5/1/17 Reds vs. Pirates

[NebraskaRed]

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[TheTimeIsNow]

Gerrit Cole, career: 48-33, 3.25 ERA

Gerrit Cole, career vs Cincinnati Reds: 0-6, 5.44 ERA

[TheTimeIsNow]

2017 Billy Hamilton against the Pirates: 5-15 (.333) with 2 RBI

2017 Billy Hamilton against everybody else: 15-79 (.189) with 1 RBI


Billy Hamilton's career against the Pirates: .320 batting average

Billy Hamilton's career against everybody else: .235 batting average

[RedTeamGo!]

2017 Billy Hamilton against the Pirates: 5-15 (.333) with 2 RBI

2017 Billy Hamilton against everybody else: 15-79 (.189) with 1 RBI


Billy Hamilton's career against the Pirates: .320 batting average

Billy Hamilton's career against everybody else: .235 batting average

1.) Why are you looking at RBI numbers for a leadoff hitter as if they are meaningful?

2.) Why are you already getting yourself worked up over this series?

[Hoosier Red]

Those stats are interesting to me. It's weird how certain guys just do well or poorly against certain opponents.

[Rantly]

1.) Why are you looking at RBI numbers for a leadoff hitter as if they are meaningful?

2.) Why are you already getting yourself worked up over this series?

3.) Why are you getting yourself worked up over the post? I found it interesting as well.

[Wolves198921]

Need a win tonight as winning game one is always important, if the reds take three of four against Pitt then they would be in decent shape early on in the standings, only two games back right now without a healthy pitching staff.

[Ironman92]

Pirates 8
Reds 6

[Ironman92]

All star voting opens today. Slight change.....still up to 35 votes but only 5 votes per 24 hours leading to the max of 35

[Tom Servo]

Garrett with two quick outs but a solo HR by McCutchen.

[TheTimeIsNow]

Billy Hamilton is on my list of Most Hated MLB Players. However I do not personally dislike him for any reason. He has done nothing to make me hate him other than owning the Pirates.

[Big Klu]

Hamilton leads off with a single.

TheTimeIsNow weeps. :D

[Tom Servo]

Billy called out at third but he looks safe

[TheTimeIsNow]

Pirates almost throw out Hamilton. They had to overturn it via replay. That's a moral victory.

Hamilton's 41st career stolen base against the Pirates. Most against any team. The next closest is 27.

[Wolves198921]

Can we play all our games in the road? It's the only time they win unless it's Milwaukee.

[Tom Servo]

Votto and Duvall strikeout to strand Billy at 3rd.

[OnBaseMachine]

I hope Mesoraco becomes the primary catcher soon. Barnhart provides very little offensively.

[OnBaseMachine]

Six straight balls to Phil Gosselin and Chris Stewart. Sheesh.

[OnBaseMachine]

Another bullet from Schebler.

[Tom Servo]

Natural Born Schebler

[Mutaman]

Can we play all our games in the road? It's the only time they win unless it's Milwaukee.


https://youtu.be/5AdtR-d2HJQ

[OnBaseMachine]

Scott Schebler average exit velocity - 91.7. Bryce Harper sits at 91.8.

[BCubb2003]

Does exit velocity correlate to BABIP?

[WildcatFan]

BP absolutely robbed Jay Bruce on a liner in their first inning.

I somehow really miss both those guys and am glad they play for other teams.

[DocRed]

MLB umpires are just terrible

[BluegrassRedleg]

HAVOC Barnhart!

[WildcatFan]

Has Garrett Cole always thrown 98? I must've missed that.

[OnBaseMachine]

Strike 3 called on Garrett

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[Wolves198921]

I wish the NL used a DH. I don't know why they didn't let Schebler steal second knowing Barnhart had to get him in with the pitcher on deck, but Price is the coach so no surprise.

[Raisor]

I wish the NL used a DH. I don't know why they didn't let Schebler steal second knowing Barnhart had to get him in with the pitcher on deck, but Price is the coach so no surprise.

