Opening Day Game Thread: Reds vs. Cubs

[reds44]

http://llc.fanball.com/fanball/images/story/5565.jpg vs. http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20050717/CHC_zambrano_62612.jpg
Aaron Harang (0-0 0.00) vs. Carlos Zambrano (0-0 0.00)

Time: 2:10 ET/ 1:10 CT
Where: Great American Ballpark
TV: FSN Cincinnati and WGN
Radio: 700 WLW and 720 WGN


Cubs Starting Lineup:

Juan Pierre CF
Todd Walker 2B
Derrek Lee 1B
Aramis Ramirez 3B
Jacque Jones RF
Michael Barrett C
Matt Murton LF
Ronny Cedeno SS
Carlos Zambrano P


Reds Starting Lineup:

Tony Womack 2B
Felipe Lopez SS
Ken Griffey Jr. CF
Adam Dunn LF
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Scott Hatteberg 1B
Austin Kearns RF
Javier Valentin C
Aaron Harang P

Let's Go Reds!!!!

[jmcclain19]

Ahh...the Lineup that kept me awake nights all winter has become reality.

I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue

[KronoRed]

Go Reds ;)

[RBA]

Looks like the Cub pitcher is a giant compared to Harang. ;)

[reds44]

Looks like the Cub pitcher is a giant compared to Harang. ;)
:laugh:

Sorry about that.

[VI_RedsFan]

I can't wait!! GO REDS!!!!!!!

[cincinnati chili]

Womack career v. Zambrano: 2 for 12, 1 double

Freel career v. Zambrano: 1 for 9

Aurilia career v. Zambrano: 3 for 5

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/bvsp?playerId=4499

[KronoRed]

Rich is the answer.

[vaticanplum]

Rich is the answer.

Oh, if I had a nickel, etc.

Personally I'm holding my breath for a zambrano Opening day freakout. It's only a matter of time, so why not tomorrow?

[Jr's Boy]

Hatteberg batting in front of Kearns?

[KronoRed]

Hatteberg batting in front of Kearns?
It's a split the leftie rightie thing

Check it out

L Womack
S Lopez
L JR
L Dunn
R EE
L Hatteberg
R Kearns
S Valentine
R Harang

When we face a leftie Dunn will go to 5th and Hatte will drop to 7th behind Kearns.

[RedsMan3203]

Tomorrow is a great day to skip class.

Go Reds :)

[Chip R]

Not exactly the best lineup in the world but hopefully we will emerge victorious.

If you are a Reds fan, there is no place better to be on Opening Day in Cincinnati than at the yard. It is a shame it only happens once a year.

[crazyredsfan]

I am just happy to have real baseball to listen to instead of working

[reds44]

Tomorrow is a great day to skip class.

Go Reds :)
Yes!

Being a high school student I am going to have a case of the red fever tomorrow. No way you will find me at school.

Only bad thing is I have to watch the Cub broadcast and not the Reds. At least I can watch Real Reds before and Reds Wrap after the game.

[edabbs44]

What's the over/under on this statement? Narron: "Womack is really pressing right now. We're going to give him a breather and see what Ryan and Rich can do at 2nd."

I say 18.5 games.

[KronoRed]

I say 30

[oneupper]

According to Marc's blog we get Rusch, Snell, Maholm and Perez after Zambrano.
Three lefties in the first five games.
I don't know what our lineup against lefties will be, but I think I'm not going to like it.

[flyer85]

According to Marc's blog we get Rusch, Snell, Maholm and Perez after Zambrano.
Three lefties in the first five games.
I don't know what our lineup against lefties will be, but I think I'm not going to like it.I am more concerned about who is in the lineup rather than the actual order. At least a lefty pitcher means no Womack, that's good enough for me.

[SirFelixCat]

Go Reds :) Welcome back, Baseball!!!

[Reds Nd2]

The hottest hitter this spring will lead off as many innings as Womack tomorrow. :bang:

[paintmered]

Weather guy just said there will be strong winds out of the north tomorrow. All those in outfield seats are advised to bring a glove to protect you and your loved ones.

[reds44]

Weather guy just said there will be strong winds out of the north tomorrow. All those in outfield seats are advised to bring a glove to protect you and your loved ones.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I assume that means the wind is blowing out? I will take the Reds over Cubs in a home run derby.

