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Boss-Hog
05-21-2006, 12:54 PM
http://www.redszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=986060&postcount=130


Cincinnati

R. Freel cf
F. Lopez ss
K. Griffey Jr. dh
R. Aurilia 1b
A. Kearns rf
A. Dunn lf
E. Encarnacion 3b
J. LaRue c 0
B. Phillips 2b


Detroit

C. Granderson cf
R. Santiago 2b
C. Guillen ss
M. Ordonez rf
D. Young dh
C. Shelton 1b
C. Monroe lf
B. Inge 3b
V. Wilson c

reds44
05-21-2006, 12:58 PM
So we are going with 2 different game threads today?

reds44
05-21-2006, 01:02 PM
After last night we need to get a W today.

captainmorgan07
05-21-2006, 01:04 PM
yea gamethreads down there have gotten a bit ugly as of laste

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:07 PM
Freel FO to left.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:09 PM
FeLo k's on a ball in the dirt.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:10 PM
Junior K's on 4 pitches.

Tigers coming up.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:11 PM
Roberton has pretty good stuff today.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:13 PM
Granderson with a leadoff double right down the line ala his HR last night.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:13 PM
Sac bunt, runner to third. 1 down.

oneupper
05-21-2006, 01:14 PM
Tiggers playing tiny ball.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:15 PM
FO to CF.

2 down, runner still at 3rd.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:17 PM
Ordonez FO to CF.

Runner stranded at third. Good inning for Harang.

pedro
05-21-2006, 01:18 PM
I'm going to go downstairs to watch the game but I have to say that I kind of like the Tigers TV announcers. They do a good job.

oneupper
05-21-2006, 01:19 PM
I'm going to go downstairs to watch the game but I have to say that I kind of like the Tigers TV announcers. They do a good job.

They're not bad...some should tell them its HarAng and not HarUng.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:21 PM
Aurilia needs a haircut, so says the wife, and he K's.

3 k's in a row for Robertson.

Kearns due up.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:22 PM
4 in a row.

Kearns K's

Dunn up.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:23 PM
Dunn GO to 1b to P covering.

1-2-3 go the Redlegs.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:24 PM
Robertson has the Reds hitters chasing bad pitches. He has a nice looking slider.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:26 PM
DaMeat, hitting .179 and due for a court appearance tomorrow, k's badly.

1 down.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:26 PM
Yeah, he really does OBM. They've got a good young staff [Rogers not withstanding on the age.]

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:29 PM
Single up the middle, 1 on.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:30 PM
Great play by FeLo going deep in the hole and throwing all the way to first to get an out.

Shelton moves up to 2nd on the GO.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:31 PM
Long run for Dunn to nab the FO off the bat of Inge.

Inning over.

0-0 going to the 3rd.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:32 PM
This is a huge ballpark. Also a beautiful ballpark.

captainmorgan07
05-21-2006, 01:33 PM
it is huge to bad great american aint this big

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:35 PM
2 down now, missed the first out of the inning.


I agree, it really is a great looking park.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:35 PM
B Phil flies out to dead center, 410+ feet.

3 Down.

captainmorgan07
05-21-2006, 01:36 PM
that woulda been a homer at gabp

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:36 PM
The ball just explodes out of Nate Robertson's hand. His fastball looks like it is going in at 96 when its actually only 89-92.

Phillips loses his second HR of the series due to the 420 feet dimensions in center field.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:36 PM
that woulda been a homer at gabp

No question about it. High and deep.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:38 PM
GO to SS.

1 down.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:39 PM
Granderson GO to 2B

2 down

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:40 PM
3 down as Santiago K's

End of 3rd.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:40 PM
Yeah, he really does OBM. They've got a good young staff [Rogers not withstanding on the age.]

Indeed.

A future 1-2-3 punch of Bonderman, Verlander, and Zumaya will be tough to match. Throw in Nate Robertson at the back end of the rotation and you have one of the best rotations in the game. The Tigers are a fun team to watch. I'm rooting for these guys to continue winning and maybe reach the playoffs. Detroit is a great baseball city and those fans deserve a winning team.

MrCinatit
05-21-2006, 01:43 PM
Seems the Tigers are about due for a World Series apperance, anyhow - they seem to go in every 20 years, or so.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:43 PM
Indeed.

A future 1-2-3 punch of Bonderman, Verlander, and Zumaya will be tough to match. Throw in Nate Robertson at the back end of the rotation and you have one of the best rotations in the game. The Tigers are a fun team to watch. I'm rooting for these guys to continue winning and maybe reach the playoffs. Detroit is a great baseball city and those fans deserve a winning team.

