4/21/18 Reds @ Cardinals

[NebraskaRed]

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Schebler returns and Blandino gets two starts in a row.

[mth123]

Hit Barnhart 2nd, Peraza 9th with Blandino and Bailey each moving up a spot, and that's about the best they can do on offense with this group of players on the roster IMO. Hate Schebler in CF and Winker in RF, but if getting the bats going is the idea, today is the day for it. No young pitcher out there to suffer the consequences of the clown show in the OF and it definitely upgrades the line-up.

[Kinsm]

Why can't Duvall move to RF?

[rob meehan]

why cant duvall move to third?

[Strikes Out Looking]

Why can't Duvall be traded?

[Cincy23]

Tired of seeing Peraza in the 2 spot. It's proven he's not going to get on base much at all. I understand Geno is normally there, but why would we want Peraza getting an extra at bat over say Tucker? He's basically a glorified pitcher with the bat. Price quit texting in the lineups, you're out bro.

[Circleville Guy]

Tired of seeing Peraza in the 2 spot. It's proven he's not going to get on base much at all. I understand Geno is normally there, but why would we want Peraza getting an extra at bat over say Tucker? He's basically a glorified pitcher with the bat. Price quit texting in the lineups, you're out bro. You don’t like Peraza’s .240 OBP? Ha Ha. Let’s hope that Joey Votto finds himself today too!

[JaxRed]

If you have 2 guys struggling badly (Duval and Hamilton), why not have the righty take a seat, leaving the switching "hitting" good defender in CF?

[RedTeamGo!]

You know what would be great?

If Votto removes his head out of his ass today.

[Circleville Guy]

If you have 2 guys struggling badly (Duval and Hamilton), why not have the righty take a seat, leaving the switching "hitting" good defender in CF? Maybe this is the game they start using Billy as a pinch runner/late inning defensive replacement.

[mth123]

If you have 2 guys struggling badly (Duval and Hamilton), why not have the righty take a seat, leaving the switching "hitting" good defender in CF?

If you are going to sit Billy, if for no other reason than to rest him, the time to do it is when Homer Bailey is on the mound. I want Billy's glove in their when the four kids are pitching.

[Tom Servo]

You know what would be great?

If Votto removes his head out of his ass today.
damn, you got em

[RedTeamGo!]

damn, you got em

Reverse reverse jinx, Tom. Come on.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Winker

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Peraza sacrifices him over

[Big Klu]

Infield hit for Winker

Damn, he's slow.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks. 1st and 2nd

[Red Raindog]

You know what would be great?

If Votto removes his head out of his ass today.

does a walk count?

[Umkubas]

Seventh walk for the Canadian, Joey Votto

Go Canada Go

[Tom Servo]

Seventh walk for the Canadian, Joey Votto

Go Canada Go
This is the strangest bit lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Scooter chases a high pitch and strikes out swinging

[Umkubas]

BOO

[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall also strikes out swinging. Another blown scoring chance is pretty much the theme of the season

[Tom Servo]

Move Schebler and Barnhart up, Duvall and Gennett down in the order.

[50YrRedsFan]

breaking news, Reds fail to score

[CaiGuy]

Duvall and Gennet are not terrible, but when they are your middle-of-the-order, that's a problem.

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That inning felt scripted, watching the Red's bat day-after-day is like groundhog day.

Have enjoyed watching Homer pitch so far this year, though. Seen a couple of his starts live.

[Red Raindog]

hit pretty good / George --- Winker comes in two steps to catch it

[CaiGuy]

does a walk count?

If Votto is up, and Scooter and Duvall are due up, I pitch around him everytime.

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hit pretty good / George --- Winker comes in two steps to catch it

Still better than tHom

[Reds Fanatic]

hit pretty good / George --- Winker comes in two steps to catch it

George has the worst depth perception. Thinks every ball in the air is about to go out.

