6/11/16 - Reds vs A's

[Reds Fanatic]

A's
1. Coco Crisp (S) LF
2. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
3. Stephen Vogt (L) C
4. Danny Valencia (R) 3B
5. Yonder Alonso (L) 1B
6. Marcus Semien (R) SS
7. Max Muncy (L) RF
8. Billy Burns (S) CF
9. Daniel Mengden (R) P

Reds
1. Zack Cozart (R) SS
2. Joey Votto (L) 1B
3. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
4. Jay Bruce (L) RF
5. Adam Duvall (R) LF
6. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
7. Tyler Holt (R) CF
8. Tucker Barnhart (S) C
9. Dan Straily (R) P

[WrongVerb]

Mengden and his beginnings of an outstanding handlebar mustache are making their major league debut tonight.

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[Red Raindog]

Mengden and his beginnings of an outstanding handlebar mustache are making their major league debut tonight.

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He looks very beatable.....

[cumberlandreds]

Is Mengden Rollie Fingers grand son by chance?

[texasdave]

I would take the Paper Hounds over the Rock Hounds any day.

[Reds Fanatic]

Vogt doubles to make it 2nd and 3rd with 1 out in the first

[Reds Fanatic]

Valencia singles in a run. 1-0 A's. 1st and 3rd

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4-6-3 DP ends the inning. 1-0 A's mid 1st

[Red Raindog]

correction -- Straily looks very beatable

[Reds Fanatic]

Mengden is old school. Handlebar mustache, the stirrups and a strange windup

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines a single to center

[50YrRedsFan]

That strike three swing by Cozart was the worst swing I can remember him ever taking...

[50YrRedsFan]

Bruce walks....Mengden throwing a lot of pitches

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds strand 2 runners as Duvall flies out to right. 1-0 A's after 1

[Big Klu]

I would take the Paper Hounds over the Rock Hounds any day.

Yeah, but they're not very good against the Scissor Hounds.

[Tom Servo]

Back to back singles by Holt and Barnhart, Holt hustles first to third. Runners on the corners with one out.

[Big Klu]

Back to back singles by Holt and Barnhart, Holt hustles first to third. Runners on the corners with one out.

Holt dinged up a little bit. Looks OK.

I wonder who the backup CF is, just in case. DeJesus? Bruce?

[Tracy Jones]

Holt dinged up a little bit. Looks OK.

I wonder who the backup CF is, just in case. DeJesus? Bruce?

I would guess Bruce. Lord help us if that happens.

[Tom Servo]

Straily couldn't get a bunt down and Cozart grounds out to first to end the potential threat.

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Holt dinged up a little bit. Looks OK.

I wonder who the backup CF is, just in case. DeJesus? Bruce?
Waldrop?

[Big Klu]

I would guess Bruce. Lord help us if that happens.

Yeah, I'm guessing Bruce would be out here before Selsky or Waldrop.

I'm a little surprised that Peraza or Schebler wasn't brought back for CF depth.

[Tracy Jones]

Yeah, I'm guessing Bruce would be out here before Selsky or Waldrop.

I'm a little surprised that Peraza or Schebler wasn't brought back for CF depth.

Yeah that's a good point. Probably don't wanna mess with what either has going on at the moment I guess.

[Big Klu]

Straily couldn't get a bunt down and Cozart grounds out to first to end the potential threat.

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Waldrop?

Maybe. I thought he was more of a corner OF.

[Big Klu]

I hate Panera! :angry:

[Tracy Jones]

So what to do with Straily when the injured heal and the promotions from the minors are made?

Bullpen? Trade? Stay in the rotation?

[Tom Servo]

Maybe. I thought he was more of a corner OF.
He is, but I figure in a pinch he's probably the best option (which isn't saying much).

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuce! Monster shot! :jump:

2-1 Redlegs

[WrongVerb]

Welcome to the bigs, kid.

[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 - 222
8. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
9. Eric Davis - 203
9. Joey Votto - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Vada Pinson - 186
12. Brandon Phillips - 186
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

[WrongVerb]

He is, but I figure in a pinch he's probably the best option (which isn't saying much).

Waldrop also has seen some time at first. That's what I guess he's going to end up being for a few years is a LH backup OFer and 1st baseman. If he sticks at all in the majors.

[Big Klu]

So what to do with Straily when the injured heal and the promotions from the minors are made?

Bullpen? Trade? Stay in the rotation?

Stays in the rotation. The promotions might be delayed, or they might be piggybacked so their innings can be limited.

But these things usually have a way of working themselves out.

[Strikes Out Looking]

So what to do with Straily when the injured heal and the promotions from the minors are made?

Bullpen? Trade? Stay in the rotation?

