4/28/17 Thames' Reds @ St. L Cardinals (Cozart hitting 2nd, Mesoraco in lineup)

[klw]

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Hopefully the weather clears but now it looks like the Gods are unhappy that Cozart was moved up the lineup:

C. Trent Rosecrans‏Verified account @ctrent 10m10 minutes ago


it's coming down here in St. Louis... fingers crossed
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It looks like things should be clearing:
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[Red Raindog]

who is the #39 guy? ;)

[Raisor]

I hate the Cardinals and their stupid fans

[RedsfaninMT]

Sorry to be anal, but since Thames owns the Reds, I gave the possessive apostrophe. Seemed fitting given the thread title.

[Red Raindog]

I hate the Cardinals and their stupid fans

I've hated them longer!

[klw]

Sorry to be anal, but since Thames owns the Reds, I gave the possessive apostrophe. Seemed fitting given the thread title.

Thank you for catching that, it certainly was the intention of the title.

[757690]

C. Trent Rosecrans‏Verified account
@ctrent



Price said Cozart will likely stay in 2nd spot in lineup when even when Peraza's back in

[klw]

C. Trent Rosecrans‏Verified account @ctrent 44m44 minutes ago

Price said Cozart will likely stay in 2nd spot in lineup when even when Peraza's back in

C. Trent Rosecrans‏Verified account @ctrent 43m43 minutes ago

Devin Mesoraco will catch 5 of next 10 games, to make sure he gets one with each of the 5 starters. 50/50 split for foreseeable future

[Elam]

I hate the Cardinals and their stupid fans

I love how this will never get old

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C. Trent Rosecrans‏Verified account @ctrent 44m44 minutes ago


C. Trent Rosecrans‏Verified account @ctrent 43m43 minutes ago

Wouldn't be surprised to see Turner come in in some the later innings in these games, don't think the organization will offer him back till they're convinced Mes is 100%

[DocRed]

Looks like Price finally got the message about Cozart's .500 OBP...by Pony Express.

[Raisor]

Oh joy Doug Flynn

[The Operator]

Billy K's to start things off

[Red Raindog]

Oh joy - BH K's to start

[Tom Servo]

Free Peraza, Billy is the problem child.

[The Operator]

Cozart K's

[Kc61]

Free Peraza, Billy is the problem child.

Yeah, but Peraza may not be ready to hit second. Lower down is fine, when he gets back in the lineup. Take some pressure off.

LOL, Votto up with two outs and nobody on. A career norm.

[The Operator]

Wow.

Lynn K's the side and never throws a pitch harder than 93

[Tom Servo]

Yeah, but Peraza may not be ready to hit second. Lower down is fine, when he gets back in the lineup. Take some pressure off.

LOL, Votto up with two outs and nobody on. A career norm.
I think he's ready, it's just a slump. No issue moving him down in the order, but get him in the lineup.

[Wolves198921]

Well maybe someone will make contact today

[Raisor]

Not listening tonight as I can't stand Flynn and the Cardinals guys are also unlistenable.

Think I'll go play poker

[The Operator]

Adleman K's Fowler on 3 pitches.

First four hitters of the game K. Lol

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Diaz flys out to BHam in center

[Tom Servo]

Great to see Mesoraco back behind the plate

[Kc61]

I think he's ready, it's just a slump. No issue moving him down in the order, but get him in the lineup.

Sometimes putting a hitter in a "premium" spot in the order can make it tough to relax.

Many years ago, Leo Durocher managed the Cubs and famously hit star prospect Adolpho Phillips in the 8 hole. It got a lot of publicity. LOL, not sure it worked out but seemed like a sound approach.

[The Operator]

Carpenter grounds out.

1-2-3 inning for Adleman

[The Operator]

Duvall breaks his bat and ground out to Jerko on a close play.

[The Operator]

Suarez K's

[Red Raindog]

Suarez K's -- not a good start

=== correction -- things look good -- Schebler goes deep

[KYExtemper]

Schebler!

[The Operator]

Schebler!!!

1-0 Reds!!

