7/30 Game Thread Reds at Padres

[RBA]

Cincinnati Reds http://images.usatoday.com/_common/_images/clear.gifLineuphttp://images.usatoday.com/_common/_images/clear.gif Name Season/vsAVGHRRBI
Felipe Lopez SS Season.2951655 vs. Padres---00
Rich Aurilia 2B Season.2601041 vs. Padres---00
Ken Griffey Jr. CF Season.2832371 vs. Padres---00
Adam Dunn LF Season.2503067 vs. Padres---00
Sean Casey 1B Season.308441 vs. Padres---00
Austin Kearns RF Season.234730 vs. Padres---00
Javier Valentin C Season.280929 vs. Padres---00
Edwin Encarnacion 3B Season.29712 vs. Padres---00
Aaron Harang P Season.02301 vs. Padres---00http://images.usatoday.com/_common/_images/clear.gifStarting Pitcher


Name Season/vsAVGHRRBI
Eric Young CF Season.20904 vs. Reds---00
Mark Loretta 2B Season.289 116 vs. Reds.00000
Brian Giles RF Season.2961055 vs. Reds.66700
Ryan Klesko LF Season.2651646 vs. Reds.00000
Joe Randa 3B Season.2891348 vs. Reds---00
Xavier Nady 1B Season.2751133 vs. Reds---00
Khalil Greene SS Season.257739 vs. Reds.00000
David Ross C Season.222315 vs. Reds---00
Pedro Astacio P Season.33301 vs. Reds---00

[LvJ]

Aurilia starting and batting 2nd after what he said yesterday. Ridiculous.

[TheBurn]

1st thing that came to my mind as well.
What is Aurilia doing in there?
:eek:

[creek14]

Aurilia starting and batting 2nd after what he said yesterday. Ridiculous.
No kidding.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hal McCoy's article today said Aurilia was scheduled to start against Astacio because he has hit well against him in the past.

[RosieRed]

I thought Olmedo was going to start a game sometime? If you're going to sit Freel, why not play Olmedo?

[Gainesville Red]

I don't care who you are, if you're in my clubhouse acting the way Aurillia is acting, you don't play. Especialy over somebody like Freel, who seems to have the perfect ballplayer attitude. Freel seems like a spark plug when he's in there, he just makes things happen that don't happen when he's not playing.

[creek14]

Hal McCoy's article today said Aurilia was scheduled to start against Astacio because he has hit well against him in the past.
I don't care if he's hitting 1.000 and every hit was a HR. I'd sit his whiney hiney.

[CTA513]

I thought Olmedo was going to start a game sometime? If you're going to sit Freel, why not play Olmedo?

Aurilia would cry if Olmedo started instead of him.

:devil:

[OnBaseMachine]

Rich whines and continues to get his way. What would happen if one of the younger players spouted off like that? I highly doubt they would start and bat second.

[creek14]

Mr creek and I will be enjoying margaritas during the game.

No, I don't know why you needed to know that.

[Matt700wlw]

There is a reasoning for sitting Freel from time to time. As hard as he plays, putting him out there every day would risk losing him for a period of time.

I can understand it....but if they can trade Aurilia, it would give Olmedo some playing time

[Joseph]

Go Ray Ray.

[Gainesville Red]

There is a reasoning for sitting Freel from time to time. As hard as he plays, putting him out there every day would risk losing him for a period of time.

I can understand it....but if they can trade Aurilia, it would give Olmedo some playing time

I agree. I just don't see much use in playing Rich Aurilia. He's not gonna be here next year, Reds aren't going anywhere this year. You know what you've got in Freel, if he needs a day off see what you've got in Olmedo. Late in the game when Olmedo get's his pinch hit duty, give that to Aurilia. Does anyone know how Aurilia gets along with the team?

[creek14]

They just interviewed EdE on the pregame show. What a breath of fresh air. All excited about his first HR. And he looks about 12 with those braces.

[creek14]

They just teased that DanO pulled Adam aside to discuss his future with the team. They're going to talk to Adam about it after the commercial break.

Do you want me to tell you what he says? :devil:

[RosieRed]

Do you want me to tell you what he says? :devil:

No. I mean really, who here cares about Adam's future with the team?

