5/12/18 - Reds @ Dodgers

[Tom Servo]

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[Ironman92]

I say this game is a blowout

[JaxRed]

I say this game is a blowout

That's the spirit !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYoWNwhu0DM

[Kingspoint]

We all get to watch tonight, as it's the ESPN game.

[Kingspoint]

The Veteran Harvey's performance "should" inspire the Veteran Bailey.

My prediction for Bailey:

6.2IP, 6H, 3R, 2ER, 1BB, 6K, 98P, 70S, 28B


Winning is contagious, as is good performances.

Eventually, the Errors will decrease.

[cumberlandreds]

May the Matt Harvey effect continue tonight.

[RED VAN HOT]

It's amazing how little success is required to rekindle my love of the game.

[WrongVerb]

Game is going to be shown on the MLB network also.

[The Operator]

Duvall batting 8th

If he's in there, that's where e should be for right now assuming Billy isn't playing.

[Tom Servo]

Reds down in order in the first.

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds go down 1-2-3 in the first

[kaldaniels]

I should be joining in later.

I have to say guys, year and and year out, the late night West Coast game threads are always the best of the season for me.

[Tom Servo]

Looks like Homer got a haircut. We'll see if it helps or not.

[Reds Fanatic]

Broken bat bloop single for Pederson

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Kemp singles to right. 1st and 2nd with 1 out

[Tom Servo]

I don't have a good feeling here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bellinger strikes out swinging

[The Operator]

I should be joining in later.

I have to say guys, year and and year out, the late night West Coast game threads are always the best of the season for me.

They are always something special.

[Reds Fanatic]

That was a close pitch but Taylor walks on a 3-2 pitch. Bases loaded

[The Operator]

Bases loaded after Taylor walks

[Tom Servo]

I was just about to complain about not going after Taylor but then Thom made that point in the most obnoxious way possible so I don't want to anymore.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great play by Votto to end the inning

[The Operator]

Exhale.....


They barely nab Muncy at first.

[WrongVerb]

MLB network announcers are refreshingly milquetoast.

[Reds Fanatic]

Scooter chases an outside pitch and strikes out.

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MLB network announcers are refreshingly milquetoast.

Unfortunately blacked out so those of us in the local area are stuck with Thom

[The Operator]

Ah Scheb

Can't watch that pitch


Reds go down in order again

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff hit for Hernandez

[The Operator]

Hernandez aboard with a leadoff single in the second

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And another base hit

[Reds Fanatic]

Another hit. 1st and 2nd. Bailey living on the edge here. Already 4 hits and a walk allowed

[The Operator]

They're all just pushing it out to right field


Time to bust them inside

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Votto falls on his butt as the Dodgers try the butcher boy bunt

[Reds Fanatic]

Stripling with a foul bunt to strike out

[The Operator]

Stripling K's on a foul ball bunt

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Utley pops out

2 down

[Reds Fanatic]

Utley with a shallow pop out to left

[The Operator]

Thom trying to put words in Jim Day's mouth about being mad at Dave Roberts or something

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Wild pitch advances both runners

[Ron Madden]

I hope we don't have to listen to Thom preach about the art of bunting all night.

[The Operator]

Pederson flies out on a ball that would be gonzo in GABP

Still scoreless

[Reds Fanatic]

I thought that was out off the bat but luckily just a fly out to the track

[The Operator]

I hope we don't have to listen to Thom preach about the art of bunting all night.

"Let me tell ya partner, the art of bunting is in RAPID DECLINE across baseball..."

[ochoa30]

I thought that was out off the bat but luckily just a fly out to the track

Almost for sure gone in GABP. Amazing the difference between parks sometimes

[Kingspoint]

The Harvey Effect.

Outhit 4-0 through two, but the game is tied with Duvall and Bailey coming to the plate.

No worries.

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I hope we don't have to listen to Thom preach about the art of bunting all night.

Switch to ESPN, or are you blacked out?

[KronoRed]

I hope we don't have to listen to Thom preach about the art of bunting all night.

I wonder if the guys in the dugout give the proper amount of congratulations on well executed bunt.

[Kingspoint]

I like the beard.

[The Operator]

When has EVERY TEAM in a division all been on at least a two game winning streak!?!

