Cinco de Mayo 2016 - Brewers @ Reds (7:10pm ET)

[androosh]

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[NebraskaRed]

I saw this and thought, "Wow, Mesoraco gets 2 days off in a row? something must be wrong"

It's already been a long season.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Over or under on Simon - 4 innings? 6 earned runs?

Hope I'm wrong!

[klw]

Jamie Ramsey ‏@Jamieblog 4h4 hours ago

The #Reds will wear their Los Rojos jerseys tonight.

[androosh]

Thanks klw - updated the first post!

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Over or under on Simon - 4 innings? 6 earned runs?

Hope I'm wrong!4.2 innings, 4 runs. Only pulled because of pitch count.

[Big Klu]

Somebody help me here...Isn't "Nieuwenhuis" Dutch for "Newhouse"?

And didn't he play for the Mets last year, when they were considering changing their name to the Nieuw-Amsterdam Mets, with players like Nieuwenhuis, Syndergaard, and DeGrom?

[Chip R]

Anderson is 2-0 with a 0.44 ERA and .919 WHIP against the Reds. In his career over 3 seasons he's 6-16 with a 4.29 ERA and 1.376 WHIP in 53 career big-league starts over three seasons.

[Chip R]

Somebody help me here...Isn't "Nieuwenhuis" Dutch for "Newhouse"?

And didn't he play for the Mets last year, when they were considering changing their name to the Nieuw-Amsterdam Mets, with players like Nieuwenhuis, Syndergaard, and DeGrom?

Not sure but my grandparents were Dutch and their last name was Newenhouse.

[Donder]

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[Reds Fanatic]

Villar strikes out swinging

[Tadasimha]

Cervecero is brewer in Spanish

[Reds Fanatic]

Great catch by Cozart

[Donder]

Joel Luckhaupt ‏@jluckhaupt 2m2 minutes ago

That's the first time Simon has gotten the first batter he's faced out this year.

[Big Klu]

So the Brew Crew has gone back to the "Ball in Glove" logo on their caps and helmets?

I like it!

[Reds Fanatic]

Braun grounds out to 3rd. 0-0 mid 1st

[Tadasimha]

So the Brew Crew has gone back to the "Ball in Glove" logo on their caps and helmets?

I like it!

One of the great logos in sports

[Tom Servo]

So the Brew Crew has gone back to the "Ball in Glove" logo on their caps and helmets?

I like it!
Believe it's technically the alternate. I agree though, it should be their regular look.

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Joel Luckhaupt ‏@jluckhaupt 2m2 minutes ago
That was Alfredo Simon's 2nd 1-2-3 inning this season. #Reds

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff hit for Cozart

[Tom Servo]

Eat shift and die!

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton lines a double off the center fielder's glove

[Tom Servo]

ooooooo boy we in business now

[Big Klu]

Hamilton lines a double off the center fielder's glove

I like this version of Billy Hamilton!

[BCubb2003]

Chris Welsh takes a stand against "over"shifting.

[kbrake]

Really exciting to see Hamilton looking like an actual hitter.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks. Bases loaded no outs.

[Tadasimha]

Hamilton lines a double off the center fielder's glove

Billy seems pretty comfortable hitting second

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips hit it hard. Sac fly to center. 1-0 Reds

[Tom Servo]

Damn, BP laced that one, but just a sac fly.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce crushed that pitch. 4-0 Reds!

[BluegrassRedleg]

ARRIBA!!! Nice start, Los Rojos! :beerme:

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce! :jump:

4-0 Redlegs

[Chuckie]

Jay destroyed that ball.

[BCubb2003]

Los Rojos are my new favorite team. I'm done with those other bums.

[Tadasimha]

Boomstick!

[Tom Servo]

I honestly don't know how Anderson shut down the Reds offense in the past, even before this game I would have said he's not very good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez grounds out to 3rd

[Chuckie]

See, this is fun. I like this.

