4-1-21 Reds vs Cardinals 4:10pm (Opening Day)

[membengal]

left shoulder injury for Senzel. So...that's not great.

[Wonderful Monds]

They just said on WLW Senzel out with a left shoulder injury.


The guy is talented, but he makes Grady Sizemore look like Cal Ripken Jr. It’s unfortunately not gonna happen.

[KYExtemper]

This game has been a flaming dumpster fire to start the year.

...and Senzel is hurt. GREAT!

[Bob Sheed]

lmao wut? no, because he sounds ridiculous when he does it, just like thom did.

"ohhhhh, dios mio!" -Thom

[podgejeff_]

"ohhhhh, dios mio!" -Thom

"ARRRRESSTIIIDDEEESSSS!!! THEY CALL HIM THE PUNISHER"

- Thom Brennaman

[KeefeCato]

Payton on his way to Cincinnati for Sat.

[CaiGuy]

lmao wut? no, because he sounds ridiculous when he does it, just like thom did.

Fair enough, a bit dorky but I liked the effort. The lther guys played it off pretty well.

The content of my posts shows how crappy this game has gone.

[Bob Sheed]

lol shovel pass with 2 outs by India. Nice style points.

[NebraskaRed]

Sal Romano has the best inning of any Reds pitcher just like every single one of you expected.

[757690]

wait, it’s only the 5th inning? 4 more innings of this?

Oh vey.

[podgejeff_]

Jonathan India's like "I don't know about you guys but I'm having a pretty good day."

[ochoa30]

It’s so sad that you already know the Senzel injury is gonna be serious.

[CaiGuy]

India is the only really athletic guy the Reds are fielding now.

[Larry Schuler]

India reminds me of other teams' rookies who get called up and just fit in and play well out of the gate. It's strange to see him with a Reds uniform on.

[podgejeff_]

It’s so sad that you already know the Senzel injury is gonna be serious.

I almost typed "See you in June Nick" but it hurt a little too much at the time.

[CaiGuy]

It’s so sad that you already know the Senzel injury is gonna be serious.

I am usually a "it's too early " kinda guy, but yeah pretty much this.

[NebraskaRed]

It's Mr. Redlegs, Barry

[NachoMan]

I almost typed "See you in June Nick" but it hurt a little too much at the time.

He's out for the year

[faffy42]

Me: checks in on OD reds baseball game.
Me: calls directv and cancels mlb extra innings subscription.
Me: wonders what ill do with all the new free time.
Me: looks into joining a book or archery club.
Me: realizes those clubs are dumb.
Me: turns stupid game back on.

[TexasRedsFan]

Good to see Stephenson getting some time. Unfortunate it took a game that's out of reach.

[Hamilton95]

I did not expect a blow out on opening day.

[podgejeff_]

lol

John Sadak: "Ever think about what if you went football Barry?"

Barry "literally in the Hall of Fame" Larkin: "No."

[Wonderful Monds]

Radio trivia question, who are the 6 RF’s who have started for the Reds in GABP?


Kearns
Griffey
Bruce
Castellanos

?????

[Rojo Rijo]

I’m honestly still not ready to forgive them for the Atlanta series so this isn’t even bothering me.

[TNRED]

Will the 30% capacity be the high water mark this season even if restrictions are lifted?

[Alf_Red_E]

3 out of 4 runs via the long ball??? not much has changed since last year

[CaiGuy]

lol

John Sadak: "Ever think about what if you went football Barry?"

Barry "literally in the Hall of Fame" Larkin: "No."

Imagine the career he could have had as a pro athlete.

[TheBigLebowski]

Starter got hammered
Poor defense - shocking
Senzel injured, probably having appendages amputated as I type
We’re one Thom Brennaman hot mike slur away from the Opening Day Golden Sombrero

[HammerTime]

what? did you see the play? did you ever play baseball?

if the answers to the latter two questions are yes, your post is absurd. if you are a rookie, i can explain more. because knowing how to properly dive for a ball is key to avoiding injuries.

No I've never walked before so maybe that's why. I'm just a kid that is learning to crawl.

[CaiGuy]

Radio trivia question, who are the 6 RF’s who have started for the Reds in GABP?


Kearns
Griffey
Bruce
Castellanos

?????
Shebler?

