Dodgers @ Reds 5-17-19

[WrongVerb]

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[Ron Madden]

Senzel CF
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Puig RF
Iglesias SS
Farmer 2B
Casali C
Peraza LF
DeSclafani P

[Ron Madden]

I’m sorry didn’t see Wrongverb posted the lineup

[JCM11]

I don't care how good Iglesias has been at the plate this year when you have him batting 5th vs LHP there's a problem with the roster construction. I know this was supposed to be Kemp's spot, but there has to be a guy in the organization who mashes lefties that we can hide in LF.

[WrongVerb]

I’m sorry didn’t see Wrongverb posted the lineup

Mods can decide which thread to close/merge. I'm not saying my check for them totaling $0.50 is in the mail, but I'm not saying it isn't, either. :D

[Ladeda]

Senzel CF
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Puig RF
Iglesias SS
Farmer 2B
Casali C
Peraza LF
DeSclafani P

I like it. Except for Votto 2nd. Righties hitting .333 and slugging .689 off of Hill this year. (sample size.) So I'm a big fan of the mostly righty lineup. We all know Votto's struggles vs lefties this year, and Hill does well vs them. Prefer Jose in the 2 hole, since his .OBP is almost .400 vs lefties, and he lacks power for the 5 hole. Get on base for Suarez and Puig to drive him in.

[cumberlandreds]

Mods can decide which thread to close/merge. I'm not saying my check for them totaling $0.50 is in the mail, but I'm not saying it isn't, either. :D

I will PM you on who to make the check payable to. :)

[MilotheMayor]

Cody Bellinger comes to town.... :runawaycry:

[Spanky]

Cody Bellinger comes to town.... :runawaycry:

What are the odds that he hits one into the Ohio River?

[Chip R]

I don't care how good Iglesias has been at the plate this year when you have him batting 5th vs LHP there's a problem with the roster construction. I know this was supposed to be Kemp's spot, but there has to be a guy in the organization who mashes lefties that we can hide in LF.

If you can find him, better let the Reds know.

[JCM11]

If you can find him, better let the Reds know.

Phil Ervin has a career .834 ops vs LHP in 107 PA. He's 2 for 3 with a triple and 2 BB this year for the Reds vs LHP.

[Assembly Hall]

What are the odds that he hits one into the Ohio River?

50/50?

[RiverfrontRed]

Winker and DD available to punch hit... although wink has gone cold since he came back from injury.

[Ironman92]

Wasn’t Addison Russell hitting clean up in the playoffs when Cubs won it all?

Iglesias is fine where he is the way he is going

[North]

No pitcher in the 8 hole tonight.

Did Bell get a new tarot card reader?

[North]

Wow...the TV feed just posted Bellingers' numbers. I had no idea how well he is doing.

[RedsfaninMT]

First time I've been able to see/hear Tom's straight up in the air...at the warning track.

[Ron Madden]

Nice Catch Senzel!!!

[Tom Servo]

Nice catch Senzel!

[InsaneinthBrame]

Nice catch

[North]

Nice catch by Senzel.

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3 and out.

[Red Raindog]

Nice catch by Senzel.

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3 and out.

And all of seven pitches


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[mamell]

I'm glad Dosco got em all out, but not too wild about 2 of em going so deep...especially at Peraza out there..

[mamell]

So what's the yellow and black hats and trim day supposed to represent?

[Ron Madden]

So what's the yellow and black hats and trim day supposed to represent?

Military Appreciation

[ochoa30]

Man, when Senzel starts driving those fastballs out over the plate hes gonna be something else. Hes just off a little and fouling them back.

[North]

I'm glad Dosco got em all out, but not too wild about 2 of em going so deep...especially at Peraza out there..

This is the GABP, so deep is a relative thing. No team can win a championship in this phone booth.

[mamell]

Oh boy..This ain't Disco's day.. Too many pitches going out and deep..The last 3 not missing anything at all except Reds gloves

[Red Raindog]

DeScla not looking too good all of a sudden


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[North]

Out of the inning...that is good.

[ochoa30]

Nice job by Disco to limit the damage. If they can get a quality start out of him I like the chances of coming back.

[mamell]

I love that I always type too soon.. Nice comeback for DeScafliani ..