:p:

[Reds Fanatic]

Dan O' Brien told Adam unless something unbelievable happens in the next few hours Adam is going to remain a Red.

[creek14]

Oh my, he's a hunk of burning love.

Adam, not DanO.

Anyway, after a couple other segments, they finally got to the chat with Adam. He's glad he hit the ball hard last night (so are we Adam). He talked a little about how he got EdE's HR ball and how he held up the game and felt like an idiot.

DanO told him that unless something unbelievable happens in the next few hours, he'll stay a Red. And he's happy about that. And so am I.

In the next 60 games he wants to end on a positive note and have something to build on next season.

And then he said he digs old fat women. Really.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Dan O' Brien told Adam unless something unbelievable happens in the next few hours Adam is going to remain a Red.

Did you smile or break down for a good old fashioned weap?

[Joseph]

Strange Creekster, I did not hear that last line in the version they played down here in Kentucky.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Why would O'Brien specifically pull Dunn aside to tell him he isn't going to be traded? (Not that the news is surprising)

Why didn't he pull Kearns/Pena and others aside?

This close to the deadline seems like an odd time for O'Brien to tell him that. Maybe he told him other stuff that he wouldn't let Adam tell us, such that his good friend Casey might be crying tomorrow as he says bye to the team. ;)

[creek14]

Strange Creekster, I did not hear that last line in the version they played down here in Kentucky.
You need to call your cable company.

And I need another margarita.

[creek14]

Why would O'Brien specifically pull Dunn aside to tell him he isn't going to be traded? (Not that the news is surprising)

Why didn't he pull Kearns/Pena and others aside?
Cause there are so many rumors about him being on the block. Which is funny, cause I haven't heard a single one here.

[Tony Cloninger]

Is Jerry Narron a man?

I mean does he not have the cajones....as a man or as the manager of this team to tell RA....that he is not a starter anymore?

I DO NOT care that he is 8 for 26 with 1 HR against Astacio during his career.......anyone who whines like he does should not be starting on this team. I cannot believe anyone can tolerate this person in that clubhouse.....is there any clubhouse big enough for his ego?
Was he shortchanged somewhere in life that he feels he must push his way into getting what he wants?

[CincyRedsFan30]

Cause there are so many rumors about him being on the block. Which is funny, cause I haven't heard a single one here.

The only rumors I've heard about Dunn have been the ones posted here. I've been baffled by them, because I haven't heard anything like them. I really wonder about some of the writers who are mentioning them...

[creek14]

The only rumors I've heard about Dunn have been the ones posted here. I've been baffled by them, because I haven't heard anything like them. I really wonder about some of the writers who are mentioning them...
Well Dan Hoard asked him (Adam) if he wanted to make up some rumors of his own and he said he didn't need to cause there were enough floating around already. So there must be some somewhere. I really don't know. I have tried not to read anything that had the words Trade and Dunn in the same article.

[OnBaseMachine]

Randa Winn traded to Giants for Yorvit Torrealba and another player whose named I missed.

[creek14]

Dan and Chris talking about RA. Coming close to defending him. Gag.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Well Dan Hoard asked him (Adam) if he wanted to make up some rumors of his own and he said he didn't need to cause there were enough floating around already. So there must be some somewhere. I really don't know. I have tried not to read anything that had the words Trade and Dunn in the same article.

Adam's probably heard the same rumors that were posted here(which came from other papers). I just don't know how much substance those rumors had.

And I certainly don't blame you for not wanting hear the evil "T" word. I imagine you are feeling much better right now, huh? :)

[Big Klu]

Nice job trying to spin Aurilia's comments, Chris. :rolleyes:

[creek14]

Meanwhile in the game, 2 outs. Not sure how we made them. Jr up.

[Gainesville Red]

Nice catch for David Ross, former Unviersity of Florida Gators catcher. Not really a nice catch, just wanted to squeeze the gator part in there.

[creek14]

Jr K's

[CincyRedsFan30]

Lopez flies out.

Aurilia fouls out.

Griffey Ks. Reds 0, Rockies coming to bat.

[Aronchis]

The Padres sure have a old starting lineup.

