9-11-20 Reds @ Cardinals

[Ron Madden]

First Pitch 8:15PM

Reds
1. Shogo Akiyama (L) LF
2. Nick Castellanos (R) DH
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
5. Brian Goodwin (L) CF
6. Aristides Aquino (R) RF
7. Freddy Galvis (S) 2B
8. Jose Garcia (R) SS
9. Curt Casali (R) C
SP Luis Castillo (R)


Cardinals
1. Kolten Wong (L) 2B
2. Tommy Edman (S) RF
3. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B
4. Brad Miller (L) DH
5. Paul DeJong (R) SS
6. Yadier Molina (R) C
7. Matt Carpenter (L) 3B
8. Tyler O'Neill (R) LF
9. Lane Thomas (R) CF
SP Adam Wainwright (R)

[texasdave]

Desperate times call for desperate measures: Win one for the Gapper!

16516

[Ironman92]

Hope Shogo can remain not looking overmatched. He’s been formidable of late.

Do we score 7 or 1? Hard to bet on the 7

[Alabama Red]

Looks like a lineup that will be lucky to score a run.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Reds beat Darvish but lose to Mills and Alzolay/Ryan. Got Waino coming up who is having a great year like Darvish then face Hudson. It's hard to make any sense of this frustrating year AND this series is looming to be the final nail it would seem. Reds need sweep but chances are they get swept.

[757690]

From Nightengale twitter:

David Bell said Jesse Winker and Mike Moustakas may be available off bench tonight. No fracture for Moustakas after last night's HBP on his foot. #Reds

[mth123]

Well the only below average defender out there is at 1B. We'll see if it really makes a difference.

[Ron Madden]

Cincinnati Reds
@Reds
The #Reds today recalled from the alternate site RHP José De León and placed on the 10-day injured list RHP Tyler Thornburg (right elbow sprain). IF Matt Davidson cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to the alternate site.

[Jomama]

So I wonder if the Reds will be unlucky again tonight?

[Ron Madden]

Joel Luckhaupt
@jluckhaupt
Adam Wainwright
Career vs Reds: 168 IP, 96 ER (5.14 ERA)
Career vs Everyone Else: 1976 IP, 708 ER (3.22 ERA)

[mth123]

Castellanos with a 1 out single.

[podgejeff_]

Yeah, sure, that was a strike.

[mth123]

2 run bomb for Joey!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto homers! 2-0 Reds

[Ron Madden]

Bang! Joey Goes BOOM!!!

[podgejeff_]

That'll do Joey, that'll do.

[NebraskaRed]

Guess the Cardinals wish that strike 1 would have been called ball 4.

[mth123]

Suarez singles.

[Reds Fanatic]

Geno lines a hit to left

[zigbeenuthouse]

Votto with a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MOON SHOT!!!!!!!!!! 2-0 REDS!!!!!!!!!!!:jump:

[NebraskaRed]

Votto's hardest hit home run since Statcast started in 2015.

[klw]

442' for Votto!

[757690]

Wainwright and Molina have pitched together 271 times, and still have yet figured how to get Joey Votto out.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Incredible number of double plays this club has hit into this year. NEVERTHELESS...2-0 first inning lead.

[JarrodOnVinyl]

I can already tell the strike zone will be all over the place tonite

[JarrodOnVinyl]

What a pitch

[NebraskaRed]

It's only fair that the umpires just call the game right now.

[PuffyPig]

Votto’s way of telling the ump to screw you.


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[podgejeff_]

Incredible number of double plays this club has hit into this year. NEVERTHELESS...2-0 first inning lead.

We're currently third in baseball in GDP.

God help the Mets and Giants.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Curve balls just eat Garcia up:bang:

[podgejeff_]

Wasn't Welsh doing the game last night?

Do they normally switch up announcers mid-series?

[mhs95_06]

I like the stragey of playing the infield in, especially against the good situational hitting Cards. Don't just let them have two infield grounders to tie the game! Make them earn it! Which they'll probably do with a 2 out hit.

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Wasn't Welsh doing the game last night?

Do they normally switch up announcers mid-series?

Its not mid series.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bad play by Votto there. You have to take that to the bag there

[podgejeff_]

I like the stragey of playing the infield in, especially against the good situational hitting Cards. Don't just let them have two infield grounders to tie the game! Make them earn it! Which they'll probably do with a 2 out hit.