The Reds should be so lucky in the pitching department, though I suspect they are the envy of quite a few teams in MLB with the staff they have.

While I despise the Red Wings and Pistons, I agree Detroit deserves a winner [after today] on the baseball field.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:43 PM
Freel with the BB.

1 on, no out. FeLo up.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:44 PM
Robertson with some wild pickoff attempts almost getting Freel, then almost throwing it away.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:45 PM
Freel now has an OBP around .570 vs lefties this year.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:46 PM
FeLo k's again, fails to move the runner over.

1 down.

Robertson is really spotting well and moving in and out effectively.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:46 PM
Griffey with the GR double.

Freel would have scored.

2 on, 1 out.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:46 PM
Griffey with a ground-rule double. Tigers catch a break as Freel would have scored on that.

reds44
05-21-2006, 01:47 PM
Griffey with the double

2nd and 3rd 1 out

WVRedsFan
05-21-2006, 01:48 PM
It looked like Giff fought off a pitch that fooled him into a double. Nice hit.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:48 PM
Richie lines sharply to Inge at 3rd.

2 down.

Kearns up.

M2
05-21-2006, 01:49 PM
So there's a game thread over here now?

I go away for two weeks and the entire world goes topsy-turvy I tell you. I'll just repeat what I said in the other game thread here:

Robertson cruised his first time through the lineup, but if this series is teaching us anything it's that actual good offense will show up fake good pitching.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:50 PM
Kearns with the BB.

Bases loaded for Dunner.

M2
05-21-2006, 01:50 PM
Murder it Adam, murder it.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:51 PM
So there's a game thread over here now?

I go away for two weeks and the entire world goes topsy-turvy I tell you. I'll just repeat what I said in the other game thread here:

Robertson cruised his first time through the lineup, but if this series is teaching us anything it's that actual good offense will show up fake good pitching.


Welcome to the darkside M2.

So are you not sold on the pitching in Motown? I haven't seen them aside from this series, but they've looked good and have good numbers overall.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:53 PM
Dunn K's.

3 left on.

Going to the bottom of the 4th.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 01:55 PM
Just as the sky is blue and the suns rises in the east, Dunn is getting bashed on the other game thread. ;)

I missed the 3-2 pitch on Dunn. Did he go after ball four or was it a strike?

M2
05-21-2006, 01:56 PM
Welcome to the darkside M2.

So are you not sold on the pitching in Motown? I haven't seen them aside from this series, but they've looked good and have good numbers overall.

It's a group of guys who blew chunks a year ago. They didn't all turn the corner in 2006.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 01:57 PM
Foul out to EE, followed by a GO to Harang.

2 down.

KittyDuran
05-21-2006, 01:57 PM
Just as the sky is blue and the suns rises in the east, Dunn is getting bashed on the other game thread. ;)

I missed the 3-2 pitch on Dunn. Did he go after ball four or was it a strike?I see the winking smilie - but could we refrain from "bashing" the other thread??? :thumbdown

reds44
05-21-2006, 01:58 PM
Just as the sky is blue and the suns rises in the east, Dunn is getting bashed on the other game thread. ;)

I missed the 3-2 pitch on Dunn. Did he go after ball four or was it a strike?
It was semi-close, but a ball.

And aparently Robertson fears Ears more then Dunn.

westofyou
05-21-2006, 01:58 PM
Just as the sky is blue and the suns rises in the east, Dunn is getting bashed on the other game thread. ;)

I missed the 3-2 pitch on Dunn. Did he go after ball four or was it a strike?
Good fastball down and away.. down and away is Dunn Kryptonite.

That ain't the Robertson I remember.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:00 PM
Harang is pitching well.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:00 PM
I see the winking smilie - but could we refrain from "bashing" the other thread??? :thumbdown

I wasn't bashing it... just simply making a comment.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:01 PM
Missed the final out.

Reds up now.

EE grounds out.

LaRue up.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:01 PM
Good fastball down and away.. down and away is Dunn Kryptonite.

That ain't the Robertson I remember.

Thanks.

Dunn does tend to chase that down and away pitch a lot, especially when runners are on. He'll adjust before long.

KittyDuran
05-21-2006, 02:03 PM
I wasn't bashing it... just simply making a comment.OK... bashing is too strong of word, sorry - but there are now two separate threads [:thumbdown] - lets keep it that way...