[BCubb2003]

I’m old enough to remember when bunting was only for pitchers and Maury Wills.

[Kingspoint]

I should be joining in later.

I have to say guys, year and and year out, the late night West Coast game threads are always the best of the season for me.

There's more hard liquor.

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I’m old enough to remember when bunting was only for pitchers and Maury Wills.

I remember Pete Rose having something to do with that change.

[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall with the first Reds hit of the night

[Kingspoint]

Duvall Single.

No worries.

[The Operator]

Duvall singles after getting behind 0-2

I thought he was toast in that AB

[Ron Madden]

The Harvey Effect.

Outhit 4-0 through two, but the game is tied with Duvall and Bailey coming to the plate.

No worries.

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Switch to ESPN, or are you blacked out?

Boxing is on ESPN here. :(

[Big Klu]

Duvall with the first Reds hit of the night

Impossible.

[The Operator]

Bailey K's

No post-bunt high fives for him

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Is it just me or did a bunch of birds just fly in front of the camera?

[Kingspoint]

Boxing is on ESPN here. :(

Sorry, I meant mlbtv. Dodgers broadcasters.

[The Operator]

Winker grounds out

Scoreless ball game heading to the bottom of the 3rd

[Kingspoint]

That was funny.

"Did you warn him? I don't care how many MVP's he's won. That's a warning. Did you warn him?, said Hairston to the Ump.

[The Operator]

Thom subtly takes a crack at downtown LA

"10-12 years ago you would NOT be walking around at night down there."

[Big Klu]

That was funny.

"Did you warn him? I don't care how many MVP's he's won. That's a warning. Did you warn him?, said Hairston to the Ump.

???

Did I miss something?

[Ron Madden]

Sorry, I meant mlbtv. Dodgers broadcasters.

Thanks but Cards and Padres are on MLBN here. :(

[The Operator]

Uh oh

Bellinger dong

1-0

[Reds Fanatic]

There is the Homer we all know. Bellinger homers to right

[The Operator]

That pitch was right in the lefty wheelhouse

[Red Raindog]

#12 - but who's counting?

[Big Klu]

#12 - but who's counting?

Evidently, you are. :)

[The Operator]

Now A bunt single by Taylor

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Homer about fell off the mound there

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6 hits and a walk for the Dodgers already

[Ron Madden]

Time to turn two

A K will be OK for now

[KronoRed]

Thom subtly takes a crack at downtown LA

"10-12 years ago you would NOT be walking around at night down there."

You know a safe city you can always walk around in at night?

Phoenix.

[The Operator]

Muncy K's

3 K's

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You know a safe city you can always walk around in at night?

Phoenix.
Home of THEE Arizona Diomandbacks, 2001 World Series Champions!

[ochoa30]

Bailey's stuff is fine. It's all about strikezone command for him right now. He just misses the glove constantly. Still think he will be fine. Not great but decent.

[The Operator]

Hernandez flies out

1-0 Dodgers after 3

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lol that Scooter Gennett bobblhead is awesome. He's literally sitting on a scooter

[Tom Servo]

Thom subtly takes a crack at downtown LA

"10-12 years ago you would NOT be walking around at night down there."
Does Thom think that, like, 1993 was 10 years ago

[Big Klu]

Does Thom think that, like, 1993 was 10 years ago

Don't ask him. That would involve math.

[Kingspoint]

Our bench:

.000
.100
.205
.230

[The Operator]

Don't ask him. That would involve math.

Ooooh well I'm glad someone else is doing the math on THAT

[Big Klu]

Ooooh well I'm glad someone else is doing the math on THAT

Subtraction: Addition's Tricky Pal

[Kingspoint]

Thanks but Cards and Padres are on MLBN here. :(

Sorry.

[The Operator]

Peraza K's

[Kingspoint]

???

Did I miss something?

The Dodgers broadcast right before commercial.

[757690]

Thom subtly takes a crack at downtown LA

"10-12 years ago you would NOT be walking around at night down there."

For the record, downtown LA is pretty much as safe now as it has been for the last two decades.

[The Operator]

Subtraction: Addition's Tricky Pal

The way Thom talks about math you'd think that simple addition and subtraction is some sort of triple variable integral.

[Big Klu]

For the record, downtown LA is pretty much as safe now as it has been for the last two decades.