[Tadasimha]

Not listening tonight as I can't stand Flynn and the Cardinals guys are also unlistenable.

Think I'll go play poker

Is that what you call it? Watch out for your wrists

[The Operator]

Schebler launched that bad boy

[Tom Servo]

Scheb! :jump:

Ya'll wanted to dump him.

[Kc61]

Schebler has that power stroke going. No doubter.

Mes up, big moment.

[The Operator]

Who is this #39 guy at the plate?

[Raisor]

Apparently Schebler has homered again for Louisville.

They have to bring him up again soon you would think

[The Operator]

Ya'll wanted to dump him. Not this guy!

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Mes grounds out. Jeez, seems like he hasn't had a hit in over a year.

[Kc61]

Scheb! :jump:

Ya'll wanted to dump him.

Didn't read too many saying dump him. But did read about 1,000 posts about how the Reds were fleeced in the Frazier trade. Maybe not.

[The Operator]

Jerko K's

1 down

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds have to win tonight or fall into the basement. Bucs winning big over MIA.

[Kc61]

Reds have to win tonight or fall into the basement. Bucs winning big over MIA.

They are all bunched pretty close. Reds have plenty of time to dominate the division.

[The Operator]

Scooter makes a nice play to throw out Piscotty

2 down!

[Tadasimha]

Piscotty got Scootered

[The Operator]

Neck Tats Molina flies out to Duvall

6 up, 6 down for Ace Adleman

[The Operator]

Scooter! Single to start the third.

[The Operator]

Adleman successfully moves scooter over to second.

1 out

[The Operator]

Hamilton bunts, fails to beat it out but Scooter is on 3rd base.

2 down

[The Operator]

Cozart flies out to deep center.

1-0 Reds after 2.5

[_Sir_Charles_]

Might be Suarez's first error.

[DocRed]

Votto defense...

[The Operator]

Votto can't handle the throw from Suarez and Grichuk winds up at 2nd on what should have been an out.

Tough luck for Suarez, he'll probably get an error.

[Tom Servo]

Votto defense...
It happens.

[The Operator]

Wong singles right under a diving Votto's glove.

1-1

[_Sir_Charles_]

Didn't read too many saying dump him. But did read about 1,000 posts about how the Reds were fleeced in the Frazier trade. Maybe not.

I don't think we should "dump" Schebler...but I'm not a believer either. I think he's a 4th OF at best. I would love to be proven wrong though.

[DocRed]

Votto would be a great DH

[Tom Servo]

I think he's a 4th OF at best. I would love to be proven wrong though.
I keep hearing this but I only think it's true on a team where you have three .800+ OPS guys in the outfield. The Reds don't even have one currently (over a season).

[The Operator]

Adleman K's Lynn on a bunted foul ball for strike three.

1 down

[_Sir_Charles_]

Does anybody honestly think Votto deserved his GG? I honestly think it was one of those instances where the GG was awarded due to the bat.

[InsaneinthBrame]

I don't think we should "dump" Schebler...but I'm not a believer either. I think he's a 4th OF at best. I would love to be proven wrong though.

I am curious why do you see him as a 4th OFer

[The Operator]

Does anybody honestly think Votto deserved his GG? I honestly think it was one of those instances where the GG was awarded due to the bat.
He played pretty good defense that year. He has definitely regressed since then though.

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Good grief.

3-1 Cardinals on a Fowler long ball

[Wolves198921]

Yeah I think this ones going to get ugly. If only they could make routine plays

[_Sir_Charles_]

I keep hearing this but I only think it's true on a team where you have three .800+ OPS guys in the outfield. The Reds don't even have one currently (over a season).

Winker can't get up here soon enough IMO...permanently this time.

[ochoa30]

Does anybody honestly think Votto deserved his GG? I honestly think it was one of those instances where the GG was awarded due to the bat.

According to almost all metrics that year Votto was really good. He has gotten worse every year since unfortunately. His error this inning has been very costly.

[Tadasimha]

Fowler crushed that one, wow

[The Operator]

Yeah I think this ones going to get ugly. If only they could make routine plays

We can always count on you to drop by when something bad happens.

