Cardinals @ Reds 7-21-19

[Ron Madden]

Reds
Winker CF
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Puig RF
VanMeter. LF
Gennett 2B
Peraza SS
DeSclafani P
Lavarnway C

Cardinals
Edman 2B
Fowler RF
Ravelo 1B
O’Neill LF
DeJong SS
Munoz 3B
Knizner C
Bader CF
Flaherty P

[Ironman92]

No complaints.

Go win guys!

[Ironman92]

Was expecting Senzel but no need to rush

[WrongVerb]

St. Louis Cardinals
@Cardinals

One series win coming right up!

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7:52am · 21 Jul 2019 ·

If that's not motivation, I don't know what is.

[stein1214]

Was expecting Senzel but no need to rush

Yeah that's a little disappointing, but glad to see it's VanMeter that's in there for him.

[Rolando]

If that's not motivation, I don't know what is.

Let's hope that tweet doesn't age well!

[JCM11]

Was expecting Senzel but no need to rush

What was the point of pinch running him if he wasn't ready to return?

[Ironman92]

What was the point of pinch running him if he wasn't ready to return?

That I don’t know. We’ll just say it makes sense and move on

[Tom Servo]

Nick Senzel (hamstring) did not start for the fourth straight game on Sunday. After missing Thursday and Friday’s games, Senzel entered Saturday's 3-2 Reds victory as a pinch-runner and played an inning in center field.

“We’re going to give it one more day just to be sure, with the heat and a day game,” Reds manager David Bell said. “He wants to play so bad.”

Bell noted that Senzel would again be available off the bench. The rookie left Wednesday’s game vs. the Cubs with hamstring tightness.

https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/nick-senzel-out-of-lineup-for-fourth-straight-game

[Big Klu]

What does a guy have to do to get out of the #9 spot in the order?

[JaxRed]

What does a guy have to do to get out of the #9 spot in the order?

Be a pitcher.

[GAC]

Love the 61 season uniforms

[JaxRed]

Love the 61 season uniforms

Was going to say the same thing.. They look sharp.

[NebraskaRed]

Great pitch to strikeout Edman.

[JaxRed]

Two K's and a first pitch grounder. Nice inning.

[NebraskaRed]

https://media.giphy.com/media/CEC45sbOpCoEg/giphy.gif

[Big Klu]

OK, my opinions on today's 1961 uniforms:

Caps: Very good! I've never really been a fan of the oval C, but overall not bad.

Helmets: Disappointing. Should have had white helmets for today, like the 1961 team had.

Jerseys: Very good! Also never been a fan of pinstripes but again, not bad overall. The red undershirts look very nice. Only a select few should go sleeveless, though. (And I would submit that none of them should, since Klu didn't play on the '61 team.)

Pants: Outstanding! It appears everyone is wearing their pants at the proper length. Everyone should be in stirrups, though. (Looking at you, Disco!)

Overall: Outstanding! My second-favorite so far, after the 1956 uniform. I would prefer the wishbone-C, but I know this is historically accurate.

[GAC]

I've been running my ass off this morning trying to get a few things done, get the CRV cleaned, we're headin down to the Smokeys tomorrow for the week.

[Ironman92]

What does a guy have to do to get out of the #9 spot in the order?

Pitch

[BluegrassRedleg]

Unis = A+


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[JaxRed]

I'd have Dietrich at 1b to give the slumping Votto a breather.

[Ironman92]

OK, my opinions on today's 1961 uniforms:

Caps: Very good! Never been particularly a fan of the oval C, but overall not bad.

Helmets: Disappointing. Should have had white helmets for today, like the 1961 team had.

Jerseys: Very good! Also never been a fan of pinstripes but again, not bad overall. The red undershirts look very nice. Only a select few should go sleeveless, though. (And I would submit that none of them should, since Klu didn't play on the '61 team.)

Pants: Outstanding! It appears everyone is wearing their pants at the proper length. Everyone should be in stirrups, though. (Looking at you, Disco!)

Overall: Outstanding! My second-favorite so far, after the 1956 uniform. I would prefer the wishbone-C, but I know this is historically accurate.

I’ll post my thoughts after the outcome

[JaxRed]

Wow, I like the Human Element on Ball 4 to Winker.

[Ironman92]

I've been running my ass off this morning trying to get a few things done, get the CRV cleaned, we're headin down to the Smokeys tomorrow for the week.

Cake donut with chocolate icing from Donut Friar for me please [emoji3]

[GAC]

Both of these pitchers are prone to giving up home runs. Could make for an interesting day!

