4/5/6 Game Thread vs baby Bears

[SirFelixCat]

Figured I had a decent record last season, so let's get Bronson's start in Cincy off on the right foot.


Lineups:

CUBS
Pierre CF
Walker 2B
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Jones RF
Barrett C
Murton LF
Cedeno SS
Rusch P

REDS
Freel 2B
Lopez SS
Griffey CF
Aurilia 1B
Dunn LF
Encarnacion 3B
Kearns RF
Ross C
Arroyo P


Go get'em fellas!


Edited to add: At least I started this on gameday, right? ;)

[Larry Schuler]

I will be in class, so good luck Reds! Go get 'em!

[KittyDuran]

I'll be there! Taking a half day off work and besides the game is part of my Power Pack Package. :beerme:

[cumberlandreds]

If you have DISH Network and get MLB Extra Innings the game is on channel 625. Actually there is a free preview of Extra Innings this week for those of you who have satellite TV.

[Chip R]

If you have DISH Network and get MLB Extra Innings the game is on channel 625. Actually there is a free preview of Extra Innings this week for those of you who have satellite TV.

Dirtectv Channel 734.

Per Lancaster Aurilia is starting at 1st and Freel is at 2nd.

[PuffyPig]

Dirtectv Channel 734.

Per Lancaster Aurilia is starting at 1st and Freel is at 2nd.

Having Aurila platoon with hattenberg make sit more likely that firstbase may not be a blackhole as much as we thought.

THey should combine for an .800 OPS+ as long as they don't face alot of opposite pitchers.

[lucky bugle boy]

Today we could see the best lineup the Reds can put on the field, IMO

[Red Leader]

Glendon Rusch on the hill for the Cubs. Good to see Narron moving two left handed bats out of the lineup.

Glendon Rusch (2005)

vs. LHB: .333 BAA, 5 HR in 29.2 IP
vs. RHB: .294 BAA, 9 HR in 115.2 IP

Nice scouting work.

[Puffy]

Today we could see the best lineup the Reds can put on the field, IMO

The best lineup the Reds could put on the field is:

Freel 2B
Lopez SS
Griffey LF
Dunn 1B
Kearns RF
Encarnacion 3B
Valentin C
Denofria CF

But thats not what we'll ever get.

[traderumor]

Glendon Rusch on the hill for the Cubs. Good to see Narron moving two left handed bats out of the lineup.

Glendon Rusch (2005)

vs. LHB: .333 BAA, 5 HR in 29.2 IP
vs. RHB: .294 BAA, 9 HR in 115.2 IP

Nice scouting work.That's a small sample size on the lefties and probably reflects facts like the Reds still keep the likes of lefties like Griffey and Dunn in the lineup against most lefties. I'd platoon out Womack and Hatteberg against all lefties, as well.

[flyer85]

That's a small sample size on the lefties and probably reflects facts like the Reds still keep the likes of lefties like Griffey and Dunn in the lineup against most lefties. I'd platoon out Womack and Hatteberg against all lefties, as well.probably a good idea. IIRC, Rusch is one of those fastball/change LH pitchers. His breaking ball is average at best.

[PuffyPig]

That's a small sample size on the lefties and probably reflects facts like the Reds still keep the likes of lefties like Griffey and Dunn in the lineup against most lefties. I'd platoon out Womack and Hatteberg against all lefties, as well.

Also, that's only one side of the equation. Neither Womack nor hattenberg are particularly good against LH pitchers. The fact that this lefty wasn't that great against LH hitters last seaon doen't mean that Hattenberg will suddenly figure it out. The more likely scenario is that those LH hitters which don't have problems against LH pitching will do even better.

[KittyDuran]

The best lineup the Reds could put on the field is:

Freel 2B
Lopez SS
Griffey LF
Dunn 1B
Kearns RF
Encarnacion 3B
Valentin C
Denofria CF

But thats not what we'll ever get.Well...:doh: Having Dunn at 1st dooms this lineup in JN's eyes...

[traderumor]

Also, that's only one side of the equation. Neither Womack nor hattenberg are particularly good against LH pitchers. The fact that this lefty wasn't that great against LH hitters last seaon doen't mean that Hattenberg will suddenly figure it out. The more likely scenario is that those LH hitters which don't have problems against LH pitching will do even better.
Agreed. I didn't feel like looking up the stats, so I left that part out :redface:

[KearnsyEars]

any word on the early lineup? :dunn: "Keep hitting me cleanup"

[Jaycint]

Lineups:

CUBS
Pierre CF
Walker 2B
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Jones RF
Barrett C
Murton LF
Cedeno SS
Rusch P

REDS
Freel 2B
Lopez SS
Griffey CF
Aurilia 1B
Dunn LF
Encarnacion 3B
Kearns RF
Ross C
Arroyo P

Aurilia before Dunn, nice.