[podgejeff_]

Radio trivia question, who are the 6 RF’s who have started for the Reds in GABP?


Kearns
Griffey
Bruce
Castellanos

?????

Guillen?

[NebraskaRed]

Will the 30% capacity be the high water mark this season even if restrictions are lifted?

Reds: "We are now reducing capacity to 20% for the rest of the season due to Governor's orders"

DeWine: "I never said that"

Reds: "15%"

[Bob Sheed]

Radio trivia question, who are the 6 RF’s who have started for the Reds in GABP?


Kearns
Griffey
Bruce
Castellanos

?????

Puig!!!! I know that one anyway

[CaiGuy]

The Reda will score at least 10 runs today.

[HammerTime]

Radio trivia question, who are the 6 RF’s who have started for the Reds in GABP?


Kearns
Griffey
Bruce
Castellanos

?????

Did Ervin get a start in there possibly?

[podgejeff_]

It's gotta be Schebler and Puig.

[50YrRedsFan]

3 out of 4 runs via the long ball??? not much has changed since last year

you beat me to the punch. I still think the offense will be a big problem again this year.

[Wonderful Monds]

It's gotta be Schebler and Puig.

Yep that sounds about right

[Tony Cloninger]

It’s easy to laser focus on Suarez’s gaffe. But Luis wasn’t fooling a soul.


Exactly. Luis was not pitching well because one again the manager of this team never had anyone ready to play. Too busy figuring out roster spots and who’s the 4-5 or now 6-7 starters since pitchers are too inept to handle 5 inning starts now.

Covid reduced innings or not you should have your opening day starter more ready than less of 10 innings pitched during ST.

[NeilHamburger]

Good ab there from votto.

[podgejeff_]

Vintage Votto right there.

Good to see.

[NebraskaRed]

you beat me to the punch. I still think the offense will be a big problem again this year.

Good timing on these comments haha

[TexasRedsFan]

There's one that didn't have to leave the ballpark! Offense at least looks good today

[WildcatFan]

At least they’re hitting?

[Hamilton95]

Lets score some drunkin runs

[HammerTime]

Good timing on these comments haha

They have 5 runs in 5 innings :laugh:

[Wonderful Monds]

Redlegs have em right where they want em

[Kingspoint]

All the people throwing the season down the drain before it starts because they thought we couldn't score runs.

We obviously can.

In just five innings, we've scored every inning but one so far.

[50YrRedsFan]

Radio trivia question, who are the 6 RF’s who have started for the Reds in GABP?


Kearns
Griffey
Bruce
Castellanos

?????

Dunn

[Bob Sheed]

Dunn

in right?

[podgejeff_]

https://media4.giphy.com/media/krewXUB6LBja/giphy.gif

[TexasRedsFan]

Ha ha, at least Flaherty won't get a win!

[Kingspoint]

3 out of 4 runs via the long ball??? not much has changed since last year

Votto didn't get your memo.

[NebraskaRed]

Come on, Moose

[Alf_Red_E]

now if we can just get the 6 run bomb

[JaxRed]

I'd pinch hit Farmer for Moose. Maybe Blandino....

[757690]

Say what you want, but this has been a compelling game to watch

[Mutaman]

Well the yankees lost so there's that. Box score said they had some fellow named Bruce playing first base.

[CaiGuy]

Votto didn't get your memo.

Management should have asked him to hit a HR there.

[Wonderful Monds]

Yeah I’m back home and this new guy broadcaster kind of does put a little bit too much gravitas on his calls. Just dial it down a little bit on that ball 4 to Geno.

[Hamilton95]

Hey we scored enough runs to win. If only we had a quality start.

[NebraskaRed]

Say what you want, but this has been a compelling game to watch

It lacks the "Reds give up by the 3rd inning" feel of 2019

[CaiGuy]

I'd pinch hit Farmer for Moose. Maybe Blandino....

Pass

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Say what you want, but this has been a compelling game to watch

The bottoma of the innings, sure. O looks real good. D..not to much

[membengal]

Exactly. Luis was not pitching well because one again the manager of this team never had anyone ready to play. Too busy figuring out roster spots and who’s the 4-5 or now 6-7 starters since pitchers are too inept to handle 5 inning starts now.

