5/10/05 -Reds Vs Padres Kearns Starting

[Elam]

Starting Lineups
No. San Diego
1 Damian Jackson, 3B
2 Mark Loretta, 2B
3 Brian Giles, RF
4 Phil Nevin, 1B
5 Ramon Hernandez, C
6 Xavier Nady, CF
7 Miguel Ojeda, LF
8 Khalil Greene, SS
9 Brian Lawrence, P


No. Cincinnati
1 Felipe Lopez, 2B
2 Rich Aurilia, SS
3 Sean Casey, 1B
4 Ken Griffey Jr., CF
5 Adam Dunn, LF
6 Joe Randa, 3B
7 Austin Kearns, RF
8 Javier Valentin, C
9 Brandon Claussen, P

[CincyRedsFan30]

Aurilia batting SECOND!!??? Please help me!

[medford]

Well let me be the first to complain about Richie Rich starting over Freel.


Edit: Well okay, I'll settle to be the second to complain.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Aurilia batting second :laugh:

Go 0-6 and get raised up in the batting order. Defies any logic.

[Elam]

If Freel needs rest I can understand but if not its just stupid.

[Chip R]

Starting Lineups

No. Cincinnati
1 Felipe Lopez, 2B
2 Rich Aurilia, SS
:lol: Ok, very funny. Now what's the real lineup?

[TeamDunn]

Are they resting Freel in case he has to pitch tonight? :p:

[WVPacman]

Its official Rich Aurilia is Dave Mileys long lost brother. :laugh:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

I do like seeing back-to-back non-starts from LaBoo

[flyer85]

nothing like that .230 OBP batting 2nd. Miley has lost all of his marbles. Maybe he will hit cleanup tomorrow

[KronoRed]

Kearns 7th?

That settles it for me, Miley and Dan O don't like Kearns at all :(

Aurilia :rant:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

nothing like that .230 OBP batting 2nd. Miley has lost all of his marbles. Maybe he will hit cleanup tomorrow

That's not going to happen...unless he goes 0-8 tonight.

[Matt700wlw]

Aurilia batting SECOND!!??? Please help me!

Castro or Aurilia......let's start a poll!

[WVPacman]

Kearns 7th?

That settles it for me, Miley and Dan O don't like Kearns at all :(

Aurilia :rant:

KronoRed,go seek um boy im unloosing the rope so you better sharpen up them claws. :laugh:

[SteelSD]

Well, that's the lineup listed at USAToday.com. If that's not a typo, then I believe it confirms that Dave Miley has officially lost his last marble.

What's Dan O'Brien's email again?

[westofyou]

Terry Pendleton 1997 Reds .248/.320/.354 - 113 ab's - Cut in July

Rich Aurilia 2005 Reds .202/.232/.362 - 94 ab's - moved up in the order in the midst of a 1-10 showing over the last week and a half.

Makes ya miss Ray Knight.

[WVPacman]

Somebody answer this question why does Miley have the guts to bench Larue but not RA. :confused:

[flyer85]

is there a postal or email address for the Reds FO. I WILL write

[westofyou]

What's Dan O'Brien's email again?

sisyphus@eternity.org

[KronoRed]

KronoRed,go seek um boy im unloosing the rope so you better sharpen up them claws. :laugh:
http://www.mgm.com/mgm/uk_images/box-dvd/HANG_EM_HIGH_DVD_hires.jpg

[Ben from Cincy]

Either Aurilla has some serious dirt on someone or Miley has no baseball sense at all.

[Petitt33]

I'm seriously goin' to puke! :thumbdown

[SteelSD]

Reds- Current May forced smallball update:

Stolen Bases: 2-for-4

Bunting for Hits: 0-for-5 (2 Foul Balls, 3 Outs)

That is all.

[RedsMan3203]

I like it! We gonna Win tonight.

[WVPacman]

I like it! We gonna Win tonight.


RA is this you?? LOL just playing with you man ;)

[WVPacman]

Who's the rookie thats making his ml debut for SD??

[KronoRed]

I like it! We gonna Win tonight.

Share whatever it is you are drinking ;)

[CincyRedsFan30]

Maybe this is a late April Fools joke by Miley and crew ;)

[kyred14]

i really want to get mad, i just can't develop the emotions

[TeamDunn]

Our team stinks so bad Real Reds is interviewing the opposition! :p:

And then rub into us that he got his start here! (Trevor Hoffman).

