5/22/06 Reds vs. Brewers - Game Thread

[CTA513]

Reds Brewers
1. F Lopez, SS 1. R Weeks, 2B
2. B Phillips, 2B 2. B Clark, CF
3. K Griffey Jr., CF 3. G Jenkins, RF
4. A Dunn, LF 4. C Lee, LF
5. A Kearns, RF 5. P Fielder, 1B
6. S Hatteberg, 1B 6. B Hall, SS
7. E Encarnacion, 3B 7. C Koskie, 3B
8. D Ross, C 8. C Moeller, C
9. B Arroyo, P 9. D Bush, P

Arroyo 5-2, 2.40 Bush 3-4, 4.35

Game Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
TV: FSN Ohio
Radio: WLW 700

[BRM]

Dunn back hitting cleanup tonight. Nice. Although I might actually like him in the two hole better.

[Matt700wlw]

Milwaukee Brewers
BATTER GAME SEASON
AB R H 2B 3B HR SB CS RBI TB BB K LOB AVG OBP SLG
R Weeks 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294 .368 .434
B Clark CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264 .380 .326
G Jenkins RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273 .335 .459
C Lee LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .280 .365 .602
P Fielder 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313 .367 .528
B Hall SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .295 .343 .628
C Koskie 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289 .363 .537
C Moeller C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267 .340 .422
D Bush P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222 .222 .222
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - -





Cincinnati Reds
BATTER GAME SEASON
AB R H 2B 3B HR SB CS RBI TB BB K LOB AVG OBP SLG
F Lopez SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304 .382 .431
B Phillips 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288 .324 .456
K Griffey Jr. CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243 .305 .459
A Dunn LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .229 .381 .562
A Kearns RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .285 .362 .509
S Hatteberg 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287 .405 .426
E Encarnacion 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264 .359 .486
D Ross C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .367 .619
B Arroyo P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .083 .154 .333
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - -

[Matt700wlw]

woops..close mine.

My title is better though :D

[flyer85]

I really don't like Phillips in the 2 hole

[reds44]

Wow lineups out early.

Let's get a W!

[oneupper]

I do like him in the 2 hole better. Don't like Phillips there..but EdE has been cold with the bat.

Just hope we can hit Bush this time.

[Red Leader]

I really don't like Phillips in the 2 hole

Me either. I'd rather he and Eddie switch spots.

Or Kearns 2nd, Edwin 5th, and Phillips 7th. I like Phillips hitting lower in the order.

[Fil3232]

Normally, I wouldn't like Phillips in the 2 hole, but he seems like a very streaky player. And he started hitting some balls in Detroit real hard.

[traderumor]

those sure are early today

[OnBaseMachine]

Bush has been horrible on the road this year compared to home.

Home-36 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 2.50 ERA

Road-24 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 7.13 ERA

[flyer85]

Bush has been horrible on the road this year compared to home.

Home-36 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 2.50 ERA

Road-24 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 7.13 ERAthe Reds certainly owe him one after the beating he put on them in Milwaukee.

[Gizmo]

Arroyo going, I like our chances if we can find away to get someone in from third with less than 2 outs tonight. :bang:

[Falls City Beer]

Tonight's game time temps look like they're going to be reasonably high; I expect to see some balls flying out tonight (as neither pitcher is shy about the home run ball).

[KronoRed]

I really don't like Phillips in the 2 hole
Only while he's hot.

[boognish]

Hopefully Bush doesn't have as much life on his fastball today.

[Redhook]

The Reds are like a drug. I told myself I would take today off after the debacle over the weekend. I just can't do it though. I'm addicted. I need Reds baseball.

[MartyFan]

I really don't like Phillips in the 2 hole

I agree, I like him in the 7 or 8 spot in the lineup.

[Big Klu]

That ball needs to be caught.

[Matt700wlw]

Griffey may have had sun issues...but that still looked bad.

[edabbs44]

Griffey may have had sun issues...but that still looked bad.
Just got home and didn't see it, but it sounds bad.

[edabbs44]

Does anyone know why Narron has to use a different lineup every night?

[Ltlabner]

Yikes...the camera shot of the pitcher from the visitors dugout looks like there are about 34 people in the seats along 1B line. Be interesting to see how many people are (aren't) at GABP tonight.

