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NatiRedGals
04-03-2018, 02:14 PM
Here we go again13427

cumberlandreds
04-03-2018, 02:16 PM
Here are the lineups if they do get to play this one. We get the Goose at 2nd base.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZ4IsSoXUAAl4Jk.jpg:large

Raisor
04-03-2018, 02:16 PM
The line up today is sub-optimal.

cumberlandreds
04-03-2018, 02:18 PM
Tornado warning and a heavy thunderstorms predicted for this evening. If they do post pone I wonder if they will make it up tomorrow? Saying that I have no idea if the Cubs are off. I am assuming they are.

reds44
04-03-2018, 02:18 PM
Pray for rain

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Tornado warning and a heavy thunderstorms predicted for this evening. If they do post pone I wonder if they will make it up tomorrow? Saying that I have no idea if the Cubs are off. I am assuming they are.

They are, but I bet they would make it up later in the year

WrongVerb
04-03-2018, 02:21 PM
Tornado warning and a heavy thunderstorms predicted for this evening. If they do post pone I wonder if they will make it up tomorrow? Saying that I have no idea if the Cubs are off. I am assuming they are.

I looked and they are. On Thursday the Reds play in Pittsburgh and the Cubs play in Milwaukee, so playing a day game on Wednesday shouldn't impact any travel schedules.

Wonderful Monds
04-03-2018, 02:34 PM
Good to see the Winker leading off experiment has already ended

On the bright side there is no way this game gets played

StRedlegs900
04-03-2018, 02:41 PM
Good to see the Winker leading off experiment has already ended

On the bright side there is no way this game gets played

In Price's defense, Billy HAS been lighting it up offensively so far this season. To me, he's showed what he's needed to show to be put back up there.

/sarcasm

NebraskaRed
04-03-2018, 02:53 PM
I could have sworn this was an early afternoon game. Anyway, chances seem slim that they're playing tonight, yes?

Spanky
04-03-2018, 03:08 PM
Good to see the Winker leading off experiment has already ended

On the bright side there is no way this game gets played

He might be batting him lower because of the lefty match-up. Billy does have a .368 Avg. with 2 dingers in his career Vs. Lester.

757690
04-03-2018, 03:14 PM
He might be batting him lower because of the lefty match-up. Billy does have a .368 Avg. with 2 dingers in his career Vs. Lester.

This is why I never get too upset over lineups. There’s always deeper info that we don’t know that goes into the manager’s reasoning.

CaiGuy
04-03-2018, 03:18 PM
If you are going to do the stack the righty thing, might as well just start Ervin in RF and bat him in Winkers spot.

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This is why I never get too upset over lineups. There’s always deeper info that we don’t know that goes into the manager’s reasoning.

I don't want to dive deeper into Price's reasoning...I don't think you could come back from that trip.

DocRed
04-03-2018, 03:27 PM
AccuWeather seems slightly more optimistic than Weather.com. Either way doesn't look good though...

BernieCarbo
04-03-2018, 03:55 PM
This is why I never get too upset over lineups. There’s always deeper info that we don’t know that goes into the manager’s reasoning.

Billy owned Scherzer too, before this year. I just want Billy to get as few plate appearances as possible.

Chip R
04-03-2018, 04:13 PM
I could have sworn this was an early afternoon game. Anyway, chances seem slim that they're playing tonight, yes?

Chances of this game being played are... remote.


https://youtu.be/LIr9SOpGhJM?t=7s

Kc61
04-03-2018, 04:27 PM
Reds are scheduled to face lefties today and next game, Thursday. That has a role in the lineup construction, including Gosselin for Gennett. Likely will see Mes on Thursday and Duvall once again. Then if Pirates revert to righties (their rotation is TBA) we'll see more of the lefty batting group.

I might have started Ervin today if only because I want Billy's defense in the Pittsburgh outfield, which is considerably larger than GABP. But if BH matches up with Lester, that's ok.

Don't think it's unusual for Winker to move down in the order against a lefty like Lester.

If today gets rained out, that could cost Reed the start. Bailey should be ready to go if the game is made up tomorrow.

In fact, Reed might go to AAA if today is rained out -- because perhaps Finnegan would be ready to start by the 8th or 9th, with no need for a fifth starter before then. Reds might opt for a reliever rather than Reed. But that's getting a bit ahead of things . . . .