[WrongVerb]

For a second I thought that mystery bag fundraiser was for "The Nerdiest Kids of All" lol

[Tom Servo]

Thanks Thom, definitely needed more of Jim Day being awkward around a hot girl.

[North]

For a second I thought that mystery bag fundraiser was for "The Nerdiest Kids of All" lol

Nice tv talk with Disco's wife.

[BluegrassRedleg]

HR should be disallowed for those ridiculous effing pants. (Screw you, George Hendrick.)

[ochoa30]

This series is gonna make you wonder hard about Turner Ward. Gotta wonder why all these guys are killing it all the sudden and the Reds have all regressed. Coincidence?

[mamell]

I shouldn't have remembered the game was on.. :bang:...and I'm done for the evening. Maybe Reds will follow suit.... Too late to say enjoy the game folks? Enjoy it anyway.

[Red Raindog]

Thanks Thom, definitely needed more of Jim Day being awkward around a hot girl.

Better than Thom talking about tackling kids in the shower

😈


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[50YrRedsFan]

Reds #'s 2, 3, 4, 5 in the batting order all strikeout. Not a good start.

[North]

Oh my.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Disco Demolition Night, 2019

[ochoa30]

Hey Cody Reed, time to eat some innings kiddo

[Red Raindog]

Maybe they'll run out of baseballs tonight


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[adkindo]

it is now batting practice

[Rolando]

This series is gonna make you wonder hard about Turner Ward. Gotta wonder why all these guys are killing it all the sudden and the Reds have all regressed. Coincidence?

I just think the Dodgers have talented hitters

[davereds24]

Cody Reed going to get a few innings tonight

[BluegrassRedleg]

Reds #'s 2, 3, 4, 5 in the batting order all strikeout. Not a good start.

And to a guy throwing 91 mph in dead center of the plate.

[OhioRiverBarge]

I wonder what Keuchel’s asking price is right now

[adkindo]

I just think the Dodgers have talented hitters

that appear to have gotten better when Turner Ward left

[BluegrassRedleg]

Even the outs are absolute rockets.

[TheBigLebowski]

Disco has the stuff working tonight, I see

[ochoa30]

I just think the Dodgers have talented hitters

Doesnt explain the teamwide regression. Reds were projected to have a better offense then the Dodgers.

[JaxRed]

Disco seems to be on a fine line, and as soon as he gets off it....

[adkindo]

I wonder what Keuchel’s asking price is right now

Brewers got Gio for almost nothing recently, and he has been excellent since he got there

[Rolando]

that appear to have gotten better when Turner Ward left

Turner way could be a bad hitting coach for sure

[ochoa30]

Missile after missile. Yikes. It's not safe out there.

[ochoa30]

6 ks, lol

[North]

I just think the Dodgers have talented hitters

Very nice club.

[Tom Servo]

Brewers got Gio for almost nothing recently, and he has been excellent since he got there
hmmm

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?117945-Gio-Gonzalez

[adkindo]

some nights I wonder if we could play our entire AA lineup, and they would be just as effective at the plate

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hmmm

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?117945-Gio-Gonzalez

we will get an up close look on Tuesday

[BluegrassRedleg]

Liking having Peraza in the OF.

[adkindo]

is Peraza better is LF than Winker?

[ochoa30]

The Dodgers have squared up more balls already tonight then the Reds have in a normal week.

[JaxRed]

I would have seriously considered pinch hitting for Disco

[Tom Servo]

I would have seriously considered pinch hitting for Disco
agreed I don't see things going much better for him the rest of the way

[ochoa30]

I would have seriously considered pinch hitting for Disco

If anyone got on I think they would have. They need some innings.

[ochoa30]

Disco either pitches great or gives up 4 or 5 runs in 4 or less innings. Consistency just not there with his breaking ball. I'd imagine Reed will be in to start the next inning.

[Spanky]

I have never seen a lineup struggle so much with soft tossers.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I would have seriously considered pinch hitting for Disco

Can't really afford to do it this early in a series with a pitch count that isn't terrible. But it's certainly risky to have him face the top of that order again.

[ochoa30]

I have never seen a lineup struggle so much with soft tossers.

They cant get around on the fastball. It's odd to say the least.