Also, I'm drinking some buuuurs.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Jay Bruce - 213
8. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
9. Eric Davis - 203
10. Barry Larkin - 198
11. Joey Votto - 195
12. Vada Pinson - 186
13. Brandon Phillips - 182
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Todd Frazier - 108
25. Dave Parker - 107
26. Chris Sabo - 104
27. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Chuckie]

Los Rojos are my new favorite team. I'm done with those other bums.

Me gusta

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Villar threw that into the fourth row.

[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall reaches on an error by Villar. Duvall to 2nd on the bad throw

[kbrake]

OK, so let's talk wild card.

[Reds Fanatic]

Barnhart singles to center. 5-0 Reds!

[Chuckie]

5-0 Redlegs. Barnhart RBI single.

[Reds Fanatic]

Can we just play the Brewers and Phillies the rest of the year

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Simon grounds out to 1st

[Tom Servo]

See I just wanted to stop playing the damn Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates, Mets, and Giants.

[Sea Ray]

Looks like we've actually found a team worse than us

[Reds Fanatic]

LuCroy grounds out to 3rd

[Reds Fanatic]

Carter flies out to center

[Reds Fanatic]

Nieuwenhuis grounds out to 1st. 5-0 Reds mid 2nd

[Chuckie]

Pasta's in a groove.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart lines a double to left

[Chuckie]

Servo's face ... get out of it.

#CozyRev

[Tom Servo]

The Cozart Revolution is DAMN real

[Raisor]

I don't understand why Cozart chose not to hit like this earlier in his career

[Gandalf the Red]

Walt watching Cozart's season so far:

10722

[Chuckie]

See I just wanted to stop playing the damn Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates, Mets, and Giants.

Playing bad teams instead of good ones does help. I believe this is one of the few things all baseball fans can agree on. (In addition to the idea that Carly Fiorina is probably an alien.)

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton fouls out to LuCroy on a bunt attempt

[kbrake]

For the love of God, let Billy hit. If that is on him put a stop to it. Have the kid swing the bat. Especially in this position.

[Chuckie]

Nothing like killing momentum with the bunt.

[Big Klu]

The Cozart Revolution is DAMN real

Oh, it's real! It's DAMN real!

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[Chuckie]

Bryan Price having a position player bunt with two strikes is reason #4,192 why Price is a terrible manager.

Not to mention you're up 5-0 and you're bunting there? Price is such an idiot.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto grounds into a 1-6-5 FC

[kbrake]

Bryan Price having a position player bunt with two strikes is reason #4,192 why Price is a terrible manager.

Not to mention you're up 5-0 and you're bunting there? Price is such an idiot.

We have no idea if that is on Price. Wouldn't shock me if Hamilton was trying to bunt for a hit as he tried to move Cozart to third.

A couple years ago everyone flipped out that Price had BP bunt with Hamilton already on 2nd and after the game we found out BP did it on his own.

[Chuckie]

HR BP!

[BluegrassRedleg]

One Chase Anderson is not fooling Dat Dude today.

* Old habits. LOL

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips homers!! 7-0 Reds!

[Tom Servo]

DatDude! :jump:

7-0 Rojo-legs!

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce grounds out into the shift. 7-0 Reds after 2

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Jay Bruce - 213
8. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
9. Eric Davis - 203
10. Barry Larkin - 198
11. Joey Votto - 195
12. Vada Pinson - 186
13. Brandon Phillips - 183
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Todd Frazier - 108
25. Dave Parker - 107
26. Chris Sabo - 104
27. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Chuckie]

We have no idea if that is on Price. Wouldn't shock me if Hamilton was trying to bunt for a hit as he tried to move Cozart to third.

A couple years ago everyone flipped out that Price had BP bunt with Hamilton already on 2nd and after the game we found out BP did it on his own.

I've never heard of a player trying to bunt for a base hit with two strikes. That just goes against so many cardinal rules of baseball.

[Tom Servo]

Is 7 runs Simon/bullpen proof? Even with a weak Milwaukee lineup I'm leaning heavily towards no.