Tony Cloninger
04-03-2018, 04:31 PM
Still does not explain why Goose is batting 2nd and not Suarez. Enough with the clown and this Dusty dogma.

Raisor
04-03-2018, 04:35 PM
Still does not explain why Goose is batting 2nd and not Suarez. Enough with the clown and this Dusty dogma.

Career OBP of 350 vs LHP, but yeah I'd put Suarez there until Senzel is ready

Kc61
04-03-2018, 04:37 PM
Still does not explain why Goose is batting 2nd and not Suarez. Enough with the clown and this Dusty dogma.

It can be explained. Suarez is hitting cleanup. Bat him second and your lineup runs out of gas real early. So you have Hamilton, Suarez, Votto, Duvall.

Then you have what? Gosselin fifth? Lefty Winker fifth? Barnhart fifth? Peraza fifth? Reed fifth?

Reds lineup against lefties is a bit shallow, so I can understand this decision. If Mes were playing against a lefty, then I might agree, he could hit fifth, Gosselin sixth, etc. with Geno in the two hole.

reds44
04-03-2018, 05:01 PM
It can be explained. Suarez is hitting cleanup. Bat him second and your lineup runs out of gas real early. So you have Hamilton, Suarez, Votto, Duvall.

Then you have what? Gosselin fifth? Lefty Winker fifth? Barnhart fifth? Peraza fifth? Reed fifth?

Reds lineup against lefties is a bit shallow, so I can understand this decision. If Mes were playing against a lefty, then I might agree, he could hit fifth, Gosselin sixth, etc. with Geno in the two hole.

Yeah, in Price’s defense as much as liked the OD lineup, once you got past Schebler at 5 it got real bad real quick. Barnhart, Peraza, the pitcher spot, and Billy is a pretty terrible run of hitters.

Tony Cloninger
04-03-2018, 05:01 PM
Well you guys just had to use clear and concise logic on me.

M2
04-03-2018, 05:16 PM
I expected this would be a Mesoraco start. I hope Barnhart's in there for the defense and not because this would be too heavy a schedule for Devin.

Wolves198921
04-03-2018, 05:26 PM
Why is Reed even on the roster? He is terrible, I remember his lone start last year against the Cubs he pitched so poorly that he was the Cubs best player. The other four pitchers are good to solid, but we are missing a fifth guy.

Tom Servo
04-03-2018, 05:32 PM
Why is Reed even on the roster?
It's a spot start, and it's increasingly looking like it might not even happen given the weather.

M2
04-03-2018, 05:38 PM
It's a spot start, and it's increasingly looking like it might not even happen given the weather.

I hope they play. Tornadoes might help Reed get the ball into the strike zone more often.

Wonderful Monds
04-03-2018, 05:45 PM
Actually looks like the weather went south and it might get played after all

DocRed
04-03-2018, 05:50 PM
I haven't seen a drop of rain for well over an hour here and I live a little more than an hour north. That's after getting bombarded all day from rain.

JaxRed
04-03-2018, 06:09 PM
C Trent says will be delayed.

NebraskaRed
04-03-2018, 06:36 PM
13429

757690
04-03-2018, 06:41 PM
If it gets rained out, can we say the Reds swept the Cubs?

Raisor
04-03-2018, 06:47 PM
13429

I never get credit when I help these bozos out

bleedsred
04-03-2018, 06:48 PM
Is it mean to hope this thing gets drug out to late this evening and finally rescheduled to a date later in the season? Then all those cubs fans have just spent their money and time in Cincy for a rainout....that is my way of looking at a rainout with a positive outlook.

DocRed
04-03-2018, 06:49 PM
Zobrist being Zobrist...

WrongVerb
04-03-2018, 06:50 PM
There's a whole line of storms on the Indiana/Illinois border moving east. I am doubtful this game gets played tonight.

KYExtemper
04-03-2018, 06:53 PM
Reds Twitter says they will give another update at 7:30 due to their not being a "good window" to get started.

Raisor
04-03-2018, 06:53 PM
There's a whole line of storms on the Indiana/Illinois border moving east. I am doubtful this game gets played tonight.

go join the weather service nerd

Big Klu
04-03-2018, 07:10 PM
Rainout tonight?