[davereds24]

Can't really afford to do it this early in a series with a pitch count that isn't terrible. But it's certainly risky to have him face the top of that order again.


They have an extra arm in the pen right now and an off day Monday. Can't concede a game right now.

[ochoa30]

Why cant Puig hit a fastball this year? I haven't watched him in the past. Has this been in issue for him?

[Spanky]

Why cant Puig hit a fastball this year? I haven't watched him in the past. Has this been in issue for him?

That last AB just looked to me like he was up there guessing

[adkindo]

Why cant Puig hit a fastball this year? I haven't watched him in the past. Has this been in issue for him?

the high fast ball has always been an issue for him

[Alabama]

Puig is butt cheeks

[ochoa30]

the high fast ball has always been an issue for him

I've seen that but it doesnt matter where it is this year he cant hit it. And down goes Iglesias on the 90 mph heater. 8 ks.

[Rolando]

Puig has to bat down in the order

[Kc61]

Disco up to 4.60 ERA.

Had a 1.5 HR rate before tonight.

[adkindo]

thank you again shift

[CrackerJack]

Is it too early to trade/release/replace Puig and his .616 OPS? What a disappointment that guy is. Surely there's gotta be a better RF hitter somewhere in this organization than that, but I suppose they'll wait for him to have a hot month, not sure what else you do with that guy.

[Ron Madden]

Nice inning for Reed

[DocRed]

Desclafani pitched like hot garbage tonight....not gonna get my hopes up on him again. Let's hope Wood gets healthy soon. He's the od man out IMO

[ochoa30]

Is it too early to trade/release/replace Puig and his .616 OPS? What a disappointment that guy is. Surely there's gotta be a better RF hitter somewhere in this organization than that, but I suppose they'll wait for him to have a hot month, not sure what else you do with that guy.

He is a slow starter so he wont be going anywhere until the deadline if at all. Gotta try to get some value. He cant possibly be this bad.

[Wonderful Monds]

Is it too early to trade/release/replace Puig and his .616 OPS? What a disappointment that guy is. Surely there's gotta be a better RF hitter somewhere in this organization than that, but I suppose they'll wait for him to have a hot month, not sure what else you do with that guy.

Yes it is

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Between Disco and Gray, the pitching is starting to come back to earth.

[adkindo]

He is a slow starter so he wont be going anywhere until the deadline if at all. Gotta try to get some value. He cant possibly be this bad.

I thought I read that May has been his best month over his career

[Ron Madden]

Looks like a nice sized crowd, would like to see the Reds come back and make a game outta this tonight

[BluegrassRedleg]

Dude is so nuclear hot, he’s reaching base on Ks now.


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[davereds24]

Reed looks good, they aren't making much contact.

[ochoa30]

Tough luck for Reed. Shouldnt have had to face the lefty killing Hernandez.

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Reed should be up in place of Duke. Theres no argument that hes not better right now and going forward.

[adkindo]

why Barnhart?

[Tadasimha]

why Barnhart?

Someone had to be K #10

[Ron Madden]

If ya wanna mess with the Reds just throw a soft tossing lefty at’em

[ochoa30]

If ya wanna mess with the Reds just throw a soft tossing lefty at’em

Ryu may throw a perfecto on Sunday with the way hes been pitching.

[ochoa30]

Kinda just hope Duke gets bombed so we can get closer to the DFA.

[Ron Madden]

Around the horn DP

[ochoa30]

Hey, let's get some runs. It could happen.

[UKWhoDey]

Tom is kind of a chach.

[Tadasimha]

Tom is kind of a chach.

A what?

[Alabama]

Is it too early to trade/release/replace Puig and his .616 OPS? What a disappointment that guy is. Surely there's gotta be a better RF hitter somewhere in this organization than that, but I suppose they'll wait for him to have a hot month, not sure what else you do with that guy.

Every outfielder on the organization above AA could put together major league abs at least similar to the quality Puig is right now.
Too bad they are trying to salvage that offseason trade or extract any sort of value out of it at all. He’s literally killing the offense

[JaxRed]

Kinda just hope Duke gets bombed so we can get closer to the DFA.

Without looking it up I don't think Duke has allowed an earned run in May

[Ironman92]

Quit effing trying to hit your picture on the scoreboard for god sakes.

