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Ron Madden
04-25-2021, 10:08 AM
Reds
1. Alex Blandino (R) 3B
2. Jesse Winker (L) LF
3. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
4. Joey Votto (L) 1B
5. Eugenio Suarez (R) SS
6. Nick Senzel (R) CF
7. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
8. Jonathan India (R) 2B
9. Luis Castillo (R) P

Cardinals
1. Tommy Edman (S) 2B
2. Dylan Carlson (S) CF
3. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B
4. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B
5. Paul DeJong (R) SS
6. Justin Williams (L) RF
7. Tyler O'Neill (R) LF
8. Andrew Knizner (R) C
9. Jack Flaherty (R) P

NatiRedGals
04-25-2021, 10:18 AM
Uh ya I'm just done complaining just expect the getaway lineup to be poo we really do need a new Manger picture perfect right left right left right left smh

Umkubas
04-25-2021, 10:51 AM
Reds
1Alex Blandino (R) 3B
2. Jesse Winker (L) LF
3. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
4. Joey Votto (L) 1B
5. Eugenio Suarez (R) SS
6. Nick Senzel (R) CF
7. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
8. Jonathan India (R) 2B
9. Luis Castillo (R) P

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball

Ron Madden
04-25-2021, 11:31 AM
The Cardinals lineup has been added to the original post

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 11:39 AM
Just win

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 11:54 AM
Not sure if he will catch Cal or not but this will be 50 consecutive games played for Joey Votto

Could be exciting in 2038

CySeymour
04-25-2021, 12:01 PM
Uh ya I'm just done complaining just expect the getaway lineup to be poo we really do need a new Manger picture perfect right left right left right left smh

What exactly is your complaint? The only non regular playing is Blandino and that’s only because Moose is on the IL.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 12:11 PM
Saurez moved down one spot is better then nothing I guess.

mth123
04-25-2021, 12:15 PM
Line-up is OK. I'd move India ahead of Senzel and Barnhart, but that's pretty minor. Barnhart understands how to hit in front of teh pitcher. I'd rather not have the kids have to deal with that. It's fine though.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 12:28 PM
Saurez moved down one spot is better then nothing I guess.

I bet he’s greatly embarrassed and will hit two oppo line drives and then pull a HR to win it in the 8th inning

Can’t wait

forfreelin04
04-25-2021, 12:56 PM
The losing streak stops today?

UPRedsFan
04-25-2021, 01:04 PM
Low 60's and sunny with low wind in STL. Hopefully that's warm enough for Castillo to get good grips on the ball and pitch well. Somehow we have to get a few runs off Flaherty

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 01:16 PM
Funny they scored 27 runs in the first series against the Cardinals and only 4 runs in the first two games this series.

KeefeCato
04-25-2021, 01:18 PM
Losing streak over today.

Ron Madden
04-25-2021, 01:18 PM
Funny they scored 27 runs in the first series against the Cardinals and only 4 runs in the first two games this series.

Baseball

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 01:18 PM
Baseball

Yep

Kc61
04-25-2021, 01:34 PM
Blandino as an OBP type, leading off, is a nice decision by Bell for today. Team needs to start generating offense again.

Reds need to start using Stephenson more as catcher, I know Barnhart has hit well, but Tyler looks good at the plate and is sitting too much IMO.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 01:47 PM
Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

During the Reds' pregame workout today in St. Louis today, Nick Senzel put on an infield glove.

Even though he was in Sunday’s starting lineup playing center field, Senzel took reps at second and third base and worked on turning double plays.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 01:49 PM
Vewy, Vewy interesting.....

KeefeCato
04-25-2021, 01:52 PM
Probably means they are getting ready to give the CF job to Shogo against RHP and they wanna play Senzel more than just being a platoon partner with Shogo.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 01:53 PM
Blandino as an OBP type, leading off, is a nice decision by Bell for today. Team needs to start generating offense again.

Reds need to start using Stephenson more as catcher, I know Barnhart has hit well, but Tyler looks good at the plate and is sitting too much IMO.

Just now looking at stats, I was surprised at how close they were on at bats. 30 to 44. I thought it would be more. Tucker being pretty good this year has been one of the most pleasant surprises.

PerezFan
04-25-2021, 01:53 PM
I made this post (with the exception of the last paragraph) yesterday. It was so long after the game I doubt many people saw it.