Now Molina steals 2nd

[Tom Servo]

Wow, Homer gets out Jose Martinez. He is our ace.

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lmao George says Ozuna "fits better" than Stanton in St. Louis

[Reds Fanatic]

Tucker nails Molina at 3rd

[JaxRed]

Maybe this is the game they start using Billy as a pinch runner/late inning defensive replacement.

I'd be cool with that.

[Cincy23]

Hell of a play by Tucker

[NebraskaRed]

Cardinals fail to score. Cardinals are the new Reds.

Game over.

[CaiGuy]

I think Homer and Barnhart baited him, lol. Couldn't be a better guy to throw out.

[Tom Servo]

Elbow pad for Schebler now, just as one might have figured.

[CaiGuy]

Game over.

Either that or we will be in some never-ending, million extra-inning, purgatory of a game.

[NebraskaRed]

Schebler never struck me as a college guy, but good for him!

[Umkubas]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino gains his second major league put out on 2-5 caught stealing.

Go Stanford Cardinal Baseball

[Red Raindog]

Either that or we will be in some never-ending, million extra-inning, purgatory of a game.

you mean like about the whole season so far?

[CaiGuy]

6 more quick innings for the Red's followed by a 2 out rally in the 9th only to fall a bit short. We've seen this movie already.

Or they break out their bats in a major way. I vote for that one.

[Ron Madden]

Nice effort by Peraza

[Tom Servo]

I really do like these Cardinals uniforms, sorry if this offends

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that's what i get for praising the STL uniforms

2-0 Cardinals

[Ron Madden]

Dang another 2 run bomb

[KronoRed]

Why can't Duvall be traded?

30 homers 100 rbi's

[Umkubas]

3rd home run allowed by Bailey

The no-hitters rule

[Umkubas]

30 homers 100 rbi's

The biggest reason, Duvall labours for $645,000, a bargain......eligible for arbitration in 2019

[RedTeamGo!]

3rd home run allowed by Bailey

The no-hitters rule

No hitters?

[NebraskaRed]

3rd home run allowed by Bailey

The no-hitters rule

I feel like you're doing some sort of performance art that I'm not quite understanding

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds in a big hole (for them), down 2-0.

[Big Klu]

Why isn't Bailey batting eighth?

[Ron Madden]

Why isn't Bailey batting eighth?

Because Billy is on the bench

[NebraskaRed]

"sense of urgency" doesn't need to translate as "swing at the first pitch"

[Tom Servo]

oww, Peraza plunked

[RedTeamGo!]

I feel like you're doing some sort of performance art that I'm not quite understanding

I think he means the reason the reds extended Bailey was because of his no hitters.

Which is perhaps the laziest analysis I can think of.

[Tom Servo]

Another walk for Votto. The eye seems to be in midseason form now, figure the XBHs come next.

[Big Klu]

Because Billy is on the bench

If batting the pitcher eighth is a good idea when Hamilton is in the lineup, then it should be a good idea when he isn't. Just look at the other stiffs the Reds have in the lineup.

[Umkubas]

Eighth walk for the Canadian, Joey Votto

Go Canada Go

[Tom Servo]

Scooter goes down looking with two on and two out.

[Umkubas]

BOO

[Cincy23]

Oh, we left runners on base..shocking

[NebraskaRed]

Scooter goes down looking with two on and two out.

and that was a not a strike

[RedTeamGo!]

Scooter once again realized he’s not a good baseball player.

[CaiGuy]

Pitch looked a bit low to me.

Umps seem pretty rough to me this year for some reason. Probably just because my team is losing.

[Kc61]

Move Schebler and Barnhart up, Duvall and Gennett down in the order.

Disagree with Rigg’s decision to sit Billy and use Duvall against Martinez. One of Duvall’s problems is that Reds almost always face RHP. Martinez particularly tough. I’d rather go with Billy’s defense and bunting/slapping today, would have rotated Duvall to bench today.