Between the minors and the majors, Schebler has a 71% SB success rate.

That's not really good.

If he gets thrown out, wanna bet you'd blame Price for sending him?

[RedTeamGo!]

I wish the NL used a DH. I don't know why they didn't let Schebler steal second knowing Barnhart had to get him in with the pitcher on deck, but Price is the coach so no surprise.

Because then the pirates would have intentionally walked Barnhart to get to the pitcher with first base open?

[BCubb2003]

The Pirates uniforms are among the few where the matte helmets actually work. But they look like cast-iron pots.

[OnBaseMachine]

0-2 pitch to Polanco called a ball.

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[Ironman92]

Scott Schebler average exit velocity - 91.7. Bryce Harper sits at 91.8.

Yeah but all 30 GMs would take Mike Trout

[VR]

Appears the good Garrett has returned.

[Big Klu]

The Pirates uniforms are among the few where the matte helmets actually work. But they look like cast-iron pots.

Yeah, but I still don't like them.

[Roy Tucker]

Looks like Garrett has the Arroyo-esque cup adjust thing down pat.

[Kc61]

Regardless of near term performance, you have to like Garrett's future as a starting pitcher.

He isn't looking to top 100 MPH. His mechanics and delivery seem pretty easy. He pitches within himself. Yet effective.

Some of these 100 MPH guys - they are dazzling but it's hard to see them lasting in a starter's role without injury.

[OnBaseMachine]

Ball 3 and 4 clearly strike 3. This umpire is awful.

[Kc61]

I thought Garrett struck out this Stewart guy about three times.

[Red Raindog]

Appears the good Garrett has returned.

and the bad home plate has stayed

[Roy Tucker]

In the strike zone and he swung too. How do you miss that?

[Tom Servo]

Last two pitches were strikes, thanks ump.

[Fil3232]

Ump having a tough night

[Big Klu]

I thought Garrett struck out this Stewart guy about three times.

I was about to say exactly the same thing.

[ochoa30]

Ball 3 and 4 clearly strike 3. This umpire is awful.

Just horrible. How do you miss 2 in a row and he swung at it.

[Roy Tucker]

Garrett is getting the rookie squeeze job.

[OnBaseMachine]

Ball 4 on Stewart. I'm embarrassed for this umpire.

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[Tadasimha]

The Pirates uniforms are among the few where the matte helmets actually work. But they look like cast-iron pots.

Only works with bright colors and black - thought it might work for the Reds but the matte red the rangers have looks terrible

[OnBaseMachine]

Not only did the missed call cost Garrett a walk and K, instead of having Cole lead off next inning it'll be the top of the order.

[ochoa30]

Ball 4 on Stewart. I'm embarrassed for this umpire.

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Is there somewhere that breaks down each umpire and how frequently they miss calls? If not there should be. This guy is brutal.

[Tadasimha]

Way to get it started, jose

[ochoa30]

Even when Peraza gets a hit he looks bad. Jeez kid. Show some conviction when you swing. Guy takes a protect the plate swing on every count.

[BCubb2003]

The ump needs to get to the ballpark early tomorrow for extra umping practice. Maybe do some work in the cage. Maybe Votto could help him.

[OnBaseMachine]

Gerritt Cole tosses a 4-pitch inning despite a leadoff single. Just brutal. More Mesoraco or Turner, please.

[OnBaseMachine]

The missed strike 3 call on Stewart costs the Reds a run.

[Wolves198921]

I don't think the Reds will score tonight but Garret is playing really well. Can't get any run support. I think the Reds take one in this series.

[ochoa30]

The missed strike 3 call on Stewart costs the Reds a run.

You could say that about every single thing that happens to the reds for the rest of eternity. Garrett gave up a homer, it happens.

[Tony Cloninger]

The legacy of John Allen Jim Bowden is that stupid RF and its dimensions.

[Tadasimha]

Kudos to Garrit for not letting the hr get to him and get the next three in order.

Time to push a few across!

[Tadasimha]

Take advantage now!