[creek14]

I imagine you are feeling much better right now, huh? :)
I'm on my second margarita. So, yes, I am feeling much better. :beerme: ;)

[Gainesville Red]

The Padres sure have a old starting lineup.

It's incredible how bad the NL west is.

[Big Klu]

Nice play, Rich.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Young singles as Harang uncharacteristically had to work behind in the count to him.

[BCubb2003]

Freel is not in the lineup tonight, Manny Ramirez is not in the lineup tonight...

[OnBaseMachine]

Johnny Gomes of Tampa Bay hit three homeruns tonight vs the Royals. All three were "soft" since they were all solo.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Freel is not in the lineup tonight, Manny Ramirez is not in the lineup tonight...

Freel is resting because Narron thinks he will get too tired playing too often(ie he is afraid of the vet who brings a presence) ;)

[CincyRedsFan30]

Loretta singles. 1st and 3rd, 0 outs.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Sac. fly for Giles. 1-0 Pads.

[Big Klu]

Freel is resting because Narron thinks he will get too tired playing too often(ie he is afraid of the vet who brings a presence) ;)

I would have had Aurilia in the lineup at 2B and batting leadoff, then pinch-hit for him in the top of the first with Ryan Freel.

[CincyRedsFan30]

I would have had Aurilia in the lineup at 2B and batting leadoff, then pinch-hit for him in the top of the first with Ryan Freel.

:laugh:

Rich might just retire if that happened. Hmmm :evil:

[Gainesville Red]

I would have had Aurilia in the lineup at 2B and batting leadoff, then pinch-hit for him in the top of the first with Ryan Freel.

I'd stand up in my living room, and give Narron a round of applause. It's the best idea I've heard all day.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Klesko singles. 1st and 2nd, 1 out. That one found the hole in between the outfielders.

[creek14]

I'm out.

gO rEDz.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Randa K's looking. 2 outs.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Nady grounds out. 1-0 Pads after 1.(Harang with 25 pitches)

[CincyRedsFan30]

Dunn doubles.

Casey pops out. 1 out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Looks like Dunn just missed another homerun; Gameday shows his double hitting just in front of the 411 sign in rightcenter.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Kearns with an RBI triple!

Reds tie it up 1-1

[CincyRedsFan30]

Kearns triples...Dunn scores, 1-1 game!!

[CincyRedsFan30]

Valentin grounds out. 2 outs.

[Big Klu]

BOOMER SOONER! Eric Young doing his best 1980's Oklahoma option QB imitation--pitching the ball to HB Brian Giles, who returns it to the infield on the Austin Kearns RBI triple.

[PuffyPig]

Casey seldom pops up. You'd think he could have at least hit his GIDP ball to 2nd to get Dunn over.

Luckily, Kearns picks him up. That looked like a 2003 Kearns there.

[CincyRedsFan30]

EdE Int. BB. 1st and 3rd, 2 outs.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Harang K's, 1-1 game, Mid. 2nd.

[Gainesville Red]

I love watching Harang swing the bat.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Greene grounds out. 1 out.

[CincyRedsFan30]

John Fay talks about a sunscreen shortage in SD with Marty.

Ross grounds out. 2 outs.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Fay finally talks about rumors and says he thinks the team tried and couldn't move Aurilia, and that DanO doesn't think the deadline is a big deal. He doesn't know how an angry Aurilia will be able to work the rest of the year.

Astacio K's. 1-1 game after 2.

Great insight from Fay there. ;)

[Falls City Beer]

John Fay talks about a sunscreen shortage in SD with Marty.

Ross grounds out. 2 outs.

But clearly not a doofus shortage.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Lopez lines out. 1 out.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Aurilia flies out. 2 outs.

[PuffyPig]

I note that Jerry Maquire is on TBS.

So, between "You complete me" and "You had me at hello", which makes you want to toss your cookies the most?

[CincyRedsFan30]

Griffey flies out. 1-1, Mid. 3rd.

[Gainesville Red]

parks to big. ;)

[Big Klu]

I note that Jerry Scientologist is on TBS.

So, between "You complete me" and "You had me at hello", which makes you want to toss your cookies the most?

Corrected it for you.

[PuffyPig]

Griffey flies out. 1-1, Mid. 3rd.