[HotCorner]

1 Felipe Lopez, 2B
2 Rich Aurilia, SS


:explode: :doh: :all_cohol :angry: :bang: :help:

[HotCorner]

Btw ... :miley: is :owned: by :aurilia:

[WVPacman]

Well guys i'll be back after the game talk to you later!! :beerme:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

is there a postal or email address for the Reds FO. I WILL write

Cincinnati Reds
100 Main St.
Cincinnati OH 45202

[jfar23]

I like it. Casey won't be able to hit into as many double plays and maybe his trade stock will go up :beerme:

[flyer85]

anybody else notice that Miley has a different tone in his voice? Sounds tense and agitated to me

[CincyRedsFan30]

anybody else notice that Miley has a different tone in his voice? Sounds tense and agitated to me

A precursor to a firing? :confused:

[Joseph]

LaRue is out, but Aurilia is still in? Insanity.

[Tony Cloninger]

LaRue is just as bad if not worse of a hitter right now.........both deserve bench time very badly.

This is comically really....akin to batting Ed Armbrister leadoff in 1976.
But hey....Sparky did do that against SD and he homered twice!! :evil:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Marty's already on Claussen for not putting the batter away

[CincyRedsFan30]

Singing: "Here come the hits.... here comes hits....(but I don't care)...it's alright...(da da da da da da da da) Sun, Sun, Sun....."

[flyer85]

i'm not sure I can take another night of this

[flyer85]

Singing: "Here come the hits.... here comes hits....(but I don't care)...it's alright...(da da da da da da da da) Sun, Sun, Sun....."how about the Long and Winding Road

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

3-2 on Jackson...hit
3-2 on Loretta...walk

Here we go. cLOSSen trying to duplicate Paul Wilson's start

[Matt700wlw]

how about the Long and Winding Road

Or "I've Got a Feeling"...or "I'm a Loser"

[Matt700wlw]

I wonder if Phil Nevin has second thoughts about pulling the plug on the trade here for Griffey a few years ago..... ;)

[Petitt33]

We somehow got out of the inning without allowing anything!

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Nice bunt by Felipe. That's what we need in a leadoff hitter...someone who can actually find a way to get on base.

[TeamDunn]

Lopez, bunt single!

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Marty: "A lot of raised eyebrows among the media when they saw the lineup tonight."

[flyer85]

woohoo DP lane baby, way to go Davey

[Matt700wlw]

Aurilia kills that rally

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Aurilia follows his 0-6 night last night by grounding into a first pitch double play in his first at bat tonite.

[Tony Cloninger]

BC seems to pitch games like this....works counts full or close to it...then manages to get out of it here and there....but then by the 4th or 5th he is gassed and it all implodes on him.

Or maybe that was his last start and it just feels like he does this. :laugh:

[flyer85]

Aurilia kills that rallyis that a broken record

[TeamDunn]

Marty: "A lot of raised eyebrows among the media when they saw the lineup tonight."

:thumbup:

The media reads Redszone! :laugh:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

At this point I think Dave Miley is just going to force Aurilia into the lineup as long as he's here. It seems as if it has almost become personal with him -- this is my team and I'm going to do what I want.

[TeamDunn]

WHY DO THEY SWING ON THE FIRST PITCH???

And in the first inning???

Make the pitcher work a little for Pete's sake! :bang:

[Matt700wlw]

WHY DO THEY SWING ON THE FIRST PITCH???

And in the first inning???

Make the pitcher work a little for Pete's sake! :bang:

Leave Pete out of this...

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

WHY DO THEY SWING ON THE FIRST PITCH???

And in the first inning???

Make the pitcher work a little for Pete's sake! :bang:

Isn't there a mandate in the Reds' minor leagues that they have to take at least one pitch?

[KronoRed]

Leave Pete out of this...

Pete would bet against any team with Aurilia in the lineup ;)

[Matt700wlw]

Hal and Marty saying that there is speculation in the CLUBHOUSE that O'Brien is forcing Miley's hand to play Aurilia!

That is not a good situation!!!!

[flyer85]

Hal said he was shocked Aurilia was in the lineup, much less than batting second. Hal says there is talk in the clubhouse that Miley is being told who to play and by more than just a few players

[Tony Cloninger]

DO did not want DM......DO sticks him with RA....so DM says OK...you did not want me and then you stick me with the 2nd coming of Johnny LeMaster....here he is...playing every day beacuse you wanted him. So now he is daring Do to fire him?

