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The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:10 PM
Crap

Tucker GIDP

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:10 PM
well darn

Phoenix2
08-09-2020, 04:10 PM
Ouch that DP hurts

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:10 PM
can't have that. what a garbage AB from tucker.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:10 PM
Is Gob, I mean Thom, Brock Holt's dad?

Brock Holt!!!


Younger brother of Steve, son of Eve...

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:10 PM
Was calling for the squeeze on the 1-1 count

PuffyPig
08-09-2020, 04:11 PM
Tucker is so slow, that was not that well hit.


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adkindo
08-09-2020, 04:11 PM
we need a better bat in the lineup for Tucker

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:11 PM
That was not cool tucker

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:11 PM
reds have 4 catchers on the roster and somehow barnhart hits there.

PuffyPig
08-09-2020, 04:12 PM
we need a better bat in the lineup for Tucker

Kinda surprised they didn’t prefer Casali there, vs. the presumed righty.


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JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:12 PM
It happened too fast but I would have pinch hit for Tucker there. Too big of a situation.

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:12 PM
Gray refuses to give the ball up he's going to pitch forever

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:13 PM
Well that was quick


Smoak leadoff double

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:13 PM
lol, thom and chris think the reason barnhart wasn't pinch hit for is because he was doing such a good job catching sonny. yeah, because sonny and casali have no history together. LMAO. idiots.

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:14 PM
Why is Gray still out there? He’s done.

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:14 PM
wow, holt with a reds-like AB with the wasted out. i like it.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:14 PM
Big 1st out


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The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:14 PM
“My man Craig Counsell just has to be BESIDE himself...”

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:14 PM
lol, thom and chris think the reason barnhart wasn't pinch hit for is because he was doing such a good job catching sonny. yeah, because sonny and casali have no history togehter. LMAO. idiots.

Maybe sonny and curt had a fight pregame over the last juice box in the clubhouse though

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:15 PM
Oh that was a strike


This ump is terrible

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:15 PM
where was that 1-0 pitch? wow.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:15 PM
Base hit... runners at first and third with 1 out

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:16 PM
We need a double play now

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:16 PM
"SAME ONE!"

Thom is just randomly yelling things now.

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:16 PM
this is the portion of the program where the reds find a way to lose. first barnhart's disaster of an AB (never should have been up there, which is on bell) and now this.

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:16 PM
Nice oppo hit

HammerTime
08-09-2020, 04:16 PM
He’s clearly gassed.

PuffyPig
08-09-2020, 04:16 PM
lol, thom and chris think the reason barnhart wasn't pinch hit for is because he was doing such a good job catching sonny. yeah, because sonny and casali have no history together. LMAO. idiots.

Well, he did say that Casali was his regular catcher, but managers don’t like changing catchers mid start.


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The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:16 PM
Now second and third... no DP chance

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:17 PM
That's a lousy steal to allow

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:17 PM
Lorenzen would not be my choice here......

Phoenix2
08-09-2020, 04:17 PM
Not a good defensive game for the Reds

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:17 PM
The decision to keep Tucker in instantly proves to be the wrong decision.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:17 PM
Damn

Tie game

Roy Tucker
08-09-2020, 04:17 PM
I have no idea why Bell is leaving in Gray

Yep, that’s why. He was struggling you idiot.

HammerTime
08-09-2020, 04:17 PM
Take him out you fool.

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:18 PM
Station to station for the brewers

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:18 PM
this game is currently being pissed away.

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:18 PM
David Bell is a bozo.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:18 PM
Here comes Lorenzen


#imscared

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:19 PM
and the reds will eventually get to face hader, and that will be the ballgame.

mhs95_06
08-09-2020, 04:19 PM
I don't think that was bad base-running by Smoak to not make it home on the bloop hit.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:19 PM
Prove me wrong here, Lorenzen, but I am not sure why he's the one coming in to this game at this point.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:19 PM
Ride her til she bucks ya Or don’t ride her at all


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PuffyPig
08-09-2020, 04:20 PM
Well, the last two hits aren’t exactly stung, and the Reds relievers haven’t been the nasty boys.

I think the worse decision was not putting in the PH for Tucker.


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Patrick Bateman
08-09-2020, 04:20 PM
Right, because the bullpen has been so lockdown god forbid he try and push Sonny a few more batters.


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Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:20 PM
All I really want here is to keep it to a one run lead at most.

Phoenix2
08-09-2020, 04:20 PM
No confidence in Lorenzen.

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:20 PM
I think Lorenzen will get out of this. I think yesterday was a turning point.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:20 PM
Ride her til she bucks ya Or don’t ride her at all


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JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:21 PM
momentum is a hell of a thing in sports. reds had a chance to really put the hammer down in the top of the 6th with men on the corners and only one out. bell chooses to allow barnhart to hit (against a lefty, no less) and he grounds into a double play. horrible decision by bell. even worse than allowing gray to go back out there for the 6th when he was clearly gassed.

this game could go downhill very fast if the reds aren't very careful.

