Reds vs Stinkin Padres Fri 29 Jul

[creek14]

Today's matchup: Reds (44-58) at Padres (51-51) | Game 1 of 3

Series update: The Padres won two of three at Great American Ballpark in May. San Diego went 2-1 vs. the Reds last year at Petco Park.

Reds update: Only Colorado has a worse record this season than Cincinnati, but the Reds have won 11 of their last 17 and have not lost a series since the All-Star break (2-0-2). Cincinnati is 17-15 under manager Jerry Narron, who replaced Dave Miley on June 21. Led by Ken Griffey Jr. (23 HR, 68 RBI), Adam Dunn (28, 63) and All-Star shortstop Felipe Lopez (16, 55), the Reds have scored the most runs in the NL (5.02 per game). Their pitchers, however, have the league's highest ERA (5.55) and have allowed the most home runs (152). Reds are 13-33 on the road.

Today's matchup: Pedro Astacio will be making his third start for the Padres and 15th overall. He pitched well Saturday in Philadelphia, allowing only two runs in six innings in a 2-0 loss. The Reds' Luke Hudson will be making his ninth start of the year; he won his first but is 0-5 with a 9.10 ERA since. He made his first career start last year against the Padres and gave up five earned runs in 5113 innings of a 7-2 home loss.

Probable series starters
TODAY, 7:05 P.M.

Reds: RHP Luke Hudson (1-5, 8.83)

Padres: RHP Pedro Astacio (0-1, 4.50 ERA)

TOMORROW, 7:05 P.M.

Reds: RHP Aaron Harang (6-9, 3.97)

Padres: RHP Brian Lawrence (5-10, 4.21)

SUNDAY, 1:05 P.M.

Reds: LHP Eric Milton (4-11, 7.03)

Padres: RHP Woody Williams (5-7, 4.66)

[creek14]

Padres to trade
Nevin to Rangers
for Chan Ho Park

5:04 p.m. July 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
The Padres finally found a taker for Phil Nevin, trading him to the Texas Rangers for pitcher Chan Ho Park Friday afternoon, pending expected approval from the commissioner's office.

Nevin, 34, vetoed a trade to Baltimore on Monday, but Texas is not on his eight-team no-trade list, and Park has agreed to waive his no-trade clause.

[RedsMan3203]

Come on Reds!!!

[KronoRed]

DanO..trade Casey to the pads..tonight! :D

[CTA513]

Reds Padres
1. R Freel, 2B 1. D Roberts, CF
2. F Lopez, SS 2. M Loretta, 2B
3. K Griffey Jr., CF 3. B Giles, RF
4. A Dunn, LF 4. R Klesko, LF
5. S Casey, 1B 5. J Randa, 3B
6. A Kearns, RF 6. M Sweeney, 1B
7. E Encarnacion, 3B 7. R Fick, C
8. J LaRue, C 8. K Greene, SS
9. L Hudson, P 9. B Lawrence, P

Game Time: 10:05 p.m. ET
TV: FSN Ohio
Radio: WLW 700

[captainmorgan07]

padres are struggling we should atleast be able to take 2 games maybe even a sweep with how the pitching matchups go

[creek14]

Who thinks JN should flip Case and Kearns?

[CTA513]

Theres been changes with the Padres pitching. Brian Lawrence is pitching tonight and I heard Chan Ho Park is pitching tomorrow.

[LvJ]

Who thinks JN should flip Case and Kearns? Casey would be hitting 8th on my team.

Actually, he'd be on the bench with Pena playing. But y'know.

[RBA]

Who thinks JN should flip Case and Kearns?

I don't know. Casey might be able to run the bases faster, but Kearns running on his head would be slower.

[steig]

Who thinks JN should flip Case and Kearns?

I do

[CTA513]

I don't know. Casey might be able to run the bases faster, but Kearns running on his head would be slower.

It would probably be easier to flip Kearns, they would need some help to flip Casey. :p:

[steig]

How about batting Casey leadoff? I know he is slow but he scares me when he come to the plate with a man on 1st, and he has a high average so maybe Lopez or Griffey could drive him in.

[RosieRed]

Here's some pre-game entertainment:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/RosieRed23/ohernandez.jpg

[Falls City Beer]

Here's some pre-game entertainment:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/RosieRed23/ohernandez.jpg

T'ain't interested. :devil:

[PuffyPig]

Here's some pre-game entertainment:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/RosieRed23/ohernandez.jpg

In the immortal words of Bob Ueker......

"He lifts his leg, and lets it fire"

[CrackerJack]

Who thinks JN should flip Case and Kearns?