Covid reduced innings or not you should have your opening day starter more ready than less of 10 innings pitched during ST.

It's EVERY march now, isn't it? Get to third week of March and the starting pitchers are not remotely stretched out or ready to go for this team.

[LeDoux]

So how is the Card's bullpen? Worse than the Reds I hope?

[podgejeff_]

So how is the Card's bullpen? Worse than the Reds I hope?

Generally yes. Last year anyway.

[NebraskaRed]

Moose...really?

[CaiGuy]

I am ready for the Aquino flex around third.

[Wonderful Monds]

Well I’ve seen worse at bats I guess....I’ve also seen better ones.

[JaxRed]

I am ready for the Aquino flex around third.

It would be huge

[Alf_Red_E]

I felt the breeze from that swing sitting at home

[wally post]

Exactly. Luis was not pitching well because one again the manager of this team never had anyone ready to play. Too busy figuring out roster spots and who’s the 4-5 or now 6-7 starters since pitchers are too inept to handle 5 inning starts now.

Covid reduced innings or not you should have your opening day starter more ready than less of 10 innings pitched during ST.

I've been thinking this as I saw the other team's starters getting more innings. I think Bell sees it all as a game of chess. Oh, yes. He is so smart.

I'm guess now - but I think Bell is a terrible at firing up the team to go out and freaking WIN as well. They are all robots to him so they play like robots.

[Bob Sheed]

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUL8bQKg8JGY6kr2yA/giphy.gif

[wally post]

Hoping for Aquino here...

[Wonderful Monds]

Aquino might be the most undisciplined hitter I’ve ever seen in my life lol

[Alf_Red_E]

Shallow LF (3B)

[HammerTime]

Gotta away with that pitch.

[Wonderful Monds]

Blah

[TexasRedsFan]

Only half of the 6 runs scored via home run, so that's a good sign. As ugly as it was early, they have somehow kept me watching.

[Alabama Red]

Time to retire the punisher nickname.

[KeefeCato]

Pitcher spot do up 2nd will have to use Blandino. That will leave only Farmer left on bench. Bell going to be using a pitcher to hit in the 9th.

[podgejeff_]

With the way Sadak rolled his R's while saying Aristides I'm a little afraid that at the end of the game he pulls off a mask and we find out it was Thom the whole time.

[Bob Sheed]

India again...

[Hamilton95]

I have no idea how the cardinals have scored 11 runs. They are up to there voodoo magic again.

[NebraskaRed]

I've been really impressed by India, so far.

[Hamilton95]

I say screw it. Put India at SS.

[Alabama Red]

I don’t think our starting lineup started until the last game. We bring in too many marginal players and let them compete for a job. I think we’d be better off to not sign so many replacement level players and quit looking for a diamond in the rough.

[podgejeff_]

So apparently all Romano had to do was grow a beard?

[Old school 1983]

Romano’s revamped stuff reminds me of lecure with more velocity

[Bob Sheed]

"#77, your table is ready. press YES to accept"

[Wonderful Monds]

I feel like if the Reds are lucky, India might end up being closer to what Senzel was supposed to be than Nick is actually able to live up to. Kind of the way Votto surpassed Bruce despite their reputations as prospects.

[Hamilton95]

I don’t think our starting lineup started until the last game. We bring in too many marginal players and let them compete for a job. I think we’d be better off to not sign so many replacement level players and quit looking for a diamond in the rough.

I agree these guys look like they need practice. Like they never had a spring training.

[CaiGuy]

So apparently all Romano had to do was grow a beard?

Nah, the baseball gods are just mocking the reds now.

"We'll let you have Sal Romano"

[NebraskaRed]

I've said some negative things about Romano in the past, but he is looking great out there today.

[podgejeff_]

I feel like if the Reds are lucky, India might end up being closer to what Senzel was supposed to be than Nick is actually able to live up to. Kind of the way Votto surpassed Bruce despite their reputations as prospects.

I would still be very okay with Nick Senzel having a career as productive as Jay Bruce.

It's hard to do that from the ICU.

[LeDoux]

I say screw it. Put India at SS.

He played short in rookie ball I think. Whoever decided he wasn't a major league SS probably didn't envision the current alternative.