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Its not mid series.

DERP

You're right.

[Reds Fanatic]

They end up getting the out anyway

[Coopdaddy67]

Bad play by Votto there. You have to take that to the bag there

He wasn't going to beat him there from a stopped position. That's entirely on Castillo.

Doesn't matter, thankfully.

[mhs95_06]

Shoddy infield play! Carpenter hustle pays off! But a break for the Reds with the overruling. I wonder why they played votto back after saving the run on the grounder for the first out.

[PuffyPig]

Bad play by Votto there. You have to take that to the bag there

That’s 100% on Castillo.


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[Ron Madden]

Bad play by Votto there. You have to take that to the bag there

review of the play changed to an out. :)

[NebraskaRed]

Shogo goes

[Ron Madden]

Shogo singles

[podgejeff_]

Shogo is such a pesky hitter.

[TheBigLebowski]

Least Shogo is figuring it out

[podgejeff_]

Oh look, another line drive right at a defender.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Akiyama really starting to hit. IF he could hit 270-80 he'd be a huge boost next season.

[WVRedsFan]

Castillo needs some offensive support

[Ron Madden]

Votto walks

[zigbeenuthouse]

Eh you hey kneeee OH!!!!!......double...sweet

[podgejeff_]

Suarez knocks one down the line to score Shogo!

[Ron Madden]

Geno lines an RBI Double down the LF line!

[mhs95_06]

2 out RBI!

[podgejeff_]

That changeup tho.

[Ron Madden]

Reds 3
Cards 1

after 3 innings

[Ron Madden]

Freddy singles

[podgejeff_]

Galvis hits one through the gap in the infield.

[podgejeff_]

Wainwright takes a Jose Garcia liner to the leg.

[adkindo]

Wainwright got in the way

[JFLegal]

Let's get this W!

[757690]

I think the Reds are ruining Aquino. He’s too obsessed with being patient, shortening his swing, I think it’s messing with his head, hurting his swing. I’d rather he be aggressive, swing for the fences, accept a low OBP, and hit a bunch of HR’s.

[podgejeff_]

Great running backhand catch by Goodwin!

[JFLegal]

luis is filthy tonight

[podgejeff_]

Disgusting strikeout of DeJong.

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Castillo with 52 pitches through 4. Nice and efficient.

[Ron Madden]

Reds 3
Cards 1
End of 4

[JFLegal]

great commentary from brantley and lecure as to why shogo is so tough to face.

took shogo a while to adjust to american pitching. but now he's adjusted.

[Ron Madden]

Shogo walks

[podgejeff_]

great commentary from brantley and lecure as to why shogo is so tough to face.

I love hearing their pitching commentary.

[adkindo]

not even close

[podgejeff_]

Shogo figuring it out is huge for this team at the top of the order. Cowboy's right.

Just as I say that he was gunned down stealing second.

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Castellanos can't buy a liner tonight.

[JFLegal]

I love hearing their pitching commentary.

it's top-notch material. i like welsh, but brantley is even better than welsh as a color commentator on TV. not a big fan of brantley on radio, but he's great on TV.

[chicoruiz]

Smelled like a hit and run to me...

[HammerTime]

it's top-notch material. i like welsh, but brantley is even better than welsh as a color commentator on TV. not a big fan of brantley on radio, but he's great on TV.

I like Brantley on radio, but he’s even better on TV.

[podgejeff_]

That last Castellanos out? 101.1 exit velo with an xBA of .720...

[757690]

it's top-notch material. i like welsh, but brantley is even better than welsh as a color commentator on TV. not a big fan of brantley on radio, but he's great on TV.

I would like to see Welsh moved to play by play, where he can still add some color commentary, and have Graves, LeCure and Brantley rotate as the color guys.

[JFLegal]

reds wasted a golden opportunity this season. the city should be gearing up for a playoff run. instead, reds will be back-page news after the NFL starts. joe burrow and the bengals, baby.

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I would like to see Welsh moved to play by play, where he can still add some color commentary, and have Graves, LeCure and Brantley rotate as the color guys.

i frankly think welsh is (or should be) on the verge of retirement. brantley is so much better than him. welsh loves cliches' and trying to plug his baseball rules academy site.