[WVRedsFan]

These uniforms remind me of my first game, my season of fanatic fandom as a kid. I'd give almost anything to make these the home uniform again, just change the regular C to the wishbone.

[GAC]

I'm sure those open sleeves are welcome in this heat and humidity

[davereds24]

What is the reason the 61 unis only have the black stripe around the left sleeve and not the right?

[GAC]

Votto and Geno don't look too good striking out

[WVRedsFan]

What is the reason the 61 unis only have the black stripe around the left sleeve and not the right?Death of Powell Crosley

[NebraskaRed]

Thom already complaining about the pace of the game.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Thomalert


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[Tom Servo]

Thom officially coming right out and complaining about the game in the first inning.

[JaxRed]

Love the way Van Meter always makes the pitcher work.

[Ironman92]

Thom lol

[JaxRed]

Thom officially coming right out and complaining about the game in the first inning.

He's right.

[Ironman92]

That kid kills us

[Big Klu]

The 1961 Reds were 93-61, and won the National League. The Reds lost to the Yankees in the World Series, 4 games to 1. The Reds were managed by Fred Hutchinson.

The Reds had the day off on July 21, 1961. It would seem plausible that the scheduled game was rained out, as July 21 was a Friday, and the Reds played at home vs. the Giants on Saturday and a doubleheader on Sunday (possibly a makeup game).

The lineup for Saturday, July 22, an 8-3 loss at Crosley Field vs. the Giants that extended the Reds' losing streak to six (all at home):

Eddie Kasko ss
Don Blasingame 2b
Vada Pinson cf
Frank Robinson rf
Gordy Coleman 1b
Gus Bell lf
Gene Freese 3b
Johnny Edwards c
Ken Hunt p

[davereds24]

Death of Powell Crosley

Thanks!

[Tom Servo]

Edman is a pest

[NebraskaRed]

One thing you definitely want out of a sports announcer is a desire for the game to be over right after it begins.

[JaxRed]

The 1961 Reds were 93-61, and won the National League. The Reds lost to the Yankees in the World Series, 4 games to 1. The Reds were managed by Fred Hutchinson.

The Reds had the day off on July 21, 1961. It would seem plausible that the scheduled game was rained out, as July 21 was a Friday, and the Reds played at home vs. the Giants on Saturday and a doubleheader on Sunday (possibly a makeup game).

The lineup for Saturday, July 22, an 8-3 loss at Crosley Field vs. the Giants that extended the Reds' losing streak to six (all at home):

Eddie Kasko ss
Don Blasingame 2b
Vada Pinson cf
Frank Robinson rf
Gordy Coleman 1b
Gus Bell lf
Gene Freese 3b
Johnny Edwards c
Ken Hunt p

I was 10 that summer. That was the year I became a lifelong Reds fan. Gordy was my guy !

[GAC]

Shut up Thom! You got someplace to go?

[Kc61]

The 1961 Reds were 93-61, and won the National League. The Reds lost to the Yankees in the World Series, 4 games to 1. The Reds were managed by Fred Hutchinson.

The Reds had the day off on July 21, 1961. It would seem plausible that the scheduled game was rained out, as July 21 was a Friday, and the Reds played at home vs. the Giants on Saturday and a doubleheader on Sunday (possibly a makeup game).

The lineup for Saturday, July 22, an 8-3 loss at Crosley Field vs. the Giants that extended the Reds' losing streak to six (all at home):

Eddie Kasko ss
Don Blasingame 2b
Vada Pinson cf
Frank Robinson rf
Gordy Coleman 1b
Gus Bell lf
Gene Freese 3b
Johnny Edwards c
Ken Hunt p

I’d take that lineup right now.

[ZakkW]

Shut up Thom! You got someplace to go?

Golf game with Dad, Neil Armstrong. Oh, wait...

[JaxRed]

A lot of them are dead. Cross them off the list, then.

[bigfoot52]

Catch that Winker.
Still don't like Winker in CF.

[Big Klu]

Thom already complaining about the pace of the game.

I mentioned this last night:

Can you imagine going fishing with Thom? It would be unbearable...

"COME ON! YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME! This is getting RIDICULOUS! Why aren't these fish biting already?! The pace of fishing is something that really needs to be addressed! HOLY MOSES!"

[Kc61]

A lot of them are dead. Cross them off the list, then.

In day games, in which the Reds stink, I’ll probably take the lineup with the deceased gentlemen.

[Big Klu]

I’d take that lineup right now.

And Wally Post and Jerry Lynch were coming off the bench!