Avg exit velocity off of Disco.... 139.4 mph

Avg exit velocity off of Hill.... 3

[Alabama]

Every outfielder on the organization above AA could put together major league abs at least similar to the quality Puig is right now.
Too bad they are trying to salvage that offseason trade or extract any sort of value out of it at all. He’s literally killing the offense

There he goes again. Making Dylan floro look like Mariano Rivera

[Kc61]

Dylan Floro, remember him, sets Reds down.

Floro turned out to be a good pickup by Dodgers, has pitched well for them.

[adkindo]

Every outfielder on the organization above AA could put together major league abs at least similar to the quality Puig is right now.
Too bad they are trying to salvage that offseason trade or extract any sort of value out of it at all. He’s literally killing the offense

to be fair, Puig could be hitting .320 and this offense would still be an embarrassment

[ochoa30]

Every outfielder on the organization above AA could put together major league abs at least similar to the quality Puig is right now.
Too bad they are trying to salvage that offseason trade or extract any sort of value out of it at all. He’s literally killing the offense

Hes a big part but he doesnt deserve all the blame. Lots of guys not hitting. Votto has been equally bad. Barnhart is a disaster. Peraza, and Winker haven't been very good either. That 5 starters coming into the year who just aren't getting it done.

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Without looking it up I don't think Duke has allowed an earned run in May

Hes been better but hes hardly pitching because hes the weak link. Reed is undoubtedly an improvement.

[Ironman92]

Iglesias magic much?

[Tadasimha]

Without looking it up I don't think Duke has allowed an earned run in May

Has now.

Just a six pitch inning, though.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Beast is overused in sports these days, but not in the case of what Bellinger is through 6 or 7 weeks this season.

[50YrRedsFan]

There he goes again. Making Dylan floro look like Mariano Rivera

I get tired of the Reds broadcasters singing the praises of the opponents pitchers. The Reds offense is just bad. 2 hits thru 7 innings for the Reds.

[Ironman92]

Bellinger didn’t hit it far....but 375 feet away he LIT UP that guy trying to catch the ball

[Kingspoint]

Guess this will have to end up like the Cubs' series, a series win instead of a sweep unless an even more remarkable comeback than the last two nights can occur. They have to believe they can after the last two nights.

[ochoa30]

Iglesias magic much?

That play was insane. Doubt a SS will go farther to make a catch all year. He was an medium depth CF. With that said Senzel needs to improve his reads. That should be routine buts its understandable. Hes done pretty well out there so far.

[InsaneinthBrame]

Puig's OBP is now lower than Schebler's (.251 obp)

[ochoa30]

Puig's OBP is now lower than Schebler's (.251 obp)

I do think against some tough righties we should see Winker in right and Dietrich in left with Peraza at second. This guy needs some time on the bench.

[Ron Madden]

There’s 27,436 fans at GABP tonight, seems like the Reds usually play like this whenever fans start to believe and show up at the ballpark

[adkindo]

I can't recall a team in any sport that clearly has a massive void....something significant is just missing....yet I can't put my finger on it.

[InsaneinthBrame]

That play was insane. Doubt a SS will go farther to make a catch all year. He was an medium depth CF. With that said Senzel needs to improve his reads. That should be routine buts its understandable. Hes done pretty well out there so far.

I thought he has looked OK. For what its worth his metrics are not good -3 DRS and -1.6 uzr which for this sample size is kind of useless but it is the only data we have

[Alabama]

I freaking hate to say it but I just don’t see this group ever getting over that “few games to 500” hump. They can’t string more than two wins together, and the worst part....there is ZERO sense of urgency.

[adkindo]

I freaking hate to say it but I just don’t see this group ever getting over that “few games to 500” hump. They can’t string more than two wins together, and the worst part....there is ZERO sense of urgency.

it feels that way

[ochoa30]

I freaking hate to say it but I just don’t see this group ever getting over that “few games to 500” hump. They can’t string more than two wins together, and the worst part....there is ZERO sense of urgency.

I agree. I think a big problem is the division. Just not a good year to try and compete. They could still get hot but it's looking like another mediocre year at best.

[InsaneinthBrame]

I can't recall a team in any sport that clearly has a massive void....something significant is just missing....yet I can't put my finger on it.

