First Gamethread of 2007! Reds and Pirates 3-1-07

[redsfan30]

Such a great, great feeling to have baseball back! Here is the Reds lineup for the first game down in Florida:


Ryan Freel CF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Adam Dunn LF
Mark Belhorn 1B
Josh Hamilton RF
Alex Gonzalez SS
David Ross C
Eric Milton P

Let's let today be a day to celebrate the return of baseball. Let's all take a day off from grumbling about what is or is not going on with the team. Just take a day to let it soak in....

Baseball is back!!!!!

Edit: Conine was in the original lineup, but has been replaced with Belhorn.

[Shaknb8k]

Narron's not holding back.... Hes putting the regulars out there right away....... Ive been waiting for this day for a long time.

[Tom Servo]

Go Josh Hamilton!

[lollipopcurve]

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Wheelhouse]

Hmmmm...musn't a game thread also contain the OTHER teams' lineup as well? Beuller? Beuller?

[redsfan30]

Hmmmm...musn't a game thread also contain the OTHER teams' lineup as well? Beuller? Beuller?

Probably won't have it til gametime.

[registerthis]

Hmmmm...musn't a game thread also contain the OTHER teams' lineup as well? Beuller? Beuller?

There's another team?

Nice to see the regulars in there on Day 1. Except for Hamilton/Griffey, this very well mae be the opening day lineup.

Except for Milton, of course. :help:

[redsfan30]

Trent Rosencrans' blog has Mark Belhorn in place of Jeff Conine. I'd have to think it's Conine, but we'll have to wait and see.

[Wheelhouse]

Per above, Trent's lineup:
Freel CF
Phillips 2B
Encarnacion 3B
Dunn LF
Bellhorn 1B
Hamilton RF
Gonzalez SS
Ross C
Milton LHP

[bounty37h]

Yay, love to see gametime talk again!!!!! Lets go Reds!!!!!

[redlegs7089]

Narron's not holding back.... Hes putting the regulars out there right away....... Ive been waiting for this day for a long time.

well except for griff

[cumberlandreds]

Ah yesss!! One of my favorite things is back. The Game Thread!! :beerme:

Is this game broadcast on the Internet anywhere that is free?

[Danny Serafini]

Today's scheduled pitchers, per team press notes:

Milton
Saarloos
Wilson
Cormier
Salmon
Coffey

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Man, I'm gonna have to go out and sit in my car come 1pm, I don't have a radio in the house right now :laugh:

[Kc61]

Phillips hitting second? Gonzalez ahead of Ross? Dunn not hitting second?

Also, very concerned about who is hitting behind Dunn. Hope it's not really Bellhorn. Dunn needs some protection in this lineup.

Not sure that three years ago in A ball Hamilton hit that well in the sixth slot. Would prefer him hitting second. Oh, but Dunn is supposed to be hitting there.

Just starting things off, that's all.

[BoxingRed]

Is the game on MLB audio today?

[NJReds]

A picture of the field as the Reds take batting practice...from Fay's blog.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/redsinsider/uploaded_images/DSCN0614-793398.JPG

[cincy09]

Is the game on MLB audio today?

It should be

[BRM]

Does the game start at 1:00 eastern?

[Z-Fly]

Does the game start at 1:00 eastern?

1:05 I am pretty sure

[Caveat Emperor]

Man does it feel good to know that I can flip the radio on in a half hour and hear live baseball again.

Its like an old friend coming back into town from a vacation.

[Reds1]

mlb game radio doesn't seem to be poping up. Can anyone get a link to internet radio?

[Doc. Scott]

The pregame show is on WLW's webstream, although I don't know if the actual game will be available on the web through there.

I'm going to subscribe to MLB.TV/Gameday Audio again this year, but I don't want to pay for the month of March.

[membengal]

Agreed with all. A very, very good day.

[pedro]

Phillips hitting second? Gonzalez ahead of Ross? Dunn not hitting second?

Also, very concerned about who is hitting behind Dunn. Hope it's not really Bellhorn. Dunn needs some protection in this lineup.

Not sure that three years ago in A ball Hamilton hit that well in the sixth slot. Would prefer him hitting second. Oh, but Dunn is supposed to be hitting there.

Just starting things off, that's all.

Despite his OBP I kind of like Phillips hitting second. I think it's a good spot for him.