[Redsfan6272]

Shogo should stay at leadoff, but Bell will put Votto back at leadoff as soon as Winker is back in tbe lineup . Sigh

[757690]

What happened to Matt Carpenter? Talk about falling off a cliff.

[BCubb2003]

Someone in Giants organization, not necessarily a player, tests positive; tonight’s game with Padres postponed.

[Ron Madden]

6-4-3 DP!

[zigbeenuthouse]

Brantley was analyst for ESPN baseball tonight so he is a very good commentator compared to Welsh.

[podgejeff_]

Talking about the Reds luck, tonight is a good sample of our offense this season.

Tonight's team xBA? .391
Our actual BA? .286

[757690]

Brantley was analyst for ESPN baseball tonight so he is a very good commentator compared to Welsh.

I’m not so sure being on ESPN Baseball Tonight is a positive ;)

[Ron Madden]

Reds 3
Cards 1
end of 5

[WVRedsFan]

Great bunt!

[Ron Madden]

Haha beautiful bunt Freddy

[podgejeff_]

Masterful bunt by Galvis. Nobody saw that coming.

[JarrodOnVinyl]

Let’s see more of that!

[Tom Servo]

Jose should have been taking 3-1

[adkindo]

Garcia with the...."You will not walk me today, sir"

[Roy Tucker]

Ma, I’m going to be coming home soon. They’re throwing me curveballs.

[757690]

I don’t know why any MLB pitcher would throw Garcia a fastball for a strike ever again.

[zigbeenuthouse]

I feel for Garcia...he is over matched. COVID taking away minor league baseball didn't do him any good.

[Redsfan6272]

I honestly wanted Bell to hit Farmer for Garcia

[podgejeff_]

Garcia needs more development.

Bring up Alf-Rod. We know he won't hit, but he can be a defensive backup no problems.

[adkindo]

Ma, I’m going to be coming home soon. They’re throwing me curveballs.

that is what cost me my baseball career @ 16 years old.....

[JFLegal]

two down.

[Roy Tucker]

Everything Castillo throws has movement.

[Redsfan6272]

Garcia needs more development.

Bring up Alf-Rod. We know he won't hit, but he can be a defensive backup no problems.

Just think the Reds gave Alf-Rod a 7 million bonus and he has yet to make the majors... that sure was a solid investment wasnt it??

[JFLegal]

9 outs to go.

[Ron Madden]

Another 1-2-3 inning for Castillo!

Reds 3
Cards 1
after 6

[podgejeff_]

Just think the Reds gave Alf-Rod a 7 million bonus and he has yet to make the majors... that sure was a solid investment wasnt it??

Walt Jocketty's parting gift to the Reds.

[zigbeenuthouse]

MLB made HUGE mistake not allowing for minor league baseball and playing with limited fans. Players are NOT high risk for hospitalization or death. Testing, etc and limiting the season. It could have been done....HS football is being playing in Ohio as example and college football with pro football starting this week.

[Roy Tucker]

Shogo is getting his mojo together.

[zigbeenuthouse]

I'm amazed how fluky Cards are in games like this. Bloop and walk and bingo they score and win these games. Reds? They find way to LOSE games like this. Bradley could come up big tonight with Garrett. :pray:

[Kingspoint]

Aquino is due for a homerun.

[Kingspoint]

I can't believe that .239 is the highest batting average of anyone in the lineup right now (and that guy has been hitting about .150 for the last month).

Guess if we need to point to a problem, there it is.

[JFLegal]

I can't believe that .239 is the highest batting average of anyone in the lineup right now.

Guess if we need to point to a problem, there it is.

it's just "bad luck" though.

[Kingspoint]

I can't believe that .239 is the highest batting average of anyone in the lineup right now (and that guy has been hitting about .150 for the last month).

Guess if we need to point to a problem, there it is.

.238

He just made another out on two pitches.

[Bob Sheed]

Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.

[JFLegal]

Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.

you know iggy is coming in. not now, but he will.

tonight is his night, though.

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.238

He just made another out on two pitches.

shorty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low.

[Kingspoint]

Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.

Hit batter.
Single.
Single.
WP.
Single.
Game over.