This team seems to have low baseball IQ. Just does not do the little things right. Which seems to cost them in close games.

[davereds24]

There’s 27,436 fans at GABP tonight, seems like the Reds usually play like this whenever fans start to believe and show up at the ballpark

Yes, I feel like over the last 5 years their record with large crowds has been even more horrendous than their overall record.

[adkindo]

I agree. I think a big problem is the division. Just not a good year to try and compete. They could still get hot but it's looking like another mediocre year at best.

one little slip and losing streak, and we are probably out of it....that is where we are currently teetering right now....win 8 out of 10, and we are back in it...lose 7 or 8 out of 10, and we are done for the season.

[Alabama]

This team seems to have low baseball IQ. Just does not do the little things right. Which seems to cost them in close games.

They don’t do any of the small things right, or at all really. They don’t move runners over, take extra bases, botch routine plays, and to me, the biggest thing is no productive at bats with runners on and less than two outs. We will get two on, then a k or pop out and the momentum is squashed

[ochoa30]

The most disappointing difference in this offense to me has been the lack of walks. It makes sense though because why would you walk guys who miss fastballs down the pipe constantly. Just crazy how much better the offense was last year.

[Ron Madden]

Yes, I feel like over the last 5 years their record with large crowds has been even more horrendous than their overall record.

Hopefully they get all the ugly outta their system tonight and comeback to win the series

[Kc61]

Not sure what fans reasonably expected.

This team spent four years in the 94-98 loss group.

They are better, should avoid 90 losses, they’re not going to look good against Dodgers at this stage, at least most nights.

[adkindo]

Not sure what fans reasonably expected.

This team spent four years in the 94-98 loss group.

They are better, should avoid 90 losses, they’re not going to look good against Dodgers at this stage, at least most nights.

I expect to win....I expect the team to do everything within reason to win every game every night......if that is not what everyone expects, then why waste my time supporting team?

[ochoa30]

Not sure what fans reasonably expected.

This team spent four years in the 94-98 loss group.

They are better, should avoid 90 losses, they’re not going to look good against Dodgers at this stage, at least most nights.

That's all fine but with the pitching they have had it changes the way this team should have performed. Cant expect fans not to be mad about this utter failure of an offense so far.

[CrackerJack]

I do think against some tough righties we should see Winker in right and Dietrich in left with Peraza at second. This guy needs some time on the bench.

Agree on seeing less of Puig and more of "anyone else," but watching Winker right now isn't much more fun than watching an awful Puig at the plate. It's too bad they don't have the Ervin from the 2nd half of last year.

[Ron Madden]

Senzel draws a walk

[InsaneinthBrame]

The one player that baffles me that is struggling is Winker. I thought one thing you could count on is his OBP especially when he started showing power.

[Ron Madden]

Joey hits into a dp

[CrackerJack]

Not sure what fans reasonably expected.

This team spent four years in the 94-98 loss group.

They are better, should avoid 90 losses, they’re not going to look good against Dodgers at this stage, at least most nights.

When you have a top 3 pitching staff, expectations should be a bit higher I think.

[ochoa30]

Well it's one game. Come out and get the W tomorrow.

[BluegrassRedleg]

The most disappointing difference in this offense to me has been the lack of walks. It makes sense though because why would you walk guys who miss fastballs down the pipe constantly. Just crazy how much better the offense was last year.

Exactly. It's not like dudes are pitching around the Reds. Right at 'em. Especially Votto. They seem to know he's completely feeble now.

[Ironman92]

Most uneven game of the season. They felt 20 runs better

[Ron Madden]

The Dodgers just plain beat us tonight

[InsaneinthBrame]

One thing I have noticed is that other teams seem to take advantage of the shift at times, but rarely do I ever see Reds hitters do the same thing.

The team base running is also bad

[Ron Madden]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-reds/2019/05/17/565241#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=565241

[Kc61]

I expect to win....I expect the team to do everything within reason to win every game every night......if that is not what everyone expects, then why waste my time supporting team?

Because they are coming from the depths. There’s a limit on reasonable expectations. They’re trying, they’re better, but just not that good yet. If that’s unsatisfactory, so be it, but it’s the harsh reality.

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When you have a top 3 pitching staff, expectations should be a bit higher I think.

And when you have one of the league’s worst offenses, what should the expectations be then?

