Friday 5/18/18 Cubs @ Reds

[klw]

Cincinnati Reds
@Reds

If you're coming to the ballpark tonight, stick around after the game for a qualifier round for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Beef Frank Eating Contest to be followed by fireworks! ��➕��

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Lots of showers in the area:
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ICYMI:
Jamie Ramsey
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@Jamieblog
4h4 hours ago

Cliff Pennington has elected free agency. Cliff appeared in 16 games for the #Reds and most recently was at AAA-Louisville where he appeared in 11 games for the Bats.

[Chip R]

Aw, Cliffie. We hardly knew ye.

[NebraskaRed]

Goodbye, Cliff. I will always remember the 4 total hits you got as a Red.

[NebraskaRed]

https://www.mlb.com/cut4/reds-do-impressions-of-dracula-for-ticket-package/c-277260666

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[klw]

https://www.mlb.com/cut4/reds-do-impressions-of-dracula-for-ticket-package/c-277260666

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[klw]

Reds lineup is oddly late, I wonder if there is an injury/sickness issue holding up a decision.

[klw]

And now we know why:

C. Trent Rosecrans
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2m2 minutes ago
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No #Reds lineup that I’ve seen yet. Riggleman had 1 with Suarez, 1 without. For now, Suarez is in


FYI:
Bobby Nightengale
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@nightengalejr

#Reds pitching for doubleheader tomorrow vs. Cubs: Luis Castillo will start the day game; Sal Romano will pitch night game.

[Kingspoint]

A 6-game week (weeks are measured by me as Fri-Thu as both Price and Riggleman began this season that way.

Success will be 3+ Wins. Should one get rained out and not made up immediately, I'd stiil place success at 3-2, instead of 2-3.

Eventually, the REDS will have a losing week again under Riggleman, but immediately, "growth" for them would be 4 straight weeks with a low bar of 3 Wins. They have improved to the point that this would be a continuation of that path, and it's all about growth. Growth = Success.

[Kingspoint]

And now we know why:

C. Trent Rosecrans
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FYI:
Bobby Nightengale
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@nightengalejr

Make that a 7-game week this week with a double-header tomorrow. A 3-4 week woul still be a success, as it woul be an improvement over any of the first 5 weeks. I can see the whining already if they "only" win 3 games this week, with tons of posts pointing to negative actions by the REDS with doom and gloom opinions to follow shortly. 3 wins this week, including the efforts in the losses, will offer plenty of opportunity to throw accolades all around.

[CaiGuy]

Flip Scooter and Votto and it'd be aight.

[ScotlandRed]

Why are we taking at bats away from our best hitter?

[klw]

Given Billy's history of success vs Lester, this would have been a good day to leadoff with Hamilton.

[Kinsm]

Pennington gone too? Damn, the Reds waste a lot of money.

[Tony Cloninger]

Pennington was worse than Jack Hannahan. I like veteran help too but not vet help just for the sake of it.

[klw]

I wonder if the TV crew will mention that Schwarber is from Ohio?

[BCubb2003]

I wonder if the TV crew will mention that Schwarber is from Ohio?

Centerville, I believe.

[WrongVerb]

Centerville, I believe.

Middletown, where his father was sheriff, Mayor, justice of the peace, and President.

[Alf_Red_E]

Middletown, where his father was sheriff, Mayor, justice of the peace, and President.

And one he|| of a model american

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi1-IihX6yY

[KYExtemper]

Game not starting on time. Update at 7:15

[Tracy Jones]

Pennington was worse than Jack Hannahan.

Whoa whoa whoa! Let’s not go crazy here.

[KYExtemper]

Delay continues. Update at 8 per the Reds twitter.

[Umkubas]

“If Bailey wouldn’t have had those 2 No-Hitters he wouldn’t of gotten that deal! I sure wish the money would have been directed to Cueto! Here’s to hoping he gets healthy and makes us all forget about it by having an amazing second half of 2017!”

[KYExtemper]

First pitch scheduled for 8:40!

[KYExtemper]

I hate how MLB Game Audio just stops streaming the radio feed when there's a delay and then it takes forever for it to come back.