[kbrake]

unreal

[Red Leader]

Real nice. Drop Dunn in the order for Aurilia.

Jerry, I've given up any hope for you.

[Wheelhouse]

it's the righty lefty thing

[HotCorner]

Gotta breakup those lefties :rolleyes:

[Jaycint]

it's the righty lefty thing

Yeah, someone needs to tell Narron it needs to be the good hitter, bad hitter thing.

[Red Leader]

I'm shocked Edwin's in there after his horrible opening day;)

I would have thought Jerry or Wayne would have benched him for good. :rolleyes: ;)

[pedro]

It's really no big deal.

[Jaycint]

It's really no big deal.

You convinced me. :)

[M2]

This should be an interesting game. The Reds have had problems with soft-tossing lefting for just about forever. Meanwhile, if Arroyo can keep Pierre and Walker off the bases, the rest of the lineup is awfully right-handed. It should be a good matchup for Bronson.

[redsfan30]

He was dropped one spot folks, big freakin' deal.

[KearnsyEars]

Real nice. Drop Dunn in the order for Aurilia.

Jerry, I've given up any hope for you.

I don't like it but if it's any conselation (sp.), I occasionally hit Aurilia 4th, and Dunn is 3rd (With Jr. 5th) on MLB 2006 the Show when Kearns needs a day off.


Oh ok, thats a video game I forgot. :thumbdown

[RedsManRick]

3 year splits versus lefties:

Dunn (487 AB): .220/.339/.462
Aurilia (373 AB): .268/.340/.458

and for good measure..

Griffey (336 AB) .247/.337/.494

I'm now slightly less mad than I was 30 seconds ago. That said, Encarnacion hit .246/.338/.477 in 65 AB last year. I could complain, but given the real effect (or essential lack thereof) of batting order and the balance in performance, I'll give narron a pass.

[M2]

As far as matching up against Rusch goes, I don't think Dunn 4th or 5th makes much difference. The downside of hitting Dunn 5th is that later in the game when the Cubs come back with a RH reliever (and they will), he's not in place to do maximum damage.

[Red Leader]

Just throwing this out there, but Rich Aurilia is 1-8 in his career against Rusch, with his one hit being a single.

Maybe he's due :dunno:

[Johnny Footstool]

The problem is that the Reds' best OB machine is hitting 5th behind arguably the Reds' worst OB disaster.

[cumberlandreds]

Where's Valentin? Is he too tired to play from Mondays game?:help:

[traderumor]

This should be an interesting game. The Reds have had problems with soft-tossing lefting for just about forever. Meanwhile, if Arroyo can keep Pierre and Walker off the bases, the rest of the lineup is awfully right-handed. It should be a good matchup for Bronson.
From the looks of the hits Walker got on Monday, he'd be better served to take a pole cue than a bat to the plate today.

[NatiRedGals]

Ya im very surpsied ross in the lineup i mean great for him but wow! :)

[Puffy]

Where's Valentin? Is he too tired to play from Mondays game?:help:

Valentin doesn't hit lefties well - at all.

[Red Leader]

Where's Valentin? Is he too tired to play from Mondays game?:help:

He doesn't hit as well from the right side, or at least as good as Ross, apparently.

In all seriousness, most managers try to work their subs in more in the first couple weeks than later in the season. I don't have a problem with Aurilia, Freel and Ross playing vs a LHP, or even playing in general, and I don't have a problem with Aurilia batting 4th. It's not like it kills the Reds and now they have no shot at winning, but I was sincerely hoping that Dunn would bat no lower than 4th this year. I'd actually like to see Dunn bat 3rd, and Griffey cleanup with Encarncaion 2nd, but that probably won't happen either.

[RedsManRick]

The problem is that the Reds' best OB machine is hitting 5th behind arguably the Reds' worst OB disaster.

No recognition of the 3 year splits Johnny? Aurilia actually has a higher OBP than Dunner against lefties the last 3 years...