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:03 PM
LaRue k's

B Phil up, with 2 down.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:04 PM
Phillips walks.

Freel up with 2 Down.

WVRedsFan
05-21-2006, 02:04 PM
Good fastball down and away.. down and away is Dunn Kryptonite.

That ain't the Robertson I remember.
Looking at his career statistics, he's always had a decent ERA--a little over 4, and he give up give a few hits over innings pitched. I could see him improving this much this year. Dunn and recently Larue just can't resist that low, just off the plate pitch.

Betterread
05-21-2006, 02:05 PM
It's a group of guys who blew chunks a year ago. They didn't all turn the corner in 2006.

You don't admire Verlander and Bonderman? I would trade our entire pitching staff, except for Arroyo, for them, because it would be a talent upgrade.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:06 PM
Freel pops out.

Locked in a duel so far.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:07 PM
Robertson's up at 78 pitches after five innings. The next two innings are where the Reds should be poised to do their damage.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:09 PM
Shelton flies out to Kearns in foul territory.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:09 PM
Against Roberton lefties are OPSing .525 and righties .805, according to M2.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:09 PM
Robertson's up at 78 pitches after five innings. The next two innings are where the Reds should be poised to do their damage.

Agreed, especially with the top of the lineup batting in the next inning.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:10 PM
You don't admire Verlander and Bonderman? I would trade our entire pitching staff, except for Arroyo, for them, because it would be a talent upgrade.

I love Verlander. Bonderman does nothing for me, though I give him credit for staying healthy. Harang's better than anyone they've got on that staff (though Verlander will be better in time).

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:11 PM
That's a triple with Junior in CF.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:11 PM
Nice running catch by Freel in right center.

2 down.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:11 PM
Nice catch by Freel.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:11 PM
That's a triple with Junior in CF.
:bang:

Knew that was coming.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:12 PM
Last night was tough to witness in person. The winning run was scored without a hit and without a ball even hit out of the infield.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:12 PM
Dunn looking like a Gold Glover these days with a nice running, over the shoulder catch.

End of the inning.

Still 0-0.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:12 PM
Lol Adam.


Inning over.

westofyou
05-21-2006, 02:12 PM
The winning run was scored without a hit and without a ball even hit out of the infield.Just like a little league game.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:13 PM
That's a triple with Junior in CF.

I didn't want to be the one to bring it up, but I agree. I love the guy, but he was just brutal on those two bloop hits last night.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:14 PM
:bang:

Knew that was coming.

Are you the posting police? It's a legitimate comment and not one meant to be said with sarcasm or derision. It was a simple observation, and a very accurate one. And outside of the starting pitching, CF defense is one of the more important factors negatively affecting the Reds. Last night was a perfect example.

So when a Reds CF makes a nice running catch that our everyday CF wouldn't got to, it's perfectly valid to point out that the play would not have been made by the other guy.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:14 PM
Top of the 6th.

Lopez walks on 4 straight.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:15 PM
Felipe walks

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:16 PM
Junior flies out.

FeLo tags and moves to 2nd.

1 on, 1 out.

Aurilia up.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:17 PM
RA flies out to right.

Kearns up with 2 down.

WVRedsFan
05-21-2006, 02:17 PM
Patience, patience, Rich.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:17 PM
So with Jr. there, is that as hard as you can hit a ball and have it not leave the park?

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:18 PM
Poor AB for Rich there, first pitch out [IIRC]

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:18 PM
Kearns FO to CF.

Reds have nothing to show for a lead off baserunner.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:18 PM
So with Jr. there, is that as hard as you can hit a ball and have it not leave the park?

Phillips has hit a couple of bombs in this series that would have been homers in just about any other park.

WVRedsFan
05-21-2006, 02:19 PM
Same with the following batter. They're making it too easy for Robertson.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:20 PM
I'm thinking Dunn is going to go yard to leadoff the 7th inning.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:20 PM
Phillips has hit a couple of bombs in this series that would have been homers in just about any other park.

Comerica will do that. The downside is that it can teach pitchers a lot of bad habits.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:21 PM
Everyone's favorite clutch hitter, Mr. Aurilia is now at .231/.250/.500 with RISP.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:22 PM
Nice curve locks up Wilson.

1 down in the bottom of the 6th.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:22 PM
He Gone!

Cyclone792
05-21-2006, 02:22 PM
Regarding Griffey's defense ... I posted an update in the Game Analysis thread updated through last night's game ...