[Tom Servo]

He played pretty good defense that year. He has definitely regressed since then though.
He hasn't been the same since the knee injury, but I think people don't watch enough of the other first basemen in the league. Good fielders are few and far between.

[Tadasimha]

Adelman needs a quick dp here or this will turn into a big inning

[The Operator]

He hasn't been the same since the knee injury, but I think people don't watch enough of the other first basemen in the league. Good fielders are few and far between. Agreed

[_Sir_Charles_]

He played pretty good defense that year. He has definitely regressed since then though.

Agreed...but "pretty good defense" should NOT equal a GG.

[The Operator]

3-6-3, yea sirree!

3-1 Cardinals after three.

[Tom Servo]

Didn't mess that one up

[Tadasimha]

Nice turn by Votto!

[The Operator]

Agreed...but "pretty good defense" should NOT equal a GG. I'm going purely on memory, without looking any stats up since I'm on my phone. My recollection is that he was excellent but again I've got no stats.

But think about who his peers were at the time. Pujols, Howard, Fielder, etc weren't exactly wizards.

[Wolves198921]

We can always count on you to drop by when something bad happens.
Have to take my frustrations out somewhere. My wrist can't handle hitting the table anymore

[ochoa30]

Votto is about average I would say among major league regular first baseman. What's disappointing is that a lot of his errors seem to be mental. Maybe he's a lot like Ted Williams in that way too. Thinking hitting in the field too much, lol.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't get me wrong guys...I love Votto. I just think that people expect too much from his defense ever since that GG win.

[Kc61]

Winker can't get up here soon enough IMO...permanently this time.

Duvall and Schebler among the homer leaders in the NL.

Winker with a .333 SLG going into tonight. 4 doubles, 0 triples, 0 homers so far at AAA in 63 official at bats.

[The Operator]

Joey singles!

[Tadasimha]

Get it right back, Adam

Or swing first pitch and popup to first

[The Operator]

Arrieta got rocked for five runs in the first inning against Boston.

Couldn't happen to a better guy!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm going purely on memory, without looking any stats up since I'm on my phone. My recollection is that he was excellent but again I've got no stats.

But think about who his peers were at the time. Pujols, Howard, Fielder, etc weren't exactly wizards.

That was the key to his win IMO. Goldy hadn't arrived yet and AGon was in the AL.

[The Operator]

Suarez walks

2 on for Schebler!

[The Operator]

Dang. Schebler juuuust missed that. Probably a homer in Cincy.

[Tom Servo]

ah man

[Kc61]

Schebler really has it going. C'mon Mes.

[Tadasimha]

Dang - nearly got that One!

All right, Mes, show your stuff!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Schebler really has it going. C'mon Mes.

He looks locked in. Like I said...I'd LOVE to be proven wrong.

[The Operator]

Mes K's and The Teds strand two.

[Raisor]

He looks locked in. Like I said...I'd LOVE to be proven wrong.

Pretty much all he's done is hit. Both in the minors and in the majors.

IMO he's a 800 ops bat if he gets 600 plate appearances

[Kc61]

Mes should hit eighth for awhile.

Adleman needs a good inning here and stay in this game for awhile.

[The Operator]

Nice play by Cozart and good stretch by Joey gets Jerko.

1 down

[Tom Servo]

Mes should hit eighth for awhile.

7th, 8th, same difference.

[Raisor]

Mes should hit eighth for awhile.

Adleman needs a good inning here and stay in this game for awhile.

I'd go the other way and put him first or second. Get him as many plate appearances as possible

[The Operator]

Piscotty singles right down the third base line. Sooo close to being foul.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice! Devin guns him down!

[The Operator]

Mes! Guns down Piscotty at second.

[Tom Servo]

Rocco rifle

[The Operator]

Neck Tats Molina grounds out.

Nice bounce back inning for Adleman.

[Tadasimha]

Gunned him!

Cozart takes care of Jerko and the jerk

[Kc61]

I'd go the other way and put him first or second. Get him as many plate appearances as possible

Kind of doubt that's happening.