Closer or set up. But the Reds are still ways away from having that problem.

['69]

Sorry kid, Bruce doesn't appreciate facial hair cuteness.

[Tom Servo]

Anybody else notice the hard sell from the announcers this year on all the GABP amenities?

[Tracy Jones]

Closer or set up. But the Reds are still ways away from having that problem.

Not too long. Month or 2 probably. If he keeps pitching well up to the deadline I wonder what the demand for him would be.

[Tom Servo]

Straily was rolling until a walk (very close) and a double with two outs in the 4th. Now another walk, though possibly a pitch around, to Muncy. Bases loaded.

[Tracy Jones]

Nice catch. Big play

['69]

Nice play by Holt!

Cowboy says he loves that kid.

[Tom Servo]

Straily escapes though as Tyler Holt makes a great catch in CF on a sinking line drive.

[kaldaniels]

"The Holtster!" - G. Grande

[WrongVerb]

Thought process on Burns' line out:

Uh oh, that's trouble
Oh, Billy can get to that
Uh oh, that's not Billy
OH OH OH, great catch!

[Kc61]

Straily and Holt are two guys I'd like the Reds to keep around.

[Tracy Jones]

"The Holtster!" - G. Grande

"Whatcha gonna do Oakland when Holtamania runs wild on you!"

[Tom Servo]

Holt has been a nice surprise. I liked his minor league numbers but I wasn't sure if he would be able to hit coming off the bench cold to stick despite his solid D and base running.

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Coco Crisp loses a ball in the sun and it's a double for Barnhart

[Tracy Jones]

I really don't like this guys windup or hipster handlebar mustache

[WrongVerb]

Anybody else notice the hard sell from the announcers this year on all the GABP amenities?

MLB.TV is blacked out due to playing a bay area team. The A's announcers are recapping the mythical history of the Reds including their 1869 beginnings and the 1919 scandal.

['69]

Straily reminds a bit of Ben Foster

[Big Klu]

Anybody else notice the hard sell from the announcers this year on all the GABP amenities?

The Fioptics booth makes no sense to me. Why would someone pay real money for tickets to the game, only to watch it on TV?

[Big Klu]

"Whatcha gonna do Oakland when Holtamania runs wild on you!"

Nah, listen to his music:

"You can't see me!"

[Tom Servo]

Straily thru 5 innings, just over 80 pitches.

[Tracy Jones]

Nah, listen to his music:

"You can't see me!"

"Let's go Tyler" "Tyler sucks" "Let's go Tyler" "Tyler sucks"

[Tracy Jones]

Feels like Coco has been around forever

['69]

Anybody else notice the hard sell from the announcers this year on all the GABP amenities?

Definitely, trying to get people to check out new attractions. This year is giga-bites, I think last year was the craft beer/taprooms. Of course the best way to get people to want to come...nm. ;)

[Tom Servo]

Feels like Coco has been around forever
Drafted in 1999, debuted in 2002. He's a grizzled vet.

[Big Klu]

"Let's go Tyler" "Tyler sucks" "Let's go Tyler" "Tyler sucks"

I'm glad I always rooted for heels: Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, and the Road Warriors.

(Back in the days when kayfabe was still alive and well.)

['69]

Whose idea on the A's to wear damn near black unis in 92-95 degree weather, lol.

Bruce nice jump SB

[Big Klu]

Definitely, trying to get people to check out new attractions. This year is giga-bites, I think last year was the craft beer/taprooms. Of course the best way to get people to want to come...nm. ;)

And none of that attracts me at all. Not into the gigabyte/Fioptic stuff, and I'm not much of a beer drinker, let alone a beer snob. (I'll drink an occasional Yuengling, but mostly I can take it or leave it.)

[Tracy Jones]

I'm glad I always rooted for heels: Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, and the Road Warriors.

(Back in the days when kayfabe was still alive and well.)

I did too. I liked Macho Man and Ric Flair. My tag team was the Hart Foundation Hated Hogan and Ultimate Warrior. Always wanted both of them to lose every time. Of course they never did.

['69]

And none of that attracts me at all. Not into the gigabyte/Fioptic stuff, and I'm not much of a beer drinker, let alone a beer snob. (I'll drink an occasional Yuengling, but mostly I can take it or leave it.)

The giga-bites has a big screen, food, beer, and games for the kids. Well so does my living room. Hey you want to shellout $150-$200 for a glorified sports bar meets chuckie cheese with no A/C...have fun

[Big Klu]

Whose idea on the A's to wear damn near black unis in 92-95 degree weather, lol.

Bruce nice jump SB

Yeah, hunter is to green what navy is to blue. I would have worn the gray jerseys if I were them. But if I were the Reds I would have worn all white today.