Our defensive efficiency ratio with Griffey in center field is .674. When Griffey's not in center field, our defensive efficiency ratio is .714
Our team BABIP allowed with Griffey in center field is .335. When Griffey is not in center field, our team BABIP allowed is .294.
Our team DIPS ERA is 4.36 and our team ERA is 5.28 with Griffey in center field. When Griffey is not in center field, our team DIPS ERA is 4.85 and our team ERA is 4.06.

Everyone is free to draw their own conclusions.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:23 PM
Nice defensive play by Rich on the grounder off the bag at 1st.

2 down.

MrCinatit
05-21-2006, 02:23 PM
Seriously - nothing says "baseball" more than a good old fashion pitchers duel on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 02:23 PM
Seriously - nothing says "baseball" more than a good old fashion pitchers duel on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Indeed.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:23 PM
Nice play again defensively.

End of 6

0-0

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:23 PM
Great play by Phillips. I love his defense.

WVRedsFan
05-21-2006, 02:23 PM
Tremendous olay by Phillips

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:24 PM
And that is why i love BP.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:26 PM
Dunn singles to RF.

1 on, 0 out.

EE up.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:26 PM
Dunn rips one over the shift.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:26 PM
Dunn singles

Betterread
05-21-2006, 02:26 PM
Are you the posting police? It's a legitimate comment and not one meant to be said with sarcasm or derision. It was a simple observation, and a very accurate one. And outside of the starting pitching, CF defense is one of the more important factors negatively affecting the Reds. Last night was a perfect example.

So when a Reds CF makes a nice running catch that our everyday CF wouldn't got to, it's perfectly valid to point out that the play would not have been made by the other guy.

You gratuitously criticised a reds player (Griffey), which was the main criticism of posters of the other game thread when they did this to a different Reds player (Dunn). So why don't you post on that thread - I bet you'd be appreciated there.

WVRedsFan
05-21-2006, 02:26 PM
What is it with this first pitch hitting? Strange.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:27 PM
Wow I got negative rep points for saying I knew that was coming.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:27 PM
EE doubles off the base of the wall! Dunn holds at 3rd.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:27 PM
EE with a hard double to the gap in left center.

Dunn held at 3rd.

2 on, no out.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:28 PM
EE doubles. He needed that.

2nd and 3rd 0 out

M2
05-21-2006, 02:28 PM
I freakin' love Edwin Encarnacion.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:28 PM
LaRue grounds out to 3b, runners hold.

1 down.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:30 PM
You gratuitously criticised a reds player (Griffey), which was the main criticism of posters of the other game thread when they did this to a different Reds player (Dunn). So why don't you post on that thread - I bet you'd be appreciated there.

I appreciated it here as it touched upon one of the most important current issues with the team.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:30 PM
Good lord, what on earth has happened to this forum. I feel like I'm back in Middle school whenever I come back. I took a two week break and wish I never would have returned.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:32 PM
Dunn tries to score on a grounder to 3rd but is out at the plate.

Missed hitting the catcher very hard as well.

2 down, runners at 1st and 3rd.

Phillips steals second now.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:33 PM
Vance Wilson wanted no part of that collision.

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:34 PM
And again fail to score.

going to the bottom of the 7th, 0-0

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 02:34 PM
Good lord, what on earth has happened to this forum. I feel like I'm back in Middle school whenever I come back. I took a two week break and wish I never would have returned.

Come on. Don't let a few trolls spoil it. Seriously. The vast majority of us enjoy reading what you have to say.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 02:34 PM
We have to get runners across - this is very frusterating!!

Joseph
05-21-2006, 02:35 PM
Vance Wilson wanted no part of that collision.

Agreed. It would have still been something to see Dunn stick him.

WVRedsFan
05-21-2006, 02:35 PM
Our impatience at the plate along with some pretty good pitching have left us with a big old goose egg.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:35 PM
Dunn should pancake any catcher who dares to tag him out.

guttle11
05-21-2006, 02:35 PM
Does BA w/RISP still not matter?

Betterread
05-21-2006, 02:36 PM
Griffey may not be the CF before his recent injuries, but we have no alternative at the moment. Denorfia is a remote possibility, but that's about it. And don't tell me Freel could do better, merely because he makes the occasional sparkling defensive play.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:38 PM
Kearns would be better in CF. And I'm sorry you don't want me to tell you Freel, but at this stage, he's significantly a better option.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:40 PM
Kearns would be better in CF. And I'm sorry you don't want me to tell you Freel, but at this stage, he's significantly a better option.
Defensively probably, but I wouldn't want him playing over Junior.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:40 PM
lol, i was negged for my last post. Unreal.