[Reds1]

As much as we bash on Womack I'd take our line up over theirs anyday. Their 3-4 spot is it. We have other guys who can do damage. The key is to get Zambo out after 5 and tee off on the pen. That's my hope. Especially considering I have Zambo on my fantasy team, but that's another story. I'm so excited about going to the game I don't know if I can sleep. I noticed there is a lot of traffic on the Redzone pretty late. I'll be at the game so not on the thread, but enjoy the game everyone and hope to see us 1-0 and a beautiful day tomorrow.

David

[reds44]

Key to the game Tomorrow:

Hitters:
Hit the ball in the air

Pitchers:
Don't pitch to contact.

[BoomerSoonerRed]

Can't wait for Opening Day. Maybe it'll be a repeat of the last Opening Day.;)

[KronoRed]

Can't wait for Opening Day. Maybe it'll be a repeat of the last Opening Day.;)
I won't be there, the Reds are doomed ;)

[paintmered]

Happy Opening Day everyone. And remember, for at least a few more hours, the Reds are in first place. :)

[Roy Tucker]

Happy Opening Day everyone. And remember, for at least a few more hours, the Reds are in first place. :)


Oh, ye of little faith. Don't let that minor in cynicism take over paint. Reds will pound the Cubs. George Bush will make a spectacular grab.

[MimiDunn]

Happy Opening Day! Go Reds!!

[paintmered]

Oh, ye of little faith. Don't let that minor in cynicism take over paint. Reds will pound the Cubs. George Bush will make a spectacular grab.

I covered myself with the "at least" part. :D

[Reds-aholic]

So just as a refresher for us stuck in the office today, the 2 places to listen to the game on the internet for free are:

www.wkki.net
&
www.arthensi.com and go to WATH AM

correct? Well, if these are wrong someone correct me, and GO REDS!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

So just as a refresher for us stuck in the office today, the 2 places to listen to the game on the internet for free are:

www.wkki.net
&
www.arthensi.com and go to WATH AM

correct? Well, if these are wrong someone correct me, and GO REDS!!!
Those 2 worked last year so hopefully they still work.

[Heath]

For those of you who just tuned in, here's a recap of the last 2 pages.

Go Reds.

Tony Womack still sucks.

It's windy.

The Reds are in first place.



Yep, that about sums it up for me. I've got a TV and I'm ready to go. (Yay cable at work!)

[Tommyjohn25]

Anyone else in here get up at a ridiculous hour due to the excitement of today? I must have had about 20 dreams about the game and every one of them woke me up. :help:

[CTA513]

Oh, ye of little faith. Don't let that minor in cynicism take over paint. Reds will pound the Cubs. George Bush will make a spectacular grab.

Bush is going to pitch a no hitter.

:beerme:

[Heath]

Bush is going to pitch a no hitter.

:beerme:

All his pitches will be inside to a right handed hitter and outside to the lefties.

:rolleyes: :D

This just in, GIK PM'ed me and said that any more comments on the presidential first pitch will be banished to the Peanut Gallery.

[Reds Nd2]

This just in, GIK PM'ed me and said that any more comments on the presidential first pitch will be banished to the Peanut Gallery.

I was just thinking what a bad omen it would be if the opening day game thread got closed. :D

[GIK]

How's the weather look?

[Red Leader]

Red Leader thinks we should start mocking.

[Reds Fanatic]

How's the weather look? Latest forecast says most of the rain should be done by 1 PM so the game should be ok.

[registerthis]

Happy Opening Day everyone. And remember, for at least a few more hours, the Reds are in first place. :)

...and undefeated. Wire-to-wire, here we come.

[Doc. Scott]

How's the weather look?

Apparently cloudy with a chance of meatballs (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689707495/sr=8-1/qid=1144078473/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-5603654-7062408?%5Fencoding=UTF8).

[Doc. Scott]

Man, I remember complaining about wanting to punch the Gang of Loud WLW Idiots last Opening Day.

But here I am, listening to it again. And wanting to punch them again.

[reds44]

38 MPH wind gusts. Man it is going to be a crazy game.

[smith288]

This just in, GIK PM'ed me and said that any more comments on the presidential first pitch will be banished to the Peanut Gallery.
FASCISTS!!!!!!! :D jk.

[M2]

The most important thing in today's game is that Harang pitches well. The Reds could lose, but if Harang can start building on his 2005 season then we've got reason to celebrate regardless of the outcome.

