4/2/19 Reds vs. Brewers

[NebraskaRed]

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[texasdave]

I have a good feeling about DeSclafani this season.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Could Dietrich gennett Scooter like Scooter did to Peraza?

[Wonderful Monds]

lineup looks a lot better with Dietrich in it.

Weird to see Peraza get demoted all the way down to the 8th spot though, I don’t know about all that. I’d bump him up in front of Barnhart, but aside from that this is probably the best lineup we’ve got until guys come back from injury.

[WrongVerb]

Peraza has developed into a solid hitter. Not sure why he's not being put in position to get more at bats.

[klw]

On the plus side, maybe Peraza gets pitched around because he precedes the pitcher and he develops better OBP skills.

[Kc61]

LOL, maybe Bell or one of his lieutenants read RedsZone last night.

This time, he's loaded up the lineup with lefty bats. Barnhart is probably hitting 7 so that he won't be pitched around, he hits lefty against RHP.

This is the way you attack a RHP, maybe Reds will get some more offense tonight. No comment on the infield defense, however.

[Bourgeois Zee]

Like Dietrich in the lineup.

It'll be interesting to see whether DeSclafani keeps the ball in the park.

[Solstice1989]

I would like to get tonight in the win column, I know in baseball you play a ton of games but the losses can add up quick. You can’t make the playoffs after April/ May, but you can become virtually eliminated.

[Alabama]

Let’s get this one tonight boys.

[Kc61]

Thing with Disco tonight is going 4-5 good innings. Late last season he started a few games, looked good, but faded early.

Obviously he was coming off a long injury layoff so maybe that was it.

Early April, I’m not looking for 6-7, but I’d like to see an effective 4-5 innings.

[KeefeCato]

Lineup looks so much better. Play Kemp and Iglesias vs. LHP. Bring in Iglesias for his glove late when leading. It is not rocket science. Stop over managing David.

[KeefeCato]

I said last night. Stop trying to show case Kemp. No contending team is going to use Kemp regular against a RHP anyway.

[Far East]

Also easier for the pitcher to move Peraza up a base with a sac bunt than to try to advance the slower Barnhart.

[KYExtemper]

We really don't need to dig ourselves into another hole tonight.

[Ron Madden]

Good Job Disco!

[Kc61]

I said last night. Stop trying to show case Kemp. No contending team is going to use Kemp regular against a RHP anyway.

Simply a matter of loading up the lefty bats. Takes some work with Scooter out of there, but well worth doing.

As tonight will hopefully demonstrate.

[Wonderful Monds]

Still not a great crowd there tonight even though it’s probably the best night weather wise they’ve played so far.

[Kc61]

I kind of like Winker down the lineup a bit. He seemed more comfortable that way last year.

His skills say lead off, but maybe he needs to play more games before he’s comfortable hitting first.

[TheBigLebowski]

Winker is producing a lot of weak outs.

[Wonderful Monds]

Stop swinging at the first pitch guys

[KYExtemper]

Still not a great crowd there tonight even though it’s probably the best night weather wise they’ve played so far.

It's going to take some time to bring back the fans. The last few seasons have been putrid.

[TheBigLebowski]

Good gravy that was an awful display.

[Wonderful Monds]

It's going to take some time to bring back the fans. The last few seasons have been putrid.

Just figured they would get some kind of early season boost, but they’re already at historic lows.

[TheBigLebowski]

It's going to take some time to bring back the fans. The last few seasons have been putrid.

Or maybe they figure it’s much cheaper to watch this crap from home.

[Ron Madden]

Simply a matter of loading up the lefty bats. Takes some work with Scooter out of there, but well worth doing.

As tonight will hopefully demonstrate.

I agree with playing good LHHs vs RHPs but you can stack a lineup with 9 LHHs, if they can’t hit it doesn’t amount to a Hillabeans.

[Wonderful Monds]

That there is why bunting on the shift isn’t not an automatic hit. Not worth it.

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Disco looks fantastic so far.

[Kc61]

I agree with playing good LHHs vs RHPs but you can stack a lineup with 9 LHHs, if they can’t hit it doesn’t amount to a Hillabeans.