Just now getting back here after getting some time away. Have a couple of thoughts

David Bell's use and overuse of the double switch is perplexing. You use the double switch in situations in which the pitcher's spot in the lineup is soon coming up and you want a relief pitcher to be able to pitch longer without having a pinch hitter hit for that pitcher. If you're not going to be expecting the relief pitcher to stay in longer or the spot is not coming up for awhile, there's no reason to do a double switch. You are just burning through position players you won't have later in the game to pinch hit or to plug in for defensive purposes. (This is especially true when we're in an era of more pitchers and fewer position players on rosters.) The use of the double switch by good managers is minimal at best. One, maybe 2, at the most, a game. Bell regularly does 3, 4, 5 double switches every game.

Second, I don't know why so many people were optimistic that the old Joey Votto was/is going to show up in 2021. He hasn't been good since 2017. He's a real liability for the Reds because at 1B he's playing a position which usually is staffed by one of the best hitters on the team, usually someone with a lot of power. Votto never had a lot of power and now he doesn't have the average to make up for that. He used to at least be good making contact and drawing walks. He's not even particularly good at that anymore. It's time for the Reds to start thinking about replacing Votto.

New: I like the comment about Senzel taking infield practice. Senzel would be a much more valuable player as an infielder than an outfielder. Not sure I understand the resistance to his playing infield though, while the Reds do have good hitting outfielders, they don't have a good defensive centerfielder. So I can see why they keep him out there.

Kc61
04-25-2021, 01:57 PM
Just now looking at stats, I was surprised at how close they were on at bats. 30 to 44. I thought it would be more. Tucker being pretty good this year has been one of the most pleasant surprises.

50-33 in PAs. Closer than I thought, can’t really complain about that. Consistent with expectations.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 02:01 PM
Frankly I hope Blandino Wally Pipps someone. We need some guys that are actually hitting.

Ron Madden
04-25-2021, 02:03 PM
Cardinals are averaging 11 runs scored so far in games started by Jack Flaherty

MoneyInTheBank
04-25-2021, 02:08 PM
Second, I don't know why so many people were optimistic that the old Joey Votto was/is going to show up in 2021. He hasn't been good since 2017. He's a real liability for the Reds because at 1B he's playing a position which usually is staffed by one of the best hitters on the team, usually someone with a lot of power. Votto never had a lot of power and now he doesn't have the average to make up for that. He used to at least be good making contact and drawing walks. He's not even particularly good at that anymore. It's time for the Reds to start thinking about replacing Votto.

Joey Votto is absolutely smashing the baseball in 2021

That's the post

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:16 PM
Not sure what your definition of "good" is but I'd say Votto was "good" in 2018.

2019, I'll give you.

2020 stats should be completely ignored, no matter how good or bad they were.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 02:21 PM
At least Blandino made Flaherty work. 6 pitches.

LaFlamaBlanca
04-25-2021, 02:21 PM
50-33 in PAs. Closer than I thought, can’t really complain about that. Consistent with expectations.

I know WAR is noisy/small sample size etc., but I was surprised to see that on ESPN Tucker's at 0.8 thus far, tied with Nick for team lead.

On the flip side, Eugenio is the third worst in baseball at -0.7, which certainly passes the eye test.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 02:22 PM
Reds plate approaches are woeful...I’m not saying it’s easy but FFS understand the pitcher and catcher have a plan of attack for you. They attack like the battery is just up there throwing.

Larry Schuler
04-25-2021, 02:27 PM
Do we know what studs are eligible to be picked by the Reds with the first pick of the 2021 draft?

757690
04-25-2021, 02:28 PM
So far, looking like it’s still not warm enough for Castillo.

SomeCallMeTim
04-25-2021, 02:29 PM
First to worst.

First is the worst. Geez.

Kc61
04-25-2021, 02:30 PM
Reds plate approaches are woeful...I’m not saying it’s easy but FFS understand the pitcher and catcher have a plan of attack for you. They attack like the battery is just up there throwing.

Reds walk rate on offense has declined over the season so far.

it’s now fourth lowest in the NL.

REDREAD
04-25-2021, 02:30 PM
Here we go again :(

Phoenix2
04-25-2021, 02:32 PM
Feeling pretty beat up over this losing streak. Not sure I can stick with it today if they get down a couple runs.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:32 PM
All in all, that was a much better first inning for Castillo.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 02:32 PM
Suarez footwork cost him a bad throw and Joey DID bail him out.

So that’s good.

REDREAD
04-25-2021, 02:32 PM
yea, good for Castilo to get the DP to end the inning. That was nice.

SomeCallMeTim
04-25-2021, 02:33 PM
To escape that with just 1...whew

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 02:34 PM
Reds walk rate on offense has declined over the season so far.

it’s now fourth lowest in the NL.

I don’t focus on the walk rate so much...it is important. I just want the batters to understand how they are likely to be attacked based on their weaknesses at the plate....or game situation.