[Red Leader]

No recognition of the 3 year splits Johnny? Aurilia actually has a higher OBP than Dunner against lefties the last 3 years...

By .001 of a point. Dunn leads in SLG% by .004.

[westofyou]

I'm still steamed that Rose is back in LF and Chaney is at 3rd, PLUS Driessen in RIGHT????? And batting before Perez????


Cincinnati Reds AB R H RBI BB SO PO A
Rose lf 3 1 1 0 2 1 3 0
Concepcion ss 5 1 3 0 0 0 1 0
Morgan 2b 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 1
Bench c 5 0 1 0 0 1 8 1
Driessen rf 4 1 2 1 0 1 2 0
Kirby p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Perez 1b 4 1 2 1 0 0 7 0
Geronimo cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 0
Chaney 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Crowley ph 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Vukovich 3b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Norman p 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Foster rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 37 5 12 4 3 7 27 7

[TeamCasey]

Which one of you kind people will do PBP for us prisoners of the cubicle? (If someone does PBP, will you include periodic score updates?)

I would be most grateful. :)

[Kc61]

You have to think Reds are hitting Kearns lower in lineup for a reason. They must think it will help jump start his bat if he stays out of the pressure hitting slots. Some guys overswing if they are hitting fourth or fifth.

Otherwise, he would be the logical cleanup hitter in this lineup, "breaking up" Griffey and Dunn.

[Chip R]

You have to think Reds are hitting Kearns lower in lineup for a reason. They must think it will help jump start his bat if he stays out of the pressure hitting slots. Some guys overswing if they are hitting fourth or fifth.

Otherwise, he would be the logical cleanup hitter in this lineup, "breaking up" Griffey and Dunn.

That makes sense.

[RedsMan3203]

I can do PBP for awhile... Don't know how long thou.... I'm in class right now.

[Johnny Footstool]

No recognition of the 3 year splits Johnny? Aurilia actually has a higher OBP than Dunner against lefties the last 3 years...

BA-driven OBP doesn't really impress me, especially considering that it's only 1/2 season's worth of ABs.

[RedsMan3203]

Rather have Lopez hit 4th, then RA. :)

[Caveat Emperor]

I can do PBP for awhile... Don't know how long thou.... I'm in class right now.

Stupid Bankruptcy Law is going to make me miss Bronson's Red's debut.

Oh well, I'll have to make due with seeing half the game.

[KearnsyEars]

I'm still steamed that Rose is back in LF and Chaney is at 3rd, PLUS Driessen in RIGHT????? And batting before Perez????


Cincinnati Reds AB R H RBI BB SO PO A
Rose lf 3 1 1 0 2 1 3 0
Concepcion ss 5 1 3 0 0 0 1 0
Morgan 2b 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 1
Bench c 5 0 1 0 0 1 8 1
Driessen rf 4 1 2 1 0 1 2 0
Kirby p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Perez 1b 4 1 2 1 0 0 7 0
Geronimo cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 0
Chaney 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Crowley ph 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Vukovich 3b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Norman p 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Foster rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 37 5 12 4 3 7 27 7

Where did you pull that from? Is there a site that has every boxscore recorded from every game ever played?

[NJReds]

How's the weather today in Cincy. We got some snow in northern NJ today...:help:

[Red Leader]

www.retrosheet.org.

[Falls City Beer]

I'm SOOO not worried about the offense or the batting order.

What I want to see: Arroyo not get frustrated like Harang and throw a meatball if he doesn't get the call he likes. I don't normally espouse it, but I actually don't mind walking a Cub or two in this lineup because someone is going to swing away at a pitcher's pitch and ground into a DP. Don't give in to these guys--they kill meatballs.

[steig]

50's and sunny in Dayton, OH

[cumberlandreds]

Where did you pull that from? Is there a site that has every boxscore recorded from every game ever played?


I'm sure he got it from retrosheet.org. It has all box scores back to the 60's and many for years before. It's a really great website! BTW I think the Reds should waive that Vukovich fellow and move Rose to third. It might just work.;)

[RedsMan3203]

Okay Ladies and Gentlemen Start your web browers… The game is about to start.

[flynn78]

Are you kidding me? I think I am getting blacked out today in Dayton.

[NatiRedGals]

Espn just got on ! Fine weather here

[GridironGrace]

Aurilla Playing 1B today?

I figured with the Trouble Dunn had in LF monday that he'd Goto 1B today.