Which means that just like any other big city, there are relatively safe and friendly areas, and there are warzones.

[The Operator]

For the record, downtown LA is pretty much as safe now as it has been for the last two decades.

I'm not disagreeing, just pointing out Thom's veiled pot shot at it.

[757690]

Which means that just like any other big city, there are relatively safe and friendly areas, and there are warzones.

Exactly.

[The Operator]

Scooter with a base hit

Runners first and second, 1 out

[Big Klu]

THom is semi-disgusted that Votto's smash off Bellinger is ruled a base hit.

[Ron Madden]

back to back hits!

[The Operator]

Suarez pops out as there is nearly a collision in the Dodgers outfield

[RedTeamGo!]

We all get to watch tonight, as it's the ESPN game.

It’s not on espn where I am. Weird.

[Ron Madden]

Strike 2 on Geno was a ball inside

[The Operator]

Dodgers really worried about Votto the base stealer

[WrongVerb]

These are the Dodgers announcers. Someone I don't know doing play by play and Orel Hersheiser don't color. I'm just not used to every sentence not laced with disdain.

[Ron Madden]

I don't like that Utley guy

[The Operator]

Dodgers with their 7th hit, again to right field, to start the 4th

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Stripling bunts the runner over

High fives coming his way

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Thom not a fan of LA's speaker system or their music choices.

[Ron Madden]

Dodgers with their 7th hit, again to right field, to start the 4th

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Stripling bunts the runner over

High fives coming his way

They are just putting it in the hole between 1st and 2nd base

[The Operator]

I don't like that Utley guy

I've loathed him ever since the phantom HBP started that rally in game 2 of the 2010 NLDS, a game where The Reds had a lead.

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Utley lined out

2 down

[Kingspoint]

It’s not on espn where I am. Weird.

Yeah...I said the wrong channel.

[Big Klu]

Weren't they playing "Kashmir" while he was complaining?

Just drag him into the street and tie him to the bumper of the next bus leaving town.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Weren't they playing "Kashmir" while he was complaining?

Just drag him into the street and tie him to the bumper of the next bus leaving town.

Thom's a Pat Boone kind of guy.

[The Operator]

2-0 Dodgers on Pederson's single

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Weren't they playing "Kashmir" while he was complaining?

Just drag him into the street and tie him to the bumper of the next bus leaving town.

You'd think Kashmir would be one song he wouldn't have a problem with

[Kingspoint]

Get Kemp and keep us in the game.

[Rolando]

Should have thrown Barnes at home

[The Operator]

Kemp pops out

2-0 after 4.

8 hits and a walk for The Dodgers against Bailey

[WrongVerb]

Thom's a Pat Boone kind of guy.

Thom's hero:

http://www.snakkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Bruno-kirby-good-morning-vietnam-GC.jpg

[Big Klu]

2-0 Dodgers on Pederson's single

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You'd think Kashmir would be one song he wouldn't have a problem with

It's what all his sweaters are made of.

[Rolando]

Homer is toast

[The Operator]

I'd say Bailey is gonna be in this game for a while unless he goes full nuclear and gives up about 8 more runs.

He just hit 60 pitches and the bullpen has been used a lot

[Rolando]

I'd say Bailey is gonna be in this game for a while unless he goes full nuclear and gives up about 8 more runs.

He just hit 60 pitches and the bullpen has been used a lot
I agree with this he has to go 7

[The Operator]

Barnhart K's

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Duvall with a one out base hit

Both hits tonight were on breaking balls. Huh!?

[Kingspoint]

Duvall Singles.

No worries.

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I agree with this he has to go 7

6.2

[The Operator]

Bailey bunts the runner over

Get ready for high fives!

[WrongVerb]

That bunt is the best thing Bailey has done on a baseball field this season.

[The Operator]

Winker! RBI!

2-1

[Reds Fanatic]

Winker drives in the run. 2-1

[757690]

Thom's hero:

http://www.snakkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Bruno-kirby-good-morning-vietnam-GC.jpg

I bet Thom once got one of his jokes published by Reader Digest.

[Ron Madden]

Good job Wink!

[Kingspoint]

Duvall scores. Got the run back.

No worries.

[Rolando]

Good job Jesse!!