[NebraskaRed]

Death by small ball

[Kc61]

Not sure why Bell is playing infield in in the second inning of a scoreless game.

I mean, wow, that’s a lack of confidence in your offense.

[GAC]

My issue is he's *****ing while sitting in an air-conditioned booth. Try being out on that field in this heat and humity. Geez

[Ironman92]

I’m about to a “Holy Moses” myself

[NebraskaRed]

Geno...

[bigfoot52]

Disco dosen't look interested.
Suarez horrible error.

[Ironman92]

Thom taking the silence route after Suarez gaffe lol

[GAC]

Pound the strike zone idiot

[NebraskaRed]

Can we pause the game so the entire lineup can take a nap?

[Big Klu]

Thom taking the silence route after Suarez gaffe lol

If the error had happened at the other infield corner, however...

[GAC]

Two runs that should never have been in my opinion

[Kc61]

Cards aren’t a great ball club but they seem to have excellent advance scouting.

The way they attacked Stephenson, knowing that the slider was coming. Running on Disco like this.

Seem very well prepared to exploit tendencies and weak spots.

[WVRedsFan]

I was 10 that summer. That was the year I became a lifelong Reds fan. Gordy was my guy !I was 12

[GAC]

Four stolen bases so far by Cards

[Tom Servo]

Two runs that should never have been in my opinion
A good example, along with that meltdown inning on Friday, of why strikeouts are prioritized so much with pitchers. A lot less goes wrong when you don’t leave anything to chance.

[NebraskaRed]

Cards aren’t a great ball club but they seem to have excellent advance scouting.

The way they attacked Stephenson, knowing that the slider was coming. Running on Disco like this.

Seem very well prepared to exploit tendencies and weak spots.

They've seemed to have had that ability for as long as I can remember.

I mean, I know one way that they do advance scouting...

[Ironman92]

If the error had happened at the other infield corner, however...

I don’t know....I know he jumps on Votto unnecessarily but once 3 or 4 things irk him ......he often gets so tore up he just goes silent for 45 seconds.

So far he’s shown that he likes Votto more than a slow paced game lol

[GAC]

Disco at 37 pitches already

[Ironman92]

Four stolen bases so far by Cards

Just the like the Cardinals of the 90’s eh? Lol

[JaxRed]

I wonder if Senzel could have had the first ball. The inning would have been way different.

[Big Klu]

Just the like the Cardinals of the 90’s eh? Lol

Actually, more like the 80's.

[bigfoot52]

This team appears to have quit.
Little professional approach to the game.
Many players are full of immaturity. I would even say most are.
Poor example set by the veterans of the team, so the newbies follow suit.
It's sad to watch.

[Ironman92]

Actually, more like the 80's.

I was playin with yesterday Thom dumbness

[NebraskaRed]

Wonder why they rushed Scooter back so quickly.

[GAC]

I wonder if Senzel could have had the first ball. The inning would have been way different.

He would have probably aggravated his hamstring trying to do it. LOL

[Ironman92]

A good example, along with that meltdown inning on Friday, of why strikeouts are prioritized so much with pitchers. A lot less goes wrong when you don’t leave anything to chance.

Do any of the offensive metrics award the offensive player credit for a low strikeout rate?

[Rolando]

Wonder why they rushed Scooter back so quickly.

Scooter is lost

[Ironman92]

He looks like Ryan Ludwick +20 lbs

[Big Klu]

I was playin with yesterday Thom dumbness

Gotcha! ;)

[NebraskaRed]

Nice bounceback inning for Disco

[Ironman92]

Good Disco inning

Time to hit

[Ironman92]

Good play by Fowler to keep Votto at 1st

[Big Klu]

Votto blunders his way on the basepaths into just a single. No RBI (again!)

#holymoses

[Ironman92]

Ok...square one up Yasiel

For me [emoji120]

[Ironman92]

[emoji853]

[JaxRed]

Again Van Meter works the count.

[ochoa30]

Dudes making some really good pitches so far

[JaxRed]

Nice grab by Puig

[ZakkW]

Lol, Welsh turns the Neil Armstrong golf game story knife in Thom's back

[Ironman92]

I’m impressed/surprised of how often Puig has to go full speed in any direction or even on some of his hot doggish catches that not only does he never drop one...or never even bobbles in his glove. When you are running in full go it’s hard to not ever bobble a ball and often you’ll see guys ease up a step and slide to make a more stable catch.

[davereds24]

So, Thom thinks Hootie and the Blowfish are washed up yet they sold out Riverbend. Chris thinks it's Barenaked Ladies that Bronson is close to.

