6/29/2017 Reds vs The Brew Masters

[cumberlandreds]

Reds go for the sweep tonight. Bailey hoping to improve upon a 42.30 ERA. And Schebler is rewarded with a day off after making that great catch last night.


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[Henry Clay]

It's a pretty steep drop off in offensive production between Alcantra and Schebler.

[CaiGuy]

I predict Homer's ERA will go down a bit today.

[Big Klu]

I predict Homer's ERA will go down a bit today.

One can only hope.

[PutPeteIn]

Thames out for Milwaukee as well and they only have two lefty bats in the lineup.
Nelson is a nothing special righty so If Bailey can pitch 6 inns of 3 runs or less the Reds should prevail and cut it to 5.5 and possible only 4 back in loss column if Nats beat the Cubbies again which they currently are in the 8th 4-2.

[Big Klu]

It's a pretty steep drop off in offensive production between Alcantra and Schebler.

THom in the employees' commissary when he heard the news that Arismendy was starting:

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[Tom Servo]

Braun again. 1-0 Brewers.

[NebraskaRed]

Ryan Braun...

[reds44]

I wonder how many times Thom says "now you talk about" during the course of a game

[Tom Servo]

You can see the glimpses of good Homer with the splitter but overall he still seems a bit off. Hopefully it's only rust still being knocked off.

[Tom Servo]

Did Thom say he or Chris was drinking most of the day?

[Tom Servo]

Pina again. 2-0 Brewers.

[reds44]

ah jeez

[NebraskaRed]

got that ERA down to 24.55

[BluegrassRedleg]

Homer has reduced his ERA by 18.00 today.


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[NebraskaRed]

if Cozart makes it, I expect a donkey bobblehead

[reds44]

remember when Suarez was good?

[Tom Servo]

remember when Suarez was good?
BABIP under under .140 the last two weeks will do that.

[GADawg]

With little kids I usually have to DVR these games and try to catch up to y'all as the night goes on but watching live tonight I just realized that I'm not gonna be able to fast forward thru the Peraza, Alcantara, and Bailey ab's

[Tom Servo]

Villar. HR. 3-0 Brewers.

[reds44]

this is going great lol

[WVRedsFan]

Welp. Looks like Homer is a long way from being back.

[NebraskaRed]

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Watching that ERA....

[reds44]

wait until Bailey and Finnegan get back

[WVRedsFan]

With little kids I usually have to DVR these games and try to catch up to y'all as the night goes on but watching live tonight I just realized that I'm not gonna be able to fast forward thru the Peraza, Alcantara, and Bailey ab'sMaybe I missed it, buy why no Schebler?

[Tom Servo]

Oh god, Linda Antus. That's what I needed.

[Norse1978]

I think Homer's arm is done. I'm not sure what you do with him.

[Big Klu]

Maybe I missed it, buy why no Schebler?

Just getting a day off.

[reds44]

oh no, Linda Antus is back

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I think Homer's arm is done. I'm not sure what you do with him.

it's been 4 innings. Velocity is there. Chill.

[WVRedsFan]

Linda is so annoying

[Tom Servo]

it's been 4 innings. Velocity is there. Chill.
It's clearly not his arm either, he's just missing spots.

[reds44]

It's clearly not his arm either, he's just missing spots.

it's almost like he's pitched like 30 big league innings in 3 years.

[Norse1978]

oh no, Linda Antus is back

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it's been 4 innings. Velocity is there. Chill.

Believe me I hope your right I hope he can stabilize.

[VR]

Arroyo snuck in and stole Homer's jersey apparently.


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[Big Klu]

Are they still playing baseball?

[Tom Servo]

4-0 Brewers, nearly another HR.

[Kc61]

My only comment about this game is that Alcantara doesn't look like an outfielder to me.

[GADawg]

Oh god, Linda Antus. That's what I needed.

Insult to injury....I guess we haven't suffered enough

[reds44]

linda's body count has to be through the roof lol

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My only comment about this game is that Alcantara doesn't look like an outfielder to me.

and you drew this conclusion from the routine flyout he caught or the ball Griffey in his prime wouldn't have caught that was just hit?

[WVRedsFan]

My only comment about this game is that Alcantara doesn't look like an outfielder to me.nor a hitter.

[Tom Servo]

Yeah Alcantara should have put his hands up. But how do they not rule that lodged?