RollyInRaleigh
04-25-2021, 02:36 PM
I don’t know what kind of results the Reds think they are getting from their shifting analytics, but they’d be way better off to just play the regular infield positions...they’ve given up nothing but shift hits all weekend...pretty freaking frustrating to watch...


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RollyInRaleigh
04-25-2021, 02:36 PM
The Cardinals, on the other hand...


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Ironman92
04-25-2021, 02:36 PM
Two pitches to take oppo...Suarez refuses

Kc61
04-25-2021, 02:37 PM
I don’t focus on the walk rate so much...it is important. I just want the batters to understand how they are likely to be attacked based on their weaknesses at the plate....or game situation.

Yeah, but walk rate is reflective of batting approach.

With the kind of pitching in baseball today, spin rates, velocity, you’d like to see hitters being selective.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 02:37 PM
Flaherty wastes a lot of pitches

KeefeCato
04-25-2021, 02:37 PM
I don’t know what kind of results the Reds think they are getting from their shifting analytics, but they’d be way better off to just play the regular infield positions...they’ve given up nothing but shift hits all weekend...pretty freaking frustrating to watch...


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I think Geno would be far better off playing normal SS. He was no where near this bad when he first played SS. Back then the shift was rare. I think it messes with him.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:38 PM
Reds seem to be more patient at the plate today, at least.

LaFlamaBlanca
04-25-2021, 02:38 PM
At least that looked better from Geno

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 02:39 PM
Yeah, but walk rate is reflective of batting approach.

With the kind of pitching in baseball today, spin rates, velocity, you’d like to see hitters being selective.

I get it...just reflecting statisticlessly.

Mitri
04-25-2021, 02:39 PM
That was a nice at-bat by Geno. At least he took some pitches that have been automatic swings and misses of late.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 02:40 PM
Senzel with warning track power.

Phoenix2
04-25-2021, 02:41 PM
Some great defense by the Cardinals

REDREAD
04-25-2021, 02:41 PM
I don''t want to seem like a Cardinal's lover, because they annoy me.. but they show that good defense actually does matter.

NatiRedGals
04-25-2021, 02:41 PM
Why haven't they tried Castillo with Stephenson yet? Lifetime Era over 4 with tucker it was 2.2 with curt something gotta give

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 02:42 PM
Shift helped the Reds defense on that one.

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I still don't like the shift.

PerezFan
04-25-2021, 02:43 PM
Not sure what your definition of "good" is but I'd say Votto was "good" in 2018.

2019, I'll give you.

2020 stats should be completely ignored, no matter how good or bad they were.

Votto hit .284 in 2018 with 12 home runs and 67 RBIs. That puts him at the bottom in terms of first base basemen hitting performance. Those stats would be good for a 2B, SS or C, but certainly not a first baseman.

I agree 2020 should be taken with a grain of salt, but then so too should his performance so far in 2021. I would point out for those saying how well he's hitting the ball this year, his average is only .225 right now. Maybe his luck will improve and those hard hit balls will fall in later and improve the average. But does anyone think he can hit .300 again? If he's not hitting .300 he doesn't have the power to be a regular first baseman in this league.

Kc61
04-25-2021, 02:44 PM
I don''t want to seem like a Cardinal's lover, because they annoy me.. but they show that good defense actually does matter.

The Reds will never be really good until they improve this defense. Not saying it’s the first priority, they can be “ok” without it.

But defense really helps your pitching staff, saves pitches, avoids and gets you out of jams.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 02:44 PM
Are you allowed to stand on top of the wall as part of the "shift"?

Red Raindog
04-25-2021, 02:45 PM
This is getting old Mr. Castillo


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ochoa30
04-25-2021, 02:45 PM
Man, that’s an impressive homer.

757690
04-25-2021, 02:45 PM
Castillo not getting swings and misses. Something is still off.

GAC
04-25-2021, 02:46 PM
2-0 Cards on Edman Hr

Kc61
04-25-2021, 02:47 PM
1-0 Cards on Edman Hr

I wish. It’s 2-0, sorry.

REDREAD
04-25-2021, 02:47 PM
Man, down 2-0 on the road feels like being down 7-0.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 02:47 PM
1-0 Cards on Edman Hr

2-0 and it was O'neil.

PerezFan
04-25-2021, 02:47 PM
I don’t know what kind of results the Reds think they are getting from their shifting analytics, but they’d be way better off to just play the regular infield positions...they’ve given up nothing but shift hits all weekend...pretty freaking frustrating to watch...


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Players and teams are adjusting to the shift. That's a very good thing. Maybe it will stop idiots like Manfred who want to outlaw the shift. The man just doesn't like the game of baseball.