[pedro]

The pregame show is on WLW's webstream, although I don't know if the actual game will be available on the web through there.

I'm going to subscribe to MLB.TV/Gameday Audio again this year, but I don't want to pay for the month of March.

I kicked down for the full year today.

[Reds1]

yes, I'm getting the pregame, but I expect them to block it, but maybe they'll have the spring game on. Hope so.

[Reds1]

It's so funny. In my area there was an article about Homer Bailey and I've had 3 people come up to me and say ya I hear the reds have a new guy that might be a star. I just laugh because it's the 1st time they have heard of him. That article was in the enquirer days ago. Funny how that works. Just got a kick out of it. I'm stlil getting my wlw 700 feed on the net.

[Red Leader]

gO rEdZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!

[Doc. Scott]

No, WLW's webstream is now playing Gamma. The band.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Bah, WLW is really staticky for me up here, I'm going to tough it out as long as I can before it drives me nuts

[Reds1]

Ya, great. I'll check out MLB and if there is something I'll let you know. What's the blog address. I don't ever go there.

[cumberlandreds]

No, WLW's webstream is now playing Gamma. The band.

What was website of that Athens station that would usually come through on the internet?

[redsfan30]

Marty got alittle choked up while introducing Thom for the first time.

Good stuff!

[Doc. Scott]

I kicked down for the full year today.

You know what? I'm being dumb. I'll actually get more if I subscribe right now. Damn you.

[cincy09]

anyone got mlb audio to work?

[Matt700wlw]

Marty got choked up when he introduced Thom....say what you want about him....

Thom calling him "dad." Marty still can't believe he's actually doing baseball with his son...

This is pretty damn cool!!

[guttle11]

Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Oh Boy!

[dabvu2498]

What was website of that Athens station that would usually come through on the internet?

970 WATH, but it appears they are oldies now.

I can't find a link to gameday audio and I'm a subscriber. HELP!

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

It's go time!

[Danny Serafini]

Same here, I can't find it.

[Bobcat J]

What was website of that Athens station that would usually come through on the internet?

It is WATH. But, they don't have the game on today. It is just music.

[cincy09]

for mlb audio click multimedia guide

[cincy09]

Freel on first

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Freel thrown out stealing. Good start :)

[cumberlandreds]

It is WATH. But, they don't have the game on today. It is just music.


Thanks. I guess I will have to just rely on the astute commentary and pbp of Redszone. :)

[dabvu2498]

for mlb audio click multimedia guide


Why did they make that so hard to find???

[cincy09]

Freel caught stealing

[cumberlandreds]

Freel thrown out stealing. Good start :)


Some things just don't change. We are back into the swing of things quick!

[cincy09]

Why did they make that so hard to find???

I just found it by dumb luck

I was about to call and complain

[cincy09]

bp k's

[Danny Serafini]

for mlb audio click multimedia guide

Thanks for the help! Stupid setup though.

[Caveat Emperor]

Marty got choked up when he introduced Thom....say what you want about him....

Thom calling him "dad." Marty still can't believe he's actually doing baseball with his son...

This is pretty damn cool!!

I thought it was a great moment -- probably one of the proudest moments of Marty's career and life.

And it's kinda hokey -- but I like Thom calling Marty "Dad."

[guttle11]

Thom just said "Dad".

How awesome that must be.

[cincy09]

Thom talking up Edwin big

[Reds1]

mlb says click here for live feed, etc. but takes you to the sign up. They are always like this. It takes them like the 2nd inning to get it right. sucks.
wait. this works. great thanks
for mlb audio click multimedia guide

[dabvu2498]

Thom just said "Dad".

How awesome that must be.

Lots of people call Marty "daddy."

[Tornon]

Go the the MLB scoreboard and there should be an Audio link next to the game

[Red Leader]

Thom talking up Edwin big

Dad tells Thom he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. The kid can't play the field. ;)

[redsfan30]

I thought it was a great moment -- probably one of the proudest moments of Marty's career and life.

And it's kinda hokey -- but I like Thom calling Marty "Dad."

It was pretty good!

[GridironGrace]

wooowhoooooo bASEBALL IS BACK :)

[pedro]

Marty & Thom blowing some sunshine up EE 's skirt. Nice to hear.