[BCubb2003]

Eighth walk for the Canadian, Joey Votto

Go Canada Go

They say you don’t walk out of Canada, but you can.

[Wonderful Monds]

What’s scooters line at right now, my man needs to be looking good for trade season

[Kc61]

What’s scooters line at right now, my man needs to be looking good for trade season

.663 OPS before today’s game.

[Wonderful Monds]

.663 OPS before today’s game.

woof

[RedTeamGo!]

What’s scooters line at right now, my man needs to be looking good for trade season

The sad part is that it’s better than Votto’s.

[NebraskaRed]

2-run bomb aside, Homer is looking good again

[Ron Madden]

Where has Raisor been lately?

[Tom Servo]

Where has Raisor been lately?
He’s taking a Redszone sabbatical.

[RedTeamGo!]

Where has Raisor been lately?

Self imposed 1 month ban from the site (seriously)

[50YrRedsFan]

2-run bomb aside, Homer is looking good again

Unfortunately the offense seems to be in the same stale condition.

One infield hit through 4 innings.

[Tony Cloninger]

I expected a pull back on the offense just not to 1968 LA Dodger levels. This is worse than 1982.

[RedTeamGo!]

This offense is just so brutal to watch. If they don’t pick it up by mid May, I honestly might just take the rest of this season off. Which is crazy for me to say, I am just not like that normally. But, this is just so not fun at all.

[NebraskaRed]

This offense is just so brutal to watch. If they don’t pick it up by mid May, I honestly might just take the rest of this season off. Which is crazy for me to say, I am just not like that normally. But, this is just so not fun at all.

the thing that confuses me most is the near complete lack of power by everyone in the lineup. How did everyone become so weak all of the sudden?

[Ron Madden]

Nice try Tuck!

[NebraskaRed]

that's the second "abandonment" call I've seen this week. It's a new trend that all the kids are into these days.

[Gainesville Red]

This offense is just so brutal to watch. If they don’t pick it up by mid May, I honestly might just take the rest of this season off. Which is crazy for me to say, I am just not like that normally. But, this is just so not fun at all.

I'm starting to feel nothing. It's an odd sensation for me. I don't feel anger or even disappointment. Just nothing. I stare into the screen and shrug.

[RedTeamGo!]

the thing that confuses me most is the near complete lack of power by everyone in the lineup. How did everyone become so weak all of the sudden?

It’s really weird. Votto displaying zero power hurts a lot, but nobody is hitting.

[Strikes Out Looking]

The Reds offense has me depressed. I'll look at the score in a couple of hours, until then I can't be here. A team playing the Reds just needs to walk Votto and pitch to the rest of the team and they will almost always win - if I see that how come relative Dick can't? Ugh

SOL out.

[RedTeamGo!]

I'm starting to feel nothing. It's an odd sensation for me. I don't feel anger or even disappointment. Just nothing. I stare into the screen and shrug.

Yup. I just dusted off my old n64 and ps2. I’d rather be playing Zelda Ocarina of Time or SSX Tricky again instead of this garbage.

[Big Klu]

Is Carlos Martinez's glove pink, or is the color on my TV on the fritz?

[NebraskaRed]

it's almost like regular at bats have helped Blandino adjust to major league pitching.

[CaiGuy]

Don't look now, but Blandino has been doing his thing.

[NebraskaRed]

Is Carlos Martinez's glove pink, or is the color on my TV on the fritz?

I think it's in honor of someone who passed away?

[757690]

Today it’s mostly because Martinez has been sharp. I’m not drawing any conclusions about the Reds offense from today’s performance.

[Big Klu]

Yup. I just dusted off my old n64 and ps2. I’d rather be playing Zelda Ocarina of Time or SSX Tricky again instead of this garbage.

Love the PS2!

[KronoRed]

Today it’s mostly because Martinez has been sharp. I’m not drawing any conclusions about the Reds offense from today’s performance.