[GADawg]

not a fan of the "wave" but it's nice to see a stadium with enough people in it to pull one off

[Strikes Out Looking]

I bet Thom once got one of his jokes published by Reader Digest.

Thom is to baseball announcing as what Reader's Digest is to literature.

[Kingspoint]

Shut them down quickly this inning, Homer.

12 pitches or less.

[Big Klu]

Bailey bunts the runner over

Get ready for high fives!

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[The Operator]

Bellinger grounds out to begin the 5th

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Taylor doubles with one out

The Dodgers hit parade continues

[The Operator]

not a fan of the "wave" but it's nice to see a stadium with enough people in it to pull one off

Im sure we can get a wave comparable to this video found at GABP

https://youtube.com/watch?v=gwaeqMACjHA

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Another hit this time by Muncy

3-1

Homer throwing BP it would seem. Amazing this game is only 3-1

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10 hits

Yikes

[GADawg]

Justin Turner probably couldn't pick Max Muncy out of a lineup

[Rolando]

Does Bailey have to keep starting?

[Tom Servo]

I feel like Homer to the bullpen is something that wouldn’t happen under Price but could happen under Riggleman.

[The Operator]

Hernandez flies out to Duvall

2 down

[Red Raindog]

Im sure we can get a wave comparable to this video found at GABP

https://youtube.com/watch?v=gwaeqMACjHA

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Another hit this time by Muncy

3-1

Homer throwing BP it would seem. Amazing this game is only 3-1

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10 hits

Yikes

he's kept them in the park better than usual - so far -- tiny steps

[BluegrassRedleg]

Educate us Thom.

[ochoa30]

I feel like Homer to the bullpen is something that wouldn’t happen under Price but could happen under Riggleman.

If he still stinks when Declafani is ready then he probably will be moved to the Pen.

[Rolando]

I feel like Homer to the bullpen is something that wouldn’t happen under Price but could happen under Riggleman.
It needs to happen next week

[The Operator]

I feel like Homer to the bullpen is something that wouldn’t happen under Price but could happen under Riggleman.

I'm not against it but who do you out in his spot?

I guess you could do Amir

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"Alright so the bases... eh, with runners at first and second."

He sooo almost said bases loaded. Get your head in the game, Thom!

[Ron Madden]

I think I read somewhere that it takes Homer too long to warm up to be effective outta the pen

[The Operator]

Stripping K's

3-1 after 5

[KronoRed]

I think I read somewhere that it takes Homer too long to warm up to be effective outta the pen

Is what he's doing now supposed to be effective?

[Red Raindog]

Educate us Thom.

I'm watching Playing For Change videos on the TV & following the game on my iPad with it muted -- much better tonight

[Tom Servo]

It needs to happen next week
I don’t see a replacement lined up. Maybe if Disco makes 3-4 rehab starts and looks fine you can move Homer to the pen at the start of June.

[Rolando]

I think I read somewhere that it takes Homer too long to warm up to be effective outta the pen
Not directing towards but what's the difference isn't effective anyway

[BCubb2003]

Homer’s still within a quality start.

[Ironman92]

Thom [emoji52]

[GADawg]

no, Koufax does not look like he could still pitch

[Rolando]

I don’t see a replacement lined up. Maybe if Disco makes 3-4 rehab starts and looks fine you can move Homer to the pen at the start of June.
Your right but wow it's amazing the lack of starting pitching in the organization.

[Ron Madden]

Not directing towards but what's the difference isn't effective anyway

Just thought I'd mention it

[Tom Servo]

no, Koufax does not look like he could still pitch
Obviously a bit of hyperbole but he looks great for 82.

[The Operator]

Chris really doesn't think current Reds guys have heard of Sandy Koufax?

[Rolando]

Just thought I'd mention it

Your right for sure

[Big Klu]

no, Koufax does not look like he could still pitch

FSO with a shot of Koufax on the screen, then they pan out to Don Drysdale's uniform number.

[GADawg]

Obviously a bit of hyperbole but he looks great for 82.

he looks better than Sammy Sosa the last time I saw him

[Rolando]

Dang Joey that was real bad.

[The Operator]

Scooter singles with 1 out

[Kingspoint]

Let's go, Eugenio!