[Booger]

Big Sal looking good

[TexasRedsFan]

Romano definitely a bright spot today. Hope he's for real this time.

[Wonderful Monds]

I would still be very okay with Nick Senzel having a career as productive as Jay Bruce.

It's hard to do that from the ICU.

Senzel is starting to have that Rocco Baldelli career trajectory.

[Hamilton95]

I missed it. How did Senzel manage to become injured again? I must have been taking a leak.

[HammerTime]

I've said some negative things about Romano in the past, but he is looking great out there today.

Hand up, I advocated for him being off the 40 man. He looks much better than in the past. Clearly worked on his game a bit.

[Wonderful Monds]

I missed it. How did Senzel manage to become injured again? I must have been taking a leak.

Diving catch in CF, left shoulder injury.

[Booger]

Diving Catch

[Alabama Red]

They think Senzel still has a chance to be good. He’s never been healthy enough to get his footing. Hopefully today was just a precaution.

[Tony Cloninger]

It's EVERY march now, isn't it? Get to third week of March and the starting pitchers are not remotely stretched out or ready to go for this team.

Since Price their April records except for maybe 2014 they are terrible in April. Dusty at least had them at about 500 into May-June.

[Wonderful Monds]

They think Senzel still has a chance to be good. He’s never been healthy enough to get his footing. Hopefully today was just a precaution.

I’m a big fan of his, I still think he’s extremely talented.

[RedTeamGo!]

Senzel is starting to have that Rocco Baldelli career trajectory.

Senzel can’t hold Baldelli’s jock yet. Baldelli actually had productive seasons. Senzel has accomplished absolutely nothing yet.

I hate being right about this stuff. Should have traded Senzel the last two offseasons. After yet another injury he now has absolutely zero value. Dude is Brett Lawrie. Arm tats and all.

[podgejeff_]

They think Senzel still has a chance to be good. He’s never been healthy enough to get his footing. Hopefully today was just a precaution.

I think we've gotta get him out of center field. He's got the athleticism for it but lacks the durability.

India.

[Gandalf the Red]

I missed it. How did Senzel manage to become injured again? I must have been taking a leak.

Ironically, that's how Senzel injured himself.

[CaiGuy]

Senzel will be great for the Cardinal's when the Reds move on and he plays 300 straight games for them.

[Hamilton95]

I remember in the Atlanta playoff series last season he injured his should rounding first base somehow.

[WildcatFan]

Believe Jonathan India is a big leaguer.

[membengal]

Jonathan India needs to play every day somewhere. Nice stroke. Hopefully can be 2b - I just worry if Suarez at SS blows up that India goes position-less for awhile.

[podgejeff_]

Senzel will be great for the Cardinal's when the Reds move on and he plays 300 straight games for them.

God I hate how prophetic that sounds.

[CaiGuy]

I think we've gotta get him out of center field. He's got the athleticism for it but lacks the durability.

India.

Maybe Suarez played some CF back home?

[Bob Sheed]

I’m a big fan of his, I still think he’s extremely talented.

Don't forget, the only reason Senzel is even in the highly injury-prone CF position, is because the front office couldn't find one of those at the time either.

[CaiGuy]

Johnny India ia good at baseball.

[NeilHamburger]

By year end I think India is the leadoff hitter.

[TexasRedsFan]

I would still be very okay with Nick Senzel having a career as productive as Jay Bruce.

It's hard to do that from the ICU.

I'm starting to think his body just can't handle CF. He needs to be at a less demanding position due to his fragility.

[HammerTime]

@RedsFan_Brandon

109.7 exit velocity on that India single! #Reds

[JFLegal]

blandino apparently didn't like that hanging curve with two strikes on him. my goodness.

[LeDoux]

Is there still room on the India bandwagon? I am getting excited.

[Hamilton95]

If Nick Senzel was the bat boy he would take a Line Drive off the face and be out for the season.

[NebraskaRed]

Maybe Suarez played some CF back home?

Suarez starting pitcher, Votto in center, Barnhart at short. Make it happen.

[WildcatFan]

By year end I think India is the leadoff hitter.

I dunno, that would hurt his MVP campaign tbh.

[goreds2]

ZERO

[Hamilton95]

Don't forget, the only reason Senzel is even in the highly injury-prone CF position, is because the front office couldn't find one of those at the time either.