They think EE will be better than Ryan Zimmerman. I'm not so sure.

[Cyclone792]

Milton gives up a leadoff homer.

And so it begins.

[Caveat Emperor]

Nice to see Eric Milton is already in mid-season form.

[guttle11]

Ah, it truly is baseball season. Milton gives up a homer.

Marty- "We've seen that before!"

[dougdirt]

Milton taken deep by a 20 year old. Nice.

[tbball10]

is that for real?

[redsfan30]

In fairness, it sounds like that was a complete wind-aided shot.

[Reds1]

Milton gives up a HR. LOL - Marty says - We've seen that before!

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Nice to see Eric Milton is already in mid-season form.

Im just smiling at this. Homerun to the first batter, but damnit, I'm listening to baseball.

[cincy09]

hahahahhahahaha

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Nice to see Eric Milton is already in mid-season form.
Homer! Homer! Homer!:laugh:

[cumberlandreds]

Milton gives up a leadoff homer.

And so it begins.

:laugh: I can't help but laugh. Like I said, some things never change.

[tbball10]

what did EE do?

[redsfan30]

Marty & Thom blowing some sunshine up EE 's skirt. Nice to hear.

They think EE will be better than Ryan Zimmerman. I'm not so sure.

Thom said he'll take Zimmerman's defense anyday of the week, but offensively they both seem to think Edwin's got the edge.

[Cyclone792]

Wilson reaches on an infield hit, but then Sanchez promptly grounds into a 4-6-3 double play.

[CTA513]

what did EE do?

infield pop up.

[Caveat Emperor]

From a broadcasting point of view, I really like the switch to having 2 voices going in the both at the same time.

It has already done wonders to keep the pace of the broadcast moving.

[PuffyPig]

Wilson reaches on an infield hit, but then Sanchez promptly grounds into a 4-6-3 double play.

If I recall, Milton getting a DP is generally pretty rare.

[GridironGrace]

cant find a feed :(

[Cyclone792]

Paulino flies out to Hamilton in right to end the inning. There was a single to right center before the final out, however, I'm not sure who singled.

[cincy09]

Junior took bp today and should be a go starting tomorrow

[Cyclone792]

Dunn, Bellhorn, and Hamilton due up this inning. It will be interesting to see how Hamilton does against live pitching from someone other than one of his teammates.

[redsfan30]

Auguilia singled.

[Wheelhouse]

cant find a feed :(

If you register and sign in at mlb spring training radio is free...

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

From a broadcasting point of view, I really like the switch to having 2 voices going in the both at the same time.

It has already done wonders to keep the pace of the broadcast moving.
I agree, this is great!:beerme:

[BRM]

Junior took bp today and should be a go starting tomorrow

I'm sure he'll be back in CF soon enough.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Dunn smacks one outta the park 1-1

[Cyclone792]

Dunn hits a long, towering home run!

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

The new Dunner baby

[guttle11]

Just as Marty wanted to bash him, Dunn homers.

[membengal]

I am XMing but forced to hear the Pirates broadcast. I have Audio on mlb.com, but the WLW feed on that one isn't showing as live. Anyone getting the WLW feed?

Nice shot from Adam there. NOT wind-aided, according to the Pirates announcers.

[dougdirt]

Adam Dunn sucks.

[redsfan30]

As Marty talks about Dunn changing his approach...Dunn hits a monster shot!

Let the Marty hating begin.

:laugh:

[BRM]

Dunn hits a long, towering home run!

Did he sprint around the bases?

[Wheelhouse]

Nyce!

[Matt700wlw]

Well Dunner starts the Spring off with a BANG!!

[pedro]

From a broadcasting point of view, I really like the switch to having 2 voices going in the both at the same time.

It has already done wonders to keep the pace of the broadcast moving.


I agree. In think having Thom around will keep Marty happy which is a good thing. Plus I think he'll be more likely to bring his A game.

Dunn HR! right as Marty was talking about Dunn needing to change his approach.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Bellhorn K's

[Cyclone792]

Did he sprint around the bases?

No comments on how quickly he got around the bases. :laugh:

Bellhorn strikes out, and Hamilton is now up.

[dabvu2498]

Dunn HR! right as Marty was talking about Dunn needing to change his approach.