[Ron Madden]

Chris really doesn't think current Reds guys have heard of Sandy Koufax?

Maybe what ever Thom has is contagious And Chris has caught it causing him to say silly things

[The Operator]

That's all for Stripling

Dodgers go to the pen

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Geno catches some luck and singles off the pitchers glove

Probably a DP ball if the pitcher doesn't throw his glove down

[kaldaniels]

Man it was mentioned the game was on MLBN so I’ve been missing the Thom/Chris circus.

Alrighty I’m settled in let’s go.

[Big Klu]

Chris really doesn't think current Reds guys have heard of Sandy Koufax?

I'll bet that you would be surprised how many of them might not know who he is.

[GADawg]

anybody else getting the Arbys bourbon barbeque commercials? Dayum!

[kaldaniels]

anybody else getting the Arbys bourbon barbeque commercials? Dayum!

I want the sandwich on the commercial, not the one my local Arby’s would serve.

[The Operator]

I'll bet that you would be surprised how many of them might not know who he is.

Maybe I'm getting the older than I think lol

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Thom getting tired of hearing people complain about pitchers not going deep in the same breath where he complains about pitchers not going deep into games.

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Schebler!!!!!!!!!

4-3 Reds!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Scheb!!! 3-run hr!!!

[Kingspoint]

Oh, Baby!

[Red Raindog]

well I'll be slapped silly --- Homer in line for win..........

[GADawg]

i'm naming my next kid "Schebs"

[Ron Madden]

Great Scott!!! 3 run Homer!!!

[The Operator]

It's gotta feel good to hit an oppo donger against the team that traded you

[kaldaniels]

Orel Hershieser’s legendary 1988 season.

267 IP
6K/9

How things have changed.

[WrongVerb]

Schebler picked the right bat!

[KronoRed]

I like to think that the Dodgers are cursed now :D

[The Operator]

And now Tucker singles

And here come the boo birds!!! Third night in a row

[Kingspoint]

anybody else getting the Arbys bourbon barbeque commercials? Dayum!

That arby's lamb looks good.

Let's go, Duvall.

[ochoa30]

Really nice hitting in this inning by the reds. Going with the pitch. Awesome to see.

[Rolando]

Heck yeah Scott!!

[GADawg]

And now Tucker singles

And here come the boo birds!!! Third night in a row

the wave has been snuffed out

[WrongVerb]

Dodger announcers: "that was a heart breaker right there, but a lot of game left."

Such a radically different tone from what Thom would have given had that happened to the Reds.

[The Operator]

Orel Hershieser’s legendary 1988 season.

267 IP
6K/9

How things have changed.

Thom and I were talking about that the other night.

Incredible to look back at some the great pitchers of yesteryear and many of them only had about 5 or 6 K's per 9z even the hard throwing one son many cases. Just a different kind of game now.

[Big Klu]

Maybe I'm getting the older than I think lol

Some of them will know who he is, some will recognize that he was a baseball player (but might not know who he played for or what position he played), and a few won't recognize the name at all.

[Norm Chortleton]

no, Koufax does not look like he could still pitch

As Marty pointed out, he had 27 complete games in each of his last 2 seasons. Probably can't even lift his left arm.

[The Operator]

Dodger announcers: "that was a heart breaker right there, but a lot of game left."

Such a radically different tone from what Thom would have given had that happened to the Reds.

Thom would be beyond agitated



Duvall K's, 2 down


Bailey being pulled for a pinch hitter and Bailey is NOT happy with Riggleman

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If you wanna go deeper in games Homer try pitching better

[WrongVerb]

The pitcher warming up for the Dodgers is a switch pitcher.

[kaldaniels]

Lighten up Homer.

[Ironman92]

Orel Hershieser’s legendary 1988 season.

267 IP
6K/9

How things have changed.

Only 8 shutouts

[The Operator]

Blandino! RBI pinch hit double!

5-3


Go Stanford Cardinal Baseball!!!

[kaldaniels]

Only 8 shutouts

And a save!

[Red Raindog]

I'm liking Blandino

[GADawg]

Blandino! great double....better hair

[BCubb2003]

Blandino! RBI pinch hit double!

5-3


Go Stanford Cardinal Baseball!!!

We’re going to have to call him Flavorino.