In actuality Darius Rucker is a huge Reds fan and very close to Bronson. He mentioned him last night during the concert and had a Reds hat on the whole show.

[Ironman92]

Let’s speed things up and start Scooter with an 0-2 count

[Ironman92]

Let’s speed things up and start Scooter with an 0-2 count

[emoji41]

[davereds24]

I feel like Puig would be a better center fielder than Winker but he'd probably hurt himself diving for balls that end up 10ft away from him.

[Ironman92]

I feel like Puig would be a better center fielder than Winker but he'd probably hurt himself diving for balls that end up 10ft away from him.

I don’t want to weaken RF....he’s incredible out there.

[Ironman92]

Peraza could’ve went oppo but took strike 3

[Big Klu]

Why isn't this game over yet?

#notgolfingwithneil

[Ironman92]

Thom [emoji2359]

[Big Klu]

Thom goes into "Debbie Downer" mode.

[Ironman92]

Thom goes into "Debbie Downer" mode.

So he’s awake?

[Ironman92]

Yeah, but Vince Coleman (powder blue jersey or not) couldn’t outrun the automatic tarp

[Rolando]

Thom goes into "Debbie Downer" mode.
Tom must have the most exciting life outside of baseball because he always wants to be anywhere but a baseball game the freaking job is paid to do

[westofyou]

Thom goes into "Debbie Downer" mode.

First use of “Juggernaut” and Mariemont ever

[Ironman92]

Willie McGee was one ugly ugly dude...but from 1st to 3rd he was beautiful

[Big Klu]

Career stolen bases by the three players mentioned by Thom:

Vince Coleman -- 752
Ozzie Smith -- 580
Willie McGee -- 352

[Red Raindog]

I’m working but I thought I saw a scrolling message on my screen telling Dish Network viewers that Fox Ohio will be dropped as of tomorrow!

Anyone see this or know anything about it?


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[Ironman92]

Good hustle by Winker. You don’t have to be fast to run the bases well.

[Big Klu]

Jesse "Billy" Winker with a hustle double!

[Ironman92]

I’m working but I thought I saw a scrolling message on my screen telling Dish Network viewers that Fox Ohio will be dropped as of tomorrow!

Anyone see this or know anything about it?


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Saw them jawing about it yesterday but didn’t know when it took place

[JaxRed]

Nice hustle by Winker to get to second.

[Ironman92]

Votto hitting

[Ironman92]

Low zone fastball for 3 run HR for Suarez?

[Big Klu]

Votto singles, but can't drive in a runner who is already in scoring position. No RBI.

#paceofplay
#notelite

[Ironman92]

Big Klu taking too long

/notelite

[Ironman92]

His 95 does have an extra hop on it

Puig will never get to it

[mhs95_06]

I’m impressed/surprised of how often Puig has to go full speed in any direction or even on some of his hot doggish catches that not only does he never drop one...or never even bobbles in his glove. When you are running in full go it’s hard to not ever bobble a ball and often you’ll see guys ease up a step and slide to make a more stable catch.

I agree how hard it is to catch a ball when you are running at absolute full speed. While Puig normally often goes very fast, much faster than my absolute fastest burst in my prime would be, I think he has a speed higher than we mostly see that we would see if he was going his normally fast speed we see if he miss-timed it a bit and put a sharp burst on it to give a last gas effort. Then he might fumble one. Those absolute fast bursts can be very injurious. The last time I tried one, about six years ago while running fast, Hornets attacked and I tried to kick it up and blew out my left calf!

[Ironman92]

That really had to hurt

[BluegrassRedleg]

OK. Setting o/u on Reds runs on bases loaded no outs situation at 1.5. Go...


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[JaxRed]

man they need to get at least 2 here....

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Terrible swing

[Ironman92]

I agree how hard it is to catch a ball when you are running at absolute full speed. While Puig normally often goes very fast, much faster than my absolute fastest burst in my prime would be, I think he has a speed higher than we mostly see that we would see if he was going his normally fast speed we see if he miss-timed it a bit and put a sharp burst on it to give a last gas effort. Then he might fumble one. Those absolute fast bursts can be very injurious. The last time I tried one, about six years ago while running fast, Hornets attacked and I tried to kick it up and blew out my left calf!

Video or it didn’t happen

Puig doing that head down long stride after catch showing he was going full enough to bobble

[Tom Servo]

so uh in other news Asher Wojciechowski is no-hitting the Red Sox through 6 innings.