[KronoRed]

What is this Votto cleanup stuff?

[Red Raindog]

And away we go

Basehit to start for Cubs


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[Red Raindog]

And now a double


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[ochoa30]

Homer Bailey, lol

[Kingspoint]

Why are we taking at bats away from our best hitter?

Riggleman can do anything he wants right now as long as he keeps getting wins out of these guys.

[Red Raindog]

And another base hit

Cubs feasting so far


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[ochoa30]

You really have to wonder when they will make a change. Bailey is awful and it doesn't look like its gonna get better anytime soon if ever

[Red Raindog]

And another base hit
At least this was the seeing eye type


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[Kingspoint]

This will test Riggleman...how to handle Bailey.

[Red Raindog]

And another hit
Five up five hits
Come on rain


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[KronoRed]

The ghost of Paul Wilson is on the mound.

[ochoa30]

Bailey aint getting out of the first, cool

[Stray]

Not the best start I've ever seen

[JustaFan]

you also have to wonder if Bailey can at least be like Yo-yo and state his arm is about to fall off. Gallardo only lasted three games before the Reds accepted his career was over. this is Bailey's 10th.

[ScotlandRed]

This start kind of went exactly as I expected it to go. Wonder how long they will let Bailey continue like this.

[KYExtemper]

At this pace, we would have been better off if this game had been cancelled!

[Kingspoint]

If he pulled him now, what message would it send to Williams, Ownership and the team?

[ochoa30]

you also have to wonder if Bailey can at least be like Yo-yo and state his arm is about to fall off. Gallardo only lasted three games before the Reds accepted his career was over. this is Bailey's 10th.

Big difference is they owe this guy a ton of money still

[InsaneinthBrame]

Homer needs to get some outs or this will not be good for the pen

[Red Raindog]

Yippee
An out


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[ochoa30]

An out!!!

[Red Raindog]

Homer needs to get some outs or this will not be good for the pen

Already at 21 pitches


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[Kc61]

The traditional Reds response to this Bailey stretch would be to DL him.

[Red Raindog]

A K
Thanks Baez for swinging at dirt balls


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[Tracy Jones]

It’s sad what’s happened to Homer. He finally became good after a long road to get there, then as soon as he did, he blew up.

[Red Raindog]

Lester grounds out to end the inning

I'm already worn out


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[Kingspoint]

C'mon, Homer. You need this more than the team does.

[ochoa30]

It’s sad what’s happened to Homer. He finally became good after a long road to get there, then as soon as he did, he blew up.

It is sad. You feel for the guy. Hes out there trying and gutting it out but it's time for the reds to move on. Hes become like a dark cloud for this organization IMO.

[Tracy Jones]

C'mon, Homer. You need this more than the team does.

Going to the ATM will cheer him up

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It is sad. You feel for the guy. Hes out there trying and gutting it out but it's time for the reds to move on. Hes become like a dark cloud for this organization IMO.

I liked Homer. I rooted for him. And pre injury when he was on, he was great to watch. Dominant.

[bleedsred]

Honestly, the Reds are paying him anyway...I would let him just eat innings until they are ready to bring up Disco or someone not being rushed...I do think he is odd man out when Disco returns.

[Tracy Jones]

Honestly, the Reds are paying him anyway...I would let him just eat innings until they are ready to bring up Disco or someone not being rushed...I do think he is odd man out when Disco returns.

I think it’s time to see if he can salvage a 2nd career as a reliever. What’s there to lose at this point? And who knows? Maybe he’ll be a reincarnation of Dennis Eckersley! One can dream.

[ochoa30]

I think it’s time to see if he can salvage a 2nd career as a reliever. What’s there to lose at this point? And who knows? Maybe he’ll be a reincarnation of Dennis Eckersley! One can dream.

Yeah, he's still hitting 95. Maybe he could ramp it up a bit more and be decent. Worth a shot.

[Big Klu]

THom ranting about the parking prices at Dodger Stadium.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great ABs to start this one, despite no action. Lester already over 30 pitches.

[Tom Servo]

Suarez is so good.

[ochoa30]

Great AB by Suarez

[Red Raindog]

Good ab by Suarez to draw walk
Lester over 20 pitches


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[The Operator]

I see Homer is off to a fantastic start.

Aye...

[ochoa30]

Lester not getting borderline calls. Cant wait until he starts whining.

[RedTeamGo!]

I get Homer is going to be in the rotation all season, but good grief I’m ready for him to be gone.

[Red Raindog]

I see Homer is off to a fantastic start.

Aye...

He kept the ball in the park


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[Tracy Jones]

Yeah, he's still hitting 95. Maybe he could ramp it up a bit more and be decent. Worth a shot.

It is. DFA or trade isn’t an option due to the contract. Might as well try something else with him and see if they can squeeze some value out of him for the next year and a half.

[ochoa30]

I get Homer is going to be in the rotation all season, but good grief I’m ready for him to be gone.

Probably but the reds have never said this. I think they very well could bump him to the pen if and when disco is ready

[KYExtemper]

THom ranting about the parking prices at Dodger Stadium.

LOL, who cares?!?! This is why I have just abandoned the TV product for radio. The games flows better anyway.

[RedTeamGo!]

Homer has been in the majors since 2007 and has 5.0 bWAR.

I’m not even mad. That’s amazing.

[Red Raindog]

I have the sound off but I suspect Votto went potty mouth


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[The Operator]

THom ranting about the parking prices at Dodger Stadium.

Two straight series' now (three if you count the Dodgers series itself) he's been whining about things at Dodger Stadium.

My God that man is a child.

[Tony Cloninger]

Has there ever been a Thom Free Game Thread ever?

[The Operator]

Has there ever been a Thom Free Game Thread ever?

Probably pre-2007

[Tadasimha]

Lester not getting borderline calls. Cant wait until he starts whining.

One of these days some ump is going to be over the cubs aura and run some of them (i can't believe schwarber doesn't get tossed once a week) and then the rest of the umpires will stop taking it

[KronoRed]

Has there ever been a Thom Free Game Thread ever?

The glorious games before him and when he's on the radio.

[The Operator]

One of these days some ump is going to be over the cubs aura and run some of them (i can't believe schwarber doesbt get tossed once a week) and then the rest of the umpires will stop taking it

Hey now Kyle Schwarber is a good kid! He's from a Middletown and comes from a good family! His dad was a police chief!

[ochoa30]

One of these days some ump is going to be over the cubs aura and run some of them (i can't believe schwarber doesbt get tossed once a week) and then the rest of the umpires will stop taking it

They are the warriors of the league. They won a title and now think they deserve special treatment. Atleast we dont have to see Lackey's ugly mug anymore.

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The glorious games before him and when he's on the radio.

Funny thing is people used to complain a lot about George Grande being too positive. Cant we just get a normal guy out there? Lol

[Tom Servo]

No Thom talk for me, I get the Cubs announcers this series on account of being in Chicago.

They’re pretty solid, it’s just the Cubs fans at GABP that make it harder to stand.

[Tracy Jones]

They are the warriors of the league. They won a title and now think they deserve special treatment. Atleast we dont have to see Lackey's ugly mug anymore.

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Funny thing is people used to complain a lot about George Grande being too positive. Cant we just get a normal guy out there? Lol

No. Gus Johnson will be here for the next playoff run

[The Operator]

Funny thing is people used to complain a lot about George Grande being too positive. Cant we just get a normal guy out there? Lol

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[Tom Servo]

yay Homer ERA back below 6.00

[Big Klu]

Has there ever been a Thom Free Game Thread ever?

The days when Jim Day or George Grande are doing PBP.

[Tadasimha]

Hey now Kyle Schwarber is a good kid! He's from a Middletown and comes from a good family! His dad was a police chief!

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[The Operator]

They’re pretty solid, it’s just the Cubs fans at GABP that make it harder to stand.

All of which have probably never been to Chicago, have no family or roots there, and couldn't tell you more than about 1 or 2 players from their pre-2015 rosters.

[Kingspoint]

Good recovery by Homer. Let's get one back.

[ochoa30]

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I do like me some Jim Day. He makes some mistakes due to inexperience but less than Thom does due to his lack of actually enjoying baseball.

[Big Klu]

No Thom talk for me, I get the Cubs announcers this series on account of being in Chicago.

They’re pretty solid, it’s just the Cubs fans at GABP that make it harder to stand.

Is Brenly back in Chicago?

[The Operator]

The days when Jim Day or George Grande are doing PBP.

I dunno, on those days there are generally a few "it's nice to not deal with Thom tonight" comments.

I know I've been guilty of it, haha

[RedTeamGo!]

Anyone else see the “brainstorm” “green needle” sound thing yet?

We’re living in a simulation.

[Tadasimha]

Shades BB with a nice snag

[Tom Servo]

All of which have probably never been to Chicago, have no family or roots there, and couldn't tell you more than about 1 or 2 players from their pre-2015 rosters.
Yeah I mean obviously the Reds help bring it on themselves by being so bad but this isn’t like Milwaukee where Chicago is only 90 miles away and you get Chicago area Cubs fans making the trip. These are just band wagoners who live in the area.

[RedTeamGo!]

https://twitter.com/liquidhbox/status/997176012113838080?s=21

[ochoa30]

Has to be the worst Defensive outfield in baseball out there for the cubs

[Red Raindog]

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I was ready to apply for the job until I noticed you wanted a normal person


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[Big Klu]

Yeah I mean obviously the Reds help bring it on themselves by being so bad but this isn’t like Milwaukee where Chicago is only 90 miles away and you get Chicago area Cubs fans making the trip. These are just band wagoners who live in the area.

However, for a weekend series you will get some more people making the road trip.

[Big Klu]

Has to be the worst Defensive outfield in baseball out there for the cubs

The Cubs have never been known as a club that has put a high priority on defense.

[Red Raindog]

Two hits to start the third
Odds on him getting out of the inning?


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[Tadasimha]

Two hits to start the third
Odds on him getting out of the inning?


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Low

[KronoRed]

All of which have probably never been to Chicago, have no family or roots there, and couldn't tell you more than about 1 or 2 players from their pre-2015 rosters.

I bet they will tell you they love Uno's pizza.

[Big Klu]

Two hits to start the third
Odds on him getting out of the inning?


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Remote.

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[KronoRed]

It's Schwarber love fest time.


Now Thom is getting bored.

[Red Raindog]

And now a walk to t best player on the planet Schwarber


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[Big Klu]

THom now ranting about Homer's pace.

As much as he's struggling and laboring, I wouldn't want him rushing up there.

[ochoa30]

Atleast he had one good inning I guess

[Kingspoint]

Good recovery by Homer. Let's get one back.

Darn.

[The Operator]

It's Schwarber love fest time.
I live about 10 minutes from Middletown, home of THEE Kyle Schwarber.

You wouldn't believe the amount of Schwarber jerseys I see down there when I'm shopping, getting wings or pizza, etc.


It's barf worthy.

[ochoa30]

I live about 10 minutes from Middletown, home of THEE Kyle Schwarber.

You wouldn't believe the amount of Schwarber jerseys I see down there when I'm shopping, getting wings or pizza, etc.


It's barf worthy.

Do it on the Jersey

[The Operator]

10 baserunners in 2.2 innings for Homer.

Yikes

[Ironman92]

Homer should be down more than 4 runs and thankful that pitchers still bat in the NL

[Ironman92]

10 baserunners in 2.2 innings for Homer.

Yikes

Plays with fire.

[Big Klu]

Homer should be down more than 4 runs and thankful that pitchers still bat in the NL

And also that Jon Lester is a bad hitter even by NL pitcher's standards.

[Kingspoint]

That's the blueprint for getting out of a bases-loaded-no-out situation.

Have to find a way to be positive about that. Would help if we got two runs ourselves this inning.

[Big Klu]

Plays with fire.

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[KYExtemper]

Five strikeouts for Lester

[Red Raindog]

I saw a graphic saying Bailey got his first gb double play of the season
Amazing when I think how many runners he's had that have given so many opportunities


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[mhs95_06]

I think it’s time to see if he can salvage a 2nd career as a reliever. What’s there to lose at this point? And who knows? Maybe he’ll be a reincarnation of Dennis Eckersley! One can dream.

Or John Smoltz who averaged 14 wins over 11 seasons, then missed his age 33 season with Tommy John, then came back and had more than 150 saves over 4 seasons, then went back to starting and averaged over 14 wins over 3 seasons.

[Ironman92]

Thom has announced 27 batted balls as “straight up in the air”

Shortest distance: 329.2 ft

Average distance: 351.6 ft

Longest distance: 403.7 ft

[Chip R]

FWIW, it's pouring in Westwood.

[Red Raindog]

Or John Smoltz who averaged 14 wins over 11 seasons, then missed his age 33 season with Tommy John, then came back and had more than 150 saves over 4 seasons, then went back to starting and averaged over 14 wins over 3 seasons.

We can dream


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[KYExtemper]

Finally break up Lester's no hitter

[mhs95_06]

I think it’s time to see if he can salvage a 2nd career as a reliever. What’s there to lose at this point? And who knows? Maybe he’ll be a reincarnation of Dennis Eckersley! One can dream.

Or John Smoltz who averaged 14 wins over 11 seasons, then missed his age 33 season with Tommy John, then came back and had more than 150 saves over 4 seasons, then went back to starting and averaged over 14 wins over 3 seasons.

[Tom Servo]

Okay he's been bad but some of these hits off of Homer are getting ridiculous

[ochoa30]

Okay he's been bad but some of these hits against Homer are getting ridiculous

Really? They've all been hit quite hard from what I've seen

[Tom Servo]

Really? They've all been hit quite hard from what I've seen
I feel like there's been at least three of those ones that Russell just hit where it's sharp but would be an out if just a few feet in either direction.

Now THAT was a hit.

[ochoa30]

I feel like there's been at least three of those ones that Russell just hit where it's sharp but would be an out if just a few feet in either direction.

Now THAT was a hit.

I mean yeah there's always some luck but if they are hitting the ball hard every time they're gonna find holes. Cant remember one hit tonight that wasnt squared up. Its essentially batting practice out there.

[Ironman92]

Seems like the majority have been hit very hard

[Ironman92]

Yeah...this is the perfect time to bunt. Or K

[Ironman92]

Time on mound:

Homer..... 1 hr 9 min 16 seconds (and counting)

Lester..... 6 min

[kaldaniels]

Thom giving us a clinic on Votto’s footwork.

[BluegrassRedleg]

"Learn to play, Joey!!!1111!!!!" - Thom

[Red Raindog]

Homer has not given up any long balls so far

Baby steps


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[Tom Servo]

that was embarrassing, but it sure looked like strike three

The death march that is this inning continues.

[Ironman92]

Tucker pulling it up 4 inches didn’t help

[BluegrassRedleg]

Tucker pulling it up 4 inches didn’t help

True. It was a strike, but his exaggerated framing probably hurt Homer's cause.

[ochoa30]

Only 5 days until Bailey is awful again. Cant wait!

[Red Raindog]

Mister Bailey exits after throwing 88 mostly putrid pitches

After traipsing the Springfield antique show all day I may decide to make an exit soon also


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[durl]

I'm ok with unplugging the Bailey experiment.

[Ironman92]

Lol “Good job Homer”
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[Tom Servo]

Only 5 days until Bailey is awful again. Cant wait!
I'd rather see the Robert Stephenson Experience, or Justin Nicolino. Homer is unusable.

[durl]

I wish Bailey had Smoltz's ability.

[ochoa30]

I'd rather see the Robert Stephenson Experience, or Justin Nicolino. Homer is unusable.

Stephenson please. Nicolono has 0 chance of being a decent major league pitcher IMO. His stuff is way below average.

[Tom Servo]

Geno done for the night, figure Riggleman doesn't want to test the ankle anymore after he slipped once already due to the conditions.