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:21 PM
Right, because the bullpen has been so lockdown god forbid he try and push Sonny a few more batters.

If he had taken out Gray and Lorenzen was the one who gave up all that damage you just know what the response would have been.

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:22 PM
I think Lorenzen will get out of this. I think yesterday was a turning point.

He gave up a run yesterday in one inning.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:22 PM
I look forward to Lorenzen giving up runs and then getting two outs after the damage is done.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:22 PM
My god, Michael...

Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 04:22 PM
Right, because the bullpen has been so lockdown god forbid he try and push Sonny a few more batters.

The bullpen would have come in, allowed a couple baserunners and the board would have flipped out.

I was fine with allowing Gray to continue. He hasn't been that bad today. Both SPs were consistently hurt by an erratic strike zone by the umpire.

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:22 PM
brewers lead. the reds can find ways to choke. they are good at that.

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Might lost by 5-7 runs

Kingspoint
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Well, that was effective. Is Lorenzen even trying?
.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Oh, who among us would have predicted this??

mhs95_06
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
You shouldn't take out your best defensive catcher when you have the lead.

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Well, the last two hits aren’t exactly stung, and the Reds relievers haven’t been the nasty boys.

I think the worse decision was not putting in the PH for Tucker.


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Could’ve squeezed him....but we don’t think to be different

Roy Tucker
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
What does Lorenzen throw a first pitch fastball hitter?

Phoenix2
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
This isn't Bell's fault. The bullpen has shown you time and time again they are not up to the task. A gassed Sonny Gray was the best hope.

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Never mind.

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:24 PM
does lorenzen work on his pitching as much as he works on his "guns"?

Kingspoint
08-09-2020, 04:24 PM
What does Lorenzen throw a first pitch fastball hitter?

Four Balls?

redsrule2500
08-09-2020, 04:24 PM
momentum is a hell of a thing in sports. reds had a chance to really put the hammer down in the top of the 6th with men on the corners and only one out. bell chooses to allow barnhart to hit (against a lefty, no less) and he grounds into a double play. horrible decision by bell. even worse than allowing gray to go back out there for the 6th when he was clearly gassed.

this game could go downhill very fast if the reds aren't very careful.

Momentum is simply one of the ways we create a narrative around random statistical occurrences.

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:24 PM
Lorenzen needs a phantom IL stint at the very least, can't keep trotting him out there when he's this awful.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:24 PM
https://media1.tenor.com/images/ee7af2f227f6a4ab3b02f85eccf1c33a/tenor.gif?itemid=4696065

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:24 PM
walks in a run. this game is over. how pathetic.

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:24 PM
I think Lorenzen will get out of this. I think yesterday was a turning point.

Narrator: But it wasn't a turning point.

mhs95_06
08-09-2020, 04:25 PM
Muscle bound pitcher can't locate!

HammerTime
08-09-2020, 04:25 PM
Sonny was clearly done in the 5th. Not having some ready after that first batter in the 6th is absolutely irresponsible.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:25 PM
Lorenzen is flat out awful this year.

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:25 PM
All I really want here is to keep it to a one run lead at most.
too optimistic lol

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:25 PM
hader will come in and shut down the reds. goodnight.

Phoenix2
08-09-2020, 04:25 PM
Lorenzen needs a phantom IL stint at the very least, can't keep trotting him out there when he's this awful.

Or maybe don't use him as much. Where's Nate Jones?

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:25 PM
Why Lorenzen in this situation? I'm not saying that anyone else in the bullpen would have done better, but why him?

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
The lorenzen honeymoon was over a long time ago. The Reds upgrade the lineup and the rotation but it’s like they forgot we’ve had one of the worst bullpens in the history of baseball for half a decade.


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WVRedsFan
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
I'm no Lorenzen fan, but something is wrong with him. That's pitiful

Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
That does it, you can't keep sending Lorenezen out there and hoping he finally returns to form.

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
david bell showing all the fire of an icestorm in antarctica. he is quite the leader.

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
He is so freaking terrible. My God.

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
Lorenzen would not be my choice here......

Posted before he came in game....

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
Take

Him

Out

redsrule2500
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
Why Lorenzen in this situation? I'm not saying that anyone else in the bullpen would have done better, but why him?

To your own point, why not?

BCubb2003
08-09-2020, 04:26 PM
Bell’s mistakes were leaving the starter in and going to the bullpen.

Falls City Beer
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
You can’t keep running struggling guys out there in high leverage situations. Because each time they fail, they lose even more confidence.

I’m of the “smoke em if you got em” persuasion. Always bring in your best available arm in a high leverage situation.