Marty still talking about Dunn swinging at more pitches.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Hamilton grounds out to 1st

[dabvu2498]

Bellhorn K's

Imagine that.

[Danny Serafini]

I am XMing but forced to hear the Pirates broadcast. I have Audio on mlb.com, but the WLW feed on that one isn't showing as live. Anyone getting the WLW feed?

Nice shot from Adam there. NOT wind-aided, according to the Pirates announcers.

I've got the WLW feed on mlb.com. I don't think it shows it as live, but it is.

Funny how Dunn smoked one out of the stadium as Marty was criticizing him. :laugh:

[cumberlandreds]

I hope that Dunn homer is a sign that a monster year is coming up from him.

[Cyclone792]

Hamilton grounds out to first sharply on a 1-1 count. I'm not sure if the strike was called, swinging, or a foul ball since Marty and Thom were still talking about Dunn's approach.

[redsfan30]

Sounds like Hamilton hit the ball hard.

[Cyclone792]

Gonzalez reaches on an error by Wilson at short.

[TeamBoone]

Junior took bp today and should be a go starting tomorrow

They said he took 6 rounds with no problem. If there is no swelling tomorrow, they think he'll be good to go.

[redsfan30]

Hamilton grounds out to first sharply on a 1-1 count. I'm not sure if the strike was called, swinging, or a foul ball since Marty and Thom were still talking about Dunn's approach.

They were talking about Hamilton's story. Not Dunn.

[Heath]

The less Mark Bellhorn is named, the better.

[Cyclone792]

They were talking about Hamilton's story. Not Dunn.

My bad. It was Bellhorn's plate appearance we missed with the Dunn discussion then.

[KronoRed]

Just as Marty wanted to bash him, Dunn homers.

:laugh:

[registerthis]

I'll tell you what, these Budweiser songs are already getting on my freaking nerves.

[dabvu2498]

I'll tell you what, these Budweiser songs are already getting on my freaking nerves.

We'll all be sick of "hip-hopera" soon too.

[Cyclone792]

Two quick outs by Milton on a fly out to deep left field (wind aided, it seemed) and a tapper back to the mound.

This game's going quick so far.

[KittyDuran]

I've got the WLW feed on mlb.com. I don't think it shows it as live, but it is.

Funny how Dunn smoked one out of the stadium as Marty was criticizing him. :laugh:But it was a HR... RALLY KILLER!!!;)

[Danny Serafini]

We'll all be sick of "hip-hopera" soon too.

I didn't even hear the whole thing and I already hate it.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Man Milton is on his game.

[Always Red]

Funny how Dunn smoked one out of the stadium as Marty was criticizing him. :laugh:

I was in the car listening when it happened- a classic radio moment!

Marty just had started on saying "if the light switch ever went off" how Dunn would have a chance to be something special, and Dunn hit one over the scoreboard. Marty, to his credit, immediately said "well, forget that!" as the ball went over the scoreboard.

Hearing Marty Brennaman on March 1st makes me feel like I'm 16 again...

btw- I like how Thom has decided to call Marty "Dad." Because, after all, that's what he is!

[cincy09]

anyone try the mlb video for the cards game or the yankee game?

It doesnt seem to be very goo quality.....very slow

[jojo]

C'mon people......pitch to contact dammit....



:mooner:

[Danny Serafini]

Marty's really working hard on defending Milton today. Must be some serious wind.

BTW: it's 2-1, Milton gave up another wind-aided HR.

[jojo]

anyone try the mlb video for the cards game or the yankee game?

It doesnt seem to be very goo quality.....very slow


i'm on a T3 connection and it wasn't all that impressive....

[Wheelhouse]

Yeah but Milton is getting shelled. Solid contact all around.

[jojo]

Marty's really working hard on defending Milton today. Must be some serious wind.

BTW: it's 2-1, Milton gave up another wind-aided HR.

A wind-aided dinger yielded by a band-aided backender....

[Cyclone792]

Milton gives up a single to the pitcher, a long double, and a walk to load the bases. All of this after giving up his second home run of the game.

[Tom Servo]

Thank you Milton for making my avatar current and topical.

[justincredible]

Nice to see Milton isn't even going to tease us with a solid start. He's jumped into full-bore suckitude right from the start of spring training.