No broadcast here this evening. FSO is broadcasting the Blue Jackets, the alternate FSO channel is showing the Cavaliers, and the local radio affiliate has the Blue Jackets as well.

KYExtemper
04-03-2018, 07:14 PM
So glad we had this delay so we could watch "Cookin' with Tucker"

Big Klu
04-03-2018, 07:16 PM
So glad we had this delay so we could watch "Cookin' with Tucker"

Could be worse. You could get your choice of Cavs or Blue Jackets.

KYExtemper
04-03-2018, 07:19 PM
Could be worse. You could get your choice of Cavs or Blue Jackets.

How can FSO do that when they said they'd broadcast all 162 games for the Reds?

Tom Servo
04-03-2018, 07:21 PM
Rainout tonight?

No broadcast here this evening. FSO is broadcasting the Blue Jackets, the alternate FSO channel is showing the Cavaliers, and the local radio affiliate has the Blue Jackets as well.

Did you check WGN?

Red Raindog
04-03-2018, 07:36 PM
go join the weather service nerd

hey -- that was my major at Purdue -- for a while anyway --- radar looks like a short window before the aforementioned line comes in

strong storms hitting us now -- Northern Indiana though

Big Klu
04-03-2018, 07:42 PM
How can FSO do that when they said they'd broadcast all 162 games for the Reds?

I don't know. I'm assuming it's my local cable provider's fault.


Did you check WGN?

No, WGN has Black Hawk Down.

DocRed
04-03-2018, 07:46 PM
I don't know. I'm assuming it's my local cable provider's fault.



No, WGN has Black Hawk Down.

I have 2 FSO's on Spectrum, FSO and FSO alt, 1309 and 1310 for me. Check them both if you have 2

Tony Cloninger
04-03-2018, 07:51 PM
At least we found a cool nickname for Reed. The Tornado.

Roy Tucker
04-03-2018, 07:53 PM
Jim Day and Billy Hamilton watching a highlight catch reel. Those two are pretty good together.

Big Klu
04-03-2018, 07:58 PM
I have 2 FSO's on Spectrum, FSO and FSO alt, 1309 and 1310 for me. Check them both if you have 2

One has the Blue Jackets, and the other has the Cavaliers. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

ochoa30
04-03-2018, 08:02 PM
Any update?

KYExtemper
04-03-2018, 08:05 PM
I hate when the Reds tweet "Update at 7:30!" and then don't post a thing.

Roy Tucker
04-03-2018, 08:06 PM
Game cancelled. No makeup date yet.

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Absolutely pouring here in Mason.

Tom Servo
04-03-2018, 08:07 PM
Cincinnati Reds
@Reds


Tonight's game against the Cubs has been postponed. The teams will play a split doubleheader on Saturday, May 19 at 1:10 p.m. ET and 7:10 p.m. ET.

WrongVerb
04-03-2018, 08:08 PM
hey -- that was my major at Purdue -- for a while anyway --- radar looks like a short window before the aforementioned line comes in

strong storms hitting us now -- Northern Indiana though

That's my degree. I considered going to Purdue before winding up at Florida State.

DocRed
04-03-2018, 08:09 PM
Dang 2 straight days without baseball

Strikes Out Looking
04-03-2018, 08:10 PM
So who pitches tomorrow? Homer or the Tornado?

westofyou
04-03-2018, 08:10 PM
Dang 2 straight days without baseball

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks later, that's where I'll be

Tom Servo
04-03-2018, 08:12 PM
So who pitches tomorrow? Homer or the Tornado?
No game tomorrow.

Brutus23
04-03-2018, 08:16 PM
GO NOLES! I went to tOSU and FSU. FSU almost had that damn team up north in the tournament.

Big Klu
04-03-2018, 08:18 PM
At least we found a cool nickname for Reed. The Tornado.

Red Tornado?

https://pre00.deviantart.net/b066/th/pre/i/2011/188/d/4/red_tornado_by_craigcermak-d3lbqsc.jpg

Z-Fly
04-03-2018, 08:26 PM
Red Tornado?

https://pre00.deviantart.net/b066/th/pre/i/2011/188/d/4/red_tornado_by_craigcermak-d3lbqsc.jpg

Way to totally redeem yourself Klu. Made my night.