Truth.

[Tony Cloninger]

I missed it. How did Senzel manage to become injured again? I must have been taking a leak.

Stay classy Hamilton county.

[podgejeff_]

Senzel at first base is starting to make sense for me if the DH comes back.

Gotta be safer for him there. And I'm sure he can handle it defensively.

[NC Reds]

Great AB Tyler.

[JFLegal]

nice rip for a single from tysteve.

[membengal]

Ty Stephenson should be playing five games of every seven too.

[Booger]

These announcers get on my nerves, too much chitty chat. About ready to mute the tv. Welsh is the only one I like.

[Alf_Red_E]

How is India NOT at 3rd?

[RedTeamGo!]

Jonathan India needs to play every day somewhere. Nice stroke. Hopefully can be 2b - I just worry if Suarez at SS blows up that India goes position-less for awhile.

I think they would trade Suarez. It would be the smart decision, anyways.

[CaiGuy]

I will say, this India/Stephenson action alone makes thisnworth watching.

[NebraskaRed]

These announcers get on my nerves, too much chitty chat. About ready to mute the tv. Welsh is the only one I like.

I found Welsh's secret account.

[HammerTime]

How is India NOT at 3rd?

Because they are down 5 runs and he bluffed going on the pitch.

[podgejeff_]

I will say, this India/Stephenson action alone makes thisnworth watching.

Winker and Castellanos aren't having bad games either.

[HammerTime]

Antone up in the pen...

[NC Reds]

Winker can hit

[JFLegal]

wink rips a single. leggo!

[CaiGuy]

Winker and Castellanos aren't having bad games either.

As they shouls be, just exciting from thr young guys.

[SirFelixCat]

The Cards have scored 11 runs today in the first 6 innings, yet here I am, stoked and enthusiastically watching the game. Bodes well, big picture.

[Stray]

Bunch of really good at bats today

[CaiGuy]

The whole game deals like The Show. The new guy even soumds like a video game announcer.

[NebraskaRed]

Seriously, having a crowd is making all the difference

[JaxRed]

Helsley demonstrating need for pitch clock

[Tony Cloninger]

Senzel at first base is starting to make sense for me if the DH comes back.

Gotta be safer for him there. And I'm sure he can handle it defensively.

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble cannot stay healthy at all. He falls. He breaks. Doesn’t matter what position. At least he hasn’t thrown out his back sneezing or having nightmares about spiders and waking up hurting himself running out of his bed.

I do feel bad for him.

[membengal]

Brutal. C'mon TySteve.

[NebraskaRed]

What in the world...

[Alf_Red_E]

WTF????

[SirFelixCat]

Wtf tooblan?!?

[JFLegal]

wow can't be doing that.

[podgejeff_]

Welp.

[TexasRedsFan]

Another run, but an inning ending mistake by Tyler. 11-7 after 6.

[HammerTime]

You can't be serious. How does that happen.

[WildcatFan]

Oh what in the hell.

[KYRedsFan]

Wtf is he doing

[membengal]

Did India make it home before the double up?

[mhs95_06]

Base-running now a big downer, costing one run and a chance at more!

[podgejeff_]

You could hear the disappointment in Larkin's voice with the "Oh Tyler".

[Wonderful Monds]

ugh

[757690]

Wow. That’s a little league TOOTBLAN

What was TySteve thinking?

[goreds2]

Did the run count before the double up at second base?

[JFLegal]

thought there were two outs. what a boneheaded move.

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Did the run count before the double up at second base?

nope.

[Stray]

Cast has squared the ball up every at bat today

[mhs95_06]

Did India make it home before the double up?

Doesn't matter on a force-out.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Can't fix stupid.

[Hamilton95]

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble cannot stay healthy at all. He falls. He breaks. Doesn’t matter what position. At least he hasn’t thrown out his back sneezing or having nightmares about spiders and waking up hurting himself running out of his bed.

I do feel bad for him.

Chipping away. Imagine Senzel playing football...running back....

[Wonderful Monds]

Man that Bally Sports theme is awfully generic

[HammerTime]

I don't think the run counted.

[JFLegal]

Another run, but an inning ending mistake by Tyler. 11-7 after 6.