We have 20 or so other games to do that.

[NebraskaRed]

Winker with a great at bat

[JCM11]

Winker has a chance to be a great hitter.
Warning tack power Joey. That may be the farthest one he's hit this year though.

[RedTeamGo!]

Love the PS2!

Yep, so many good games for that system.

The Star Wars Battlefront games are fantastic for it as well.

My fave ps2 games in no order:

Final Fantasy X
Tony Hawk 3
Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2
SSX Tricky

[NebraskaRed]

so many chances to score and so many missed opportunities.

just like my high school years.

except I didn't have that many chances.

[757690]

I’m gonna guess they changed the ball back this year. Lots of drives falling just short.

[CaiGuy]

I’m gonna guess they changed the ball back this year. Lots of drives falling just short.

I wonder, honestly.

[Ron Madden]

I’m gonna guess they changed the ball back this year. Lots of drives falling just short.

Seems like They've been fyin' outta the park for our opponets

[JCM11]

Counting today the Reds have scored 5 runs in Homer's 5 starts.

[JaxRed]

so many chances to score and so many missed opportunities.

just like my high school years.

except I didn't have that many chances.

These guys sometimes get to second base.....

[RedTeamGo!]

Here’s a crazy fact:

The MLB teams that are furthest out of first place in their division, in order:

1. Baltimore Orioles
2. Tampa Bay Rays
3. Miami Marlins
4. Cincinnati Reds
5. New York Yankees

[Tom Servo]

Counting today the Reds have scored 5 runs in Homer's 5 starts.

is that bad

[Tony Cloninger]

Seems like They've been fyin' outta the park for our opponets

Oh burn on Reds pitchers. It’s too easy to hit one out in GABP to RF.

[JaxRed]

Good play by Winker pretending to be too slow to catch those foul balls. Runner would have scored.

[Big Klu]

Good play by Winker pretending to be too slow to catch those foul balls. Runner would have scored.

He wasn't pretending.

[Red Raindog]

I really do like these Cardinals uniforms, sorry if this offends

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that's what i get for praising the STL uniforms

2-0 Cardinals

dang == you were one of the few still left in my will

[Tom Servo]

Homer works around a leadoff double. He’s pretty good.

[NebraskaRed]

trader Homer for an entire roster of league-average players.

[powersackers]

trader Homer for an entire roster of league-average players.Would be a major improvement.

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[50YrRedsFan]

Homer works around a leadoff double. He’s pretty good.

I think the pitching has improved since the season began. I would be hesitant to jettison Homer since he is basically the leader of the staff.

[NebraskaRed]

can't blame Scooter there

[50YrRedsFan]

can't blame Scooter there

This team has to be cursed. Great play by Wong.

[powersackers]

can't blame Scooter thereNope. Duvall should have actually hit the ball with some authority.

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[Kc61]

Reds should just bring up 2-3 hitters from Louisville. Can’t possibly make the offense worse.

[ochoa30]

Nope. Duvall should have actually hit the ball with some authority.

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Sadly putting the ball in play at all was an improvement for him there.

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Reds should just bring up 2-3 hitters from Louisville. Can’t possibly make the offense worse.

Yeah, I mean you cant score less then 0 runs.

[NebraskaRed]

does being down 2-0 or 3-0 really make any difference?

[powersackers]

does being down 2-0 or 3-0 really make any difference?We've scored more than three runs five times all year. So no, not really.

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[REDREAD]

Man, this might be the earliest in the season that game threads have almost "died" due to lack of hope/interest.

Congratulations, DW, you killed the Reds fanbase interest for the year quicker than anyone ever has.

[Kc61]

I think the pitching has improved since the season began. I would be hesitant to jettison Homer since he is basically the leader of the staff.

Bullpen has improved, although the best relievers have pitched well al year. More depth now with Floro pitching well, Quack a little better.