Red Raindog
04-03-2018, 08:35 PM
That's my degree. I considered going to Purdue before winding up at Florida State.

So what do you do with your degree? ---- Vietnam War was raging -- I wanted to go hurricane hunting after going ROTC but flunked the physical -- nailed by the same cranky back that I just had fused 6 weeks ago -- I went into business before I got further with the degree --- going into business was my plan all along but it was to own my own forecasting service targeting California users --- and to bed down as many beach ladies as possible ---- ah well plans are made for changing

Strikes Out Looking
04-03-2018, 08:42 PM
No game tomorrow.

So who pitches the game after tomorrow? Reed, Bailey or TBA?

Tom Servo
04-03-2018, 08:43 PM
So who pitches the game after tomorrow? Reed, Bailey or TBA?
C. Trent Rosecrans
@ctrent

Bailey, Castillo, Romano, Mahle vs Pirates

757690
04-03-2018, 08:51 PM
Does Reed stay up or go back to start in AAA?

Raisor
04-03-2018, 09:03 PM
Does Reed stay up or go back to start in AAA?

I'm guessing he goes down. They'll bring up a reliever

Kc61
04-03-2018, 09:06 PM
Does Reed stay up or go back to start in AAA?

Reds need a fifth starter Monday in Philadelphia. They need to decide who gets that start and act accordingly.

If the answer is Reed, he can’t start over the weekend at AAA. He could pitch say three innings on Thursday, minor league opening day. But that would be about it.

So it all depends on their plans for Monday, who is the guy, and then it falls into place.

Tom Servo
04-03-2018, 09:07 PM
Reds need a fifth starter Monday in Philadelphia. They need to decide who gets that start and act accordingly.

I think they've pretty much decided it will be Garrett.

reds44
04-03-2018, 09:17 PM
I think they've pretty much decided it will be Garrett.

Huh? Literally everything I’ve read says it’ll be Finnegan. He’s throwing a simulated game tomorrow, which will line him up to go Monday.

Tom Servo
04-03-2018, 09:24 PM
Huh? Literally everything I’ve read says it’ll be Finnegan. He’s throwing a simulated game tomorrow, which will line him up to go Monday.
I guess that makes sense, but it seems a little surprising they don't want him to make an actual rehab start.

reds44
04-03-2018, 09:27 PM
I guess that makes sense, but it seems a little surprising they don't want him to make an actual rehab start.

Yeah, I don’t get why the urgency to run him out there either, but everything points to it happening.

Kc61
04-03-2018, 09:59 PM
Anyway I think Cody Reed will go down to AAA unless he’s the Monday starter. If he is the Monday starter, then I think he’ll just throw on the side and stay on the active roster.

Reds seem to want Reed to start games, so if it’s not for Reds in Philly, it’ll be for Louisville over the weekend.

WVRedsFan
04-04-2018, 01:38 AM
Good to see the Winker leading off experiment has already ended

On the bright side there is no way this game gets playedIt seems funny that the times Billy has batted low i the order, we have 2 on and 1 out. Billy does his usual making an out and then the pitcher comes up. If you must play him, bat him lead off. Please, but don't bat him 8th.

WVRedsFan
04-04-2018, 01:42 AM
Huh? Literally everything I’ve read says it’ll be Finnegan. He’s throwing a simulated game tomorrow, which will line him up to go Monday.

Price love Finnegan. And he thinks Reed is special. Finnegan will soon be in the rotation, so what about Amir? Boggles the mind.

Kinsm
04-04-2018, 02:01 AM
So what do you do with your degree? ---- Vietnam War was raging -- I wanted to go hurricane hunting after going ROTC but flunked the physical -- nailed by the same cranky back that I just had fused 6 weeks ago -- I went into business before I got further with the degree --- going into business was my plan all along but it was to own my own forecasting service targeting California users --- and to bed down as many beach ladies as possible ---- ah well plans are made for changing

Probably didn't help with the cranky back.

Red Raindog
04-04-2018, 06:44 AM
Probably didn't help with the cranky back.

If only --- that was the plan -- not the reality

cumberlandreds
04-04-2018, 07:35 AM
Did you check WGN?

WGN America doesn't carry Cubs any longer. Only local WGN does and you have to live in Chicago to get that channel. The era of the Superstations carrying baseball ended a couple of years ago, IIRC.