Reds Vs. Astros 5-3-07

[Razor Shines]

From Trent:

Freel cf
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Conine 1b
Gonzalez ss
Dunn lf
Encarnacion 3b
Ross c
Milton p

Astros
Biggio 2b
Ensberg 3b
Berkman 1b
Lee lf
Lane rf
Pence cf
Everett ss
Ausmus c
Rodriguez p

[HotCorner]

Ok. The Gonzalez in the 5-hole Experiment is over. Please. Stop.

[Razor Shines]

Ok. The Gonzalez in the 5-hole Experiment is over. Please. Stop.

I think it's going to take more than one bad game against Roy Oswalt to convince Jerry it's not a good idea. We'll see.

[Red Leader]

..and Hamilton rests.

[HotCorner]

I think it's going to take more than one bad game against Roy Oswalt to convince Jerry it's not a good idea. We'll see.

It wasn't because of last nights performance. I simply don't believe he's a #5 hitter.

[Razor Shines]

It wasn't because of last nights performance. I simply don't believe he's a #5 hitter.

No, I don't think he is either. I'm just saying that Jerry isn't going to stop hitting him there just because he had a bad game against Oswalt. I don't know if Jerry thinks he is a regular #5 hitter, but I think he is going to keep hitting him there as long as he keeps hitting. My guess is that unless he slumps for several games in a row we'll continue to see him there.

[bthomasiscool]

It wasn't because of last nights performance. I simply don't believe he's a #5 hitter.

I bet Jerry does. With the exception of last night he has performed like a number 5 hitter. I'd say keep him there until he cools off completely.

[BRM]

I bet Jerry does. With the exception of last night he has performed like a number 5 hitter. I'd say keep him there until he cools off completely.

Well, Adam Dunn has performed like a #3 hitter. Why is he hitting 6th?

[Razor Shines]

Well, Adam Dunn has performed like a #3 hitter. Why is he hitting 6th?

Hey we're complaining about the lineup I guess we get to keep our Redszone memberships.

[BRM]

Hey we're complaining about the lineup I guess we get to keep our Redszone memberships.

Ltlabner would be proud. :)

[PuffyPig]

Remember there's a LH pitching, and Gonzalez has done particularly well against them, a .962 OPS.

Dunn's at .742 vs. LH pitching this year.

[Redsland]

I don't know if Jerry thinks he is a regular #5 hitter, but I think he is going to keep hitting him there as long as he keeps hitting.
Jerry was pimping Gonzo's 20 HR ability in the paper today. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Jerry thinks that alone qualifies Gonzo to hit fifth.

[BRM]

Remember there's a LH pitching, and Gonzalez has done particularly well against them, a .962 OPS.

Dunn's at .742 vs. LH pitching this year.

Junior's at .629. Makes sense.

Freel has a .357 OPS vs LHP, by the way.

[BRM]

Jerry was pimping Gonzo's 20 HR ability in the paper today. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Jerry thinks that alone qualifies Gonzo to hit fifth.

I think M2 was the one talking about this in the lineup thread. The fear of putting a "hot" bat like Gonzo is the 5 hole is that the manager will leave him there LONG after the hot streak is over.

[VR]

Well, Adam Dunn has performed like a #3 hitter. Why is he hitting 6th?

Because he started performing like a #3 hitter when he was moved to #6...and when he was hitting #3 he was performing like a #8?

If Adam isn't hitting 2nd..(where he should be every night) then I'm OK w/ 6th.

[Joseph]

..and Hamilton rests.

I think it's time also.

[BRM]

Because he started performing like a #3 hitter when he was moved to #6...and when he was hitting #3 he was performing like a #8?

If Adam isn't hitting 2nd..(where he should be every night) then I'm OK w/ 6th.

Gonzo started hitting like a #5 while he was hitting 7th. He was moved up and stayed hot, at least for now. Dunn hit well in the 2 hole then was dropped to 3 for awhile and struggled. He's hot again hitting 6th. He should move back up to #2.

That's too many numbers for one meaningless post. I've been talking to WilyMoRocks too long. :)

[BRM]

Another thing on Dunn. He leads the team in SLG, OPS, Homeruns, and RBI and he's second in OBP. He should not be hitting 6th.

[Joseph]

Gonzo started hitting like a #5 while he was hitting 7th. He was moved up and stayed hot, at least for now. Dunn hit well in the 2 hole then was dropped to 3 for awhile and struggled. He's hot again hitting 6th. He should move back up to #2.

That's too many numbers for one meaningless post. I've been talking to WilyMoRocks too long. :)

5+7 is 12
12 times 2 is 24.
24 x 3 is 72
72 - 6 is 66
66 + 2 is 68
68 + 1 = 69.

What's on your mind dude?

[Razor Shines]

Another thing on Dunn. He leads the team in SLG, OPS, Homeruns, and RBI and he's second in OBP. He should not be hitting 6th.

I think he should be planted in the #2 spot as long as he's a Red. I just makes so much sense. He's always gonna be a guy that gets on base a lot.

[bthomasiscool]

Well, Adam Dunn has performed like a #3 hitter. Why is he hitting 6th?

touche....

[BRM]

5+7 is 12
12 times 2 is 24.
24 x 3 is 72
72 - 6 is 66
66 + 2 is 68
68 + 1 = 69.

What's on your mind dude?

Sorry, I didn't mean for it to be that obvious. :devil:

[BRM]

I think he should be planted in the #2 spot as long as he's a Red. I just makes so much sense. He's always gonna be a guy that gets on base a lot.