[Kc61]

linda's body count has to be through the roof lol

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and you drew this conclusion from the routine flyout he caught or the ball Griffey in his prime wouldn't have caught that was just hit?

I drew this conclusion watching the player in the outfield.

[SteelSD]

As bad as Homer Bailey is tonight, these people hocking Cincinnati tourism this inning are worse. Terrible presentation skills...really creepy. I've been to Cinci but may never return just due to the risk of potentially meeting them.

[Norse1978]

Replay is useless

[reds44]

I drew this conclusion watching the player in the outfield.

i think you drew this conclusion because you don't like him and it has nothing to do with anything that's happened tonight

[GADawg]

My only comment about this game is that Alcantara doesn't look like an outfielder to me.

But he's valuable because he's not good at 6 or 7 different positions

[SteelSD]

Bryan Price ejected, probably so he can say that he left the game before one of his starting pitchers...

[reds44]

this is not going well lol

[Tom Servo]

Probably should have let Homer make some more rehab starts

[DocRed]

Yeesh Homer....

[Strikes Out Looking]

Probably should have let Homer make some more rehab starts

Probably should have let Homer test free agency.

[reds44]

Probably should have let Homer test free agency.

(flame emoji)

[Norse1978]

I would put Homer back on the DL.

[Tom Servo]

Probably should have let Homer test free agency.
Go get a time machine then

[NebraskaRed]

I would put Homer back on the DL.

ok...why?

[WVRedsFan]

i think you drew this conclusion because you don't like him and it has nothing to do with anything that's happened tonight

I don't know about Kc, but I don't think he's a very good player, so I hate to see him in the lineup--career .198 hitter with .244 OBP

[SteelSD]

Probably should have let Homer make some more rehab starts

Nah. He's so bad right now that his rehab starts would need rehab.

[reds44]

I would put Homer back on the DL.

why? he's not hurt and he's barely pitched in three years. he needs innings.


i'm seriously surprised how impatient people are when guys struggle playing for a team going nowhere.

[PutPeteIn]

For the love of God yank him.

[reds44]

I don't know about Kc, but I don't think he's a very good player, so I hate to see him in the lineup--career .198 hitter with .244 OBP
totally fair, but for KC to say he drew a conclusion AA doesn't look like an OFer when there's ball two balls hit in his direction is....odd.

[Tom Servo]

i'm seriously surprised how impatient people are when guys struggle playing for a team going nowhere.
We're in a playoff race!!1

[Wolves198921]

I feel sorry for the fans there. They can't just turn the tv off and go to bed. Good thing about baseball is that if you have a terrible game then just turn it off and try again tomorrow.

[NebraskaRed]

Trea Turner has a fracture in his wrist.

So, Nats and Dbacks as possible trade candidates?

[WVRedsFan]

What you're seeing here tonight is the reason the Reds are not a contender, as expected

[SteelSD]

I feel sorry for the fans there. They can't just turn the tv off and go to bed. Good thing about baseball is that if you have a terrible game then just turn it off and try again tomorrow.

I feel bad for the fans there because it's REALLY expensive to drink your way through a ballgame like this at a MLB park.

[Norse1978]

[QUOTE=Tom Servo;3663390]We're in a playoff race!!1[/QUO
Never they said they were in a race I just wanna be healthy and not get hurt again.

[PutPeteIn]

This was a pretty big game to sit Shebler. Price is a moron.

[NebraskaRed]

Trea Turner has a fracture in his wrist.

So, Nats and Dbacks as possible trade candidates?

Cozart for Heisey straight up

[GADawg]

It's pouring rain here and my satellite is out for now....God is good

[reds44]

This was a pretty big game to sit Shebler. Price is a moron.

Yeah that's why they're down 6-0 lol

[Tom Servo]

Yeah that's why they're down 6-0 lol
This game thread rules.

[Big Klu]

THom really doesn't like Stuart Turner.

[SteelSD]

This was a pretty big game to sit Shebler. Price is a moron.

That's like blaming the management of the Titanic for not having a percussion section to play with the string quartet while the boat sunk.

[Tom Servo]

THom really doesn't like Stuart Turner.
Noticed this too. Apparently he's not familiar with Rule 5 stashing.

[corkedbat]

Not sure why Alcatara is getting at-bats when Darnell Sweeney is at Louisville.

[NebraskaRed]

Stuart Turner will turn this team around

[Tom Servo]

Not sure why Alcatara is getting at-bats when Darnell Sweeney is at Louisville.
We can make the change but what does is matter? Alacantra gets maybe 1 start a week.

