Game thread Reds v Mets 5/16

[pedro]

Freel
Lopez
Casey
Griffey
Dunn
Randa
Kearns
Larue
Wilson

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Reyes
Cameron
Beltran
Floyd
Piazza
Mientkiewicz
Wright
Matsui
Benson

[Joseph]

I still preferred Kearns behind Dunn, but I'll take what I can get.

[KronoRed]

Clear to me now that Miley doesn't give a flip about numbers or who's hot and not hot..he just has his system at work.

[Raisor]

I'm very glad to get the NY announcers tonight. They can't possibly be more annoying then Grande and Welsh, right?

[pedro]

I'm very glad to get the NY announcers tonight. They can't possibly be more annoying then Grande and Welsh, right?

It seems we've really had a disproportionate number of Reds telecasts this year. Maybe we'll luck out and that trend will change over course of season. Grande is starting to make me physically ill.

[westofyou]

I'm very glad to get the NY announcers tonight. They can't possibly be more annoying then Grande and Welsh, right?

If it's Gary Thorne then no... he's good.

Makes me think of hockey though....

[KronoRed]

It seems we've really had a disproportionate number of Reds telecasts this year. Maybe we'll luck out and that trend will change over course of season. Grande is starting to make me physically ill.

We have 62 non TV games..take heart :D

[SirFelixCat]

How novel...the Mets best hitters are 3-4-5. :sigh:

[Raisor]

If it's Gary Thorne then no... he's good.

Makes me think of hockey though....


Gary Thorne IS good. I don't think he's working tonight, though.

[KronoRed]

How novel...the Mets best hitters are 3-4-5. :sigh:

:miley: disagrees

[westofyou]

How novel...the Mets best hitters are 3-4-5. :sigh:

And what about one and two?

Are they fast?

Fast back to the bench.

[westofyou]

Well Cameron is better than Matsui.. next time I'll check the lineup.

[OnBaseMachine]

Reyes and his .279 OBP leading off...

[westofyou]

Ted Robinson is the annoucer, used to do the Giants Radio and TV... got squeezed out by Kuiper/Krukow and Miller owns the booth.

[Fullboat]

When is Wily Mo off the DL?

[rdiersin]

edit.

[KronoRed]

Grande: Aurilia..solid presence

Muwhahahahahaha :lol:

[Fullboat]

Kearns played that badly.

[Raisor]

Everyone break out your crash helmets, it's going to be one of THOSE nights...

[KronoRed]

Everyone break out your crash helmets, it's going to be one of THOSE nights...

I'm switching to the West Wing marathon and turning the Mets Radio guys on :help:

[westofyou]

Kearns played that badly.

Ain't his wall, hard to blame him on someone elses wall in another divison.

[Fullboat]

1-0 Mutts :thumbdown

[KronoRed]

Wilson serves up a solo HR to Floyd...upper deck shot

[RedFanAlways1966]

It seems we've really had a disproportionate number of Reds telecasts this year. Maybe we'll luck out and that trend will change over course of season. Grande is starting to make me physically ill.

George might be more tolerable if it wasn't for that 11-17 REDS record when on FSN OHIO entering tonight. :(

[RFS62]

Alrighty then.

At least 24 is on tonight.

[Raisor]

Why didn't anyone tell us it might not be a good idea to give Paul Wilson a multi-year deal this offseason?

oh wait.

nevermind

[westofyou]

It seems we've really had a disproportionate number of Reds telecasts this year. Maybe we'll luck out and that trend will change over course of season. Grande is starting to make me physically ill.

Hi.

Hello

I have the Met's annoucers, loving it like a day at the park with the family.

I'm getting 'em on. getting 'em over and getting 'em in (which BTW is a Dodger Team Motto from the Alston era)

[Sabo17]

How can a team ever win more than 1 game in a row with the pitching we have... If I was Dunn, Kearns, or WMP, I would never sign a LTC with the Reds until they prove they can sign or develop some pitching...
It is getting rediculous...

[KronoRed]

Jr flys out.

Always a solid plan to bring your best players JR/Dunn up in the 2nd with nobody on.

[Falls City Beer]

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/citywide/16apple.jpg

Man, this makes me hungry.

[Raisor]

Dunn singles, must be showing off being in NY.

[KronoRed]

Randa with the DP chance.

[letsgojunior]

Hey threadies :wave:

The Mets announcers have mentioned that there's something wrong with Wilson's back. I wish the FO would consider DLing him rather than letting him pitch BP like this.

[Fullboat]

There is something wrong with Randas mouth.

[RedFanAlways1966]

Why didn't anyone tell us it might not be a good idea to give Paul Wilson a multi-year deal this offseason? oh wait. nevermind

On the bright side... 1-2/3 more innings and Paul matches Milton's IP total. Milton has given up 4 more HRs (14 to 10). Paul should have a "lower" total at 43-2/3 IP. Only 10... which is better than 14. But Milton does a lower ERA at 7.21.

