5/8/05 reds-dodgers game

[schroomytunes]

O.K. we have the sunday night game on ESPN. Milton's going against Weaver, we may have a chance to win 2 in a row.Would be really nice to see a sell-out here and give the boys a boost before the Pads come in. Also.it shows Lindner that even though times are tough the fans are still here. Maybe ol Carl will then force DanO to do something other than a simple roster move. I think the lineup should be;
1)Jimenez
2)Lopez
3)casey
4)Dunn
5)griffey
6)kearns
7)randa
8)larue
I think we should stick to this lineup until wily mo gets back,its the best we got and use Freel to give guys days off(miley's super sub).

[OldRightHander]

I'm hoping for a good crowd as well. I'm taking my mother, our little tradition every year for mother's day. Hopefully Milton can keep the ball in the park tomorrow night and the offense can get it going again.

[CTA513]

If Milton pitches inside and keeps the ball down we will have a chance. He didnt that his last start and went 6 innings gave up 5 hits and 1 run. I hope he can do the same or better on sunday.

[schroomytunes]

Make as much noise as you can! we need to show the boys at ESPN we dont care about how much you pick on our staff, we love our REDS! Have Fun my man, wish I was there! :beerme:

[schroomytunes]

now pass the peanuts......and the beer!

[fisch11]

I'll be in Primetime....I'm 2-0 this season at games!

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn has hit six of his eight homeruns this year in games televised by ESPN. Let's hope he can continue that trend and hit about two more Sunday night.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Dunn probably doesn't like the fact that he doesn't get the attention he deserves on ESPN, which makes him extra motivated for the games on their network.

[schroomytunes]

Dunn is going to have a helluva game tomorrow, I can feel it. I'm also gonna go out on a limb and predict Milton does too. Let's give the boys in the pen a much needed rest!

[TeamBoone]

Dunn probably doesn't like the fact that he doesn't get the attention he deserves on ESPN, which makes him extra motivated for the games on their network.

I don't think Adam Dunn cares about ESPN exposure. He's never come across as that kind of person.

[fisch11]

Let's hope this isn't going to be the Mother's Day Massacre part II. I think we get a winning streak rolling to get back to .500!

[CincyRedsFan30]

I was actually being a bit sarcastic, I just forgot to use the ;)

[PuffyPig]

Dunn probably doesn't like the fact that he doesn't get the attention he deserves on ESPN, which makes him extra motivated for the games on their network.

I'm betting on the coincidence of a small sample size.

[CincyRedsFan30]

As I said before, I was just being sarcastic. Sorry for any confusion.

[reds44]

Guess what?


WE CAN WIN A SERIES TODAY!


YEA

[Matt700wlw]

This thing better not be blacked out locally, because the Reds website isn't listing any TV coverage

I'll be mad!!

[Eric_Davis]

Win a series against one of the three best teams in the league, and get things going.

Milton gets win #3 tonight on his way to a 16-win season.

[6-4-3]

The crowds for this series have been decent, if you factor in the 7-game skid entering the series. Hopefully a crowd of 30,000 for Sunday Night Baseball.

[reds44]

This thing better not be blacked out locally, because the Reds website isn't listing any TV coverage

I'll be mad!!

It wont be, its National TV

[Gainesville Red]

It's gonna be great, today's been so long. It needs to be 8 o'clock a little faster, don't you think?

[flyer85]

I don't think Adam Dunn cares about ESPN exposure. He's never come across as that kind of person.If you read on one of the blogs recent interview with Lancaster where they talked about what the players were like that would seem to be true. Lancaster's main point about Dunn was that he is not defined by baseball and caught up in the trappings that come with it. Very interesting read

[Caveat Emperor]

Well, I'm heading down to the GABP tonight for my second game of the year. I figured my attending yesterday did the team some good, so we'll see if we can't make it 2 for 2. :beerme:

[flyer85]

I feel better ... Aurilia is back in the lineup.