[mhs95_06]

I think the Reds are ruining Aquino. He’s too obsessed with being patient, shortening his swing, I think it’s messing with his head, hurting his swing. I’d rather he be aggressive, swing for the fences, accept a low OBP, and hit a bunch of HR’s.

He'll then be like Garcia and Baez and never get thrown a strike.

[Roy Tucker]

Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.
Please don't bring Iggy out to blow it.

It’s a crapshoot whether we get good Iggy or bad Iggy. The more pitches he throws, the more the scale tips toward bad.

[Bob Sheed]

Hit batter.
Single.
Single.
WP.
Single.
Game over.

Walk
Walk
Walk off

I think Iggy will be more efficient than your prediction.

[JFLegal]

well hell yes luis.

[Ron Madden]

Castillo keeps cruising along

Reds 3
Cards 1
after 7

[Bob Sheed]

well hell yes luis.

Hopefully Castillo can just close it out himself.

[zigbeenuthouse]

add on! add on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! add on!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NebraskaRed]

Luis is having a night.

[texasdave]

Castillo's performance tonight has been Baueresque.

[Tom Servo]

Luis is having a night.
A week after it was declared by the usual suspect that we need to trade him.

[Roy Tucker]

I like Votto’s swing better this way. Even though he K’s.

[podgejeff_]

A week after it was declared by the usual suspect that we need to trade him.

Bullpen or whatever.

[757690]

Iglesias is due for a good performance. I think he’ll be fine tonight.

[Kingspoint]

Iglesias is due for a good performance. I think he’ll be fine tonight.

There's no pressure. The REDS are out of it. He should be fine now.

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Get on Goodwin, so Aquino can blast one.

[adkindo]

There's no pressure. The REDS are out of it. He should be fine now.

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Get on Goodwin, so Aquino can blast one.

not out of it until we lose a game against these Cardinals

[Ron Madden]

Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr

Luis Castillo has retired 13 of his last 14. It's the first time he's pitched 7 innings in a start this season. He's at 88 pitches. #Reds up 3-1 after 7.

[VR]

Wondering if the Reds think, along with a 3 batter minimum for relievers, there’s a 3 run maximum for scoring runs as a team?


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[JFLegal]

4 outs to go.

[757690]

Castillo is only at 90 pitches to start the 8th. I would leave him in to finish it unless he gets into trouble.

[JFLegal]

maybe brantley for our next manager? he is always on point.

[757690]

maybe brantley for our next manager? he is always on point.

Why would he want the job? Broadcasting pays more and is easier.

[Ron Madden]

Castillo through 8 innings 1 run 96 pitches

Reds 3
Cards 1
End of 8

[Ironman92]

A stress free 95 pitches....leave him out there. No one is going to be as in as he is.

[JFLegal]

Why would he want the job? Broadcasting pays more and is easier.

ha, this is true. would be nice to have a true leader though.

[Ironman92]

Why would he want the job? Broadcasting pays more and is easier.

Cause he’s a baseball guy and it’s totally different

[Kingspoint]

Cause he’s a baseball guy and it’s totally different

And, there's great reward from the players if he can put it together.

[JaxRed]

Why would he want the job? Broadcasting pays more and is easier.

I assume Bell gets paid WAY more than Brantley.

[Kingspoint]

Nice fill-in for Moustakas tonight from Galvis.

[Roy Tucker]

Problem is, if Castillo puts anyone on base and then they bring in Iglesias, he doesn’t pitch well with guys on base. He needs a clean slate.

[Alabama Red]

Is Bradley ever going to pitch again? I only remembering him pitching twice and once was in a blowout

[Ron Madden]

C'mon Luis nail this thing down!

[podgejeff_]

Castillo is still hitting 98.

[Ron Madden]

There's a pretty change one out

[Kingspoint]

Have to let Castillo finish this no matter what.

[Ron Madden]

There's Two Outs

[Roy Tucker]

I like Castillo working with good pace.

[JFLegal]

luis about to get his first career shutout.

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where was that?

[Roy Tucker]

What the hell.

[podgejeff_]

What was that garbage?!

[WVRedsFan]

Luis has to be tired now. Come on Luis! Pitch in the strike zone called a ball.

[Ron Madden]

WOW that's been a strike all night

[JFLegal]

oh wow, definitely should have been a strikeout. it's almost as if we need automated balls/strikes.

