Game thread 8-5-06

[RedEye]

Pardon my negligence. We got ONE good RP, two minor leaguers and Royce Clayton. Silly me.

[jesusfan]

Huge Ab Right Here!

[Redleg39]

now let's score and get the ball to Eddie.

[jesusfan]

Weathers got us out of it!

[wojo1025]

Andruw, McAnn, LaRoche in the 9th? That is a scary group to deal with .... we need a couple runs here team!!!!

[Gizmo]

annoucers picking on Bengals, as Renteria grounds out to end inning!

[mlieb7]

Clayton makes the routine play!

[cincyreds06]

did yall hear Lyons he said I bet cincinnati fans are happy their team is out of jail..referring to bengals

[RedEye]

Miracles can happen. Weathers gets out of the inning.

[cincyreds06]

Clayton leads it off

[fisch11]

Just caught up with the game.....what was the deal I heard about with Aurilia's E earlier?

[wojo1025]

Pardon my negligence. We got ONE good RP, two minor leaguers and Royce Clayton. Silly me.

It's fans like you that make me wonder why people are fans. Anytime you feel like saying something supportive or productive, feel free. There are enough people here that only comment when things are bad. Amazingly, if things start going well, I'm sure you'll be here blowing smoke. So please, if you have nothing but negative things to post, please save them for yourself

[Gizmo]

Just caught up with the game.....what was the deal I heard about with Aurilia's E earlier?


High pop up that he couldn't locate and fell next to his glove.

[wojo1025]

Wow, long run nice play Jeff, rats!

[Gizmo]

Clayton with a high foul out on a good play by Francouer.

[fisch11]

High pop up that he couldn't locate and fell next to his glove.

Thanks. So EE plays everyday now?! Haha, just adding fuel to the fire.

Let's get some runs!

[keeganbrick]

Why not use EE to pinch hit? These decisions by Narron are gettin old.

[Gizmo]

Eric Davis in booth now.

[Gizmo]

Phillips :jump:

[wojo1025]

Bpbpbpbbpbpbpbpbpbpbp

[mlieb7]

Bp Again!!!!!

[MaineRed]

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO

Stupid Narron!

[GOREDSGO32]

Hr Phillips Again!!!

[Gizmo]

he got around the bases as quickly as that ball got out.

[keeganbrick]

BP HR AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!:jump:

[wojo1025]

Another poor job by our GM, idiot GM. I don't know why he bothers bringing these clowns in. These guys can't hack it, I'm done with this team...right?

[MaineRed]

I wish Clayton would slow down while going around the bases. He is drawing too much attention to himself.

Wait, I should probably save that for his next slump.

[fisch11]

Are they selling Phillips jerseys yet? I love this guy!

[texasdave]

just what this offense needed...a bp revival...woohoo

[wojo1025]

Well, at least Deno seemed excited when BP homered!

[Gizmo]

Hatte walks!

[Redleg39]

Now Eddie's gonna get r' done!

[wojo1025]

another professional AB by Hatte ...another clown this idiot GM brought in

[MaineRed]

Hatte keeps it going after the rally killer by Brandon.

Just kidding Crafty.

[RedEye]

It's fans like you that make me wonder why people are fans. Anytime you feel like saying something supportive or productive, feel free. There are enough people here that only comment when things are bad. Amazingly, if things start going well, I'm sure you'll be here blowing smoke. So please, if you have nothing but negative things to post, please save them for yourself

I was under the impression that both negative and positive comments were allowed in a game thread. But believe me, I've been positive about the Reds as much as possible over the past few years. That's why I'm here, of course.

I've just been so consistently irked by the recent, asinine front office moves and the counter-intuitive managing that I've been recently turned into my evil twin brother who says negative, sarcastic things.

My apologies if I ruffled any feathers. I am glad that Weathers weathered the storm... and I am ECSTATIC that Brandon Phillips just hit a HR. GO REDS!

[Gizmo]

Griffey swings at ball 2.

we need more insurance for Eddie, just to be safe.

[Gizmo]

off the wall! 2B, with an RBI!! Hatte runs over McCann!!!!!

[fisch11]

Dang! So close Jr. but Hatty scores from 1st! Insurance runs baby!

[MaineRed]

Can we please get Griffey out of the 3 hole.

He probably has a triple there if he wasn't so lazy.

[RedEye]

Did I mention that I also LOVE Scott Hatteberg? I think the contract extension was a GREAT move.

[wojo1025]

The LAST thing that St. Louis needs is for BP and Griff to find their swings before the big 7 games coming up

[GOREDSGO32]

Run scored! Yes! Good job Griff maybe out of that slump! What the heck kind of action went on at home though?

[fisch11]

Now this is some exciting baseball! IN AUGUST?!

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

They were commenting on this in the ORG thread, but I think Phillips pulled a deke on BOTH homer at-bats on the prior pitches. The first one he swung poorly at a slider low and away then looked disgusted with himself and clobbered the 3-run shot. The second AB there was a pitch low and away and Phillips walked through the box as if he missed the pitch he wanted. The next pitch was a fastball down the pike and he put it in left center.