:wave:

Strange reasoning there it must be....(to put Casey behind Dunn)

[RosieRed]

:lol:

[KronoRed]

Decent lineup, Wily Mo must be getting moldy on the bench though

[CTA513]

Decent lineup, Wily Mo must be getting moldy on the bench though

Penas probably thinking "I get paid to watch baseball games, what a good life". ;)

[KronoRed]

Nah..Wily Mo is scrappy and loves to play :D

[Buckeye33]

Dunn is finally in a spot he should be in. I'll live with Narron batting Casey 5th.

[gitrdunn44]

I wonder how Randa will do?

[KronoRed]

Randa knows this pitching staff, he'll probably hit for the cycle :lol:

[Gallen5862]

maybe we are trading WMP and keeping him healthy?

[gm]

Who thinks JN should flip Case and Kearns?

Your "eraser message" must have been heeded, since Sean has been in the 5 hole these past 3 games...maybe now you should send Jerry a spatula so he can flip Casey and Kearns?

(After all...what good is "power" if you don't use it? ;) )

[gm]

Casey would be hitting 8th on my team.

Ummm, no...#8 hitters tend to get "pitched around" and Sean's too willing to swing at borderline pitches.

Batting ahead of the pitcher is a good place for a hitter with plate discipline and a high OBA...Kearns?

The way LaRue and Valentin have been hitting lately, it's a crime to keep them down in the 8 hole

[James B.]

Reds gotta have one of the best if not the best 1-4 hitters in the league now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel fouls out to right. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lopez grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior strikes out looking. 0-0 mid 1st.

[Cyclone792]

Reading Griffey's lips during his argument with the ump was hilarious :bowrofl:

[Reds Fanatic]

Twins lost center fielder Torii Hunter for 4 to 6 weeks tonight as he tore a tendon in his left ankle.

[Caveat Emperor]

Hudson needs to be pitch efficient and not let his emotions get control of him on the mound tonight.

I'm pulling for him, I still think he can be a good starter for the Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Roberts strikes out looking. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Loretta doubles to left.

[PuffyPig]

Reds gotta have one of the best if not the best 1-4 hitters in the league now.

Well, based on runs scored, our 1-8 is the leagues best.

[Reds Fanatic]

Giles grounds out to 2nd. Runner goes to 3rd. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Klesko doubles to right. 1-0 Padres.

[gm]

Twins lost center fielder Torii Hunter for 4 to 6 weeks tonight as he tore a tendon in his left ankle.

Their GM will be working the phones, tomorrow. They can't afford Griffey and I doubt they'd look at WMP as a replacement in CF, but you never know

[PuffyPig]

If Hudson and Claussen can pitch decently (like their last starts), with Milton amd Ortiz piching better lately, and Harang being consistently OK, I would expect that with our hitting, we can go .500 the rest of the year.

But we need the starters to, more or less, keeo us in games.

[KronoRed]

Please don't hurt us Randa

[Reds Fanatic]

Randa flies out to left. 1-0 Padres after 1.

[gm]

Would Randa's fly ball been in the GAB LF seats? Possibly

[gm]

I would expect that with our hitting, we can go .500 the rest of the year.

Would that result get Narron an extension? (similar to McKeon, taking over for Knight in '98)

[PuffyPig]

Their GM will be working the phones, tomorrow. They can't afford Griffey and I doubt they'd look at WMP as a replacement in CF, but you never know

I assume they should give up, and plan for next year.

No use burning propsects when you aren't going to win. It didn't look like they wanted to burn any decent prospects anyway. Otherwise, Randa would be a twin.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn leads off with a double to left.

[gm]

Nice to see Dunn going the other way with a low-outside pitch...now if Adam can only do it more regularly w/RISP...

[Reds Fanatic]

Casey walks on 4 pitches. 1st and 2nd with no outs.

[gm]

Sean takes a walk, did Dunn and Casey switch uniforms?

[PuffyPig]

Would Randa's fly ball been in the GAB LF seats? Possibly

I doubt it, it was pretty routine.

If it was, I have symphathy for our pitchers. Martinez couldn't pitch in our park

[Reds Fanatic]

Kearns strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion grounds out to 1st. Runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs.

[flyer85]

EE got himself out on that one.

[Reds Fanatic]

Larue intentionally walked.

[gm]

Lawrence is nasty, but Kearns still has to find a way to make contact in that situation

(As Pete Rose used to say..."trying" is for AAA)

Better result for EdE, but that opens 1st base to walk LaRue

[Reds Fanatic]

Hudson grounds out to the pitcher. 1-0 Padres mid 2nd.