To the deepest part of CF. It's a HR almost anywhere.

Both Lopez and Griffey smoked it.

[flyer85]

bating order would be so much better if EE was 2nd and RA 8th

[gitrdunn44]

Ahhhhhh all these warning track shots.

[flyer85]

To the deepest part of CF. It's a HR almost anywhere.

Both Lopez and Griffey smoked it.Actually the CF in Petco only 396. It's in the RC ans LC alleys that the park is the deepest and so much bigger than other parks

[CincyRedsFan30]

Young singles again.

[PuffyPig]

Actually the CF in Petco only 396. It's in the RC ans LC alleys that the park is the deepest and so much bigger than other parks

How far did Griffey's hit go? It seemed like he really smoked it.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Actually the CF in Petco only 396. It's in the RC ans LC alleys that the park is the deepest and so much bigger than other parks

Which is why as mentioned the Pads have 27 Triples this year(in comparison to the Reds' 9 Triples). The Reds have more Doubles than them though. The balls in the ally often lead to Triples there though.

Loretta fouls out. 1 out.

[Matt700wlw]

Nick Lachay at Petco...

Jessica nowhere to be seen.... :(

[CincyRedsFan30]

Young goes to 2B on a Wild Pitch.

[Gainesville Red]

Umpire rang up Giles with some authority!

[CincyRedsFan30]

Giles K's. 2 outs.

[Big Klu]

Some of Tom Cruise's movies:

Risky Scientology
Top Scientology
Dianetics Of Thunder
Jerry Scientologist
Scientology Report
War Of The Scientologists
Scientology On The Fourth Of July
The Color Of Scientology
A Few Good Scientologists
Interview With The Scientologist (cameo appearance by Matt Lauer)
The Last Scientologist

[CincyRedsFan30]

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

[CincyRedsFan30]

Randa grounds out. 1-1 after 3. Good to see Randa being aggressive right now. ;)

[Gainesville Red]

Whew, Randa's really coming through for us when it counts. Man what a great teamate he is.

[Big Klu]

Hey, he's a team player!

[CincyRedsFan30]

Whew, Randa's really coming through for us when it counts. Man what a great teamate he is.

Now THAT is a vet. presence. ;)

[CTA513]

Nick Lachay at Petco...

Jessica nowhere to be seen.... :(

Shes working out a deal to buy part of the Reds. ;)

[CincyRedsFan30]

Dunn grounds out. 1 out.

[Gainesville Red]

Did he just say "The Gameworks Corn-hole Challenge?" What the hell is that? It sounds gross.

[Big Klu]

My guess on the AFLAC Trivia Question:

Bruce Bochy, Tim Flannery, & Tony Gwynn

[flyer85]

Did he just say "The Gameworks Corn-hole Challenge?" What the hell is that? It sounds gross.do you really want to know?

[Tornon]

Casey hits a Milton!

[Matt700wlw]

woah.....

How about that??!!??

[kyred14]

OMG!!! Casey homers! :lol:

[CincyRedsFan30]

Casey with a HR, 2-1 Reds! Yeah, a CASEY HR!

That was probably his best AB all year.

A final stand?

[Aronchis]

A rare sight just happened in San Diego tonight...................

[LvJ]

Nonsense!

[kearns and dunn]

Casey Homers!!

[RBA]

Earlier, I was thinking of posting about how Casey is due for his monthly homerun. It's like predicting Earthquakes.

[PuffyPig]

Did he just say "The Gameworks Corn-hole Challenge?" What the hell is that? It sounds gross.

I'm not certain, but I think it explains where Jessica Simpson is.

And Casey just completed me.

There, I said it.

[Gainesville Red]

do you really want to know?

I don't know. Is that some kind of weird Cincinnati thing? Granted, I've been there a couple of times, I never really encountered the Gameworks cornhole challenge. I thnk I'll stay down here at UF for a while.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Kearns grounds out. 2 outs.

[SteelSD]

Chris now talking stupid about Runs Scored.

[Matt700wlw]

Trade Casey while he's hot!!!

[kyred14]

Casey is on a power surge, thats TWO in July.

[Big Klu]

Did he just say "The Gameworks Corn-hole Challenge?" What the hell is that? It sounds gross.