[Chuckie]

Is 7 runs Simon/bullpen proof? Even with a weak Milwaukee lineup I'm leaning heavily towards no.

He throwing that perfect game, yo.

Welp, I jinxed it. Single for Aaron Hill.

[PXShaman]

I don't understand why Cozart chose not to hit like this earlier in his career

He was hitting great, until his elbow got bent the wrong way.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff hit for Hill

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Is 7 runs Simon/bullpen proof? Even with a weak Milwaukee lineup I'm leaning heavily towards no.

No we need about twice this before I would feel too comfortable

[kbrake]

I've never heard of a player trying to bunt for a base hit with two strikes. That just goes against so many cardinal rules of baseball.

I didn't even realize it was at two strikes. Either way Hamilton or Price, whoever made the call, that's a terrible place to be bunting. Even without two strikes.

[Chuckie]

Colin Walsh, everybody. DP lane.

[Reds Fanatic]

Walsh grounds into a 4-6-3 DP

[Tom Servo]

Yesiree

[Reds Fanatic]

They are leaving in Anderson even with the 7 runs into 2 innings. Nice play by Cozart

[Chuckie]

I didn't even realize it was at two strikes. Either way Hamilton or Price, whoever made the call, that's a terrible place to be bunting. Even without two strikes.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of bunting in that situation, but it's somewhat understandable even though I disagree with it.

But bunting with two strikes there? That is just the height of stupidity. It doesn't matter tonight (probably). Reds are rolling. But just another illustration of why Price is over his head. And if Billy did that on his own, he should be benched immediately. Can you imagine a player bunting with two strikes on his own for a good manager? It would never fly. But something tells me Billy didn't do it on his own. Bunt-happy Price just foolishly kept the bunt on.

[kbrake]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of bunting in that situation, but it's somewhat understandable even though I disagree with it.

But bunting with two strikes there? That is just the height of stupidity. It doesn't matter tonight (probably). Reds are rolling. But just another illustration of why Price is over his head. And if Billy did that on his own, he should be benched immediately. Can you imagine a player bunting with two strikes on his own for a good manager? It would never fly. But something tells me Billy didn't do it on his own. Bunt-happy Price just foolishly kept the bunt on.

I feel like they have been bunting less this year. I have been incredibly frustrated with Price the last two years but I do think he has seemed better this year.

[Gandalf the Red]

They are leaving in Anderson even with the 7 runs into 2 innings. Nice play by Cozart

They're thinking they just need to keep the deficit to single digits by the fourth quarter and they're golden.

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez flies out to right

[Chip R]

Bryan Price having a position player bunt with two strikes is reason #4,192 why Price is a terrible manager.

Not to mention you're up 5-0 and you're bunting there? Price is such an idiot.

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[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall grounds out to 3rd

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Barnhart flies out to center. 7-0 Reds after 3

[Kc61]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of bunting in that situation, but it's somewhat understandable even though I disagree with it.

But bunting with two strikes there? That is just the height of stupidity. It doesn't matter tonight (probably). Reds are rolling. But just another illustration of why Price is over his head. And if Billy did that on his own, he should be benched immediately. Can you imagine a player bunting with two strikes on his own for a good manager? It would never fly. But something tells me Billy didn't do it on his own. Bunt-happy Price just foolishly kept the bunt on.

Sometimes managers or players take risks. Probably somebody saw the infield moved back and decided to take the risk.

It doesn't make them stupid, Bryan Price is far from stupid. Maybe Billy saw something and did it himself.
It was a risk play with one out and a five run lead.

Sometimes those plays work and the manager then gets kudos.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice play by Phillips to start a 4-6 FC

[kbrake]

The Brewers get the leadoff man on to start an inning and I immediately start thinking about how this 7-0 lead could possibly unravel. This pitching staff has really done a number on us. Feel like an abused pet.

[Reds Freak]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of bunting in that situation, but it's somewhat understandable even though I disagree with it.