2B Freel
SS Lopez
CF JR
1B Aurilla
LF Dunn
3B Edwin
RF Kearns
C Ross

Man wierd Lineup today.

[Reds-aholic]

And right on Q the stream from wkki has stopped working!!

[GridironGrace]

Ah well im just glad i get to watch this game on espn :)

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn career vs Rusch:

7 for 21 with 4 homeruns. I'm glad Narron dropped Dunn down. Probably should have batted him eighth or ninth.

[fsp382]

Is this game getting blacked out? Im getting ESPB news right now.

[NatiRedGals]

Here we go first pitch in about 1 min! :)

[NatiRedGals]

Strike on! :)

[RedsMan3203]

1ST Pitch strike!

[flynn78]

Time Warner Dayton blacked out today for a Businessman's Special. Good idea MLB!

[NatiRedGals]

:cool:

[RedsMan3203]

Pierre grounded out to 1st. Go Richy Boy!

[NatiRedGals]

Walker again hah 1 out single

[RedsMan3203]

Walker singled to left.

[Falls City Beer]

Walker is a shiv stuck under the Reds' ribs.

[NatiRedGals]

Strike 2 !

[NatiRedGals]

FLY ball to right!

[RedsMan3203]

Lee Flied out to Right.

2 outs, 1 on.

[Red Leader]

Ramirez up to bat.

[NatiRedGals]

2-0 cubs

[tbball10]

i could've hit that one out

[OnBaseMachine]

Gotta love our great pitching.

[RedsMan3203]

Ramirez: Ball, Strike Lookin, Ball, Strike (foul tip), Foul - Home Run Ramirez.

Cubs score 2.

[flynn78]

Arroyo baptized into Reds pitching by Ramirez. Long HR. Cubbies 2-0

[RedFanAlways1966]

Eric Milton must have given Bronson a pre-game talk on how to pitch in GABP...

[NatiRedGals]

Its early dont worry bronson is one thing we needed hes gonna last longer then 5 innings! :)

[top6]

It is not fun to be a fan of this team.

[Red Leader]

Jacque Jones to the plate, 2-0 Cubs. 2 out, none on.

[SanDiegoRed]

Here comes the gloom and doom crowd out in full force...

[RedsMan3203]

Arroyo ERA jumps to 27.00. Almost better then Miltons ;)

[NatiRedGals]

Reds Are Coming uP!

[registerthis]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

[Red Leader]

Jones grounds out to 2nd.

End of 1/2. Cubs 2 Reds comin' up.

[RedsMan3203]

Jones grounds out to end the inning....

Freel, Lopez and JR due up for the Reds.

After .5

Cubs 2, Reds 0

[flyer85]

I didn't realize Arroyo graduated from Hangem High

[Chip R]

That guy just kills us.

[Red Leader]

- J. Pierre grounded out to first
- T. Walker singled to center
- D. Lee flied out to right
- A. Ramirez homered to deep left, T. Walker scored
- J. Jones grounded out to second
- End of Inning (2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors)

[tbball10]

atleast our offense is good

[NatiRedGals]

guys dont you notice almost every starter so far has gotten killed think about andy pettite last night ouch ! and its only 2 runs smile guys come on !

[RedsManRick]

BA-driven OBP doesn't really impress me, especially considering that it's only 1/2 season's worth of ABs.

Me either, but if OBP and SLG are both equal and fixed, I'll take the guy with the significantly higher batting average. The real point however is that the order of those two is virtually irrelevent b/c neither has proven himself clearly superior. To me, the only real argument is to bat Dunn higher because in the event a righty comes in to relieve, he IS clearly the better batter in that circumstance.

[Caveat Emperor]

I reminded of an old WOY statement: "Being a fan of this team is like being mugged by a mime"

Oh well -- the one positive thing about having awful pitching and great hitting (as opposed to great pitching and awful hitting) is that you really never can count them out of a game, no matter the score.

[Falls City Beer]

Can anyone explain why on earth you'd give Ramirez anything at all near the zone with two strikes? He chases more balls than Jm J. Bullock.

[flyer85]

That guy just kills us.that could be said of most Cubs

[cumberlandreds]

Hey look on the bright side. We only gave up two runs in the first today.:rolleyes:

[registerthis]

This Sierra Mist "free" and "it's a buck" commercial is insulting to what little intelligence I have. I feel dumber having listened to it.