Rotation has Bailey, Mahle, and Castillo looking pretty good. I’m not sold on Romano or Finnegan as starters on a good team. Finnegan stil may be rehabbing so maybe with more time.

[REDREAD]

Blandino error, he's trying hard to fit in with the MLB club :(

[CaiGuy]

does being down 2-0 or 3-0 really make any difference?

Now they will almost certainly lose 3-2, lol.

[NebraskaRed]

Greg "strikes fear in the heart of nobody except the Reds" Garcia in for Martinez.

Garrett in for Homer

[powersackers]

The position players on this team should feel guilty accepting their per diem food pay let alone their really huge paychecks. They are the least professional major league team.

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[NebraskaRed]

do you think Homer would be open to being traded?

I'm kidding, he is probably begging them at this point.

[Big Klu]

Man, this might be the earliest in the season that game threads have almost "died" due to lack of hope/interest.

Congratulations, DW, you killed the Reds fanbase interest for the year quicker than anyone ever has.

Game threads are already at mid-September levels of miasma.

[CaiGuy]

The position players on this team should feel guilty accepting their per diem food pay let alone their really huge paychecks. They are the least professional major league team.

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I dunno about you, but I would still be collecting my contractually guaranteed salary without batting an eye. Ownership can afford it, or they wouldn't have agreed to it.

I would also be trying my darnest to improve my play, which I am sure most of these guys are trying to do.

Not sure why baseball discussion gets into player salaries so much.

[powersackers]

Games threads are already at mid-September levels of miasma.Imagine what the stadium is going to look like. No one will pay to see this.

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[Wonderful Monds]

Here’s a crazy fact:

The MLB teams that are furthest out of first place in their division, in order:

1. Baltimore Orioles
2. Tampa Bay Rays
3. Miami Marlins
4. Cincinnati Reds
5. New York Yankees

As of like 2-3 days ago the Reds weren’t even the worst team in baseball, it was the Royals who were also off to their worst start ever. Meanwhile the Red Sox are off to their best start ever.

I imagine there will be more polarization like that now that more teams are willing to tank. Wouldn’t be surprised if a team won 110+ games this season and another won less than 50.

[powersackers]

I dunno about you, but I would still be collecting my contractually guaranteed salary without batting an eye. Ownership can afford it, or they wouldn't have agreed to it.

I would also be trying my darnest to improve my play, which I am sure most of these guys are trying to do.

Not sure why baseball discussion gets into player salaries so much.Because in every industry that pays a workforce that workforce needs to perform. Trying doesn't count a whole Lot. If I only sold 3 out of 20 deals I work, sure I'd try harder, but I likely wouldn't be given the chance. Because I'm Not performing even average. I'd accept the pay sure, but it'd feel like stealing to me.

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[NebraskaRed]

Winker again...

[JaxRed]

Please pinch hit here......

[NebraskaRed]

a run!

[tomnuetten]

they score :eek:

[Wonderful Monds]

also I’m not surprised by the lack of power from anyone besides Votto. That’ll be fixed when Geno comes back and Senzel being called up will also be a shot in the arm in the power department, but I won’t be surprised if Scooter and Duvall/Schebler don’t really hit for much.

[Big Klu]

Please pinch hit here......

With who?

[*BaseClogger*]

I imagine there will be more polarization like that now that more teams are willing to tank. Wouldn’t be surprised if a team won 110+ games this season and another won less than 50.

They're still playing baseball

[CaiGuy]

Because in every industry that pays a workforce that workforce needs to perform. Trying doesn't count a whole Lot. If I only sold 3 out of 20 deals I work, sure I'd try harder, but I likely wouldn't be given the chance. Because I'm Not performing even average. I'd accept the pay sure, but it'd feel like stealing to me.

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For sure, obviously a lot of these guys don't belong in the roles they are in, or in the league at all. On the other hand, they all preformed at some point along the way, probably for years to even get to MLB at all. Guys have to show something for a long time to get this high in the sport.