[Yachtzee]

Apparently cloudy with a chance of meatballs (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689707495/sr=8-1/qid=1144078473/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-5603654-7062408?%5Fencoding=UTF8).

Might have to pray to the Flying Spaghetti Monster to make sure the weather clears by game time. :)

[RedFanAlways1966]

Last time the REDS were in 1st Place? April 7, 2005... sole possesion of first by a 1/2 game after a 3-0 start to the season.

Last time they were in 1st Place before that? June 9, 2004. Tied with the Cardinals.

[smith288]

http://www.planet-familyguy.com/pfg/images/characters/joe_tn.jpg

Lets do it! LETS DO IT!!!!

[lollipopcurve]

38 MPH wind gusts

Chicago thinks it can do wind. It's Opening Day, and Cincinnati is going to do wind.

Go Redleg.

[Heath]

Red Leader thinks we should start mocking.

That's Chip's job.

Oh wait, he's with GAC - Mocking Live And In Person.

[PuffyPig]

Last time the REDS were in 1st Place? April 7, 2005... sole possesion of first by a 1/2 game after a 3-0 start to the season.

Last time they were in 1st Place before that? June 9, 2004. Tied with the Cardinals.

I'm sorry, but the last time the Reds were in first place was April 3, 2006 (currently tied).

[smith288]

The only thing the Reds cant do better than the Cubs is the ability to make losing lovable.

[Roy Tucker]

Apparently cloudy with a chance of meatballs (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689707495/sr=8-1/qid=1144078473/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-5603654-7062408?%5Fencoding=UTF8).


Oh man, I *loved* to read that book to my kids when they were little.

Great, great book.

[Matt700wlw]

How's the weather look?

It's been better. Cold (50s), cloudy, very windy, chance of scattered showers.

[Doc. Scott]

Oh man, I *loved* to read that book to my kids when they were little.

Great, great book.

You can't argue that life wouldn't be better if we just took our plates outside every mealtime and caught our food.

The Eric Milton quip followed by a ;) never came. Krono must be asleep.

[Heath]

Krono must be asleep.

He's gotta be. He's got 162 games left. Someone's got to be watching this place 24/7.

[Doc. Scott]

So who's got PBP? I've (naturally) got a really busy day at work today, so I'll graciously decline.

[Heath]

I'm afraid all I can do is color commentary. I've got LOADS of stuff that's got to be done - so I can go on Wednesday afternoon to the business day special.

I'd vote CE - but he's got class - and school.

[deltachi8]

Wait, RL, I thought Chip is the designated Mocker?

Or are you just mocking the concept of mocking?

[Red Leader]

Wait, RL, I thought Chip is the designated Mocker?

Or are you just mocking the concept of mocking?

Yeah, I'm mocking the mockery.
Too bad I can't join Chip's debauchery.

[Puffy]

Yeah, I'm mocking the mockery.
Too bad I can't join Chip's debauchery.

Who are you - the poet John Cocktosten?

[Doc. Scott]

George Foster is a funny interview. The problem?

When asked about the 2006 club's fortunes, he immediately talks about Tony Womack and his ability to lead the ballclub.

Since when was Mr. There Is No You, There Is Only Me a "leader"? Because he's old and played in the World Series? Perhaps a team guy like Rich Aurilia should do to Womack what Adam Dunn reportedly did to Joey Hamilton a couple of years back.

[registerthis]

I've just got to say...

I am reminded of how much I loathe Willie Cunningham. The most grating voice on radio, I just can't take it.

[reds44]

Hahahaha Foster is a riot.

[Puffy]

I've just got to say...

I am reminded of how much I loathe Willie Cunningham. The most grating voice on radio, I just can't take it.

Ahem - where is my copyright?
©

[registerthis]

Ahem - where is my copyright?
©

I don't believe that we "signed" Cunningham, Puffy. I think he just kind of showed up. ;)

[Red Leader]

Who are you - the poet John Cocktosten?

It's John. John Sinalinalin.

[deltachi8]

Who are you - the poet John Cocktosten?

Dr. Rosenpenis just popped by my office...Dr. Rosenrosen, er, Dr. Rosen

[Doc. Scott]

Cunningham just said the Reds will win 103 games. Furman said 88.

I say 81. ESPN says 47 or something.

Who's the dumbest?

[pahster]

Perhaps a team guy like Rich Aurilia should do to Womack what Adam Dunn reportedly did to Joey Hamilton a couple of years back.