Probably should tell them not to give that Milton guy a multi-year $$deal$$ either. oh wait. nevermind with that too! :bang:

[RosieRed]

Hey threadies :wave:

The Mets announcers have mentioned that there's something wrong with Wilson's back. I wish the FO would consider DLing him rather than letting him pitch BP like this.

Hi LGJ! :wave:

I have to think Wilson will get DL'd sooner rather than later. They can't keep running him out there like this.

[Raisor]

There is something wrong with Randas mouth.

Have I mentioned how much Joe Randa freaks me the heck out?

[KronoRed]

Dunn goes to 3rd on passed ball / wild pitch :clap:

[Mitri]

I much better faith in Milton at least coming back to "normal" than I do Wilson. His career could be ending as we watch.

[westofyou]

Hey threadies :wave:

The Mets announcers have mentioned that there's something wrong with Wilson's back. I wish the FO would consider DLing him rather than letting him pitch BP like this.

Gullet asked him the other day, the Mets annoucers are speculating on that note.

[RosieRed]

LOL @ Piazza.

[letsgojunior]

Puffy loathes the Randa signing.

[westofyou]

Krispy

[Mitri]

Puffy loathes the Randa signing.

and Marty is loathing everything.

[LINEDRIVER]

What makes Paul Wilson think for one-billionth of a second that he can sneak his 85 mph fastball past Cliff Floyd?

[KronoRed]

Randa can't even get a sac fly..release him.

[Raisor]

ok, I've had enough of the Mets announcers.

[KronoRed]

Hey LGJ :)

[Chip R]

I have to think Wilson will get DL'd sooner rather than later. They can't keep running him out there like this.You would hope so. I would think the man has too much pride to keep going out there and pitching like that.

[flyer85]

pitching around Kearns.

[MWM]

Very un-krispy AB for Randa.

[Puffy]

Puffy loathes the Randa signing.

Yup, this is a lost year, Encarnacion should be up here getting a whiff of the big leagues.

Challenge thy hitters.

[westofyou]

ok, I've had enough of the Mets announcers.

The Mets annoucers are Shakespere compared to The Candyman.

[Puffy]

Very un-krispy AB for Randa.

MWM - did you hear the new name of Team Puffy? We've went from the Dopplegangers to the KRISPY 7!!

[Falls City Beer]

Big news: you can buy wine direct from out of state. :drink: :owned:

[Raisor]

The Mets annoucers are Shakespere compared to The Candyman.

I dunno, the old guy said a few minutes ago (essentially) that if Dunn would get more hits he'd have a higher batting average.

He's not volunteering, right, he's getting paid to say stuff like that, right?

[MWM]

MWM - did you hear the new name of Team Puffy? We've went from the Dopplegangers to the KRISPY 7!!

One of my fantasy teams is named KRISPy Kreme. :)

[KronoRed]

Big news: you can buy wine direct from out of state. :drink: :owned:

Sweet

[Reds Nd2]

I'm switching to the West Wing marathon and turning the Mets Radio guys on :help:

I loathe the West Wing. :)

[letsgojunior]

MWM - did you hear the new name of Team Puffy? We've went from the Dopplegangers to the KRISPY 7!!

Who are the 7? I've lost complete track of who is attending the game.

[KronoRed]

I loathe the West Wing. :)

I loath Wilson more :eek:

[westofyou]

I dunno, the old guy said a few minutes ago (essentially) that if Dunn would get more hits he'd have a higher batting average.

He's not volunteering, right, he's getting paid to say stuff like that, right?

That's Ralph Kiner he's over 800 years old and was the 1940's version of Jim Thome, bad back and all.

If you don't let the water roll off your back sometimes you'll miss the gems that these guys do have.

Example, Lou Gehrig and Hank Greenberg had LONG swings. I've never heard that before in my life, now I have and I can remember where I heard it.

[westofyou]

I loathe the West Wing. :)

never seen it.. or 24 or anything else.

I live in a box.

[Falls City Beer]

off-topic again, but: how hot is Jan Crawford Greenberg, that legal analyst from the McNeil/Lehrer News Hour on PBS?

Man, she's a knockout.

[KronoRed]

never seen it.. or 24 or anything else.

I live in a box.

http://www.woodthings.com/boxes/images/Lock%20box%202.JPG

[westofyou]

off-topic again, but: how hot is Jan Crawford Greenberg, that legal analyst from the McNeil/Lehrer News Hour on PBS?

Man, she's a knockout.

PBS?

That thing still around?