:laugh:

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:41 PM
A guy I would target for CF is Devil Rays prospect Elijah Dukes. He is a great defensive center fielder, plus he is hitting .315/.412/.535 in Triple-A. He has an attitude problem, but the same was said about Phillips and he has turned OK so far.

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?clubs=&leagues=&t=s_pla&q=dukes

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:41 PM
lol, i was negged for my last post. Unreal.

:laugh:
fixed

M2
05-21-2006, 02:41 PM
Griffey may not be the CF before his recent injuries, but we have no alternative at the moment. Denorfia is a remote possibility, but that's about it. And don't tell me Freel could do better, merely because he makes the occasional sparkling defensive play.

Everybody who's played CF for the Reds for the past six seasons has shown better range than Jr. Freel's fielding circles around him, just like everyone else does. Cyclone's provided you with plenty of numbers that show just how much the team suffers when Jr.'s in CF. Every season Jr. rates as one of the worst CFs in the game.

At this point, if you don't believe Jr. can't field the position then it's because you refuse to grasp the obvious.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:42 PM
A guy I would target for CF is Devil Rays prospect Elijah Dukes. He is a great defensive center fielder, plus he is hitting .315/.412/.535 in Triple-A. He has an attitude problem, but the same was said about Phillips and he has turned OK so far.

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?clubs=&leagues=&t=s_pla&q=dukes
If Gathright keeps up his .550 OPS Dukes will be in Tampa soon.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:42 PM
lol, i was negged for my last post. Unreal.

:laugh:

Fixed. Some of these people are ridiculous.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:44 PM
Fixed. Some of these people are ridiculous.
Yep.


He Gone!
2 outs

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:44 PM
Dmitri K's on a pitch in the dirt, and then forgot to throw his bat at the umpire.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:44 PM
Dmitri Young looks to be sombrero shopping this afternoon.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 02:44 PM
Meat's wearing the leather cheerio. Trois Ks.

Betterread
05-21-2006, 02:45 PM
Well I was just negated for a post - why? For not showing proper respect, when I was trying to advocate for more respect of Reds players. I guess I don't understand.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:46 PM
Single

1st and 3rd 2 outs

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:46 PM
Keep throwing Monroe sliders down and away - he chases them everytime.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:47 PM
Sorry guys, I should not have mentioned the neg. It wasn't in hopes of getting positive from others or getting negs to others, it was merely to point out how absurd things get here at times. And it wasn't betterread who gave me the neg.

Let's move on.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:47 PM
We should extend a thanks to Jim Leyland here for making sure Dmitri Young is up to put an extra out the board before his best hitter, Chris Shelton, comes to the plate.

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:47 PM
He gone!
inning over

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:48 PM
We should extend a thanks to Jim Leyland here for making sure Dmitri Young is up to put an extra out the board before his best hitter, Chris Shelton, comes to the plate.

And for bunting in the first inning when they led off with a double.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:48 PM
You can tell who negs you?

It's listed under User CP

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:49 PM
It's listed under User CP
Yep just noticed that.

Thanks :thumbup:

BoydsOfSummer
05-21-2006, 02:49 PM
And for bunting in the first inning when they lead off with a double.


That was absurd. I almost drove off the road laughing.

Cyclone792
05-21-2006, 02:50 PM
Lopez is ahead 3-1 on the count. Here's a very ideal situation to get a leadoff baserunner on and try to put up a crooked number.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 02:50 PM
Lopez walks for the second time today.

Raisor
05-21-2006, 02:51 PM
Good to see MWM and M2 back!

Hey guys!

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:52 PM
That was absurd. I almost drove off the road laughing.
Why?

The White Sox did that all year last year.

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:52 PM
How's it goin', Raisor? How's married life treating you?

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 02:52 PM
This is a great game thus far...but we gotta get runners over!
Please get lopez in..!!

M2
05-21-2006, 02:54 PM
Good to see MWM and M2 back!

Hey guys!

Bon jour. Though I'd ideally like to be watching this game from a brasserie with 500 ml of 1664 in my hand.

Oh ... and hail Zod!

MWM
05-21-2006, 02:54 PM
Why?

The White Sox did that all year last year.