[TeamDunn]

Miley needs to stop being a Yes Sir kind of guy. What is worse? Listening to your boss and losing or not listening and winning! :p:

Either way he will be gone soon.

[flyer85]

Miley, DanO, Casey and Randa in a private meeting for over an hour this afternoon

[BRM]

Hal said he was shocked Aurilia was in the lineup, much less than batting second. Hal says there is talk in the clubhouse that Miley is being told who to play and by more than just a few players

If that is true, it is disgraceful. DanO has GOT to go...

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Hal McCoy was on with Marty in the top of the second:

McCoy said he was shocked that Aurilia was in the lineup, hitting .200 and not playing well. Said he talked to Freel before the game and Freel was also "stunned."

Said there is even some talk among the players that Miley is being forced to play Aurilia. Also said some players think Miley may be managing not to lose than to win.

Marty said he never could have imagined that this team would be 11-20 at this point. McCoy said its the way that this team loses ballgames that has surprised him.

Marty said that there was an interesting meeting in Miley's office today...Miley, O'Brien, Randa and Casey behind closed doors for about an hour around 4 p.m. this afternoon.

McCoy said Miley told him that the meeting was to make sure that "everybody was on the same page."

[Raisor]

Miley, DanO, Casey and Randa in a private meeting for over an hour this afternoon


Who danced with whom?

[BRM]

Miley, DanO, Casey and Randa in a private meeting for over an hour this afternoon

Why Casey and Randa?

[KronoRed]

Dan O..you can't be the manager too.

[Aronchis]

The whole Aurilia thing has got to be a embarrasement among the players and coaches. They know the guy stinks but "somebody" really likes him and since he is "the boss", he has to play.

Claussen needs to begin searching for a new career path IMO.

[TeamDunn]

Casey was teaching Randa the proper hugging technique?

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

If Miley is being forced to play Rich Aurilia, as McCoy said is being discussed in the clubhouse, this club is in much worse shape than I thought. That is absolutely unbelievable that DanO is telling the manager who to play.

And if players are starting to complain about this, it could get real ugly.

[Tony Cloninger]

If what Hal's says is true.....then basically DO has incredible gall and feels like the people running this team (Linder) will let him get away with anything.

I just cannot believe this is true......beacuse it also means Allen has no power in regards to this situation. Not to get more confusing then my previous post....but JA did not want DO...who did not want DM.

DO sabotages? DM ...he gets fired and then Allen leaves or gets fired also?

Is DO ...Rasputin??

[BRM]

Claussen needs to begin searching for a new career path IMO.

So does DanO and Miley.

[Raisor]

Dan O..you can't be the manager too.

I have no problem with a GM telling a manager whom to play. I think O'Brien is crazy bad at it, but he's the one in charge.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

If what Hal's says is true.....then basically DO has incredible gall and feels like the people running this team (Linder) will let him get away with anything.

I just cannot believe this is true......beacuse it also means Allen has no power in regards to this situation. Not to get more confusing then my previous post....but JA did not want DO...who did not want DM.

DO sabotages? DM ...he gets fired and then Allen leaves or gets fired also?

Is DO ...Rasputin??

Cool...a conspiracy theory. And a very plausible one at that.

[KronoRed]

And if players are starting to complain about this, it could get real ugly.

Players counting down the days till they can get out (Dunn, Kearns, Pena, Lopez)

A lineup fulls of Randas and Aruilias.

[flyer85]

Obviously something is going on. Something went afoul inside of a tomato.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Kearns with a hit! Reds lead 1-0

He absolutely must play EVERY DAY with Pena out. Hear that DanO?

[Tony Cloninger]

Does not Billy Bean basically dictate to his manager's what or who they need to play? That's how i read it in Moneyball.

[Matt700wlw]

I have no problem with a GM telling a manager whom to play. I think O'Brien is crazy bad at it, but he's the one in charge.

Mike Brown did similar crap for 14 years...finally he learned the coach is there for a reason

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Valentin delivers a sac fly. Reds up 2-0

[BRM]

Meanwhile...Kearns with a RBI double. Valentin with a sac fly. 2-0 Reds.

[Matt700wlw]

Kearns: 1-1

Aurilia: 0-1

:)

[flyer85]

During the pregame Marty asked Miley about Kearns playing tomorrow. Miley would only say he is trying to get everybody in there and that freel was off today and would not commit to Kearns playing no matter what happens today. Obviously Kearns getting hits and playing well tonight has little to do with it.