[membengal]

Still can't get my mlb.com audio to work, which is annoying. Made more so by the fact that the Pirates radio team on XM just got done discussing how uncomfortable colonoscopys are. Seriously.

[Cyclone792]

Sanchez flies out to Freel in right center to end the inning.

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Could have been much worse for a flyball pitcher on a windy day. Both solo shots.

[cumberlandreds]

Milton gives up a single to the pitcher, a long double, and a walk to load the bases. All of this after giving up his second home run of the game.


Mid season form I would say. :D

[Reds Fanatic]

Milton gives up a single to the pitcher, a long double, and a walk to load the bases. All of this after giving up his second home run of the game.
Milton doesn't need spring training. He is already in mid-season form.

[KronoRed]

Sanchez flies out to Freel in right center to end the inning.

See he got out of it, solid pitching :help:

[Caveat Emperor]

Milton gives up a single to the pitcher, a long double, and a walk to load the bases. All of this after giving up his second home run of the game.

He's "getting his work in," as they say.

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Still can't get my mlb.com audio to work, which is annoying. Made more so by the fact that the Pirates radio team on XM just got done discussing how uncomfortable colonoscopys are. Seriously.
Well they are(uncomfortable that is)

[cincy09]

He's "getting his work in," as they say.

I remember dave williams just getting his work in last spring

[killa3312]

FWIW, here's the gameday to the game if you can't get the audio or video:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2007_03_01_cinmlb_pitmlb_1&brand=mlb

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Double by freel

[CRedsLarkin11]

I remember dave williams just getting his work in last spring

Yikes, I had blocked that from my memory

[Danny Serafini]

Still can't get my mlb.com audio to work, which is annoying. Made more so by the fact that the Pirates radio team on XM just got done discussing how uncomfortable colonoscopys are. Seriously.

And to think we thought hearing about Marty's golf game was bad.

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

I bet he steels third

[scounts22]

I don't know if this has already been said, but Thom sounds great! :thumbup:

Hallelujah, baseball is back! :jump:

[Redsland]

FWIW, here's the gameday to the game if you can't get the audio or video:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2007_03_01_cinmlb_pitmlb_1&brand=mlb
Thanks! :beerme:

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

I don't know if this has already been said, but Thom sounds great! :thumbup:

Hallelujah, baseball is back! :jump:

Yes he does, Im also pumped for him and Brantley

[fireman937]

FWIW, here's the gameday to the game if you can't get the audio or video:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2007_03_01_cinmlb_pitmlb_1&brand=mlb

Thanks I could not get it to work. You link works now so thanks again.

[Cyclone792]

Milton's done for the day, and here's his final line:

2 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 1 walk, 0 strikeouts, 2 home runs allowed.

Quality work, Milton. Just quality. And kudos continue to go out to Dan O'Brien for that wonderful signing.

[fireman937]

I don't know if this has already been said, but Thom sounds great! :thumbup:

Hallelujah, baseball is back! :jump:

Yea he sure does. So nice to have father and son announcing.

[fireman937]

Great steal for freel.

[BRM]

Milton's done for the day, and here's his final line:

2 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 1 walk, 0 strikeouts, 2 home runs allowed.

Quality work, Milton. Just quality. And kudos continue to go out to Dan O'Brien for that wonderful signing.

Looks like a pretty typical outing.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Here are some live-action shots of Milton's 2 inning outing:

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/370/untitledis3.png

[membengal]

In fairness, not every pitcher can "scatter" six hits in two innings and only give up two runs...

[GridironGrace]

Thanks for the gameday link

how did u get to it?

[Reds Fanatic]

Milton's done for the day, and here's his final line:

2 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 1 walk, 0 strikeouts, 2 home runs allowed.

Quality work, Milton. Just quality. And kudos continue to go out to Dan O'Brien for that wonderful signing.
So Milton already has an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 3.50.

[KronoRed]

A run per inning? this guy really would fit in out in the pen

[Caveat Emperor]

Your new pitcher is Paul Wilson -- meet the new boss...

[fireman937]

And wilson gives up a hit already. How surprising.

[oneupper]

Wilson in to pitch?

[killa3312]

Thanks for the gameday link

how did u get to it?

I have old gameday url's saved on my computer. I copy those and tweak them ;)

[KronoRed]

Wilson in to pitch?

If that's what you want to call it.

[oneupper]

Who is Ryan Hanigan?