Against an average (not great) pitcher it generally makes a big difference. Against the great pitchers you really need excellent hitters either way.

The Reds’ left hand hitters are good enough to make a difference against most righty starters.

[Rolando]

That there is why bunting on the shift isn’t not an automatic hit. Not worth it.

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Disco looks fantastic so far.
why wouldn't it be worth to try to bunt on the shift?

[Wonderful Monds]

Pitching looks a ton better when it’s not nearly freezing out

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why wouldn't it be worth to try to bunt on the shift?

Because you end up getting thrown out by the pitcher most of the time. You only get a single out of it when you do. And you’re giving up on trying to get on base via the walk.

Welsh just laid it out honestly why it’s not a good idea pretty well.

[Rolando]

Pitching looks a ton better when it’s not nearly freezing out

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Because you end up getting thrown out by the pitcher most of the time. You only get a single out of it when you do. And you’re giving up on trying to get on base via the walk.

Welsh just laid it out honestly why it’s not a good idea pretty well.
which is funny because Welch's the one who caused all the commotion on opening day by bringing it up LOL

[Wonderful Monds]

Let’s see if the bats thawed out tonight now that’s it’s 60 degrees out

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which is funny because Welch's the one who caused all the commotion on opening day by bringing it up LOL

I totally missed that.

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Schebler has the worst taste in music on the team.

[Rolando]

Let’s see if the bats thawed out tonight now that’s it’s 60 degrees out

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I totally missed that.

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Schebler has the worst taste in music on the team.

You're right and that sums it up and we can hear the wwlk up music plain as day on a television.

[Big Klu]

Let’s see if the bats thawed out tonight now that’s it’s 60 degrees out

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I totally missed that.

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Schebler has the worst taste in music on the team.

What song did they play?

[Wonderful Monds]

Good AB by Dietrich

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What song did they play?

Some Eminem song and last night was Panic at the Disco.

[Kc61]

Dietrich with long at bat, nice job fouling them off. To no avail.

[Wonderful Monds]

At least Dietrich made him throw some pitches.

[Tracy Jones]

Dietrich with long at bat, nice job fouling them off. To no avail.

You know things are going poorly when this becomes a glaring positive.

[wvreds]

You know things are going poorly when this becomes a glaring positive.

Anything is better than watching Schebler get mauled by 3 pitches and taking a seat.

[Tracy Jones]

When he’s not injured or working his way back from being injured, AD largely has been a very solid pitcher.

[Kc61]

They’ll hit. Give it some time. And then Senzel and Gennett join.

[Big Klu]

Good AB by Dietrich

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Some Eminem song and last night was Panic at the Disco.

It would be awesome if it was "My Name Is".

[Kc61]

When he’s not injured or working his way back from being injured, AD largely has been a very solid pitcher.

Agree, but the issue is how he is post-injury. Tonight looking pretty good, 38 pitches, hope he can go another 38 effectively.

[Wonderful Monds]

Disco gets squeezed on strike one which easily caught the outside corner up top

[Tracy Jones]

Anything is better than watching Schebler get mauled by 3 pitches and taking a seat.

It hasn’t been just Schebler. It’s been most everyone.

[KYExtemper]

They’ll hit. Give it some time. And then Senzel and Gennett join.

I agree. I just hope we don't dig ourselves an early season hole like last year and we're out of it by June.

[Wonderful Monds]

Well okay. Gets one outside as a strike, I’ll take it as a make up call.

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This homeplate ump is awful

[Wonderful Monds]

And Tucker continues to not be able to throw anyone out.

[Ron Madden]

Disco just missing on some close ones too

[Kc61]

I agree. I just hope we don't dig ourselves an early season hole like last year and we're out of it by June.

No reason to think Reds will have a record rivaling the complete, utter disaster of 3-18. Different year, different team. Confidence!

[Tom Servo]

I cannot abide by these walks.

[Wonderful Monds]

Disco throwing a bunch of pitches this inning

[Ron Madden]

We have a pretty tough schedule in April

[Wonderful Monds]

Pokes it out to right for an RBI single

[Tom Servo]

Walks haunt. 1-0 Milwaukee.