Jay Bruce on the other hand couldn't adjust so he chose to retire. That's fine. Adjust or die.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:47 PM
2-0 and it was O'neil.

but otherwise, everything else is correct haha

GAC
04-25-2021, 02:47 PM
Just prior to the HR Welsh bragging how Castillo has really good movement on his fastball today! LOL

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 02:48 PM
but otherwise, everything else is correct haha

Lol

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:48 PM
Here's what I think the Reds really need to do: score runs.

NatiRedGals
04-25-2021, 02:49 PM
Whenever Castillo gives up a run I'm just gonna say maybe it's time to switch catchers

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 02:49 PM
Is it to early to pinch hit for Castillo here.

NatiRedGals
04-25-2021, 02:51 PM
Castillo isn't gonna get benched I don't understand why tucker has to be his catcher

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 02:52 PM
Castillo isn't gonna get benched I don't understand why tucker has to be his catcher

Maybe Castillo asks for Barnhart?

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:53 PM
Here's what the Reds need to do: literally anything.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 02:54 PM
Same crap we’re seeing from last year. These dudes just literally disappear way too often.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 02:54 PM
Castillo still with better average than Suarez.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:55 PM
https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/025/148/BeavisNeverScored.jpg

REDREAD
04-25-2021, 02:56 PM
At least we have the catchy jingle and Rally House girls this year lol

TheBigLebowski
04-25-2021, 02:56 PM
Castillo is a profound disappointment.

Some may disagree (although I’d guess fewer would dissent now than 3 weeks ago), I’d package Castillo and Suarez for a decent return. Suarez may have a lower trade value now than was Frazier did when they finally dumped him for a bullpen catcher and a guy named Rookie who never graduated past that title.

Red Raindog
04-25-2021, 02:57 PM
Here's what I think the Reds really need to do: score runs.

Just getting a hit might improve my mood


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NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 02:59 PM
Cardinals starting pitching has completely shut down the Reds.

One home run by Cast and that's all they've managed to do against all 3 starters.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:02 PM
Nice inning

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:02 PM
Good inning by Castillo. He really fooled Tucker Carlson.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:02 PM
Got to win here. May get swept by the Dodgers. That would be 10 losses in a row...

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:04 PM
Not sure why the Reds didn't just play the Dodgers when they were on the west coast trip. strange to fly out for just 3 games in LA then back to Chicago.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:05 PM
Not sure why the Reds didn't just play the Dodgers when they were on the west coast trip. strange to fly out for just 3 games in LA then back to Chicago.

Once MLB switched to computerized scheduling, this sort of thing happens. It rarely happened when they had humans making the schedule.

Wonderful Monds
04-25-2021, 03:05 PM
Turns out Jim Day was Umkubas all along lmao

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:06 PM
I hope Blandino scores today for Umkubus. It would make him very happy.

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BASE HIT!

Reds Fanatic
04-25-2021, 03:07 PM
Finally a hit

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:07 PM
Here's what the Reds need to do: start cheating or something, I don't know.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:08 PM
The base hit was intentional to set up the double play.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:09 PM
Lmao

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 03:09 PM
Good inning by Castillo. He really fooled Tucker Carlson.

Tucker doesn't like anything on the left or center of plate.

Kc61
04-25-2021, 03:10 PM
Castellanos is usually a free swinger, but this year even more so. Walk rate under 4% when last I checked.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:11 PM
I wonder how long the losing streak would need to be for Bell to be fired? I think 15 or so gets it done. Strong possibility.

Red Raindog
04-25-2021, 03:11 PM
Here's what the Reds need to do: start cheating or something, I don't know.

What if they already are?


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Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:12 PM
Come on now the loser Pirates are ahead in the standings.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:13 PM
What if they already are?


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Wonderful Monds
04-25-2021, 03:13 PM
I wonder how long the losing streak would need to be for Bell to be fired? I think 15 or so gets it done. Strong possibility.

How long was the longest losing streak during Price’s 3-17 span? They’re threatening to go 3-14 if they lose today and quite realistically get swept by the Dodgers.

GAC
04-25-2021, 03:14 PM
"When you're hot you're hot! And when you're not you're not!"

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 03:15 PM
Castillo ERA below 6 !!

GAC
04-25-2021, 03:16 PM
Castillo ERA below 6 !!

After OD he's been slowly putting it together.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:16 PM
The Reds look like they need some caffiene.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:19 PM
For the second day in a row, the Reds starter does a good job but the offense is nonexistent.

RollyInRaleigh
04-25-2021, 03:19 PM
Got to win here. May get swept by the Dodgers. That would be 10 losses in a row...

Would that get rid of Bell?


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Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:19 PM
Would that get rid of Bell?


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Probably not.