[reds44]

We can make the change but what does is matter? Alacantra gets maybe 1 start a week.

All starts matter when you're in a pennant race

[Norse1978]

I would like to see Sweeney get a shot this to see if he could be a utility guy for next year.

[Tom Servo]

Kevin Shackelford making his MLB debut.

[NebraskaRed]

Rusty Shackelford in to pitch

[Strikes Out Looking]

Here's the problem with patience - there is only so much most fans have. I understand that there have been injuries - and Homer had multiple injuries and Disco has had multiple injuries and Finnegan has had multiple injuries... At some point, the organization needs to figure out how to get major league starting pitching or they'll be the Montreal Reds.

[reds44]

Schebler would have caught that. stupid price

[Tom Servo]

Welcome to the big leagues, Shack. Villar HR again.

[SteelSD]

Villar just whackelforded that Shackelford offering.

[Norse1978]

I agree 100 percent. I just like to see some progress next year.

[chuck6660]

Yep, the Reds rotation will be set with the return of Bailey, Finnegan and Disco! "Homer" Bailey has now lowered his season ERA to 27.00 :eek:

[reds44]

guarantee you that was the first time Thom has ever noticed that guy smiling

[Big Klu]

I predict Homer's ERA will go down a bit today.

You are correct, sir.

Homer's ERA drops 16.20 runs, from 43.20 to 27.00.

[SteelSD]

I'm not sure why folks are so worried about the length of MLB games. Most of the Reds games are over after four innings.

[NebraskaRed]

Could we see a position player pitch this game?

Ohhh I hope so

[Crumbley]

Who in the hell is this jabroni?

[WVRedsFan]

Uncle.

[Big Klu]

I'm surprised fans aren't demanding their money back.

[Tom Servo]

It's only the 4th inning lol

[Kingspoint]

Bryan Price ejected, probably so he can say that he left the game before one of his starting pitchers...

He really needed a couple of beers.

[NebraskaRed]

Kivlehan could probably pitch an inning, maybe two. Let's see it

[Big Klu]

Kivlehan could probably pitch an inning, maybe two. Let's see it

Nah, Stuart Turner. The Reds have to justify his existence to THom.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Kivlehan could probably pitch an inning, maybe two. Let's see it

I'm tellin' you guys: this is the year for Fan Pitch Night.

[Kingspoint]

why? he's not hurt and he's barely pitched in three years. he needs innings.


i'm seriously surprised how impatient people are when guys struggle playing for a team going nowhere.

Going nowhere? We were about to sweep the first place team and get within four games in the loss column of them weeks before the All-Star break. Homer is trying his best to make sure we don't catch the Brewers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This was a pretty big game to sit Shebler. Price is a moron.

2 things.

Why is this a "pretty big game"?
And how would Schebler have addressed the pitching that's allowed 10 runs today?

[reds44]

Look on the bright side, the cubs come to town tomorrow

[SteelSD]

Watching this game is like seeing a 300 pound middle-aged gal in Wal Mart who's wearing a tube top and spandex shorts. You want to look away...you know you should...but...you...just...can't.

[reds44]

Going nowhere? We were about to sweep the first place team and get within four games in the loss column of them weeks before the All-Star break. Homer is trying his best to make sure we don't catch the Brewers.

What position do you play?

Yeah, and they nearly had that sweep with the 10 run deficit.

They've lost 18 out of 22 now. Give it up.

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Watching this game is like seeing a 300 pound middle-aged gal in Wal Mart who's wearing a tube top and spandex shorts. You want to look away...you know you should...but...you...just...can't.

dibs

[BluegrassRedleg]

At least we still have a Votto. HR #22

[Big Klu]

Shackelford will probably be out there for a while to absorb a few innings (and a beating), and then will probably be sent back to Louisville (maybe never to be seen again).

[NebraskaRed]

VOTTO

[SteelSD]

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Hey, if you can climb the mountain, plant your flag bro.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I need PutPeteIn to update me on the playoff race.

[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. Joey Votto - 243
8. Jay Bruce - 233
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

[BluegrassRedleg]

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. Joey Votto - 243
8. Jay Bruce - 233
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

Making a run at Dunn for #4 spot by end of season? Has he got 49 in him?