If this is seriously a BP move, I LOVE it. He's what, reached base 5 times today!

And as I type, Griff-dog drives in another! Get Everyday ready!!

[MaineRed]

we need more insurance for Eddie, just to be safe.

Consider it done

[wojo1025]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH nice hustle Rich, man that was close

[Gizmo]

What the heck kind of action went on at home though?


Hatte could have slid, but bumped McCann, ball not caught, Hatte touches home.

[GOREDSGO32]

BULLCRAP! He was safe.

[fisch11]

Booooo!

[wojo1025]

That's alright, I just like to see the hustle. Out, safe, either / or, I like the hustle.

And l like Eric's commentary there "tie goes to the runner".....lyons says "what if it was a Braves runner" ... ED says "he's out"

[Gizmo]

too close to call. Man to 3rd. 2 down.

Dunn pitched around.

[MaineRed]

Run scored! Yes! Good job Griff maybe out of that slump! What the heck kind of action went on at home though?

Nothing major, Hatte threw a shoulder at the catcher and he dropped the ball. Hatte missed the bag and had to step back towards the plate and touch it. He would of been out had the C held on to the ball.

Good job by the C to block the plate. Scott had nowhere to go but through him.

[Gizmo]

C'mon Ross!

[wojo1025]

I miss Eric, always one of my favorite players.

[GOREDSGO32]

I know I'm watching the game .. I was just wondering what kind of events that was, that was weird.

[fisch11]

C'mon Eddie!

[Gizmo]

Ross grounds out.


Every Day Eddie to make it 8/8 in a few.

[wojo1025]

Alright Everyday Eddie, getcha another one here

[fisch11]

Hatteberg needs lessons from Dunn on how to mow down the catcher.

[MaineRed]

Eric the Red. He was my hero when I was a kid.

[jesusfan]

Bray in??

[keeganbrick]

Bill Bray is comin in.

[GOREDSGO32]

Bray in to close. 1 out already.

[EKURed]

I wish Clayton would slow down while going around the bases. He is drawing too much attention to himself.

Wait, I should probably save that for his next slump.

Dude, your sarcasm is not working for you. I have been to about 35 games so far this year and spent alot of money watching this team. My only point is why Coffey feels the need to differentiate himself. Get over yourself!

I want the Reds to win as bad as anybody on this board....

[MaineRed]

Bray in.

[GOREDSGO32]

Clayton also in.

[Gizmo]

Clayton with the assist on out #1.

[wojo1025]

EdE still not healthy?


Not that I mind, I like this kid and think he could end up being our closer for a long time (even though I'm not big on LH closers)...just scares me about Eddie....and I love his enthusiasm

[Gizmo]

EdE still not healthy?


He was warming. I guess with the 2 run cushion they'll let him rest, or come in if needed later.

[fisch11]

I hope Eddie is ok. Lock this down Bill.

[texasdave]

does it concern anyone that everyday isnt closing out? before yesterday he hadnt pitched in about a week. so it cant be that he is tired.

[Gizmo]

single by McCann't do anything wrong.

[jesusfan]

okay... don't give him anything straight...

[MaineRed]

Dude, your sarcasm is not working for you. I have been to about 35 games so far this year and spent alot of money watching this team. My only point is why Coffey feels the need to differentiate himself. Get over yourself!

I want the Reds to win as bad as anybody on this board....

Your point was that Coffey is inneffective because he is drawing attention to himself which I think is hogwash.

[Gizmo]

Francoeur pops out of play, Ross tumbling effort!

[GOREDSGO32]

Holy crap Ross!!!

[wojo1025]

anyone think Ross wants to win?

[fisch11]

Whoa. Ross over the rail....hope he's ok with that ab injury! Heck of an effort!

[HumnHilghtFreel]

OUCH great effort by Ross... it looked like he hit his head when he flipped around

[GOREDSGO32]

That would have been an ESPN highlight of the eyar if he caught that ball, he was so close to doing it.

[fisch11]

2 down baby!

[Gizmo]

Flyout #2!

[wojo1025]

C'mon Bray

[jesusfan]

Reds Win Reds Win!!

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Game!

[Gizmo]

LaRoche swinging! And this one belongs to the reds! :jump: :jump: :jump:

[GOREDSGO32]

And this one belongs to the Reds! Now we need STL and Zona to lose tonight.

[MaineRed]

The sky continues to fall

[wojo1025]

Why is David Weathers pitching now? Oh yeah... the righthanded RP we traded two starters for is actually WORSE than what we had before. Blech.


We got that kid too

[RedEye]

Woo hoo! Nice win by the Reds. Can't believe I was ever negative during this game. Yes!

[MaineRed]

Bray looked nasty.

They mentioned on the game that someone in Washtington believes he can be a stud starter.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Bray looked nasty.