[Raisor]

Mike Brown did similar crap for 14 years...finally he learned the coach is there for a reason


football isn't baseball.

[Matt700wlw]

During the pregame Marty asked Miley about Kearns playing tomorrow. Miley would only say he is trying to get everybody in there and that freel was off today and would not commit to Kearns playing no matter what happens today. Obviously Kearns getting hits and playing well tonight has little to do with it.

Maybe he has to wait for DanO to give him the ok....hell, maybe DanO makes the lineup!

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

This team has to be the most interesting bad team in the history of baseball. It's a regular soap opera. What ever happened to WLW's "All My Reds" ?

[Matt700wlw]

football isn't baseball.

I know, bad analogy probably, but the Reds are headed down that all too miserable path

[KronoRed]

I have no problem with a GM telling a manager whom to play. I think O'Brien is crazy bad at it, but he's the one in charge.

He should fire himself

[Matt700wlw]

This team has to be the most interesting bad team in the history of baseball. It's a regular soap opera. What ever happened to WLW's "All My Reds" ?

I'm sure Gary and the Boys will bring it back...

[TeamDunn]

Maybe he has to wait for DanO to give him the ok....hell, maybe DanO makes the lineup!

THAT would explain the delay in making the lineups public! ;)

[Raisor]

He should fire himself


If I was him, I'd suspend myself with pay.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Aurilia has seen 2 pitches and has made 3 outs.

[flyer85]

No DP for RA. He might have pulled a muscle, WOOHOO ... er I mean that's unfortunate

[Matt700wlw]

Aurilia is hurt...

[Aronchis]

Considering that DanO pretty much leaves all the drafting to Terry Renyolds, why would he be such a strongman with Miley? Delegate in one area, be a dictator in another area?.

[Raisor]

Aurillia pulls up lame.

Maybe they told him that if he wants to continue pulling in a paycheck that an "injury" and a trip to the dl would be the only way.

[RedsMan3203]

FeLo to SS and does Freel come in and play 2nd now? or is it DJ?

[flyer85]

Considering that DanO pretty much leaves all the drafting to Terry Renyolds, why would he be such a strongman with Miley? Delegate in one area, be a dictator in another area?.because he didn't want Miley in the first place.

[jhiller21]

Aurilia tweaked something there.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

No DP for RA. He might have pulled a muscle, WOOHOO ... er I mean that's unfortunate

Conspiracy alert! He is faking an injury to indirectly take some of the heat off the FO.

[reds44]

RICH IS HURT, NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


hehe

[Matt700wlw]

Aurillia pulls up lame.

Maybe they told him that if he wants to continue pulling in a paycheck that an "injury" and a trip to the dl would be the only way.

Can't be released when you're on the DL...

[RedsMan3203]

DJ to 2nd base.

[Aronchis]

I wonder if he really is hurt or if this isn't part of a conspiracy to let things cool off in the clubhouse since Aurilia is darn near causing mutiny ;)

[Tony Cloninger]

Football ain't baseball as in the game on the field.....but in FO stupidity...is there much of a diffrence between this FO and the old Bengals one in terms of not knowing what they are doing in player personnel and drafting?

[flyer85]

The thing is obviously the manager and GM have lost control when there is open speculation that the FO is drawing up lineups

[bha]

I would never wish an injury on anyone, but thank goodness!

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Could that have been Aurilia's last at bat as a Cincinnati Red?

[Petitt33]

Aurilia is going out of the game. :thumbup:

[2001MUgrad]

DJ on second,

That's as freakin bad as Rich at SS. Did I miss something is Freel hurt?? These AAA has beens are killing this team.

[flyer85]

Claussen is actually throwing well tonight ... I know, bite my tongue

[Raisor]

Can't be released when you're on the DL...

which is why I said "If he wants to continue to pull a paycheck".

Consiracy theory:

DanO tells Aurillia that he likes him, but can't keep him on the roster. He advises him now would be a good time to come up "hurt" where they can stash him on the DL.

[RedsMan3203]

LOL -- This is good...


I've seen 2 nuns in the stands tonight and just saw Santa.

[2001MUgrad]

Claussen is actually throwing well tonight ... I know, bite my tongue

Wait till its time for the BP to close the game down.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Claussen is actually throwing well tonight ... I know, bite my tongue

Unless he can go 9 innings will it even matter?

[RedsMan3203]

Don't NEED him to go 9 innings... Just 8 would be fine if our Pen shows up tonight.