[Tadasimha]

Billy with a nice single up the middle

[The Operator]

Disco not so great an injury report. Great.

[The Operator]

Lol Lynn singles after 2 quick outs

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And now Fowler singles

2 on suddenly after 2 outs

[Tadasimha]

Fowler: the straw that stirs the drink

[The Operator]

Diaz flies out to Billy. 3 outs, 3-1 bad birds after 5

[Tom Servo]

I'm a big fan of him but man, the absolute state of Schebler's hairline for a 26-year-old.

[The Operator]

Votto grounds out on the first pitch, 1 down

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No Chris, I don't love anything about Yadier Molina.

[The Operator]

I'm a big fan of him but man, the absolute state of Schebler's hairline for a 26-year-old.

Hey now Servo, it happens to the best of us.


I'm not quite to where Schebler is, but I've lost a few follicles since High School that's for sure.

[50YrRedsFan]

Will Reds hitters ever learn to take a few pitches?

[Tadasimha]

Shut up about Molina!

[The Operator]

Schebler pushed one into left. Nice piece of hitting there. 2 on for Mes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm a big fan of him but man, the absolute state of Schebler's hairline for a 26-year-old.

I seem to recall the same being said about Jay Bruce not too long ago. LOL.

[Tom Servo]

Hey now Servo, it happens to the best of us.


I'm not quite to where Schebler is, but I've lost a few follicles since High School that's for sure.
Not judging, just seems like a good candidate to try the shaved head or Jason Statham look.

[50YrRedsFan]

B(eanie) Cecil warming up for the Buschmen

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice AB thus far from Devin. Love to see him come thru here.

BB to load 'em.

Hidden ball trick on Suarez?!? Crap! Nope...he just walked off the base. *sigh*

[Tadasimha]

Battling

wtf?

Bush league

[The Operator]

Mes walks after a great plate appearance.

Wait, huh? What happened?

[Donder]

TOOTBLAN extreme.


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[Tom Servo]

what to heck

[The Operator]

Wow.

[RedTeamGo!]

Describe please

[Stray]

That's embarrassing.

[DocRed]

Love Suarez but dang his bonehead plays are adding up...

[membengal]

Oh my god


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[Wolves198921]

I don't underhand how an MLB player makes that kind of mistake, if you are getting paid millions to play baseball should know the rules

[Kilgore_Trout]

Can't say I've ever seen that happen. Wow.

[50YrRedsFan]

Great AB for Mes, Stupid move by Suarez.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Devin. Suarez heads to third and simply walks past the bag so Molina guns it down and nails him. No time was called. TOOTBLAN combined with a really heads up play by Molina.

[ochoa30]

Suarez makes a good amount of baserunning mistakes but how does that happen? May cost the reds the game

[The Operator]

Describe please Suarez walked right past third. Cards threw down and tagged him out.

[Tom Servo]

Describe please
Walk to Mesoraco with two outs, Molina throws to third and they tag out Suarez after he had reached the plate and stepped off.

[hebroncougar]

Describe please

Suarez overran the base after walking there and Molina threw him out.


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[50YrRedsFan]

The Reds can find more ways to lose a game.

[Tom Servo]

I don't underhand how an MLB player makes that kind of mistake, if you are getting paid millions to play baseball should know the rules
Suarez isn't getting paid millions.

[ochoa30]

Can't imagine he ever does that again but wow

[Kc61]

Hard to tell on TV, but Mesoraco looks to be in excellent physical shape.

That was a good at bat. He can make a world of difference if he's on his game.

[The Operator]

I don't understand why you don't just stand on the bag.

[SirFelixCat]

I'd bench him. Just like what Bobby Cox did w/ Andrew Jones. That is 100% unacceptable.

[ochoa30]

Suarez isn't getting paid millions.

Lol, just half a million. That makes it ok.

[zrt123]

"There will be no review, only embarrassment" - Welsh

[50YrRedsFan]

Suarez isn't getting paid millions.

Even at minimum, it's a lot more than I make.

[Donder]

Welsh is giving it to Suarez and I'm right with him.