Kc61
04-25-2021, 03:20 PM
The Reds look like they need some caffiene.

To say the least. But it’s the fans who may fall asleep.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:20 PM
What happened to Jim Riggleman. I liked him. He seemed like a pretty good interim manager.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:21 PM
I don't see Bell going anywhere this season, no matter what happens.

Wonderful Monds
04-25-2021, 03:23 PM
Maybe Welsh is Umkubas actually

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:24 PM
Maybe Umkubas is Blandino himself.

Wonderful Monds
04-25-2021, 03:25 PM
There’s no way somebody on the broadcast doesn’t read redszone at this point though for real

Wonderful Monds
04-25-2021, 03:26 PM
Really need the DH just so Geno doesn’t actually have to hit anymore


Jesus

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 03:26 PM
https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/025/148/BeavisNeverScored.jpg

I lol’d

TheBigLebowski
04-25-2021, 03:27 PM
We’ve still got my favorite part of every game - the double trouble, just for fun, he still ain’t done David Bell double switcheroo

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:27 PM
I believe that’s Suarez’s 400th K of the season already. Could be off by a few.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:27 PM
Umkubas, if you're actually Blandino, send us a sign by having Bell not letting you start another game once Moose comes back.

Wonderful Monds
04-25-2021, 03:28 PM
Alright folks I can’t subject myself to anymore of this, just got MLB The Show on PS5 last night so I’m gonna go pretend the Reds are actually good in that instead

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:29 PM
This umpire is giving Castillo such a wide zone, lol.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:30 PM
This umpire is giving Castillo such a wide zone, lol.

He really feels sorry for the Reds.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:30 PM
The Reds need to just shift the outfield to standing on the top of the wall.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:30 PM
That was an awful pitch

Reds Fanatic
04-25-2021, 03:31 PM
Another homer. That pretty much ends this game. I am not sure the Reds will score 3 runs this week

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:31 PM
Get somebody up in the bullpen.

Bruce Berenyi
04-25-2021, 03:31 PM
rooting for this time is a joke

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:31 PM
I wonder if Bell feels like they're in the middle of a bad losing streak now?

Alabama Red
04-25-2021, 03:32 PM
As long as Votto is batting in the middle of the order the Reds won’t be competitive because him being there shows the lack of talent. Suarez being bad for the last two seasons has made it worse. It’s not a knock against Votto, everyone ages and he should be in the middle of the lineup. He would be a great asset to the team if he were in the 6 hole. Once Moose is back hopefully that will happen. Suarez needs to figure it out as well.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 03:32 PM
Castillo ERA below 6 !!

Castillo ERA over 6 again......

KeefeCato
04-25-2021, 03:32 PM
rooting for this time is a joke

I always root for time. But it is never on our side.

Wonderful Monds
04-25-2021, 03:32 PM
lol took me long enough to find my glasses I had to witness that


3-14 here we come baby

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 03:33 PM
Still wondering why the Reds shift behind 2nd base on a righty hitter and then pitch outside?

It’s going to go to 2nd baseman traditional territory....but no one is there.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:33 PM
As long as Votto is batting in the middle of the order the Reds won’t be competitive because him being there shows the lack of talent. Suarez being bad for the last two seasons has made it worse. It’s not a knock against Votto, everyone ages and he should be in the middle of the lineup. He would be a great asset to the team if he were in the 6 hole. Once Moose is back hopefully that will happen. Suarez needs to figure it out as well.

Yes Votto 6th and Saurez 7th would be great.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:33 PM
I wonder if Bell feels like they're in the middle of a bad losing streak now?

Nah man. It’s doesn’t feel like that at all. We’re all still feeling good. A few breaks go our way and the wins will come.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:37 PM
Hanging pitches

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:38 PM
Must be nice to have a highly touted prospect who actually performs

RollyInRaleigh
04-25-2021, 03:38 PM
Never ending vein of fools gold in Cincinnati.


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NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:41 PM
Tucker Barnhart's comments after the game yesterday really rubbed me the wrong way. He (and I assume the team) just accepts that they're going to go on long losing streaks at some point during the year. They also seem to expect to not play well when they go out west.

His comments: https://twitter.com/CharlieG__/status/1386307756827631616?s=20

Alabama Red
04-25-2021, 03:42 PM
After the first week I wasn’t guaranteeing winning the division but I thought we would be in it in September. Going to LA on a seven game losing streak and no offense might be a knockout punch.

Alabama Red
04-25-2021, 03:43 PM
Tucker Barnhart's comments after the game yesterday really rubbed me the wrong way. He (and I assume the team) just accepts that they're going to go on long losing streaks at some point during the year. They also seem to expect to not play well when they go out west.