['69]

Sorry kind of harsh, it's just I want to take an ice pick to my eardrums listening to Grande for 3 hours :o

[Tom Servo]

Yonder Alonso has given up on being a productive MLB player and instead has made it his mission simply to terrorize the team that drafted him for as long as he can.

That was just a single though, and Straily works around it. 6 innings of 1 run ball by the righty in his usual solid start.

[Big Klu]

I did too. I liked Macho Man and Ric Flair. My tag team was the Hart Foundation Hated Hogan and Ultimate Warrior. Always wanted both of them to lose every time. Of course they never did.

The Hart Foundation was good, also liked the work Jimmy Hart did as their manager. (Though my favorite manager was Bobby "the Brain" Heenan.)

I never like the NWO, though. (Except they did have cool t-shirts.) Maybe it was because Ric Flair had aligned the Four Horsemen in opposition to them.

[WrongVerb]

Looks like handlebar has lost a bit on his fastball. Was touching 96 earlier. Now is around 90. Just looks fatigued as well.

['69]

Decent sample size for Straily now, if it were my call, he's not going anywhere.

[Tom Servo]

I know the bullpen is awful, but I'd probably have lifted Straily for a pinch hitter here.

[Tracy Jones]

The Hart Foundation was good, also liked the work Jimmy Hart did as their manager. (Though my favorite manager was Bobby "the Brain" Heenan.)

I never like the NWO, though. (Except they did have cool t-shirts.) Maybe it was because Ric Flair had aligned the Four Horsemen in opposition to them.

I liked the initial NWO. I thought Hogan as a heel was awesome. Then of course it became like 30 guys and it and WCW both went into the crapoer.

My 90's guys were Austin (of course) and HBK. Both were awesome.

[Tom Servo]

Straily dos finally get the bunt down, 2nd and 3rd with two out for Cozart.

[WrongVerb]

Really Dull pitcher in for the A's now.

['69]

Cozart looking a bit lost today. What happened to his swing early in the AB approach. It was working.

[Big Klu]

Cozart looking a bit lost today. What happened to his swing early in the AB approach. It was working.

I think he looks like he could use a day off. I expect Ivan Jr. to play SS tomorrow.

[Tom Servo]

Another damn fine start from Straily.

[Big Klu]

I liked the initial NWO. I thought Hogan as a heel was awesome. Then of course it became like 30 guys and it and WCW both went into the crapoer.

My 90's guys were Austin (of course) and HBK. Both were awesome.

I've always appreciated strong mic skills. (Obviously, as my favorites include Savage, Flair, and the Brain.) So I also liked Austin and the Rock from the "Attitude Era" of the WWF.

[Big Klu]

Another damn fine start from Straily.

Bullpen or whatever.

[Big Klu]

Cingrani with a 1-2-3 eighth.

[PXShaman]

I been doing yardwork whole game, I see how the batters did. But I can't tell by stats how Strailey pitched.

7 IP 1 ER I take it he did pretty good?

[Big Klu]

I been doing yardwork whole game, I see how the batters did. But I can't tell by stats how Strailey pitched.

7 IP 1 ER I take it he did pretty good?

Yes. He gave up one run in the first inning, then settled in to shut the A's down.

[Big Klu]

Ohlendorf in to pitch. I think I would have left Cingrani in to pitch to the lefty Alonso.

[PXShaman]

Yes. He gave up one run in the first inning, then settled in to shut the A's down.

Any news on the TBD pitcher on Monday? It is going to be Reed?

[Tom Servo]

Ohlendorf in to pitch. I think I would have left Cingrani in to pitch to the lefty Alonso.
I was thinking this as well, but Alonso did hit a grand slam against Cingrani last year (the infamous "Cingrani tried to give Price the ball" game).

[Big Klu]

Any news on the TBD pitcher on Monday? It is going to be Reed?

Daniel Wright.

[Big Klu]

Excellent catch by Bruce!

Now an easy popup to Zack.

[PXShaman]

Don't forget extra innings, we gotta stay too blue.

These fans, I love em to death.

[kaldaniels]

This team has been a pleasure to watch this week. Praise all around.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[Big Klu]

On pace for 63-99.

[Cannon]

I wonder how good this team can really this year. Horrendous start aside with a healthy rotation (and defacto better bullpen because of it) I'm thinking we'll see a pretty significant increase in our results.

Either way some great games to watch lately. :)

[Ron Madden]

Holt dinged up a little bit. Looks OK.

I wonder who the backup CF is, just in case. DeJesus? Bruce?

Tyler Holt will get the bulk of the playing time in Hamilton's absence, with Steve Selsky as backup in center field.