I think that's a common misconception. The White Sox were close to the bottom in sacrifices, IIRC. But they were close to the top in HRs and EBHs. I just think it's silly to play for one run in the first inning against a team that's put up 24 runs in the past three games.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 02:55 PM
I think that's a common misconception. The White Sox were close to the bottom in sacrifices, IIRC. But they were close to the top in HRs and EBHs. I just think it's silly to play for one run in the first inning against a team that's put up 24 runs in the past three games.

But now does it sound very silly, seeing that it's still 0-0?

1 run at a time can do wonders

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:55 PM
I think that's a common misconception. The White Sox were close to the bottom in sacrifices, IIRC. But they were close to the top in HRs and EBHs. I just think it's silly to play for one run in the first inning against a team that's put up 24 runs in the past three games.
Ehhh living in Chicago I watched alot of the Sox last year. It was really that they bunted, but alot of the time they would just hit to the 2nd base side to get the runner to 3rd.

Edskin
05-21-2006, 02:56 PM
This has taken on the feel of a "swing" game to me. With the events of last night, the difference between a win and loss today means more than just one win or one loss. Get it? :)

reds44
05-21-2006, 02:56 PM
But now does it sound very silly, seeing that it's still 0-0?

1 run at a time can do wonders
Yes I agree, and the Tigers have been very good when scoring 1st this year. If they get a sac fly and go up 1-0, the game is still 1-0 right now.

M2
05-21-2006, 02:57 PM
1 run at a time can do wonders

I agree, if you can string one-run innings together, but the Tigers aren't built for that. No modern team is.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 02:58 PM
Pitching change

Raisor
05-21-2006, 02:59 PM
This has taken on the feel of a "swing" game to me. With the events of last night, the difference between a win and loss today means more than just one win or one loss. Get it? :)


this game iS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF THE YEAR!!! (TM)

:devil:

M2
05-21-2006, 02:59 PM
This has taken on the feel of a "swing" game to me. With the events of last night, the difference between a win and loss today means more than just one win or one loss. Get it? :)

I think the larger issue is the Reds can't afford to squander the kind of start Harang's giving them today. IMO that means more than the nebulous value of a series win or loss.

Edskin
05-21-2006, 02:59 PM
This Rodney kid has been lights out all year.

Edskin
05-21-2006, 03:00 PM
M2-- That's what I was getting at-- with losing the way we did yesterday, and having Harang pitch a gem, a win becomes more paramount--

and Raisor, you said it, not me :)

M2
05-21-2006, 03:00 PM
Rich Aurilia could hit a homer here and I still wouldn't like the idea of him hitting in this situation.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:01 PM
This has taken on the feel of a "swing" game to me. With the events of last night, the difference between a win and loss today means more than just one win or one loss. Get it? :)

I agree, this game holds a lot of importance. Not just winning a series - but coming back after terrible luck last night, against the best team in baseball.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:01 PM
Rich Aurilia could hit a homer here and I still wouldn't like the idea of him hitting in this situation.

Now that's just rediculous.:confused:

M2
05-21-2006, 03:03 PM
M2-- That's what I was getting at-- with losing the way we did yesterday, and having Harang pitch a gem, a win becomes more paramount--

I don't think that what happened yesterday means anything, that's what I was getting at. I also don't think a win or a loss here will affect the way the team plays the next week. To me, the only thing that makes this a "big" game is the team is getting one of the better starts it will get this year. This should be a win regardless of opponent and schedule context.

Raisor
05-21-2006, 03:03 PM
Now that's just rediculous.:confused:


taking a card while sitting on 18 is a bad idea. Even if you get a 3 every once in awhile.

Edskin
05-21-2006, 03:04 PM
I still like the steal attempt there--no problem with that at all

M2
05-21-2006, 03:04 PM
Now that's just rediculous.:confused:

It's not all that hard a concept to grasp. Even if Aurilia beats the odds and does something right here, the odds were still bad ones to play. Aurila has a .664 OPS against RHPs and Rodney allows a .462 OPS against RHBs. What happened -- Aurilia grounding out -- was almost a foregone conclusion with that matchup in this park.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:04 PM
Lopez has been caught stealing three times this year and all three times he was actually safe according to the replays.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:05 PM
Dangit!! Lopez caught stealing :(


Edit: He was safe?

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:06 PM
I don't think the strategy should be to try to score on Rodney, but merely wade through his innings. Why waste the energy attempting something that's not going to happen?