Rantly
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
Lorenzon seems to be this year’s Gregg, Hoover, Hernandez etc. Keep putting them out there in key situations.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
To your own point, why not?

I'd say because Lorenzen has given up runs in each of his appearances. The bullpen has mostly been bad, but not everyone has been as bad as him.

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
Muscle bound pitcher can't locate!

It's got to be a hindrance to be that muscular to something like pitching. Looks like he's gone all out for more power and speed and lost all his control.

PuffyPig
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
Sonny was clearly done in the 5th. Not having some ready after that first batter in the 6th is absolutely irresponsible.

I don’t think that was that obvious.

But I think it was based on the relievers.


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JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
but guys, lorenzen can bench a lot.

Smjjaz
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
Is Lorenzen David Bells nephew or something???? He has now personally lost the Reds at least 4 games. WTH would you keep running him out there. He can’t throw a damn strike!

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
I don't know what to do with lorenzen at this point

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:27 PM
walks in another run. even in 3rd grade this would be bad. what a clown show.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
Another RBI walk

5-2


Lorenzen retires zero batters

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
I don't know what to do with lorenzen at this point

Cut him.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
https://media.giphy.com/media/5xaOcLQoRXgv1d8bsSQ/giphy.gif

Patrick Bateman
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
I can’t believe he left Lorenzen in for Morrison. That was unreal.


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Roy Tucker
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
Man. That’s pretty bad.

Phoenix2
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
Perhaps we don't see Lorenzen anymore? What more does he have to do to show you he can't do the job?

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
Good recognition of when a pitcher doesn’t have it.... [emoji2359]

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:28 PM
Unreal. I watched all day for this? I want my $ back.


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JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
lorenzen with some rage after that latest collapse.

for once i wish he would rage against the machine and not help the other team.

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
Another RBI walk

5-2


Lorenzen retires zero batters

But his arms are big and he works hard and tries hard

BCubb2003
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
I don't know what to do with lorenzen at this point

Do the Reds need a center fielder?

NachoMan
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
Why that's the loudest expletive I've ever heard!

Alabama Red
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
That should be it for ML for awhile. He hasn’t had a good outing all year. His role needs to go to TM.

Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
Lorenzo’s seems to be this year’s Gregg, Hoover, Hernandez etc. Keep putting them out there in key situations.

Thing is, he's been pretty consistent during his career.

This year he just flat out stinks. He can't throw strikes and gives up runs in nearly every single appearance.

That's not ideal when he was counted on to be the 2nd-most important member of the bullpen, perhaps even moving into the closer's role if Iglesias struggled.

Jomama
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
I think Lorenzen will get out of this. I think yesterday was a turning point.

This post didn't age well.

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:29 PM
To your own point, why not?

Because he had an ERA of 11.61, had given up runs in 5/6 appearances including his last 2.

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
This inning shows exactly why managers matter.

mhs95_06
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
You can’t keep running struggling guys out there in high leverage situations. Because each time they fail, they lose even more confidence.

I’m of the “smoke em if you got em” persuasion. Always bring in your best available arm in a high leverage situation.

What reliever has not been on the struggling list?

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
Send Lorenzen wherever, he and Finnegan can play cards all day.


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The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
And now Cody Reed.

The human white flag

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
Bell just needs to put him in 13 or 14 more high leverage situations in order to build his confidence for next season.

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
everything went to (bleep) after that barnhart double play. when even everyone on a message board knew barnhart should have been pinch hit for there.

david bell is quite interesting at his job.

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
This post didn't age well.

Already acknowledged my own stupidity.

RedsBrick
08-09-2020, 04:30 PM
Bell's stubbornness to use Lorenzen is indescribable.

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
Cut him.

Yeah I probably would after today. Sucks to say but this is a short season and we don't have time for him to get himself straight.

Rantly
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
Cut him.
He will show up down the road effective with the Dodgers.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
Why the wild Reed?

JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
And now Cody Reed.

The human white flag

can't be any worse than hans and franz lorenzen.

statmanwvu
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
Something is off with ML. He has to be hurt. He has been solid throughout his career. I just don’t get it.

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
Play him CF?

Falls City Beer
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
What reliever has not been on the struggling list?

Not many, true, but given who was due up, you gotta bring in Garrett. It’s not like relievers are going to get overused in a 60 game season.

Kingspoint
08-09-2020, 04:31 PM
I'm no Lorenzen fan, but something is wrong with him. That's pitiful

Nothing wrong with him. He's a Reliever. Tgey get 2-1/2 good years, if they're lucky. After that, teams are stupid enough to chase past results. You have to continually recycle Relievers. There are great reasons why they are Relievers. The 3-batter minimum really exposes them.

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:32 PM
People blame bullpen "construction" or whatever but Hernandez last year and Lorenzen this year aren't really things you can predict, two years in a row of your set-up man suddenly becoming Phil Dumatrait is tough to account for.