[boognish]

nice shot by Phillips...1st and 2nd

[Gizmo]

Buh bye Jr.!!!

[Matt700wlw]

That works!!

:griffey:

:jump:

[edabbs44]

grif, yard.

[boognish]

THAT, my friends, was a no-doubter.

[VR]

man, I love baseball.

[Gizmo]

I smell a K

[Big Klu]

Three-run HR, Griffey!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Ted Kluszewski - 251
5. George Foster - 244
6. Eric Davis - 203
7. Barry Larkin - 198
8. Vada Pinson - 186
9. Adam Dunn - 173
10. Wally Post - 172
11. Gus Bell - 160
12. Joe Morgan - 152
12. Pete Rose - 152
14. Lee May - 147
15. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 143
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Paul O'Neill - 96

[Gizmo]

Dunn works a walk

[Ltlabner]

Gizmo...you might be smelling some left overs in the fridge because it wasn't a Dunn K.

[Gizmo]

Gizmo...you might be smelling some left overs in the fridge because it wasn't a Dunn K.


sometimes I like to be proven wrong :D

[Gizmo]

once again a pitcher without control is good for us. They throw strikes, we lose, generally.

[Gizmo]

Kearns GONE!!!

[VR]

I mean, I really love baseball.

[Gizmo]

5-0 with no outs in the first. Let's get someone warming up in that Brew pen.

[Big Klu]

Two-run HR, Kearns!

[Matt700wlw]

:kearns:

:jump:

[boognish]

2-R HR KEARNS!

Bet Arroyo likes that 5-run lead...YEAH!!!

[GOREDSGO32]

BOOYA .. keep rocking him .. lets beat up that bullpen!

[Big Klu]

George says, "it was a peach of a pitch!"

What the heck is that?!

[Ltlabner]

Holy crap! Nice shot from Kearns (with Dunn on base, by the way). Another no doubter. 3-2 pitch sent to right field seats. When they are paitent, and work the count, good things happen!

[GridironGrace]

Man, got here just a TAD late and missed one heck of a Start :)

WTG JR and Kearns.

I guess Arroyo jumping on them after no run support last game got something across to our team :)

They are saying... 'Here's your Run Support, now show us what you can do with it."

[Gizmo]

Hat looked horrible.

[boognish]

George says, "it was a peach of a pitch!"

What the heck is that?!

The patented non-sensical blather we have come to appreciate from double-G...

:laugh:

[George Foster]

Holy crap! Nice shot from Kearns (with Dunn on base, by the way). Another no doubter. 3-2 pitch sent to right field seats. When they are paitent, and work the count, good things happen!

When they face C+ pitching they are great!!

[Gizmo]

Back to back Ks

[Big Klu]

My buddy and I were at last Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh, and I told him after the Pirates broke the game open, "Someone is going to pay for these beating the Reds are taking."

That someone is Dave Bush.

[Gizmo]

Ross flys out to end it at 5-0

[GOREDSGO32]

If the Reds somehow blow this game, I will go completely insane.

[TheBigLebowski]

Nice beginning....let's hope Bronson has it working tonight. This would be a great way to start a homestand.

[FindlayRed]

Haha, I am glad someone else caught that "peach" comment

[Coffeybro]

Don't know if its been mentioned but where is everyone. The stadium is mostly empty. Even with the slump the reads are in they are still in second place in the division and have one of the better records in baseball. If I lived anywhere within an hour or two of cincy i would be there at the game everyday. But that's just me.

[Gizmo]

double over Griffey to lead off.

[Ltlabner]

I commented on it too Coffeybro. I do live in Cincinnati but I travel extensivley for my job durring the week. However, I did purchase a 20 game weekend package and it's been great.

Anyway, the attendence does look week.

[edabbs44]

Don't know if its been mentioned but where is everyone. The stadium is mostly empty. Even with the slump the reads are in they are still in second place in the division and have one of the better records in baseball. If I lived anywhere within an hour or two of cincy i would be there at the game everyday. But that's just me.
I'm with you...it's a very disappointing sight to see. Though I'll be there this weekend.

[Big Klu]

Bill Hall...you know his story.

[Gizmo]

Don't know if its been mentioned but where is everyone. The stadium is mostly empty. Even with the slump the reads are in they are still in second place in the division and have one of the better records in baseball. If I lived anywhere within an hour or two of cincy i would be there at the game everyday. But that's just me.