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:06 PM
It's not all that hard a concept to grasp. Even if Aurilia beats the odds and does something right here, the odds were still bad ones to play.


haha ya i get it..... i get the concept, but you can't argue with something that works

Raisor
05-21-2006, 03:07 PM
haha, i get the concept, but you can't argue with something that works


but that's just it, it's not going to work that often.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:07 PM
Leadoff Walk

reds44
05-21-2006, 03:07 PM
Pujols just hit #22

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:07 PM
Harang walks the #8 hitter Inge.

Vance Wilson up.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:08 PM
Wow.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:08 PM
I'd bring in Hammond after Harang faces Wilson. Walks are Harang's way of saying, I'm wearing down.

westofyou
05-21-2006, 03:09 PM
Shovel pass

MWM
05-21-2006, 03:09 PM
Ugh! He had plenty of time. This is what happens when things are going bad.

Edskin
05-21-2006, 03:09 PM
To me, a loss today signifies a downturn in team chemistry. I think "chemistry" often gets misinterpreted as players and coaches liking each other and having fun in the clubhouse. To me, chemistry is when all of the different parts of a team mesh at the right times.

Last night, the offense picks us up, but the bullpen/defense lets us down.

So far today, the pitching is brilliant and the offense absent.....

Matt700wlw
05-21-2006, 03:10 PM
Pujols just hit #22

He just never stops. It's truely amazing

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:10 PM
Is this the worst defensive team of all-time?

M2
05-21-2006, 03:10 PM
haha ya i get it..... i get the concept, but you can't argue with something that works

It didn't work. That was the point. Any move could go right, but that doesn't make it a good idea. That was a prime moment to tap into an untouched bench.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:10 PM
Aww now that just sucks.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:10 PM
I think the team showed its arse dropping three to the Phils. It was abundantly clear to me that the veil was lifted at that moment.

BoydsOfSummer
05-21-2006, 03:11 PM
See,now that was a bunting situation. Then again, you have a starter wearing down late in a game so you might take your chances to rake him even then.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:11 PM
Big strikeout.

reds44
05-21-2006, 03:12 PM
Big pitch right there.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:13 PM
If they score here, the game is most definitely over.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:13 PM
Big strikeout.

Now let's just get two more of those! :thumbup:

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:13 PM
You've got no choice but to bring in Coffey here, IMO.

M2
05-21-2006, 03:13 PM
To me, a loss today signifies a downturn in team chemistry. I think "chemistry" often gets misinterpreted as players and coaches liking each other and having fun in the clubhouse. To me, chemistry is when all of the different parts of a team mesh at the right times.

To me "chemistry" represents the quality of the players on the team. The Reds are who they are regardless of what happens today and this game won't change that "chemistry" one bit. The most I'd be willing to say about today's game is that a loss here would be unfortunate.

NJReds
05-21-2006, 03:13 PM
If they score here, the game is most definitely over.

That's what the Mets thought yesterday going into the 9th w/a 4-0 lead.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:13 PM
That's the ballgame friends.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:14 PM
RBI single.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:14 PM
That's what the Mets thought yesterday going into the 9th w/a 4-0 lead.

Unlike the Mets, the Tigers have the AL's second best bully.

NJReds
05-21-2006, 03:15 PM
Unlike the Mets, the Tigers have the AL's second best bully.

Billy Wagner or Todd Jones?

MWM
05-21-2006, 03:15 PM
But they're bringing in Todd stinkin' Jones to face Kearns Dunn and EdE. It's not over.

westofyou
05-21-2006, 03:15 PM
Unlike the Mets, the Tigers have the AL's second best bully.
Yeah that theory worked dandy for the 1990 A's.

MrCinatit
05-21-2006, 03:15 PM
I'm thinking Narron needs to pull the trigger a bit faster sometimes when it comes to pulling pitchers out of games.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:16 PM
Billy Wagner or Todd Jones?

The Reds aren't the Yankees.:)

M2
05-21-2006, 03:16 PM
That's the ballgame friends.

With Kearns, Dunn and Encarnacion due up, I'm going to disagree that this game has become an unavoidable loss. The Reds may or may not get that run back, but they certainly have some bats coming up who can get it for them.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:16 PM
Strikeout swinging and a caught stealing ends the inning.

Thanks Leyland.