I don't remember hearing anything about Dunn and Hamilton. What happened?

[Caveat Emperor]

Hey All!

Damn, it's like Christmas Morning in April!

[Red Leader]

I don't remember hearing anything about Dunn and Hamilton. What happened?

He ate him.

[Doc. Scott]

I don't remember hearing anything about Dunn and Hamilton. What happened?

It's secondhand, of course, but I think there was something mentioned about how Hamilton was an arrogant !@#$ because he'd pitched in the World Series in 1997 and Dunn threw him into some lockers or something. Don't quote me.

So if Our Friend Rich, Team Guy, could just accidentally DDT T-Woe on Junior's new/returned massage chair, we might have something.

[pahster]

It's secondhand, of course, but I think there was something mentioned about how Hamilton was an arrogant !@#$ because he'd pitched in the World Series in 1997 and Dunn threw him into some lockers or something. Don't quote me.

That doesn't sound very scrappy. If Hamilton had pitched in the World Series he clearly Knew-How-To-Win-Through-Crafty-Veteran-Guile-And-Leadership. :p:

[reds44]

BELIEVE!!!!

Believe that we can have a good year this year.

[Doc. Scott]

Chris Sexton is now doing "scouting reports" of the opposing team. He sounds okay, but it reminds me a little of the Super Happy Smiley Fun that Dave "Smile A Lot, Keep on Giving It All You Got" Collins used to bring to the broadcast buffet.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Chris Sexton beats WGN news that I have on waiting for these losers to start their broadcast.

[KySteveH]

Chris Sexton is now doing "scouting reports" of the opposing team. He sounds okay, but it reminds me a little of the Super Smileyness that Dave "Smile A Lot, Keep on Giving It All You Got" Collins used to bring to the broadcast buffet.
He did this some last year too, and it was a bit too happy for me too!

[LincolnparkRed]

So if Our Friend Rich, Team Guy, could just accidentally DDT T-Woe on Junior's new/returned massage chair, we might have something.


Did DanO or Miley ever give them back their chairs. Not that it matters but I had never heard what became of them. Maybe DanO has them in his office in Milwaukee

[Doc. Scott]

I like to imagine that Greg Rhodes or whoever that was talking about the history of Opening Day is actually Westofyou.

[Doc. Scott]

He did this some last year too, and it was a bit to happy for me too!

How often? I was traversing the Lands of Soccer through much of last season, and don't recall hearing any.

I mean, Super Happy is better than sounding like Eeyore.

[reds44]

It looks terrible outside.

Felipe getting his Silver Slugger award, as is Junior with his Comeback POY.

[Doc. Scott]

It looks terrible outside.

Felipe getting his Silver Sluffer award, as is Junior with his Comeback POY.

Silver Sluffer? Didn't Pokey Reese win that a few years back? Derek Bell?

[Doc. Scott]

Did DanO or Miley ever give them back their chairs. Not that it matters but I had never heard what became of them. Maybe DanO has them in his office in Milwaukee

Miley probably used 'em to spruce up that crapbox in Columbus.

[Reds Nd2]

Hey All!

Damn, it's like Christmas Morning in April!

Happy New Years! :party: :thisyear:

[KySteveH]

How often? I was traversing the Lands of Soccer through much of last season, and don't recall hearing any.

I mean, Super Happy is better than sounding like Eeyore.

Seemed like he would pop up once a week or so toward the end of the season...Never knew if I missed him some days, or he just didn't have a piece every day.

[REDREAD]

Did DanO or Miley ever give them back their chairs. Not that it matters but I had never heard what became of them. Maybe DanO has them in his office in Milwaukee

I wonder if Mrs. Miley put them up on eBay, like they did with the Graves' jersey :laugh:

[westofyou]

Giant Flag Alert!!

http://www.deadballart.com/cover.gif

[SirFelixCat]

Who the hell was I kidding? Like I'm going to work tonight...cha, as if!


GAME-FREAKING-ON!!!!!!!!!!!

[dsmith421]

I will say this: I'm as cynical as they come about the Reds but hearing Marty on a Monday in April makes me feel a little misty.

Especially when I'm in a windowless office in Carson City on a terrible, rainy day.

[westofyou]

Hooray, we have our first "Special Moment" utterance from George, the season IS here.