[RedsBaron]

Clear to me now that Miley doesn't give a flip about numbers or who's hot and not hot..he just has his system at work.
And it's not much of a system

[RosieRed]

Good to see LaRue get a hit in that situation last inning. :thumbup:

[westofyou]

And it's not much of a system

It's the FORTRAN of lineups.

[Puffy]

Who are the 7? I've lost complete track of who is attending the game.

Check here and it will all be clear:

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34775&page=6&pp=20

[KronoRed]

LaRue is about to get real hot..it's how he is

[Falls City Beer]

PBS?

That thing still around?

Dude, I know you own a TV--you were dropping some serious televisual obscurity on the nonbb side.

No one goes cold turkey after Marine Boy.

(I just get antenna stations, no cable :redface: )

[westofyou]

Good to see LaRue get a hit in that situation last inning. :thumbup:

Espcially down 0-2 and he looked bad on those 2 strikes.

Wilson is Hayneserific tonight.

[KronoRed]

That's a funny thread Puffy

Wilson has to be hurt.

[Raisor]

I think if the Reds replaced Wilson with that ball on a rope thing that Fred McGriff sells you wouldn't see much difference.

[MWM]

Wilson!!!!!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That's all you can do. It seriously is funny.

[KronoRed]

I think if the Reds replaced Wilson with that ball on a rope thing that Fred McGriff sells you wouldn't see much difference.

This! gets results

[westofyou]

Dude, I know you own a TV--you were dropping some serious televisual obscurity on the nonbb side.

No one goes cold turkey after Marine Boy.

(I just get antenna stations, no cable :redface: )

Pulling yer leg.. I watched the debates on PBS because they are what Switzerland pretended to be.

[letsgojunior]

Just terrible.

[Raisor]

Wilson has to be hurt.


I am shocked, SHOCKED I tell you, that a player with Wilson's history could be hurt.

Maybe his medical record burned up in a fire or something before he was signed this offseason?

[KronoRed]

Opposing pitcher gets a hit

Shocking stuff.

[MWM]

How many Es is that for Dunn this year?

[flyer85]

Wilson has nothing, Seriously borrowed time

[letsgojunior]

Pull Wilson already. This is just ridiculous.

[Raisor]

I say let Wilson though the entire game. Save the bullpen.

[KronoRed]

Nice play Freel..DP saves Wilson

[westofyou]

How many Es is that for Dunn this year?

3

[flyer85]

I am shocked, SHOCKED I tell you, that a player with Wilson's history could be hurt.

Maybe his medical record burned up in a fire or something before he was signed this offseason? :beerme:

[Raisor]

It's been two weeks since I've seen the McGriddles girl. I think she's hiding from me.

[Reds Nd2]

I loath Wilson more :eek:

I'm beginning to loath everything right now, except that play by "Thrill". That was sweet!

[westofyou]

Dunn looked surprised by that hop... as if he was still thinking about the play before (Benson whacked the 1st pitch)

Wilson is pulling a Casey 2003, too proud to admit soemthing is wrong, too "whatever" to pull it off.

[flyer85]

Nice play Freel..DP saves Wilsonball was another rocket. Absolutely no reason to send him back out there.

[Falls City Beer]

It's been two weeks since I've seen the McGriddles girl. I think she's hiding from me.

She knows you got the hookup. :nono:

[KronoRed]

It's been two weeks since I've seen the McGriddles girl. I think she's hiding from me.

Think yer fiancé took her out :help:

[flyer85]

at least wilson kills the suspense. games over by the third

[Raisor]

Think yer fiancé took her out :help:

shhhhh! neither one knows about the other!

I'm a playa.

[KronoRed]

at least wilson kills the suspense. games over by the third
Right about when dinner arrives ;)

[flyer85]

why would you bunt on 3-1 pitch?

[MWM]

These bunt attempts are getting old. It was 3-1.

[Reds Nd2]

I live in a box.

I just loath television in general. I thought I read that you lived in a windowless basemant? :)

[Falls City Beer]

These bunt attempts are getting old. It was 3-1.

Come on, you know bunting for a hit is the answer to any slump. Or non-slump.

[SteelSD]

Well, at least I don't have to watch Wilson pitch tonight.

I'm in TN right now (travelling) and tried to log on to mlb.tv to watch the Reds game in NY. It appears that Nashville is in the nebulous blackout area for Reds games. And they wouldn't override even though my billing address is nowhere near TN.

Needless to say that their customer service reps got to see me angry. Bruce Banner angry.

Buh-bye mlb.tv.

[SirFelixCat]

Honestly, is this the worst ML pitching staff you have ever seen?

[SteelSD]

These bunt attempts are getting old. It was 3-1.

I'm starting to lose track, but I think that makes the Reds 1-for-7 (or 8) in those attempts (two foul balls, at least 4 Outs, and one success).

Yeesh.