[flynn78]

No gloom and doom from me. I just want once for the Reds to wait a few innings before the 2-run homer off of the new pitcher. I'm a bit frustrated by the blackout of the game in Dayton as well.

[SteelSD]

I wonder if MLB would just let the Reds begin each game down by 2 Runs so we could skip the opponent's half of the first Inning.

If nothing else, it'd save on pitch counts...

[blumj]

Just a hanger, it happens. He's locating the fastball well today, though.

[Chip R]

that could be said of most Cubs

Yeah, but he was like that when he was with PIT.

[NatiRedGals]

Freel double!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Red Leader]

Freel at the plate to lead off for the Reds...


and doubles.

[Caveat Emperor]

guys dont you notice almost every starter so far has gotten killed think about andy pettite last night ouch ! and its only 2 runs smile guys come on !

Somebody's vying for "Most Positive Outlook" in next year's Postee (tm) awards. :thumbup:

[RedsMan3203]

Freel double to Center.

[registerthis]

Let's see how the veteral Canadian prog rock trio fares today against the Reds hitters...

[SanDiegoRed]

Freel needs to be in this lineup every day! I know..call me captain obvious...

[Red Leader]

Lopez comes up with a man in scoring position...

[NatiRedGals]

Welp 1 out lopez come on wait!

[RedsMan3203]

Lopez grounds to 2nd.. Move Freel to 3rd.

[TeamCasey]

It must be Spring. I'm so jealous that some of you can hear this.

I should sneak out to my car for awhile.

TY for the updates, Peeps! :)

[flynn78]

Falls City I'll give you love for JJ Bullock line. Fe-Lo moves Freel over to third on groundout to second.

[Red Leader]

Freel moves to 3rd on the groundout.

Griffey up. 1 out, man on 3rd. Sac fly situation. Reds down 2-0.

[tbball10]

wowwwwwwwwww... i didn't see the lineups until now on espn. aurilia's hitting 4th.

[NatiRedGals]

full count on griff come on!

[registerthis]

wowwwwwwwwww... i didn't see the lineups until now on espn. aurilia's hitting 4th.

If we can't beat 'em with pitching, we'll out-scrap 'em.

[NatiRedGals]

Pop up giff

[RedsMan3203]

JR works teh count full (bat never left his shoulder) and pops to 3rd.

[GridironGrace]

man.......cmon aurilla get freel in need that run.

[M2]

I hate popouts more than anything in the universe.

[Red Leader]

Need this run.

[flynn78]

Griff pops out. Two down. Come on Richie

[BRM]

I hate popouts more than anything in the universe.

More than strikeouts?

[NatiRedGals]

wow i thought that was a strike

[GridironGrace]

There we go Richie!!!!!

[NatiRedGals]

YAY richie 1-2 game!!

[flynn78]

Base hit Aurilia 2-1 Cubs

[registerthis]

I hate popouts more than anything in the universe.

Beats the unassisted DP to the third baseman.

[SanDiegoRed]

Aurilla! Delivers in the clutch

[Red Leader]

Freel and Aurilia hitting 1.000 on the season. Should have included them in my poll.

:doh:

[flyer85]

Marty just said that other than Jr, Aurilia had the best season of the Reds in 2005

[RedsMan3203]

Aurilia who is batting 1.0000 for the year is up with Freel on 3rd.

Aurilia stays perfect for the year with a single to Center.

Freel comes in... Richy on 1st.

Dunner up.

[NatiRedGals]

Heres Dunn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RedFanAlways1966]

Rich "clutch" Aurilia w/ an RBI single!

[redlegs2370]

atleast our offense is good

I'm anxious to see if it is any better against left handers this year. The lefties in the bullpen Monday caused the Reds problems.

[BRM]

Aurilla! Delivers in the clutch

Rich = Clutch

[DoogMinAmo]

Dunn is going to play with a chip on his shoulder today.

[NatiRedGals]

Already cracked a bat

[Red Leader]

Nice work, Richie. Single to center scores Freel.

Dunn to the plate. 2 out, man on 1st.

Cubs lead 2-1.

[BRM]

Marty just said that other than Jr, Aurilia had the best season of the Reds in 2005

:laugh:

[NatiRedGals]

Fielders Choice :( 1-2 cubs

[MWM]

Marty just said that other than Jr, Aurilia had the best season of the Reds in 2005

It's hard to take Marty seriously these days.

[Chip R]

Dunn is going to play with a chip on his shoulder today.

Actually, I'm a few miles away from him.