If I had the method to be able to go down every day, I would. But money is short, and I work evenings most of the time over the summer.

[TheBigLebowski]

Chris Denofria would have caught that flyball blindfolded, walking on his hands.

[Gizmo]

Hall Ks!

[GridironGrace]

Chris Denofria would have caught that flyball blindfolded, walking on his hands.

Here we go again!

[George Foster]

A five run lead to Arroyo is..............

[Gizmo]

rbi double for koskie. 5-1

[TheBigLebowski]

Here we go again!

Sorry....

Chris Denofria would have caught that ball blindfolded, walking on his hands.

Better?

[Gizmo]

Dunn is Dunn, and a deep double 2nd and 3rd

[TheBigLebowski]

Doggone it, Arroyo...they get you the runs you ask for, and now you can't get anyone out?

[GOREDSGO32]

Uh oh ... a 5 run lead is never safe with the way the Reds are palying regardless of who is pitching.

[George Foster]

There are alot of major league left fielders that would of had that one.

[Gizmo]

need to K the pitcher now.

[Coffeybro]

I didn't mean to sound like everyone should be going I just expected more people to be excited about what the reds have done so far and to show up. I'll be there this weekend myself :-)

[boognish]

Arroyo's baseball-reference.com comparables aren't awe-inspiring, but to me he looks like a shorter Danny Darwin.

[Gizmo]

I didn't mean to sound like everyone should be going I just expected more people to be excited about what the reds have done so far and to show up. I'll be there this weekend myself :-)

I know how you feel. I wish I could afford to go more. I make it to 5-10 a year usually, win or lose. Was one of the 13 people down there the final series vs. the Pirates last season.

[Gizmo]

Weeks pops to EE, so we get out of it.

[boognish]

Someone needs to tell George Grande that Gant was tried at second and third before he was converted to OF.

[VR]

That inning could have been a lot worse. Bronson made Bush look like a pitcher hitting as he should of, and a good pitch to get Weeks. Despite 3 shots, only 1 run, very nice.

[GridironGrace]

I call dibs on "Arroyo gets his run back"

:) lol

[TheBigLebowski]

Cool....we escape after giving back only one run.

[George Foster]

I didn't mean to sound like everyone should be going I just expected more people to be excited about what the reds have done so far and to show up. I'll be there this weekend myself :-)


I'm going on Wed!!! Taking my daughter to bobble head night. 4 hour round trip. The first pick of the 2022 baseball amateur draft (refer to photo upper left!) is still a bit to young for a night game.

[Big Klu]

Multi-tasking!

[boognish]

That inning could have been a lot worse. Bronson made Bush look like a pitcher hitting as he should of, and a good pitch to get Weeks. Despite 3 shots, only 1 run, very nice.

Yeah, will definitely take an inning with 3 XBH and only 1 run allowed.

[Ltlabner]

My next game is 5.28. Can't wait. Might sneek in a game before then if possible.

[Gizmo]

I call dibs on "Arroyo gets his run back"

:) lol


Is Rusch pitching. :p

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

.083? Does Bronson have any hits other than the homers?

[Gizmo]

Bronson hits his 3rd HR of the season!!!


Is what we could be saying. Instead, he struck out again.

[Matt700wlw]

.083? Does Bronson have any hits other than the homers?

No

[Ltlabner]

Yea...that Bronson. He either strikes out or hits home runs. What a waste at the plate! hahahahahahaah Ok sorry...couldn't resist.

[Big Klu]

.083? Does Bronson have any hits other than the homers?

I don't think so.

[Gizmo]

FeLo grounds out

[Gizmo]

BP with a flyout to end the inning

[edabbs44]

No sun problems now, says the old and wise GG. Here comes Griffey circa '98.

[Gizmo]

Hopefully Bush hasn't found his groove. I'd like us to score some more. I gotta go.

[edabbs44]

By the way, I dealt Kearns and Dunn in my rotisserie league this week...expect big games from both of them today as it is my first day w/o them.

[boognish]

I have a question...when GB/FB ratios are posted, is it the number of outs recorded by each of those methods, or are hits included as well?

[edabbs44]

I have a question...when GB/FB ratios are posted, is it the number of outs recorded by each of those methods, or are hits included as well?
I believe it's outs.