[NebraskaRed]

Weird error there but Hamilton is on

[Tadasimha]

C'mon capt Depresso!

It's only been a few games but its looking like cozart just has a thing about batting 2nd

[OnBaseMachine]

Duvall 3-run HR!

[Roy Tucker]

Yuge big fly!

[Raisor]

Boom

[ochoa30]

Strong wrists! Wow!

[Tadasimha]

Boomstick!

[NebraskaRed]

DUuuuuvaalll

[Raisor]

I don't think the Reds will score tonight but Garret is playing really well. Can't get any run support. I think the Reds take one in this series.

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Strong wrists! Wow!

This is a family board

[Tom Servo]

Only takes one big swing!

[Big Klu]

Boomstick!

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[Raisor]

Only takes one big swing!

And two guys getting on in front of that one swing

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If any of you primatives so much as look at me...

[Roy Tucker]

Only takes one big swing!

An E, a Votto BB, and a blast.

[Raisor]

An E, a Votto BB, and a blast.

Ebbblast

[Tadasimha]

An E, a Votto BB, and a blast.

BB and a blast sounds like a drink order!

[Big Klu]

Clint Hurdle's bloodlust for revenge will be in full bloom now.

[Tadasimha]

Ebbblast

Nice little beach in Croatia

[BluegrassRedleg]

Clint Hurdle's bloodlust for revenge will be in full bloom now.

:laugh:

[Big Klu]

BB and a blast sounds like a drink order!

That's just the B&B talking.

[Tadasimha]

91 pitches - someone better be warming

[Tadasimha]

That's just the B&B talking.

Hic

[Tom Servo]

Great bounce back start for Garrett!

[Kc61]

Thing I like about Duvall is he has easy power. Todd Frazier had it too. They have good power swings, not too much effort, but they are strong and the mechanics are good.

Not perfect players, but I appreciate that aspect. When Frazier hit a routine fly ball, I expected it to go out, and it often did. Similar with Adam.

[NebraskaRed]

Take a bow, Amir

[OnBaseMachine]

Great bounce back from Amir Garrett - that's four strong starts out of five.

Hamilton has been on base twice tonight and has stolen three bases. If only he could get on base at a .320 clip.

[Fil3232]

Encouraging bounce back effort from Garrett. 7 solid innings. Would love another run with Raisel presumably unavailable tonight.

[Tadasimha]

Get some more!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great bounce back start for Garrett!

Very encouraging. Wasn't really worried about him, but glad to see him set it aside and get back to this kind of night.

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Thing I like about Duvall is he has easy power. Todd Frazier had it too. They have good power swings, not too much effort, but they are strong and the mechanics are good.

Not perfect players, but I appreciate that aspect. When Frazier hit a routine fly ball, I expected it to go out, and it often did. Similar with Adam.

And, flaws and all, important to have a guy (or two) like that when you've got some other guys getting on base at a good clip.

[Tracy Jones]

So do you go Lorenzen for 2, or do you go Storen then Lorenzen or Lorenzen then Storen?

[Kc61]

So do you go Lorenzen for 2, or do you go Storen then Lorenzen or Lorenzen then Storen?

I vote for Lorenzen then Storen.

[Tracy Jones]

I vote for Lorenzen then Storen.

Agreed. Storen needs to pitch if it stays a one run game.

[Tracy Jones]

Three hard hit balls. All outs.

[TheTimeIsNow]

If the score holds, Gerrit Cole will be 0-3 with a 1.89 ERA in his last 3 starts.

[Tracy Jones]

Storen then Lorenzen it appears

[Tadasimha]

So do you go Lorenzen for 2, or do you go Storen then Lorenzen or Lorenzen then Storen?

Storen for 2?

[Tracy Jones]

Storen for 2?

Not sure if Storen can go 2, especially since he pitched yesterday

[RedTeamGo!]

Storen for 2?

I wonder what we are in storen for.

[Tadasimha]

I wonder what we are in storen for.