[Doc. Scott]

They seem to have slightly changed the Reds Are On The Radio theme music this year. The pitch has been raised to make it sound a little more like Slaughter or Warrant.

Where's that mulleted headbanger smiley when you need it?

[Caveat Emperor]

I may not like the man's politics, but it IS right to see the President at the Red's opening day.

[westofyou]

Knuckle Curve, not much on it.

[Doc. Scott]

Okay, who's got the PBP? I am totally going to miss the last few innings so I hope the Reds are blowing out the Chubs by then.

[GridironGrace]

IT'S HERE!!!!

And i get to watch it on TV.. wow lol.

GOOO REDS!

[reds44]

WOOOOOOOO

Nice job by GW

[KronoRed]

Boo.

[Reds Nd2]

Knuckle Curve, not much on it.

I wonder if he thought the mound was too low?

[KronoRed]

Game on :D

[Mario-Rijo]

The 1st sitting president to EVER throw out the 1st pitch. I did not know that!

[Heath]

Opening Day - the only day that George Grande and the crafty lefthander wears shirts and ties.

What's up with Welsh being the crafty left-hander? Is he profiecent in latch-hook or crochet? :dunno:

[DACS]

Did DanO or Miley ever give them back their chairs. Not that it matters but I had never heard what became of them. Maybe DanO has them in his office in Milwaukee


I went on a tour of the ballpark last September and saw the chairs in the chapel of all places. I wonder if they are still there.

[Caveat Emperor]

I can take the PBP if everyone is OK with it!

[BRM]

I can take the PBP if everyone is OK with it!

Run with it buddy!!

[NC Reds]

:beerme: :party: :jump: :pimp: :usa: :kearns: :dunn: :castellini: :ede: Go Reds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dsmith421]

What's up with Welsh being the crafty left-hander? Is he profiecent in latch-hook or crochet? :dunno:

Is Welsh still making that unbelievably goofy smile into the camera whenever George is talking?

Does he still have an enormous comical mustache?

[MikeS21]

I went on a tour of the ballpark last September and saw the chairs in the chapel of all places. I wonder if they are still there.
That's a little extreme just to get those guys in church isn't it? :D

[westofyou]

Is he profiecent in latch-hook or crochet?

Actually he is into paper mache and builds scale models of his favorite villages on Route 50, he recently finished his prized version of Bainbridge, home of America's first Dental Museum.

[KronoRed]

Chris's clubhouse WOO

[savafan]

I may not like the man's politics, but it IS right to see the President at the Red's opening day.

Yeah, I felt the same way. It made me smile and feel warm inside, which doesn't happen often. It almost feels like someone or something is saying, "Cincinnati, this is your year."

[registerthis]

Anyone else having problems with mlb.com gameday audio?

The sound isn't loading. Looks like they changed the format of the audio screen or something...

[DACS]

Is Welsh still making that unbelievably goofy smile into the camera whenever George is talking?

Does he still have an enormous comical mustache?


Ever notice how the smile fades as George talks? The longer George talks the weaker the smile gets.

[dsmith421]

Mr. President: Avoid the broadcast booth. Judging by his comments so far, I think Marty may make a pass at you.

[Heath]

Is Welsh still making that unbelievably goofy smile into the camera whenever George is talking?

Does he still have an enormous comical mustache?

Yep, be thankful he's not viewable in your area.

[Falls City Beer]

Ever notice how the smile fades as George talks? The longer George talks the weaker the smile gets.

He's having an existential crisis mid-broadcast. It happens.

[westofyou]

Does he still have an enormous comical mustache?

When Chris attended St. X he was asked by the Reds to come to the stadium and throw off the mound. This was back in the 70's, Chris at the time had the mustache and the Reds made him shave it off before he could throw off the mound.

Even as a HS kid he had that thing and even then no one stepped on the field in red and white with facial hair.

[reds44]

Ever notice how the smile fades as George talks? The longer George talks the weaker the smile gets.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yes, and then he realizes it is fading and he smiles big again. My favorite part of Real Reds.

[MartyFan]

Steeeerike 1

[top6]

I can't get MLB audio to work. Looks like I won't be listening. :thumbdown

[Doc. Scott]

Is Welsh still making that unbelievably goofy smile into the camera whenever George is talking?

Does he still have an enormous comical mustache?

Last I heard he was going to attempt to make it a Rollie Fingers job and then twirl it in agreement every time George Grande praises Jim Edmonds.