[2001MUgrad]

When was the last time the Pen did show up??

[CincyReds2003]

Don't NEED him to go 9 innings... Just 8 would be fine if our Pen shows up tonight.

Yeah and pigs fly!

[reds44]

Am I the only one that thinks Mercker can be the closer?

[RedsMan3203]

Casey, JR, Dunn due up... Lets get some runs.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Claussen has retired 9 straight :eek:

[RedsMan3203]

Am I the only one that thinks Mercker can be the closer?


I've said it before....

We have a few on the team that CAN be one...

Graves :rolleyes:
Wager
Weathers
Mercker
Ortiz
Hudson

[CincyReds2003]

At least Casey can't ground out into a DP

[KronoRed]

LOL -- This is good...


I've seen 2 nuns in the stands tonight and just saw Santa.

I'm kind of afraid now :help:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Casey needs to get the ball in the air...no more ground balls

[RedsMan3203]

From what i've seen it takes about 2 weeks for miley to do something...

So, I'm guessing if Casey isn't knocking the cover off the ball by next homestand we could see him moved in the batting order.

[CincyReds2003]

LOL -- This is good...


I've seen 2 nuns in the stands tonight and just saw Santa.

At least you didn't see that freaky Burger King mascot..That guy is scary.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Griffey looks at strike 3

[RedsMan3203]

I'm kind of afraid now :help:


What are you saying.... The Bullpen might do well tonight.

[RedsMan3203]

When JR stuck out I saw Wilson, Milton and Harrang change spots on how they were sitting... What are they trying to do? Change our luck?

[KronoRed]

What are you saying.... The Bullpen might do well tonight.

Unless they are padre fans ;)

[RedsMan3203]

At least you didn't see that freaky Burger King mascot..That guy is scary.

I dunno, them Cavemen guys from that tv ad is kinda freaky....

[schroomytunes]

I like the idea of Hudson being our closer, he has nasty stuff, and being a closer gives his arm a break from all the wear and tear of starting.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

When JR stuck out I saw Wilson, Milton and Harrang change spots on how they were sitting... What are they trying to do? Change our luck?

Harang needs to sit as far away from those HR machines as possible.

[Matt700wlw]

I like the idea of Hudson being our closer, he has nasty stuff, and being a closer gives his arm a break from all the wear and tear of starting.

Are you saying Graves should go back to starting? ;)

[Raisor]

I haven't seen my McGriddles girl in a week.

I hope she didn't hook up with loser guy.

[CincyReds2003]

I dunno, them Cavemen guys from that tv ad is kinda freaky....


I don't know...it kind of freaks me out after watching that ad where that BK Guy is outside that guy's window with an omelete sandwich. His head is gargantuan.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Strained left hamstring for Aurilia. He's being listed as "day-to-day."

[KronoRed]

I haven't seen my McGriddles girl in a week.

I hope she didn't hook up with loser guy.

I doubt he ever got the signals ;)

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

I don't know...it kind of freaks me out after watching that ad where that BK Guy is outside that guy's window with an omelete sandwich. His head is gargantuan.

He was stalking Leno last night during one skit. That thing is freaky.

[RedsMan3203]

Strained left hamstring for Aurilia. He's being listed as "day-to-day."

darn!!!

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Well if (and that is an extremely large IF) the team can somehow, some way, find a way to reel off 3 or 4 wins without Aurilia, maybe Miley/DanO get the painfully obvious message.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Claussen went down on that ball. Training staff heading out

[reds44]

Man maybe there is some conspiracy theory, because the info on Aurilla came out fast!

Uh-oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Claussen!

[Matt700wlw]

ouch!!

[Matt700wlw]

darn!!!

You can't be released on the DL....

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

He got hit on the left shoulder...not exactly what a left-handed pitcher needs.

Man when it rains it pours around here. Claussen pitching very well and he gets hurt and now the bullpen comes on in the 4th. Great...just great!

[Matt700wlw]

It's amazing....Claussen is cruising, he's got a lead, and now he's hurt

The bullpen has to come in EARLY

...the Reds can't catch a break

[2001MUgrad]

Strained left hamstring for Aurilia. He's being listed as "day-to-day."

PUT HIM ON THE DL. AAA or AA players can NOT be any worse.

[2001MUgrad]

not good. Stick a fork in this game, its done

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

This is salt in the wounds...not only are the Reds 11-20, but now players are dropping like flies. Two forced out of today's game, Pena and Weber on the DL. What next?