Lorenzen should have been yanked after the minimum, no question there.

Red Raindog
08-09-2020, 04:32 PM
This inning shows exactly why managers matter.

It’s anyone but Lorenzen at this point


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Jomama
08-09-2020, 04:32 PM
That does it, you can't keep sending Lorenezen out there and hoping he finally returns to form.

You can if your name is David Bell.

Falls City Beer
08-09-2020, 04:32 PM
It’s really wild that the Reds are basically just open auditioning for the pen this season. Put whoever in whenever.

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:32 PM
Something is off with ML. He has to be hurt. He has been solid throughout his career. I just don’t get it.

Looks like a guy who has the weight of the world on his shoulders, and he's dead-lifting it.

Roy Tucker
08-09-2020, 04:33 PM
Boy, this game certainly went down the dumper.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:33 PM
7-2 Brewers now


This is borderline unwatchable. I’d turn it off if this wasn’t one of only 60 we get this year.

BCubb2003
08-09-2020, 04:33 PM
Nothing wrong with him. He's a Reliever. Tgey get 2-1/2 good years, if they're lucky. After that, teams are stupid enough to chase past results. You have to continually recycle Relievers. There are great reasons why they are Relievers. The 3-batter minimum really exposes them.

I agree. Relieving can hide flaws for quite awhile, then it goes bad quickly.

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:33 PM
Lorenzen has 3 options.

Smjjaz
08-09-2020, 04:33 PM
Great how Bell just surrenders the game by putting Cody Reed who,lets the game get blown open

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:34 PM
We need a manager guys. Bell just isn’t it.
I wish so much Larkin was interested.


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Falls City Beer
08-09-2020, 04:34 PM
Great how Bell just surrenders the game by putting Cody Reed who,lets the game get blown open

It was over before Reed threw a pitch.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:34 PM
Yes, the bullpen blew this game, but David Bell made bad decisions. He failed at his job.

757690
08-09-2020, 04:35 PM
People blame bullpen "construction" or whatever but Hernandez last year and Lorenzen this year aren't really things you can predict, two years in a row of your set-up man suddenly becoming Phil Dumatrait is tough to account for.

Lorenzen should have been yanked after the minimum, no question there.

Many posters here have argued that the team shouldn’t rely on relievers being good from one year to the next. They historically have been volatile.

adkindo
08-09-2020, 04:35 PM
just can't imagine what Bell is thinking.....most critical situation with a 1 run lead, bring in the guy that has allowed at least a run in almost every outing....then follow that up with Cody Reed who is not a guy to close the door and stop the bleeding this season....just do not get it

mth123
08-09-2020, 04:35 PM
Why the wild Reed?

Cody reed must have pictures of somebody in a compromising position. I've never seen anybody fail to establish himself so many times and not only get more chances, but this year he was basically a lock to make the team.

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:36 PM
It’s really wild that the Reds are basically just open auditioning for the pen this season. Put whoever in whenever.

It was a glaring weakness i could see coming into the season. The defense was too but you can solve that with positioning. Bullpen especially with the 3 batter minimum is where a lot of games are won and lost these days.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:36 PM
Great how Bell just surrenders the game by putting Cody Reed who,lets the game get blown open

Only reason Cody Reed is even wearing a ML uniform is because Reds management doesn’t want to look like COMPLETE fools. They are praying at least 1 of the jokes the Royals pawned off on us for Cueto pans out.


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Smjjaz
08-09-2020, 04:36 PM
Michael Lorenzen has to go. IL, Taxi squad something

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:36 PM
Many posters here have argued that the team shouldn’t rely on relievers being good from one year to the next. They historically have been volatile.
Well no that's your pet theory about how you should just constantly be swapping bullpen guys year in and out in case they suddenly get bad. I'm not at all opposed to being hyperactive about the bullpen but not just because "well he's been consistently good but maybe he'll be bad this year, so let's dump him".

TheBigLebowski
08-09-2020, 04:36 PM
What a freaking clown show.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:36 PM
This is so pathetic


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Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 04:37 PM
You can if your name is David Bell.

Realistically, what is he supposed to do? The bullpen is full of question marks and regularly shows off its inconsistency.

I can't blame him for hoping the guy who's had a pretty good career and been fairly reliable the past two years would perform accordingly.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:37 PM
Finally the inning is over

...6 Brewer runs later

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:37 PM
Lorenzen has 3 options.

UFC...power-lifting or swimwear modelling?

Ironman92
08-09-2020, 04:37 PM
Rally time...let’s go

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:38 PM
Cody Reed isn’t good enough to pitch on the Yankees Instructional League team.


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adkindo
08-09-2020, 04:39 PM
if we ever do make it to the post season, can't wait to see the next level decisions Bell will make on the big stage....