[Ironman92]

Puig can’t hit this guy

[Big Klu]

First use of “Juggernaut” and Mariemont ever

Mariemont's new mascot:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRjaSzvjj3oMr4Tw50DFADNHXV2VIO VVfmk4-hrUk4r9U_gyxzQ

[Ironman92]

High or outside fastball gets him

[Tom Servo]

crud

[Wonderful Monds]

OK, my opinions on today's 1961 uniforms:

Caps: Very good! Never been particularly a fan of the oval C, but overall not bad.

Helmets: Disappointing. Should have had white helmets for today, like the 1961 team had.

Jerseys: Very good! Also never been a fan of pinstripes but again, not bad overall. The red undershirts look very nice. Only a select few should go sleeveless, though. (And I would submit that none of them should, since Klu didn't play on the '61 team.)

Pants: Outstanding! It appears everyone is wearing their pants at the proper length. Everyone should be in stirrups, though. (Looking at you, Disco!)

Overall: Outstanding! My second-favorite so far, after the 1956 uniform. I would prefer the wishbone-C, but I know this is historically accurate.

Most of this is why I said I wish they’d adopt the 1960 uniform as their modern ones, because it’s basically the same as this one but with the wishbone C. Looks very clean and classic.

[NebraskaRed]

Bell-esque quick hook on Flaherty.

[Ironman92]

Glad he’s outta the game though. He was making great pitches when runners were on base

[Tom Servo]

Cardinals using a RHP here against Van Meter, not a LHP. Interesting.

[Big Klu]

Most of this is why I said I wish they’d adopt the 1960 uniform as their modern ones, because it’s basically the same as this one but with the wishbone C. Looks very clean and classic.

I can sign on to that, if there are no pinstripes.

[Rolando]

What an awful game for puig

[Ironman92]

Hit here and get the next start

[JaxRed]

I assumed it was going to be a lefty. I'd have pinch hit Senzel.

[Ironman92]

That 1-1 pitch was wicked

[Ironman92]

Cardinals using a RHP here against Van Meter, not a LHP. Interesting.

He’s nasty

[JaxRed]

Darn,,,,

[Ironman92]

What an awful game for puig

It’s a 9 inning game though

[Wonderful Monds]

I can sign on to that, if there are no pinstripes.

Hmm see the pinstripes make it for me. My big thing is that they have to go with a solid red hat with the white C (even though I do love the white pinstripe hat too). It’s a good looking uniform either way though.

[NebraskaRed]

so uh in other news Asher Wojciechowski is no-hitting the Red Sox through 6 innings.

You jinxed it.

[Ironman92]

Here’s our 0-2 count Scooter

[Wonderful Monds]

I can sign on to that, if there are no pinstripes.


That’s basically the 1957 uniform btw http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/detail_page.asp?fileName=nl_1957_cincinnati.gif&Entryid=910

[JaxRed]

Good eye Scooter

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I like the pin stripes too.

[NebraskaRed]

Reds baseball

[adkindo]

based loaded, no outs :bang:

[JaxRed]

Wow....

[Tom Servo]

well that was awful

[Equinox]

Bad news, Reds can’t score with bases loaded and no outs just a couple days removed from giving up 10 runs in one inning.
Good news, football season is just around the corner.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cincinnati Reds 2019: Total Incompetence on Sundays (in really cool uniforms)

[Sea Ray]

Well that inning is pretty much the poster child for the Reds entire 2019 season on offense

[GAC]

Bases loaded, nobody out, and they got nothing!

I'm going back to sleep! LOL

[Sea Ray]

Bad news, Reds can’t score with bases loaded and no outs just a couple days removed from giving up 10 runs in one inning.
Good news, football season is just around the corner.

Is it good news if you're a Bengal fan?

[mhs95_06]

Highly disappointing for 3 straight batters to not even be able to hit a fair ball once the bases were loaded with none out!

[ochoa30]

Samn crap all year. That right there is how you outscore your opponents all year but are in last place. Team cant come through when it counts. Cant remember a less clutch team in my lifetime.

[TheBigLebowski]

Just pathetic

[Big Klu]

That’s basically the 1957 uniform btw http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/detail_page.asp?fileName=nl_1957_cincinnati.gif&Entryid=910

Now, that's what we are talking about. The 1969-70 uniform would be my regular uniform, and the 1957 home and 1961 away (with a wishbone-C on the cap) would be my alternates. (Also like the "No Name on Back" look for the '57 and '61 models.)

[TheBigLebowski]

Is it good news if you're a Bengal fan?

There is never good news when you’re a Bengals fan.

[GAC]

They need to spend the money and go out acquire some clutch! Lol

[Big Klu]

Highly disappointing for 3 straight batters to not even be able to hit a fair ball once the bases were loaded with none out!

If only Votto could have delivered with a runner in scoring position...

#notgolfingwithneil

[Ironman92]

Cards might score eleventy this inning

[GAC]

Highly disappointing for 3 straight batters to not even be able to hit a fair ball once the bases were loaded with none out!

Two struck out looking bad

[Ironman92]

Cards all bust down the line

[Ironman92]

Why no replay Friday?

[Tuff Nut]

Two struck out looking bad

Puig didn't strike out, but he certainly looked bad.

[Big Klu]

Why no replay Friday?

How many replay requests do they get? The Reds had already asked for a review on an earlier play and lost. Would that have anything to do with it?

[Tuff Nut]

Puig didn't strike out, but he certainly looked bad.

You beat me with the edit.....nice.

[KronoRed]

There is never good news when you’re a Bengals fan.

Maybe the Cardinals can take the Bengals with them when they leave town.

[GAC]

He's safe

[Kc61]

Puig didn't strike out, but he certainly looked bad.

Bases loaded no out, I’ve always believed the first guy up needs to hit the fly ball. Takes the pressure off.

[Ironman92]

Bases loaded no out, I’ve always believed the first guy up needs to hit the fly ball. Takes the pressure off.

He did....but only went 176 ft

[GAC]

Flaherty is one of the top pitchers in the NL for giving up HRs, has control issues, and an away ERA over 6. And we made him look like Tom Seaver

[Kc61]

He did....but only went 176 ft

To quote Vin Scully - the “scoring fly ball.” (Didn’t use the phrase sac fly.)

[GAC]

He did....but only went 176 ft


No it didn't. It went straight up LMAO

[NebraskaRed]

Free pizza thanks to Disco.

So, that's something I guess

[JCM11]

7 of Disco's last 8 starts have been really good.

[mhs95_06]

Puig didn't strike out, but he certainly looked bad.
You're right, that was the one Welsh was calling for the Cards to let fall and try for a double play.

[ochoa30]

Really nice game by Disco. One unlucky inning is the only blemish.

[GAC]

We've really wasted some damn good pitching this year

[davereds24]

I think it's safe to say Mahle and not Disco should go to the pen if Wood can make it back.

[Big Klu]

You're right, that was the one Welsh was calling for the Cards to let fall and try for a double play.

The Cardinals couldn't let it fall for a DP. Infield fly rule was in effect.

[Ironman92]

To quote Vin Scully - the “scoring fly ball.” (Didn’t use the phrase sac fly.)

Tatis Jr has scored twice this year on those though

Like I’ve said lately...Puig’s swing isn’t quite as quick as it was

[JCM11]

I think it's safe to say Mahle and not Disco should go to the pen if Wood can make it back.

Or Roark gets traded and no one goes to the pen.

[mhs95_06]

Cards all bust down the line

I bet they have a much higher incidence of calf injuries than the Reds!

[Kc61]

I think it's safe to say Mahle and not Disco should go to the pen if Wood can make it back.

Unless there’s a trade. That pitch was outside, but probably too close to take for Peraza.

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Gallegos striking out every hitter.

[Ironman92]

Unless there’s a trade. That pitch was outside, but probably too close to take for Peraza.

Considering they’ve already got him on that pitch once....his game is hitting all fields

[Ironman92]

Almost

[Kc61]

This guy Gallegos is a pretty good guy for the fifth - sixth inning.

Not every team has that.

Hint.

[ochoa30]

Dietrich has been so bad for 2 months now. I guess we see why the worst team in the NL didnt tender the guy a contract. Didnt expect Babe Ruth all year but if hes not getting hit by the ball he pretty much has no shot.

[GAC]

I think it's safe to say Mahle and not Disco should go to the pen if Wood can make it back.

Find a way to get him in the lineup. we need his bat! Lol

[Wonderful Monds]

Dietrich has been so bad for 2 months now. I guess we see why the worst team in the NL didnt tender the guy a contract. Didnt expect Babe Ruth all year but if hes not getting hit by the ball he pretty much has no shot.

It’s wild how bad he’s fallen off.

[NebraskaRed]

Sims in for Disco.

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and instantly gives up a triple

[Ironman92]

Winker’s range is bothersome

[ochoa30]

It’s wild how bad he’s fallen off.

Yeah, just looks like he cant stop swinging for the fences.

[NebraskaRed]

Yeah, just looks like he cant stop swinging for the fences.

HBP or HR, there is nothing else to his game.