[The Operator]

I don't underhand how an MLB player makes that kind of mistake, if you are getting paid millions to play baseball should know the rules
Even the best players make mistakes.

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Welp. That oughta do it.

4-1

[Red Raindog]

I don't understand why you don't just stand on the bag.

yup --- while it's far less cool to stand on the bag -- it's far more cool than getting picked off while standing 2 feet from it

[ochoa30]

Welsh being tough and I love it. "You gotta feel for Suarez". Give me a break. Get your head out of your butt.

[RED VAN HOT]

That raises a question I have. Suppose on ball four a runner on first takes off for second and slides needlessly because the pitch is called ball four. The fielder puts the tag on anyway. The runner comes off the bag after touching it while the tag is still on him. Is he out?

[Tom Servo]

I don't understand why you don't just stand on the bag.
Feel like I've seen players do that a hundred times. Geno took his eye of the ball, that was the mistake.

[Kc61]

Well, Reds could get six innings from a starter. That's something.

Very unfortunate turn around there. Hate to see it, Suarez hopefully learned a lesson.

[The Operator]

And now a four pitch walk.

[fondfoat]

Lol, just half a million. That makes it ok.

The amount of money someone gets paid has nothing to do with it.

[Tom Servo]

bleh you old-school guys. I'm Team Geno. I'm sure a guy like Skip Schumaker won't make those mistake but a guy like Schumaker freaking sucks. I'll take the super talented kid, growing pains and all.

[The Operator]

Feel like I've seen players do that a hundred times. Geno took his eye of the ball, that was the mistake.

You're probably right. Just didn't have his head in the game.

[BluegrassRedleg]

All stems from tone the manager sets. These brain farts have become a hallmark of the Bryan Price era.


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[The Operator]

Molina singles.

Think it's about time to pull Adleman unless we're just hoping to get through six.

[Larry Schuler]

If I got picked off third at my job, I'd get fired. But Saurez does it and he wins a congressional medal!

[ochoa30]

The amount of money someone gets paid has nothing to do with it.

It kind of does though. They make a lot of money because they are the best. Things like that shouldn't happen. Regardless it wasn't a point that I made so take it up with that guy.

[The Operator]

Oh good, Blake Wood coming in! - Every Cards fan at Busch Stadium

[Tadasimha]

Blake Wood in for Adelman

[The Operator]

It kind of does though. They make a lot of money because they are the best. Things like that shouldn't happen. Regardless it wasn't a point that I made so take it up with that guy.
He's young and relatively low on the pay scale for his profession, despite the fact that he's rich compared to most if not all of us (definitely rich compared to me, lol).

Yes it was a stupid as heck mistake but they happen. He's still been one of the best players we've had this year.

[Tadasimha]

If I got picked off third at my job, I'd get fired. But Saurez does it and he wins a congressional medal!

What other job is there where you can get picked off third?

[ochoa30]

He's young and relatively low on the pay scale for his profession.

Yes it was a stupid as heck mistake but they happen. He's still been one of the best players we've had this year.

No doubt about that. Can't imagine it ever happens again.

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He's young and relatively low on the pay scale for his profession.

Yes it was a stupid as heck mistake but they happen. He's still been one of the best players we've had this year.

No doubt about that. Can't imagine it ever happens again.

[Tadasimha]

If I got picked off third at my job, I'd get fired. But Saurez does it and he wins a congressional medal!

What other job is there where you can get picked off third?

[The Operator]

Blake Wood is what we thought he was.

[Tom Servo]

this one's not looking so good

[fondfoat]

It kind of does though. They make a lot of money because they are the best. Things like that shouldn't happen. Regardless it wasn't a point that I made so take it up with that guy.

No it doesn't. Everybody makes mistakes. People who make less mistakes end up with the better packages than those who make a lot of errors. It's all relative. The biggest problem is if somebody doesn't learn from his mistake.

[The Operator]

My god Wood is a gas can.

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Probably a slam coming

[Wolves198921]

I thought the rebuild was further along then this. This is our fourth straight blow out loss. I'm just wanting a competitive game at this point.