[flyer85]

I am not Mr Optimism and I really have a hard time with Marty and his constantly negative tone. Just call the game, I don't need an editorial

[Caveat Emperor]

Steel, they should realize us Reds fans are all just ticking time bombs anyway. :laugh:

[JaxRed]

This is ridiculous. You KNOW something is wrong with Wilson. His velocity is down to nothing. If you gotta start him, you at least put him on notice that he's gone at the first sign of big trouble.

I'm serious. I would have yanked him after first inning.

[letsgojunior]

Wilson's fastball was barely hitting 85. Either he's injured or just plain bad. Maybe DanO will make a decision next month on it.

[westofyou]

I am not Mr Optimism and I really have a hard time with Marty and his constantly negative tone. Just call the game, I don't need an editorial

I turned my back on Marty... turning on him doesn't work and he's just too angry to sell me Reds baseball anymore.

[flyer85]

Maybe DanO will make a decision next month on it.might need to wait til September. wouldn't want to be rash.

[westofyou]

This is ridiculous. You KNOW something is wrong with Wilson. His velocity is down to nothing. If you gotta start him, you at least put him on notice that he's gone at the first sign of big trouble.

I'm serious. I would have yanked him after first inning.

No kidding, I'd be like "sorry champ you ain't getting it done and I have 24 other guys to coddle."

[PuffyPig]

Cameron has struck out twice in a row against Wilson.

That would be akin to being turned down by the fat girl at the dance.

Probably worse.

[westofyou]

I just loath television in general. I thought I read that you lived in a windowless basemant? :)

Nah I have 2 windows and it's my office, usuallly if it's sunny I'll go upstairs and sit in teh sun and watch the game and escjew this board for the game.

But I live in Portland and the sun ain't out today.

[Falls City Beer]

Nanny 9-11 finale is on; looks like the Reds clubhouse feels.

[flyer85]

Cameron has struck out twice in a row against Wilson.

That would be akin to being turned down by the fat girl at the dance.

twice

[westofyou]

Cameron has struck out twice in a row against Wilson.

That would be akin to being turned down by the fat girl at the dance.

Probably worse.

Another metaphor would be "That's like going to lunch at Arbys and dinner at Burger King"

[westofyou]

Nanny 9-11 finale is on; looks like the Reds clubhouse feels.

Yeah but according to the commercials (which I saw on the only night I watch TV Sunday) their dad died.

Not their careers.

[flyer85]

somebody needs to take the "hit me" sign off of Wilson

[KronoRed]

Honestly, is this the worst ML pitching staff you have ever seen?

It's close.

[Caveat Emperor]

All right...In game instant poll:

Paul Wilson is:
A. Injured
B. Just Pitching Poorly

I keep hearing this suggested, just curious what the overwhelming feeling is.

[RosieRed]

I am not Mr Optimism and I really have a hard time with Marty and his constantly negative tone. Just call the game, I don't need an editorial

I'm listening to the Mets radio broadcast. No way do I want to hear Marty rail on Wilson.

[SteelSD]

Steel, they should realize us Reds fans are all just ticking time bombs anyway. :laugh:

I don't get angry often. But when the following conversation took place, I had little choice...

Me: "The reason I got mlb.tv in the first place is because I travel. And if I'm not going to be able to view a game taking place in NY when I'm in TN and being billed from nowhere near, then it's not one bit of good to me."

mlb.tv Supervisor: "Well, it's actually perfect for the traveller because I live in NY and can't watch Yankees games but when I travel to Florida, I can."

At that point, my idiot alarm went off. I don't like idiots. The primary reason they make me angry is that when they talk to you from a customer service position, they think you're dumber than they are.

I think my eyes actually began turning gamma radiation green.

[PuffyPig]

Another metaphor would be "That's like going to lunch at Arbys and dinner at Burger King"

It's obvious that your culinary expectations exceed mine.

That sounded like fine dining to me.

[RosieRed]

All right...In game instant poll:

Paul Wilson is:
A. Injured
B. Just Pitching Poorly

I keep hearing this suggested, just curious what the overwhelming feeling is.

A, and B is the result of A.

(I hope.)

[KronoRed]

He's hurt..again.

[JaxRed]

My vote is injured

[Reds Nd2]

Well, at least I don't have to watch Wilson pitch tonight.

I'm in TN right now (travelling) and tried to log on to mlb.tv to watch the Reds game in NY. It appears that Nashville is in the nebulous blackout area for Reds games. And they wouldn't override even though my billing address is nowhere near TN.

Needless to say that their customer service reps got to see me angry. Bruce Banner angry.

Buh-bye mlb.tv.

Two questions. Why would your current location matter? I thought mlb.tv was based on your billing address, hence the e-mail addy sign in? I've never tried logging on anywhere else, but that seems strange.