Just that its a team thing, not guys taking advantage. They should enjoy it while they are here, because some of these guys will not be in MLB after they leave the Reds, lol.

[Ron Madden]

Tie Game!!!!

[NebraskaRed]

wasn't expecting that

[ochoa30]

What are these things called again? Runs? Weird

[tomnuetten]

:eek: we have a ballgame :)

[REDREAD]

wow.. a tie game..

[ochoa30]

Atleast Bailey wont go to 0 and 4. Guy deserves better.

[CaiGuy]

This feels weird, are the Red's allowed to do this? Its seems like they are breaking a rule with these big 2-out hits or something.

[*BaseClogger*]

Has anybody read any analysis about how the baseball has played so far this season?

In March/April 2017, the MLB slash line was .247/.317/.407.

So far in 2018, the MLB slash line is .241/.318/.392.

isoP is down .009 points, I doubt that is statistically significant. Weather has probably played a factor as well...

[NebraskaRed]

Terrific at bat, Pennington. Everyone is really proud of you.

[RiverRat13]

also I’m not surprised by the lack of power from anyone besides Votto. That’ll be fixed when Geno comes back and Senzel being called up will also be a shot in the arm in the power department, but I won’t be surprised if Scooter and Duvall/Schebler don’t really hit for much.

I'm a big believer in Senzel but for some reason I see him as a guy who won't show real power until he's been up for a couple of years.

[CaiGuy]

Nice patience, Penny. So glad to have you on the team.

[REDREAD]

ugg. Cliffy kills the rally..

[NebraskaRed]

They took Garrett out so that Pennington can swing at the first pitch and bring the rally to an end.

[Ron Madden]

I'm already tired of Cliff Pennington

[CaiGuy]

They took Garrett out so that Pennington can swing at the first pitch and bring the rally to an end.

If only they'd have listened to Chucky, they'd have a sweet backup 1B/Pinch hitter for that spot!

[Big Klu]

This feels weird, are the Red's allowed to do this? Its seems like they are breaking a rule with these big 2-out hits or something.

Jim Riggleman laughs in the face of your "rules".

[CaiGuy]

I'm already tired of Cliff Pennington

Yep, though he wouldn't be so bad if they'd use him as God intended, as a purely defensive player.

They really need a corner infield type who can be at least a viable pinch hitter once in a while.

[NebraskaRed]

I just realized Ervin is in left and Winker in right. Oh boy...

[CaiGuy]

I just realized Ervin is in left and Winker in right. Oh boy...

Keep that ball on the ground, Hughs!

[NebraskaRed]

Keep that ball on the ground, Hughs!

He did not.

[CaiGuy]

Just allow HR's so your terrible OF can't hurt you.

Great strategy, Reds.

[Big Klu]

They took Garrett out so that Pennington can swing at the first pitch and bring the rally to an end.

There weren't many options available. The Reds weren't going to use Mesoraco as a PH in the 7th inning, so the choices were Pennington, Gosselin, Hamilton, or letting Garrett hit for himself (which wasn't going to happen).

[Ron Madden]

Cards waste no time regaining the lead.

[CaiGuy]

There weren't many options available. The Reds weren't going to use Mesoraco as a PH in the 7th inning, so the choices were Pennington, Gosselin, Hamilton, or letting Garrett hit for himself (which wasn't going to happen).

Bench leaves something to be desired, for sure.

[REDREAD]

well, that was fun while it lasted...
Hard to get mad at Hughes though, he's been good most of the time.

[Big Klu]

I just realized Ervin is in left and Winker in right. Oh boy...

And Schebler is in CF.

[ochoa30]

Man I hate Yadier Molina. Becomes freaking Mike Piazza with the bat against us.

[rooscooter]

This has been the MO of this team for several years now. Get behind.... comeback and tie it and then give it up in the next inning.