11-6.

[podgejeff_]

Did the run count before the double up at second base?

It did not.

[membengal]

dear lord. So bad.

[TexasRedsFan]

Seriously, having a crowd is making all the difference

Was just thinking that too. So nice to have a real baseball atmosphere again, even if limited. Seems like the hitters are getting some energy from hearing fans again.

[Hamilton95]

You could hear the disappointment in Larkin's voice with the "Oh Tyler".

Yep

[Tony Cloninger]

Do they teach fundamentals of baseball in the minors. Is there a driveline for how to teach base running basics in the minors.

[goreds2]

Just saw the play. Did not count.

[KYRedsFan]

Did India make it home before the double up?

Nope. Unreal

[Hamilton95]

Was just thinking that too. So nice to have a real baseball atmosphere again, even if limited.

Yes Sir.

[Kingspoint]

What the heck is a "sacrifice double-play"?

That's a new scoring method that mlb.com has come up with, apparently.

[JFLegal]

that is as bad of baserunning as you will ever see. this game continues to produce.

[0-2 Count]

That really wasn't even close to getting into the gap. Brutal baserunning error.

[LeDoux]

Rookies are gonna rookie I guess.

[JFLegal]

What the heck is a "sacrifice double-play"?

That's a new scoring method that mlb.com has come up with, apparently.

is that a fancy way of giving a baserunning error and not giving the batter a true dp?

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That really wasn't even close to getting into the gap. Brutal baserunning error.

he had to think there were two outs

[TexasRedsFan]

11-6.

Dang, you're right. Forgot that run didn't count.

[CaiGuy]

I always look at these Cardinal teams, and they don't look so scary on paper.

But they seem to play so much cleaner baseball than the Reds.

[JFLegal]

just when the pitching settles down we run our way out of an inning.

[CaiGuy]

Mop up crew is nails today.

[HammerTime]

If he had someone to replace him that's enough to pull someone out of a game to teach a lesson. That was really bad.

[TheBigLebowski]

I don’t care a thing for Bell, but by the time players get to him they should understand the basics of the sport they’re paid millions of dollars to play. This crap happened a bunch last year as well. Some dumb players on this 40. That was so, so bad.

[podgejeff_]

I always look at these Cardinal teams, and they don't look so scary on paper.

But they seem to play so much cleaner baseball than the Reds.

Without that Suarez error in the first it's, what, a tie game?

[Hamilton95]

Yeah they needed to start keeping records on baserunning errors.

[NebraskaRed]

Impressive inning by Fulmer

[podgejeff_]

It's been a weird day when you can say that Luis Castillo was the bad pitcher and we're all impressed by Sal Romano and Carson Fulmer.

[Reds]

Our 3rd base coach doesn't communicate I swear he doesn't.

[Hamilton95]

If he had someone to replace him that's enough to pull someone out of a game to teach a lesson. That was really bad.

I agree.

[Todd Gack]

Seriously, having a crowd is making all the difference

Now you now why it’s so depressing to see pictures of an empty stadium when they could easily be full.

[Hamilton95]

Carson Palmer with the strikeout.

[bing]

Farmer can catch, right?

[membengal]

To echo TonyCloninger from earlier in the thread and expand on it a bit - I am really frustrated with how unready for the season the team is coming out of camp the last several years. Pitchers not stretched out, fundamentals and game awareness lacking. Feels like too much of camp of late is "just getting the work in" rather than getting ready to play competitive games. Such slow starts in April, and echoes of that today.

[NebraskaRed]

Now you now why it’s so depressing to see pictures of an empty stadium when they could easily be full.

I can tell you some things that are truly depressing and seeing GABP at 30% (or whatever) full isn't even close.

[Hamilton95]

To echo TonyCloninger from earlier in the thread and expand on it a bit - I am really frustrated with how unready for the season the team is coming out of camp the last several years. Pitchers not stretched out, fundamentals and game awareness lacking. Feels like too much of camp of late is "just getting the work in" rather than getting ready to play competitive games. Such slow starts in April, and echoes of that today.

I have noticed as well. Seems like it takes them an extra month and then they go on a run out of a hole.

[Tony Cloninger]

I would love to be a guest fan announcer and just go off on the issues of not paying for an average real SS. The lack of never having the team ready to play in April. The lack of fundamental basics from players coming from the minors.