Second question. Are you sitting in the bathroom floor tonight? The Reds haven't won a game since then and it's time for you to take one for the team. Come on. You can do it, just swallow your pride and sit in the floor the next couple of hours.

[flyer85]

B.

It's not like Wilson is historically afraid of the DL

[SteelSD]

Two questions. Why would your current location matter? I thought mlb.tv was based on your billing address, hence the e-mail addy sign in? I've never tried logging on anywhere else, but that seems strange.

Second question. Are you sitting in the bathroom floor tonight? The Reds haven't won a game since then and it's time for you to take one for the team. Come on. You can do it, just swallow your pride and sit in the floor the next couple of hours.

1. Nope. It appears to be based on the IP address (and the corresponding zip code) from where you're logged on.

2. Not yet, but I'll do just about anything. Just need to charge the laptop's battery for a bit and it's cold tile for this guy! ;)

[PuffyPig]

Hey, I just noticed that the 4th run against Wison was unearned due to Dunn's error and the subsequent line drive DP.

That keep's Wilson's bid for a quality start alive.

Anyone willing to bet the farm on that occuring?

[KronoRed]

MLB.tv blacks you out based on where your IP address is.

[Raisor]

BTW, I bought the STAR WARS: CLONE WARS dvd today. It rocks.

[SteelSD]

BTW, I bought the STAR WARS: CLONE WARS dvd today. It rocks.

Yeah. That's some good stuff. Was it all the seasons or just the first?

[Caveat Emperor]

BTW, I bought the STAR WARS: CLONE WARS dvd today. It rocks.

Two days, 3 hours, 41 minutes and counting.

:starwars:

[Falls City Beer]

Nanny 9-11 has more *beeps* in it than Maury. *Cheaters Exposed* *Who's the Baby Daddy?*

[Raisor]

Yeah. That's some good stuff. Was it all the seasons or just the first?

Just vol one, not sure when vol two comes out. I watched most of vol two Saturday night on Cartoon Network, it was GREAT.

[KronoRed]

BTW, I bought the STAR WARS: CLONE WARS dvd today. It rocks.
I'm tempted but I'm going to wait for the DVD with all the shows.

[Reds Nd2]

Anyone, besides Steel, watching mlb.tv? The old guy was talking about Dunns "beechwood aged" bat. It's made from 80 year old beech trees and some of them still have bullets in them from WWII.

[KronoRed]

Wilson due up 3rd..I'd PH at this point

[flyer85]

things could be worse, we could have Boone and his sub .200 OBP at 3rd

[Raisor]

I'm tempted but I'm going to wait for the DVD with all the shows.

The lightsaber fight between Anakin and the new sith disciple (forget her name) was worth the price of the dvd alone. Fantasticly animated.

[flyer85]

I'm listening to the Mets radio broadcast. No way do I want to hear Marty rail on Wilson.problem is anybody and everybody are fair game for Marty.

[westofyou]

Note to the Reds.

Kris Benson is doing what Milton and Wilson were signed to do.

Please let them know.

[westofyou]

problem is anybody and everybody are fair game for Marty.

He's angrier than an old jewish man in a deli returning soup.

[flyer85]

Note to the Reds.

Kris Benson is doing what Milton and Wilson were signed to do.

Please let them know.he's turned into a junkballer as well

[SteelSD]

The lightsaber fight between Anakin and the new sith disciple (forget her name) was worth the price of the dvd alone. Fantasticly animated.

Yeah. That was really really good.

I've been waiting anxiously for Episode III. Even got midnight opening tickets for it.

Then I find out that, because of a pointless three hour layover in Chicago, I won't be able to make it back in time. Grrrrrrrrr.

[Reds Nd2]

But I live in Portland and the sun ain't out today.

You guys don't have many sunny days do you? Or is that just a southern misconception of Oregon?

Damn, I thought Joe used to drink on the air but the old Mets tv guy seems to be slurring his words worse than I am.

[westofyou]

he's turned into a junkballer as well

There's a place for that in the game, the salary structure and radar gun has tried to make it not true... but there is a place for it... Slim Salle to Kirk Reuter.

Anna stole his Mojo

[westofyou]

You guys don't have many sunny days do you? Or is that just a southern misconception of Oregon?

Damn, I thought Joe used to drink on the air but the old Mets tv guy seems to be slurring his words worse than I am.

I think Ralph had a stroke.

It rains more in atlanta by inches than here.

We get more cloud cover though.

It's a freaking rain forest flowers grow in december and january.

[flyer85]

Anna stole his Mojoworse ways to lose it

[Reds Nd2]

Nice bare handed throw by Randa to nail Reyes on the bunt.

[Raisor]

It rains more in atlanta by inches than here.

We get more cloud cover though.

.

yep, more rain here, more rainy days there.