[Red Leader]

FC Dunn. End of inning.

R. Freel doubled to right center
- F. Lopez grounded out to second, R. Freel to third
- K. Griffey Jr. popped out to third
- R. Aurilia singled to center, R. Freel scored
- A. Dunn grounded into fielder's choice, R. Aurilia out at second
- End of Inning (1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors)

End of 1, Cubs 2, Reds 1.

[RedsMan3203]

Dunner grounds into a field choice to 2nd. Richy out.

Reds get 1 back.

After 1

Cubs 2, Reds 1.

Barrart, Murton, and Cedeno due up for the cubs.

[DoogMinAmo]

Actually, I'm a few miles away from him.

I said A chip, not THE Chip.

Do you have a brother at the game?

[Red Leader]

Hopefully, an easy 1-2-3 inning for Arroyo.

[Chip R]

I said A chip, not THE Chip.

Do you have a brother at the game?

Not that I'm aware of unless my parents didn't tell me something.

[lucky bugle boy]

Is Espn only showing the game certain places? Not getting it and thought it would be on.

[Caveat Emperor]

I hate popouts more than anything in the universe.

Popouts don't hurt your team, they hurt your feelings... :evil:

[M2]

Beats the unassisted DP to the third baseman.

Nah, that's over before you know it. Plus, you probably stroked the ball pretty well.

With a pop, you have to live with the inevitability of you being out and how useless your AB was before the out is recorded. It gives you time (too much time in fact) to reflect on the situation and feel sick to your stomach about it.


Popouts don't hurt your team, they hurt your feelings...

Exactly.

[Puffy]

Plus, you probably stroked the ball pretty well.



Dang, two Jm J. Bullock jokes in one game thread! Awesome.

[Falls City Beer]

Nah, that's over before you know it. Plus, you probably stroked the ball pretty well.

With a pop, you have to live with the inevitability of you being out and how useless your AB was before the out is recorded. It gives you time (too much time in fact) to reflect on the situation and feel sick to your stomach about it.

Which is why they should allow the batter in that situation to tackle the fielder (if he can) before the fielder catches it. And is thus awarded the nearest base. Awesome.

[flynn78]

Hal McCoy and Marty in booth for top of the 2nd. Gloom and Doom from these two.

[NatiRedGals]

Strikeout #1!

[RedsMan3203]

Barrett up... Strikes Out after a 8 pitch atbat.

[Red Leader]

Barrett K's to start the inning for the Cubs.

[NatiRedGals]

2 away!

[RedsMan3203]

Murton grounds out to Lopez.

[pedro]

I hate popouts more than anything in the universe.

me? I hate Pops.

[Red Leader]

Matt Murton up to the plate. 1 out, none on.

and he grounds out.

Cedeno up, 2 out, none on.

[NatiRedGals]

2 out single

[M2]

I like how Arroyo kept going after Barrett, once he had the guy on the hook.

[RedsMan3203]

Cedeno singles softly to center.

1 on, 2 outs.

[NatiRedGals]

hahah Rusch wow !

[Red Leader]

Single for Cedeno brings Rusch up. 2 out, runner on 1st.

[SteelSD]

Hal McCoy and Marty in booth for top of the 2nd. Gloom and Doom from these two.

The unintelligible paired with the unaware.

That's got certain train wreck potential.

[NatiRedGals]

Strikeout #2! :):) 3 outs here comes the Red Machine!

[LincolnparkRed]

Time to get the bats going. It would be nice to have a lead at some point during 2006.:thumbdown

[M2]

me? I hate Pops.

You're not ready to race yet Speed. A car is a precision instrument and you're not capable of controlling it at your young age. I said the same thing to your brother Rex, but he didn't listen to me and he nearly killed himself.

[Red Leader]

M. Barrett struck out swinging
- M. Murton grounded out to shortstop
- R. Cedeno singled to center
- G. Rusch struck out swinging
- End of Inning (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors)

2-1 Cubs after 1 1/2

[flynn78]

The unintelligible paired with the unaware.

That's got certain train wreck potential.

Couldn't have said it better Steel, only thing is that they casually trade those roles.

[flyer85]

Marty and Hal were pounding on EE.

[M2]

Which is why they should allow the batter in that situation to tackle the fielder (if he can) before the fielder catches it. And is thus awarded the nearest base. Awesome.

I nominate FCB for MLB Rules Committee chair.