[Aronchis]

Wily Mo Kearns ;)

[gm]

I doubt it, it was pretty routine.

The ball carries differently in SD, especially later when the sun goes down. What's warning track in SD is up against/over the wall in GAB

[flyer85]

Lawrence is nasty, but Kearns still has to find a way to make contact in that situation

(As Pete Rose used to say..."trying" is for AAA)

Better result for EdE, but that opens 1st base to walk LaRueif you are a RH hitter you have to be content to hit it to right. Neither Kearns or EE was willing to do that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rockies DFA'd Machado tonight.

[captainmorgan07]

wow his career in colorado was short lived dan'o must be in heaven he's prolly on the phone right now

[SteelSD]

And, in other expected news...

The Washington Nationals lose a one-Run game tonight...

...again...and drop four back of the Braves.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sweeney flies out to center. 1 out.

[Raisor]

And, in other expected news...

The Washington Nationals lose a one-Run game tonight...

...again...and drop four back of the Braves.


but...but...

:evil:

[Chip R]

Their GM will be working the phones, tomorrow. They can't afford Griffey and I doubt they'd look at WMP as a replacement in CF, but you never knowThat's a scary thought. WMP has enough problems here. I'd hate to see him track a fly ball against the roof of the dome. :eek:

[Falls City Beer]

Mark Sweeney looks like Vanilla Ice. Drop that zero and get with the hero.

[gm]

if you are a RH hitter you have to be content to hit it to right. Neither Kearns or EE was willing to do that.

EdE grounded out weakly to 2b. If Austin had done that, EdE would've had a better RBI opportunity (2-3, 1 out)

[Reds Fanatic]

Fick pops out to 3rd. 2 outs.

[Matt700wlw]

There's Dan on his cell phone......

[gm]

That's a scary thought. WMP has enough problems here. I'd hate to see him track a fly ball against the roof of the dome. :eek:

Good point. Ultimately, DH Wily be his best "position"

[OnBaseMachine]

Baseball Tonight just said Kearns and Casey are the only available players from the Reds...

[Reds Fanatic]

Greene pops out to 2nd. 1-0 Padres after 2.

[Gallen5862]

It has been thundering here. What is the score and what Inning?

[KronoRed]

Rockies DFA'd Machado tonight.
Can we get him back? ;)

Seriously, I doubt anyone claims him this time.

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel grounds out to short. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lopez reaches on an infield hit. Randa made a great play on that or it would have been a double.

[Reds Fanatic]

Griffey doubles down the right field line. 1-1. RBI #70 for Junior.

[Cyclone792]

Dunn hits an absolute monster shot to RF!

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn homers to right. 3-1 Reds!!

[gm]

Adam bomb! 3-1 Reds.

[RFS62]

mmmmmmm, Krispy

[KronoRed]

I like that JR guy in the 3 spot with that Dunn guy protecting him

[Gallen5862]

Way to go Junior.

[flyer85]

Marty predicting Machado will find his way to the Reds org.

[guttle11]

It has been thundering here. What is the score and what Inning? Gallen, where do you live. It seems like every day it storms in your hometown :runaway:

[Reds Fanatic]

Casey flies out to center. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Kearns grounds out to short. 3-1 Reds mid 3rd.

[Gallen5862]

Dunn Homerun way to go. :party: :rockband:

[RedsMan3203]

Nice A-Bomb!

[Chip R]

Good point. Ultimately, DH Wily be his best "position"Yeah, if he goes to the AL. He's much better in CF than RF - although that's damning him with faint praise. He can use his speed better in CF but he still has problems judging the ball as it comes off the bat. I suppose he could pass muster in LF but I think Dunn is and will be a better LF than WMP is. Seems such a shame to have a guy with that speed and that arm be a DH.

[BoydsOfSummer]

That there was a big boy hit. Gigidy gigidy.

[Gallen5862]

can someone send a link. I can't get it on wath or wkki net.

[KronoRed]

JR and Dunn (best players on the team ;) ) deliver

[Gallen5862]

Wilmington, NC.

[HotCorner]

I love the reaction of the two guys behind home plate after Dunn's homer. :laugh: Both said damn at the same time.

[flyer85]

That smarts

[Reds Fanatic]

Lawrence strikes out looking. 1 out.

[NavyRedsFan]

can someone send a link. I can't get it on wath or wkki net.

Try www.thegamelive.com
That might work.

[FlyingPig]

I like that Dunn kid...