[Big Klu]

Only 8 shutouts

#notelite

[The Operator]

Chris and Thom fawning over Blandino's hair

Although in fairness, as a guy who is slowly losing his hair, I am a bit jealous.

[Ironman92]

PH for Homer likely gained a run they wouldn’t have and pulling Homer probably adds to the chances the Reds will be leading after 6.....which gives Homer a chance to actually get a W

[GADawg]

As Marty pointed out, he had 27 complete games in each of his last 2 seasons. Probably can't even lift his left arm.

i'd bet right handed he wouldn't give up 2 hits an inning...you know, in 1966

[WrongVerb]

Only 8 shutouts

In a row, iirc. Her and Danny Jackson were neck and neck until Hersheiser went on his record setting run of scoreless innings.

[corkedbat]

Anybody being paid what Bailey's getting paid and doing the middlin' job of starting Bailey's doing should be thankful for what they give him and just StFU.

[kaldaniels]

Chris and Thom fawning over Blandino's hair

Although in fairness, as a guy who is slowly losing his hair, I am a bit jealous.

He’s what, mid-20’s? Just a kid - give him 10 years, then you can be jealous.

[Ironman92]

In a row, iirc. Her and Danny Jackson were neck and neck until Hersheiser went on his record setting run of scoreless innings.

Pretty sure it’s “she”

[The Operator]

The RLHP enters in the game

[Ironman92]

This pitcher is amphibious.

4.17 ERA on land 2.97 ERA in water

[ochoa30]

PH for Homer likely gained a run they wouldn’t have and pulling Homer probably adds to the chances the Reds will be leading after 6.....which gives Homer a chance to actually get a W

I like that hes upset. He wants to be out there and improving. I bet Riggleman feels the same way but he also knows there is a game to be won. Nice move that price almost assuredly would not have made.

[Ironman92]

His glove is BLUE

[kaldaniels]

If you have the ability, I think a pitcher should be able to switch hands during an AB.

[Big Klu]

Blandino! great double....better hair

Then they showed the replay in slow motion for added dramatic effect.

[Mitri]

Blandino! great double....better hair

He's got great hair.

Gotta say I like his approach, even if it hasn't added up to a ton of results so far. Not sure if Alex will ever find a starting position for this team but he'll stick around for some years.

[Ironman92]

I like that hes upset. He wants to be out there and improving. I bet Riggleman feels the same way but he also knows there is a game to be won. Nice move that price almost assuredly would not have made.

I like that he wants to stay in but at some point we get it....you’re a competitor, so is every other pitcher. Quit acting like John Lackey

[kaldaniels]

I like that he wants to stay in but at some point we get it....you’re a competitor, so is every other pitcher. Quit acting like John Lackey

Everyone in the park knew he was out of the game before he stepped in the on deck circle. It wasn’t a suprise he got called back.

[ochoa30]

I like that he wants to stay in but at some point we get it....you’re a competitor, so is every other pitcher. Quit acting like John Lackey

Haha, a little helmet smashing is fine with me. Hes no where near Lackey.

[WrongVerb]

Blandino is basically Freel with better hair and (I hope) less Farney.

[The Operator]

I love paying respect to military veterans but that T Mobile commercial with Harper is just so obviously staged.

[GADawg]

i like Winker, think he should play everyday etc..etc.. and I"ll also point out that even though he's young and inexperienced he already runs like an aging veteran

[The Operator]

Quit acting like John Lackey
As long as he doesn't get married and then divorce his wife during a cancer battle he'll at least be above that particular guy.

[kaldaniels]

It’s all relative to the talent on the team but I feel like the Reds haven’t had the proverbial “west coast slump” since the mid-aughts.

[Kingspoint]

Who is David Hernandez? I can't keep track of these guys.

[kaldaniels]

Who is David Hernandez? I can't keep track of these guys.

Our primo free agent signee.

[Big Klu]

Blandino is basically Freel with better hair and (I hope) less Farney.

I don't see it. Blandino seems to have more power, while Freel had more speed and versatility.

[WrongVerb]

It’s all relative to the talent on the team but I feel like the Reds haven’t had the proverbial “west coast slump” since the mid-aughts.

They also stopped making multiple trips out to the west coast around that time, didn't they?

[Kingspoint]

Our primo free agent signee.