[Puffy]

Just want to point out that the Reds have not had a lead yet in the entire 2006 season.

Just sayin'

[NatiRedGals]

op 2ND B:2 S:3 O:1
Michael Barrett strikes out swinging.

Top 2ND B:1 S:0 O:2
Matt Murton grounds out, shortstop Felipe LopezJr. to first baseman Rich Aurilia.

Top 2ND B:0 S:0 O:2
Ronny Cedeno singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Ken GriffeyJr.

Top 2ND B:2 S:3 O:3
Glendon Rusch strikes out swinging.


Reds up!

[Red Leader]

Marty and Hal were pounding on EE.

He's due up 1st this inning. I bet they lay into Kearns after EE's up.

[flynn78]

EE up to start the 2nd

[BRM]

Marty and Hal were pounding on EE.

Does Marty hate all young players? What were they saying now?

[Puffy]

Marty and Hal were pounding on EE.

For?

[NatiRedGals]

WOW Way to go Edwin!!!

[Falls City Beer]

Marty and Hal were pounding on EE.

The two of them should have Vchips inserted into their brains.

[SteelSD]

Couldn't have said it better Steel, only thing is that they casually trade those roles.

It's like a game of ping pong with "What?" and "Huh?" as the balls.

[M2]

Marty and Hal were pounding on EE.

Just another reason why I refuse to listen to anymore Reds radio broadcasts.

[lucky bugle boy]

Anyone else not getting the game on espn?

[registerthis]

Ah, Gangster or Gangsta time.

Is there a game going on?

[mule31]

It's like a game of ping pong with "What?" and "Huh?" as the balls.


Funniest line ever.

[Puffy]

It's like a game of ping pong with "What?" and "Huh?" as the balls.

1986 What/Huh Ping Pong champion here. Had to beat Dikembe Mutumbo in the semis and Rickey Henderson in the finals to win that bad boy.

[NatiRedGals]

Bottom 2ND B:1 S:1 O:1
Edwin Encarnacion lines out sharply to pitcher Glendon Rusch.

Bottom 2ND B:1 S:0 O:2
Austin Kearns grounds out, shortstop Ronny Cedeno to first baseman Derrek Lee.

Bottom 2ND B:1 S:3 O:3
David Ross strikes out on foul tip

2-1 Cubs 1-2 Reds:(

[flyer85]

For?can't hit and can't field

Won't be long until we here them pining for the days of Randa

[flynn78]

Marty and Hall seem to think that EE is overmatched by big league pitching and are not shy about stating it.

[Puffy]

can't hit and can't field

Won't be long until we here them oining for the days of Randa

Good thing they formulated that opinion over a large sample size :rolleyes:

[Red Leader]

can't hit and can't field

Won't be long until we here them pining for the days of Randa

Fire them both.

[flyer85]

Good thing they formulated that opinion over a large sample size :rolleyes:they used the 2005 season to reinforce their opinions

[BRM]

Do other teams broadcasters and fans hate young players as much as Marty and Reds fans do?

[flynn78]

Blackout is killing me. What did Dayton do to deserve thi?

[Red Leader]

Pierre to lead off for the Cubs. Again. (0-1, GO-3)

[registerthis]

Good thing they formulated that opinion over a large sample size :rolleyes:

Hey I went 3-4 in my softball game last night.

Sign me up for a batting title, please.

[GridironGrace]

EE is overmatched by ML Pitching.

However if he is to be the FUTURE of The REds he's gotta be up here Seeing these Pitchers.

He'll Be ok.

[NatiRedGals]

Strikeout #3!!!!

[flyer85]

Do other teams broadcasters and fans hate young players as much as Marty and Reds fans do?is there anything better than losing with veteran scrappiness while knowing how to play the game?

[LincolnparkRed]

Fire them both.

Fine by me.

In the game Arroyo gets the hard to strike out Frenchman

[Caveat Emperor]

Arroyo really has the offspeed and breaking pitches working today.

[NatiRedGals]

Walker Fly Ball to Right Out #2

[Red Leader]

Pierre K's.

Walker up. 1 out. none on.

[flynn78]

Dane Sardinha cleared waivers, to the Bats he goes.

[Outshined_One]

Marty and Hall seem to think that EE is overmatched by big league pitching and are not shy about stating it.

Since when does Glendon Rusch qualify as "big league pitching"? ;)

[duh_vinci]

Is it just MLB's gametracker thingy or are both pitchers workin pretty fast?