No fancy coffee for you

[Tracy Jones]

Storen keeps this up, and he could fetch a better than decent return from some team come July

[Raisor]

What do you call Amir's performance tonight and dropping 200 lawyers into the ocean?

A good start.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Criminy. What a Ondrusek-esque pitch. :(

[Tracy Jones]

Screw you Harrison

[The Operator]

Grande giddy that the hometown boy tied it up.

[Tom Servo]

bummer, Storen had been nails

[Tadasimha]

I'm telling ya, these kids from cincinnati

[Tracy Jones]

Cincinnati native Josh Harrison hits a homer against Cincinnati in Cincinnati leaving Cincinnati crestfallen. Cincinnati.

[The Operator]

Storen was due to serve up a donger, he's been lights out so far.

Sure was a bad time for it though.

[Raisor]

I'm telling ya, these kids from cincinnati

Harrison is from Cincinnati?

Why hasn't anyone ever told us?

[Kc61]

Last two Pirates homers were hanging curve balls.

Reds still have an advantage, they get up twice more. Let's win this.

[LoganBuck]

Did anyone else know that Josh Harrison was from Cincinnati? Why am I just learning about this? :rolleyes:

[OnBaseMachine]

I was coming here to praise Storen for his excellent pitching this season. Then he makes the worst pitch imaginable.

[Raisor]

Did anyone else know that Josh Harrison was from Cincinnati? Why am I just learning about this? :rolleyes:

Thom failed us all

[ochoa30]

I was coming here to praise Storen for his excellent pitching this season. Then he makes the worst pitch imaginable.

So it's your fault?

[Raisor]

I was coming here to praise Storen for his excellent pitching this season. Then he makes the worst pitch imaginable.

At least you admit it's your fault

[BluegrassRedleg]

Just think if Harrison was from Middletown.

[RedTeamGo!]

I wonder what we are in storen for.

Welp, I guess the answer is home run.

[Rantly]

bummer, Storen had been nails

Was nails in that inning except for that one bad pitch. Too bad

[The Operator]

Just think if Harrison was from Middletown. You mean like Middletown native Kyle Schwarber?!?!

[LoganBuck]

I can't wait until the end of September for Andrew Benintendi to come to town. Did you guys know he is from Madeira?

[Tracy Jones]

Josh Harrison's Cincinnati mom enjoyed her Cincinnati son's homer against Cincinnati in Cincinnati

[NebraskaRed]

You mean like Middletown native Kyle Schwarber?!?!

If he were from there, they would have mentioned it by now.

[BluegrassRedleg]

You mean like Middletown native Kyle Schwarber?!?!

I halfway expect that hamlet to adopt that as its new official name. Put it on road signs.

[Tadasimha]

I halfway expect that hamlet to adopt that as its new official name. Put it on road signs.

Schwarberville - poor man's somerville

[BCubb2003]

I halfway expect that hamlet to adopt that as its new official name. Put it on road signs.

Schwarbertown is just up the road from Scooterville.

[RedTeamGo!]

Little hypothetical for you guys as we wait for Votto to hit a home run in the 9th:

October 1st:

Billy Hamilton has an obp of less than .300

Are you going into 2018 with Hamilton as your starting CF?

[Tadasimha]

Hack this loogy, joey

That wasn't what i meant

[Tracy Jones]

I'm childhood friends with the daughter of Kyle Schwarber's aunt. They're good folk.

[RedTeamGo!]

I'm childhood friends with the daughter of Kyle Schwarber's aunt. They're good folk.

So his cousin?

[The Operator]

I guess that guy throws kinda hard.

[LoganBuck]

Did you know that the Reds drafted Andrew Benintendi and he didn't sign with them? Just wanted to be on record of alerting you to that fact. 5 months before Thom tells you.

[Tracy Jones]

So his cousin?

Something like that yeah

[BluegrassRedleg]

Little hypothetical for you guys as we wait for Votto to hit a home run in the 9th:

October 1st:

Billy Hamilton has an obp of less than .300

Are you going into 2018 with Hamilton as your starting CF?