But bunting with two strikes there? That is just the height of stupidity. It doesn't matter tonight (probably). Reds are rolling. But just another illustration of why Price is over his head. And if Billy did that on his own, he should be benched immediately. Can you imagine a player bunting with two strikes on his own for a good manager? It would never fly. But something tells me Billy didn't do it on his own. Bunt-happy Price just foolishly kept the bunt on.

Pretty sure it was a 3-1 count? Doesn't make it right but I don't remember there being two strikes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Braun grounds into a 6-4-3 DP. 7-0 Reds mid 4th

[Red Raindog]

who's the new big guy on the mound tonight?

[Tom Servo]

Yesiree!

Some really nice defense by the Rojos tonight.

[Chuckie]

Pasta premivera

[Gandalf the Red]

Yesiree!

Some UNBELIEVABLE defense by the Rojos tonight.

FIFY.

[Sea Ray]

Pasta premivera

Keep it Mexican tonight Chuckie...Mexican

[757690]

It seems that Simon might have just been going through a dead arm phase. Though we will find out for sure once he faces a decent team.

[Chuckie]

who's the new big guy on the mound tonight?

He's looks so good ... he looks like the type of guy you could trade for your third baseman of the future.

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It seems that Simon might have just been going through a dead arm phase. Though we will find out for sure once he faces a decent team.

Well, offense isn't the Brewers' problem, right? They still have a decent lineup. They just can't pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Simon strikes out
Cozart flies out to center

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton strikes out looking. 7-0 Reds after 4

[Tom Servo]

Well, offense isn't the Brewers' problem, right? They still have a decent lineup. They just can't pitch.The lineup isn't too hot. They have Braun, a fairly punch-less Lucroy, and a Chris Carter hot-streak but not really anything else.

[Reds Fanatic]

LuCroy hit by the pitch

[Chuckie]

The lineup isn't too hot. They have Braun, a fairly punch-less Lucroy, and a Chris Carter hot-streak but not really anything else.

Villar's been hitting well this year. Or should I say, getting on base at a good clip (.381).

[Reds Fanatic]

Carter strikes out looking

[Reds Fanatic]

Niewenhuis grounds out. Runner to 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Hill singles to center. Throw was off line. 7-1 Reds

[Tom Servo]

The complete game shutout dream is over.

[Chuckie]

Nice throw Billy. Good job; good effort.

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Colin Walsh, everyone.

7-1 Reds headed to the bottom of the fifth.

[Reds Fanatic]

Walsh strikes out swinging. 7-1 Reds mid 5th

[Big Klu]

Walsh with the first bat flip I've ever seen after a strikeout.

[Kc61]

Simon's success comes with grounders. When his two-seamer, or whatever, pitch hangs he's toast. When it sinks, he'll get the grounders.

So far tonight, the sinker is working. That's really all it is with him. He mixes in a bigh fastball, like the last one, when he thinks it's unexpected.

Hopefully he can keep that sinking fastball working for more innings tonight and in any future outings.

[Tom Servo]

Only Votto's 2nd (non IBB) two-walk game of the year.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks
Phillips strikes out looking

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out swinging

[Tracy Jones]

Simon's success comes with grounders. When his two-seamer, or whatever, pitch hangs he's toast. When it sinks, he'll get the grounders.

So far tonight, the sinker is working. That's really all it is with him. He mixes in a bigh fastball, like the last one, when he thinks it's unexpected.

Hopefully he can keep that sinking fastball working for more innings tonight and in any future outings.

Nothing like a 7 run lead to help a struggling pitcher relax

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez pops out to 2nd. 7-1 Reds after 5

[Kc61]

Nothing like a 7 run lead to help a struggling pitcher relax

Yeah, on the negative side I watched him last year a few times. Simon got into more trouble beginning with the sixth inning in those games.

He said he had a knee injury, so that might account for it. Knee flared up about the same point in several games.