Freel
Lopez
Casey
Jr
Dunn
Randa
Aurilia
Larue

Miley is officially developmentally disabled

[Falls City Beer]

I feel better ... Aurilia is back in the lineup.

Freel
Lopez
Casey
Jr
Dunn
Randa
Aurilia
Larue

Miley is officially developmentally disabled

That lineup absolutely blows corn. Casey and Junior are like collapsing stars, even light cannot escape.

[NCRed]

Thats it/ Kearns is just not valued by this coaching staff (*unless there is an injury we dont know about). Basically now we have Aurilia playing in front of Kearns. Why oh Why must this be.

[OnBaseMachine]

:rolleyes:

Aurilia over Kearns is a joke.

My lineup:

Freel
Kearns
Dunn
Griffey
Randa
Casey
Lopez
LaRue

or

Freel
Dunn
Griffey
Kearns
Casey
Randa
Lopez
LaRue

[Golgafrinchan]

Jimenez enters the game yesterday and goes 3-for-3 with two doubles.

Miley responds by sitting him on the bench in favor of the rotting corpse of Rich Aurilia.

Unreal.

[Matt700wlw]

That lineup absolutely blows corn. Casey and Junior are like collapsing stars, even light cannot escape.

You mean the 11 game hitting streak Junior?

[flyer85]

You mean the 11 game hitting streak Junior?the Jr with the .730 OPS maybe. Of course Casey is checking in at .670

[PickOff]

Jimenez enters the game yesterday and goes 3-for-3 with two doubles.

Miley responds by sitting him on the bench in favor of the rotting corpse of Rich Aurilia.

Unreal.

I'm sure Miley would remind you that Jimenez accomplished that feat coming off the bench, and Kearns as well for that matter. Clearly that is where they feel most comfortable. ;)

[Walkerforpres]

Puke. x 2. That's awful for a nationally televised game. Isn't the idea to get your BEST players showcased for a national audience? Aurilia over Kearns is pure rubbish.

Of course if they win 9-2 we'll be too happy to bother with the details.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Just amazing. I thought Miley had finally figured it out, but obviously not.

Why is Kearns not playing and Aurilia is?

Apparently Pena/Kearns are both out of his favor now.

[Matt700wlw]

Just amazing. I thought Miley had finally figured it out, but obviously not.

Why is Kearns not playing and Aurilia is?

Apparently Pena/Kearns are both out of his favor now.

Pena should be on the DL if his quad is still acting up...this organization playing short handed time and time again baffles me

[westofyou]

the Jr with the .730 OPS maybe. Of course Casey is checking in at .670

Sean Casey 18.75% of his hits are EBH, I wish he was fast.

Ryan Freel in RF to put Kearns on the Bench vs Weaver is a shame (I'm assuming Pena is still hurting)

Lopez at 2nd now means we have 3 2nd baseman and 1Aurilia and 5 OF's and 1 Aurilia.

I think we have too many Aurlia's IMO.

[6-4-3]

Kearns is simply being prohibited from "getting it going" and that is sad.

[OnBaseMachine]

It's quite obvious that this organization doesn't like Kearns. Shame.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Pena should be on the DL if his quad is still acting up...this organization playing short handed time and time again baffles me

I agree.

They did it all year last year as O'Brien chuckled his head off about it and they are doing it again this year.

[BrooklynRedz]

I fail to see the logic in not DL-ing Pena, even if there is the possibility he will not require the full 15 days.

[KronoRed]

This went on when Bowden was the manager, players being hurt but not being DLd...after a week it's time to make that move :rant:

It some way to save money? :help:

[westofyou]

It's quite obvious that this organization doesn't like Kearns. Shame.

Nah, it's obvious that Dave thinks that Vets are the way to go and that his "shuffling" of the lineup and the insertion of "speed" at the top has a greater cache over speed at the top and Kearns in the middle.