Not as a leadoff man in a similar lineup. Some of the answer depends on what's around him IMO.

[M2]

Segue warning: here comes a segue.

I know I'm cursing the Reds to lose this game by Gregory Polanco's hand by saying this, but Gregory Polanco isn't very good at baseball. The Pirates would do well to move him before the rest of the league figures that out.

[Tadasimha]

I'm childhood friends with the daughter of Kyle Schwarber's aunt. They're good folk.


So his cousin?


https://youtu.be/CZd_YyFzPD0

[BCubb2003]

I guess that guy throws kinda hard.

That must not have been on the video Votto was watching in the dugout.

[Larkin90]

Little hypothetical for you guys as we wait for Votto to hit a home run in the 9th:

October 1st:

Billy Hamilton has an obp of less than .300

Are you going into 2018 with Hamilton as your starting CF?

Depends on just how far below .300 we're talking. .295? Sure, probably, although I'd cringe a little. .235? Just no.

[Tracy Jones]

That must not have been on the video Votto was watching in the dugout.

Price told him to hit a dinger. He didn't listen.

[Roy Tucker]

The high cheese to Cutch. He used to eat those alive.

[Tracy Jones]

And it starts....

[The Operator]

I'm sure Clint Hurdle is already planning His retaliation.

[ochoa30]

Looked like a foul ball to me

[Ironman92]

I'm sure Clint Hurdle is already planning His retaliation.

He'll prolly just wait until Braves series and plunk Phillips

[Tracy Jones]

Whoever said that Polanco stinks earlier is right. Polanco stinks.

[Tadasimha]

The high cheese to Cutch. He used to eat those alive.

Time keeps on slipping, into the future

[Roy Tucker]

Looked like a foul ball to me

I thought so too. Looked like the ump was asking him about it.

[Big Klu]

Little hypothetical for you guys as we wait for Votto to hit a home run in the 9th:

October 1st:

Billy Hamilton has an obp of less than .300

Are you going into 2018 with Hamilton as your starting CF?

This is Hamilton's fourth season with the Reds. He should be traded during the offseason to make room for the incoming freshman class.

With the exception of Votto, Bailey, and Mesoraco (all of whom have already signed long-term contracts), the Reds should not keep any player for longer than four years. Move them out and keep the pipeline flowing.

[Kc61]

Strike one to Duvall on a pitch high and outside. Looking.

[Roy Tucker]

Flipping back and forth between the Reds and Better Call Saul. I missed it last week.

[Big Klu]

Flipping back and forth between the Reds and Better Call Saul. I missed it last week.

I've never watched it.

[RedTeamGo!]

This is Hamilton's fourth season with the Reds. He should be traded during the offseason to make room for the incoming freshman class.

With the exception of Votto, Bailey, and Mesoraco (all of whom have already signed long-term contracts), the Reds should not keep any player for longer than four years. Move them out and keep the pipeline flowing.

Ok, so you want a sub .300 bat in the lineup for consistency?

[Tracy Jones]

This is Hamilton's fourth season with the Reds. He should be traded during the offseason to make room for the incoming freshman class.

With the exception of Votto, Bailey, and Mesoraco (all of whom have already signed long-term contracts), the Reds should not keep any player for longer than four years. Move them out and keep the pipeline flowing.

Why? If a player is good, under 30, and cheap? I don't think you ever draw a hard line like that. Judge each player individually

[The Operator]

That was one heck of an AB by Duvall to draw that walk after being down 0-2

[Kc61]

That was one heck of an AB by Duvall to draw that walk after being down 0-2

Fouled off at least one pitch at 99 MPH.

[The Operator]

Rivero clearly remembers the old "throw at their head when they square to bunt" adage.

[Big Klu]

Ok, so you want a sub .300 bat in the lineup for consistency?

Who are you talking about?

[membengal]

I can't believe they are having schebler try to bunt.


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[Tadasimha]

That was one heck of an AB by Duvall to draw that walk after being down 0-2

What - there's a game on?