[Wonderful Monds]

I don’t get this strike zone

[Tracy Jones]

This staff just cannot or will not challenge hitters. This has been and continues to be a problem for 4 years running now.

Walks will freaking KILL you.

[Wonderful Monds]

Is this Derek Johnson’s philosophy to have everyone nibble like this?

[KYExtemper]

Throw me in with those that are tired of the nibbling.

[TheBigLebowski]

Just no fun to watch this team presently.

[Kc61]

Throw me in with those that are tired of the nibbling.

Nibbling is the right word. I don’t think Disco was wild. He was nibbling.

[Rolando]

Throw me in with those that are tired of the nibbling.

Amen throw me in that pile to start attacking the hitters

[Griffey012]

Is it just me or is Thom worse than ever? Disco getting squeezed then Aguilar 1 hand flips a single for a run...”walks will haunt”

I’ve been able to watch about 5 innings on tv so far and they’ve been mostly brutal.

[Wonderful Monds]

Is it just me or is Thom worse than ever? Disco getting squeezed then Aguilar 1 hand flips a single for a run...”walks will haunt”

I’ve been able to watch about 5 innings on tv so far and they’ve been mostly brutal.

He actually seems a little less belligerent to me so far

[UPRedsFan]

Brewers have a good offense. Disco isn’t pitching badly. We’re just going to have to outscore them. Let’s go Winker, Puig and Suarez! Where are you guys?

[Griffey012]

He actually seems a little less belligerent to me so far

It’s possible, my sample size is quite small.

[Wonderful Monds]

Just no fun to watch this team presently.

It’s 1-0

[Tom Servo]

Is this Derek Johnson’s philosophy to have everyone nibble like this?
I was wondering about this too just because Gray, Roark, and Disco sometimes struggle with walks but not really to this extent. But Castillo was basically fine and whatever Johnson said has BobSteve throwing strikes so far which is like turning water into wine.

Gray, Roark, and Disco weren't walking guys in spring training, hopefully just some first start bugs.

[Tracy Jones]

Brewers have a good offense. Disco isn’t pitching badly. We’re just going to have to outscore them. Let’s go Winker, Puig and Suarez! Where are you guys?

3 walks in 3 innings isn’t good.

As a staff the Reds have allowed 22 walks in 30 innings. I don’t care what lineup you’re facing, that cannot continue

[Solstice1989]

So about my thread the other day on our offense being a concern....

[M2]

I appreciate "Blister in the Sun" on the background organ music.

[Wonderful Monds]

I was wondering about this too just because Gray, Roark, and Disco sometimes struggle with walks but not really to this extent. But Castillo was basically fine and whatever Johnson said has BobSteve throwing strikes so far which is like turning water into wine.

Gray, Roark, and Disco weren't walking guys in spring training, hopefully just some first start bugs.

Yeah I was thinking maybe Gray and Roark has trouble gripping the ball in the cold, but it’s like 30 degrees warmer here tonight and Disco seems to be taking a similar approach. That is true about Castillo and Bob Steve though. The only thing I could think of is maybe he has a different approach for those two since they throw harder? And maybe Gray Roark and Disco the idea is trying to get guys to chase out of the zone? Not really sure, but those 3 guys have been allergic about actually going after hitters so far.

[KYExtemper]

At this point I'm all for bringing the DH into the National League. Sort of disheartening when you have 2 outs down and your pitcher is up to bat.

[Wonderful Monds]

So about my thread the other day on our offense being a concern....


And it’s still game 4. Puig Votto Winker and Suarez all have done pretty much nothing so far and that’s obviously not going to continue.

[Tracy Jones]

At this point I'm all for bringing the DH into the National League. Sort of disheartening when you have 2 outs down and your pitcher is up to bat.

It’s worse when he leads off.

[JP321]

All in all our pitching has been, meh. But the offense has been... bad. Get those guys going and I believe we will be alright.

[Wonderful Monds]

Craig Counsell just owned Thom lmao

[The Operator]

Thom texts Counsell's wife...