Freel officially has the worst RF arm in baseball, it might take a couple of guys taking bases from him for that to sink in.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Jeff Weaver has given up 55 fly balls and 39 ground balls this year, so I'm hoping our power hitters can get hit some pitches out against him. (Even though he has given up two HR in 36.2 IP this year). It would seem GABP would be the place where he might have a rough night if he pitches like he normally does in allowing FB.

[schroomytunes]

This is crazy. Kearns and D'Lo had awesome games yesterday and Miley for all his wisdom decides not to start them. Why oh why! does he continue to follow in the footsteps of Bob Boone?

[Gainesville Red]

I don't know what to say, not the line-up I was looking for.

[pedro]

Miley must be insane.

Or the Reds are seriously shopping Kearns and don't want to get him hurt.

[KronoRed]

I think they are shopping him..for middle relief help probably :bang:

[SirFelixCat]

Sad, but go Reds :)

[TRF]

Hey SC, PBS (one of my many jobs) is running a sspecial on Tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle.

You are gonna love it here in June!

[SirFelixCat]

Hey SC, PBS (one of my many jobs) is running a sspecial on Tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle.

You are gonna love it here in June!\


Yay, I can't wait. :thumbdown

[CincyRedsFan30]

\


Yay, I can't wait. :thumbdown

Ahh... "you say :thumbdown , I say :thumbup: , :thumbup: :thumbup: , I don't know why you say :thumbdown I say :thumbup: "

OK, I had to do that. ;)

[TRF]

3 years ago, Happy Texas was all but wiped out.

kinda like the reds rotation.

and now back to your regularly scheduled game thread.

[Matt700wlw]

I love seeing the hometown team on national TV :)

(Reds or Bengals)

[KySteveH]

Is Mike Edwards the same Mike Edwards that was in the Reds org a couple (few) years back? Think he made it as high as Louisville in 2002 perhaps.

[KronoRed]

Is Mike Edwards the same Mike Edwards that was in the Reds org a couple (few) years back? Think he made it as high as Louisville in 2002 perhaps.

Yep

[KySteveH]

Holy Cow, did I just see Junior wearing short sleeves???!!! It's like seeing Michael Tucker without the turtleneck!

[Matt700wlw]

Casey's mom is in the crowd :thumbup:

[KySteveH]

Casey's mom is in the crowd :thumbup:

The did a short piece where she spoke from her home about "Sean-y".

[flyer85]

having to watch RA is making me feel ill.

[flyer85]

I have a title for the 2005 Reds - "Dumb and Dumber"

[Elam]

Freel!!!
Maybe his arm sucks but that was a nice catch!

[Riverfront]

Wooooo. Nice catch by Freel. Now let's score some runs!

[Gainesville Red]

best catch I've seen all year. Still want Kearns out there, but that is a hell of a grab from Freel.

[Matt700wlw]

Gotta love :freel:

:thumbup:

[Matt700wlw]

Holy Crap!!

Milton HR!!

[Elam]

Milton HR!!!

[Gainesville Red]

What????!!!!!!!!!!! So far tonight Milton loves the hitters park! Awesome.

[Gallen5862]

Milton hits a homerun!

[Matt700wlw]

Milton's homer: 388 feet

[CincyRedsFan30]

Jeff Weaver has given up 55 fly balls and 39 ground balls this year, so I'm hoping our power hitters can get hit some pitches out against him. (Even though he has given up two HR in 36.2 IP this year). It would seem GABP would be the place where he might have a rough night if he pitches like he normally does in allowing FB.

:thumbup: ;)

[flyer85]

DP Machine at it again

[howyoufreelin]

How many is that for Mighty Casey this year? Miley, get him out of the 3 hole.

[Matt700wlw]

Junior!!!!!!

[Gallen5862]

Nice catch by Junior to save a homerun.

[howyoufreelin]

best catch I've seen all year. Still want Kearns out there, but that is a hell of a grab from Freel.

Did Jr. just top that one?

[Petitt33]

JR robbed Bradley!

Milton walks Kent.