[CougarQuest]

Reds are going to win this one.

[westofyou]

yep, more rain here, more rainy days there.

Yep it rains every day and then when you step out of the office (in atlanta) it's a sauna.

[Stormy]

problem is anybody and everybody are fair game for Marty.

Another problem is Marty's selective memory about his trackrecord of lauding the very same acquisitions he later derides the organization for making. No one carried the torch for Rich Aurilia this Spring, while criticizing Lopez's play, like Marty did. There was no harsher "cut him loose" critic of Wily Mo Pena when he was trying to learn the ropes, while riding the pine, than was Marty etc... He's harped on Dunn's plate approach, sang the praises of some of our worst signings/extensions in recent history, based on liking them personally, their perceived veteran savvy etc... He's so rarely on the right side of any given issue (partly due to lack of statistical research, partly stemming from egomania ;)), yet is the first to offer an arbitrary scathing review any and everyone when things head south. I haven't listened to him for years, and haven't missed anything.

[flyer85]

Reds are going to win this one.hit the lotto today?

[westofyou]

Reds are going to win this one.

Pass that over here.

[CougarQuest]

The Reds are just giving them a false sense of security

[westofyou]

I haven't listened to him for years, and haven't missed anything.

Just a pretty voice, it's like that episode of Seinfeld when Jerry goes out with Tawny Kittain.

[flyer85]

3-2 maybe he will bunt

[westofyou]

The Reds are just giving them a false sense of security

Good Cop - Bad Cop thing eh?

[Reds Nd2]

I think Ralph had a stroke.

It rains more in atlanta by inches than here.

We get more cloud cover though.

It's a freaking rain forest flowers grow in december and january.

Well, now I just feel like an :mooner: for thinking Kiner(?) was drinking on the air.

The rain totals in Hotlanta probably have to do with the summer storms we get in the south. It's nothing for it to dump an inch of rain in a couple of hours during the spring/summer.

[CougarQuest]

This is the inning they tie it up, then take the lead

[Stormy]

Felipe will turn on Benson's heater here, to RCF, now that he's gotten out in front of it and grounded it a few times.

[CougarQuest]

Hmmmmm, do you question yoda?

[westofyou]

It's nothing for it to dump an inch of rain in a couple of hours during the spring/summer.

I once took a friend of mine to Wisconsin and it rained 6 inches in 3 hours, he was from LA and he still to this day is blown away by that.

Lopez boosts my fantasy team some more.

[KronoRed]

Hmmmmm, do you question yoda?

Yoda would be a cool guy to get to replace Welsh

[Stormy]

Lopez double over Cameron's head to RCF, just missed driving it out, Reds trail 4-2 with FeLo on 2nd, no outs. Time to get to Benson, if Casey doesn't shortcircuit the potential rally with a grounder to 2B.

[Falls City Beer]

Lopez boosts my rock n' roll fantasy team.

[flyer85]

George describes the 4 hopper as hit hard

[creek14]

Sadly Case missed hitting into the DP due to the lack of a baserunner on first.

[OnBaseMachine]

Felipe will turn on Benson's heater here, to RCF, now that he's gotten out in front of it and grounded it a few times.

:clap:

[CougarQuest]

Cameron became darth vader

[KronoRed]

Lopez dead by a mile

[creek14]

Awesome baserunning.

[Stormy]

Casey's so predictably counterproductive - hard to fathom the rationale behind placing him in the #3 spot everyday!! Griff's drive not deep enough to score FeLo, who is out by a wide margin at the plate. That's one way to eradicate a potential big inning within 3 pitches.

[westofyou]

Awesome baserunning.

That's the 3rd base coaches call I believe. I'm glad he didn't try to plow him down.

[M2]

Piazza was sitting on the plate. You've got to plow him over in that situation, even if the throw beats you.

[OnBaseMachine]

Terrific.

Either stupid baserunning or stupid coaching for sending him. Dunn was on deck with a chance to tie the game.

[flyer85]

Awesome baserunning.That was worth a shot. It would be nice if a pitcher had to actually go thru the best hitters in a row

[flyer85]

8 miles ... just foul

[westofyou]

hard to fathom the rationale behind placing him in the #3 spot everyday!!

He's done it before is the rationel, someday I'll post Bill James writeup on John McNamera, he was an early Miley.

[SteelSD]

Terrific.

Either stupid baserunning or stupid coaching for sending him. Dunn was on deck with a chance to tie the game.

That's all on the 3B coach. There isn't a MLB team that exists that doesn't have their 3B coach giving a "stay" or "go" command on any ball hit to the OF with a runner on third.

[ws1990reds]

I think that the Reds should try and see what they can get for Casey. It seems the only place he's able to hit a ball this year is to second base. Will he ever return to the numbers of recent years?