:thumbup:

[gm]

Yeah, if he goes to the AL. He's much better in CF than RF - although that's damning him with faint praise. He can use his speed better in CF but he still has problems judging the ball as it comes off the bat. I suppose he could pass muster in LF but I think Dunn is and will be a better LF than WMP is. Seems such a shame to have a guy with that speed and that arm be a DH.

CF is easier to play, there's less hooking/fading on the flares to worry about. (Not to mention those nasty corners to deal with...) Pena is still young and could be taught to be a decent OF'er, but he sure doesn't have "the instincts"

Another argument for WMP as DH? Less mileage on the legs = less hammy/quad pulls. Just make sure he stretches before every AB

[Reds Fanatic]

Roberts walks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Roberts steals 2nd.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks will try.

[Reds Fanatic]

Loretta grounds out to 1st. Runner goes to 3rd. 2 outs.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list:

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Ted Kluszewski - 251
5. George Foster - 244
6. Eric Davis - 203
7. Barry Larkin - 198
8. Vada Pinson - 186
9. Wally Post - 172
10. Gus Bell - 160
11. Joe Morgan - 152
11. Pete Rose - 152
13. Lee May - 147
13. Adam Dunn - 147
15. Dan Driessen - 133
16. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 126
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 113
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Paul O'Neill - 96

[Reds Fanatic]

Giles reaches on an infield hit. 3-2 Reds.

[Chip R]

CF is easier to play, there's less hooking/fading on the flares to worry about. (Not to mention those nasty corners to deal with...) Pena is still young and could be taught to be a decent OF'er, but he sure doesn't have "the instincts"

Another argument for WMP as DH? Less mileage on the legs = less hammy/quad pulls. Just make sure he stretches before every AB
Oh yeah. That's for sure but he still has problems tracking balls off the bat.

Good point about the leg muscles.

[OnBaseMachine]

Updated Reds HR list:

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Ted Kluszewski - 251
5. George Foster - 244
6. Eric Davis - 203
7. Barry Larkin - 198
8. Vada Pinson - 186
9. Wally Post - 172
10. Gus Bell - 160
11. Joe Morgan - 152
11. Pete Rose - 152
13. Lee May - 147
13. Adam Dunn - 147
15. Dan Driessen - 133
16. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 126
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 113
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Paul O'Neill - 96

Dunn is on pace to finish the season in 10th place. Could be in 6th place after next season.

[Reds Fanatic]

Klesko walks. 1st and 2nd with 2 outs.

[Falls City Beer]

Hudson is painful to watch.

[flyer85]

Luke has no idea where the ball is going

[Reds Fanatic]

Randa flies out to center. 3-2 Reds after 3.

[Caveat Emperor]

Hudson is painful to watch.

In his defense, it's probably really frustrating to get Brian Giles to weakly ground to 2nd and not be able to record an Out on the play.

I'd be ticked at myself on the mound too.

[PuffyPig]

Hudson is painful to watch.

The opposite of Hudson is "pitch to contact".

[Gallen5862]

no luck so far with the link.

[redsrule2500]

Anyone else find it really weird seeing randa now playing against the Reds just a few days after being traded. Must be even stranger as a player - or are they used to it?

Just seems odd.

[BoydsOfSummer]

The bum aint even top 50 in sac flies.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/historical/player_stats.jsp?statType=1&statType=Overview&section3=1&HS=true&HS=true&statSet1=2&c_id=cin&venueID=&statSet2=null&statSet3=null&baseballScope=CN2&teamPosCode=all&timeFrame=3&section2=1&sitSplit=&section1=1&section1=1&timeSubFrame=0&&sortByStat=SF

[flyer85]

Reds will need 6 or 7 to win this game

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[redsrule2500]

Hustler

[Big Klu]

My guess on the AFLAC Trivia Question: Johnny Bench

[Reds Fanatic]

Larue flies out to center. 2 outs.

[Gallen5862]

Is score 3-2?

[redsrule2500]

My guess on the AFLAC Trivia Question: Johnny Bench

That's what i was thinking.

[redsrule2500]

Is score 3-2?

yes

[Reds Fanatic]

Is score 3-2? Yes 3-2 top 4th.

[Chip R]

Hustler
Indeed.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hudson grounds out to short. 3-2 Reds mid 4th.

[Big Klu]

FYI: For those of you who aren't watching the game on TV, the AFLAC Trivia Question is, "What Red hit the most home runs vs. the Padres?"

[gm]

My guess on the AFLAC Trivia Question: Johnny Bench

My 9 year-old son guessed Junior, that launched a history lesson re: Bench and the BRM

[KronoRed]

Poor kid

;)

[NavyRedsFan]

no luck so far with the link.
Sorry that site is hit and miss. That's why I got XM Radio. I highly reccomend it for fellow displaced REDS fans. Or you can go to mlb.com and follow gameday.