[jojo]

Still can't get my mlb.com audio to work, which is annoying. Made more so by the fact that the Pirates radio team on XM just got done discussing how uncomfortable colonoscopys are. Seriously.

I have to use explorer because mlb doesnt play nice with my firefox browser

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

If that's what you want to call it.
Actually throwing pretty well for a guy that hasn't pitched to big league hitters for a while.

[fireman937]

Nice job of getting out of the inning by wilson.

[Doc. Scott]

Who is Ryan Hanigan?

Catcher-1B who spent most of 2006 in AA sitting on the bench. This despite hitting .321 in 100 games at the same level in 2005.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/H/Ryan-Hanigan.shtml

[Cyclone792]

Wilson gives up a single and a stolen base, but gets out of the inning with two fly outs and a strikeout.

Hamilton apparently showed off his arm on one of the flyouts by throwing a one-hopper to third base that was "no more than four feet off the ground" as Thom described it. Marty and Thom then raved about Hamilton's arm and defense, and they concluded that he could help this team defensively if he's on the roster.

[Matt700wlw]

Yea he sure does. So nice to have father and son announcing.

It's not a common thing....we should be proud as reds fans to get to experience something that only a few have

[Danny Serafini]

Who is Ryan Hanigan?

Minor league catcher who has virtually no hope of seeing Cincinnati this year.

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Dunn walks

[Cyclone792]

Dunn starts the count 1-2, but works the count full and draws a leadoff walk.

Dunn's day is also finished as Crosby pinch runs for him. Dunn's final line is 1-1 with a homer and a walk in two plate appearances.

BTW, Keppinger is listed as being in the game at third base now, replacing Encarnacion and batting in the #9 slot via double switch. Wilson entered the game batting in the #3 slot.

[Matt700wlw]

Dunn....2 at bats....1 HR, 1 walk.

:D

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Marty takin an inning off

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Belhorne not helping his chances.

[fireman937]

Dunn....2 at bats....1 HR, 1 walk.

:D

Atleast no strikeouts today. I really hope he has a big year. Put all the nay sayers to rest. And go figure bellhorn strikes out again geez.

[edabbs44]

Wilson gives up a single and a stolen base, but gets out of the inning with two fly outs and a strikeout.

Hamilton apparently showed off his arm on one of the flyouts by throwing a one-hopper to third base that was "no more than four feet off the ground" as Thom described it. Marty and Thom then raved about Hamilton's arm and defense, and they concluded that he could help this team defensively if he's on the roster.

Hamilton should be picking up the real estate section in the Enquirer...he's a lock for the roster. The hype is incredible.

[KronoRed]

Is it to early to send a guy out of camp? ;)

[Matt700wlw]

Atleast no strikeouts today. I really hope he has a big year. Put all the nay sayers to rest. And go figure bellhorn strikes out again geez.

I've ripped him. I've praised him.

I hope he proves everybody wrong.

[KronoRed]

Hamilton should be picking up the real estate section in the Enquirer...he's a lock for the roster. The hype is incredible.

5 tools man..5 tools.

[Yachtzee]

I heard the first two innings on WLW, but now I'm on XM in the house. As much as I criticize Marty, he does sound much more chipper in the booth with Thom there. Thom sounded pretty psyched too, but almost a little too much. I was waiting for him to throw in a "Gee willikers, I agree Dad!" But hey, it's the first baseball since October. Everyone's a little excited today.

Now I'm listening to the Pirates announcers on XM. I hope I've missed the extent of the colonoscopy discussion.

[Matt700wlw]

Dustin Hermanson signed...

[Cyclone792]

Hamilton grounds out to second on a hit-and-run with Crosby advancing to second base.

Dustin Hermanson was signed to a minor league contract.

[fireman937]

Dustin Hermanson just got signed. Nice chance there

[guttle11]

Hermanson! :p:

Can't hurt.

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Reds sign Dustin Hermanson to minor league deal.

[BRM]

Hamilton should be picking up the real estate section in the Enquirer...he's a lock for the roster. The hype is incredible.

The Rays would be smart to try to work a trade with the Reds. At least then they'd get something in return. He's staying in the Reds organization either way.

[Always Red]

Hermanson signed to a minor league contract; will be in camp tomorrow.