They mentioned on the game that someone in Washtington believes he can be a stud starter.
Frank Robinson, so they say

[RedEye]

We got that kid too

Yeah... it's a good thing we got Bray, cuz then we'd REALLY have nothing to show for the trade.

Sorry, wojo... we're on the same team, I swear. I just have a hard time with The Trade still. Kind of a deep wound for this lifetime Reds fan.

[EKURed]

He was warming. I guess with the 2 run cushion they'll let him rest, or come in if needed later.

I'm not sure he was. They put Guardado's name up there, but it looked like Bray to me. Bray, by the way, has very good stuff.

[Gizmo]

I'm not sure he was. They put Guardado's name up there, but it looked like Bray to me. Bray, by the way, has very good stuff.


Maybe it was Bray then. I believe he's our closer of the future. Why not start now, if Guardado's still not 100%.

[EKURed]

Your point was that Coffey is inneffective because he is drawing attention to himself which I think is hogwash.

No...that was not my point. His entrance to the mound has nothing to do with his performance. I just don't think Todd Coffey has earned the right to differentiate himself from the other 99.9 percent of relievers that are in baseball. Like I said, if he crawls in or sprints, as long as he gets them out, I'm happy. But, when he doesn't, it kinda makes that entrance look ridiculous.

[MaineRed]

Frank Robinson, so they say

Oh, thanks.

He has a nasty curve and a plus fastball. Does he have any other pitches?

I wonder if we still be complaining about Felo and Ears if Bray turns into a 15 game winner.

Patience.

[wojo1025]

Yeah... it's a good thing we got Bray, cuz then we'd REALLY have nothing to show for the trade.

Sorry, wojo... we're on the same team, I swear. I just have a hard time with The Trade still. Kind of a deep wound for this lifetime Reds fan.


I don't know what you're talking about. We also got Rolls Royce Clayton, two homers in his last two starts. He's the next big thing for the Reds

:mooner:

[EKURed]

I have an idea....the only time Phillips doesn't lead off is when Freel is in the lineup. When Freel is in, Phillips hits 2nd. He is REALLY good.

With Freel...

Freel
Phillips
Junior
Dunn
EE (my choice, but we probably know Narron's)
Hatteberg
Ross
Castro/Clayton (my preference....Castro)

I think that lineup is more potent...just my opinion...

[Matt700wlw]

Bray looked nasty.

They mentioned on the game that someone in Washtington believes he can be a stud starter.

If it's Jim Bowden, I'm wearing earplugs :D

[EKURed]

Sheets going tonight against the Cards....

since we are done with them I can root for the Brewers...at least tonight and tomorrow.

[MaineRed]

No...that was not my point. His entrance to the mound has nothing to do with his performance. I just don't think Todd Coffey has earned the right to differentiate himself from the other 99.9 percent of relievers that are in baseball. Like I said, if he crawls in or sprints, as long as he gets them out, I'm happy. But, when he doesn't, it kinda makes that entrance look ridiculous.

I prefer to let the guy live his life and not base what he should be doing on his way to the mound on his performance.

If it pumps him up to run to the mound, run to the mound.

[MaineRed]

If it's Jim Bowden, I'm wearing earplugs :D

Jimbo was too busy gushing about how he got hitting for pitching.

[RedEye]

I don't know what you're talking about. We also got Rolls Royce Clayton, two homers in his last two starts. He's the next big thing for the Reds

:mooner:

Ah... I see that someone else is capable of sarcasm as well. I'll consider that a truce. :laugh:

[MaineRed]

Be careful of the sarcasm police.

If its not working for you, they will let you know.

[RedEye]

Be careful of the sarcasm police.

If its not working for you, they will let you know.

I actually wasn't even really being completely sarcastic. I was more just being negative/sarcastic... also not a favorite combination for the powers that be. I'm going to do my best to turn into a Rah-Rah cheerleader for the next game.

[tomred]

I do not care to much for Clayton but to me his homerun may have turned the season around after being in such a tailspin

[EKURed]

Be careful of the sarcasm police.

If its not working for you, they will let you know.

Get over yourself...PLEASE!

[MaineRed]

I do not care to much for Clayton but to me his homerun may have turned the season around after being in such a tailspin

Your right, no doubt. Shutout the night before on top of being no hit for six innings, then being no hit again and being shut out. Then bam, the Reds tie the game and go onto score 5 runs. Today 8 more.

The season has many ups and downs, nice to see the team perhaps getting it going again. Royce's HR will be one I will remember if they go and make the play-offs.

One I will remember should they fail to make the postseason is the end of the 8 game winning streak in June, I believe. The Reds were down a run with the bases loaded and nobody out in the 9th, and they couldn't get the tying run in. That loss led to a swoon in which the 8 game win streak was handed right back.

Anyways, if Clayton is going to play, lets pray he can help. Perhaps he has some pop in his bat that he can put to good use in Great American. Confidence is a powerful thing. Maybe Royce and the Reds home park will be good for each other. Who knows?