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:39 PM
Okay, I understand what Welsh was saying, but it doesn't explain putting Lorenzen and then Reed in at this specific time. I would have had more faith in anyone else in the bullpen other than them.

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 04:39 PM
Finally the inning is over

...6 Brewer runs later
You just can't have these sorts of meltdowns regularly, the bullpen can give up runs here and there but anybody involved in these consistent trainwreck innings (Lorenzen, Reed) needs to be sent packing.

Alabama Red
08-09-2020, 04:39 PM
We might need to go with a piggyback strategy and use TM and TA to come in and throw 3 innings. They say Lodolo is doing well so I may see what he can do in a three inning role. We just don’t have enough relievers to go one inning night after night. If those guys could eat some innings we may be able to get by with PS, AG and RI.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:39 PM
Randy Myers and Norm Charlton aren’t walking thru that door people. Changes have to be made.


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Patrick Bateman
08-09-2020, 04:40 PM
Well no that's your pet theory about how you should just constantly be swapping bullpen guys year in and out in case they suddenly get bad. I'm not at all opposed to being hyperactive about the bullpen but not just because "well he's been consistently good but maybe he'll be bad this year, so let's dump him".

It’s also not a reason that suggests the guys we would be swapping in for would be shy better or that they are worth investing resources into.... if they are all that volatile to that degree, why bother?

I think there’s a bit more science into this.


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Rantly
08-09-2020, 04:40 PM
Lorenzen threw 20 pitches, 4 for strikes.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:40 PM
if we ever do make it to the post season, can't wait to see the next level decisions Bell will make on the big stage....

Don’t worry, the next time we’re in the Postseason u can bet David Bell won’t be the skipper.


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JFLegal
08-09-2020, 04:41 PM
everyone keeps talking about the pen (which does suck) but if the reds don't blow it in the top of the 6th, they take at least a 3-1 lead and have all the momentum. who knows what would have happened after that.

Reds
08-09-2020, 04:41 PM
Lorenzen needs to get a new bed, change his eating habits, get a new car, possibly get new friends, stop wearing socks and bathing regularly, stop shaving, star communicating with only hand gestures, consider changing pitching arms and wear his hat backwards before he should be allowed to pitch again. Basically he needs to change everything up.

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Don’t worry, the next time we’re in the Postseason u can bet David Bell won’t be the skipper.


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I think we'll make it this season even if our bullpen is garbage.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:42 PM
You just can't have these sorts of meltdowns regularly, the bullpen can give up runs here and there but anybody involved in these consistent trainwreck innings (Lorenzen, Reed) needs to be sent packing.

Yep... I remember thinking over the offseason, back before covid came along that I loved how they invested in offense but I was worried about this bullpen.

I just never thought it’s be THIS bad. Ouch.

Alabama Red
08-09-2020, 04:43 PM
everyone keeps talking about the pen (which does suck) but if the reds don't blow it in the top of the 6th, they take at least a 3-1 lead and have all the momentum. who knows what would have happened after that.
We just can’t seem to get those tack on runs.

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:43 PM
My 2c on Lorenzen for what it's worth. He's a decent guy to have in the pen in normal circumstances. Something at the moment is WAY off with him. He's having a 'mare and putting him in into that situation is bad management for me. Needs taking out of the firing line not being thrown in when there's runners on and no outs in a close game. Either option him or work on him, but Bell needs to stop putting him in situations he's just not mentally equipped for at the moment. I think there's a decent reliever in amongst all that muscle but he needs good management, or he'll just spiral. What Bell did there was effectively leave a revolver on the table and walk out on him.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:43 PM
Looks like Jankowski will not lead the comeback.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:44 PM
Lorenzen needs to get a new bed, change his eating habits, get a new car, possibly get new friends, stop wearing socks and bathing regularly, stop shaving, star communicating with only hand gestures, consider changing pitching arms and wear his hat backwards before he should be allowed to pitch again. Basically he needs to change everything up.

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I think we'll make it this season even if our bullpen is garbage.

I hope so, but it would be only because they expanded the Playoffs to 30 teams lol


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adkindo
08-09-2020, 04:44 PM
Jankowski is starting games....Aquino can't get on the 28 man roster or even the 30 man).....just does not add up to me

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:44 PM
Lorenzen and Reed must love Louisville’s strip clubs...


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Reds
08-09-2020, 04:45 PM
I hope so, but it would be only because they expanded the Playoffs to 30 teams lol


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Oh yeah expanded playoffs are the only reason I still believe lol

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:45 PM
Having Jankowski on the roster over Aquino is just pure genius.


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Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 04:45 PM
After tightening his strike zone in Top 7, he's back to expanding it.