[NebraskaRed]

There weren't many options available. The Reds weren't going to use Mesoraco as a PH in the 7th inning, so the choices were Pennington, Gosselin, Hamilton, or letting Garrett hit for himself (which wasn't going to happen).

oh I wasn't criticizing the move, I was lamenting the result

[CaiGuy]

At least Hugh's is a major league caliber pitcher.

I hope Hernandez comes back strong.

[NebraskaRed]

the bullpen has been very good lately. Giving up a run was gonna happen sooner or later, I just wish it wasn't right after they tied the game.

[Ron Madden]

oh I wasn't criticizing the move, I was lamenting the result

I thought you were talking about the result all along.

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It ain't over till it's over

[Big Klu]

Bench leaves something to be desired, for sure.

The five-man bench doesn't really allow for offensive subs. The bench players are generally defensive in nature.

[NebraskaRed]

Schebler HBP again, but nothing like last time. and it was immediately erased by a double play

[Ron Madden]

Seems like the Reds have hit into a bunch of double plays so far this season

[CaiGuy]

Someone must have a contract out on Shebler.

[CaiGuy]

The five-man bench doesn't really allow for offensive subs. The bench players are generally defensive in nature.

My main problem with their bench is the duplicate players of Goslin and Pennington.

I think the best you can do with the 5 man bench is - 2 OF (1 offensive-oriented and 1 defensive) 2 IF (1 offensive, 1 defensive) and the catcher. I wouldn't really care where the two offensive players can play, defensive flexibility is for losers.

Right now the whole bench is defensive (or bad) which is just, well, offensive. :devil:

[Ron Madden]

I listen to the games at work during the week. What does everyone think about Danny Graves working with Marty?

[757690]

Ervin against Hicks should be entertaining.

[REDREAD]

I listen to the games at work during the week. What does everyone think about Danny Graves working with Marty?

I thought Graves was pretty good.

[CaiGuy]

Ervin against Hicks should be entertaining.

At least Ervin does't chase, maybe Hicks will be wild.

He should just be pumping fastballs, Ervin can't catch up.

[Big Klu]

I listen to the games at work during the week. What does everyone think about Danny Graves working with Marty?

I was driving during part of last night's game, so I was listening to the game on the radio. To my surprise, I actually thought Danny Graves did a pretty good job.

[Kc61]

My main problem with their bench is the duplicate players of Goslin and Pennington.

I think the best you can do with the 5 man bench is - 2 OF (1 offensive-oriented and 1 defensive) 2 IF (1 offensive, 1 defensive) and the catcher. I wouldn't really care where the two offensive players can play, defensive flexibility is for losers.

Right now the whole bench is defensive (or bad) which is just, well, offensive. :devil:

Pennington is not the problem. He’s a backup SS. They don’t hit. He’s no exception.

The problem is that he gets used as a lefty PH because they don’t have one (other than Winker or Scheb when sitting out).

Gosselin, Mesoraco, and Ervin are all RHH. The Reds should swap out one of them for a lefty bat. That would help balance the bench.

[Ron Madden]

Jesse gets on base

[CaiGuy]

Jesse gets on base

Base clogger.

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Billy has been weaponized.

[NebraskaRed]

they're reviewing the HBP. Come on, Matheny, let the Reds have this

[UKWhoDey]

Damn close but I'll take the free base

[CaiGuy]

Oh my, the havoc brothers are on???

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Got time for Votto to start his annual .400/.500/.600 run for the rest of the season.

[Ron Madden]

Bases Loaded!

[membengal]

Great to see Votto walking again.

[NebraskaRed]

Votto with 4 walks today

[Ron Madden]

C'mon Scooter!!!

[JaxRed]

Please be patient, Scooter.

[Ron Madden]

Scooter ain't good right now

[NC Reds]

Oy

[Kc61]

Fifth draft pick this June. First pick next June.