[Walkerforpres]

Argh! Show it again! :)

[Matt700wlw]

This national TV thing gets Junior going!!

[Walkerforpres]

Griffey!

[Gallen5862]

Junior homerun 504 ties eddie murray.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Originally Posted by CincyRedsFan30
Jeff Weaver has given up 55 fly balls and 39 ground balls this year, so I'm hoping our power hitters can get hit some pitches out against him. (Even though he has given up two HR in 36.2 IP this year). It would seem GABP would be the place where he might have a rough night if he pitches like he normally does in allowing FB...


(Ahem)

[Matt700wlw]

Nothing cheap about that HR...that was a no doubter!

...I've missed that swing!

[Larry Schuler]

So that's what it looks like to have an ace on the mound!

[Matt700wlw]

Come on Milton, don't go Wilson on us.... :pray:

[Matt700wlw]

Nice, Lopez :rolleyes:

[Playadlc]

That's not a hit, I don't care what the techincal call is on that...that goes down as an error in my book.

[flyer85]

we could be down 3-4 by the time this is over

[howyoufreelin]

saw that one coming...

[Playadlc]

Eric Milton is absolutely terrible.

[Matt700wlw]

That was predictable...

[flyer85]

Gopher King strikes again. That's what $25M looks like

[Aronchis]

Milton looks like Lowe did during yesterday's game, so hittable it is sad.

[Matt700wlw]

Someone is now warming up....just now

[alexad]

Milton is going to give up the long ball, I just wish the bases were not loaded and it was a player who has not hit a homerun all season.

One win over the last nine is better than no wins over the last nine. (Just trying to find some positive in this whole mess).

I still say somebody's head has to roll over this whole situation.

[MartyFan]

Yikes!!

[alexad]

Someone is now warming up....just now

Matt, this surprises you how????

[Matt700wlw]

Matt, this surprises you how????

Doesn't....just reporting :D

[Matt700wlw]

Don't count the redlegs out yet...

[alexad]

I never do, but it appears I could manage this team right now and get better production. Lopez is playing well tonight and should be left there, no strings attached. I do not care where he plays as long as he is playing.

[Matt700wlw]

I never do, but it appears I could manage this team right now and get better production. Lopez is playing well tonight and should be left there, no strings attached. I do not care where he plays as long as he is playing.

I would agree...he's EARNED it (and that is all I wanted him to do)

I was OK with him not starting over Aurilia in the beginning, but wanted him to take advantage of his opportunities....he's done that

[flyer85]

don't think Casey can GIDP here

[Playadlc]

I never do, but it appears I could manage this team right now and get better production. Lopez is playing well tonight and should be left there, no strings attached. I do not care where he plays as long as he is playing.

It is embarrassing that this kid is not the everyday SS on this team. Absolutely embarrassing.

[Matt700wlw]

Come on, Weaver!!! He's fragile!!!

[Aronchis]

Getting a little wild there eh Jeffrey?

[Petitt33]

Dunn's due a blast.

[Matt700wlw]

Dunn hasn't had a sac fly since July 2 years ago.....:lol:

[Petitt33]

Dunn walks. Bases loaded for Randa

[Petitt33]

Randa flies out to center.

Aurilia is coming up. :(

[flyer85]

sure glad we have a good hitter behind Dunn. Now Aurilia, nice lineup construction Dave

[Gallen5862]

We have got to get some runs!

[flyer85]

Weaver certainly isn't pitching too contact

[Petitt33]

Aurilia K's.

[Matt700wlw]

wow :rolleyes:

[Playadlc]

Jeff Weaver has filthy stuff. He struggles with location at times, but his stuff is as good as anyone, IMO.

[butlerbulldogs]

why isn't Lopez playing SS, and Kearns or Wily MO in the OF, would have loved to see one of those guys up instead of Aurilla

great call, MILEY!!

[flyer85]

no first pitch fastball GS for Weaver, the only pitch he threw for a strike once he got in trouble was a breaking ball

[Aronchis]

That 6th inning is a good representation of what Reds baseball is all about.