[RedsMan3203]

If it wasn't for bad luck we would have any luck.

[Matt700wlw]

PUT HIM ON THE DL. AAA or AA players can NOT be any worse.

You can't be RELEASED on the DL....not saying that's in the plans, but if there's any chance of it, you need him "day to day"

[2001MUgrad]

if you want to count Aurilla.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

The Reds lead 2-0 but you would have to say the Padres are in the drivers' seat here. Did we get a big enough lead to withstand this bullpen?

[fisch11]

Oh lord, Starbucks is in.

[2001MUgrad]

You can't be RELEASED on the DL....not saying that's in the plans, but if there's any chance of it, you need him "day to day"

Good Point. Its about time to see Dano's boy Romano up anyway.

[Matt700wlw]

So now that Claussen's out...who gets to start on 3 days rest next?

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Oh lord, Starbucks is in.

Starbucks? This guy is more like Meijer brand coffee

[CincyReds2003]

Starbucks? This guy is more like Meijer brand coffee


We need the Bong up here! :devil:

[fisch11]

Starbucks? This guy is more like Meijer brand coffee

We could get a nickname like that going.
Or>>> Folger's, Maxwell House, etc.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Like Sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of the Reds......

I haven't wanted to mention it too strongly, but as I've been hinting at latley, O'Brien is seemingly forcing Miley into doing MANY things. The more guys close to the team I talk to, the more I am convinced of that.

Injuries aren't good either, but in Aurilia's case, maybe God is sending the idiots in charge a message. And I'm not laughing about someone getting hurt either, but really. Wow.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

We could call him Juan Valdez

[Matt700wlw]

Claussen's injury is a sprained left ankle....(FROM FALLING)

[CincyReds2003]

Sprained left ankle for Claussen.

[Gainesville Red]

Valentin just wanted to show Kearns how to properly ground into a double play.

[schroomytunes]

Well maybe coffey can have a good outing and gain some confidence. :thumbup:

[Aronchis]

and the injury parade continues.

[Tommyjohn25]

IMO, the only injury that may have a long term effect is Claussen, Pena's DL date is retro so he won't be gone long, Weber and RA...Please....I for one won't miss them.

[CincyReds2003]

Answer to your scoreboard stumper....4 rookies of the year in the 80s that played in the 90s for the Reds.....Vince Coleman, Chris Sabo, Jerome Walton, Benito Santiago.

[Tommyjohn25]

Nice job by Coffey there.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Reds pitchers are just not allowed to have any kind of success. Claussen pitches well so he sprains his ankle on the mound. Reminds me of Jose Acevedo slipping on the dugout steps at Dodger Stadium when he was pitching very well.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Felipe with a ground rule double. He better be in the lineup to stay.

[RedsMan3203]

I like this kid we call FeLo.

[Matt700wlw]

Lopez continues to prove his point

[CincyRedsFan30]

That Lopez can swing the bat ;)

[Aronchis]

Felipe may be the best SS since 99 Barry Larkin if the Reds would let him play at SS.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

It's time for Casey to start swinging the bat. Now

[fisch11]

Lopez used to have no respect from me. But his work ethic must have improved drastically this year, because the performance is definitely up offensively. Errors are down some, but still an area for more improvement. Great hitting thus far though.

[RedlegJake]

Lopez should be playing short and I'd like to see Bergolla at least get a start or two at second before he is sent back down.

By the by, the reason Hudson is being groomed for bp duty anymore is simple. He has real trouble getting loose enough to pitch effectively. Luke's a starter through and through.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Casey :eek:

That's what we need out of him. Get the ball in the air!

[Matt700wlw]

That's better, Casey

[Aronchis]

Casey showing "some" signs of power. I am not sure if "Dirty Deeds" Casey or "1999/2004" Casey will be the final outcome yet.

[RDriesen16]

I have no problem with a GM telling a manager whom to play. I think O'Brien is crazy bad at it, but he's the one in charge.

what the hell do you hire a manager for then. just save the money and be a gm/coach. seriously, thats the dumbest thing ive ever heard. you are hired by someone else to get players and coaches. the coaches coach the player, the players play. if you are the gm, you DONT coach.

OBORING MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Lopez used to have no respect from me. But his work ethic must have improved drastically this year, because the performance is definitely up offensively. Errors are down some, but still an area for more improvement. Great hitting thus far though.

Same here. I was solidly in the Aurilia camp to start the season and I defended him for awhile. But in an epiphany, it is so clear to me now that Felipe Lopez needs to play shortstop on a regular basis.