[KronoRed]

Triple..easy.

[westofyou]

That's Reds Baseball!!

[Heath]

I hate the Cubbies.

[Caveat Emperor]

Top of the 1st Inning, Aaron Harang on the Hill -- making his 1st opening day start in history.

Juan Pierre: Harang starts him off with a 1st pitch strike. Pierre, despite being a dirty Frenchman, does not surrender but, rather, hits a Triple.

Rats.

0 out, Man on 3rd.

[Yachtzee]

Have fun watching the game. I must now avoid contact until I get home to Tivo.

[reds44]

Wow

[SirFelixCat]

Well, at least it was a first pitch strike ;)

[steig]

Here we go again.

[KronoRed]

Have fun watching the game. I must now avoid contact until I get home to Tivo.
We can type in code? ;)

[registerthis]

I can't get MLB audio to work. Looks like I won't be listening. :thumbdown

I can't either. They screwed with the formatting and now it's not working.

[Roy Tucker]

Juan Pierre needs to decides what nationality he is ... Hispanic or French.

[Reds Nd2]

Anyone else having problems with mlb.com gameday audio?

The sound isn't loading. Looks like they changed the format of the audio screen or something...

They changed their player this season. I'm not listening to the audio but I am having problems with the video feed. :bang:

[vaticanplum]

Had to delete my celebratory first-pitch response. It's all downhill from here.

[KronoRed]

It's ok all..we'll let em get ahead then come back :D

[reds44]

Triple, double, and the CUbs are halfway to the cycle

[cumberlandreds]

I can't either. They screwed with the formatting and now it's not working.

Im glad I didn't renew my subscription.

[SirFelixCat]

Ok, jitters are gone...now let's play! ;)

[Caveat Emperor]

1st inning, 0 out, Man on 3rd

Todd Walker: The former Red goes down 0-2 before going down the other way (3rd base side) for a double, scoring the Frenchman.

1-0 Cubs, quickly.

Expectations, prepare to be tempered.

[Matt700wlw]

Not a good start...

[Reds4Life]

Well, this is starting off well isn't it? :bang:

[KronoRed]

Outs please.

[Gainesville Red]

They'll come back in the 9th. Randa will handle walk-off duties.

[dsmith421]

Is it too early to ask the age-old question...How we lookin?

Not good.

[steig]

It's ok all..we'll let em get ahead then come back :D

That was the philosophy last year. I thought we were going for change this year. As long as we win in the long run... a win is a win.

[Heath]

Juan Pierre needs to decides what nationality he is ... Hispanic or French.

Dear Mr. Kotter.

Pleas excuse Juan from geography class. He's slightly confused and it caused a concussion.

Sincerely,
Pierre's Mom.

[SirFelixCat]

<----Not concerned. It's all good ppl....RELAX lol

[duh_vinci]

I can't get MLB audio to work. Looks like I won't be listening. :thumbdown

Alas, Top, you are not alone. I don't know what they did, but MLB has completely hosed the audio player functionality. I can't even see my settings to try and switch from WMP to RealPlayer. Good luck to you.

[GridironGrace]

HMMMMMMM that looked good

[KronoRed]

Baked signed a 4 year contract = Cubs doomed.

[TeamCasey]

Thinks it's tacky that Hatteberg wears 21.

[reds44]

Yeesh

[KronoRed]

He's set up the triple play.

[SirFelixCat]

Oh come on.....RING HIM UP.....BOOOOOOOO....harang was robbed TWICE!

[top6]

This is so frustrating. Why would MLB change a format that worked perfectly fine? Why does MLB make it so flippin hard to be a baseball fan?

[Caveat Emperor]

Top of the 1st, 0 out, 1 run in

Derek Lee gets a couple of good swings in (Harang, shall we say, not confusing anyone) and runs the count full before drawing a base on balls.

This could be a long inning.

Man on 1st. Harang: Jittery.

[KronoRed]

Thinks it's tacky that Hatteberg wears 21.
Word.

[Dunner44]

a Walk

[Reds Fanatic]

Well I guess it is better than another hit.

[SirFelixCat]

Not calling the high strike, the low strike, the middle strike, wow. Not liking this ump at ALL!

[Mario-Rijo]

Harang's getting squeezed!

[GridironGrace]

ohhh now he calls it a strike.

That was in the same place as the Walk pitch.

[savafan]

If the umps aren't going to call strikes, the pitchers won't have a chance

[Gainesville Red]

Yikes.