FWIW, I am thinking Aurilia is thinking of himself as the "a man's man" type player.

[alexad]

Jeff Weaver has filthy stuff. He struggles with location at times, but his stuff is as good as anyone, IMO.
Just think he could be pitching for the Reds, but the BIG BOYS did not want to spend the money and make a trade for him a few years ago.

[butlerbulldogs]

not like Kearns hasn't been swinging a hot bat??

[flyer85]

Jeff Weaver has filthy stuff. He struggles with location at times, but his stuff is as good as anyone, IMO.No, Randa and Aurilia are just dumb hitters, they got themselves out. That was what Weaver was counting on

[flynn78]

Could someone please keep me calm? I once again seem to have convinced myself that we turned a corner. AHHHHHHH :bang:

[flynn78]

Groundhog Day!!!!!!!!!

[Petitt33]

Damn, why do I keep watching this crap.

[flyer85]

BTW, an 85 mph fastball with a slider that breaks mostly in the horizontal plane is not nasty stuff.

[howyoufreelin]

Why to go Milty...

[Aronchis]

No, Randa and Aurilia are just dumb hitters, they got themselves out. That was what Weaver was counting on

I agree. The Weaver lovefest isn't appealing considering his past numbers and personality. I don't see the "great" stuff.

[flyer85]

Groundhog Day!!!!!!!!!except this one won't be ending for 3 years.

[Tommyjohn25]

Good thing they kept Milton in this inning, because that extra run the Dodgers scored really helped. This is ridiculous. :rolleyes:

[Petitt33]

I thought we signed Milton to be an "innings eater." I don't think he's got through the 7th inning yet this season.

[toledodan]

the human batting tee is finally out of the game! :bang: how many years is milton signed for? :mooner:

[bucknutdet]

Hurt me, Milton Bradley crushed that one.

[Aronchis]

except this one won't be ending for 3 years.

Maybe the Yankees will get desperate and take him considering that his salary is only 4 million this year with the rest paid in signing bonus.

[Playadlc]

No, Randa and Aurilia are just dumb hitters, they got themselves out. That was what Weaver was counting on

I agree that Aurilla is a dumb hitter, but I have no idea how you can't think Weaver has good stuff watching this game. I'm not saying he is a top notch SP, he doesn't have the head to be that, but his stuff is nasty, IMO.

[Matt700wlw]

Aurilia gone...Lopez moves to short...Jiminez goes to second

[ws1990reds]

Eric's just collecting a paycheck. Anyone else the Reds can try that have something more than a pulse?

[Petitt33]

the human batting tee is finally out of the game! :bang: how many years is milton signed for? :mooner:
Unfortunately, we get to look at him two years after this season. :thumbdown

[Petitt33]

Aurilia gone...Lopez moves to short...Jiminez goes to second
A little to late...

[flynn78]

I agree. The Weaver lovefest isn't appealing considering his past numbers and personality. I don't see the "great" stuff.
I agree Aronchis,Weaver is sometimes really good, sometimes really bad. No proof that he can be one or the other consistently.

[flyer85]

I agree that Aurilla is a dumb hitter, but I have no idea how you can't think Weaver has good stuff watching this game. I'm not saying he is a top notch SP, he doesn't have the head to be that, but his stuff is nasty, IMO.no he doesn't and his 5.7 ERA attests to that. He had mediocre stuff but is a smart pitcher who counts on most hitters not being patient and will get themselves out chasing his junk(that really only applies for RH hitters). He has nothing for the lefties and he knows it. He had no intention of pitching to Jr or Dunn because he wasn't afraid of Randa and Aurilia.

[flynn78]

I think like Jo Dee Messina "my give a damn is busted" about the Reds.

[Matt700wlw]

Jeff Weaver is an inning eater...he's still truckin'

[flyer85]

somebody remind me why Miley is the manager.

[SunDeck]

somebody remind me why Miley is the manager.

Because he'll do laundry, too.