Alabama Red
08-09-2020, 04:46 PM
Jankowski is starting games....Aquino can't get on the 28 man roster or even the 30 man).....just does not add up to me
Everybody has had their chance and it’s time to rotate some guys out. AA may not do any better but I’d dang sure bring him up and find out.

mth123
08-09-2020, 04:46 PM
My 2c on Lorenzen for what it's worth. He's a decent guy to have in the pen in normal circumstances. Something at the moment is WAY off with him. He's having a 'mare and putting him in into that situation is bad management for me. Needs taking out of the firing line not being thrown in when there's runners on and no outs in a close game. Either option him or work on him, but Bell needs to stop putting him in situations he's just not mentally equipped for at the moment. I think there's a decent reliever in amongst all that muscle but he needs good management, or he'll just spiral.

I like the phantom DL idea. He has swelling in his arms. That can be an excuse.

Seriously, 10 days off and he may come back strong. He was the best they had last season.

Reed, OTOH, just needs to go.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:46 PM
Jankowski is starting games....Aquino can't get on the 28 man roster or even the 30 man).....just does not add up to me

Obvious to everyone except the Reds brass apparently


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JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:47 PM
You don't need a phantom DL. He has options.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:47 PM
Lorenzen had given up runs in 5 of his 6 appearances this year.

In a tight game, runners on the corners and one out, Bell decides to go with Lorenzen.

Yes, Lorenzen blew it, but Bell put him in that position. There's no way to defend Bell here.

Jomama
08-09-2020, 04:48 PM
Realistically, what is he supposed to do? The bullpen is full of question marks and regularly shows off its inconsistency.

I can't blame him for hoping the guy who's had a pretty good career and been fairly reliable the past two years would perform accordingly.

Gray struggled the entire game and was clearly gassed. Realistically, there are no good options when the Reds starting pitcher struggles...it's almost always a sure loss. In the future I suggest they try Antone in similar situations...assuming they keep him on the team this time.

Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 04:49 PM
Yep... I remember thinking over the offseason, back before covid came along that I loved how they invested in offense but I was worried about this bullpen.

I just never thought it’s be THIS bad. Ouch.

The key to the bullpen really is/was Lorenzen. If he's anything close to resembling 2018/2019 version of himself, the Reds bullpen is in a much better place right now.

On the bright side, Iglesias has pitched very well the past 3 appearances.

Roy Tucker
08-09-2020, 04:49 PM
Lorenzen and Reed must love Louisville’s strip clubs...


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Not any strip clubs around Prasco.

BCubb2003
08-09-2020, 04:49 PM
Thom’s defense of Bell’s decisions seems weak. He says of each one, “It didn’t work out.” But each decision made it more difficult for the team to succeed. Letting Barnhart bat in that situation put the offense at a disadvantage for some obscure thing about not changing catchers. Leaving Gray in (which I mostly support, but it was a risk). Then bringing in the least-effective members of the struggling bullpen. Bell chose his fate.

statmanwvu
08-09-2020, 04:49 PM
I may have been a little too optimistic to think we had a shot at a solid core of relief pitchers if Iggy could rebound to go with Amir and ML. If Sims and BobSteve could give some solid appearances things would be good. Now I am stuck hoping Matt Davidson gets more run out of the pen.

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:49 PM
Glad to see Kuhnel here. I'd like to see him get 2 innings.

chicoruiz
08-09-2020, 04:49 PM
Man... awful playing, awful managing, awful umpiring... you sit through this sucker, you’re either a real Reds fan or a masochist. No reason you can’t be both, I guess...

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:50 PM
Lorenzen and Reed must love Louisville’s strip clubs...


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I'm guessing Lorenzen would have a small anxiety attack if he went within 100yards of one.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:50 PM
I’m not even gonna watch the rest of this train wreck today. Real playoff teams don’t hold in season auditions when every game is worth a normal 2.7 games. This gets so old year after year.


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Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 04:51 PM
Gray struggled the entire game and was clearly gassed. Realistically, there are no good options when the Reds starting pitcher struggles...it's almost always a sure loss. In the future I suggest they try Antone in similar situations...assuming they keep him on the team this time.

IMO, both SPs struggled because the strike zone was highly inconsistent. Made them throw a lot more pitches than they should have.

I guarantee you that Bell went to Gray after the 5th and ask him how he felt. He clearly had gas left in the tank, otherwise he would have pulled himself out.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:51 PM
Lorenzen had given up runs in 5 of his 6 appearances this year.

In a tight game, runners on the corners and one out, Bell decides to go with Lorenzen.

Yes, Lorenzen blew it, but Bell put him in that position. There's no way to defend Bell here.

You hit the nail on the head. I’m reminded of one of my favorite scenes from The Office...



https://youtube.com/watch?v=HvA7DHOSOig

mth123
08-09-2020, 04:52 PM
You don't need a phantom DL. He has options.

Can he be optioned without his permission? He's been in the majors a long time. His first year was 2015.