I do vaguely recall that thread. I chose not to read it. I didn't want to get depressed fearing that was our entire offseason.

[kaldaniels]

They also stopped making multiple trips out to the west coast around that time, didn't they?

Could be wrong but it seems like some years they do, some they don’t.

[The Operator]

Beauty of an inning for David Hernandez

5-3 after 6


More boo birds, Philly phans eat your heart out

[Ironman92]

Blandino is basically Freel with better hair and (I hope) less Farney.

Darwin Farney had a great glove

[WrongVerb]

I don't see it. Blandino seems to have more power, while Freel had more speed and versatility.

Yeah but I can't make that joke with any other player. :)

[Big Klu]

Who is David Hernandez? I can't keep track of these guys.

I keep getting him confused with Xavier Hernandez, as they both are/were RH relievers who wear/wore #37 for the Reds.

[Kingspoint]

Hernandez does look like a good addition, though.

[Big Klu]

Fox is really scrambling trying to convince people to care about the upcoming World Cup.

[Ron Madden]

I Hated the Dodgers in the 1970's more than words can tell..

[kaldaniels]

Ok I get the stand-off between Venditte and a SH. There would be “standoffs.” I would let the pitcher choose the hand before each PITCH though.

[Big Klu]

I would have loved to have seen THom calling the game where Venditte and the switch-hitter had the 10-minute faceoff.

[Umkubas]

Fox is really scrambling trying to convince people to care about the upcoming World Cup.

Polska

[TheBigLebowski]

This team may never lose another game.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Scooter is almost unretireable right now.

[GADawg]

Alex Cobb struggling with the O's....time for a uniform change for him and Homer

[Ironman92]

Scooter

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180513/a3214f579fd4e41332849202bc09ce86.jpg

[Tom Servo]

https://pics.me.me/you-sure-thats-the-right-word-yeah-like-80-sure-31959408.png

[GADawg]

Fox is really scrambling trying to convince people to care about the upcoming World Cup.

just googled "world cup"....I have nothing to add

[Ironman92]

This team may never lose another game.

I’d like to jinx proof this post

[Ironman92]

Scooter is almost unretireable right now.

He’s hard to get out too

[Ironman92]

I can eat chicken with either hand

[Tom Servo]

Scheb robbed

[Ironman92]

Scooter now 4th in NL batting average

OPS numbers in the middle of the lineup looking pretty legit now too

[ochoa30]

The multiple arm thing is fun but he has sub par stuff with both arms. You have to wonder if he had focused on just one but either way major credit to him for even making the big leagues.

[Big Klu]

Polska

https://youtu.be/WzC_koWckdY

http://waytofamous.com/images/frankie-yankovic-04.jpg

[Ron Madden]

I wish The Ol' Lefthander was still with us.. I think he enjoyed the Reds beating the Dodgers more than any other team in the league.

[Big Klu]

I can eat chicken with either hand

Leeroy Jenkins!

[Ironman92]

Looks like the Dodgers have their own Fat Adams....and he’s killing them

[Ironman92]

Leeroy Jenkins!

Pretty sure they called him Fergie

[JaxRed]

I like Hernandez in this matchup.

[The Operator]

That was absolutely a strike there, Kike Hernandez.

No need to throw your helmet

[WrongVerb]

I can shuffle poker chips equally well with both hands. I can lose them equally well with both hands too.

[Tom Servo]

Really liked the Hernandez acquisition at the time and he's delivered so far.

[The Operator]

I like Hernandez in this matchup.

I see what you did there

[Ironman92]

Hernandez to me is the relief pitcher that is least likely not to have his good stuff.

Great pick up

[The Operator]

I think Ohio University is an awesome place but hearing Thom talk about it makes me not want to like it.

Lol


Beautiful campus thoug

[Tom Servo]

Thom getting cranky.

[The Operator]

Hernandez hitting for himself!?


Surely he's not going for a third inning

[Red Raindog]

Thom getting cranky.

how can you tell?

[BluegrassRedleg]

I like this. You got a guy throwing this well, squeeze another inning out of him.

[Ironman92]

I think Ohio University is an awesome place but hearing Thom talk about it makes me not want to like it.

Lol


Beautiful campus thoug

Yeah, especially if you like parking tickets or getting towed