[Playadlc]

no he doesn't and his 5.7 ERA attests to that. He had mediocre stuff but is a smart pitcher who counts on most hitters not being patient and will get themselves out chasing his junk(that really only applies for RH hitters). He has nothing for the lefties and he knows it. He had no intention of pitching to Jr or Dunn because he wasn't afraid of Randa and Aurilia.

Weaver has a career ERA right around 4.5. He will be right around that # at the end of the year.

[Matt700wlw]

I'm quickly becomming a Felipe Lopez fan

[flyer85]

the innings eater didnt make it thru 7. He averages 6IP per start, that would be an innings eater by Reds standards

[Aronchis]

Because he'll do laundry, too.

also Carl Lindner's as well obviously.

Lopez is feeling it right now, Casey needs to produce.

[flyer85]

Weaver has a career ERA right around 4.5. He will be right around that # at the end of the year.exactly ... a below average pitcher.

[flynn78]

somebody remind me why Miley is the manager.
I think it is because the Reds are cheap and so is his contract and he is a career minor leaguer who jumped at the chance. :D

[Playadlc]

exactly ... a below average pitcher.

A below average pitcher with very good stuff. :p:

[flynn78]

I just saw we are third worst in the league with RISP. I feel for those other two teams, I really do beacause it is driving me crazy! :bang:

[flyer85]

A below average pitcher with very good stuff. :p:good command and very mediocre stuff.

[Matt700wlw]

19,634 showed up for the ESPN game tonight

[flyer85]

game could have been very different if you had added Kearns and subtracted Aurilia

[flyer85]

Due to lineup construction a team with no margin for error starts off giving the other team a handicap before the game begins

Weaver looked at that lineup and knew he could handle the 6-7-8 hitters without a problem

[Matt700wlw]

7.25 and 6.18 is the ERA for Paul Wilson and Eric Milton in that order...

...that's the top of this rotation :help:

[CincyRedsFan30]

7.25 and 6.18 is the ERA for Paul Wilson and Eric Milton in that order...

...that's the top of this rotation :help:

Don't forget to throw in Ortiz and Claussen. :help:

[Matt700wlw]

Don't forget to throw in Ortiz and Claussen. :help:

I don't want a headache......


side note: nobody warming up in bullpen

[flyer85]

love that Ricky Stone ... he fits perfectly in this pen.

[Playadlc]

good command and very mediocre stuff.

Well, to quote Ron Burgundy..."agree to disagree"

[flynn78]

Reds pitching staff meet Rented Mule.
Rented Mule this is the Reds pitching staff.
You have a lot in common.

[Matt700wlw]

This pitching staff gets worse every year and Don Gullett gets a free pass.....amazing

[Matt700wlw]

This is pretty pathetic for the national spotlight....I hope the nation is getting a nice laugh :bang:

[Aronchis]

Ricky?......Ricky?.......Ricky Ricky Ricky :mooner:

[flyer85]

This pitching staff gets worse every year and Don Gullett gets a free pass.....amazingNobody can make the Ricky Stones any good. He has to have pinpoint control to have success, his stuff is garbage

[Matt700wlw]

Nobody can make the Ricky Stones any good. He has to have pinpoint control to have success, his stuff is garbage

Ok...our talent evaluators and scouts don't get fired then --- something needs to be done

[flyer85]

the judy hitter almost got a dinger

[Aronchis]

Stone just got mighty lucky against the smurf.

[flyer85]

Ok...our talent evaluators and scouts don't get fired then --- something needs to be doneI believe you are starting to catch on. The problems start in the FO.

[flyer85]

If Dunn played against the Reds he'd hit 70 HRs

[flyer85]

night will end with no Kearns or WMP

Tracy ought to send Miley a thank you card

[Matt700wlw]

Weber in....hasn't pitched in a week

[CincyRedsFan30]

More good news... we get to face Peavy tomorrow night! ;)

[flyer85]

More good news... we get to face Peavy tomorrow night! ;)I'm sure Aurilia will get him

[CincyRedsFan30]

Weber has nothing left at all. He is wild by a foot or two. Please release him!