[Stormy]

He's done it before is the rationel, someday I'll post Bill James writeup on John McNamera, he was an early Miley.

Nothing like the comfort of ritual and tradition, eh?

[Falls City Beer]

edit.

[OnBaseMachine]

That's all on the 3B coach. There isn't a MLB team that exists that doesn't have their 3B coach giving a "stay" or "go" command on any ball hit to the OF with a runner on third.

I figured it was the 3B coach. It's a pretty common thing for Reds 3B coaches to get players gunned down at the plate.

Can't forget windmill Oester and Foli.

[flyer85]

Nothing like the comfort of ritual and tradition, eh?just makes it so people can snuggle in at night.

[KronoRed]

I think that the Reds should try and see what they can get for Casey. It seems the only place he's able to hit a ball this year is to second base. Will he ever return to the numbers of recent years?

I doubt we could get a wedge of cheese right now.

[ws1990reds]

8 miles ... just foul

Wonder if Wilson wanted Floyd's signature on that ball? ;)

[flyer85]

I doubt we could get a wedge of cheese right now.not even stinky cheese?

[letsgojunior]

I doubt we could get a wedge of cheese right now.

maybe we could get some apple juice.

[creek14]

I doubt we could get a wedge of cheese right now.
Yummmmmmmm, cheese.

[flyer85]

still confident about winning?

[ws1990reds]

Bye bye, Paul Wilson. :thumbup:

[letsgojunior]

Piazza had to feel a lot better about his 0-16 slump knowing that he'd face Reds pitching for 3 games.

[Stormy]

I think that the Reds should try and see what they can get for Casey. It seems the only place he's able to hit a ball this year is to second base. Will he ever return to the numbers of recent years?

Our new GM was handed that task *last* year (translate a big season into the ability to move one of the big, burdensome contracts). Instead, he retained Casey after his torrid start made him temporarily appear a bargain, he held Paul Wilson at his career high trade value and instead extended him, and he failed to parlay Graves early strong numbers into any type of movement... and as a result extended none of the actual long-term core either. DanO's since compounded his inability to flip a bad contract (like Jimbo always did with guys like Bichette etc...) by adding a number of his own albatross signings. He's basically whiffed on every task he's been given as a GM handed the responsibility of a rebuild.

[Reds Nd2]

That's all on the 3B coach. There isn't a MLB team that exists that doesn't have their 3B coach giving a "stay" or "go" command on any ball hit to the OF with a runner on third.

Lopez's speed vs. Camerons arm. Good call. I think? Even after that gaffe, I'd still take Berry over Foli at 3rd base.

[flyer85]

PW scared to throw it over the dish

[ws1990reds]

I honestly don't think I want to watch this. :eek:

[Reds Nd2]

still confident about winning?

Yes. The Reds take this one.

[flyer85]

somebody pointed out in the "Trade for Dunn" thread that a lack of work ethic may be why he got no LT deal. I pointed out too bad a lack of performance isn't a deterrent.

[letsgojunior]

There goes the "quality" start (misnomer).

[ws1990reds]

Wilson is better off just tying both shoes together. Better to fall flat on his face before the pitch reaches the plate. :devil:

[flyer85]

ropes everywhere.

Still confident are we?

[ws1990reds]

Why, oh why, can't the Reds do damage like this with runners on second and third? :rolleyes:

[KronoRed]

maybe we could get some apple juice.

That would be a sweet deal :D

[westofyou]

Can't forget windmill Oester and Foli.

Harry Dunlap too.

Wilson is spoiled cheese.

[KronoRed]

Wilson out..Stone in..I'm not feeling scrappy about this

[M2]

Scary thought, traditionally May is Wilson's best month.

[westofyou]

Why, oh why, can't the Reds do damage like this with runners on second and third? :rolleyes:

Because they don't hit off their own teams pitchers.

There's another team out there too.

[Stormy]

There goes the "quality" start (misnomer).

No doubt, not unlike the "W" the team got in Ortiz's last outing, where 13 of the 26 batters he faced reached base (8 hits, 4EBH, 5BB) in his 5IP start. 1 more inning of Phils' baserunning blunders, and he would have notched a Quality Start in the process.

[Falls City Beer]

Everybody on TV cries. Am I the only one who's noticed this? Surely not.

[Stormy]

Why, oh why, can't the Reds do damage like this with runners on second and third? :rolleyes:

Because we don't get to face Wilson, Milton, Ortiz and Co in these situations. ;)

[TeamBoone]

Why oh why doesn't DM automatically start warming someone at the top of the six when Wilson is on the mound? (bottom of the 5th when the Reds are at home.)

I am so far from being an expert, but even I know that he usually breaks down in the 6th, even if he's pitching well, but for sure when he is not.