[NebraskaRed]

Maaaaaaan

[JaxRed]

Please be patient, Scooter.

Two pitches.... two swings.

[TheBigLebowski]

I love this team!!

[REDREAD]

Two pitches.... two swings.

and two outs :(
Scooter grounds into a dp to end the game..

[lnn6574]

The Reds way.


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[RedTeamGo!]

Scooter ain't good

[NebraskaRed]

Lowered expectations and all, but that finally wasn't a game that depressed me. They actually showed life. They came back, lost the tie, and then almost came back again.

[Ron Madden]

Reds have lost 10 in a row vs the Cardinals going back to last season.:(

[JohnnyBaseball]

So happy Votto kept his bat on his shoulder there at the end of the game.

[NebraskaRed]

So happy Votto kept his bat on his shoulder there at the end of the game.

I know, right? All he did was move the runners up, load the bases, and not get an out.

[Ron Madden]

I know, right? All he did was move the runners up, load the bases, and not get an out.

Maybe he shoulda swung at one of those pitches outta the zone and rolled into a DP

[powersackers]

I know, right? All he did was move the runners up, load the bases, and not get an out.How'd that work out for the goal of playing baseball?

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[Ron Madden]

How'd that work out for the goal of playing baseball?

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It was working pretty well till Scooter hit into a twin killing

Joey's walk moved the lead runner to 3rd base, where he could have scored with a SF, PB,WP, or any number of ways. it also moved the go ahead run into scoring position.

[UKWhoDey]

Well at least we made it interesting down the stretch today. Progress? Heheh

[REDREAD]

So happy Votto kept his bat on his shoulder there at the end of the game.

The Cards were pitching around Votto. He was not going to get a pitch to hit.
Of course with Scooter on deck and the game on the line, they are going to walk Votto.

[Tony Cloninger]

How'd that work out for the goal of playing baseball?

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So you prefer the Scooter method of making 2 outs instead of getting on base like Votto?

Did you actually expect them to pitch to Votto at all in that situation?

[cumberlandreds]

I pretty much expect that double play to end the game. There just isn't any kind words to be said about all of this. Just a very sad state the Reds have fallen into.

[JohnnyBaseball]

No, no, let's pay the best hitter on the team to take a walk and not try and win the game with his bat on pitches that are 1 inch outta the strike zone.

[Tom Servo]

No, no, let's pay the best hitter on the team to take a walk and not try and win the game with his bat on pitches that are 1 inch outta the strike zone.
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[CaiGuy]

No, no, let's pay the best hitter on the team to take a walk and not try and win the game with his bat on pitches that are 1 inch outta the strike zone.

Yeh, Votto should be more like Scooter.

[JohnnyBaseball]

Buddy on ball three the announcers were even surprised Votto wasn't rung up. We need someone to step up on this 3 win team and provide some energy. Not stand there with the bat on his shoulder with the game on the line !

Go down swinging

[757690]

Normally, I’d be happy when Votto takes a walk in that situation, bases loaded with one out and the cleanup hitter coming up. That’s a great postion to at least tie the game. But when that cleanup hitter is Scooter and the next batter is a Gosselin, I felt like the game was over when Votto walked.

I’m not saying Votto should have swung at a pitch he didn’t like, but I’m not sure it would have had a worse result, and that result was rather expected.

[powersackers]

http://iruntheinternet.com/lulzdump/images/gifs/prank-water-thrown-trash-can-on-head-kicked-into-pool-13841055667.gifThe guy getting beat up and embarrassed is a representation of Reds fans investing our time, passion and money in this team for decades and getting little ROI. I see what you did there, well done.

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[JohnC.]

In addition to the fact that losses continue to pile up, it's the way that they are losing. This one must have been brutal to watch.:help:

[DocRed]

I'd rather watch Women's Tennis at this point...such a poor product.

[Roy Tucker]

They’re getting closer. They aren’t getting blown out.