[KronoRed]

Good thing is they don't have much left in the O now.

[Caveat Emperor]

Top of the 1st, 0 out, Lee on 1st, Walker on 2nd.

Aramis Ramirez steps in. I never believe in trusting a man with 2 first names, but I'm not certain what to do when the first name isn't really a name at all.

Ramirez singles, loading the sacks with nobody out.

Harang: In some serious naught word.

[Reds Fanatic]

Setting up the triple play??? :help:

[GridironGrace]

Settle in Harang... Lets go NOW.

[KronoRed]

Awww crap.

[GridironGrace]

DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNnnnn??????????????

cmonnnnnnnnn mannnnnnnnn U gotta catch it before you can throw it.

[SirFelixCat]

Oh, boy.....just settle down fellas...please?

[Gainesville Red]

Oh, Dunn, that was bad.

[KronoRed]

Dunn should be at 1st.

Just sayin.

[steig]

I feel the hope being flushed away from my soul.

[Reds4Life]

Awesome defense by Dunn.

I get the feeling this game is probably already over.

[NJReds]

:lastyear:

[Caveat Emperor]

Top of the 1st, Sacks Juiced

Jacque Jones, another dirty Frenchman, hits a drooping excuse-me shot to Adam Dunn, who MUFFS the play.

Nightmare scenario has commenced.

All the runners move up a base. Run scores. Bleeding, continues.

Still nobody out. Sacks still full.

CUBS lead 2-0.

[dsmith421]

Who had sixteen minutes in the "Reds out of contention" pool?

[Reds Fanatic]

Can we start over

[GridironGrace]

That meeting on the mound shoulda happend a Batter ago IMO.

Lets do this. Buckle down.. we can score plenty of runs..

[M2]

Wow, the start of this game is like getting kicked in the nuts really hard.

[SirFelixCat]

Wow, 2-0 and the season is over....lol...chill ppl, chill.

[RedFanAlways1966]

Good Lord... hits, walks and dropped fly balls.

[SirFelixCat]

Almost a triple play!

[GridironGrace]

Good Play EDWIN

[Gainesville Red]

OH, Womack, turn it. damn.

[steig]

Ed E makes the smart play, to bad Womak wasn't thinking about first base

[KronoRed]

Come on guys..that was a taylor made TP :D

[Red Leader]

I think the sun got in Adam's eyes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Double play could have been a triple play possibly but Womack freezes up.

[Caveat Emperor]

Top of the 1st, Sacks Juiced

Mikey Barrett lines to Easy Edwin Encarnacion, who catches it on a fly and doubles off the runner on 2nd!

Wow, was that ever needed!

Man on 1st and 3rd, 2 outs.

[reds44]

Dunn can't play LF or 1B.

NIce play by EE

[SirFelixCat]

We're gonna win this game...Harang is on...just wait folks, just wait.

[GridironGrace]

Get a K Harang.

[Falls City Beer]

Cubs are a swing-away offense. You could see this coming from a mile away. They'll go cold soon enough.

It just sucks that Harang's thrown so many pitches.

[KronoRed]

It just sucks that Harang's thrown so many pitches.
Agreed, I don't want to see our pen.

[GridironGrace]

WILL NOT RING ONE UP FOR HARANG.

That should be 2 K's.

[Reds-aholic]

I cant wait for "Gangsta or Gangster"

[BRM]

Agreed, I don't want to see our pen.

C'mon Krono!! Give the ageless wonders in the pen a chance. ;)

[Gainesville Red]

Interesting strike-zone today.

[Doc. Scott]

Womack has had a "brain cramp" according to Marty.

I think we'll at least be able to count on Mr. Brennaman to be on our side as far as T is concerned. He seems to dislike the guy's defense already.

[Reds Fanatic]

Already at 24 pitches

[SirFelixCat]

Zambrano better get squeezed as well, damn it!

[KronoRed]

Womack has had a "brain cramp" according to Marty.

I think we'll at least be able to count on Mr. Brennaman to be on our side as far as T is concerned. He seems to at least dislike the guy's defense already.
Only because he loves ole Rich :D

[SirFelixCat]

Anyone know what the radar gun is saying Harang is throwing?

[DACS]

Gosh that ump is harsh. What does it take to get a called strike?