[CincyRedsFan30]

I'm sure Aurilia will get him

I wonder if he'll bat 6th or 7th tomorrow night?! I'm so excited about finding out, I'm just hanging on the edge of my seat already!

[Matt700wlw]

Weber has nothing left at all. He is wild by a foot or two. Please release him!

Do you think DanO would do that? This was one of his big acquistions since this is the year to be competetive....

[flyer85]

Red's motto ... "bring us your tired, your hungry, your crappy relievers."

[CincyRedsFan30]

Do you think DanO would do that? This was one of his big acquistions since this is the year to be competetive....

True. He also brings that vet. presence and knows how to handle himself.

As O'Brien said to Lance the other day, we need to be confident in him. He just needs a little more time. Just a few more months before we give up on him!

[flyer85]

Weber has nothing left at all. He is wild by a foot or two. Please release him!I think the main problem is he is scared to throw it over the plate

[Matt700wlw]

True. He also brings that vet. presence and knows how to handle himself.

As O'Brien said to Lance the other day, we need to be confident in him. He just needs a little more time. Just a few more months before we give up on him!

This team won't survive a few more months...if something is not addressed VERY soon, any hope of a successful season will officially be gone - it's grim now but there is at least time to attempt to fix it

Glad to see they're being patient

[flyer85]

This team won't survive a few more months...This team is finished already. There is no redeeming this pitching staff

[CincyRedsFan30]

Unfortunately, sad bad true statements. Very sad.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Can Ben make it more fun by getting the opponent into double-digit runs again?

[CincyRedsFan30]

He's getting close... as the crowd boos.... ;)

[Matt700wlw]

I should just laugh...

[Aronchis]

Can Ben make it more fun by getting the opponent into double-digit runs again?

He is doing his part.

[butlerbulldogs]

release Weber, fire Miley (what is he doing talking to ESPN during the game?? he should be worried about winning a ballgame!!), cut Aurilla (bring up Ray Olmedo to back up felipe Lopez)
ahhhhhh!!!!this is killing me!! we need to make changes

[flyer85]

why not give a guy like Shearn a chance. 20IP 12H 27Ks. He supposedly throws pretty hard.

Last year the Indians will awful but they kept switching people out until they found some guys in AAA(betancourt, Miller, Howry that could get people out.

release Weber and Stone, bring up Kelly and Shearn. Kelly goes into the rotation and Ortiz goes to the pen. They could not be worse

[CincyRedsFan30]

Ben couldn't quite contribute to the team goal. ;)

[flynn78]

The gas grill (Weber) is heating me up! :angry:

[toledodan]

damn they only got 9 runs tonight! :rolleyes:

[Aronchis]

Choi must have been a bit over excited!!

[flyer85]

The gas grill (Weber) is heating me up! :angry:we will take your word, there is no doubt he heats up the opponents bats

[CincyRedsFan30]

Updated seasonal stats on Weber:

12.1 IP, 20 H, 11 ER, 9 BB, 8 K (8.03 ERA)

[flyer85]

It is the FO and the manager that heat me up.

[CTA513]

Weber is supposed to be setting a good example for the younger guys... he hasnt done anything except show how to walk people and give up runs.

:/

[flyer85]

Choi must have been a bit overexcited!!that one was 3 inches off the ground

[flynn78]

The Reds have a real knack for making me feel like Charlie Brown running at Lucy holding the football. I make myself believe that they aren't going to take the ball away, but everytime they do and I act suprised as I land on my butt defeated again.

[CincyRedsFan30]

I really feel for Freel. He always tries so hard to help the team out.

[flyer85]

will sean do the dirty deed?

[flynn78]

Please flyer I have a weak heart ;)

[CincyRedsFan30]

Yes he will :)

[flynn78]

When will a DP become officially known as hitting into a Sean Casey?

