6/6/2018 Reds vs Rockies D-Day Edition

[cumberlandreds]

Here we go again. Romano to the hill............oh boy..........

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[NebraskaRed]

For being the odd man out, Winker is sure getting a lot of starts.

[WVRedsFan]

As per usual. five innings and four runs on tap for Sal.

[Big Klu]

Can the Reds not afford olive drab undershirts to wear with their "Military Night" uniforms?

[NebraskaRed]

Nice strikeout of Blackmon

[Tom Servo]

Arenado double but no other damage against Romano in the first.

[NebraskaRed]

Thom had nothing to say about that explanation for Votto's low RBI

[Big Klu]

Thom had nothing to say about that explanation for Votto's low RBI

Cowboy tried to explain that to him last night, too.

[NebraskaRed]

Cowboy tried to explain that to him last night, too.

it's almost like he sticks to his uninformed opinions no matter what

[Big Klu]

"Papoose", THom?

Hmm...

[Tom Servo]

Sal starting off pretty well but walking Ian Desmond with two outs isn't a good plan.

Yup, Tony freakin Wolters once again. RBI double. Come on man.

[BluegrassRedleg]

An entire pitching staff completely befuddled by Tony F. Wolters.


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[Big Klu]

RBI double on an 0-2 pitch. As predictable as the sun rising in the east.

And no, THom, there wasn't going to be a play at the plate even if Schebler doesn't bobble that ball. Desmond runs well and would score easily.

[JaxRed]

They seldom seem to have the shot of whether that was a catchable ball at 1b...

[BluegrassRedleg]

Four of the .159 hitter’s 13 hits his season have now come against the hapless Redlegs.


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[NebraskaRed]

so the solution to the lack of offense from the outfield is to stop putting pressure on them?

[Tom Servo]

Brantley pointing out the issues with the batting order. I think the solution is to stop trying to shuffle Winker and Peraza and Barnhart up top and just start stacking your best hitters to give them the most ABs. Scooter leadoff, Suarez second, Votto third, etc.

Peraza ties up the game with a single.

[Kc61]

Nice swing by Peraza to tie the game. Still two on, pitcher up to bunt.

1-1 after two.

[NebraskaRed]

I've said it before, but why can't someone in the dugout just yell "Don't swing at the first pitch" to Billy

[Kc61]

I've said it before, but why can't someone in the dugout just yell "Don't swing at the first pitch" to Billy

Hamilton with a .792 OPS this year hitting the first pitch.

[NebraskaRed]

Hamilton with a .792 OPS this year hitting the first pitch.

exactly....reverse psychology...

[REDREAD]

Nice catch by Winker :)

[Tom Servo]

Winker robs DJ LeMahieu. I have not ventured into the Winker's defense thread yet, and still will not.

[Big Klu]

Winker robs DJ LeMahieu. I have not ventured into the Winker's defense thread yet, and still will not.

Good play by Winker.

[Tom Servo]

leadoff double by Winker in the 3rd

[NebraskaRed]

Winker having himself a game

[Big Klu]

THom, Eisenhower was not President back then. He was a general, and Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force (SCAEF).

[NebraskaRed]

Votto with a hit but who even cares since it wasn't an RBI. He might as well struck out

[Big Klu]

Votto fails to drive in the run.

#notelite

[NebraskaRed]

so much Flo Rida bashing

[Big Klu]

If I were Bud Black, I would go to the umpire and complain that Sal Romano is out of uniform. He has red sleeves, and other Reds players have black sleeves. It might throw Sal off his game, and frustrate him.

[Tom Servo]

Bleh. Tie game.

[REDREAD]

And Sal gives the run back of course, tied again 2-2

[Tom Servo]

Well, Sal had a few good innings there. Ian Desmond HR. 4-2 Rox.

[NebraskaRed]

it ain't a Romano start if he doesn't give up 4 runs

[Big Klu]

And Sal gives the run back of course, tied again 2-2

Not for long. Desmond 2-run HR. Rox lead 4-2.

[REDREAD]

If I were Bud Black, I would go to the umpire and complain that Sal Romano is out of uniform. He has red sleeves, and other Reds players have black sleeves. It might throw Sal off his game, and frustrate him.

Not really necessary.. Sal will cough up the lead without any mind games..

[BluegrassRedleg]

GASP! Tony Wolters RETIRED. :eek:

[Big Klu]

Not really necessary.. Sal will cough up the lead without any mind games..

I think it was Jack McKeon who pulled that stunt against the Mets once. I think Bobby Valentine got ejected.

[Tom Servo]

I think the ingredients are there for Romano to have success. He's a guy who, ideally, wouldn't have been pitching in the majors until about another month from now, instead of having debuted back in April 2017.

But you can't keep sending him out there, this is 5 straight just awful starts. The plug really should have been pulled after 3.

[Rolando]

Why do they keep showing that boat?

[Big Klu]

THom is deranged. Does he really think that any self-respecting Alabaman would go out in a bass boat wearing a Captain's cap?

What a yuppie.

[Tracy Jones]

The 4 pitchers who have logged the most innings for the Reds this year have ERA+’s of 71, 92, 60, and 67.