[Wonderful Monds]

Senzel gets to that one

Maybe who actually knows, I just don’t want Schebler to be in center

[Rolando]

Senzel gets to that one

Maybe who actually knows, I just don’t want Schebler to be in center

Yeah that play in Center should be an easy out every time in the major leagues

[Tracy Jones]

All in all our pitching has been, meh. But the offense has been... bad. Get those guys going and I believe we will be alright.

Definitely. I think the reason for hope coming in to the season was the offense on paper gave us reason to believe that they could win a lot of 8-7 games.

[klw]

Senzel gets to that one

Maybe who actually knows, I just don’t want Schebler to be in center

Having his foot in a boot may have made it hard for Senzel.

[Wonderful Monds]

I don’t remember Disco throwing in the mid 90s before

[Tracy Jones]

Having his foot in a boot may have made it hard for Senzel.

Nonsense.

Lloyd Braun...I mean Nick Senzel can do anything he sets his mind to.

[Tom Servo]

Thom texts Counsell's wife...
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/07/20/article-0-1AE6D7E9000005DC-201_1024x615_large.jpg

[JP321]

Definitely. I think the reason for hope coming in to the season was the offense on paper gave us reason to believe that they could win a lot of 8-7 games.

And I believe they can do that. Disco has been pretty good today, Castillo was great and Roark started rough but battled to give Reds a chance. Iglesias has been most disappointing imo. I would personally like to see more Winker and less Schebler too. Schebler just doesnt give you enough contact to warrant the playing time.

[Wonderful Monds]

Disco is getting a bunch of those check swings tonight

[KYExtemper]

Nice that Disco has more than a handful of K's but I want some hits!

[Ron Madden]

7 Ks for Disco in 4 innings

[Wonderful Monds]

Damn 7 K’s already. I barely even noticed.

[Tracy Jones]

The good: AD has 7 K’s

The bad: AD probably has just one inning left because of pitch count

[Tom Servo]

Senzel gets to that one

Maybe who actually knows, I just don’t want Schebler to be in center
I was okay with the Schebler plan under the assumption that it would be a brief stopgap once they finished their service time game with Senzel. If Schebler is still in CF by May, we're in bad shape, because he cannot handle the position.

[JP321]

Winker needs a nice rip to get offense going.

Or not.

[Wonderful Monds]

I was okay with the Schebler plan under the assumption that it would be a brief stopgap once they finished their service time game with Senzel. If Schebler is still in CF by May, we're in bad shape, because he cannot handle the position.

Yeah they need to figure out something quick. I might even be okay with the Lorenzen in center thing a handful of times until Senzel’s up if that means no Schebler out there.

[Tracy Jones]

A base runner!

[JP321]

Puig has just missed a couple big hits lately... hes due.

[Wonderful Monds]

Hell yeah now we’re cooking

[Tom Servo]

lol the Puig butt wiggle

[JP321]

Puig has impressed me with his eye at plate.

[Tom Servo]

Geno! Tie game!

[Wonderful Monds]

Geno doubles off Shaw’a Glove for an RBI double!

[JP321]

Atta boy Suarez!

[KYExtemper]

Nice, hard hitting there. Heads up play for Puig to go to 3rd.

[Wonderful Monds]

I’m digging the first to third stuff

[CaiGuy]

Just no fun to watch this team presently.

You're not allowed to enjoy this inning. ;)

[Wonderful Monds]

Actually agree with Thom’s ranting for once

[JP321]

Thom is ruining this inning by yacking about a cowardly GM. He says plenty of stupid stuff.

[Kirito-Sama]

Schebler is legitimately bad.

[Wonderful Monds]

This lineup looks a lot more intimidating with Scooter and presumably Senzel behind Geno instead of Schebler.

[JP321]

You know... I agree with letting Hamilton go, but for Schebler?

[ochoa30]

Schebler just another example of why spring stats mean very little if at all. It's different once the games count.

[JP321]

Maybe if Schebler quit trying to win someone that Toyota Tundra every swing, he may improve. Thoughts?