His comments: https://twitter.com/CharlieG__/status/1386307756827631616?s=20
Lorenzen’s comments after getting rocked in his first two spring training games was also disturbing. He think this organization just has a losing culture.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:45 PM
I think David Bell is taking to much Dramamine. No energy from this team.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:47 PM
DAMN

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:48 PM
Don't worry, everyone. Mark Payton is in the on deck circle.

Reds Fanatic
04-25-2021, 03:48 PM
Wow that was scary. India hit in the head

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:49 PM
Man that’s so scary. Glad he looks ok.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 03:50 PM
Unintentional

Red Raindog
04-25-2021, 03:50 PM
Not the first one hitting his head if I recall correctly


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Reds Fanatic
04-25-2021, 03:50 PM
And Bell gets tossed.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:50 PM
Maybe the Reds needed this. Not in the head of course. But they definitely needed a wake up call.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 03:51 PM
Get out of here Bell. We know you support our guys. Go sit down. You know umps are stupid.

Red Raindog
04-25-2021, 03:51 PM
Just throw Bell out
It’s what he wants


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JaxRed
04-25-2021, 03:52 PM
Oh crap, Castellanos just got another 2 game suspension.....

adkindo
04-25-2021, 03:52 PM
Tucker Barnhart's comments after the game yesterday really rubbed me the wrong way. He (and I assume the team) just accepts that they're going to go on long losing streaks at some point during the year. They also seem to expect to not play well when they go out west.

His comments: https://twitter.com/CharlieG__/status/1386307756827631616?s=20

It may be a blind position on my part because I know they were losing before Bell, but I am locked in on the belief Bell is big part of the problem resulting in a losing culture.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:52 PM
Can the ump eject me as well?

Mitri
04-25-2021, 03:53 PM
It may be a blind position on my part because I know they were losing before Bell, but I am locked in on the belief Bell is big part of the problem resulting in a losing culture.

Bell has little if nothing to do with it. It's poor roster construction and really bad player performance. Bell does just about all he can with this lemon of a team.

InsaneinthBrame
04-25-2021, 03:54 PM
India is not happy

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:54 PM
God I hate Cardinal fans.

texasdave
04-25-2021, 03:54 PM
Got to win here. May get swept by the Dodgers. That would be 10 losses in a row...

If the streak reaches 10, will Marty come back and shave his head again?

Reds Fanatic
04-25-2021, 03:54 PM
Just throw Bell out
It’s what he wants


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If we could just figure out a way to get Bell thrown out before he makes out the lineup cards

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:55 PM
If we could just figure out a way to get Bell thrown out before he makes out the lineup cards

How about a suspension. He gets ejected once a week it seems.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 03:55 PM
I hope we see Hendrix again. We now have a lot of guys rested, though.

Red Raindog
04-25-2021, 03:56 PM
At least it was a base runner actually left on base


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ochoa30
04-25-2021, 03:57 PM
Can’t hit a hanging slider. That’s why Blandino and Payton are AAA players.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:57 PM
If the streak reaches 10, will Marty come back and shave his head again?

Revealing a Laura's Lean Beef tattoo on his head

InsaneinthBrame
04-25-2021, 03:58 PM
Where is Perez when you need him. With his control he could make this game go nuclear

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White flag fullmer in topitch

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 03:59 PM
Bell made sure there's a double switch coming as he exits.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 03:59 PM
Bell made sure there's a double switch coming as he exits.

lol

Larkin Fan
04-25-2021, 04:01 PM
Bell made sure there's a double switch coming as he exits.

It's pre-programmed.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:03 PM
Here comes homer number 3

RedTeamGo!
04-25-2021, 04:04 PM
These guys suck

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:04 PM
The Reds are going to get a comeback win here and then go on a tear and sweep the Dodgers in Dodger stadium.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:05 PM
The Reds are going to get a comeback win here and then go on a tear and sweep the Dodgers in Dodger stadium.

It would be like them to suddenly play the Dodgers really well. We'll see.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 04:06 PM
The Reds hottest hitter is coming up!!!

Like saying the tallest midget

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:08 PM
One hit?

One gosh darn hit?

M2
04-25-2021, 04:08 PM
Carson Fullmer needs to give Luis Castillo some notes on how not to make Tyler O'Neill look like a superstar.

Reds Fanatic
04-25-2021, 04:08 PM
Winker homers!

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:08 PM
Hey, a run!

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:09 PM
At least they won’t be shut out again. Nice swing by Winker.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:09 PM
Nice Hr Jessie. These one run HRs are killin us! LOL

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:10 PM
My crystal ball is looking good.