[registerthis]

Arroyo really has the offspeed and breaking pitches working today.

Good to hear. Hopefully the hanger to Ramirez is the only mistake he'll make today. He was lights-out in his last ST game.

[flyer85]

Dane Sardinha cleared waiversI'm :shocked:

[NatiRedGals]

Top 3RD B:0 S:3 O:1
Juan Pierre strikes out swinging.

Top 3RD B:0 S:1 O:2
Todd Walker pops out to second baseman Ryan Freel.


Derrek Lee called out on strikes.

STRIKEOUT #4!!!!!!!!

[RedsMan3203]

Lee K's Looking.

After 2.5

Cubs 2, Reds 1

Due up for the Reds Arroyo, Freel and Lopez.

[GridironGrace]

Freel on INside Pitch

coming up

Hes gonna talk about the positions he plays and the glove he uses at those posistions

[SteelSD]

Blackout is killing me. What did Dayton do to deserve thi?

Dayton? Heck, I'm on the edge of Iowa and can't get the game. Must be Cubs territory down here.

MLB blackout rules blow chunks. Last year I had mlb.tv and ended up in Nashville on a business trip. Freakin' Reds/Mets game (in Shea) was blacked out because Nashville appears to be Reds territory.

I called to complain and then initiated a dispute with the credit card company. Didn't work in the end, but I can guarantee it cost them more money than my subscription was worth.

[flynn78]

The pitchers are working pretty fast, does not hurt that the Reds aren't making Rusch work much.

[BRM]

Sounds like Arroyo is dealing today.

[Red Leader]

Arroyo is settling in.

[flyer85]

Sounds like Arroyo is dealing today.hope he isn't arrested for that:D

[BRM]

hope he isn't arrested for that:D

:laugh:

It will only give him more charm. ;)

[GridironGrace]

Omg Arroyo Went Yard!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OnBaseMachine]

Gone!!!

[TeamCasey]

No Way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NatiRedGals]

Bronson! Homers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Caveat Emperor]

Bronson Arroyo: New Reds Cult Hero.

WOOOOOOHOOO!!!

[RedsMan3203]

Arroyo HOMERS!!!!!!!!!

[GridironGrace]

omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg

[redsmetz]

Holy **** - Arroyo Homers!!!!!!

[flynn78]

Arroyo goes DEEP! 2-2 tie ballgame

[M2]

Do other teams broadcasters and fans hate young players as much as Marty and Reds fans do?

It's been my experience that usually broadcasters get hyped up about young players.

The issue facing the Reds is that the club is going to have to rebuild around youth and the voice of the franchise does nothing but ride every kid who walks through the door.

[membengal]

He crushed it too. Nice.

[Red Leader]

Who needs WMP, this corn-rowed dude got GAME!

[flyer85]

I wonder what he thinks of the NL now

[Reds-aholic]

Bronson "helps his own cause" :eek:

[BuckU]

More HR's than Pena ;) ;)

[duh_vinci]

LOL, who says we traded for his pitching ability? Wayne knows something, folks. ;)

[registerthis]

It's like having Wily Mo on your team, but with a nasty curveball to boot.

Schweet! :)

[NatiRedGals]

and he can sing his own homerun song to ! :)

[GridironGrace]

did you hear that contact?

[TeamCasey]

I rigged up a stereo at my cubicle.

[redsmetz]

I wonder what he thinks of the NL now

I'm thinking he's a ringer - "Oh, I hate batting"

[NatiRedGals]

Freel WALKS!

[RedsMan3203]

Freel Walks.

[BRM]

It's been my experience that usually broadcasters get hyped up about young players.

The issue facing the Reds is that the club is going to have to rebuild around youth and the voice of the franchise does nothing but ride every kid who walks through the door.

That seems right to me. When I listen to other team's broadcasts, the announcers seem to really dig the young players coming up and hype them somewhat.

[Danny Serafini]

Sort of funny clicking on Arroyo on Gameday and seeing he has an OPS of 5.000

[GridironGrace]

Rusch is done for lol


LETS RAKE EM IN!!

[Blimpie]

Who needs WMP, this corn-rowed dude got GAME!Werd. And have you seen Wily's breaking stuff? It is putrid.

[registerthis]

Use that speed, Ryan!

[LincolnparkRed]

Pat Hughes just played the "Scrappy" card while talking about Freel. Maybe he's on the board.