[The Operator]

6-1 after Adams hit a looooooong sac fly.

[50YrRedsFan]

Blake Wood is what we thought he was.

A batting practice pitcher.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What other job is there where you can get picked off third?

A duck in a shooting gallery? A duck with slightly better dodging skills than Tim and Kurt...those damned lazy ducks who always get picked off first.

[The Operator]

I thought the rebuild was further along then this. This is our fourth straight blow out loss. I'm just wanting a competitive game at this point. 4 games is nothing in the grand scheme of a baseball season and especially in a multiple season rebuild.

The NFL equivalent to 4 MLB games is about 1 quarter.

[RED VAN HOT]

That raises a question I have. Suppose on ball four a runner on first takes off for second and slides needlessly because the pitch is called ball four. The fielder puts the tag on anyway. The runner comes off the bag after touching it while the tag is still on him. Is he out?

No one wants to take a shot at this? Without using words like intent, entitled, or knucklehead, explain why this is different from what Suarez did.

[Kc61]

I'd let Wood pitch the rest of this game.

[Tom Servo]

No one wants to take a shot at this? Without using words like intent, entitled, or knucklehead, explain why this is different from what Suarez did.
I believe he would be called out, yes.

[ochoa30]

No it doesn't. Everybody makes mistakes. People who make less mistakes end up with the better packages than those who make a lot of errors. It's all relative. The biggest problem if is somebody doesn't learn from his mistake.

Cool, you have your opinion and I have mine. Not saying he should be released or anything. But when someone makes as much money as the president of the country usually makes then maybe his mistakes are just a little more scrutinized. He will be fine. Been great this year so far.

[The Operator]

Gas can Wood walks the bases loaded.

[Kc61]

No one wants to take a shot at this? Without using words like intent, entitled, or knucklehead, explain why this is different from what Suarez did.

If he touches second and then comes off the bag, and is tagged, he should be out. Once he touches second, the walk situation is completed and the runner is on his own.

What Suarez did was similar, and he was out.

[Donder]

No one wants to take a shot at this? Without using words like intent, entitled, or knucklehead, explain why this is different from what Suarez did.

Yes he is out and no it's not different. Unless he calls a time out which he would. Then he is not out and it would be different.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No one wants to take a shot at this? Without using words like intent, entitled, or knucklehead, explain why this is different from what Suarez did.

Because he went past the bag and that signals the intent to advance further if I had to guess. Damn...I used intent. :(

[Wolves198921]

4 games is nothing in the grand scheme of a baseball season and especially in a multiple season rebuild.

The NFL equivalent to 4 MLB games is about 1 quarter.
Totally random but I'm curious, who is that in your pic?

[ochoa30]

If he touches second and then comes off the bag, and is tagged, he should be out. Once he touches second, the walk situation is completed and the runner is on his own.

What Suarez did was similar, and he was out.

Correct. You are awarded the next base if the batter is walked and you are forced to advance. Once the bag is touched you are in play and can be tagged out if you go past for any reason.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Totally random but I'm curious, who is that in your pic?

Dianna Agron. Actress from Glee. I asked last year. :O)

[The Operator]

Totally random but I'm curious, who is that in your pic?

lol I get asked that from time to time. That's Dianna Agron, aka the most beautiful woman in Hollywood (in my opinion).

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Dianna Agron. Actress from Glee. I asked last year. :O) Lol!

[ochoa30]

No one will remember the Suarez gaffe past tonight probably but imagine if it happened in a deciding playoff game. It would be Steve Bartman times 1000, lol. Good thing Suarez gets to learn his lesson in the regular season game for a bad team.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I wouldn't go to the extreme that you do...but she's a cutie pie. @The Operator

[RED VAN HOT]

Thanks. Out is my take also. I'd love to see it. The ensuing argument alone would be worth the price of admission.

[Tom Servo]

Amir Garrett throwing for some reason.

[The Operator]

I wouldn't go to the extreme that you do...but she's a cutie pie. @The Operator

I've got a thing for blondes, haha. I didn't even realize t until my wife pointed it out. :p

[ochoa30]

Billy chasing everything high and low.