They just scored two more runs that they may not have had someone been ready to go. Plus, someone always has to come in and work out of a jam.

[flyer85]

beaten like a red-headed stepchild.

[ws1990reds]

Where's the fire in this team? God, this is pathetic. :bang:

[Raisor]

Just bought my REVENGE OF THE SITH tix online.

7:15 pm Thursday.

[SteelSD]

Because they don't hit off their own teams pitchers.

There's another team out there too.

Yup. And...

2005 Cincinnati Reds:

None On: .250 BA/.318 OBP/.421 SLG
Runners On: .254 BA/.360 OBP/.436 SLG

Team actually hits better, with more power, and makes less Outs with Runners on base. Go figure.

[letsgojunior]

This is just terrible. Hitting the opposing pitcher?

I'm going to game on Wednesday, should be a blast watching 9 innings of batting practice.

[TeamBoone]

Where's the fire in this team? God, this is pathetic. :bang:

What is the rest of the team supposed to do to stop this?

[creek14]

Everybody on TV cries.
So you are saying Reds fans are on TV?

[westofyou]

Where's the fire in this team? God, this is pathetic. :bang:

You're getting passion mixed up with talent, perhaps Arena Football is more to your liking?

[ws1990reds]

Because we don't get to face Wilson, Milton, Ortiz and Co in these situations. ;)

So, if you're a Red and you want to make big bucks with the bat, ask for a trade? :D

[flyer85]

sure glad we have a Stoner

[Falls City Beer]

So you are saying Reds fans are on TV?

They're all happy now; they've just won a trip to Hawaii. No more tears. Reds need to go to Hawaii. Tiny bubbles.

[ws1990reds]

What is the rest of the team supposed to do to stop this?

Make the most of their opportunities? I guess what I'm saying is that FEW players on this team even do their own job, let alone support each other.

[Reds Nd2]

This is just terrible. Hitting the opposing pitcher?

It's about time. It's only 7-2. ;)

[KronoRed]

Everybody on TV cries. Am I the only one who's noticed this? Surely not.

Cry babys

[SteelSD]

Make the most of their opportunities? I guess what I'm saying is that FEW players on this team even do their own job, let alone support each other.

How are you supposed to "support" Starting Pitchers who get smacked around nightly? Walk into the other clubhouse before gametime and beat up the opposing team???

I mean, I know the Reds have a bunch of BIG kids on their club, but c'mon. ;)

[Super_Barry11]

beaten like a red-headed stepchild.

I have a red-headed stepsister.

[flyer85]

Dumatrait has 5 SO innings at AA

[Stormy]

So, if you're a Red and you want to make big bucks with the bat, ask for a trade? :D

Yes, preferably to whichever team is currently facing the Reds, at the start of a new series. Great way to make a good first impression with your new squad. ;)

[KronoRed]

Dumatrait has 5 SO innings at AA

I like him, he's my hope for the near future :help:

[M2]

How are you supposed to "support" Starting Pitchers who get smacked around nightly? Walk into the other clubhouse before gametime and beat up the opposing team???

I mean, I know the Reds have a bunch of BIG kids on their club, but c'mon. ;)

Hit the other team's players with steel chairs after you "inadvertently" knock out the umpiring crew.

[creek14]

The Mets get a hit. What a suprise.

[letsgojunior]

The Mets get a hit. What a suprise.

I'm pretty sure you and I could get a hit off the Reds pitching there creek.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dumatrait has 5 SO innings at AA

DanO will call him up tomorrow.

[Mutaman]

The talk shows in new York spent the afternoon saying how terrbile and noncompetitve the reds were. And you know what, they're right. what an embarassment. It all starts at the top.

[flyer85]

DanO will call him up tomorrow.only in some alternate universe

[Super_Barry11]

I'm pretty sure you and I could get a hit off the Reds pitching there creek.

I've decided that I'd rather not face Ryan Wagner... Everybody else... Bring 'em on!! :p:

[creek14]

I'm pretty sure you and I could get a hit off the Reds pitching there creek.
I swear, it actually hurts to watch this.

That or I have something on my contact.

[letsgojunior]

That went well.

8-2 Mets

[flyer85]

hey Ricky, you're so fine

[MWM]

Horrible defense by Stone!!!!!

[ws1990reds]

How are you supposed to "support" Starting Pitchers who get smacked around nightly? Walk into the other clubhouse before gametime and beat up the opposing team???

I mean, I know the Reds have a bunch of BIG kids on their club, but c'mon. ;)

No, no, no! I meant hugging, patting the butt, screaming at each other in a "tough love" sort of way. :devil:

[creek14]

Omg Omg Omg.

[letsgojunior]

This is comical. Is the 10 run rule in effect?

[KronoRed]

It's a comedy routine.

[flyer85]

the Bad News Reds