I am The Great Cornholio!

http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/image/images/small-bnb.gif

[CincyRedsFan30]

Valentin walks.

[Tornon]

Watch, EdE will find a way to drive in Valentin right here

[kearns and dunn]

Sorry for this being off-topic, but are there any other reds fans from montana here?

[CincyRedsFan30]

Breaking News: Jose Cruz. Jr. to Red Sox from D-Backs for two minor leaguers.

[flyer85]

Breaking News: Jose Cruz. Jr. to Red Sox from D-Backs for two minor leaguers.subtraction by addition

[Tornon]

o well, I will take that instead

[CincyRedsFan30]

EdE singles. 1st and 2nd, 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. 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 - 114
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

[kyred14]

EdE has incredible bat speed.

[Tornon]

Chris comparing Edwin's swing to Andrew Jones'

[kyred14]

subtraction by addition

:lol:

[RFS62]

Man, I love Eddie's stroke

That's a swing that will hold up under pressure

[CincyRedsFan30]

Harang lines out. We will really get to Astacio soon in all probablity.

2-1 Reds, Mid. 4th, and I have to go for a bit here. I will return.

[BCubb2003]

And Casey just completed me.

There, I said it.

You had me at "Hi, hello and welcome."

[Gallen5862]

Lost feeds. What is the score and what inning?

[kyred14]

2-1 Reds. Bot 4

[Big Klu]

2-1 Reds, bottom of 4th.

Nady leads off with single to CF, Greene flies out to LF.

[Falls City Beer]

Greene is sketchy looking. Like he might lead a double-life knocking over 7-11s.

[Big Klu]

Ross singles to left-center

[Gainesville Red]

GO GATORS! Sorry, don't worry, it'll be the only one he gets for the next week or so.

[Big Klu]

Astacio sac bunt.

[Matt700wlw]

Ross singles to left-center


He's got the Jeff Spicoli look going...

[Falls City Beer]

Harang's allowing a bunch of hits and throwing a bunch of pitches to a bunch of bad hitters.

[Big Klu]

Young grounds out to SS.

[kyred14]

THAT Rich is why you don't play SS!

[Gainesville Red]

GO GATORS! Sorry, don't worry, it'll be the only one he gets for the next week or so.

No damage done, see we're okay.

[pedro]

Greene is sketchy looking. Like he might lead a double-life knocking over 7-11s.

i think it's funny. the spicoli look is like so 1983.

http://www.netwalk.com/~truegger/ftrh/jeff_pub.jpg

[corkedbat]

Man these guys kill me. Welsh and Hoard going on about how this offense really isn't that good. Hoard saying. "Yeah, they've scored 3 or fewer runs in 29 games ths year..." Like it was pathetic or something - out of 103 games? That's what? About 28% of the time? I guess that would mean they score 4 or more 72% of the time? Is that pathetic? And how many of those 3 or less games were in the portion of the schedule where around the time of Miley's demise when nearly everyone was struggling.

Now, at least, there is nothing wrong with this offense. Everytime I listen to these clowns on TV the urges return. Must...not...commit... mayhem...if you'll excuse me now, I have to go and find my Happy Place.

[Gainesville Red]

Man these guys kill me. Welsh and Hoard going on about how this offense really isn't that good. Hoard saying. "Yeah, they've scored 3 or fewer runs in 29 games ths year..." Like it was pathetic or something - out of 103 games? That's what? About 28% of the time? I guess that would mean they score 4 or more 72% of the time? Is that pathetic? And how many of those 3 or less games were in the portion of the schedule were around the time of Miley's demise when nearly everyone was struggling.

Now, at least, there is nothing wrong with this offense. Everytime I listen to these clowns on TV the urges return. Must...not...commit... mayhem...if you'll excuse me now, I have to go and find my Happy Place.

Not only that, but earlier they were talking about the Gameworks Cornhole.

[flyer85]

that inconsistent offense is the reason the Reds are bad. I bet if you looked at the Birds you would find similar numbers.

[corkedbat]

Yeah, that's about what I figured. They've been out cornholin' when they shoulda been researchin'. :bang:

[Gainesville Red]

On this morning's Sportcenter's "Not Top 10" 2 out of the 10 were Rich dropping fly balls.