[Tom Servo]

Dianna Agron. Actress from Glee. I asked last year. :O)
And she's good as heck in a Killers video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BwzP1laWkQ

[Kc61]

Cecil was a guy I hoped the Reds would get for the pen. Was too expensive by about $25 million.

[The Operator]

Not sure I get using Peralta in a blow out game like this.

[Tom Servo]

Cecil was a guy I hoped the Reds would get for the pen. Was too expensive by about $25 million.
We got Wandy tho.

[JaxRed]

lol I get asked that from time to time. That's Dianna Agron, aka the most beautiful woman in Hollywood (in my opinion).

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Lol!

I didn't have to ask!!

[Big Klu]

Not sure I get using Peralta in a blow out game like this.

He might be just getting some work in. I would be surprised if he throws more than one inning.

[JaxRed]

Notice that Schebler passed Hamilton and Duvall in batting average?

[ochoa30]

I hate Jedd Jerko. Of course he's good now with the cards

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Peralta due a bad outing guess this game would be ideal

[Tom Servo]

James Wagner‏
@ByJamesWagner 10m10 minutes ago
Adam Eaton down in a heap after trying to beat out a ball at first. He's being carried off the field.



Bad news for Dusty.

[50YrRedsFan]

Dianna Agron. Actress from Glee. I asked last year. :O)

She could put her boots under my bed anytime. Problem would be, I'd probably have a heart attack on the spot.:lol:

[The Operator]

And she's good as heck in a Killers video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BwzP1laWkQ
My wife is a huge Killers fan, I've actually taken her to see them twice (somehow manages to surprise her both time since she doesn't watch Ticketmaster like a hawk like I do), great show each time.

So one day I come home and she says "you really should watch the new Killers video".

"Why, what's so great about it?" I ask.

"Oh no big reason, just that your woman is in it."

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She could put her boots under my bed anytime. Problem would be, I'd probably have a heart attack on the spot.:lol:
"Worth it."

Lol

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7-1 Cards on the aac fly.


Wandy was due for an outing like this. Oh good, now we're gonna use Iglesias in the blowout too.

[WVRedsFan]

Does anyone but me wonder in the back of their mind just what is Bryan thinking when bringing in Wood in a close game? It's like he kept using JJ because he just knew he was good. Matters not. I guess we've overachieved to this point anyway.

[ochoa30]

Only one run. Good job by peralta. The 2 hits were tough pitches too. It happens.

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Does anyone but me wonder in the back of their mind just what is Bryan thinking when bringing in Wood in a close game? It's like he kept using JJ because he just knew he was good. Matters not. I guess we've overachieved to this point anyway.

Some sort of veteran love. Rubbed off on him by dusty to the delight of all us in reds land.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds 7-2 in first 9 games; last 13 games (including tonight) 3-11. From the penthouse to the basement in 2 weeks.

[The Operator]

Cozart singles to start the 8th

[The Operator]

It wasn't booing Chris, they were saying "bluuuessss".

You know, kinda like Bruuuuuce

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VOTTO!!

7-3 Cards

[Tom Servo]

Votto! :jump:


Miguel Sucklovich

[WVRedsFan]

Votto killed that pitch. Wow1

[ochoa30]

Score 1 for my fantasy team. Looking good votto!

[The Operator]

Duvall takes a golf swing and pops out.

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Aaannddd now Suarez pops out first pitch.

[The Operator]

Schebler walks.

He's had a fantastic night.

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Chris just said TOOTBLAN on the air. I love it.

[WVRedsFan]

Rocco gets a hit.

[The Operator]

Mes! 1st hit of the season!

[Tom Servo]

congrats Devin!

[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 - 233
8. Joey Votto - 229
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 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

[Tom Servo]

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 - 233
8. Joey Votto - 229
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 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
Votto gonna be #5 at the end of the year, I feel it.

[Kc61]

Mes looks better than I expected. Defensively and hitting. Still will need time.

[OnBaseMachine]

Mesoraco has looked good.