[Wonderful Monds]

First time this season I can remember Thom complaining about game times and pace of play lol

[klw]

Schebler looks and swings like Jay Bruce at the plate and shares her steadiness.

[Tom Servo]

Well, that petered out quickly.

[Ron Madden]

First time this season I can remember Thom complaining about game times and pace of play lol

Oh no.. Once he gets started he won’t shut up

[Tracy Jones]

Schebler looks and swings like Jay Bruce at the plate and shares her steadiness.

I actually called him a poor man’s Jay Bruce 2 years ago

[Rolando]

Schebler looks and swings like Jay Bruce at the plate and shares her steadiness.

You're probably right but the problem is he's not even in the same ballpark as Jay Bruce as player

[JP321]

Disco is starting to settle into a rhythm. Bullpen could use a short night if possible.

[Wonderful Monds]

Duke warming up, but Disco looks like he should be able to go 6

[KYExtemper]

8 K's.

[Tracy Jones]

Disco is starting to settle into a rhythm. Bullpen could use a short night if possible.

He stopped walking people. That always helps. Not sure he comes out for the 6th though.

[KYExtemper]

Probably Disco's last inning with the lineup having turned over three times.

[Ron Madden]

Jay Bruce Has 3 HRs already this year

[JP321]

If he gets Shaw out here, he pitches 6th.

[Kc61]

I actually called him a poor man’s Jay Bruce 2 years ago

Scheb is on the team because he’s pre-arb, paid like $600K. Kemp is on the team because he makes too much money, can’t move him.

Simple economics.

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If he gets Shaw out here, he pitches 6th.


I hate to say “no way” and be wrong. But I’ll say no way. 90 pitches for Disco is about it starting early April.

[Tracy Jones]

Scheb is on the team because he’s pre-arb, paid like $600K. Kemp is on the team because he makes too much money, can’t move him.

Simple economics.

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I hate to say “no way” and be wrong. But I’ll say no way. 90 pitches for Disco is about it starting early April.

You’re right. It is economics. I don’t hate Schebler at all. I have no problem with him being on the team, even though he’s the popular whipping boy for the evening, I just think that’s who he is.

[ochoa30]

Great start by Disco. You wont face a better offense then this one. Very encouraging.

[JP321]

I disagree, he is starting to roll.. short leash in 6th, sure. Only way I pull him is if his spot comes up and we have a big threat to score.

[Rantly]

I hate when Thom says straight up in the air and it goes to the warning track.

[Wonderful Monds]

Disco’s spot is coming up I’d be surprised if he comes back out in the 6th

[JP321]

Let him pitch Bell. Dont waste a hitter if we have 2 outs and nobody on.

[Kc61]

With Disco’s injury history, 90 pitches is more than enough for tonight.

[Ron Madden]

I disagree, he is starting to roll.. short leash in 6th, sure. Only way I pull him is if his spot comes up and we have a big threat to score.

It’s too early in the season to stretch him to the limit

[JP321]

It’s too early in the season to stretch him to the limit

If he can get out of 6th at around 105 pitches, I think he would be fine. I get everyone's point, just like to see Disco get chance to keep going and save bullpen.

[Wonderful Monds]

Peraza is striking out a lot to begin this season

[ochoa30]

Another brutal AB for Kemp

[Tracy Jones]

If he can get out of 6th at around 105 pitches, I think he would be fine. I get everyone's point, just like to see Disco get chance to keep going and save bullpen.

Yeah that would be ideal, but 105 for him at this point is too much. The K’s were great to see of course, but they also doomed him to 5 innings tonight.

[JP321]

Bullpen is always a gamble. I know what I had in Disco. But hope it works out.

[Tracy Jones]

Fantastic start to the inning...

[Kc61]

Bullpen is always a gamble. I know what I had in Disco. But hope it works out.

Welcome to baseball 2019. If you can’t trust your bullpen, you’re done.

[GoReds]

I hope the offense isn't going the way of the dinosaurs on the initial Jurassic Park tour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otptS-eOXvI

[JP321]

Duke getting hammered.

[Wonderful Monds]

Overmanaging coming back to bite them

[Kirito-Sama]

So why was Disco taken out again?