I like it. If it works, great. If it doesn't, no big deal.

Why didn't Chad Moeller get that same deal??

[fireman937]

2-2

[Ltlabner]

Chat is open if anybody is interested.

[membengal]

They've let that go, for now, yachtzee. My only hope for Pirates fans is that it will be an on-going feature.

Really annoyed I wasn't able to make the gameday audio work so I could hear Marty and Thom today.

[edabbs44]

Hermanson! :p:

Can't hurt.

Can't hurt until Coffey starts the year as Deno's roommate in Louisville because he has options.

Can't complain about the signing, but I think he's spent far too much time thinking about the bullpen. The first half of '06 turned him into a basket case.

[fireman937]

I heard the first two innings on WLW, but now I'm on XM in the house. As much as I criticize Marty, he does sound much more chipper in the booth with Thom there. Thom sounded pretty psyched too, but almost a little too much. I was waiting for him to throw in a "Gee willikers, I agree Dad!" But hey, it's the first baseball since October. Everyone's a little excited today.

Now I'm listening to the Pirates announcers on XM. I hope I've missed the extent of the colonoscopy discussion.

I was thinking the same thing. Wasnt sure if it was just me or not.

[Ltlabner]

They've let that go, for now, yachtzee. My only hope for Pirates fans is that it will be an on-going feature.

Really annoyed I wasn't able to make the gameday audio work so I could hear Marty and Thom today.

I think people will be suprised. I caugh a few innings before I got 'sick' and had to come back to the hotel to 'rest' but they sounded very good together. Thom worked in a few comments that would make RZ take note.

[guttle11]

I already want to slam my head against something hard at the sound of Hip Hopera.

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

The Rays would be smart to try to work a trade with the Reds. At least then they'd get something in return. He's staying in the Reds organization either way.
Both teams would win if a deal was struck. The Reds would be able to give him some AAA at bats and the Rays would get a body for a guy they will probably not get back.

[Yachtzee]

This is nice. I can't wait until the season starts. It figures I have the final version of my article due tomorrow. I'm having a terrible time focusing on work this week.

[dabvu2498]

The hip-hopera is absolutely awful.

[BRM]

How did the score get 2-2?

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

If I remember right Gonzo drove in Crosby.

[Cyclone792]

How did the score get 2-2?

Gonzalez singled to center field to score Bubba Crosby. Crosby pinch ran for Dunn after Dunn walked, then advanced to second on a hit-and-run groundout by Hamilton.

[Danny Serafini]

Gonzalez single up the middle brought in Crosby (pinch runner for Dunn)

[Yachtzee]

They've let that go, for now, yachtzee. My only hope for Pirates fans is that it will be an on-going feature.

Really annoyed I wasn't able to make the gameday audio work so I could hear Marty and Thom today.

For Pirate fans, a colonoscopy may well be better than listening to them play this season.

[dsmith421]

Hermanson signed to a minor league contract; will be in camp tomorrow.


According to Rosenthal last week, the Phillies were very interested. Until they went to watch Hermanson throw and realized his "fastball" gets up to about 86 these days.

[BRM]

Thanks guys. That Gonzo guy is a run producing machine!

[fireman937]

Here we go with P. Wilson now. Come on guys.

[tripleaaaron]

now 3-2, Homer Matos

[BRM]

According to Rosenthal last week, the Phillies were very interested. Until they went to watch Hermanson throw and realized his "fastball" gets up to about 86 these days.

86? He'll fit right in then...

[Joseph]

I listened to the Pirates team too while at lunch, and I really think people need to stop complaining about Marty not talking about the game enough. I swear it was like listening to the two of them having a conversation and every once in a while we'd get a game update.

[BRM]

So, all three of the Pirates runs have come on solo homers?

[tripleaaaron]

Yup

[cincy09]

I remember the Pirate tv announcers last year being the worst in the league

[Cyclone792]

So, all three of the Pirates runs have come on solo homers?

Yep, three solo homers.

Wilson gave up a single and stolen base after the home run, and just recorded the inning's first out with a groundout to short. Runner is still on second with one out now and Jack Wilson up.

[fireman937]

So, all three of the Pirates runs have come on solo homers?

Yep. Wind is crazy but still not great pitching either.