[Kc61]

Reds 7-2 in first 9 games; last 13 games (including tonight) 3-11. From the penthouse to the basement in 2 weeks.

Reds won a bunch of road games early. This is the reversion. When they get home, it will be better.

[InsaneinthBrame]

Schebler OPS at .873

[Big Klu]

Votto gonna be #5 at the end of the year, I feel it.

Very possibly. Votto came into the season needing 30 HR's to tie Big Klu. He's gotten off to an excellent start so far.

[The Operator]

Scooter!

7-5!

[Kc61]

Scooter with a big hit.

[The Operator]

Very possibly. Votto came into the season needing 30 HR's to tie Big Klu. He's gotten off to an excellent start so far.
Is that when you change your screen name to "Big Joe"? :p

[Tom Servo]

Very nice AB for Scooter

[OnBaseMachine]

Scooter with a 2-RBI double!

Mes scored from first.

[Kc61]

Mes got around the bases pretty well. Looks real good.

[Big Klu]

Is that when you change your screen name to "Big Joe"? :p

Negative, Ghost Rider. ;)

[Raisor]

Schebler OPS at .873

Reds need to call him back from Louisville. Dude is on fire since his demotion

[Big Klu]

Mes got around the bases pretty well. Looks real good.

I'm not worried about the surgically repaired joints. I'm concerned with the one that hasn't been operated upon yet (right shoulder).

[50YrRedsFan]

I don't see how Kivlehan can hit from that stance.

[Kc61]

I'm not worried about the surgically repaired joints. I'm concerned with the one that hasn't been operated upon yet (right shoulder).

You expecting four of a kind?

[ochoa30]

I don't see how Kivlehan can hit from that stance.

What's wrong with It? Not to mention cal ripken proved stances don't mean much

[The Operator]

Kivlehan walks. Nice plate appearance.

[OnBaseMachine]

That was a heck of an AB by Kivlehan.

[The Operator]

I don't see how Kivlehan can hit from that stance.
His stance sorta reminds me of Hunter Pence

[ochoa30]

Don't think anyone can complain with the job kivlehan has done so far off the bench

[The Operator]

Oh coming in.

[50YrRedsFan]

What's wrong with It? Not to mention cal ripken proved stances don't mean much

It just looks uncomfortable

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Oh coming in.

oh oh

[ochoa30]

Siegrist ain't what he used to be. Didn't hit above 93 I believe. Used to pump 97+ consistently. Cards pen is very weak overall.

[ochoa30]

It just looks uncomfortable

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oh oh

Guess so but Craig counsel did alright with the worst stance ever hands down. Whatever works, lol.

[The Operator]

Good grief Billy

[Tom Servo]

thanks Billy

[OnBaseMachine]

First pitch pop out from Hamilton.

I'm ready for Phillip Ervin to take over CF for a while and see how he handles it.

[50YrRedsFan]

Good grief Billy

First pitch again.....hang him by the........

Just so frustrating.

[ochoa30]

Why does a guy who can't hit the ball 200 feet swing first pitch so much? Love his defense but if you're gonna bat this guy first it's gonna be ugly.

[Big Klu]

You expecting four of a kind?

Honestly, yes. I fear that it may be some sort of congenital anomaly. (No, I'm not a doctor, and I haven't seen any of his records. It's just a fear.) Three of the four ball-and-socket joints have needed surgery in the last 2+ years. The only one which hasn't gone under the knife is the one that usually is the one most likely to require surgery--the throwing shoulder.

[ochoa30]

First pitch pop out from Hamilton.

I'm ready for Phillip Ervin to take over CF for a while and see how he handles it.

Agreed. I'm sure his average won't be great but at least he has some authority in his bat and some patience. Billy will be great late inning defense replacement/pinch hitter

[The Operator]

First batter walks against Iglesias. Ugh

[Tom Servo]

I can't figure out why Raisel was better at limiting walks as a starter than as a reliever.

[ochoa30]

First batter walks against Iglesias. Ugh

Got it fixed to quick, haha. Nvm.

[WVRedsFan]

Billy should never bat leadoff until he learns to hit. I love his base running, but his bat is anemic.