If he's healthy, hopefully he can go deeper tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rivera pinch hits and singles to center

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3rd DP tonight. 6-4-3

[Tracy Jones]

Yeah, on the negative side I watched him last year a few times. Simon got into more trouble beginning with the sixth.

He said he had a knee injury, so that might account for it. Knee flared up about the same point in several games.

If he's healthy, hopefully he can go deeper tonight.

Pitch count wise he's on track for 8 tonight. Who would've thought that? Even against the Brewers?

Of course, whether or not he keeps getting the outs remains to be seen

[kbrake]

C. Trent just tweeted a link to an article he has up about the improvements Hamilton has made at the plate. In the article there is a direct quote from Billy saying he likes the idea of hitting second because if Cozart doubles, he has a chance to work on his bunting.

[Reds Fanatic]

Presley singles to right center

[Reds Fanatic]

Braun grounds out to 2nd. 7-1 Reds mid 6th

[Big Klu]

Presley singles to right center

Presley always had a lot of hit singles.

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[Ron Madden]

C. Trent just tweeted a link to an article he has up about the improvements Hamilton has made at the plate. In the article there is a direct quote from Billy saying he likes the idea of hitting second because if Cozart doubles, he has a chance to work on his bunting.

Hmmm. Maybe Price isn't so dumb after all.

[Tracy Jones]

Presley always had a lot of hit singles.


https://youtu.be/gpaOy8b8X6A

[Kc61]

Simon seemed to get more pitches up in the sixth. Double play might have saved him.

Hope he can go another two innings or so to rest the pen. I'm sure the Reds would let him throw 150 pitches, but he needs to keep being effective.

[Reds Fanatic]

Capuano in to pitch

Duvall strikes out looking

[Tom Servo]

Chris Capuano pitching for the Brewers. Is it 2005?

[Reds Fanatic]

Barnhart strikes out swinging

[Reds Fanatic]

Capuano strikes out the side. 7-1 Reds after 6

[Tracy Jones]

Chris Capuano pitching for the Brewers. Is it 2005?

Yes.

Now excuse me while I watch Grey's Anatomy on my 50 inch projection and update my MySpace page.

[Reds Fanatic]

LuCroy doubles to the wall in center

[Reds Fanatic]

Carter grounds out to 3rd

[Reds Fanatic]

Nieuwenheus strikes out looking

[Reds Fanatic]

Hill grounds out to 2nd. 7-1 Reds mid 7th

[Tracy Jones]

Well, Simon is pretty much a lock to at least start the 8th. Pretty remarkable turnaround.

[Tom Servo]

Simon lowers his ERA to 9.30 on the year.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart hit it hard. Flies out to the track in center

[Ron Madden]

I wish the Reds would let Billy hit from the right side all the time.

[kbrake]

I wish the Reds would let Billy hit from the right side all the time.

Me too. That said, I'm just glad his AB's are something I'm looking forward to again. First time in a couple years.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto's 3rd walk of the night. I just realized the Reds have not had a hit since the 2nd inning

[Tom Servo]

Three walks for Votto tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

There is a hit. Phillips doubles off the wall

[Tom Servo]

DatDude almost had another HR, double off the wall

[Big Klu]

DatDude2B

[Tom Servo]

Simon staying in for the 8th.

[Big Klu]

Simon ventures into uncharted territory for starters, a.k.a. the eighth inning.

[Gandalf the Red]

Coincidentally, a new league rule specific to J.J. Hoover allows him to earn a save if he can protect a lead of six runs or less.

[Mutaman]

Coincidentally, a new league rule specific to J.J. Hoover allows him to earn a save if he can protect a lead of six runs or less.

Even money that he can't do it.

[Big Klu]

Excellent performance by Simon tonight.

The Reds should wear the red "Rojos" jerseys every time he pitches, day or night, home or away.

[Tom Servo]

Alex Presley HR to make it 7-3 after a walk. Simon's night done after 7.2 innings.

4 runs up, need 4 outs from the bullpen.

[Gandalf the Red]

4 runs up, need 4 outs from the bullpen.