[Gainesville Red]

Uh-oh

[SirFelixCat]

Damn ump grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[KronoRed]

Do Over

[Caveat Emperor]

Top of the 1st, 1st and 3rd, 2 out.

Harang, still getting squeezed.

Matt Murton alliterates himself into a 1-2 count before Harang starts playing catch with Hatteberg over Jacque Jones. Harang gets squeezed on another low strike (I personally blame conservative politics that seem to be prevailing today).

Ugh...a 2 out, 3 run homer.

5-0 Cubbies, and we're not done yet.

[Mario-Rijo]

Daggonit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[reds44]

5-0

[Doc. Scott]

Only because he loves ole Rich :D

Well, I love ole Rich too, inasmuch as it gets Womack out of here.

[DACS]

HR. Crap

[Reds4Life]

Game. Over. People.

Who needs about 12 beers already?

[Reds Fanatic]

What a nightmare start to this game

[Gainesville Red]

They should let the president pitch some. He had a Reds jacket, that's pretty good.

[Redus]

wow we suck today

[Matt700wlw]

Oh, boy...

[GridironGrace]

Man-o-Man

WE letting them feel good b4 we start playin? lol

how many unearned runs this inning?



Thats right.... 3

[SirFelixCat]

I like our offense in a HR Derby!

[Doc. Scott]

Hey, they're unearned runs, right?

[Larry Schuler]

Thanks for the pinch, blue!

[Redus]

great start to 06 Reds!

[deltachi8]

oh well, nice visiting the game thread.

the cycle for the cubbbies in the first.

nice.

[GridironGrace]

Ah we can come back. Love to see us get 2 or 3 in the Bottem.

[Caveat Emperor]

Top of the 1st, 2 out, Reds looking miserably similar to last year.

Jeff Austin on the bullpen, giving Aaron Harang his condolences

Ronny Cedeno becomes the 8th man of the inning to bat. Now's a good time to say how much I really dislike the Cubs. Mercifully, Harang induces a popup to Tony Womack.

Listening to this game on WGN is going to be awful.

Cubs up, 5-0 as the inning end.

[DACS]

Finally. I can take a breath now.

[duh_vinci]

GG Ump...

[BRM]

Man-o-Man

WE letting them feel good b4 we start playin? lol

how many unearned runs this inning?



Thats right.... 3

Gamecast is showing all five as unearned.

[vaticanplum]

Hey, they're unearned runs, right?

Here we go with our unique brand of Reds optimism!

Rock on 2006!

[reds44]

Unreal

[RBA]

How come MLB.tv switched from FSN Ohio to WGN?? yuck

[Heath]

Hey, its not like there is 161 of these to go.

I'm guessing Harang's a little bit nervous. From 4/5 starter to Opening Day Starter in one year. I'd have brown-stains in my trousers. Especially in this ballpark in this town on this day.

It ain't over until it's over.

[SirFelixCat]

Ok, our turn boys!

[Mario-Rijo]

I better see Zambrano get squeezed!!!!! :bang:

[reds44]

GG Ump...
Not the umps fault Adam Dunn can't catch.

[Doc. Scott]

Two are earned- the first one and Murton. I think.

You grab on to what you can. Unless you're Adam Dunn.

[Reds Nd2]

Womack has had a "brain cramp" according to Marty.

I think we'll at least be able to count on Mr. Brennaman to be on our side as far as T is concerned. He seems to dislike the guy's defense already.

Welllll, Womack's foot work around the bag was atrocious. It looked like he was tap dancing down there, but IMO the play was to third base and no one was covering. I don't think Womack has the arm to make the throw to first from behind second base.

[dwgeer]

so much for optimism about the new year

[Falls City Beer]

It ain't over until it's over.

Indeed not.

The Reds have 27 outs to use. They'll use them. Just like last year.

[SirFelixCat]

Ok, time to cheer on Womack...suck it up and do it . lol

[KronoRed]

No bunts.

[savafan]

Official stats now list Harang with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 5.00

[M2]

Finally, MLB.TV kicks in. Though I figure it was less painful to watch the top of the 1st on Gameday than on video.

[KronoRed]

Ok, time to cheer on Womack...suck it up and do it . lol
Can't do it.

Hey George..we already had speed in Freel.

[Gainesville Red]

Alright, I went upstairs, put on a different reds shirt and different hat. Switched from the Red hat/black bill to all red.

I'm not in mid-season form.

[reds44]

This ump sucks