[WVRedsFan]

I underestimated Sal. 4 runs in 4 innings!

[Tracy Jones]

On the bright side, the 5th and 6th pitchers have an ERA+ of 210 and 363

[Kingspoint]

So, is this Sal's last start at the ML level until at least September?

[Tracy Jones]

I think the Reds should start using Hughes sparingly. Limit his exposure, keep those numbers sky high, and maybe be able to deal him for something relatively good in a month.

[Kingspoint]

I think it was Jack McKeon who pulled that stunt against the Mets once. I think Bobby Valentine got ejected.

That's a vision worth rewatching.

[KeefeCato]

Votto with a hit but who even cares since it wasn't an RBI. He might as well struck out

Thom, Just hates Votto. He don't even try to hide it. But he loves to say Scooter has 43 RBI'S. 43!!!!!
Thom could care less that Votto is hitting in front of him getting on base. And for the most part what ever two that has been hitting, one and two in front of Votto hardly ever gets on, so Votto can get those famous RBI'S that ole Thom is in love with.
Sucks that I have to mute the TV by the 2nd inning every time Thom does a game.
I am not fond of any of our play by play guys. But George or J.D. warts and all are worlds better than Thom.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I think the Reds should start using Hughes sparingly. Limit his exposure, keep those numbers sky high, and maybe be able to deal him for something relatively good in a month.

I think they should keep him and Iggy and anyone else good and spend about $100 million for players they didn't draft or develop and play MLB baseball rather than this crap.

[NebraskaRed]

Nice quick inning for Sal. Might as well send him back out for the 6th so that he can instantly load the bases probably.

[Tracy Jones]

I think they should keep him and Iggy and anyone else good and spend about $100 million for players they didn't draft or develop and play MLB baseball rather than this crap.

Lol yeah. Or that.

[Tom Servo]

Thom couldn't have been less enthused with Votto banging one off the wall.

[NebraskaRed]

Votto with a double with nobody on base. That's known as a "Canadian RBI"

[Strikes Out Looking]

With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy: If you have two strikes on you and you don't swing at a pitch that is close to the plate, you might be a Cincinnati Red.

[Big Klu]

Votto doubles, but STILL no RBI.

#notelite

[KeefeCato]

I think the Reds should start using Hughes sparingly. Limit his exposure, keep those numbers sky high, and maybe be able to deal him for something relatively good in a month.

I remember several years ago the Reds got Rheal Cormier from the Phillies in July. They had just used him as a loogy. Probably hadn't pitched more than 35 innings. Had a nice shiny e.r.a. Reds get him and he blew up.
That is probably about what is going to happen soon to Hughes.

[Red Raindog]

Scooter with Another hit

He might be actually good


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[Tom Servo]

Scooter doubles in Votto, 4-3 game. Not over yet.

[JCM11]

Scooter is ridiculous right now.

[REDREAD]

Scooter with another RBI! :lol:

[KeefeCato]

Thom couldn't have been less enthused with Votto banging one off the wall.

It is sickening to listen to. But he screams with excitement for almost any Red not named Votto or Winker.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Scooter should be in LF, Senzel at 2b and Duvall should be driven to Chinatown.

[Tracy Jones]

I remember several years ago the Reds got Rheal Cormier from the Phillies in July. They had just used him as a loogy. Probably hadn't pitched more than 35 innings. Had a nice shiny e.r.a. Reds get him and he blew up.
That is probably about what is going to happen soon to Hughes.

Agreed. That’s why I say limit his innings going forward. Contending teams needing bullpen help down the stretch often go crazy.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Red Schoendienst has died. A good Cardinal.

[Tom Servo]

Romano still out there for the 6th.

[Tom Servo]

Exit velocity on that hit by CarGo must have been a thousand.

Also, whisper voice, at least on the eye test Billy's defense doesn't look as good this year as in previous years. Maybe we were spoiled, but this is supposed to be his thing.

[JaxRed]

If Lorenzen throws 3 innings tonight I'll be suspicious.......

[Kingspoint]

So, again I ask, "Was this Romano's last start for Cincinnati until at least Sepetember"? There has to be a better option. Can't see how further starts are positive for Romano or the REDS.

[Tom Servo]

Reds are letting themselves get beat by Ian Desmond and Tony Wolters.

[Strikes Out Looking]

So, again I ask, "Was this Romano's last start for Cincinnati until at least Sepetember"? There has to be a better option. Can't see how further starts are positive for Romano or the REDS.

My guess is his next start is for Louisville. I'd let Stephenson have a few starts at this point - probably can't be worse.

[JustaFan]

re Romano - especially when the cliche of giving the starters an extra day of rest .l....for the purpose of ?? last four starts 20 runs in 20 innings

[Kingspoint]

How's that Greene kid doing. Have we ruined him, yet?

[Tom Servo]

How's that Greene kid doing. Have we ruined him, yet?
He's pitching well after a rough introduction.

[Kc61]

I'd give Romano another cycle with AAA, then the bigs again. But if he's not successful as a starter after another cycle, I'd make him a reliever.

I see Sal's stuff as borderline for a starter in today's game, sometimes it plays up, sometimes it doesn't. This year it hasn't.