[RDriesen16]

Players counting down the days till they can get out (Dunn, Kearns, Pena, Lopez)

A lineup fulls of Randas and Aruilias.

another reason OBORING MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CincyRedsFan30]

Have I mentioned that I want Lopez starting since before the season began?

Have I mentioned that I want Freel starting over Jimenez?

Have I mentioned that I really like the Randa signing?

[RDriesen16]

football isn't baseball.

are you freakin serious. please, go away man.

[fisch11]

Jr. idle on 13 game hitting streak. Jr.'s longest hitting streak is 18 games with the '99 Mariners. (source: Marty)

[RedsMan3203]

Have I mentioned that I want Lopez starting since before the season began?

Have I mentioned that I want Freel starting over Jimenez?

Have I mentioned that I really like the Randa signing?

Don't know -- Have you??

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Jackson homers on the first pitch of the inning. His first HR of the season.

[RedsMan3203]

Blah -- Lead off homer to the lead off hitter.... ick.

[flyer85]

that straight fastball of Coffey scares me, he needs to use the splitter more

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

are you freakin serious. please, go away man.

That wasn't necessary

[CincyRedsFan30]

Don't know -- Have you??

To answer all three questions:

Yes

Yes

Yes

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Coffee's getting cold.

[flyer85]

better fire up the pen, gasoline is on the way to douse the fire

[Matt700wlw]

Stone warming up

[The_jbh]

have faith i think Coffey will come back and end this inning. This should be his last inning though. He is no long reliever

[CincyRedsFan30]

Coffee's getting cold.

Better send it to McDonald's. ;)

[Tommyjohn25]

are you freakin serious. please, go away man.

If you have a problem with Raisor, maybe you should try the PM function. This is a game thread, let's keep it that way.

[fisch11]

Starbucks stock down 60 points.

[RDriesen16]

If you have a problem with Raisor, maybe you should try the PM function. This is a game thread, let's keep it that way.

if you have a problem with me, maybe you should try the PM function. This is a game thread, lets keep it that way. :) :) seriously, though, you didnt use it either. the guy is awefully annoying, and i posted about it. it took you more time responding to me than if you just went on to the next post

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

What a throw by Jr!!!!

[Matt700wlw]

Junior!!!!!!

Wow!!!

[flyer85]

that was a great throw by jr

[RedsMan3203]

WOW!

Great throw by JR.... BULLSEYE!

[RedlegJake]

This is why there is ORG. I'm warming to the concept more and more.

[fisch11]

And he can't play defense anymore? Pssssh!

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

the guy is awefully annoying, and i posted about it.

That wasn't necessary either

[RedlegJake]

Junior is just getting started now its getting warm. Man I hope he stays healthy, gets a monster mid summer going and we have a chance to move him.

[fisch11]

Starbucks out, Pebble in.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Junior is just getting started now its getting warm. Man I hope he stays healthy, gets a monster mid summer going and we have a chance to move him.

A monster full season by Griffey sure would help to take some of the sting of this season away. We have never seen the real Griffey and I would love to see it at least once.

[The_jbh]

thats the 3rd or 4th great throw by Griffey in the past week.

He's been hitting well and fielding well... where are all those griffey h8rs haha

but seriously he has been playing well and its a good thing because as much as some people want him to leave he'll be here for awhile

[RedlegJake]

I'm feeling worse as the bullpen goes on. Maybe they'll get to Freel and we'll get a real pitcher in there.

[Matt700wlw]

thats the 3rd or 4th great throw by Griffey in the past week.

He's been hitting well and fielding well... where are all those griffey h8rs haha

but seriously he has been playing well and its a good thing because as much as some people want him to leave he'll be here for awhile

I don't want him to leave....but financially, it'd be best (of course the real question is...what would the FO do with the money?)

[Raisor]

what the hell do you hire a manager for then. just save the money and be a gm/coach. seriously, thats the dumbest thing ive ever heard. you are hired by someone else to get players and coaches. the coaches coach the player, the players play. if you are the gm, you DONT coach.

OBORING MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I think OBrien is terrible at his job, and never should have been hired in the first place. I think he should be fired yesterday and replaced (If Larry Dierker can't manage anymore for health reasons, maybe he can GM..hmmmmm)

All that being said, I have no problem with whomever is the GM telling the field manager who to play. The GM is the man when it comes to the players. He should have the final say.