RedsBrick
08-09-2020, 04:52 PM
Man... awful playing, awful managing, awful umpiring... you sit through this sucker, you’re either a real Reds fan or a masochist. No reason you can’t be both, I guess...

Reds Fan, masochist....synonym.

adkindo
08-09-2020, 04:53 PM
is it just me or does Kuhnel look like he is about to start crying before each pitch?

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:54 PM
is it just me or does Kuhnel look like he is about to start crying before each pitch?

hah, I was just thinking that he looks so sad and defeated.

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 04:54 PM
Can he be optioned without his permission? He's been in the majors a long time. His first year was 2015.

Not 100% sure. Where's Kinsm?

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:54 PM
8-2 now Hiura homer

Rantly
08-09-2020, 04:55 PM
I may have been a little too optimistic to think we had a shot at a solid core of relief pitchers if Iggy could rebound to go with Amir and ML. If Sims and BobSteve could give some solid appearances things would be good. Now I am stuck hoping Matt Davidson gets more run out of the pen.
Is BobSteve still with the team?

jup
08-09-2020, 04:55 PM
How is it Kuhnel's not balking.

Guy never comes to a complete stop for a full second

The Operator
08-09-2020, 04:56 PM
Thom throwing some shade at The Brewers official scorer...

Yelich hits one about 900 feet

9-2 Brewers

mth123
08-09-2020, 04:56 PM
Joel Kuhnel? Next!

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:56 PM
Maybe the Reds lose this game no matter who comes in after Gray exits.

Sweeps are hard.

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 04:57 PM
Can I have a go at pitching? Couldn't be much worse than this.

chicoruiz
08-09-2020, 04:57 PM
Thanks, Joel... We’ll be in touch,

mth123
08-09-2020, 04:57 PM
Maybe the Reds lose this game no matter who comes in after Gray exits.

Sweeps are hard.

This is true. It was still a successful series.

RedsBrick
08-09-2020, 04:57 PM
Good gosh, Yelich...

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:57 PM
hah, I was just thinking that he looks so sad and defeated.

and now I know why.

Alabama Red
08-09-2020, 04:57 PM
How far did that one go?

NC-Red
08-09-2020, 04:57 PM
Reds were starting to worry me, can’t be winning too many games in a lost season.

RedlegsFanatic
08-09-2020, 04:58 PM
Hope Kuhnel enjoyed his 15 mins of fame.


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InsaneinthBrame
08-09-2020, 04:58 PM
Joel Kuhnel I see he is fitting in nicely with this bullpen.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 04:58 PM
Just two grand slams away from taking back the lead.

RedsBrick
08-09-2020, 04:59 PM
How is it Kuhnel's not balking.

Guy never comes to a complete stop for a full second

If no base runners, he doesn't have to stop.

Reds
08-09-2020, 05:00 PM
If there's a worse bullpen in baseball I feel bad for that teams fans.

EnglishRed
08-09-2020, 05:00 PM
Good gosh, Yelich...

To be fair the Brewers could bring in the nice old lady who cleans the clubhouse and she'd probably smash one over the left field wall right now.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 05:01 PM
Reds were starting to worry me, can’t be winning too many games in a lost season.

Watching you attempt to troll made me wonder whatever happened to Josh Bresser. Anyone else remember that guy?

adkindo
08-09-2020, 05:02 PM
and now I know why.

I was getting the vibe that he was doing the Alvin Mack thing from "The Program"....a little voice in his head saying "hey, you the guy who r@ped my sister? Yeah that is you! etc. etc."

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 05:02 PM
I might have pinch hit for Joey here....

Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 05:03 PM
My current bullpen now consists of Iglesias, Garrett, Mahle, Antone and Sims.

I'd like to see Stephenson and Strop back soon.

Reds
08-09-2020, 05:03 PM
To be fair the Brewers could bring in the nice old lady who cleans the clubhouse and she'd probably smash one over the left field wall right now.

Woman in Milwaukee don't mess around, trust me.

M2
08-09-2020, 05:04 PM
Really wish Bell had not gone back to Sonny in the 6th. I get that the bullpen blows it anyway, but can't help but think that inning turns out far differently if Lorenzen starts it with the bases empty.

Tom Servo
08-09-2020, 05:04 PM
My current bullpen now consists of Iglesias, Garrett, Mahle, Antone and Sims.

I'd like to see Stephenson and Strop back soon.
Sounds like Strop may be out a while. Oddly don’t think I’ve heard of a single update on Bob Steve since he got hurt two weeks ago.

757690
08-09-2020, 05:04 PM
Well no that's your pet theory about how you should just constantly be swapping bullpen guys year in and out in case they suddenly get bad. I'm not at all opposed to being hyperactive about the bullpen but not just because "well he's been consistently good but maybe he'll be bad this year, so let's dump him".