[Tony Cloninger]

What do you expect from Welsh?

He practically defends another RA emotional outburst.......not even implying that his leadership skills are lacking.

He even said that RA still thinks he can play SS.

I just do not get how anyone can be this dumb.
Maybe beacuse as an ex-ballplayer he feels sorry for him beacuse his career is basically over and he knows how that feels.

[Matt700wlw]

On this morning's Sportcenter's "Not Top 10" 2 out of the 10 were Rich dropping fly balls.

I saw it....chuckled...

[flyer85]

everyone should be pleased by Dunn's productive out

[OnBaseMachine]

I expected Dunn to park one right there. Two runners on, 3-1 count and probably a great pitch to hit coming. Instead he grounded out.

[Gallen5862]

Does the trade for cruz jr make it more likely that rameriz gets traded?

[flyer85]

I expected Dunn to park one right there. Two runners on, 3-1 count and probably a great pitch to hit coming. Instead he grounded out.it was a check swing on a changeup. Adam was very unhappy

[Gainesville Red]

everyone should be pleased by Dunn's productive out

I'd be happier if productivlly put it out of the ball park. But hey, nobody's perfect.

[flyer85]

Does the trade for cruz jr make it more likely that rameriz gets traded?I wouldn't think they view him as an everyday player

[OnBaseMachine]

it was a check swing on a changeup. Adam was very unhappy

Ball or strike?

[Walkerforpres]

Not that I necessarily care, but I'm curious. Why did Welsh's career only last 8 years? Looks like he was 31 when he retired, and he didn't have totally horrible numbers in his last year ('86, with the Reds). I'm guessing some sort of arm trouble, but I don't know. Just thinking about it.

[flyer85]

I'd be happier if productivlly put it out of the ball park. But hey, nobody's perfect.he advanced the runners, that's how you play small ball.

[flyer85]

Ball or strike?it would have been ball 4. He got fooled a little as it moved down but he couldn't check it in time

[Gainesville Red]

he advanced the runners, that's how you play small ball.

It was a nice bunt.

[Big Klu]

Not that I necessarily care, but I'm curious. Why did Welsh's career only last 8 years? Looks like he was 31 when he retired, and he didn't have totally horrible numbers in his last year ('86, with the Reds). I'm guessing some sort of arm trouble, but I don't know. Just thinking about it.

Nope, back in the 80's those were pretty bad numbers.

[RBA]

http://htomc.dns2go.com/anim/anim/AK47.gif


KEARNS WITH THE WALK

[Tornon]

Uh oh, has Austin been traded?

[PuffyPig]

Kearns with a real good walk to make it 3-1.

[Big Klu]

:thumbup:

[Matt700wlw]

Uh oh, has Austin been traded?

You never know....

[Chip R]

Wonderful AB by Kearns.

[Gallen5862]

A nice rbi walk for AK. 3-1 Reds.

[PuffyPig]

Every team scores runs in bunches. Every team.

[pahster]

Hmmmm... hopefully not.

[Buckeye33]

Uh oh, has Austin been traded?

Very interesting. Randomly taken out in the 5th inning of a game the night before the trade deadline ... hmmmm

Maybe he pulled something but...

[flyer85]

Uh oh, has Austin been traded?that is interesting. If he couldn't run then why was he in the field last inning

[LvJ]

Oh Noes...

[Walkerforpres]

Nope, back in the 80's those were pretty bad numbers.

4.45 career ERA doesn't shock me even then as among the worst in the league. The thing that I'm wondering about is that if he was too crappy to continue, then you'd imagine that he would make some more appearances in the minors post-1986. But he spent the entire year with the Reds and went 6-9 with a 4.78 ERA. And that was it. Logic says that he wouldn't just up and quit, but maybe he'd toil in the minor leagues for another year or so.

Or maybe I'm wrong. It's been known to happen.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Kearns coming out is very strange.

Valentin singles though...5-1 Reds!

[corkedbat]

Nice two-headed catching monster we got there.

[Gainesville Red]

Very interesting. Randomly taken out in the 5th inning of a game the night before the trade deadline ... hmmmm

Maybe he pulled something but...