I dislike the Cardinals as much as the Steelers yet they have a system of development so ingrained that is hard to apparently try and duplicate. The Reds and Bengals sure can’t.

[JFLegal]

I can tell you some things that are truly depressing and seeing GABP at 30% (or whatever) full isn't even close.

not sure what nebraska football has to do with this.

:mooner:

[LeDoux]

To echo TonyCloninger from earlier in the thread and expand on it a bit - I am really frustrated with how unready for the season the team is coming out of camp the last several years. Pitchers not stretched out, fundamentals and game awareness lacking. Feels like too much of camp of late is "just getting the work in" rather than getting ready to play competitive games. Such slow starts in April, and echoes of that today.

The line this year was that it was all happening on the backfield. I have my doubts.

[bing]

I would love to be a guest fan announcer and just go off on the issues of not paying for an average real SS. The lack of never having the team ready to play in April. The lack of fundamental basics from players coming from the minors.

I dislike the Cardinals as much as the Steelers yet they have a system of development so ingrained that is hard to apparently try and duplicate. The Reds and Bengals sure can’t.

We've signed major league players to come play here. Do they not question this? Do they get sucked into this culture? I don't see how players like castillo, etc aren't ready to go on their own.

[WildcatFan]

Joey pops up to the infield now, so let’s just all get used to that.

[texasdave]

Farmer can catch, right?

Yes. Unfortunately, David Bell is the Reds manager, and Farmer is the last position guy left. In the seventh inning. Opening Day has Bell hyped up as well.

[757690]

Votto with two infield pop outs in one game. Didn’t he go like years without one?

Not a good sign

[Booger]

If Cincy wants to ever move out of the basement, these stupid errors have to stop. Seems they have had more than their share of base running blunders the past few seasons.

[podgejeff_]

I would love to be a guest fan announcer and just go off on the issues of not paying for an average real SS. The lack of never having the team ready to play in April. The lack of fundamental basics from players coming from the minors.

I dislike the Cardinals as much as the Steelers yet they have a system of development so ingrained that is hard to apparently try and duplicate. The Reds and Bengals sure can’t.

To be fair to the Cards, I'm pretty sure they're the franchise that created the concept of a farm club with Branch Rickey. That culture is at the very core of St. Louis baseball from the beginning.

[JFLegal]

why did i think that barry larkin was better at talking than this?

[Booger]

I think he'll get better, once he loses the nerves. (Hopefully)

[Bob Sheed]

why did i think that barry larkin was better at talking than this?

no sé...

[podgejeff_]

Just let this guy throw. Don't move that bat.

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Yes. Unfortunately, David Bell is the Reds manager, and Farmer is the last position guy left. In the seventh inning. Opening Day has Bell hyped up as well.

Eh, if you're really mad at the guy. Sub in farmer and then tell TySteve its all his fault that they are in this position where Amir garrett is coming to PH with the tied game.

[HammerTime]

11-7 would make things a lot more interesting right now.

[Bob Sheed]

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[Hamilton95]

why did i think that barry larkin was better at talking than this?

I think he is doing ok. Give him a winning game and lets see how he sounds.

[Tony Cloninger]

We've signed major league players to come play here. Do they not question this? Do they get sucked into this culture? I don't see how players like castillo, etc aren't ready to go on their own.

Paul Brown used to think professional players should motivate themselves more than him. Bob Trumpy wrote a good book describing that and then saying players needed Paul to motivate more during big games. So even back in the day where you though players took more responsibility on their own. They really didn’t.

Bell wanted 14 pitchers for a reason. I guess it’s because he knows no one is ready to go 5 starting

[JaxRed]

Nooo.. don't have AA swing at first good pitch.

[podgejeff_]

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Jobu hasn't helped us at all lately.

[membengal]

I loved the 1990 team. I was 19 that fall, about to turn 20. The fullness of my youth, in college, as good as it gets as a fan. But I swear to god, if Barry makes me start to loathe that team with "back in my day" stuff I am gonna lose it.

[TNRED]

Votto with two infield pop outs in one game. Didn’t he go like years without one?