[VR]

I love the pace at which Bronson pitches, and the quantity of strikes he throws. When he's on, it seems the opponents get over anxious.

He looked safe at first glance:eek:

[edabbs44]

Nice play by Felipe...2 outs.

[boognish]

edabbs...I thought so, but that makes it seem like a statistic that is less than all-inclusive. Thanks.

[edabbs44]

Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeee with the whiff. Meat of the order up next.

In the Hades/Boston matchup, Lucifer singled home Metastopholes to give Hades a 1-0 lead.

[edabbs44]

As the tumbleweed rolls by..

http://www.danheller.com/images/California/DeathValley/Misc/dv-tumbleweed-1.jpg

[edabbs44]

I guess I'm the only one left.

Ed: What do you think about Dunn?
Ed: I think he'll break out soon, just going through a slump.

(That will have to get me rep points so I can come play with the big boys, instead of talking to myself down here).

[edabbs44]

Helllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooo???

[edabbs44]

Hatteberg with a single to right, 1st and 2nd. EdE up, time to break out!

[jesusfan]

Nice Play by Hall to keep the ball in the infield.....

[edabbs44]

Bases juiced...

http://subtle.org/se/pictures/misc/eagles-lone-fan.jpg

(That's me)

[Big Klu]

Bases loaded for Diamond Dave Ross!

[jesusfan]

C'mon Ross, show me something!

[Ltlabner]

Yea, what happened. Lots of chatter everytime someone farted and then it died.

Nice play by the Brew SS. That sucks! But nice play.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Helllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooo???

I'll check in with ya Eddy, albeit in between tapings for the 11 PM Sportscenter. Anyone else want me to pass along WHO CARES wishes for the Spanks/Red Sux game?

[Ltlabner]

Nice pictures Edabbs44....sorts looks like GABP tonight.

[jesusfan]

Welsh says "Thats the kinda dive that will knock the wind out of ya!" lol

[edabbs44]

I'll check in with ya Eddy, albeit in between tapings for the 11 PM Sportscenter. Anyone else want me to pass along WHO CARES wishes for the Spanks/Red Sux game?
Yeah, I hope Beantown wipes them up. I hate the Yanks.

[jesusfan]

CLUTCH!!! Double for ROss

[Ltlabner]

Nice AB for Ross. Hangs in there to drop a double down the 3B line. Some might say it was "blooped" hahahaha

[edabbs44]

2 run double by D Ross!!!

http://www.diana-ross.net/dianaross.jpg

[Big Klu]

Diamond Dave Ross with the two-run double down the LF line!

[Matt700wlw]

I'll check in with ya Eddy, albeit in between tapings for the 11 PM Sportscenter. Anyone else want me to pass along WHO CARES wishes for the Spanks/Red Sux game?

Can I ask what you do for Sportscenter/ESPN?

I'm intrigued...

[VR]

I really have liked what I've seen from Ross' bat. Like Phillips, he's got a quick bat through the zone, and hits it on the screws often with a very controlled swing.

[fisch11]

2 out lightning.

[fisch11]

Arroyo's double eared helmet cracks me up.

[Ltlabner]

VR...I've liked Ross from the get go. I know he isn't the next Bench but I like his bat. Now, if he could find some stick-um for his glove we'd be in business.

[jesusfan]

Prince Fielder is an absolute Animal!

[boognish]

I really have liked what I've seen from Ross' bat. Like Phillips, he's got a quick bat through the zone, and hits it on the screws often with a very controlled swing.

Ross has played well...many maligned him for having no bat when WK acquired him, but he seems to have batspeed and a little pop. Kind of lends credence to the theory many espoused that LaRue would be dealt when we acquired him.

I am a LaRue fan, and we got him for a decent rate, but the limited playing time is driving his value down...is there a master plan I am not seeing here?

[Big Klu]

My guess for the AFLAC Trivia Question: Eric Davis

[edabbs44]

Arroyo's double eared helmet cracks me up.
He looks like a kicker with the single bar helmet.

http://www.silverstate55.com/images/helmets/FS_1-Bar_01.jpg

[jesusfan]

Great Play By Griffey!!! Range was there that time

[edabbs44]

Nice play by Griffey...shades of the 90s.

[Ltlabner]

Nice catch from Jr. Makes it back on the warning track by the bullpen and hauls it in over his left shoulder.

[jesusfan]

4-6 yesiree 3! lol

[Redlegs23]

Jr. does his best to shut up the Redszoners like myself. Nice play.

Nice double play also.

[Big Klu]

4-6-yessiree-3

And good running catch by Jr.!

[Ltlabner]

boognish, I think they are shopping either LaRue or Valentine. Having Ross around allows them to do this and still have a platoon behind the plate with whoever is left.

My guess is that LaRue would bring more in a trade but who knows. Valentine brings something to the table also.

[edabbs44]

Bush's windup reminds me of Burnett's a little.

Just a little.

[edabbs44]

boognish, I think they are shopping either LaRue or Valentine. Having Ross around allows them to do this and still have a platoon behind the plate with whoever is left.

My guess is that LaRue would bring more in a trade but who knows. Valentine brings something to the table also.

Yeah, the figure 4.

http://www.gregvalentine.newpathproductions.com/logo7.jpg

[George Foster]

On a 3-0 pitch, Griffey got the green light! Just missed it.:thumbup:

[boognish]

Lt, yeah, I guess we won't know until something happens. I really don't like the "3 catchers" roster decision, especially in tandem with 12 pitchers (as we have had at times).

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Can I ask what you do for Sportscenter/ESPN?

I'm intrigued...

It varies; I'm kind of all over the place, but probably 60-70% of the time, I'm doing different studio jobs for the studio-based shows here in Bristol. Camera operation, specialty camera operation (think the one that does the big wide shot at the beginning of the show), and some audio stuff for shows like BBTN, Sportscenter, Sunday Countdown, etc.

I also produce short promotional pieces for when our departments go to major conferences and such, but that's not quite as visually cool as the other stuff. Politically-careerwise, it's better for networking however, and I enjoy the creativity aspect of it.

[boognish]

"The Hammer"

:cool:

[VR]

boognish, I think they are shopping either LaRue or Valentine. Having Ross around allows them to do this and still have a platoon behind the plate with whoever is left.

My guess is that LaRue would bring more in a trade but who knows. Valentine brings something to the table also.

My early Christmas present would be the exodus of LaRuski, with his offensive #'s and defensive reputation, why aren't teams jumping for him?

[edabbs44]

Late update, but Boston has overtaken the Yanks, 4-1. Papi with an rbi single and ManRam with a 3 run bomb. Please let the Reds finish with a beter record than the Yankees.

[VR]

96 pitches for Bush, we'll be getting to the Brewers bp early this series, let's hope it pays off.

[edabbs44]

96 pitches for Bush, we'll be getting to the Brewers bp early this series, let's hope it pays off.
Bush is done, according to GG.

[edabbs44]

Cubbies getting mauled 7-0 by the Marlins. Ricky Nolasco pulls an Arroyo and goes yard.

[George Foster]

Bush is done...good to get to the bullpen this early in the series!

[edabbs44]

Bush is done...good to get to the bullpen this early in the series!
Big fan of that. It pays dividends later in the series. Ask Narron about using up your BP when you don't have to. :)

[edabbs44]

Terence Long started for the Yanks tonight. Are they kidding me?

[edabbs44]

Arroyo looking impressive again...6 Ks now.

[edabbs44]

Not again...

http://www.itsportsnet.com/leagues/5113/graphics/EmptyStadium.jpg

[Big Klu]

Multi-tasking!

[edabbs44]

When I booked my trip this weekend, why the hell didn't I book the RRI?

[George Foster]

Big fan of that. It pays dividends later in the series. Ask Narron about using up your BP when you don't have to. :)

Hey edabbs44...your rep points are movin' on up like...

[edabbs44]

The Reds better hit double digits now that they have this guy in.

[boognish]

My early Christmas present would be the exodus of LaRuski, with his offensive #'s and defensive reputation, why aren't teams jumping for him?


If the goal is short-term, I could see him bringing a bullpen arm from a team with a surplus (though those are few and far-between), but I don't think he will bring a high-level pitching prospect, so maybe Krivsky is just waiting to see how the first half plays out.

Every one of the 3 catchers brings something to the team, I personally just think the roster construction could be better with an extra OF instead; though we consider Freel an OF primarily now. I guess I am just biased against the 3 catcher concept, especially since only Valentin has a second position--though Bob boone thought LaRue could play the outfield :p:

[Big Klu]

Yeah, the figure 4.

http://www.gregvalentine.newpathproductions.com/logo7.jpg


You might have the long blond hair and the sequined robes! You might have the figure four! But understand one thing! You are nothing but a cheap facsimile of...WOOOOOO!!!!...the Nature Boy! I'm a jet-flyin', limo-ridin', wheelin'-dealin', kiss-stealin' SON OF A GUN!! WOOOOOOO!!!!!

Diamonds are forever, and so is Ric Flair!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/Ric_Flair_I.jpg

[edabbs44]

GG just had a mild heart attack on that foul ball.

[edabbs44]

Hey edabbs44...your rep points are movin' on up like...
The Jeffersons?

http://www.comicbookconventions.com/conventionalthinking/wp-content/jeffersons.jpg

[KYRedsFan]

Wow, virtual Animal House here in the booth now.

[George Foster]

The Jeffersons?

If you don't get this you are under the age of 25. The theme song of the Jeffersons. "We're movin on Up":D

[edabbs44]

If you don't get this you are under the age of 25. The theme song of the Jeffersons. "We're movin on Up":D
I'll get a piece of the pie one of these days.

[Ltlabner]

If the goal is short-term, I could see him bringing a bullpen arm from a team with a surplus (though those are few and far-between), but I don't think he will bring a high-level pitching prospect, so maybe Krivsky is just waiting to see how the first half plays out.

Boognish...I agree. LaRue would have to be packaged with a few youngsters to bring a solid middle-reliefe type to town. No way he brings a #1 or #2 starter. I also like all three catchers because all three have different strength/weakness but I think LaRue will bring the most back in trade return.

[boognish]

Good advertising. I will go get a beer now.

[TheBigLebowski]

Boognish...I agree. LaRue would have to be packaged with a few youngsters to bring a solid middle-reliefe type to town. No way he brings a #1 or #2 starter. I also like all three catchers because all three have different strength/weakness but I think LaRue will bring the most back in trade return.

I'd take a solid bullpen guy for LaRue in a minute.

[captainmorgan07]

I'd take a solid bullpen guy for LaRue in a minute.
me 2

[edabbs44]

I'd take a solid bullpen guy for LaRue in a minute.
Yep...it wouldn't even take me a minute.

[Big Klu]

George, that ball never got to the warning track.

[captainmorgan07]

clark flies out to dunner

[edabbs44]

George, that ball never got to the warning track.
GG hasn't been the same since that AK foul ball.

[jesusfan]

It's a Deep Fly, its back, and Lopez Catches it in shallow center-field... lol

[boognish]

Yep...it wouldn't even take me a minute.

Preferably a lefty with a good breaking ball.:beerme:

[captainmorgan07]

nice play by bp 2 outs

[edabbs44]

This would be a great game to wear out Burns and White. Score 5 in the bottom of the 6th, then let White and Burnsy throw out their arms.

Nice play by BP.

[Big Klu]

Nice play by Phillips and Arroyo! 4-1 on the out play!

Where was Hatteberg?


What a catch by Griffey!

[edabbs44]

I think Grif is a Reds Zone member. He has to be.

[boognish]

Wow

[captainmorgan07]

heck of a play by junior and the redzoners scramble to figure out how much better denorfia could've did it

[KYRedsFan]

Denorfia is the Jim Edmonds of the zone.

[VR]

I'll get a piece of the pie one of these days.

don't let the beans burn on the grill

[George Foster]

This would be a great game to wear out Burns and White. Score 5 in the bottom of the 6th, then let White and Burnsy throw out their arms.

Nice play by BP.

The Brew crew leads the league in HR's.....this would not be a good decision.

[edabbs44]

heck of a play by junior and the redzoners scramble to figure out how much better denorfia could've did it
Deno would have caught it b/f it even got past Arroyo.

[edabbs44]

The Brew crew leads the league in HR's.....this would not be a good decision.
11-1 I would feel somewhat confident.

[jesusfan]

Hey, it's the Reds!

[boognish]

Count me in, I really like Denorfia.

However, the 1B platoon has been extremely effective at the bat thus far and I can't see the Griffey-to-LF-Dunn-to-1B-Denorfia-to-CF suffle until late in the year or next year, barring injury.

[edabbs44]

Wow...Brewers look KCish. Arroyo might have shown the biggest lack of hustle I have ever seen.

[VR]

Nice play by Phillips and Arroyo! 4-1 on the out play!

Where was Hatteberg?


What a catch by Griffey!

He had taken a couple of steps to his right trying to get to it. Very impressive that Arroyo was almost standing on the bag waiting for the ball.

[captainmorgan07]

woops so much for the whole homer or strikeout thing lol

[jesusfan]

Yeah, Arroyo, Deno would've been at 3rd by then...

[edabbs44]

Count me in, I really like Denorfia.

However, the 1B platoon has been extremely effective at the bat thus far and I can't see the Griffey-to-LF-Dunn-to-1B-Denorfia-to-CF suffle until late in the year or next year, barring injury.
I don't want it to reach that point. Griffey looks great flying around the park when it's 6-1, but if he got up limping everyone would have been shocked. For the good of the team, in more ways than one, he needs to move.

[redlegs2370]

Lopez walk

[captainmorgan07]

bp looking for hit number 3

[Big Klu]

He had taken a couple of steps to his right trying to get to it. Very impressive that Arroyo was almost standing on the bag waiting for the ball.

I have been very impressed this season with Arroyo's athleticism and defensive ability. I definitely think he is a Gold Glove-caliber player in the field.

[edabbs44]

This could be an XL inning.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Yeah, Arroyo, Deno would've been at 3rd by then...

Third? Come on, he would have scored twice by then.

[redlegs2370]

BP rbi single!

[boognish]

I agree the move makes objective sense, but I just don't see Narron/Krivsky relegating Mr. Hat and Aurilia to the bench when they are playing well for someone not on the roster. I guess we'll see when Ross's "rehab" is over.

[VR]

I have been very impressed this season with Arroyo's athleticism and defensive ability. I definitely think he is a Gold Glove-caliber player in the field.

Maybe we'll have the gold glove winner in Arroyo to complement the iron glove winner in Harang.

Phillips, meat rack tonight.

[edabbs44]

Grif whiff.

[redlegs2370]

JR K, 1 out

[edabbs44]

Dunn's gonna leave the yard.

[edabbs44]

GG...it wasn't b/c of Bonds. It was b/c of Greg Anderson.

[Big Klu]

George, would you please SHUT THE HELL UP about Abert Pujols?! :angry:

[redlegs2370]

Dunn 3 run homer to center!

[captainmorgan07]

so much for ppl not liking bp in the 2 hole 3-4 rbi

[George Foster]

Dunn's gonna leave the yard.

I smell some more rep points!!!!:thumbup:

[CrackerJack]

There's comfort to be taken in the fact that Dan O'Brien is with the Brewers.

We can only hope they promote him soon.

Grande sounded lost on Dunn's HR, geesh.

[VR]

Atta boy Dunner. Pour it on boys, and don't let up.

[captainmorgan07]

dunn with a blast

[Spitball]

Dunn's gonna leave the yard.


You called that one!

[redlegs2370]

11-1 Redlegs!

[edabbs44]

Dunn...

http://www.ritilan.com/archives/images/2004/09/01/090104-patriot-missle-small.jpg

[Ltlabner]

So BP continues to produce. Dunn hits with men on base. Jr makes a fantastic running catch. What is this world comming to?

[Big Klu]

Dunn with the three-run HR!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Ted Kluszewski - 251
5. George Foster - 244
6. Eric Davis - 203
7. Barry Larkin - 198
8. Vada Pinson - 186
9. Adam Dunn - 174
10. Wally Post - 172
11. Gus Bell - 160
12. Joe Morgan - 152
12. Pete Rose - 152
14. Lee May - 147
15. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 143
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Paul O'Neill - 96

[captainmorgan07]

can't score a run yesterday and we blow up for 11 in the first 6 innings

[VR]

I smell some more rep points!!!!:thumbup:

You'll get rep points, but understand that it is primarily because GF was the baddest man to ever don the Reds uni ;)

[deltachi8]

another useless HR from Dunn, jeez cant he ever hit a win efficient HR??

:devil:

[Big Klu]

Grande sounded lost on Dunn's HR, geesh.


Brady Clark looked lost in CF, too.

[captainmorgan07]

kearns strikes out

[edabbs44]

You'll get rep points, but understand that it is primarily because GF was the baddest man to ever don the Reds uni ;)
Wow...wow

[captainmorgan07]

when is coty ross suppossed to come off the DL?

[George Foster]

another useless HR from Dunn, jeez cant he ever hit a win efficient HR??

:devil:

I was thinking the same thing, but did not want to get "slammed" tonight by fellow posters...let them slam on you!:D

[edabbs44]

when is coty ross suppossed to come off the DL?
This week I think.

[redlegs2370]

I don't know how you guys keep posting every at bat like this every game? My hats off to you guys who do this every game!

[captainmorgan07]

This week I think.
thanks he's been down there forever

[deltachi8]

I was thinking the same thing, but did not want to get "slammed" tonight by fellow posters...let them slam on you!:D

difference is, everyone knows i am joking abou that. but if people like to pick on the best offensive talent on the reds, thats up to them...it takes all sorts.

[George Foster]

I don't know how you guys keep up like this every game? My hats off to you guys who do this every game!

It's costing me my marriage...oh well...go Reds:beerme:

[edabbs44]

This could be a historic inning...predicting the 5 run inning and the Dunn HR. I should switch professions.

[captainmorgan07]

ede walks 2 on now

[captainmorgan07]

if ross gets on reds will bat around this inning

[redlegs2370]

It's costing me my marriage...oh well...go Reds:beerme:

Well I appreciate it and enjoy reading the responses. The Reds blowing leads late in the night and me yelling and waking up wife/daughter doesn't help my marriage...I feel your pain!

[captainmorgan07]

2 run double for ross

[Big Klu]

Another two-run double for Diamond Dave!

[edabbs44]

I smell some more rep points!!!!:thumbup:
Hey GF, you stole my rep points!

[Ltlabner]

Ross with another two run double! Nice work.

[VR]

Hey, wasn't someone propping Ross' bat?;)

[edabbs44]

Why is Arroyo hitting? Shouldn't he be coming out of the game? Get the Gasoline Gang some work when you don't have to worry about blowing a game White-style?

[VR]

Hey GF, you stole my rep points!

did you call one too?

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

masterchip theatre??????

[George Foster]

Hey GF, you stole my rep points!

For you to have over 1200 posts and only 148 rep points is brutal!!

[edabbs44]

did you call one too?
I'm the only one who called one.

[captainmorgan07]

freel in for junior

[edabbs44]

For you to have over 1200 posts and only 148 rep points is brutal!!
I posted 100 a night on these threads.

[deltachi8]

For you to have over 1200 posts and only 148 rep points is brutal!!

depends if they are win efficient posts or not. or if the lords of the rep points come down from the highest place, the ORG and bless the peasants in the game thread with their presence.

[captainmorgan07]

wonder if jerry's just resting junior or if the knee's acting up

[Big Klu]

Why is Arroyo hitting? Shouldn't he be coming out of the game? Get the Gasoline Gang some work when you don't have to worry about blowing a game White-style?

You're kidding, right?

I would let Arroyo go as long as he comfortably is able.

[edabbs44]

depends if they are win efficient posts or not. or if the lords of the rep points come down from the highest place, the ORG and bless the peasants in the game thread with their presence.
Very true...my PPG (posts per game) is one of the best. And we all know that PPG is the true test of a great poster.

[edabbs44]

You're kidding, right?

I would let Arroyo go as long as he comfortably is able.
I'd rather see him take a break. Get the other stiffs some work. If they don't pitch in games like this, then they have to pitch sometime. And that means when the game is closer. Arroyo is getting nothing out of this.

[NavyRedsFan]

I'm the only one who called one.
Better than the call in your sig.

[George Foster]

You're kidding, right?

I would let Arroyo go as long as he comfortably is able.

Arroyo was quoted as saying that is he very comfortable in thorwing 120+ because he does not throw that many fastballs anymore.

[edabbs44]

Better than the call in your sig.
LOL. Very good.

[TheBigLebowski]

Yeee HAW!! 13-1?

I've been away from the comp....."24" finale tonight.

Guess I can feel safe in chalking this one up for the REDS.