Can you pull something trotting down the line? Little nervous all the sudden. By the way that was good plate discipline.

[flyer85]

Maybe he pulled something but...if he did it would have to have been on his triple. If it happened then why stay in the game for 3 more innings

[PuffyPig]

Very interesting. Randomly taken out in the 5th inning of a game the night before the trade deadline ... hmmmm

Maybe he pulled something but...

I assume he must have injured something.

[Kc61]

Some team should try to pick up a Reds catcher in the next day. Guys are both hot. Reds need only one if they can get a good pitching prospect back.

The Kearns removal is odd.

[westofyou]

Very interesting. Randomly taken out in the 5th inning of a game the night before the trade deadline ... hmmmm

Maybe he pulled something but...

Maybe he went to Mexico for lunch?

[flyer85]

BTW, the bad Reds offense has scored 4 runs or more in 5 of the 6 games on this trip(0,4,7,6,8,5). THat in two pitchers parks.

[RBA]

Kearns coming out is very strange.

Valentin singles though...5-1 Reds!

It's not unusual for the Reds.

[CincyRedsFan30]

I'm attempting to see if I can find anything out about Kearns...

[corkedbat]

Freel to RF for Kearns doesn't sound like a defensive move. Did one of the Hansen Bros. announcing the game say it could be a leg problem?

[Kc61]

Maybe Kearns had to go do his fitness workout for the day.

[corkedbat]

Boy, EE has some awesome bat speed even if he did GO.

[flyer85]

Freel to RF for Kearns doesn't sound like a defensive move. Did one of the Hansen bros. announing the game say it could be a leg problem?maybe they just need some "old time baseball".

[kyred14]

Kearns coming out is extremely odd. However, we have all seen some pretty bad managerial decisions this year. If you wanted to get Freel in, why not after RA walked? This is odd even by Reds standards'.

[Gallen5862]

If Kearns was traded wonder to what team? It is to suspious to sit him now and put in Freel.

[PuffyPig]

Only 2 logical explanations for Kearns coming out.

Injury and trade.

[Gainesville Red]

I hate the trade deadline.

[Tornon]

also interesting that WMP did not come in for kearns..

[Big Klu]

It's not unusual for the Reds.

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[RBA]

Only 2 logical explanations for Kearns coming out.

Injury and trade.

That rules the Reds out, since when do they do anything logical.

[blark11]

let's hope it was just bad managing

[flyer85]

Only 2 logical explanations for Kearns coming out.

Injury and trade.if it was injury, when and how? He certainly didn't do anything on that walk.

[LvJ]

Was no one watching the game? Did Kearns jog off the field? Or what?

What are Grande/Welsch saying?

I don't have FSN tonight.

[Shaknb8k]

Wow....a player comes out of the game for no reason what so ever....but yet the announcers act like nothing has happend. They just acted like there was no change.

[corkedbat]

also interesting that WMP did not come in for kearns..

That is strnge also. If AK has been dealt, Sean will be sobbing at 1B, so watch carefully next time there's a GO. :evil:

[Gainesville Red]

Well, if he's gone I hope he gets one last good hug from Casey.

[WVRedsFan]

I noticed on his last at-bat, Kearns grimiced and pulled up short when he ran to first base. My guess is this is an injury.

[LvJ]

I noticed on his last at-bat, Kearns grimiced and pulled up short when he ran to first base. My guess is this is an injury. :(

[Gainesville Red]

Wow....a player comes out of the game for no reason what so ever....but yet the announcers act like nothing has happend. They just acted like there was no change.

Yeah really, they know what time of year it is, give us something. :thumbdown

[LvJ]

Trade or Injury .. this sucks.

[blark11]

sore right hamstring

[Shaknb8k]

Aight....hes out with a sore right hamstring

[Matt700wlw]

Kearns: tight hammy

[HotCorner]

Sore right hamstring per FSN

[kyred14]

Kearns out with a hammy injury.

[corkedbat]

Sore right hammy

[flyer85]

I don't have FSN tonight.nothing ... of course.

AK left with a tight right hamstring

[mahanace]

sore right hamstring per FSN.