[M2]

Matos, The Hands of Fate

[fireman937]

Errorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[Cyclone792]

Freel misplays a ball in center field off Jack Wilson's bat, and another run scores.

[M2]

Freel misplays a ball in center field off Jack Wilson's bat, and another run scores.

Get Jr. out there, stat.

[LawFive]

Per C Trent (apolgies if already mentioned...thread too long to read thru at work!)...

Homer starting the "A" game on Sunday vs. Pirates. Arroyo will pitch in a "B" game earlier in the morning.

I'm planning on being there and will try to get some decent pics...

[Always Red]

"The home run is the most overrated stat in baseball"

only took 1 hour and 13 minutes until that came out!

[NatiRedGals]

Tell u wat its nice to see wilson strikin out 2 boy thats freakin amazin

[tripleaaaron]

Tell u wat its nice to see wilson strikin out 2 boy thats freakin amazin

yes it is, although most pitchers are a little farther along than hitters, it does say his stuff may be a little better

[membengal]

I think people will be suprised. I caugh a few innings before I got 'sick' and had to come back to the hotel to 'rest' but they sounded very good together. Thom worked in a few comments that would make RZ take note.


I hope I won't be surprised, I have always like Thom's work and was ecstatic when they got him, and am genuinely hoping that his presence re-energizes Marty some. Sounds like, early on, it's going like I hoped it would.

[HalMorrisRules]

Matos, The Hands of Fate

Booooo!!!!!:thumbup:

[cumberlandreds]

"The home run is the most overrated stat in baseball"

only took 1 hour and 13 minutes until that came out!

It's also a rally killer. ;)

[BRM]

"The home run is the most overrated stat in baseball"

only took 1 hour and 13 minutes until that came out!

This was a Marty comment I assume.

[Yachtzee]

Matos, The Hands of Fate

Did someone say "Matmos?" No? Matos? Oh, okay.

http://www.tonyskansascity.com/tonyskansascity/barbarella.jpg

[M2]

I thought a home run was a home run more than a stat. Is a single a stat too?

[Matt700wlw]

JB's turn...

[NatiRedGals]

I kno ur right bout pitchers but wilson still was pretty great like brantley said he rebounded after the homerun

[M2]

JB's turn...

Johnny Bench?

Joe Buck?

James Brown?

[5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM]

Freel 2 for 2

[tripleaaaron]

Yes he was, he did do very well I hope he can continue to stay ahead of the hitters and remain healthy. I would love to see him make the roster as our 5th starter, but only because he pitched so well

[fireman937]

BP Home run

[Yachtzee]

I thought a home run was a home run more than a stat. Is a single a stat too?

Runs are overrated. Everyone knows the key to evaluating a player is their "HR", a.k.a. Hustle Rating.

[Matt700wlw]

Phillips homers

[pedro]

I heard the first two innings on WLW, but now I'm on XM in the house. As much as I criticize Marty, he does sound much more chipper in the booth with Thom there. .

I agree. Even Brantley hasn't bugged me yet and his voice sounds pretty good on the radio.

Hopefully this works out but the early returns sound good.

[M2]

Freel 2 for 2

Now run again. It's spring training. He ought to try to steal everytime he gets on first, even if second's occupied.

[Matt700wlw]

Votto's up

[Cyclone792]

Votto is now up after Phillips' two run homer.

[Yachtzee]

The Pirates announcers said Phillips' HR was an HR regardless of the wind.

[tripleaaaron]

It seems to only be overated when its Dunn, Phillips homer was just amazing

[dougdirt]

Now run again. It's spring training. He ought to try to steal everytime he gets on first, even if second's occupied.

I would pay money to see that in a game by a professional.

[Cyclone792]

Votto walks on five pitches.

[dougdirt]

Joey Votto with a walk on 5 pitches. The pitcher was scared.

[Cyclone792]

Wilson's final line:

2 innings, 4 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), 0 walks, 2 strikeouts, 1 home run allowed.

Mark Bellhorn hits a two run homer, and Josh Hamilton is up.

[fireman937]

Another HR.

[Matt700wlw]

Belhorn launches one...

[Yachtzee]

Is it pronounced Vote-oh or Vaht-toh?

[Heath]

Crap Bellhorn HR.

This after Brantley said he was crappy.

I like Brantley so far.

[tripleaaaron]

Wow, that ball is sailing today