[CaiGuy]

Bullpen or whatever

[Big Klu]

THom: "It's been five games since a Reds starter has pitched more than 4 innings!"

Homer pitched 4⅔ innings tonight.

Math is hard, THom.

[ochoa30]

Stephens couldn't be worse then Bailey either

[Tom Servo]

Duvall! :jump:

6-1

[Red Raindog]

Bullpen or whatever

I'd go for DFA

Might get lucky and someone picks him up after he passes through waivers

Reds save the league minimum portion of his salary I believe

Long ball Duvall


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[BluegrassRedleg]

GABP Special for Duvall. Let the comeback begin.

[Big Klu]

Blinky lights for Adam Duvall!

[ochoa30]

Why does Thom keep the H in his name when shortened? Is this a thing?

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Another crap ump. Nice job MLB.

[BCubb2003]

Why does Thom keep the H in his name when shortened? Is this a thing?

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Another crap ump. Nice job MLB.

I remember Marty ranting one night about why he did it that way.

[durl]

Can our players run hard until they see the ball heading to the base??

[Big Klu]

Why does Thom keep the H in his name when shortened? Is this a thing?

Because we all pronounce it wrong! It's "THHHHHom!" :D

[ochoa30]

If you cant hit for power you need to use the opposite field. Winker was doing so earlier but has fallen into a pull happy approach.

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I remember Marty ranting one night about why he did it that way.

That's funny. Probably did it just to piss of Daddy.

[Rolando]

If you cant hit for power you need to use the opposite field. Winker was doing so earlier but has fallen into a pull happy approach.

Plus if he runs harder he's safe at first.

[Red Raindog]

Can our players run hard until they see the ball heading to the base??

Even when Winker is running hard he's not going anywhere

😏


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[BCubb2003]

If you cant hit for power you need to use the opposite field. Winker was doing so earlier but has fallen into a pull happy approach.

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That's funny. Probably did it just to piss of Daddy.

No, it was Marty ranting about how it makes perfect sense because Thomas has an H so that’s how it should be and everyone else is wrong.

[Rolando]

Even when Winker is running hard he's not going anywhere

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The truth he runs like catcher ha

[Tracy Jones]

If you cant hit for power you need to use the opposite field. Winker was doing so earlier but has fallen into a pull happy approach.

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That's funny. Probably did it just to piss of Daddy.

It may be that he’s pressing trying to get that first homer. I’m sure that’s a monkey to carry around

[InsaneinthBrame]

Hope the umps call the game why waste the pen.

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He runs like he is carrying a Gorilla

[Big Klu]

Hope the umps call the game why waste the pen.

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He runs like he is carrying a Gorilla

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[Tom Servo]

6-1 after 6 with the rain still coming down.

I vote in favor of calling it.

[ochoa30]

No, it was Marty ranting about how it makes perfect sense because Thomas has an H so that’s how it should be and everyone else is wrong.

That makes more sense considering his personality

[ochoa30]

It may be that he’s pressing trying to get that first homer. I’m sure that’s a monkey to carry around

Yeah, my theory as well

[KYExtemper]

Stephens doing a good job gobbling up innings.

[Big Klu]

THom is wrong again.

The Reds intentionally walked Andre Dawson five times in a day game at Wrigley Field in 1990.

Lou Piniella threw first base (twice) in a night game at Riverfront.

Also, Chris wasn't​ broadcasting for the Reds in 1990. Steve LaMar, Gordy Coleman, and Johnny Bench were the Reds TV crew in '90.

[WrongVerb]

No, it was Marty ranting about how it makes perfect sense because Thomas has an H so that’s how it should be and everyone else is wrong.

That's...dumb. There's not some right or wrong way to do it.

[BCubb2003]

That's...dumb. There's not some right or wrong way to do it.

Especially for someone whose middle name is Franchester.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Especially for someone whose middle name is Franchester.

Marty: "Well, it's not 'Cester,' is it?

[Big Klu]

Especially for someone whose middle name is Franchester.

Actually, his middle name is Martin.

His first name is Franchester.

[BCubb2003]

Actually, his middle name is Martin.