[Kingspoint]

Don't even think about warming up a Reliever Bell. Don't be that stupid.

[Ironman92]

I just said a lot of bad words

[Kingspoint]

oh wow, definitely should have been a strikeout. it's almost as if we need automated balls/strikes.

WoW! Right down the middle, too.

[podgejeff_]

Castillo is owed.

[JFLegal]

ballgame! reds win!

[WVRedsFan]

Great 2-hitter. Reds win!!!!

[Ron Madden]

There's Three Outs!

REDS WIN!!!

[podgejeff_]

Castillo for MVP.

[757690]

Congratulations to Luis Castilllo on his first MLB complete game!

[Roy Tucker]

Oh jeez. Be still my heart.

[Kingspoint]

Sweet!

Hallelujah!

Awesome!

Fantastic!

REDS WIN!

CARDS LOSE!

[podgejeff_]

LA PIEDRA!

[Tom Servo]

Way to go Luis! We’re good again :beerme:

[zigbeenuthouse]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ironman92]

Incredible rhythm and pitching by Castillo...bringing him back for the 9th not even debatable. He could’ve went the 10th too. Dominant.

[podgejeff_]

Nobody likes the Cards.

[zigbeenuthouse]

BOX (https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-cardinals/2020/09/11/630985#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=630985)

[Ron Madden]

Box Score
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-cardinals/2020/09/11/630985#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=630985

[Tony Cloninger]

Not bad for a number 3.

[VR]

Glad to see he did it without having to strike out a ton of guys. Lots and lots of weakly hit balls.


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[RedlegsFanatic]

Gotta say.. never dreamed Billy would ever be a Cub!

[Ron Madden]

Per #Reds
Castillo throws first 9-inning complete game for #Reds since
Scott Feldman’s 4-0 win
on 5/7/17 vs SF. The complete games is the first of Castillo’s career.

[podgejeff_]

Ah, yes.

Former Reds ace Scott Feldman.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Joey Votto - 291
4. Tony Perez - 287
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Eugenio Suarez - 155
17. Joe Morgan - 152
17. Pete Rose - 152
19. Lee May - 147
20. Dan Driessen - 133
21. Reggie Sanders - 125
22. Ernie Lombardi - 120
23. Sean Casey - 118
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepcion - 101

[JFLegal]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Joey Votto - 291
4. Tony Perez - 287
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Eugenio Suarez - 155
17. Joe Morgan - 152
17. Pete Rose - 152
19. Lee May - 147
20. Dan Driessen - 133
21. Reggie Sanders - 125
22. Ernie Lombardi - 120
23. Sean Casey - 118
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepcion - 101

Kluuuuuu! Good to "see" you.

[Reds Freak]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Joey Votto - 291
4. Tony Perez - 287
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Eugenio Suarez - 155
17. Joe Morgan - 152
17. Pete Rose - 152
19. Lee May - 147
20. Dan Driessen - 133
21. Reggie Sanders - 125
22. Ernie Lombardi - 120
23. Sean Casey - 118
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepcion - 101

Think Votto will catch Robinson?

[Stray]

Just catching up on the highlights. Great to see Castillo put a game like this together. Wish we could score more runs but I'm not gonna gripe about a win.

[Ron Madden]

Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
STLCards manager Mike Shildt on Luis Castillo: “That was as good of stuff as we’ve seen.”

[Umkubas]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

[Big Klu]

Kluuuuuu! Good to "see" you.

Thanks. I didn't watch the game. Since I made the decision (before the season even started) not to take this season too seriously, I rarely watch or listen to the games, but I usually will check on the results. Last night, I watched Star Trek instead -- Spock was entering rutting season, and they had to go back to Vulcan.


Think Votto will catch Robinson?

I think he will, provided they get to play full seasons starting next year. If the abbreviated schedule continues beyond this season, then it might cast doubt on whether he gets to Robbie.

[Reds Freak]

I think he will, provided they get to play full seasons starting next year. If the abbreviated schedule continues beyond this season, then it might cast doubt on whether he gets to Robbie.

I'm going to say he'll hit three more this year, so he'll have to clout 15 in each of his final two seasons. That's doable, but he probably will need full seasons, like you said.

[texasdave]

Think Votto will catch Robinson?

Indubitably. Bench? 16518