[Falls City Beer]

"Stop, collaborate, and listen...."

[Reds Fanatic]

Sweeney singles to center.

[Big Klu]

My 9 year-old son guessed Junior, that launched a history lesson re: Bench and the BRM

I hope you reminded him that the Reds and Padres used to be in the same division, and for almost all of Bench's career, he played the Pads 18 times a season.

Answer: Johnny Bench, 47

[KronoRed]

For those just in here and not reading the rest of the forum
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050729&content_id=1149951&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

Rich Aurilia wants to leave :D

[flyer85]

Luke really needs to come out

[Reds Fanatic]

Fick walks on 4 pitches. 1st and 2nd with no outs.

[gm]

Poor kid

;)

I let him off easy. I just told him the Reds used to play the Padres a lot "back in the day..."

He also wanted to know what the #19 was all about in SD

Now he's off with his mom to rent the new "Madagascar" Xbox game

<sigh>

[flyer85]

Get RA a pacifier

[Reds Fanatic]

For those of you not watching Johnny Bench was the correct answer. He hit 47 home runs against the Padres.

[Big Klu]

Bye, Richie.

[Reds Fanatic]

Greene singles to left. Bases loaded with no outs.

[Walkerforpres]

Apparently Rich was taking a snooze when Freel stole 5 bases the other night.

What a buffoon. To unfortunately quote the Rock: "Know your role and shut your mouth."

[KronoRed]

Get RA a pacifier

Can he really say in all honestly that he thinks that Ryan Freel should be on the bench? that he brings more to the team then Freel does?

:confused:

[Reds Fanatic]

Lawrence grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Tie game 3-3. Runner at 3rd.

[Falls City Beer]

"Rock the mic like a vandal..."

[Reds Fanatic]

I just hope the Reds can find a stupid Gm to take RA off our hands this weekend.

[gm]

"I kind of want to know if maybe there's a fit somewhere else for me," Aurilia said. "From Day One, I've kind of been disappointed in the communication factor here. The stuff you're told is gonna happen, the exact opposite happens. It's frustrating, especially for a guy who's been around 10 years. All you want is honesty."

Cue the Billy Joel ballad "Honnnnnesty..."

Reminds me of Nick van Exel with the Blazers last year. FO wants to play the kids, veteran whines.

See ya, Rich. Hopefully Cincy won't pay him to sit around like Portland did with NVE

[Reds Fanatic]

Roberts strikes out. 3-3 after 4.

[Aronchis]

Hudson is so painfull to watch pitch, like pulling out your teeth with wild decadence. I guess Chick is the same way, but at least he is groovy.

[SunDeck]

I just hope the Reds can find a stupid Gm to take RA off our hands this weekend.
Should that be a problem?

Nevermind- just give him the rest of his money and send him away. Honestly.

[PuffyPig]

Apparently Rich was taking a snooze when Freel stole 5 bases the other night.

What a buffoon. To unfortunately quote the Rock: "Know your role and shut your mouth."

It would seem to me that if Aurilla is not going to start, he should be traded. He understands that. We understand that. Let's hope that DanO understnds that.

I would think that Aurilla is correct.

At this stage of his career, why should he sit for a (near) last place team, when someone can use him more often?

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel lines a single to left.

[FlyingPig]

Has RA even managed to steal a base this year?

Hard to get a jump on the pitcher when you are crying to the opposing team's first baseman about how bad your life is...

[SunDeck]

Anybody ever go to the chat side anymore? I just popped in and there were cobwebs all over the tables and chairs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lopez doubles to left. 2nd and 3rd with no outs.

[NavyRedsFan]

I just hope the Reds can find a stupid Gm to take RA off our hands this weekend.
Since he thinks he brings more to the table than Freel, maybe he can play CF for the Twins since Hunter is out 4-6 weeks. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[OSURedLeg]

I honestly can't remember a player that whined so much about his role since we traded for Shawn Estes. Frankly, Estes was a train wreck and deserved his bullpen demotion because he wasn't even giving the reds a chance in games. It was like watching Milton basically. Now Aurilia wants to start over a guy that has the ability to make the difference in every game with his speed and ability to get on base. Hit the road Rich, your tears aren't welcome here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior hits a sac fly to center. 4-3 Reds. Lopez goes to 3rd. 1 out.

[SteelSD]

It would seem to me that if Aurilla is not going to start, he should be traded. He understands that. We understand that. Let's hope that DanO understnds that.

I would think that Aurilla is correct.