[Ironman92]

Yeah, just looks like he cant stop swinging for the fences.

Without looking I think he’s been bad since his 3 HR game

[RedTeamGo!]

Disco should be traded before this game ends.

[GAC]

The last couple months I've been trying to figure out what it is that's so wrong, or missing element with his offense. Can't put my finger on it.

[bigfoot52]

Dietrich has been so bad for 2 months now. I guess we see why the worst team in the NL didnt tender the guy a contract. Didnt expect Babe Ruth all year but if hes not getting hit by the ball he pretty much has no shot.

Yeh, but he looks cool. Haaaay!

[mhs95_06]

Let's see how the Cards do with a runner on 3rd and less than 2 out. Already scored one from that situation, an inning when they'd have scored none if the defense was astute.

[bigfoot52]

Hamilton waiting on that ball and catches it.

[Tom Servo]

Disco should be traded before this game ends.
He hasn't been talked about much as a trade candidate but I think it would be pretty wise to sell high. He's not a great longterm fit for GABP and he's a FA after next year, which means a decision is gonna be made sooner than later on him and right now he has more value than just a rental.

[davereds24]

The last couple months I've been trying to figure out what it is that's so wrong, or missing element with his offense. Can't put my finger on it.

Pitchers have stopped throwing him heaters down the middle.

[JaxRed]

Disco should be traded before this game ends.

Uhhhh No

[Ironman92]

The last couple months I've been trying to figure out what it is that's so wrong, or missing element with his offense. Can't put my finger on it.

League adjusted

[bigfoot52]

Without looking I think he’s been bad since his 3 HR game

But looks good pumping iron in the dugout pre-game.

[InsaneinthBrame]

Disco has been really good since June 1, In his 8 starts 3.09 ERA 1.02 HR/9. That ERA is second to Castillo. But he has the best FIP of the starters during this time frame.

[Kc61]

Dietrich has been so bad for 2 months now. I guess we see why the worst team in the NL didnt tender the guy a contract. Didnt expect Babe Ruth all year but if hes not getting hit by the ball he pretty much has no shot.

Dietrich squarely presents the issue whether batting average means anything.

His OPS is high, his OBP over .350 with all the HBPs and some walks.

But he’s hitting .216.

In the eyes of the beholder.

[Ironman92]

But looks good pumping iron in the dugout pre-game.

Curling people

[NebraskaRed]

Carlos Martinez vying for best actor award.

[GAC]

Sorry, I meant to say THIS offense not HIS offense lol

[RedTeamGo!]

Tiny sample size but Scooter has a hilarious bWAR right now.

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[GAC]

Nice acting job Martinez

[Ironman92]

Tiny sample size but Scooter has a hilarious bWAR right now.

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What was Puig’s the first month?

[mhs95_06]

The last couple months I've been trying to figure out what it is that's so wrong, or missing element with his offense. Can't put my finger on it.

Failure to be astute!

[adkindo]

Martinez is my least favorite player in MLB.....dude is a clown

[Ironman92]

Ugh....our 5’9 nemesis

[NebraskaRed]

I don't know if Sims was trying to aggravate Martinez, but I enjoyed that.

[Kc61]

He hasn't been talked about much as a trade candidate but I think it would be pretty wise to sell high. He's not a great longterm fit for GABP and he's a FA after next year, which means a decision is gonna be made sooner than later on him and right now he has more value than just a rental.

Disco is an inexpensive MOR/BOR pitcher for next season. There’s no obvious replacement in-house. I’d keep him one more year and, if not in the race, trade him next deadline.

I’d rather let Roark go, more expensive.

[bigfoot52]

Martinez is my least favorite player in MLB.....dude is a clown

More than Puig?

[Tony Cloninger]

Hamilton waiting on that ball and catches it.


And your point is what that they should have kept Hamilton just in case?

Why don’t you complain about other players that made no sense to keep just because.

[Ironman92]

More than Puig?

Not all clowns are stupid

[GAC]

Let him keep putting his bigfoot in his mouth! Lol

[NebraskaRed]

Sims continues to impress.

[Ironman92]

Final product....good job Sims!

[Kc61]

I see Lucas Sims in the Reds’ bullpen next season.

Don’t see him as a starter right now, his record is spotty, but he can get that big K out of the pen.

Nicely done.

[Big Klu]

Was that Jose Feliciano?

[Tony Cloninger]

Dietrich squarely presents the issue whether batting average means anything.

His OPS is high, his OBP over .350 with all the HBPs and some walks.

But he’s hitting .216.

In the eyes of the beholder.