I am not the only person on this board or in baseball who has argued that relievers are volatile. It’s well documented within a plethora of data.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 05:04 PM
Thom with the obligatory “Look at the body on that guy!” while watching a clip of Robin Yount.

Reds
08-09-2020, 05:05 PM
Thom with the obligatory “Look at the body on that guy!” while watching a clip of Robin Yount.

Hey, even if the game is over we can still admire men's bodies for the last couple innings.

RedsBrick
08-09-2020, 05:06 PM
Thom with the obligatory “Look at the body on that guy!” while watching a clip of Robin Yount.

I actually prefer to opposing team's crew most of the time.

JaxRed
08-09-2020, 05:07 PM
I might have pinch hit for Joey here....

That's why. Off day and now he's below Mendoza line for 2 days.

LeDoux
08-09-2020, 05:08 PM
Not many of these bullpen guys look sharp two days in a row. But thats the life in the bullpen I suppose.

chicoruiz
08-09-2020, 05:08 PM
I grew up thinking that a “pop-up” was a ball that could be handled by an infielder, or an outfielder coming in hard. Was I wrong all those years? Asking because I keep hearing Thom use the term on fly balls that back the outfielder up to the edge if the warning track.

Reds
08-09-2020, 05:10 PM
Not many of these bullpen guys look sharp two days in a row. But thats the life in the bullpen I suppose.

Life in the bullpen sounds like a movie title lol

" This summer - He was at the end of his rope and the end of the bench until david bell put him in a high leverage situation. The rest is history."

Coopdaddy67
08-09-2020, 05:10 PM
That's why. Off day and now he's below Mendoza line for 2 days.

He's hit it hard 3 times, just got under it.

Hopefully facing the Royals and Pirates gets the offense back on the right track.

NebraskaRed
08-09-2020, 05:11 PM
Welsh is right. They aren't using the plan they laid out before the season began

adkindo
08-09-2020, 05:11 PM
I agree with Thom....what was the whole point behind have the 60 guys if you will not use them under any circumstance?

M2
08-09-2020, 05:11 PM
I am not the only person on this board or in baseball who has argued that relievers are volatile. It’s well documented within a plethora of data.

I'm a subscriber to the notion that bullpens should be heavily over-engineered. Hard to have too many good options. You'll probably need them all.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2020, 05:17 PM
Winker is on fire.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 05:20 PM
Pythagoras smiles on the ninth inning run in garbage time.

9-3

Rantly
08-09-2020, 05:22 PM
I grew up thinking that a “pop-up” was a ball that could be handled by an infielder, or an outfielder coming in hard. Was I wrong all those years? Asking because I keep hearing Thom use the term on fly balls that back the outfielder up to the edge if the warning track.

“Straight up in the air” can also reach the warning track per Thom.

mhs95_06
08-09-2020, 05:24 PM
You don't need a phantom DL. He has options.

The phantom DL lets the player be less denigrated!

The Operator
08-09-2020, 05:24 PM
Shogo HBP

Bases loaded with 2 down. Castellanos up



So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

Kc61
08-09-2020, 05:24 PM
Just joined the game. Took the day off. Didn’t expect Reds to sweep in Milwaukee. Reds will be 4-4 on the road if they can’t pull it out, still reasonable. Have to make hay at home coming up.

Peac

mth123
08-09-2020, 05:25 PM
Shogo HBP

Bases loaded with 2 down. Castellanos up



So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

There's a chance to lose by fewer runs.

The Operator
08-09-2020, 05:27 PM
Welp. That’s that

Umkubas
08-09-2020, 05:28 PM
Gray refuses to give the ball up he's going to pitch forever

Gray has pitched 18 and 2/3rds innings in his three previous starts (3-0).......it is difficult to take the ball away from your “ace”.........but hindsight is always correct and 20/20

Kc61
08-09-2020, 05:30 PM
Don’t sweat this one folks, they took the series on the road against the Brewers.

Good result, can’t win ‘em all.

mth123
08-09-2020, 05:31 PM
For the record, I'd have hit for Barnhart and left Gray in.

RedsBrick
08-09-2020, 05:33 PM
For the record, I'd have hit for Barnhart and left Gray in.

I definitely would've hit for Barnhart. Normally I would call for leaving the starter in there...especially for this team, this year. But, Gray wasn't his sharpest today and it looked like it was time. But Lorenzen? Nah....

DocRed
08-09-2020, 05:35 PM
For the record, I'd have hit for Barnhart and left Gray in.

Everyone watching the game would have. It was clear Sonny didn't have it today. Not sure what the hell Bell was watching. And then to put Lorenzen in....Bell certainly didn't help us win today.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2020, 06:53 PM
I didn't get to watch the manager interview. Is it true that Bell made excuses for Lorenzen?