At this stage of his career, why should he sit for a (near) last place team, when someone can use him more often?

Actually, seems to me that if Aurilia isn't content to sit on the bench, he should be traded.

The paradox is that, if playing a lot, he's not much help to anyone, much less a contender.

That's what Aurilia doesn't appear to understand. Good to see that he's willing to keep whining about it though.

[gm]

Since he thinks he brings more to the table than Freel, maybe he can play CF for the Twins since hunter is out 4-6 weeks. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I didn't even think about Freel being an answer to Minn's CF problem...hope not, but Ryan would fit the Twins' MO (turf player, etc)

ANOTHER Adam bomb! 6-3 Cincy

[Matt700wlw]

....They really want to trade this guy?


I've been on and off that wagon, but I've decided the Reds must keep him....He's beginning to become a better all around hitter and develop more as a player. He's a cornerstone....lock him up and make him so!

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn crushes another ball to right. 6-3 Reds!!!! HR #30 for Dunn.

[Tornon]

why couldn't adam take 50 feet off that and make it a sac fly instead?

[KronoRed]

Come on Dunn..SAC FLY..we don't want a homer..SAC FLY!! ;)

[SteelSD]

LOL! Dunn.

I'm just going to count that as a Sac Fly.

[flyer85]

can't hit a sac fly ... he sucks

[Reds Fanatic]

Casey bloops a single to left.

[NavyRedsFan]

Dunn with another home run. Some people will be mad that he failed on another chance to get a sac fly.

[flyer85]

Casey hammers a single to left.

[OSURedLeg]

can't hit a sac fly ... he sucks

Bump him back down to 7th in the order. It's not working out with him hitting 4th.

[FlyingPig]

Have I mentioned that I really like this Dunn kid?

:)

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn has 10 total bases tonight.

[Walkerforpres]

Richie's just mad because he's not getting his way. He's been vocal about this all year. He signed with Cincinnati no doubt at a chance at the starting SS role. When it was basically given to him in ST, he thought his goal had been accomplished.
Now that the truth has come out and there are just plain out better players than him on the team, he can't set aside his ego and accept it. He's manipulated everyone in this organization (from our standpoint) the entire year (his short rehab stint, his complaining when Lopez came back from the DL, and now his complaining when an obviously more valuable player in Freel comes off the DL and reclaims his starting spot) all becaues of his belief that he's worth more than he is to this team.

While this is a common instance among professional athletes, Rich has been playing the "veteran" card all year long and complaining his way into the lineup and onto the field.

Wherever he ends up, he most likely won't be playing any more than he is now. I'll bet he'd still be much happier sitting on the pine for a "winning" ballclub.


It would seem to me that if Aurilla is not going to start, he should be traded. He understands that. We understand that. Let's hope that DanO understnds that.

I would think that Aurilla is correct.

At this stage of his career, why should he sit for a (near) last place team, when someone can use him more often?

[RedsMan3203]

I love those A-Bombs!

[gm]

....They really want to trade this guy?


I've been on and off that wagon, but I've decided the Reds must keep him....He's beginning to become a better all around hitter and develop more as a player. He's a cornerstone....lock him up and make him so!

I hope DanO's wearing cheap socks, just in case some GM decides it's time to "blow 'em off" for Dunn

[Reds Fanatic]

Kearns grounds out to 3rd. 2 outs. Casey goes to 2nd.

[flyer85]

If they get rid of RA they can bring DJ back. :eek:

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list:

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Ted Kluszewski - 251
5. George Foster - 244
6. Eric Davis - 203
7. Barry Larkin - 198
8. Vada Pinson - 186
9. Wally Post - 172
10. Gus Bell - 160
11. Joe Morgan - 152
11. Pete Rose - 152
13. Adam Dunn - 148
14. Lee May - 147
15. Dan Driessen - 133
16. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 126
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 113
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Paul O'Neill - 96

[PuffyPig]

The paradox is that, if playing a lot, he's not much help to anyone, much less a contender.

That's what Aurilia doesn't appear to understand. Good to see that he's willing to keep whining about it though.

Since Aurilla has come off the DL, he's been one of the most productive hitting seconbaseman in the NL. He currently leads the Reds with hitting with RISP.

Even with his slow start, he projects to a full season with .260-10-82, with a .749 OPS. Not that bad for a MI.

Yeah, he can help someone out. Not a star mind you, but can give a team like the PaleHose with some improvement.

[SunDeck]

If they get rid of RA they can bring DJ back. :eek:
They'll have to come up with the balance of his severence package from Taco Bell, though.

[FlyingPig]

Meanwhile, in Dodgertown, a GM sees the updated linescore and a lone tear moves slowly down his cheek...