Red Raindog
04-25-2021, 04:11 PM
I turned my head and this strange character appeared in the score box.

I understand it’s called a run.


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ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:11 PM
What an awful swing by Votto.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:11 PM
People complaining about Suarez, and justifiably, but #3 spot (Votto) ain't helping us.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:11 PM
Well, that sucked.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:12 PM
People complaining about Suarez, and justifiably, but #3 spot (Votto) ain't helping us.

Drop em' both down.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:13 PM
Suarez just can’t guess right

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:13 PM
God Saurez sucks.

757690
04-25-2021, 04:13 PM
The DP Votto hit into makes this upcoming Suarez K more palatable

Lol, he K’d before I could even type this out.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:13 PM
That was a helluva pitch. NIce location with two strikes

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:13 PM
Things are going well in Reds country.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:14 PM
That was a helluva pitch. NIce location with two strikes

Well you can pretty much put it on the lower outside corner every pitch. Saurez cannot hit that pitch this year.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:14 PM
Drop em' both down.

There ain't nobody under them really tearing it up LOL

adkindo
04-25-2021, 04:14 PM
It would be like them to suddenly play the Dodgers really well. We'll see.

I recall in 2018....we were really bad and went to LA and swept 4 games against the Dodgers....Mahle and Castillo got 2 of the 4 wins.

Mitri
04-25-2021, 04:15 PM
Bring up Garcia and platoon Votto/Suarez at 1B

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:15 PM
That was a helluva pitch. NIce location with two strikes

Yes it was. That’s why he should have swing at the 2 fastballs that he got in hitters counts but he’s overthinking. He’s broken.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 04:17 PM
People complaining about Suarez, and justifiably, but #3 spot (Votto) ain't helping us.

Joey getting caught up in the hype around him approaching Cal’s record. It’s affecting his offense.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:17 PM
There ain't nobody under them really tearing it up LOL

I disagree. The pitchers are pretty much hitting better.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:17 PM
"Good to see Castillo start to put things together"

"If a couple of those balls get through, we would have seen a different result"

"The mood in the clubhouse is good"

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:17 PM
Matt Carpenter .077 BA? .300+ OPS yeah, he's struggling LOL

KeefeCato
04-25-2021, 04:18 PM
Matt Carpenter .077 BA? .300+ OPS yeah, he's struggling LOL

He was probably juicing during his good seasons.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:18 PM
I disagree. The pitchers are pretty much hitting better.

Not Votto. And you ain't gonna put the pitching spot at #3 or $4 though lol

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:19 PM
Matt Carpenter .077 BA? .300+ OPS yeah, he's struggling LOL

Geno is like, "Man, that guy is struggling"

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:19 PM
I recall in 2018....we were really bad and went to LA and swept 4 games against the Dodgers....Mahle and Castillo got 2 of the 4 wins.

That's the game. **** happens!

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:19 PM
Geno is like, "Man, that guy is struggling"

Haha that made me laugh.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 04:20 PM
Fulmer and Hembree don't seem to be anything special. But they seem to be 'professional pitchers' that can give you quality innings.

InsaneinthBrame
04-25-2021, 04:20 PM
The most frustrating about Vottos ab bat is they had the shift on and was given a outside pitch. If he just went with the pitch instead of pulling it it would have been a hit and it could have created a rally.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:21 PM
Nice play by Matt Carpenter at SS.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:21 PM
Fulmer puts in two solid innings

MoneyInTheBank
04-25-2021, 04:22 PM
Votto hit .284 in 2018 with 12 home runs and 67 RBIs. That puts him at the bottom in terms of first base basemen hitting performance. Those stats would be good for a 2B, SS or C, but certainly not a first baseman.

I agree 2020 should be taken with a grain of salt, but then so too should his performance so far in 2021. I would point out for those saying how well he's hitting the ball this year, his average is only .225 right now. Maybe his luck will improve and those hard hit balls will fall in later and improve the average. But does anyone think he can hit .300 again? If he's not hitting .300 he doesn't have the power to be a regular first baseman in this league.

According to what metric(s)?

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:22 PM
Fulmer and Hembree don't seem to be anything special. But they seem to be 'professional pitchers' that can give you quality innings.

Fulmer has been pretty solid other than the other day vs. the DBacks.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:22 PM
I think the Cardinals are trying to jam my live feed. Starting to get a little glitchy.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 04:23 PM
Fulmer has been pretty solid other than the other day vs. the DBacks.

And if I recall correctly he had a 2.45 ERA when he walked off the mound and Perez let all runners score.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:24 PM
I've heard of offenses suddenly going south. I'd say this team is headin' through the Straits of Magellan right now (lol)

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 04:24 PM
Anyone else on MLB.TV getting the IBM Golf commercial? Reminds me of a certain line from Seger's Night Moves.....