I think we should use the Bat signal immediately and skip the part where we call the Gotham City PD.

[malcontent]

That situation cried for a splitter.

[Tom Servo]

infield single off Blake Wood's ankle, it begins

[Ron Madden]

A little bit o' luck wouldn't hurt anything.

[Tom Servo]

I legit think the Reds are going to blow this :/

[Tom Servo]

Hard liner by Lucroy but hung up for Holt in RF. 7-3 Reds to the bottom of 8.

[Big Klu]

I think we should use the Bat signal immediately and skip the part where we call the Gotham City PD.

http://www.tonyubertaccio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Batsignal.jpeg

[Sea Ray]

We can't let a good streak go to waste. Our BP has one more inning to give up a run. They can do it!

[Mutaman]

Is it my imagination or is price almost always wrong re when to make a pitching change? I know that's a second guess, but .... gee.

[malcontent]

Pitching machine got nuthin on Big Pasta.

[kbrake]

I legit think the Reds are going to blow this :/

I was with you. Then I decided to have a drink. Now I'm trying to figure out how we can catch the Cubs. We got this one.

[Ron Madden]

Suarez Double!!!

[Tom Servo]

Is it my imagination or is price almost always wrong re when to make a pitching change? I know that's a second guess, but .... gee.
I can't really blame him for the bullpen, but I do think he is very slow to learn that lesson that a worn down starter is no more effective than any of the jabroni's out of the bullpen.


Suarez with a double, his first hit of the game.

[kbrake]

Is it my imagination or is price almost always wrong re when to make a pitching change? I know that's a second guess, but .... gee.

You're going to think that a lot when your bullpen is Blake Wood, JJ Hoover, Tony Cingrani, Ross Ohlendorf, Caleb Cotham (I like him), Drew Hayes, and whatever else is down there.

[Big Klu]

Third straight game with a home run for Duvall!

[Tom Servo]

Duvall! :jump:

9-3 Redlegs!

[Gandalf the Red]

Duvall homers: 9-3.

HooverSave back in play!

[Ron Madden]

Touch'em All Adam Duvall!!!

[Tom Servo]

Duvall so far producing what I expected from him. He's kind of like a younger, cheaper Marlon Byrd. Doesn't walk, but lots of power.

[BCubb2003]

"Lonesome Duv" Duvall

[kbrake]

I thought Duvall was just a throw in with the Leake deal but once again looking like the Reds did well with a trade. He can contribute to this club moving forward.

[Big Klu]

I love the smell of home runs in the evening! Smells like...victory!

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VcT2x90WaPY/hqdefault.jpg

[757690]

Is it my imagination or is price almost always wrong re when to make a pitching change? I know that's a second guess, but .... gee.

In my opinion, this season, there is no such thing as leaving Simon in too long.

[PXShaman]

Duvall so far producing what I expected from him. He's kind of like a younger, cheaper Marlon Byrd. Doesn't walk, but lots of power.

Couldn't log on fast enough to like. I am just waiting on him to get cold if he does. But he puts good wood on ball. I think he is dangerous as long as he has a bat.

[Red Raindog]

can always count on Hoover

[Gandalf the Red]

It's as though Price wanted to preserve the streak . . .

[Tom Servo]

Hoover in to pitch the 9th.

Immediately up a solo HR to Chris Carter. Hilarious. The streak lives!

[membengal]

Impressive , Hoover, very impressive


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[Ron Madden]

Dayum Hoooov!!

[Kc61]

In my opinion, this season, there is no such thing as leaving Simon in too long.

The timing of the Simon departure was correct. Using Blake Wood to relieve him was correct.

Putting JJ Hoover in any potentially winning game is incorrect.

[Tom Servo]

Seriously, there is ZERO excuse for Hoover to still be on this team.

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Get him out of here.

[Big Klu]

Hoover in to pitch the 9th.