...and an Astro GM throws another A level pitcher into the offer...

[KronoRed]

EE doubles in the Case

[Matt700wlw]

Where was this team in May?

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion doubles to left. 7-3 Reds.

[RedsMan3203]

Ship him to STL. They need some help at 3rd.

[corkedbat]

i like this kid :D

[Gallen5862]

Wkki now working for me off and on.

[RedsMan3203]

Where was this team in May?

Sleeping.......

[Aronchis]

Lawrence was rocked

[OSURedLeg]

There can't be but 5 pitchers in the NL right now who aren't afraid of the way this lineup is hitting. There's solid hitting for 1 - 8 right now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Larue intentionally walked and Hudson strikes out. 7-3 Reds mid 5th.

[Tornon]

So much for Hudson's hitting streak

[KronoRed]

Where was this team in May?
May?

RA batting 2nd, Casey 3rd..Kearns slumping..Dunn buried.

;)

[as_v_1]

Dunn is only 2 behind A. Jones and D. Lee now does he break get 50 this year?

[flyer85]

I can't see Hudson geting through this inning.

[OSURedLeg]

Now as long as Narron keeps a relatively short leash on Hudson, I feel good about this game.

[Gainesville Red]

Man, you really have to like the swings that young Encarnacion takes. He's gonna be good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Loretta grounds out to short. 1 out.

[RedsMan3203]

Hudson pitches this inning... then gets 2/3 of an inning next inning... JN then pulls him...

[flyer85]

Where was this team in May?not playing smallball well enough

[Matt700wlw]

May?

RA batting 2nd, Casey 3rd..Kearns slumping..Dunn buried.

;)

Oh yeah.... :bang:

[PuffyPig]

May?

RA batting 2nd, Casey 3rd..Kearns slumping..Dunn buried.

;)

Of course, the Reds were leading (or near leading) the NL with runs scored with those 4 things occuring.

Our better record recently is really attributable to a little better (and more consistent) starting pitching. If our starters can go 6, with 3-4 runs allowed, we can win our share of games.

[Big Klu]

Back to the Rich Aurilia saga:


Apparently Rich was taking a snooze when Freel stole 5 bases the other night.

What a buffoon. To unfortunately quote the Rock: "Know your role and shut your mouth."

Get it right:

"FINALLY, THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO REDSZONE! The Rock says, 'Know your damn role, jabroni.' You know, The Rock sees you whining and boo-hooing like a little girl about your lack of PT. Well, you don't see the Rock whining and boo-hooing about your lack of talent. You want to be traded? Well, The Rock has good news--The Rock just saved a s***load of money on his car insurance by switching to GEICO! The Rock also promises this to all the millions (and millions) of Rock and RedsZone fans out there--Ryan Freel is the second baseman for the Reds, and Richie--you whiny little punk--if you don't like it, you can take it, shine it up nice and pretty, turn that sumb**** sideways, and shove it STRAIGHT UP YOUR CANDY A**!"

http://images.killermovies.com/h/helldorado/the_rock.jpg

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn is only 2 behind A. Jones and D. Lee now does he break get 50 this year?

Maybe. He didn't hit number 30 last year until August 4th. If he continues to hit like he has in July then I wouldn't be surprised to see him hit 48-50 homeruns.

[RedsMan3203]

a wicked hook baby!

[Reds Fanatic]

Giles strikes out looking. 2 outs.

[Johnny Vander m]

Lost Marty on WKKI, Oh well still have XM, and these San Diago announcers are realy good. Sure beats Vin (ugh) and Milo.

[PuffyPig]

a wicked hook baby!

As good as I've seen all year, by anyone.

[NavyRedsFan]

Just a random thought. If the Cincinnati Reds were still in the NL West, we'd be only 7 games out of first. That is if we left Houston in the central.

[Reds Fanatic]

Klesko walks.

[KronoRed]

JR :clap:

[Reds Fanatic]

Good over to shoulder catch for Junior. 7-3 Reds after 5.

[Matt700wlw]

Boy..he's lost a step hasn't he.... ;)

[corkedbat]

Beautiful grab by the Kid!

[RedsMan3203]

JR on a full sprint on the track catches a fly ball up against the fense... Smiles at the kid... turns around and jobs back to the club house...


Whatta guy. :beerme:

[marcshoe]

routine play. :cool:

[Falls City Beer]

If the Reds lead holds, they, like Ratt, climb out of the cellar...into fifth place. *fart*

[Gainesville Red]

Jr. does that every night. I want him to start catching those inbetween his legs, or in his hat or something.