[Tom Servo]

Still fine with taking Disco out, don't really get why Duke is used as a full inning guy when he's more suited for LOOGY duty.

[Tracy Jones]

HUGE strikeout

[Wonderful Monds]

Thom m a d

[JP321]

I don't quite understand that move by Bell.

[Tom Servo]

Alright, this seems like some overmanaging. Hate that I agree with Thom, but why not just pitch to Chacin with Duke?

[Larkin Fan]

I don't quite understand that move by Bell.

To be honest, I don't understand many of his moves.

[Coopdaddy67]

My concern grows if Bell's short leash is anything other than caution at the beginning of the season.

The bullpen isn't good enough, nor will it hold up, to pitch 4 innings every night.

[Wonderful Monds]

Jesus Christ

[Kinsm]

bye bye

[Kirito-Sama]

That's the ol ballgame

[JP321]

Geez..

[HammerTime]

Still not a great crowd there tonight even though it’s probably the best night weather wise they’ve played so far.

It is still very chilly with that wind blowing off the river.

[KYExtemper]

Welp, should've just pitched to Braun

[Larkin Fan]

3 run dinger. Genius move.

[TheBigLebowski]

I hate the Reds.

[JCM11]

Bell is clueless.

[JP321]

Its early.. but Bell isnt hitting the right buttons so far this year.

[Tom Servo]

Lorenzen should focus on being better at pitching before we talk about CF

[Ron Madden]

Chacin can hit it outta the park too, he’s no automatic out

[ochoa30]

If you cant get out arcia that's on you. Terrible pitch by lorenzen.

[HammerTime]

Bringing in Lorenzen made zero sense.

[Tracy Jones]

Lorenzen is not good

[membengal]

I don’t understand what I just saw.

[JFLegal]

dave bell seems over his head.

[ochoa30]

dave bell seems over his head.

Stop

[redsrule2500]

Good move by Bell. :lol:

[membengal]

Alright, this seems like some overmanaging. Hate that I agree with Thom, but why not just pitch to Chacin with Duke?

I am so confused.

[HammerTime]

Also first base open with the pitcher up next. Wtf?

[Wonderful Monds]

Bell needs to pump the brakes on the brain genius manager schtick.

[membengal]

Seriously, wtf?

[Wonderful Monds]

also Lorenzen sucks.

[KYExtemper]

Love how so few people are there that the camera can pick them up.

One guy: "You just WALKED THE PITCHER! JESUS CHRIST!"

[Wonderful Monds]

Love how so few people are there that the camera can pick them up.

One guy: "You just WALKED THE PITCHER! JESUS CHRIST!"

I was just gonna say, FSO has been picking up a lot of crowd banter this season so far lol

[JP321]

Bell cant throw strikes for you... but he did take out the guy who was dealing.

[wvreds]

I just don't understand.

[Tom Servo]

I am so confused.
So I guess the Brewers were planning to deploy Braun if the Reds intentionally walked Arcia. So I get not wanting Duke in that spot...but letting Duke pitch to Jesus Aguilar in a tie game is okay but not to the far inferior Orlando Arcia with two runners on?

Not a good move by Bell, but I'm dismayed with Lorenzen. Arcia isn't good, get him out.

[Tracy Jones]

I’m done with Micheal Lorenzen. As a pitcher. As a center fielder. As a Red.

[ochoa30]

Lorenzen gave up a homer to a dude who was 0-16 but sure blame David Bell

[malcontent]

Bell misusing Lorenzen. Last night as a pinch-runner, tonight as a pitcher.

[TheBigLebowski]

I don’t think we’re ever going to have another decent manager. I’m still a young man but I doubt I’ll see it. Bell has made half a season’s worth of boneheaded moves in 4 games.

[M2]

Bringing in the RHP was the right call. Lorenzen just didn't get the job done.

[JP321]

Lorenzen gave up a homer to a dude who was 0-16 but sure blame David Bell

Arica was 4 for 9 vs Lorenzen with HR... now 5 for 10 with 2 HRs

[Rantly]

Lorenzen should focus on being better at pitching before we talk about CF

Agree

[Solstice1989]

Not looking good for tonight, need to make up some ground on the road this weekend.