Edskin
05-21-2006, 03:17 PM
Well, M2, to a point I agree. No matter what, the Reds probably aren't competing this season, so in the end, no one game will really matter. But for a team that is just desperately trying to stay relevant for once, I think these games sting more than others.

westofyou
05-21-2006, 03:17 PM
I'm thinking Narron needs to pull the trigger a bit faster sometimes when it comes to pulling pitchers out of games.
Catchers always side with the pitcher, it's a symbiotic relationship that can take the wind out of the games sails more often than not.

Betterread
05-21-2006, 03:17 PM
But they're bringing in Todd stinkin' Jones to face Kearns Dunn and EdE. It's not over.

I share your optimism.

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:17 PM
I'm thinking Narron needs to pull the trigger a bit faster sometimes when it comes to pulling pitchers out of games.

You said a mouthful, friend.

Harang's gone after the leadoff walk. Coffey comes in. Then I spend my days and my nights working to trade Kearns for another starter or two relief arms ready to contribute.

oneupper
05-21-2006, 03:18 PM
Strikeout swinging and a caught stealing ends the inning.

Thanks Leyland.

Wow. I can't imagine life on this board if Leyland were managing the REDS.

What was that?

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:18 PM
With Kearns, Dunn and Encarnacion due up, I'm going to disagree that this game has become an unavoidable loss. The Reds may or may not get that run back, but they certainly have some bats coming up who can get it for them.

Kearns isn't one of them.

M2
05-21-2006, 03:19 PM
Honestly, I don't think Narron should have pulled Harang in that inning. His major mistake was as a fielder, not a pitcher.

westofyou
05-21-2006, 03:19 PM
Kearns isn't one of them.
Yes, betting red or black can always get you one of two things.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:20 PM
Kearns HBP.

Betterread
05-21-2006, 03:20 PM
Kearns isn't one of them.
What does Kearns need to do to convince you of the value of holding on to him?

reds44
05-21-2006, 03:21 PM
Woah wierd play.

MWM
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
You've got to be freaking kidding me.

oneupper
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
Yes, betting red or black can always get you one of two things.


Double 0

Betterread
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
Kearns does his job HBP. Now let's see what happends

M2
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
That's the fifth time this game the Reds have had the leadoff hitter on base.

Cedric
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
That was not called by Narron. No way in hell.

reds44
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
Dunn with a good idea, but it didn't work out.

guttle11
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Dunn Bunts.

Matt700wlw
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
:lol:

Dunn bunts

westofyou
05-21-2006, 03:22 PM
Hope you didn't blink...

guttle11
05-21-2006, 03:23 PM
Dunn with a good idea, but it didn't work out.

He advanced the runner into scoring position. It worked.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:23 PM
Wow.

How stupid.

M2
05-21-2006, 03:23 PM
Was he bunting for a hit against the shift?

NJReds
05-21-2006, 03:23 PM
Somewhere, BadFundamentals is smiling.

reds44
05-21-2006, 03:23 PM
He advanced the runner4 into scoring position. It worked.
I think his idea was to get a hit, but your right he did get AK to 2nd

Edskin
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
Jason Laure................the last hope..................ugh :(

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
2 outs, runner on third.

westofyou
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
He advanced the runner into scoring position. It worked.
Play for the win on the road, not the tie... I'd prefer a swinging moment myself.

But none the less.. whooooppeee

M2
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
All right Jason, time to put on those crazy situational hitter shoes of yours.

Cedric
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
I think his idea was to get a hit, but your right he did get AK to 2nd

I'd rather lose with Dunn grounding into a dp then him bunt there.

reds44
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
Javy up

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
Valentine PH!

Edskin
05-21-2006, 03:24 PM
Nevermind, here's Javy.....good move by Narron

Falls City Beer
05-21-2006, 03:25 PM
Narron is a jobber. What a tool.

guttle11
05-21-2006, 03:25 PM
Play for the win on the road, not the tie... I'd prefer a swinging moment myself.

But none the less.. whooooppeee
Exactly. I would've liked him to swing, but if there ever was a spot for him to bunt, that was it.

Matt700wlw
05-21-2006, 03:25 PM
Wow.

How stupid.

Better than striking out. You know he would have ;)

NJReds
05-21-2006, 03:25 PM
Jason Laure................the last hope..................ugh :(

Now I agree w/FCB.

OnBaseMachine
05-21-2006, 03:27 PM
Another heartbreaking loss. Instead of losing two of three, the Reds should have swept this series.

Leadoff hitter on five times. Two times they failed to score with runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out or less.

I still can't believe Dunn bunted there. Not a smart move at all.

redsrule2500
05-21-2006, 03:28 PM
Disgusting