Immediately up a solo HR to Chris Carter. Hilarious. The streak lives!

http://www.f4wonline.com/sites/www.f4wonline.com/files/Daniel_Bryan_2012CutByJibunjis.png

[kbrake]

I'm fine bringing Hoover in with a 6 run lead and no one on but he should be pulled now and this should be it for him. Send him down and let him try to figure it out.

[Gandalf the Red]

J.J. Hoover: Defender of the 2016 Reds Bullpen Legacy

[malcontent]

Jeezus. Bring back Jumbo.

[Kc61]

I've been a Price supporter and still think he's a good manager for this team.

But JJ Hoover must be sent to Louisville. He's just not getting it done.

I know they want him to get going, but it is not worth it. This isn't Mariano Rivera in a mild slump.

Let. Him. Go.

[George Foster]

when will this Hoover night mare end? Its like ground hog day....

[George Foster]

His fast ball is straight cheese, no movement, high in the zone.

[Ron Madden]

I've been a Price supporter and still think he's a good manager for this team.

But JJ Hoover must go.

I know they want him to get going, but it is not worth it. This isn't Mariano Rivera in a mild slump.

Let. Him. Go.

Isn't that up to the GM?

[757690]

JJ Hoover, designado para asignación, por favor.

[malcontent]

DFA Hoover and give Price his walking papers.

[WVRedsFan]

In his feeble mind, Bryan Price still things Hoover is his closer. Just one of the many reasons that his judgment does not belong in a ML team as manager.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:


No More Hoover

[kbrake]

Isn't that up to the GM?

I'm not saying this towards Kc61 but it feels like since Price became manager and because of his background people think he makes roster decisions on pitchers. Hoover needs to be sent down yesterday but that is on the front office not Price.

[kbrake]

I know it is easier to blame one person than accept that there are several issues but seriously what the hell did Price do tonight to deserve so much flack?

[George Foster]

The good news is we won.

The bad news is that we will see Hoover again.

[Kc61]

I'm not saying this towards Kc61 but it feels like since Price became manager and because of his background people think he makes roster decisions on pitchers. Hoover needs to be sent down yesterday but that is on the front office not Price.

I'm a Price supporter. But he seems to be invested in Hoover. And the team generally loves Hoover because he's a great individual, as I understand. I really don't care who is deciding to keep him on the staff. Williams, Jocketty, Price, Riggins, Castellini, whomever.

It's time to send him to AAA. He's had his good seasons and moments but I think it's time for a change.

[Big Klu]

when will this Hoover night mare end? Its like ground hog day....

"They say our love won't pay the rent.
Before it's earned our money's all been spent."

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/cherhappy/SCTV/SCTV15.jpg

[WVRedsFan]

I know it is easier to blame one person than accept that there are several issues but seriously what the hell did Price do tonight to deserve so much flack?Lose at a record pace.

[Reds Freak]

In his feeble mind, Bryan Price still things Hoover is his closer. Just one of the many reasons that his judgment does not belong in a ML team as manager.

Is there any indication he actually thinks that or are you speculating? We've been closer by committee for several weeks now, although I'm not even sure the Reds have had a save opportunity since then.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Jay Bruce - 213
8. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
9. Eric Davis - 203
10. Barry Larkin - 198
11. Joey Votto - 195
12. Vada Pinson - 186
13. Brandon Phillips - 183
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Todd Frazier - 108
25. Dave Parker - 107
26. Chris Sabo - 104
27. Dave Concepcion - 101

[WVRedsFan]

Is there any indication he actually thinks that or are you speculating? We've been closer by committee for several weeks now, although I'm not even sure the Reds have had a save opportunity since then.He has said it many times. ERA at 14.34.

[Ron Madden]

Lose at a record pace.

You yourself said this team wouldn't win 75 games this year...
Yet you blame Price for everything every chance you get to sound off.

[Sea Ray]

Hoover serves no purpose on this team. I really don't get it. He's not a prospect, he's not getting a big paycheck, he's not an innings eater.

[Reds Freak]

He has said it many times. ERA at 14.34.

He's said it many times when? In the last few weeks or before the season started?