[flyer85]

Marty relaying Randa on Petco that it will silence your bat ... somebody forgot to tell Adam.

[PuffyPig]

Griffey making tough plays look easy.

Yeah, I know we should give him away.

Man, that's hard to do.

[corkedbat]

Did Hudson have surgery last year or was it just rehab? The reason I ask, is I've often heard full recovery after arm surgery is the second year.

[Aronchis]

I swear O'brien just brought up Hudson to give fans the chance to watch a wild pitcher. He looks like he has been in spring training mode since his return.

[wheels]

Of course, the Reds were leading (or near leading) the NL with runs scored with those 4 things occuring.

Our better record recently is really attributable to a little better (and more consistent) starting pitching. If our starters can go 6, with 3-4 runs allowed, we can win our share of games.

Agreed.

Which makes it all the more maddening that DanO couldn't put together a rotation that was something akin to serviceable.

He's wasted a primo offensive ballclub.

I also contend that it's all the more primo now, considering the lineup modifications, the emergence of Felipe Lopez, and the addition of a slasher and dasher like Encarnacion.

In fact, when you consider that they've got guys like Freel, Lopez, and Encarnacion playing nearly everyday, the notion that this is a lumbering, homer or bust offense is fast becoming a myth.

Boy, do I love this team from an offensive standpoint.

[Gainesville Red]

Griffey making tough plays look easy.

Yeah, I know we should give him away.

Man, that's hard to do.

Agreed. It feels like falling in love all over again.

[marcshoe]

Gotta really appreciate the opportunity to watch Jr with the Reds, and hope it doesn't end soon.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lopez walks.

[Falls City Beer]

Did Hudson have surgery last year or was it just rehab? The reason I ask, is I've often heard full recovery after arm surgery is the second year.

Hudson's been injured so many times in his career already, it's hard to believe he's ever been healthy for two full seasons.

[RedsMan3203]

And a pitching change with JR coming up.

[OSURedLeg]

Don't think anyone mentioned it, but I just realized that double Encarnacion had to score Casey was his first ever Major League RBI. Just thought I'd make note of it because hopefully it will be one of MANY.

[OSURedLeg]

Bring in a lefty. I dare em.

[CrackerJack]

If the Reds lead holds, they, like Ratt, climb out of the cellar...into fifth place. *fart*

They better keep going "Round and Round" the bases then...

[Falls City Beer]

They better keep going "Round and Round" the bases then...

Dig.

[wheels]

I love it when FCB says *fart*.

Funniest thing in the land.

[Gallen5862]

Good catch Osuredleg. I hope it is the first of many rbis for EE.

[corkedbat]

Man, every time they start talking about that honkin' great hole in Junior's leg, I get the screamin' heebie-jeebies. :explode:

[Aronchis]

Agreed.

Which makes it all the more maddening that DanO couldn't put together a rotation that was something akin to serviceable.

He's wasted a primo offensive ballclub.

I also contend that it's all the more primo now, considering the lineup modifications, the emergence of Felipe Lopez, and the addition of a slasher and dasher like Encarnacion.

In fact, when you consider that they've got guys like Freel, Lopez, and Encarnacion playing nearly everyday, the notion that this is a lumbering, homer or bust offense is fast becoming a myth.

Boy, do I love this team from an offensive standpoint.

DanO should have tried more low bargain goods after the Clement rejection, but I think somebody wanted that money spent now(namely Carl Lindner and the Cincy fan base). DanO easily gives in politically, much like when he didn't trade Wilson, Casey and Graves last July/Augest period. He doesn't fight the establishment very well and plays it safe.

[RedsMan3203]

Griff fouls out, FeLo goes to 2nd on the foul out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Griffey fouls out to right. Lopez goes to 2nd. 2 outs.

[Gallen5862]

Speaking of Freel Johnny Bench on a interview on Espn news called Him a go go player like in the old days. He was impressed with his 5 steals. He said he liked watching Freel.

[KronoRed]

Dunn dude up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pitcher throws a pickoff attempt into center. Lopez goes to 3rd.

[RedsMan3203]

Wild Pick Off Throw to SS.. Ball goes to Center...

FeLo to 3rd.

[RedsMan3203]

Dunner pops out to 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn pops out to 3rd. 7-3 Reds mid 6th.

[OSURedLeg]

Well at least Dunn didn't strike out there. That would have been a much less productive out, right Krono? ;)

[KronoRed]

Well at least Dunn didn't strike out there. That would have been a much less productive out, right Krono? ;)

Yep.

We need pop ups! ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Brian Shackelford in to pitch.