As a multi-inning reliever he might add a little velocity which might help. He could alternate a bigger fastball with his sinker.

[NebraskaRed]

Blandino gets a walk. He'll be rewarded by not getting a chance to start for the next 3 weeks.

[Tom Servo]

Blandino sighting. He draws a walk.

[M2]

How's that Greene kid doing. Have we ruined him, yet?

Willie Greene flamed out 20 years ago.

[Kingspoint]

Willie Greene flamed out 20 years ago.

Wasn't sure on the spelling. Thought it had an e.

[NebraskaRed]

Walkin' Winker

[Big Klu]

Red Schoendienst has died. A good Cardinal.

Sorry to hear it.

It annoys the crap out of me that THom says that Red was "95 years young." When the hell did it become taboo to say the word, "old"? It's "95 years old", THom! That's how the English language works!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Rally Cap engaged.

[KronoRed]

How's that Greene kid doing. Have we ruined him, yet?

Patience, usually around AA/AA when the Reds curse hits.

[Kingspoint]

Great start to this inning.

[RedTeamGo!]

Sorry to hear it.

It annoys the crap out of me that THom says that Red was "95 years young." When the hell did it become taboo to say the word, "old"? It's "95 years old", THom! That's how the English language works!

Isn’t that an old saying? Like, it’s just a play on words I think.

[Big Klu]

Isn’t that an old saying? Like, it’s just a play on words I think.

Just drives me nuts, though.

And don't let THom hear you. He'll tell you that it's, "Isn't that a young saying?"

[Strikes Out Looking]

At least Barnhart swung... tiny steps

[NebraskaRed]

nm

[Kingspoint]

I like this group of REDS, but you can't have them playing under conditions where a Starter is giving up a run per inning. That's just asking for too much.

Management/Ownership has made positive strides since the firing of Price. Their new pattern has them replacing Romano for his next Start so the rest of the team has a chance. Good luck to Sal on improving himself during this next opportunity.

[NebraskaRed]

Send Lorenzen out for his third inning. Really good stuff from him this time and his last appearance.

[NebraskaRed]

or not. Duvall hitting for Lorenzen.

[Kc61]

My guess is that Lorenzen will take Romano's spot next time through the rotation.

They double switched Lorenzen into this game to allow him to pitch 3-4 innings. (Only worked two, then they hit for him.) He threw 4 last time.

Lorenzen is a seasoned pitcher, they can get him up to 6 innings fairly quickly. Just have to hope he stays healthy.

Official prediction (aka wild guess).

[Tom Servo]

My guess is that Lorenzen will take Romano's spot next time through the rotation.

They double switched Lorenzen into this game to allow him to pitch 3-4 innings. He threw 4 last time. (I see they are hitting for him now.)

Lorenzen is a seasoned pitcher, they can get him up to 6 innings fairly quickly. Just have to hope he stays healthy.

Official prediction (aka wild guess).
I'd like to see it personally, but it seems a bit too bold for our stuffy Reds.

[Kingspoint]

My guess is that Lorenzen will take Romano's spot next time through the rotation.

They double switched Lorenzen into this game to allow him to pitch 3-4 innings. (Only worked two, then they hit for him.) He threw 4 last time.

Lorenzen is a seasoned pitcher, they can get him up to 6 innings fairly quickly. Just have to hope he stays healthy.

Official prediction (aka wild guess).

He only needs to go five to be a successful Starter on this staff.

[Rolando]

I'd like to see it personally, but it seems a bit too bold for our stuffy Reds.

Send Sal call up an bullpen arm til they need a 5th starter in the 23rd

[Ironman92]

Error in Billy but Scheb scared him

[Red Raindog]

This is a joke right?

Schebler and Hamilton can’t communicate?


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[Umkubas]

Clown car with large red noses and big feet

[WVRedsFan]

Wheels just fell off. No one can catch the ball and Hernandez id getting hit hard.

[Umkubas]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino gets his seventh put out in twenty one total chances, playing short stop in 2018.

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball

[Kc61]

Cowboy said earlier that Homer Bailey will go to AAA to start when his knee is better.

He also said the goal was for Homer to start for the Reds again.

I haven't seen anything official on it, probably could change again, but sounds like the bullpen experiment ended before it began.

[Umkubas]

5 pitch strikeout for the second out

[Umkubas]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino strikes out on 5 pitches (two fouls).

[WVRedsFan]

Billy didn't have a chance.

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Former Olympia High Schooler Winker gets another hit

[Tom Servo]

Former Olympia High Schooler Winker gets another hit
GO Olympia High School Baseball

[WVRedsFan]

GO Olympia High School Baseball

Couldn't resist...

[Tom Servo]

Really nice AB by Barnhart

[Umkubas]

.Barnhart with a 9 pitch single

[Umkubas]

The Canadian, Votto disappoints

[WVRedsFan]

The Reds outhit the opposition once again.

[Umkubas]

Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?

[Big Klu]

On pace for 55-107.

[RedsBrick]

26 LOB. Brutal.

[M2]

26 LOB. Brutal.

Well, 13.