I didn’t expect him to fall off this badly. He’s turned into Alcantara or Boesch bad.

[GAC]

26 pitches, but Sims got out of it

[NebraskaRed]

Disco is an inexpensive MOR/BOR pitcher for next season. There’s no obvious replacement in-house. I’d keep him one more year and, if not in the race, trade him next deadline.

I’d rather let Roark go, more expensive.

I'm fine with also trading Roark if the offer is worth it, but this is the kind of thinking that has resulted in the Reds holding on to players that they could have traded until they lose all value.

[JaxRed]

I see Lucas Sims in the Reds’ bullpen next season.

Don’t see him as a starter right now, his record is spotty, but he can get that big K out of the pen.

Nicely done.

I'm kind of on the fence with him. Right now we are looking at Castillo, Gray, Disco, Mahle and him unless we acquire someone.

[Tom Servo]

Disco is an inexpensive MOR/BOR pitcher for next season. There’s no obvious replacement in-house. I’d keep him one more year and, if not in the race, trade him next deadline.

I’d rather let Roark go, more expensive.
Sometimes you need to be aggressive. There was no in-house replacement really for Barnhart last year yet time has shown it would have been selling high to move him when teams were sniffing around last season.

[Kc61]

I see Lucas Sims in the Reds’ bullpen next season.

Don’t see him as a starter right now, his record is spotty, but he can get that big K out of the pen.

Nicely done.


I didn’t expect him to fall off this badly. He’s turned into Alcantara or Boesch bad.

DD’s OPS is still about .890.

[bigfoot52]

And your point is what that they should have kept Hamilton just in case?

Why don’t you complain about other players that made no sense to keep just because.

No not all. Hamilton's base stealing skill was completely wasted in Cincy although his inability to get on base maybe
justified a trade. His defensive assets vs his offensive liability could be debated.
My post was only contrasting the abilities of the best defensive CF in baseball to possibly the worse defensive one.

[JaxRed]

Sometimes you need to be aggressive. There was no in-house replacement really for Barnhart last year yet time has shown it would have been selling high to move him when teams were sniffing around last season.

I'd have to be really impressed by an offer to create a void in our starting 5.

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I think that was an opportunity to replace Winker with Senzel. He just can't hit lefties.

[GAC]

That haircut on that Elk and Elk lawyer just kills me. Lol

[Ironman92]

Miller is tough on Votto. Not sure anyone makes him look worse.

Miller is tough for sure

[Ironman92]

DD’s OPS is still about .890.

But not playing much for a reason

[NebraskaRed]

I don't even know why I get my hopes up that the Reds will win a Sunday game.

[Ironman92]

Miller going back to his dominant stuff

[BluegrassRedleg]

I'd have to be really impressed by an offer to create a void in our starting 5.

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I think that was an opportunity to replace Winker with Senzel. He just can't hit lefties.

I don't think Disco's ever going to make a difference for a contending team. If somebody is willing to give you a good offer on him, you take it.

[RedTeamGo!]

DD’s OPS is still about .890.

Because of how he played the first 6 weeks of the season. He’s been awful for awhile now.

[GAC]

Because of how he played the first 6 weeks of the season. He’s been awful for awhile now.

Yeah, he soared to really high heights early on, but obviously too close to the Sun, and the crash is going to be messy

[BluegrassRedleg]

Because of how he played the first 6 weeks of the season. He’s been awful for awhile now.

Granted, but they all count.

[JaxRed]

May he had a .303 average. April June and July he was below .200 each month.

[GAC]

When Hughes is on he's smooth

[bigfoot52]

Yeah, he soared to really high heights early on, but obviously too close to the Sun, and the crash is going to be messy

That's a good one! LOL

[JaxRed]

He might have been safe. Cards are challenging.

[Tony Cloninger]

DD’s OPS is still about .890.

In the last 39 days? It must be all HBP and 1 big game in there somewhere.

[NebraskaRed]

I'm not saying the Reds should go into full rebuild mode, but the idea that they shouldn't trade away anyone if the offer is right is ridiculous.

[RedTeamGo!]

Granted, but they all count.

I understand. My point was citing his OPS doesn’t really paint an accurate picture for how he is playing right now.

[Tony Cloninger]

No not all. Hamilton's base stealing skill was completely wasted in Cincy although his inability to get on base maybe
justified a trade. His defensive assets vs his offensive liability could be debated.
My post was only contrasting the abilities of the best defensive CF in baseball to possibly the worse defensive one.



Ok. Good point. And analysis.

I thought you were going to bring up keeping Brandon Dixon next but you’re point is taken.