Not a good sign
Time to insert the quote of what a great player he was 5 years ago and a 240 million dollar contract was a bargin

[NebraskaRed]

So, what does Mike's Car Wash think about Suarez at SS?

[Bob Sheed]

Jobu hasn't helped us at all lately.

"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come."

[Tony Cloninger]

To be fair to the Cards, I'm pretty sure they're the franchise that created the concept of a farm club with Branch Rickey. That culture is at the very core of St. Louis baseball from the beginning.

Yes you’re right. That’s were they go back to. Dodgers too.

Reds had that when Howsman came on. Then when Marge came and got rid of some great scouts. That disappeared and turned into nothing consistent especially in developing starting pitchers. You had the GM who wanted every player to take the 1st pitch. Stuff like that.

[HammerTime]

Paul Brown used to think professional players should motivate themselves more than him. Bob Trumpy wrote a good book describing that and then saying players needed Paul to motivate more during big games. So even back in the day where you though players took more responsibility on their own. They really didn’t.

Bell wanted 14 pitchers for a reason. I guess it’s because he knows no one is ready to go 5 starting

I also think they likely don't want them to at this point given the light workload last year for most.

[0-2 Count]

Left on Base through 7

Cards - 2
Reds - 7

Clutch hitting / fielding versus not so much

[RedTeamGo!]

I think he is doing ok. Give him a winning game and lets see how he sounds.

He is terrible at this.

[Hamilton95]

Carson Palmer is looking good on the mound.

[Booger]

I also think they likely don't want them to at this point given the light workload last year for most.

You're probably correct, but I think its crazy a pitcher can't go 5. Some of these guys need to YouTube Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton.

[NebraskaRed]

Carson Palmer is looking good on the mound.

*Arnold Palmer

[757690]

Looking at how the Cards have benched Matt Carpenter, I hope the Reds are paying attention in regards to Votto. And I have never been a Votto brasher.

Moose to 1B, Suarez back to 3B and get a real SS, even if he can’t hit. Votto as the LH bat off the bench.

[LeDoux]

Former super-star Matt Carpenter starting the season on the bench is another thing I think the Reds would never do.

[podgejeff_]

The Cards approach to winning:

-Have a robust development system
-Make smart trade and FA signings
-Cheat innovatively
-Complain to the media a lot about things you don't like
-Make deals with the devil
-Practice necromancy to keep guys like Wainwright and Molina viable for a quarter century or so

[LeDoux]

jinx

[Bob Sheed]

He is terrible at this.

Larkin? It's early, give him time. I'd bet he does better with just him and Welch. Or maybe Brantley in place of Sadak.

[Hamilton95]

*Arnold Palmer

Spiked

[Roy Tucker]

We’ll always have Pokey Reese making 4 errors on his first 3 chances on Opening Day.

[Hamilton95]

I think the moral of the story today is Saurez sucked at Shortstop.

[HammerTime]

Looking at how the Cards have benched Matt Carpenter, I hope the Reds are paying attention in regards to Votto. And I have never been a Votto brasher.

Moose to 1B, Suarez back to 3B and get a real SS, even if he can’t hit. Votto as the LH bat off the bench.

He's fresh off covid delay, so I'm not ready to get that drastic. This would be a good solution though.

[Hamilton95]

I think the moral of the story today is Saurez sucked at Shortstop.

I forgot they are playing 162 games this year.

[TheBigLebowski]

I think the moral of the story today is Saurez sucked at Shortstop.

They refuse to buy one and then come up with this cockeyed plan to move Suarez there that everyone knew was destined for failure.

[Kingspoint]

Senzel needs to learn to suck it up and raise his pain tolerance. Stop whining about injuries and just play through them.

[RedTeamGo!]

Larkin? It's early, give him time. I'd bet he does better with just him and Welch. Or maybe Brantley in place of Sadak.

I don’t see it. And it takes away from Welch talking, which is my favorite part of reds broadcasts.

[NebraskaRed]

Larkin is right about the quality ABs so far.

Minus the costly errors, this has been a promising game from the Reds.

[LeDoux]

They refuse to buy one and then come up with this cockeyed plan to move Suarez there that everyone knew was destined for failure.

Maybe they could afford one, maybe not. But surely if you do not have a SS option in the entire organization, that is a pretty major oversight.