[Kc61]

Let's not debate Price tonight. Alfredo had a very good outing and the bullpen was not overworked. Good win.

[Crumbley]

A bunch of runs, signs of life from Big Pasta, and the continued flagellation of JJ Hoover. Good night of TV.

[kbrake]

He has said it many times. ERA at 14.34.

Except Hoover came in tonight with a huge lead and once it got closer to a save situation Price's best reliever (Cotham) was warming up to come in. Hoover isn't the closer. Price has been clear about it.

[WVRedsFan]

You yourself said this team wouldn't win 75 games this year...
Yet you blame Price for everything every chance you get to sound off.Yep, 61 to be exact, but what abut the two other seasons. Really, losing doesn't matter this year, but I'm not the only one and those who support him, which mystifies me, can't stand it. I'm not around much, so I shouldn't be too much of a bother.

[WVRedsFan]

He's said it many times when? In the last few weeks or before the season started?http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2016/04/16/reds-manager-bryan-price-sticking-struggling-closer-jj-hoover/83142108/

Last time April 16, as far as I know. I don't pretend to read his mind, but his behavior is evident.

[Ron Madden]

Yep, 61 to be exact, but what abut the two other seasons. Really, losing doesn't matter this year, but I'm not the only one and those who support him, which mystifies me, can't stand it. I'm not around much, so I shouldn't be too much of a bother.

Oh you don't bother me.. I'm sorry If I offended you.

[WVRedsFan]

Oh you don't bother me.. I'm sorry If I offended you.
Heck , no offense taken. I just hate to see someone so unsuited to manage be our head guy. His talent is as a pitching coach

On a brighter note, the Reds have won two in a row despite a bullpen that is the worst in my lifetime. There is talent here.

[757690]

If Simon can be halfway decent the rest of the season, that will be a big relief off of the pen and the rest of the rotation. It also could hold off calling up Reed or Stephenson for awhile. This was a good night to down a cerveza and feel a little better about the Reds season.

[WVRedsFan]

If Simon can be halfway decent the rest of the season, that will be a big relief off of the pen and the rest of the rotation. It also could hold off calling up Reed or Stephenson for awhile. This was a good night to down a cerveza and feel a little better about the Reds season.Right on. At least until we can get Disco and Homer back. That's his true role. Long relief.

[Tadasimha]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Jay Bruce - 213
8. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
9. Eric Davis - 203
10. Barry Larkin - 198
11. Joey Votto - 195
12. Vada Pinson - 186
13. Brandon Phillips - 183
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Todd Frazier - 108
25. Dave Parker - 107
26. Chris Sabo - 104
27. Dave Concepcion - 101

Bruce hanging with some pretty impressive company. Votto going to push Larkin out of the top 10 this season and it will be interesting to see how high BP gets before his time with the Reds is done

[Mutaman]

Really, losing doesn't matter this year,.

It matters to me!

[kbrake]

If Simon can be halfway decent the rest of the season, that will be a big relief off of the pen and the rest of the rotation. It also could hold off calling up Reed or Stephenson for awhile. This was a good night to down a cerveza and feel a little better about the Reds season.

I want Stephenson and Reed up as soon as the Reds decide they're ready. That said, positive sign from Simon tonight.

[WVRedsFan]

It matters to me!It matters to me, too, but the powers that be seemed to have willed us little chance of winning through the bullpen we seem to have. I turn on the TV every night and hide my eyes to see the score.

[_Sir_Charles_]

In his feeble mind, Bryan Price still things Hoover is his closer. Just one of the many reasons that his judgment does not belong in a ML team as manager.

Just to play devil's advocate...anybody consider that Bryan Price is actually a genius? He KNOWS that Hoover stinks and that the only way to get him off the club is to continually put him out there to fail until it forces Walt to wake up and deal with the problem.

Or not.

[Sea Ray]

Have we figured out yet whose call it was to bunt Billy Hamilton yesterday? I'm guessing it was not called from the bench