His first name is Franchester.

That’s even ... more so.

[Kingspoint]

Franchester Martin

Prototype of Aston Martin

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[Big Klu]

Marty: "Well, it's not 'Cester,' is it?

Worcester

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not exactly a GG night for one Joseph Votto.

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Worcester

WOO!

[Big Klu]

THom with yet another dig at Votto.

[WVRedsFan]

Man what a dead game thread

[KYExtemper]

Man what a dead game thrad

Friday night, an hour and a half rain delay, and a horrible effort in the first inning will do that.

[ochoa30]

Man what a dead game thread

Cant blame people for not wanting to watch Homer pitch

[KYExtemper]

We've only had 1 inning tonight where the Cubs didn't put someone on base

[BluegrassRedleg]

Man what a dead game thread

You think this is dead, check out the Reds' linescore....

[ochoa30]

That was pretty funny how blandino just turned and walked away, lol

[Rolando]

Great job Jackson !

[ochoa30]

Brice trying to punch his ticket to AAA when lorenzen comes back. Throw strikes dude.

[WVRedsFan]

I remember when Cubs fans were banished to the far reaches of the outfield. Now, they take or get the good seats. And with some seats going for $10, more will come. That's what this franchise under suspect leadership at the front office has become.

[ochoa30]

I remember when Cubs fans were banished to the far reaches of the outfield. Now, they take or get the good seats. And with some seats going for $10, more will come. That's what this franchise under suspect leadership at the front office has become.

Let em come. Reds need the ticket sales pretty badly

[KronoRed]

Thom says we are "hardcore" for still watching.

[Big Klu]

What is THom yammering about now?

[WVRedsFan]

Cruz is simply not ready for prime time

[KYExtemper]

Radio guys are so out of it they can't even get the Cubs pitcher right

[WVRedsFan]

Radio guys are so out of it they can't even get the Cubs pitcher right
And who could blame them? Cubs get 15 hits (10 of which on Homer) and Reds got 2 hits. Pitiful showing.

[ochoa30]

And who could blame them? Cubs get 15 hits (10 of which on Homer) and Reds got 2 hits. Pitiful showing.

The one run they got was a pop up in any other stadium in baseball. Color me unimpressed with that performance by the entire team

[KronoRed]

Thom's voice "Looking forward to all day baseball"
Thom's eyes "Kill me now"

[BluegrassRedleg]

Thom says we are "hardcore" for still watching.

No. We're HARDCHORE.

[Big Klu]

On pace for 54-108.

[Kingspoint]

Had shoulder surgery Wednesday. Shouldn't be online or texting.

[REDREAD]

Had shoulder surgery Wednesday. Shouldn't be online or texting.

Get better :)

[Umkubas]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino strikes out in his only at bat but also draws a walk in his second plate appearance, but is left stranded.

Blandino’s batting average falls to .274 but his on base percentage rises to a MLB career high .354.

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball

[mth123]

Had shoulder surgery Wednesday. Shouldn't be online or texting.

Good thing you don't work for the Reds. They'd rush you back with unrealistic expectations of carrying the heaviest load. You'd end up sidelined and rehabbing for three more years and when you come back you'd be so bad that you are everybody's punch line.

[Kingspoint]

Good thing you don't work for the Reds. They'd rush you back with unrealistic expectations of carrying the heaviest load. You'd end up sidelined and rehabbing for three more years and when you come back you'd be so bad that you are everybody's punch line.

I had to have a rod put in because I didnt take it easy enough when they put it back together in December. Toal separation the January before. I stretched it too much. Can't find a position I can get to sleep in. I'll end up going over two years without being able to lift weights. I want complete movement back. Going to be extra cautious this time.

[mth123]

I had to have a rod put in because I didnt take it easy enough when they put it back together in December. Toal separation the January before. I stretched it too much. Can't find a position I can get to sleep in. I'll end up going over two years without being able to lift weights. I want complete movement back. Going to be extra cautious this time.

Sorry to hear it.

Maybe you should work for the Reds as an advisor on how to rehab arm injuries. They don't seem to have a clue.