You have to look at the whole picture, somethings better than expected, others worse. They are 20 -25, in position to have an improved year. I think that’s reasonable progress, next year hopefully things even better.

[Tony Cloninger]

I expect to win....I expect the team to do everything within reason to win every game every night......if that is not what everyone expects, then why waste my time supporting team?

Good grief. Do you even understand how sports let alone life works?

You might as well get into a Hot Tub Time Machine back to 1869. Now there was a team that never disappointed.

[adkindo]

Good grief. Do you even understand how sports let alone life works?

You might as well get into a Hot Tub Time Machine back to 1869. Now there was a team that never disappointed.

"Good Grief"?...ok, sounds like you may know a little about the old days.

[ochoa30]

Because they are coming from the depths. There’s a limit on reasonable expectations. They’re trying, they’re better, but just not that good yet. If that’s unsatisfactory, so be it, but it’s the harsh reality.

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And when you have one of the league’s worst offenses, what should the expectations be then?

You have to look at the whole picture, somethings better than expected, others worse. They are 20 -25, in position to have an improved year. I think that’s reasonable progress, next year hopefully things even better.

I think fans are happier this year I would hope. The team is more competitive and hopefully learning how to win. Big improvement on last year. The question still remains why a team that was projected to have a top 3 offense in the NL is so useless. IMO if they dont start seeing major improvement by the end of this month you have to start looking at the hitting coach. It might just not be a fit.

[UPRedsFan]

I freaking hate to say it but I just don’t see this group ever getting over that “few games to 500” hump. They can’t string more than two wins together, and the worst part....there is ZERO sense of urgency.

On what do you base your conclusion that there is ZERO sense of urgency?
Did you believe that last night after they took 2 of 3 from the Cubs?

[757690]

Dodgers hitters seem to be don’t fine with this new hitting coach. Maybe Turner Ward wasn’t the sole reason for their success last season?

[Kc61]

I think fans are happier this year I would hope. The team is more competitive and hopefully learning how to win. Big improvement on last year. The question still remains why a team that was projected to have a top 3 offense in the NL is so useless. IMO if they dont start seeing major improvement by the end of this month you have to start looking at the hitting coach. It might just not be a fit.

I think overall the league has caught up with some of the Reds’ hitters. How they are being pitched, how they are being defended.

That’s the problem IMO plus the absence of Scooter who was one of their two best bats last year.

I don’t blame the hitting coach; but I will blame him if the guys don’t re-adjust soon and come out of it.

[ochoa30]

I think overall the league has caught up with some of the Reds’ hitters. How they are being pitched, how they are being defended.

That’s the problem IMO plus the absence of Scooter who was one of their two best bats last year.

I don’t blame the hitting coach; but I will blame him if the guys don’t re-adjust soon and come out of it.

It's starting to look like a pattern. To me that points to a philosophy. Theres no way the league just figured out 70% of the hitters all of the sudden. Not saying I'd fire the guy but Ward needs to be feeling some heat at the least.

[Alabama]

On what do you base your conclusion that there is ZERO sense of urgency?
Did you believe that last night after they took 2 of 3 from the Cubs?

Umm at bat after at bat. Game after game.
You think they are firing on all cylinders?

[Red Raindog]

I think overall the league has caught up with some of the Reds’ hitters. How they are being pitched, how they are being defended.

That’s the problem IMO plus the absence of Scooter who was one of their two best bats last year.

I don’t blame the hitting coach; but I will blame him if the guys don’t re-adjust soon and come out of it.

That assumes the players are buying into his thoughts though.

Anymore I have to wonder if the modern player does.


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[Sea Ray]

Dodgers hitters seem to be don’t fine with this new hitting coach.

Is this really what you meant to type? I have no idea what you said

[UPRedsFan]

Umm at bat after at bat. Game after game.
You think they are firing on all cylinders?

Nope. I think Votto, Puig, Peraza, and Winker are all well below their expected production. But your zero sense of urgency comment is false.

[Alabama]

Nope. I think Votto, Puig, Peraza, and Winker are all well below their expected production. But your zero sense of urgency comment is false.

Call it what you want but when proven hitters go up there with the same approach, failing time after time, and make no adjustments into late May. That’s a lack of urgency.