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:25 PM
They should take every pitch

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:25 PM
Don't swing at the first pitch, don't swing at the first pitch.

Tony Cloninger
04-25-2021, 04:26 PM
The most frustrating about Vottos ab bat is they had the shift on and was given a outside pitch. If he just went with the pitch instead of pulling it it would have been a hit and it could have created a rally.

No no
No. He’s the white flag man. He sucks already. Even before he pitches.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:27 PM
Come on Tucker Farmhart you got to swing with 2 strikes.

Tony Cloninger
04-25-2021, 04:28 PM
The Reds have swept the Dodgers when they were playing at their worst in 2001. When Whiffey. I mean Griffey was out. I couldn’t resist that old nickname someone gave him all those years ago.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:28 PM
Barnhart smoked big time for the K!! Beautiful pitch

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 04:29 PM
Tucker might be starting to cool off.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:29 PM
The Reds have swept the Dodgers when they were playing at their worst in 2001. When Whiffey. I mean Griffey was out. I couldn’t resist that old nickname someone gave him all those years ago.

Whiffey is not your savior!

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:30 PM
The Reds might have been losers with Griffey but when he was healthy, man was it fun watching him.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:31 PM
Too bad the Reds do not have a Junior in his prime hitting third right now.

Ironman92
04-25-2021, 04:31 PM
Nice footwork Edman....should’ve been going across the bag to avoid.

Thanks,
Reds

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:31 PM
Cards miss the DP with Farmer going to 2B on passed ball

Tony Cloninger
04-25-2021, 04:32 PM
Whiffey is not your savior!

I blame John Allen.

Cop-A-Freel
04-25-2021, 04:33 PM
I said even when we played well that as Votto goes, so does the team. We’re seeing it. The sooner we can get rid of him, the better.

JaxRed
04-25-2021, 04:34 PM
Gallagher

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:34 PM
I said even when we played well that as Votto goes, so does the team. We’re seeing it. The sooner we can get rid of him, the better.

When in doubt, blame Votto I guess

Alf_Red_E
04-25-2021, 04:34 PM
You don't have to get them all now... ummm it's the 8th

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:34 PM
I said even when we played well that as Votto goes, so does the team. We’re seeing it. The sooner we can get rid of him, the better.

Signing him to that mega contract was the biggest mistake since signing Griffey to his contract. Thank God we did not sign Trevor Bauer.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:34 PM
I said even when we played well that as Votto goes, so does the team. We’re seeing it. The sooner we can get rid of him, the better.

Unless he gets a hit in the 9th, he will have gone this entire series hitless with 1 walk.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:34 PM
2 RUNS!

Reds Fanatic
04-25-2021, 04:35 PM
Naquin drives in a run 4-2

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:35 PM
NIce AB by Naquin ti finally knock Farmer in 4-2 now

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:35 PM
Nice hit Naquin.

Alf_Red_E
04-25-2021, 04:35 PM
a little lead for the head for the stadium crowd

Cop-A-Freel
04-25-2021, 04:36 PM
When in doubt, blame Votto I guess

You’re right. Money well spent. Stellar play for him thus far.

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:36 PM
Umkubas...it's all up to you.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:37 PM
Umkubas...it's all up to you.

Lets go Umkubas

M2
04-25-2021, 04:37 PM
Super professional AB by Naquin there.

ochoa30
04-25-2021, 04:37 PM
You’re right. Money well spent. Stellar play for him thus far.

Not the point. The whole team is playing like crap yet some reds fans will always single out Votto. He’s old, he earned his money, get over it already.

Hamilton95
04-25-2021, 04:37 PM
Man I really wanted to start rooting for stanford cardinal baseball with umkubus.

GAC
04-25-2021, 04:37 PM
Every time I watch Blandino bat it makes me want to apologize to Denis Menke! LMAO

NebraskaRed
04-25-2021, 04:38 PM
You failed us, Umkubas.

Alf_Red_E
04-25-2021, 04:39 PM
Not the point. The whole team is playing like crap yet some reds fans will always single out Votto. He’s old, he earned his money, get over it already.

Did you know Griffey's contract is still on the books? They will be paying him a few more years too

757690
04-25-2021, 04:41 PM
Btw, Senzel now at 2B.

Cop-A-Freel
04-25-2021, 04:42 PM
Not the point. The whole team is playing like crap yet some reds fans will always single out Votto. He’s old, he earned his money, get over it already.

The whole team isn’t batting in the 2/3/4 hole every game. Winker is getting on base.

When all else fails, blame Farmer and Blandino I guess.