[ochoa30]

Africa was 4 for 9 vs Lorenzen with HR... now 5 for 10 with 2 HRs

I get that but he was ice cold. Lorenzen blew it. He probably should have called on Hughes or Hernandez but it is a massive failure by Lorenzen and that's about it

[JP321]

Not looking good for tonight, need to make up some ground on the road this weekend.

This game isnt over yet.. not promising, but not over

[Tracy Jones]

Lorenzen gave up a homer to a dude who was 0-16 but sure blame David Bell

Yeah I’m not crazy about the move, but you’re 100% correct.

[HammerTime]

Bell misusing Lorenzen. Last night as a pinch-runner, tonight as a pitcher.

Make them take out Chacin.

[Wonderful Monds]

Lol @ “LICK YOUR BAT” from a fan

[JP321]

I get that but he was ice cold. Lorenzen blew it. He probably should have called on Hughes or Hernandez but it is a massive failure by Lorenzen and that's about it

I can agree with bringing in Hughes over Lorenzen.

[reds44]

I get that but he was ice cold. Lorenzen blew it. He probably should have called on Hughes or Hernandez but it is a massive failure by Lorenzen and that's about it

So you bring in a guy who he's actually had success against? After letting Duke face 2 righties?

None of it made sense lol

[ochoa30]

This offense is to blame as well. Embarrassingly bad start by more then half of the regulars. That cant happen yet here we are 2 years in a row. A manager can only do so much.

[JP321]

Votto on... time for Puig to smack one into bleachers in left.

[Wonderful Monds]

Could really use Puig’s first Reds dinger here

[Tracy Jones]

Winker, Kemp, and Schebler are a combined 0-26 with 2 walks.

[Wonderful Monds]

Nice, hit it where they ain’t

[Rolando]

This offense is to blame as well. Embarrassingly bad start by more then half of the regulars. That cant happen yet here we are 2 years in a row. A manager can only do so much.

It still doesn't mean a manager can manage like he has no clue what he's doing

[HammerTime]

Walk, bloop, and a blast...

[Rantly]

This offense is to blame as well. Embarrassingly bad start by more then half of the regulars. That cant happen yet here we are 2 years in a row. A manager can only do so much.

He's doing too much

[Wonderful Monds]

Can’t wait for a Schebler GIDP

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Probably the last guy I want at the plate right now

[ochoa30]

He's doing too much

I agree here but he is a rookie manager. He's going to be learning on the job. This board turns way too fast on players and coaches alike.

[JP321]

I have so little faith in Schebler... please prove me wrong here.

[Tadasimha]

Put it into play, Schebs, doesnt have to go over the wall

[reds44]

now the roster construction is going to screw them because they have to let Schebler hit since he's the only CFer on the roster lol

[Wonderful Monds]

Schebler versus a lefty, it feels like the pitcher is up right now. I hope to god I’m wrong.

[Rolando]

I agree here but he is a rookie manager. He's going to be learning on the job. This board turns way too fast on players and coaches alike.

not to speak for everybody but I think people are just tired of losing and I don't want to hear about it learning curve every game counts once opening day happens so he better figure it out quick

[HammerTime]

I agree here but he is a rookie manager. He's going to be learning on the job. This board turns way too fast on players and coaches alike.

I don’t want him fired, but those were highly questionable decisions. That’s what we are here to complain about. :laugh:

[reds44]

I agree here but he is a rookie manager. He's going to be learning on the job. This board turns way too fast on players and coaches alike.

i don't think pointing out he's managed the first 4 games like a bozo is doing anything but being honest

lets hope it gets better

[Kc61]

Reds could use Casali to hit for Schebler here. They have a third catcher if needed, Farmer.

If they let Schebler hit, as likely, and hit for Dietrich, then Brewers can respond.

Next year with the three batter rule, it will be different.

[Ron Madden]

Schebler is due for a big hit.

[Tom Servo]

You guys don't remember that Schebler is, like, a reverse platoon guy? He generally mashes LHP.