[paulrichjr]

Bunt Schebler? Why Price? Why

[ochoa30]

Bunt your hottest hitter. Smart.

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That's on price. Gave away 2 strikes.

[paulrichjr]

I can't believe they are having schebler try to bunt.


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Sometimes Price is just so Dusty.

[Kc61]

Lefty-lefty, guy throws 99. Not crazy.

Problem with these bunt plays is nobody can do it.

[Tracy Jones]

I can't believe they are having schebler try to bunt.


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Yeah. Aside from the fact he's murdering the ball, he's not very good at it.

[RedTeamGo!]

Who are you talking about?

Hamilton, I apologize if I misunderstood. It can be hard to follow your posts nowadays, you seem to rip on the Reds a lot for trading veterans away so I took the quoted post as another dig.

[BluegrassRedleg]

New verb: "Pricing."

[The Operator]

Well then. That guy's pretty good.

[LoganBuck]

Free Baseball!

[RedTeamGo!]

Price is such a dummy

[kaldaniels]

Lefty-lefty, guy throws 99. Not crazy.

Problem with these bunt plays is nobody can do it.

He had no clue up there. And that's not on him.

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Lefty-lefty, guy throws 99. Not crazy.

Problem with these bunt plays is nobody can do it.

He had no clue up there. And that's not on him.

[Tadasimha]

Free baseball!

[ochoa30]

Who's this guy think he is? Wandy Peralta, lol

[BCubb2003]

Lefty-lefty, guy throws 99. Not crazy.

Problem with these bunt plays is nobody can do it.

Guys bunt like if they were good at it, they'd have to do it all the time.

[Tracy Jones]

Well that's why managers bunt in those situations. Still shouldn't have had Schebler doing it though

[Big Klu]

Why? If a player is good, under 30, and cheap? I don't think you ever draw a hard line like that. Judge each player individually

Four years, then move them out for prospects and draft picks.

Continuously rebuild.

[RedTeamGo!]

Four years, then move them out for prospects and draft picks.

Continuously rebuild.

Is replacing Hamilton if he has a sub 300 obp rebuilding? It seems to me that is simply trying to get better.

[Kc61]

Guys bunt like if they were good at it, they'd have to do it all the time.

LOL, yes. People talk about the strategy of the bunt being bad. The real problem is nobody can do it.

Not an original thought, I heard Votto once say something similar.

[ochoa30]

This ump is blind. It's like he's guessing.

[Big Klu]

Hamilton, I apologize if I misunderstood. It can be hard to follow your posts nowadays, you seem to rip on the Reds a lot for trading veterans away so I took the quoted post as another dig.

No, I would trade him for whatever I could get. He's had four years with the club. By the time they contend again, he won't be part of it. Move him.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Aooooooooooooooooooooooow

[Fil3232]

This ump is inconsistent in every area of the zone. The worst kind of bad.

[ochoa30]

Pirates have no idea where the stike zone is. Pitch was right there. That's on this umpire though who is all over the place.

[Roy Tucker]

Ok. Let's end this here.

[BluegrassRedleg]

One Phil Cuzzie is not having a good night.

[Big Klu]

Pirates have no idea where the stike zone is. Pitch was right there. That's on this umpire though who is all over the place.

Earlier in the game, Stewart took that pitch for Ball 2, 3, and 4. So he is understandably confused.

[Kc61]

He had no clue up there. And that's not on him.


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Price would probably say it was a tough hitting matchup for Schebler.

i guess the response is that it was an equally tough bunting matchup for Schebler.

[The Operator]

Leadoff bunt makes out 1 against the guy with the 9.90 ERA

[kaldaniels]

Grande waxing nostalgic about the lost art of bunting.

The Woooo in the background.

That's for those not watching. I'm jealous.

[Roy Tucker]

Just not a Peraza fan. Don't like his game. Not enough patience or power.