[Petitt33]

Kearns has a sore right hamstring according to Dan Hoard..

[PuffyPig]

Sore right hamstring, it is announced.

[Big Klu]

Per Dan Hoard: Kearns removed with a sore right hamstring.

[Shaknb8k]

Ok....now everyone on here should take a nice deep breath

[OldXOhio]

<breathes a sigh of relief>

i think?

[Matt700wlw]

Well....to the relief of Reds upper management, the outfield situation has temporarily fixed itself...

[HotCorner]

wow ... 10 posts about the injury :D

[kyred14]

Well, the drama is over. Almost disappionting.

[Tornon]

unless they're lying to us

[corkedbat]

Well. I guess Freel instead of WMP was a defensive decision. :D

[LvJ]

Whew.

Still sucky news. :(

[DeadRedinCT]

Is Kearns out with a tight hammy?

[Falls City Beer]

Hammy injuries suck. Too bad for Austin. Too bad for the Reds to let a trading chip go to waste.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Pick yer poison on that one,eh? Nothing good could happen either way.....lol

[kyred14]

Is Kearns out with a tight hammy?

Where would you get THAT idea??? :confused: ;)

[OldXOhio]

Does this mean WMP is occupying the last spot on the roster again?

[CrackerJack]

Felipe, nice, guy is out of his mind this year...

[corkedbat]

unless they're lying to us

He was really abducted by aliens? :alien:

[Big Klu]

Well, the drama is over. Almost disappionting.

No, the Drama is playing 2B tonight.

[flyer85]

easy triple

[CincyRedsFan30]

Man, I was hoping to have some late-night drama, but that didn't last long. ;)

[corkedbat]

FeLo's development has been a joy to watch this season.

[flyer85]

RA can't get a triple

[OldXOhio]

Hammy injuries suck. Too bad for Austin. Too bad for the Reds to let a trading chip go to waste.

He wasn't as big a chip as they'd have liked. That's why he's still here.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Aurilia doubles, 6-1 Reds.

[Big Klu]

unless they're lying to us


He was really abducted by aliens? :alien:

The Truth is out there.

[Kc61]

Reds are starting to look like a major league baseball team.

[kyred14]

RA is the m... no, he still sucks

[PuffyPig]

Hammy injuries suck. Too bad for Austin. Too bad for the Reds to let a trading chip go to waste.

The trading chip is not wasted, just put away to be improved for another day.

This is not the time to trade Kearns.

[Falls City Beer]

He wasn't as big a chip as they'd have liked. That's why he's still here.

Well, whatever the case, now the guy's worth less than nothing. And certainly could be out for the season, driving his value further into the ground.

More inactivity sinks this team.

[Chip R]

Jr. with an opposite field single. Can we get 2 scrappy ABs in a row from Dunn? ;)

[Aronchis]

The Pads are just a bad team, like the Reds. I feel sorry for Randa.

[Gainesville Red]

Yeah, hamstring injuries suck. Ask Jr. He'll tell you all about it.

[flyer85]

No sac fly ... Dunn isn't very good.

[kyred14]

Dunner with another hit w/ RISP.

[Gainesville Red]

I can't believe this team is leading a division. Or maybe the Reds are just awesome.

[corkedbat]

Originally Posted by Tornon
unless they're lying to us.


Originally Posted by corkedbat
He was really abducted by aliens?


The Truth is out there.

So maybe Dan0 is a Zeta Reticulan

[OldXOhio]

Well, whatever the case, now the guy's worth less than nothing. And certainly could be out for the season, driving his value further into the ground.

More inactivity sinks this team.

Wow, all that from a simple replacement of the guy and without full disclosure of the injury?

[flyer85]

need to avoid the Casey

[redsfan30]

Cincyredsfan30, is Casey going to be traded tomorrow?

[PuffyPig]

Well, whatever the case, now the guy's worth less than nothing. And certainly could be out for the season, driving his value further into the ground.

More inactivity sinks this team.

And probably not.

To all of that.

[Falls City Beer]

Wow, all that from a simple replacement of the guy and without full disclosure of the injury?

Hammy injuries almost guarantee a 15-day DL visit.

Which means no deadline deal.

[flyer85]

at least it wasn't a GIDP