If Miley wants to lead Aurillia off, I'd want O'Brien telling him he was crazy and not to do it.

If I was O'Brien, I'd tell Miley to bat Dunn higher, or look for another job.

[flyer85]

looks to get ugly

[RedlegJake]

I don;t want Junior to leave. I want what's best for the Reds, though and at this point freeing up that payroll will help position us. In a perfect world he'd get healthy, finish his career with a bang and in Red.

[schroomytunes]

I dont want him to go, but if it makes the team better than yeah he's gotta go, and I only say this because of his injury history. :cry:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

I don't want him to leave....but financially, it'd be best (of course the real question is...what would the FO do with the money?)

I can picture Lindner and Allen rolling the $500 bills up and smoking them

[Aronchis]

Ricky, you are killing me pal.

[Matt700wlw]

I can picture Lindner and Allen rolling the $500 bills up and smoking them

So can I....if they're going to pocket it, then Griffey should stay

[RedlegJake]

Raisor, I understand your point (and agree with it to an extent) but my comeback would be - if the GM has to squash such stupid ideas in the first place he ought to be hiring a new manager instead of managing the manager.

[fisch11]

I think Ricky Stone and Javier Valentin might just be seperated at birth brothers....gameday photos look awfully alike!

[The_jbh]

Yeah double play! out of that jam

[flyer85]

DJ is just awful turning the DP

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Reds winning and Cards losing :thumbup:

How's that for optimism?

[Tommyjohn25]

Nice DP! At least Stone seems to be able to get the occasional ground ball. Nice Work.

[RedlegJake]

We need Bong to at least the bullpen jokes complete: Coffee and Gravy, Stoner and Bong.

[Raisor]

Raisor, I understand your point (and agree with it to an extent) but my comeback would be - if the GM has to squash such stupid ideas in the first place he ought to be hiring a new manager instead of managing the manager.

O'Brien didn't hire Miley, he was forced on him, which means I doubt he can fire him.

O'Brien's the head in the noose, he should get the final say on all personel decesions. He's just terrible at it.

[Tommyjohn25]

We need Bong to at least the bullpen jokes complete: Coffee and Gravy, Stoner and Bong.

:laugh: nice!

[RedsMan3203]

We need Bong to at least the bullpen jokes complete: Coffee and Gravy, Stoner and Bong.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

I don;t want Junior to leave. I want what's best for the Reds, though and at this point freeing up that payroll will help position us. In a perfect world he'd get healthy, finish his career with a bang and in Red.

I'd like Griffey to have the kind of season that would at least help the argument that he might wear a Reds hat in the Hall of Fame.

[The_jbh]

did someone in our bullpen just get us out of a jam...

WHOA

Stone hasnt been too terrible since being up

[RedlegJake]

"Stone hasnt been too terrible since being up"

No he hasn't. But compared to the other guys in our pen...well...I AM rooting for Freel to get a shot. He can do everything else relatively well.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

We need Bong to at least the bullpen jokes complete: Coffee and Gravy, Stoner and Bong.

Think of the headline potential with this bullpen:

Stone rocked!

Coffee creamed!

Graves digs hole, buries Reds

[RedsMan3203]

I'd like Griffey to have the kind of season that would at least help the argument that he might wear a Reds hat in the Hall of Fame.

I mean its cearly up to JR what hat he wears to the HOF --- I'd say he'd need a to finish out his contract as a Reds and have a good season every year.

[Matt700wlw]

Anyone nervous about Weathers after pitching 2 inning last night?

[RedlegJake]

Weathers always makes me nervous. Like dark clouds and the smell of ozone.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

I mean its cearly up to JR what hat he wears to the HOF --- I'd say he'd need a to finish out his contract as a Reds and have a good season every year.

He does need to have at least one really strong year here to boost his chances of going in as a Red.

In the Reds favor I would think is the fact that he is a Cincinnati kid and his dad enjoyed some of his best years here. He also hit HR No. 400 and 500 in a Reds uniform. But clearly his MVP years were all in a Mariners uniform. Tough call.

[The_jbh]

Weathers has really been the only guy consistent lately but yea after 2 innings i dunno


NICE CATCH FELIPE BTW

[RedsMan3203]

FeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeLooooooooooooooo!

Great Catch!

[Matt700wlw]

Lopez with a grab!!

[KronoRed]

Nice play by Lopez..what would Aurilia do?

[The_jbh]

please tell me why he isn't at SS everyday?