[Tadasimha]

Aooooooooooooooooooooooow

Werewolves of London

His hair was perfect

[The Operator]

Barnhart walks

Mes will pinch hit, Alcantara pinch runs for Tucker

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Barnhart walks

Mes will pinch hit, Alcantara pinch runs for Tucker

[Big Klu]

Werewolves of London

His hair was perfect

He was drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's?

[Ironman92]

Schebler is going to win this in the 11th

[The Operator]

Alcantara moves to second on a wild pickoff throw by Hudson

[Roy Tucker]

Werewolves of London

His hair was perfect

Saw Warren Zevon at the Agora in Columbus in the late '70 s.

Lots of tequila shots.

[The Operator]

Mes have it a great AB but grounds out.

It's now up to Billy

[ochoa30]

Another really nice at bat for Devin. Hit it hard just right at the third baseman.

[Tadasimha]

Wow, the picture for Daniel Hudson on Gameday looks like he's an extra from Deliverance!

[The Operator]

Billy!!!

Reds win!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Keep Billy Hamilton!!!

[Ironman92]

Billy

[Roy Tucker]

Billy Billy Billy.

[Kc61]

When we dumping Billy?

Not too soon, please.

[Big Klu]

Hamilton with the game-winning RBI!

TheTimeIsNow weeps bitter tears! :D

[TheTimeIsNow]

Oh Billy...

[Tadasimha]

Billy ball for the win!

[Raisor]

Hamilton with the game-winning RBI!

TheTimeIsNow weeps bitter tears! :D

But you don't care

[Roy Tucker]

Billy talks like he runs.

[The Operator]

This interview is the fastest I've ever seen Billy Hamilton talk and that is really saying something.

[RedTeamGo!]

When we dumping Billy?

Not too soon, please.

Maybe we can keep him just for games against the Pirates. The rare only against the pirates platoon.

[Ironman92]

And you thought Billy runs fast....

[Roy Tucker]

And someone tell George it's been blowing a gale the last 6-7 hours.

[RedsLvr]

If this whole baseball thing doesn't work out, Billy might want to think about becoming an auctioneer

[Ironman92]

Billy after being the walk off hero....his interviews always sound like the speed talker from the 80's Fed Ex commercials...on helium

[Griffey012]

I was really hoping Billy would run away from the team and make the mob chase him down and catch him.

[Big Klu]

But you don't care

He's on the team, so I want him to do well. But he needs to be on the move this offseason. If this new rebuilding philosophy is going to work, then they have to constantly move players out to make room for new prospects and draft picks. Fans can't get too attached.

[RedTeamGo!]

He's on the team, so I want him to do well. But he needs to be on the move this offseason. If this new rebuilding philosophy is going to work, then they have to constantly move players out to make room for new prospects and draft picks. Fans can't get too attached.

Did you not get the hypothetical? You understand he has been really bad so far, right?

It's not about rebuilding it's about replacing a bad player with a better one.

[WVRedsFan]

Avoided the game thread tonight as has been my custom this year (except in rare situations), but I'll just say that it's always a pleasure to see the Reds beat the hated Pirates. No longer in last place, they need to win two more to stay out of the cellar. Fingers crossed.

[Big Klu]

Did you not get the hypothetical? You understand he has been really bad so far, right?

It's not about rebuilding it's about replacing a bad player with a better one.

Yes, I get it!

I never said he was any good! I'm advocating moving him, which is what you asked. Or are you in favor of keeping him?

I'm saying that ALL players need to be moved in a timely manner (after four years, max)--good ones, bad ones, and everyone in between.

[Ron Madden]

Hamilton's 2B softest Reds' extra-base hit so far this season.

http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/227769742/hamilton-double-softest-extra-base-hit-by-reds/

[cumberlandreds]

Good bounce back game by Garrett. you never know how a young pitcher will be after a bad outing. Good to see that bad outing didn't faze him.

[Sea Ray]

Well that's why managers bunt in those situations. Still shouldn't have had Schebler doing it though

You shouldn't bunt guys who can't bunt. Managers need to keep a player's skill set in mind