[flyer85]

Sean is a bonafide rally killer

[WVSteveVT]

Sean is a bonafide rally killer


But his Batting Average is sooo High! :bang: :bang: :bang:

[flyer85]

There are definitely outcomes much worse that a K but nobody(on the Reds) seems to care Casey now has 10 GIDP.

[Larry Schuler]

I don't get the pessimism around here. I for one am looking forward to seeing who the Reds select for the #1 pick in the 2006 draft. Maybe a good power hitting outfielder?

[CincyRedsFan30]

Freel/Lopez are doing their part at the top of the order. I'm very impressed by Lopez' progress at the plate. He now has a .319 average, with 5 BB, which further augments his OBP.

[David Cubbedge]

Miley SUCKS!

[flyer85]

I don't get the pessimism around here. I for one am looking forward to seeing who the Reds select for the #1 pick in the 2006 draft. Maybe a good power hitting outfielder?exactly what we need. No, the Reds will draft the player they can get to agree to their bonus demands. I hope the Padres enjoy Matt Bush.

[Gainesville Red]

I've come to two realizations tonight. #1.) I'm starting to dislike Weber more than I dislike Weathers, and that's really saying something. #2.) We can sit here and argue about what the line-up should be, and why Kearns isn't playing, or why Lopez isn't in all the time, or any of the things that SHOULD be happening. The reality is it doesn't matter, because no matter what the line-up is we aren't going to score 10+ runs every night. Until we get some pitching we just aren't going to win no matter what the line-up is. Losing sucks, huh.

[CTA513]

Miley SUCKS!

BANNED!


:evil:

[Aronchis]

When thing of Dirty Deeds, Sean Casey and double plays, I can't help but think of the ACDC song "Dirty Deeds" and Sean Casey :)

[LoganBuck]

I whole heartedly agree about Lopez and Freel. Why is Aurillia stealing ABs from Kearns or Pena. If you are looking for a roster spot for when Machado comes back Rich has to be the one to go.

[flyer85]

Freel/Lopez are doing their part at the top of the order. I'm very impressed by Lopez' progress at the plate. He now has a .319 average, with 5 BB, which further augments his OBP.WHen they get on Sean will kill that rally.

On case you were wondering Sean is the worst in MLB. 10 GIDP in 33 chances. In case your wondering, Adam "the K" Dunn is on the opposite end of the list.

For BF I will come up with a new stat tomorrow it is called adjusted batting average where the batter has one hit subtracted from his total hits for each GIDP hit into.

[flyer85]

When thing of Dirty Deeds, Sean Casey and double plays, I can't help but think of the ACDC song "Dirty Deeds" and Sean Casey :)the bad part is they are not "Done Dirt Cheap".

[CincyRedsFan30]

Yup, Lopez' OBP is now .385, and his OPS is well over .900.

Latest on Aurilia:
.218/.250/.641

[CincyRedsFan30]

WHen they get on Sean will kill that rally.

On case you were wondering Sean is the worst in MLB. 10 GIDP in 33 chances. In case your wondering, Adam "the K" Dunn is on the opposite end of the list.

For BF I will come up with a new stat tomorrow it is called adjusted batting average where the batter has one hit subtracted from his total hits for each GIDP hit into.

As impressive as Case was last year, he has really struggled this year. His lack of HR don't even do his poor performance justice.

Until (if) he starts improving, I'm thinking he should probably be batting somewhere around 6th or 7th.

[flyer85]

As impressive as Case was last year, he has really struggled this year. His lack of HR don't even do his poor performance justice.

Until (if) he starts improving, I'm thinking he should probably be batting somewhere around 6th or 7th.Seans BA adjsuted for GIDP is .257 if you add 10 ABs for the 10 GIDP. I will have to decide which is more accurate, adding ABs or subtracting hits

[CincyRedsFan30]

Ugly.

BTW, with Milton's latest HR and seasonal total of (13), he is still right on target for about 70 given up on the year. :help: