Game Thread - Metskis vs. Redlegs 7/19/06

[CTA513]

Who goes down then?

Standridge?

You would have to DFA him.

They might be able to send someone down for a day and then bring them back up after the start. If they cant do that, then the Reds could think about getting rid of someone in the bullpen and let Germano replace them until Belisle or Claussen are ready to rejoin the team.

[Caveat Emperor]

Matt..these are 700 guys aren't they? ;)

Now some guy is feeding lines to his daughter -- this is small town radio at it's finest.

[captainmorgan07]

it'd have to be standrige nobodyw ould claim him

[reds44]

They might be able to send someone down for a day and then bring them back up after the start. If they cant do that, then the Reds could think about getting rid of someone in the bullpen and let Germano replace them until Belisle or Claussen are ready to rejoin the team.
If you go down you have to stay down for at least 10 days.


I could see Germano starting tomorrow and taking Standridge's spot in the pen.

[redsfan30]

they could always move back tommorrows game
Not on this short of notice, I doubt they could.

[KittyDuran]

Those Zamboni carpet suckers were pretty cool. I have a picture of the starting 8 from 75 and they are all sitting on one of them called "The Big Red Machine". Cool picture.IIRC wasn't Gullett in the pic as well?

[harangatang]

This new thunderstorm is moving 10 MPH, it's going to be awhile even if the storm dissapates due to the field conditions.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Yeah,forgot Gully.

[Patrick Bateman]

You could start Mays tommorow, then release him after the game and bring up German/Gosling to pitch Saturday.

The only thing that could throw a monkey wrench into those plans would be if Mays pitched a shut out.....nah....

[Marc D]

You could start Mays tommorow, then release him after the game and bring up German/Gosling to pitch Saturday.

The only thing that could throw a monkey wrench into those plans would be if Mays pitched a shut out.....nah....

consider the plan wrench proof then

[Puffy]

as if none of this ever happened

Thats what the last girl I slept with told me. Word for word.

[RedLegSuperStar]

You could start Mays tommorow, then release him after the game and bring up German/Gosling to pitch Saturday.

The only thing that could throw a monkey wrench into those plans would be if Mays pitched a shut out.....nah....

he can't last nine innings.. 6-7 tops

[Mutaman]

They're showing the 9/21/01 Mets /Braves game on the the Mets network, the first game in New York after 9/11. The Crowd is incredibly wired. If the delay lasts long enough, we can see Piazza's home run. Boy, does that seem like 100 years ago.

[oneupper]

You could start Mays tommorow, then release him after the game and bring up German/Gosling to pitch Saturday.

The only thing that could throw a monkey wrench into those plans would be if Mays pitched a shut out.....nah....

Not unprecedented. Jesus Sanchez shut out the Cards a couple years ago and was released like two weeks later.

[Matt700wlw]

This game is only in the 2nd. If it starts, it won't start until 10:15 at the earliest, meaning the game won't end until like 1.

Then you have to play a 12:35 day game tomorrow.

Just call it.

I'm with you. :)

[Patrick Bateman]

Thats what the last girl I slept with told me. Word for word.

I surprised you could remember, word for word, something that was said so many, many, many, many years ago.:laugh:

[Matt700wlw]

Now some guy is feeding lines to his daughter -- this is small town radio at it's finest.

Banana Phone crowd is tough to filter sometimes :)


I'm all for the GABP crew to make a decision very soon.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Don't the umps get to decide?

[Caveat Emperor]

Reds.com message board gets a namecheck -- someone needs to get on and give a RedsZone shoutout.

[flyer85]

I'm all for the GABP crew to make a decision very soon.It's all up to the umpires, they usually wait at least 2 hours so they will wait around another half hour at least.

[RFS62]

I surprised you could remember, word for word, something that was said so many, many, many, many years ago.:laugh:



Oh, snap


:cool:

[Matt700wlw]

It's all up to the umpires, they usually wait at least 2 hours so they will wait around another half hour at least.

Whomever it is....make a decision! :D

[redsfan30]

Another one of Andy's callers thinks Bronson Arroyo's best days are behind him because he threw a perfect game in the minors.....

[captainmorgan07]

Another one of Andy's callers thinks Bronson Arroyo's best days are behind him because he threw a perfect game in the minors.....
he just hammered the caller basically calling him an idiot

[Strikes Out Looking]

Another one of Andy's callers thinks Bronson Arroyo's best days are behind him because he threw a perfect game in the minors.....

How do his callers figure out the confusing code of the numbers on the phone to actually call Andy?

[RedsMan3203]

So, what is the word on the game?

[oneupper]

So, what is the word on the game?
ROSEBUD?

[Caveat Emperor]

Another one of Andy's callers thinks Bronson Arroyo's best days are behind him because he threw a perfect game in the minors.....

I know he gets hammered on here a lot, but I love Andy to death. His shtick is fantastic -- especially compared to some of the absolute crap that passes for sports talk radio around the country.

[redsfan30]

So, what is the word on the game?
The warning tracks look better, but still not great. I'd say it looks alittle better than it did a half hour ago.

[harangatang]

I know he gets hammered on here a lot, but I love Andy to death. His shtick is fantastic -- especially compared to some of the absolute crap that passes for sports talk radio around the country.Furman mentioned and complimented Dunn's OBP earlier in call and will occasionally mention more advanced stats but the problem is most of the people that call in have no idea what he's talking about.

[Matt700wlw]

Game will start again at 10:10pm

[Matt700wlw]

he just hammered the caller basically calling him an idiot

He called back...I basically did the same thing :D

[Gallen5862]

If the game is called all stats for the game count. The game would not be official and would be rescheduled.

[KronoRed]

Game will start again at 10:10pm
3rd shift baseball

[RedLegSuperStar]

8 pages of rain delay.. how many more till the game being called

[Virginia Beach Reds]

I would guess that this game would be played, maybe around 10:20 restart time. Can you imagine playing 2 tomorrow. It's gonna be a scorcher at 12:30...probably at least 95!

[reds44]

Game will start again at 10:10pm
Ba hum bug.

[oneupper]

Game will start again at 10:10pm

That figures. Harang has 51 pitches tonight. He should NOT be sent out there again, even if he pleads, begs and shows his heart to Narron.

[Gallen5862]

Is there a chance of more rain before they play 5 innings?

[Matt700wlw]

Is there a chance of more rain before they play 5 innings?

If so, I will cry. I think they'll be ok though.

[reds44]

That figures. Harang has 51 pitches tonight. He should NOT be sent out there again, even if he pleads, begs and shows his heart to Narron.
That would hurt like a you know what.

[edabbs44]

They're showing the 9/21/01 Mets /Braves game on the the Mets network, the first game in New York after 9/11. The Crowd is incredibly wired. If the delay lasts long enough, we can see Piazza's home run. Boy, does that seem like 100 years ago.
I was watching that...two thoughts from that:

1) Piazza had blond hair...no shock that there were rumors flying around about him.
2) Everyone was all serious during the pregame and Bobby V was giggling like a schoolgirl who just got a note passed to her from Denorfia. I was nauseous when there were rumors about him going to Cincy.

[RedLegSuperStar]

Game will start again at 10:10pm

But will Harang be on the mound?

[37red]

I told you this series would be a good test of redszone stamina, not to mention the team.

[KronoRed]

Ba hum bug.
Either way Mays is going to pitch :help:

[Chip R]

I know he gets hammered on here a lot, but I love Andy to death. His shtick is fantastic -- especially compared to some of the absolute crap that passes for sports talk radio around the country.

I would much rather listen to Furman than Tracy Jones. At least Furman does not talk about himself all the time. But he does get some interesting callers. The other night about midnight, I was listening to Extra Innings and some caller was complaining about Denorfia and how he is not ready. He then said that either Bruce or Stubbs should be called up to take his place. I kid you not. Last night some caller was disagreeing with Furman about something and Furman called him on it and all the caller could say in return was Uhhhhh, uhhhh, uhhhh, uhhhhh. It was embarrassing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Is there a chance of more rain before they play 5 innings?
Unless something else pops up out of nowhere it should not be a problem. The next big area of rain on the radar is currently in mid Illinois and that should not be here for hours.

[37red]

new pitcher, new pitcher, new pitcher, send out the cheer leaders to dance on the dug out.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the info Reds Fanatic.

[HotCorner]

According to Marc's blog, it will be Standridge.

[Caveat Emperor]

How can I argue when someone named Matt gets props :clap:

[TheBigLebowski]

Game will start again at 10:10pm

[Jack Bauer]DAMMIT!![/Jack Bauer]

[KronoRed]

According to Marc's blog, it will be Standridge.
That should go well

[RFS62]

I would much rather listen to Furman than Tracy Jones.


That's some choice. I'd much rather have athletes foot than jock itch, I guess.

[redsfan30]

Seven innings of Reds bullpen against the Mets offense, already trailing by four runs??

Why couldn't they have called this thing an hour ago.

:(

[Marc D]

we should just put the ball on a tee and use the extra defender to help shag the rockets

[Reds Fanatic]

According to Marc's blog Tom Hanks, Ron Howard and Dennis Miller are at the park tonight and were talking to the press during the rain delay. They should have played that instead of these idiot callers.

[Matt700wlw]

Unless something else pops up out of nowhere it should not be a problem. The next big area of rain on the radar is currently in mid Illinois and that should not be here for hours.

If it even gets here at all...

[Caveat Emperor]

Seven innings of Reds bullpen against the Mets offense, already trailing by four runs??

Why couldn't they have called this thing an hour ago.

:(

Odds on Ryan Freel throwing an inning later on tonight -- I'll put it at 15:1. Any takers?

[oneupper]

Might as well pull Griff out of CF, too..

[Strikes Out Looking]

If it even gets here at all...

are you the ghost of Tony Sands? Junior league meteorologist?

[Matt700wlw]

According to Marc's blog Tom Hanks, Ron Howard and Dennis Miller are at the park tonight and were talking to the press during the rain delay. They should have played that instead of these idiot callers.

They had a press conference, and I hear it was one of the funniest things you'd ever hear.

We'll have some sound after the game coming back.....how airable? Well, with Dennis Miller, you never know.

[KronoRed]

According to Marc's blog Tom Hanks, Ron Howard and Dennis Miller are at the park tonight and were talking to the press during the rain delay. They should have played that instead of these idiot callers.
Hire them to do PBP :D

[Matt700wlw]

are you the ghost of Tony Sands? Junior league meteorologist?

I've learned a lot about radars over the years. :)

[Strikes Out Looking]

Hire them to do PBP :D

We've lived through Dennis Miller doing sports announcing. Let's not re-live that nightmare!

[KronoRed]

Odds on Ryan Freel throwing an inning later on tonight -- I'll put it at 15:1. Any takers?
I bet he throws then chases the pitch to the plate

Scrappy like

[WMR]

I know John Allen was stripped of all baseball decision responsibilities... I wonder if that included providing input into these rain delay situations?

In years past, he'd go to the gates of hell and back to avoid a cancellation whether it meant a sure-fire Reds loss or not.

[reds44]

Wow the field looks awful.

Don't let Junior go out there.

[Reds Fanatic]

2 long delays tonight. The Braves - Cardinals game is still be delayed. They never started delay is almost 2 hours on that one.

[reds44]

If it rains again, the game will be called according to Geroge. He also said there is rain in the area.

[kaldaniels]

2 long delays tonight. The Braves - Cardinals game is still be delayed. They never started delay is almost 2 hours on that one.

What if they call it...do we start from scratch or pickup where we left off.

Thanks!!!

[redsfan30]

Looking at that field, you really have to hold your breath and hope nobody gets injured.

[Chip R]

I know John Allen was stripped of all baseball decision responsibilities... I wonder if that included providing input into these rain delay situations?

In years past, he'd go to the gates of hell and back to avoid a cancellation whether it meant a sure-fire Reds loss or not.

Once the game has started, it is up to the umps whether to call the game. You cannot really blame the Reds for wanting to play though. You do not want to give out rain checks if you do not have to.

[reds44]

Trachsel is staying in as if the night wouldn't be long enough.

[redsfan30]

If it rains again, the game will be called according to Geroge. He also said there is rain in the area.
I think he's talking about the system out in Indiana and that's hours away.

[Marc D]

2 long delays tonight. The Braves - Cardinals game is still be delayed. They never started delay is almost 2 hours on that one.

Nature trying to be kind to the NL Central teams tonight but its not going to be enough. Both teams will probably have to actually play and take their beatings.

[Caveat Emperor]

Trachsel is staying in as if the night wouldn't be long enough.

During this entire delay he was able to keep throwing on his routine to stay fresh in the clubhouse. Word has it he made it through 13 warmup pitches.

[WMR]

Once the game has started, it is up to the umps whether to call the game. You cannot really blame the Reds for wanting to play though. You do not want to give out rain checks if you do not have to.

Doesn't home-field ownership have considerable input considering the expense of the sod etc. etc.?

[Joseph]

Ok, why are Tom Hanks and Ron Howard there tonight? Is it just to see baseball, or are they making a film?

[reds44]

Ok, why are Tom Hanks and Ron Howard there tonight? Is it just to see baseball, or are they making a film?
7 city baseball tour.

[reds44]

That press conference is on FSN now!!

[Matt700wlw]

Ok, why are Tom Hanks and Ron Howard there tonight? Is it just to see baseball, or are they making a film?

Dennis Miller is there too....I don't think they're making a movie.

[KronoRed]

It had to rain for the Reds part..bummer

[KronoRed]

Dennis Miller is there too....I don't think they're making a movie.
If they are and Miller is in it..don't see it

[Marc D]

Ok, why are Tom Hanks and Ron Howard there tonight? Is it just to see baseball, or are they making a film?

Making another gritty epic in the vein of Pvt Ryan. Its about the horros of sitting in the bleachers when Milton pitches.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ok, why are Tom Hanks and Ron Howard there tonight? Is it just to see baseball, or are they making a film?Marc's blog said Hanks, Howard and Miller were taking a ballpark tour. No idea if that has anything to do with a movie or not.

[harangatang]

are you the ghost of Tony Sands? Junior league meteorologist?Hey it doesn't take a meteorology degree to know that precipitation NORMALLY either 1) weakens or 2) dissapates as the sun goes down. There is a line of thunderstorms that is actually maintaining strength near Chicago and if it holds together it would be in Cincinnati between 1 and 2 am if the NWS doppler is correct. So hopefully the Reds can be done by that time because there shouldn't be any more of the pop-up types tonight like what transpired over the last few hours.

[WMR]

Ok, why are Tom Hanks and Ron Howard there tonight? Is it just to see baseball, or are they making a film?

I think they're scouring the outfield to try and spot Ron Howard's daughter.

[captainmorgan07]

Marc's blog said Hanks, Howard and Miller were taking a ballpark tour. No idea if that has anything to do with a movie or not.
they were in pittsburgh last nite

[Matt700wlw]

If they are and Miller is in it..don't see it

He was funny in "Joe Dirt"

[edabbs44]

According to Marc's blog Tom Hanks, Ron Howard and Dennis Miller are at the park tonight and were talking to the press during the rain delay. They should have played that instead of these idiot callers.
Showing it on FSNY.

[Reds Fanatic]

Trachsel is staying in as if the night wouldn't be long enough.
On second thought with Trachsel pitching maybe that rain in Illinois will be here before the end of the game.

[edabbs44]

Making another gritty epic in the vein of Pvt Ryan. Its about the horros of sitting in the bleachers when Milton pitches.
INCOMING!

[Gallen5862]

The Reds should try to take pitches and delay the game as much as possible to hope for rain before the game becomes official.

[BCubb2003]

I know John Allen was stripped of all baseball decision responsibilities... I wonder if that included providing input into these rain delay situations?

In years past, he'd go to the gates of hell and back to avoid a cancellation whether it meant a sure-fire Reds loss or not.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/060720/483/135b24a4208b4e41aaa82a036c8dcbc4

[TheBigLebowski]

With Jason Standridge pitching, another huge t-storm could hit the area well before he's had enough time to get us to the 5th. Could be a blessing in disguise.

[captainmorgan07]

jason sure should be rested

[harangatang]

With Jason Standridge pitching, another huge t-storm could hit the area well before he's had enough time to get us to the 5th. Could be a blessing in disguise.It's not going to happen.

[Marc D]

INCOMING!

as the hero huddles behind a dead horse carcas trying not to spill his nachos and beer

[Tornon]

The Mets re-take the field and Hatteberg retakes first base

[Gallen5862]

Hat was on first. How many outs were there in the bottom of the Second? Has the game restarted?

[Tornon]

Phillips steps back to the plate with 1 out, takes a strike & we are underway again

[Tornon]

Phillips almost grounds into a double play.. bad throw to first means Brandon is safe. 2 out

[Gallen5862]

Thanks Tornon.

[George Foster]

umps have said anymore rain and they are done. Anybody willing to do a rain dance in their living room? I am!!!

[Matt700wlw]

Mets need to take this pitcher out for the sake of time...

[WMR]

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/060720/483/135b24a4208b4e41aaa82a036c8dcbc4


Hahahahahahahaah.... BCubb you are the man.

[Tornon]

Clayton walks on a 3-2 pitch

[Caveat Emperor]

Mets need to take this pitcher out for the sake of time...

He's like a living Snickers commercial: "Not going anywhere for a while?"

[George Foster]

good at-bat Clayton

[captainmorgan07]

clayton walks

[George Foster]

here comes the meat!

[edabbs44]

Does Harang get pulled here?

[Tornon]

LaRue walks on 4 pitches

Wise pinch hitting

[Matt700wlw]

Does Harang get pulled here?

He's done.

[RFS62]

yeah, baby

[George Foster]

Take some pitches....work the count

[captainmorgan07]

larue walks

[Reds Fanatic]

Trachsel is all over the place with his control. Bases loaded for Wise.

[reds44]

Don't use Wise here.

[redsfan30]

Let's go now!

[captainmorgan07]

Don't use Wise here.
got to gotta save ede and deno for late innnings

[Caveat Emperor]

Take some pitches....work the count

Matt's Immutable Law of Baseball #33™: After a 4 pitch walk, you absolutely should be taking all the way on the first pitch.

[George Foster]

Is this the best we got with the bases loaded?

[Matt700wlw]

Matt's Immutable Law of Baseball #33™: After a 4 pitch walk, you absolutely should be taking all the way on the first pitch.

And he's Wise enough to obey the law :p:

[Gallen5862]

Whats the count on Wise?

[redsfan30]

Is this the best we got with the bases loaded?
In the second, yep.

[Tornon]

Wise grounds to second, 4-0 Mets after 2

36 pitches for Trachsel

[CrackerJack]

grounds out to 2nd...zzzz

[George Foster]

Wise......the human out machine. Unbelievable......Why not Valintine?

[reds44]

Terrible.

You have a chance to get back in the game and you use Dewayne freaking Wise.

[Gallen5862]

Wow a wasted opportunity. Is wise staying in the game?

[OnBaseMachine]

Another brilliant move by Narron to PH with our worst option in an important atbat.

[captainmorgan07]

Wise......the human out machine. Unbelievable......Why not Valintine?
jerry's prolly thinking he might need him later(walk off homer about 2 in the morning

[TheBigLebowski]

Ridiculous. I hate Narron.

[Tornon]

Standridge in.. defense stays the same as before

[TheBigLebowski]

ATL already up 1-0 on STL.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow a wasted opportunity. Is wise staying in the game?
I don't think he is staying in.

[Tornon]

Wright lines a one-hopper to Aurilia, 1 out

[redsfan30]

People...this is the second inning. Would you rather have Encarnacion/Valentin come up with the bases loaded in the second inning or the ninth???

[Reds Fanatic]

Another brilliant move by Narron to PH with our worst option in an important atbat.
One of Narron's many bad habits is he almost always uses our worst pinch hitter first off the bench no matter what the game situation. When Q was here he was the first choice now he uses Wise. It just makes no sense.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks! Hopefully Standridge does well.

[Matt700wlw]

Second inning people...second inning. "Waste" Wise now to save the bigger bats for later, and count on your offense to get you back in this.

Some people way over-analyze everything. Calm down, have a beer, and one for me. ")

[Tornon]

Floyd tops one to Hatteberg, 2 out

[edabbs44]

People...this is the second inning. Would you rather have Encarnacion/Valentin come up with the bases loaded in the second inning or the ninth???
2nd...no guarantee that the bases will be juiced in the 9th.

[George Foster]

Ridiculous. I hate Narron.

He needs to pull a "George Constanza" for one game do the opposite of what he thinks is right, and it will be right.

[captainmorgan07]

2 quick outs for standrige

[reds44]

People...this is the second inning. Would you rather have Encarnacion/Valentin come up with the bases loaded in the second inning or the ninth???
You don't know if the bases will be loaded again in this game.

You don't pee on scoring chances.

[Tornon]

Valentin grounds to Phillips, 4-0 Mets middle of 3

[redsfan30]

Great inning for Standridge!

Let's get some runs and cut into this lead!

[Matt700wlw]

2nd...no guarantee that the bases will be juiced in the 9th.

I'd rather rely on this offense to their job and get this team back in this than waste my quality bench guys in the second.

If he did the opposite, and they were needed late in the game, people would be saying what an idiot he was for wasting them in the second.

[captainmorgan07]

we will see this new revamped bullpen in full long style tonite

[George Foster]

2nd...no guarantee that the bases will be juiced in the 9th.

amen. You play for the runs now. Your down by 4 runs now. This could be called after 5 or 6 innings, rain is on the way. Giving up a chance to tie the game is ridiculous, and poor managing.... period.

[redsfan30]

If he did the opposite, and they were needed late in the game, people would be saying what an idiot he was for wasting them in the second.
You typed it before I could.

If the bases are loaded late in the game and they're forced to use Wise in that spot, the same people would say Narron was a moron for using the big bat early.

People who hate Narron, hate him for every single thing he does.

[reds44]

amen. You play for the runs now. Your down by 4 runs now. This could be called after 5 or 6 innings, rain is on the way. Giving up a chance to tie the game is ridiculous, and poor managing.... period.
It is like if you are down 3-2 in a 7 game series and you have the option to pitch your ace in the 6th game, but you don't and save him for game 7.

Nothing is promised.

[Tornon]

Freel lines to left, 1 out

[Matt700wlw]

amen. You play for the runs now. Your down by 4 runs now. This could be called after 5 or 6 innings, rain is on the way. Giving up a chance to tie the game is ridiculous, and poor managing.... period.

If he can't rely on his offense to get his team in the game without wasting his bench, 7 innings down, then this team isn't going to go anywhere anyway.

[George Foster]

I'd rather rely on this offense to their job and get this team back in this than waste my quality bench guys in the second.

If he did the opposite, and they were needed late in the game, people would be saying what an idiot he was for wasting them in the second.

With that mentality, why not pinch hit with Arroyo to save both Wise and Valentine for the late innings...right?

[edabbs44]

I'd rather rely on this offense to their job and get this team back in this than waste my quality bench guys in the second.

If he did the opposite, and they were needed late in the game, people would be saying what an idiot he was for wasting them in the second.
He has EE, Valentin and Deno (last choice in key situation) sitting there. Sorry, but there was a shot to get some life back into the game. Then the top of the order after.

Dewayne Wise = Quinton McCracken - 8 years

[WMR]

You don't waste a bases loaded opportunity I don't care what freaking inning it is with your absolute WORST PH'er.

Naroon the buffoon.

(BTW Krivsky, thanks again for jettisoning Cody Ross so we could have a nice big helping of DeWayne Wise)

[OnBaseMachine]

People...this is the second inning. Would you rather have Encarnacion/Valentin come up with the bases loaded in the second inning or the ninth???

Yeah, they should save him for when it's 12-2.

[Matt700wlw]

It is like if you are down 3-2 in a 7 game series and you have the option to pitch your ace in the 6th game, but you don't and save him for game 7.

Nothing is promised.

This is far from the 7th game of the World Series. And in that situation, you pitch your ace....you lose that game, your season is over.

[redsfan30]

(BTW Krivsky, thanks again for jettisoning Cody Ross so we could have a nice big helping of DeWayne Wise)
Oh Good God.

[Matt700wlw]

With that mentality, why not pinch hit with Arroyo to save both Wise and Valentine for the late innings...right?

Why not...he may have homered ;) :D

[Tornon]

Dunn walks

[KronoRed]

If he can't rely on his offense to get his team in the game without wasting his bench, 7 innings down, then this team isn't going to go anywhere anyway.
Against a good pitcher you take every chance you have, who cares about the 9th? we could be down by 10 by then ;)

[reds44]

This is far from the 7th game of the World Series. And in that situation, you pitch your ace....you lose that game, your done.
Exactly.

And the Reds may now be done in this game.

[Tornon]

Griffey flies to the warning track in left, 2 out.. Trachsel being hit pretty hard so far

[edabbs44]

Now starring in "Lost"...Ken Griffey Jr.

What is his story? I can understand a slump, but this is getting old. And he almost goes yard as I type.

[George Foster]

What is Jr.'s batting Avg. now?

[Matt700wlw]

Exactly.

And the Reds may now be done in this game.

If they don't come back, yes, but they're season is far from done....which in your scenario, it would be done.

[captainmorgan07]

junior just misses that one aurilla up to try to extend the hit streak

[smith288]

Trachsel all over the place and Junior is swinging like a rookie?

[Tornon]

Exactly.

And the Reds may now be done in this game.

But we aren't.. there are 6 innings left

Aurilia grounds to short, 4-0 Mets after 3.

[TheBigLebowski]

Has Griffey done anything lately???

[WMR]

Oh Good God.

What is that supposed to mean? Cody Ross can actually swing the bat like a big leaguer. DeWayne swings like my little sister.

[Tony Cloninger]

Is there really a point in even debating JN's moves any longer?

90% of the time they suck.......according to most of RZ land, even if they really don't. This one is borderline....not "leaving Milton in bad" but not worth the effort.

HOW about....let's blame whoever brought Wise up, instead of Art Shamsky, Smokey Burgess or Jose Morales from Triple A. Beacuse this org. has so many great PH at AAA waiting to be used.

I think i can honestly say that since i have been on RZ...i have never seen 1 post by anyone that did not blast the manager for something, anything.

[smith288]

This team is placing like the items in my cats litter box.

High schoolers know to let Trachsel start pitching strikes.... Good God this team isnt worth watching tonight.

[Matt700wlw]

What is that supposed to mean? Cody Ross can actually swing the bat like a big leaguer. DeWayne swings like my little sister.


That's not a very nice thing to say about your little sister ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

What is Jr.'s batting Avg. now?
.246 but even a worse number coming into tonight his OBP is only .301 that is horrible for a number 3 hitter.

[CTA513]

The Reds are helping out a guy who is having trouble throwing strikes.


:bang:

[reds44]

But we aren't.. there are 6 innings left

Aurilia grounds to short, 4-0 Mets after 3.
Yes and if you win game 6 you aren't done either.

[Caveat Emperor]

Exactly.

And the Reds may now be done in this game.

You know, I'll bet if you hooked Narron up to a lie detector, he'd tell you that the only real concern for this game is coming out of it injury free and not blowing the bullpen too badly for the rest of week/weekend.

Winning would be nice, but it's a 162 game season and they've got winnable games against Milwaukee coming up.

[captainmorgan07]

This team is placing like the items in my cats litter box.

High schoolers know to let Trachsel start pitching strikes.... Good God this team isnt worth watching tonight.
i remember a few ppl saying that on a nite i dunno if u all remmeber maybe the nite dunn hit a walkoff grandslam so it aint over yet

[redsfan30]

What is that supposed to mean? Cody Ross can actually swing the bat like a big leaguer. DeWayne swings like my little sister.
forget it, not worth arguing about.

[Tornon]

Nady flies the first pitch to Griffey, 1 out

[Matt700wlw]

Yes and if you win game 6 you aren't done either.

If you lose in game 6....you are done for the SEASON.

[smith288]

Win would be nice... playing to not get injured is a bad plan in my opinion. Its a game...crap happens.

[captainmorgan07]

Win would be nice... playing to not get injured is a bad plan in my opinion.
usually when u play not to get injured u do

[WMR]

That's not a very nice thing to say about your little sister ;)

Hahaha. Touche.

[Tornon]

Trachsel grounds to Phillips, 2 out

[KronoRed]

Hahaha. Touche.
Is your sister a lefty?

Sign her :D

[alloverjr]

You typed it before I could.

If the bases are loaded late in the game and they're forced to use Wise in that spot, the same people would say Narron was a moron for using the big bat early.

People who hate Narron, hate him for every single thing he does.

I'm sorry. I can't follow that logic with a road map. As has been stated, take it when you can get it. No offense, but that logic follows the "Freel's to valuable to start because I might need him later in the game." I'd rather have one of the better bench guys hitting off of Trachsel than Wagner anyway.

[smith288]

Mets seem to be playing to get out of there...a good time to get back in it

[George Foster]

.246 but even a worse number coming into tonight his OBP is only .301 that is horrible for a number 3 hitter.

So Dunn has a higher batting avg...wow. Jr. is a shell of what he use to be.

[edabbs44]

Who predicted Freel?

[redsfan30]

Denorfia and/or Kearns doesn't make that play.

Fantastic play by Freel.

[StillFunkyB]

Excuse me for being out of the loop, but did Cinergy change their name?

[captainmorgan07]

freel nails reyes going to second

[Reds Fanatic]

What a play by Freel. He slides to stop the ball and throws the runner out at 2nd.

[Tornon]

Reyes lines a single over Phillips' jump, Reyes tries to stretch it but Freel guns him down at second. 4-0 Mets middle of 4

[reds44]

Austin who?

[WMR]

forget it, not worth arguing about.

I'm not trying to argue with you, it's just that only in bizarro world would you take DeWayne Wise as your 4/5th OF'er when you could have had Cody Ross.

[Marc D]

Should have saved the great defense for later when it matters. ;)

[edabbs44]

Denorfia and/or Kearns doesn't make that play.

Fantastic play by Freel.
How many times does Deno and/or Kearns get picked off? Or arrested for disorderly conduct? :D

[KronoRed]

Excuse me for being out of the loop, but did Cinergy change their name?
They were bought by Duke Energy

[redsfan30]

The thing that makes that play even more impressive is the speed of Reyes. That's a tough enough play made 20x tougher because of Reyes' speed.

[Mutaman]

You typed it before I could.

If the bases are loaded late in the game and they're forced to use Wise in that spot, the same people would say Narron was a moron for using the big bat early.

People who hate Narron, hate him for every single thing he does.

Nope, I only hate him for having Milton pitch to Beltran last night.

[CrackerJack]

Excuse me for being out of the loop, but did Cinergy change their name?

Duke Energy bought them - think it's Duke/Cinergy now.

That guy Duke owns everything/everyone now I think. :)

[Matt700wlw]

That was nice!

[smith288]

Excuse me for being out of the loop, but did Cinergy change their name?
http://www.duke-energy.com/images/interface/logo_de.gif

yes

[George Foster]

Should have saved the great defense for later when it matters. ;)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[oneupper]

Denorfia and/or Kearns doesn't make that play.

Fantastic play by Freel.

Debatable. Nice cut, but the throw had little zip on it. Reyes was barely out.
Kearns would not have made the cut. Deno? Don't know.

[Matt700wlw]

Should have saved the great defense for later when it matters. ;)

Don't want to risk injury :D

[Tornon]

Hatteberg lines a double to right-center

[StillFunkyB]

http://www.duke-energy.com/images/interface/logo_de.gif

yes

And I am sure they still have the same most wonderful customer service EVER! :bang:


Ok, sorry, back to the game...

[captainmorgan07]

hatte with double

[George Foster]

I think even Casey could have had a triple there.

[redsfan30]

I'm not trying to argue with you, it's just that only in bizarro world would you take DeWayne Wise as your 4/5th OF'er when you could have had Cody Ross.
Based on what? Careerwise, they're basically the same player.

[reds44]

Hatte is good.

[redsfan30]

There we go!

Let's get some more!

[Tornon]

Phillips grounds the first pitch up the middle for a single, 4-1 Mets

[Matt700wlw]

Phillips may have woke up!

[captainmorgan07]

bp singles hatte scores

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips drives in a run. 4-1 Mets.

[smith288]

BP hasnt been missing much... finally found a hole.

[WMR]

Is your sister a lefty?

Sign her :D

Wellll... she's a middle reliever 6 years away from free agency so Krivsky'd have to give up at least 1 of our everyday players to get her.

[StillFunkyB]

Nice one Brandon!

Let's go get some more!

[Tornon]

Clayton grounds a single into right

[Caveat Emperor]

How many times does Deno and/or Kearns get picked off? Or arrested for disorderly conduct? :D

Denorfia doesn't go looking for Trouble -- Trouble goes looking for Denorfia.

[redsfan30]

Keep the hit parade going guys!!!!

Single the other way for Clayton

[George Foster]

If the pitcher gets up watch Narron pinch hit with Valentine...:laugh:

[captainmorgan07]

clayton singles bp to second

[captainmorgan07]

clayton 6-12 as red felipe who?

[Matt700wlw]

Standridge on deck....fine with that, let him pitch as long as he can go.

[Mutaman]

When is this guy Clayton going to start playing as bad as everybody said he would?

[redsmetz]

If the pitcher gets up watch Narron pinch hit with Valentine...:laugh:

Valentine no longer plays for the Reds. Perhaps you mean Valentin?

[George Foster]

no double play

[redsfan30]

Standridge on deck....fine with that, let him pitch as long as he can go.
Absolutely. You need all you can get out of him tonight.

Unless the bases would be loaded for his spot....

[captainmorgan07]

old man darren oliver warming in the pen

[Tornon]

Tackleberry throwing in the bullpen

[George Foster]

Valentine no longer plays for the Reds. Perhaps you mean Valentin?

How about Pudge?:D

[captainmorgan07]

ede stretching

[redsfan30]

Jason swung at ball 3.

[Matt700wlw]

double steal

[Marc D]

When is this guy Clayton going to start playing as bad as everybody said he would?

sooner rather than later unfortunately.

[Tornon]

LaRue Ks swinging during a double steal. 2nd & 3rd, 1 out

[George Foster]

Absolutely. You need all you can get out of him tonight.

Unless the bases would be loaded for his spot....
you mean like the 2nd inning?

[redsfan30]

Basically the same thing as a sacrifice.

[StillFunkyB]

I long for the day that RedsZone talks about a pitcher as they do Chris Denorfia, and Jimmy Coombs before that. :)