[KYExtemper]

Hopefully we can light up Claudio again

[Kirito-Sama]

Will Schebler even get one home?

[Kc61]

Will Schebler even get one home?

Yes.

[Red Raindog]

Schebler - not quite a mash == but it avoids the DP & gets a run in

[Wonderful Monds]

And now we get Iglesias as a pinch hitter. Jesus dude.

[reds44]

the reds have 1 bench player left and it's the 6th inning lol

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the reds have 1 bench player left and it's the 6th inning lol

nvm i forgot kyle farmer was a real person

[Wonderful Monds]

the reds have 1 bench player left and it's the 6th inning lol

Same as last night.

Like why not go with Hughes so at the very least you could pinch hit Lorenzen here instead of freaking Jose Iglesias

[Tracy Jones]

Decent work Schebler.

Of course Senzel would have hit a 7 run homer

[TheBigLebowski]

Bell is just overmatched. There is no excuse for this.

[Rolando]

And now we get Iglesias as a pinch hitter. Jesus dude.

Oh my gosh you're right he does realize you don't get a re-entry doesn't he? Lol

[Ironman92]

You guys don't remember that Schebler is, like, a reverse platoon guy? He generally mashes LHP.

I can’t hardly put Schebler and mash in the same thought.

[Kinsm]

The 12 fans in the stands should quit booing that was a strike

[Kirito-Sama]

David Bell doesn't really seem to get this whole managing thing so far.

[Wonderful Monds]

Didn’t even get the platoon advantage lol

[reds44]

more great work by bell lol

[Rantly]

Decent work Schebler.

Of course Senzel would have hit a 7 run homer

C'mon Tracy, be nice

[Kc61]

Didn’t even get the platoon advantage lol

If he wanted the platoon advantage he needed to hit for Schebler.

[JP321]

Well.. that stunk.

[reds44]

love that Geno's protection for the rest of the game is an 0-13 guy, Iglesias, and Barnhart

[KYExtemper]

I thought we used Kemp as a PH way too early but that's just me

[Rolando]

Dick Williams really is the worst isn't he he put together a roster with no Talent and they went out and hired the worst manager he could find it takes a special skill to be that dumb

[Kinsm]

Odds on Zach Duke retiring before October?

[wvreds]

Quick!! How many walks for Wandy this inning?

[BluegrassRedleg]

So much fail since Game 1. Trying not to get discouraged, but this is awful baseball.


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[Rantly]

Quick!! How many walks for Wandy this inning?

1

[Wonderful Monds]

using Jose Iglesias as a pinch hitter in any scenario is like a Dave Miley level dumb dumb managing move. Doing it to counter a LOOGY only to have him get pulled and lose any advantage you had is just rubbing salt in the wound.

[Tony Cloninger]

Same as last night.

Like why not go with Hughes so at the very least you could pinch hit Lorenzen here instead of freaking Jose Iglesias

I agree that JI is not Juan Castro or Cesar Izturis with the bat But this is what happens when you have analytics telling everyone you don’t need more bench players.

[ochoa30]

Awful missed call on strike 3

[wvreds]

Thom realizes that "those that are watching and listening from afar" are why he and his pops have jobs right?

[Ron Madden]

Good Play Geno!!!

[Wonderful Monds]

I agree that JI is not Juan Castro or Cesar Izturis with the bat But this is what happens when you have analytics telling everyone you don’t need more bench players.

Yeah it would be nice to have Ervin in that spot or whoever. But all he had to do to avoid that was use any other pitcher where he put in Lorenzen (or just not do that???) and he would’ve had another decent hitter available.

[Tony Cloninger]

Dick Williams really is the worst isn't he he put together a roster with no Talent and they went out and hired the worst manager he could find it takes a special skill to be that dumb

This roster had no talent? You want to call out the bad managing sure but this roster had talent.

[redsrule2500]

So you bring in a guy who he's actually had success against? After letting Duke face 2 righties?

None of it made sense lol

Small sample sizes are meaningless.

[Tracy Jones]

Good Play Geno!!!

It was pretty slick