[durl]

I'm tellin' you guys: this is the year for Fan Pitch Night.
Do we have a Waterboy?

[GADawg]

Is that Arroyo on the left field line tonight? Good on him for being a team guy

[Big Klu]

Making a run at Dunn for #4 spot by end of season? Has he got 49 in him?

That will be tough, but not impossible. More likely that he will catch Dunn some time next year.

[NebraskaRed]

Weird. A scoreless inning.

[Big Klu]

Corey Hart (the singer) is from Montreal, Quebec.

Corey Hart (the outfielder) is from Bowling Green, Kentucky.

[Kc61]

I understand and support rebuilding, I thought Reds would lose 90 this year, I'm not shocked.

But man, this team really has some horrid pitching. Last year too. I mean, if you try to watch these games simply as a fan, just looking for competitive baseball, it's almost impossible. So many of them over in the fourth inning. Homers allowed in bunches.

It's almost laughable. Whatever you think of their announcers, I feel for them, trying to fill air for 3 1/2 hours with the Reds hopelessly behind much of the time.

I hope the Reds try and change things for next year because this is just terrible.

[GADawg]

I never imagined that "TBA" would make his 35 starts this season....getting our money's worth

[klw]

Washington County Courthouse!! Everyone drink!

[GADawg]

Washington County Courthouse!! Everyone drink!

Everyone's been drinking since 7:20

[Kc61]

I never imagined that "TBA" would make his 35 starts this season....getting our money's worth

That's only the starters. Not sure I have ever seen as much mop-up relief pitching in my life.

[BluegrassRedleg]

TBA truly has a rubber arm.

[Big Klu]

Washington County Courthouse!! Everyone drink!

Washington Court House is not in Washington County. It's in Fayette County.

Marietta is the county seat of Washington County.

[NebraskaRed]

Washington Court House is not in Washington County. It's in Fayette County.

Marietta is the county seat of Washington County.

Cincinnati Reds Baseball 2017: we talk about county seats.

[BluegrassRedleg]

100 mph on the black. Didn't get the call, but I like the giddy-up and location. No give-in.

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Washington Court House is not in Washington County. It's in Fayette County.

Marietta is the county seat of Washington County.

And Clinton County has never voted for a Clinton.

[UPRedsFan]

Not sure why Alcatara is getting at-bats when Darnell Sweeney is at Louisville.

Where's Hernan?

[GADawg]

TBA truly has a rubber arm.

HE'S the guy we should be moving at the deadline

[NebraskaRed]

It's hot in Arizona?

[Big Klu]

Cincinnati Reds Baseball 2017: we talk about county seats.

Is there really anything else to talk about tonight? :D

[BluegrassRedleg]

Is there really anything else to talk about tonight? :D

Skyline vs. Gold Star

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Two HR night for Votto.

[Tom Servo]

Votto! :jump:

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Joey Votto, who has tied George Foster for sixth place on the Reds all-time home run list!


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
6. Joey Votto - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
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

[GADawg]

Congratulations to Joey Votto, who has tied George Foster for sixth place on the Reds all-time home run list!


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
6. Joey Votto - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
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

15Fan probably sulking somewhere tonight

[WVRedsFan]

Thom insists the Reds are contenders. Crazy

[WVRedsFan]

"I'm going to a Reds game this summer, but only when a Major League pitcher is pitching."--overheard at Hardee's this morning. Anonymous wise guy said, "Good luck"

[klw]

Ariel Hernandez is fun to watch. I assume he is done for the night and it looks like Votto is out so I am calling it a game.

[PutPeteIn]

Just wanted to share my good news with everyone, Joey Votto officially adopted me tonight....he's my new Daddy!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Thom insists the Reds are contenders. Crazy

PutThomIn?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Time for one more Craig Counsel story!!!11!!

[Big Klu]

Tonight's Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game is Joey Votto, who was 2-for-2 with a pair of solo HR's and a BB, and tied George Foster for sixth place on the Reds all-time home run list.

[JaxRed]

Watching this game is like seeing a 300 pound middle-aged gal in Wal Mart who's wearing a tube top and spandex shorts. You want to look away...you know you should...but...you...just...can't.

Can she pitch?

[ScotlandRed]

What an absolute travesty is Joey Votto doesn't make it to the all star game. 5th in voting behind a guys who's been injured for 2 months and Rizzo who, despite being a very good player, isn't Joey Votto.

Rizzo does have the World series bounce and the media love in though.