I agree. He's always hit well in the #2 spot.

[Joseph]

Sorry, I didn't mean for it to be that obvious. :devil:

I didn't mean for it to be that juvenile either, but it's been a long day at work. :)

[WMR]

Gonzo started hitting like a #5 while he was hitting 7th. He was moved up and stayed hot, at least for now. Dunn hit well in the 2 hole then was dropped to 3 for awhile and struggled. He's hot again hitting 6th. He should move back up to #2.

That's too many numbers for one meaningless post. I've been talking to WilyMoRocks too long. :)

There's a point in this post somewhere, I'm sure of it. :confused:


:mooner:

[TheBigLebowski]

This lineup sucks!

I'm in.

[BRM]

There's a point in this post somewhere, I'm sure of it. :confused:


Well, if there were a point to it, I wouldn't expect you to get it.

:mooner:

[KronoRed]

Chicago Cubs like lineup.

They will score 7

[WMR]

Well, if there were a point to it, I wouldn't expect you to get it.

:mooner:

You and Jerry are on the same wavelength. :laugh:

[jesusfan]

Hasn't Saarloos been on Mechanics of the Game 3 straight games???

[redsmetz]

Jerry was pimping Gonzo's 20 HR ability in the paper today. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Jerry thinks that alone qualifies Gonzo to hit fifth.

Yeah, I saw that this morning. I thought he raised an interesting point:


Narron said he thinks Gonzalez's overall numbers are skewed by the fact he often hit eighth for the Florida Marlins.

"I think Alex - when he's selective - has a chance to really hit," Narron said. "I don't know throughout his career what the percentage is when he's hit eighth in the lineup, but that's a not an easy place to hit in the (NL). Get him a little protection and see what happens.

"So far it's paid off."

[Degenerate39]

Milton gets his first win tonight. I'm calling it :thumbup:

[redsmetz]

Milton gets his first win tonight. I'm calling it :thumbup:

Here here!

[Degenerate39]

Okay on the FSN's they're playing Poker Superstars but it says Reds @ Astros on the guide. I go to MLB6 and its still Poker Superstars? What the hell?

[reds44]

Ryan Freel and his .327 OBP stands in.

Freel leading off is worse then Seabass hitting 5th.

[reds44]

K.g.j

1-0

[Marc D]

JR with 2 out rally Killer

1-0 Reds

[Marc D]

Hatte grounds out

1-0 after 1/2

[Tom Servo]

I'll quickly fill in for Matt here

:griffey:
:jump:

[RedsMan3203]

Chat - Chat

[Marc D]

Biggio reaches on 0-2 grounder to sea bass

[Red in Chicago]

anyone else with directv that's not getting the game? it shows up on my guide under channel 739, but they're showing a poker game instead:confused:

[Marc D]

walk

berkman up, 2 on none out

uh oh

[jesusfan]

That Is Rediculous!!!

[ochoa30]

Eric milton is extremely unlucky

[CTA513]

Perfect time for a triple play.

[Marc D]

Bllop to right

bases loaded

0 out

griffey is very slow

[redsfan30]

That was not a good effort at all by Junior and it leads to two runs.

[reds44]

This may be the end of Eric Milton as a Red.

[Tom Servo]

Eric milton is extremely unlucky
It's a sign that he needs to go.

[Boston Red]

Clearly Milton's teammates hate him.

[Marc D]

double to RF

2-1 Astros

2nd and 3rd 0 out

griffey is very slow

[MrCinatit]

The Yankees are still in the market for another starter, right?
From this performance alone already, Eric would fit in perfectly.

[reds44]

The good news is Wandy Rodriguez sucks.

[redsfan30]

This may be the end of Eric Milton as a Red.

How is this inning Milton's fault? Gonzalez boots a simple grounder and Junior gives a poor effort on a ball in right.

[Marc D]

I despise Milton as a Red but this isn't his fault

Gonzo and Griffey owe him

[jesusfan]

Finally... 1 out, Milton hasnt pitched that bad guys... E-6, BB, bloop single that should've easily been caught, end of the bat double by Lee....

[Degenerate39]

anyone else with directv that's not getting the game? it shows up on my guide under channel 739, but they're showing a poker game instead:confused:

I've got the same problem. FSN South West is Poker but says Reds @ Astros, FSN Cincinnati is blacked out for me, RSNa is blacked out for me, MLB6 is poker.

[The_jbh]

This may be the end of Eric Milton as a Red.

please?

[jesusfan]

Pence singles to right... 3-1 Stros...

[ochoa30]

Not one decent hit ball

[jesusfan]

Double play ball right here would be great...

[reds44]

3-1

Still not Milton's fault? Why are Reds fans always trying to make excuses for Milton?

1 out
3 hits
3 runs

[red-in-la]

anyone else with directv that's not getting the game? it shows up on my guide under channel 739, but they're showing a poker game instead:confused:

I have the same problem....still on hold to DTV to ask why.

[Marc D]

Milton is getting blooped to death

[RedsFanInMD]

I'm also not getting the game here. It's blacked out on 638 (presumably because the Houston channel is supposed to be showing it) -- but they are playing poker on that channel!

[jesusfan]

Huge 6-4-3 DP!

[ochoa30]

3-1

Still not Milton's fault? Why are Reds fans always trying to make excuses for Milton?

1 out
3 hits
3 runs

Are you watching this game, if hes bad i will say it. He has been unlucky this year. I still think he stinks but he could use some help.

[redsfan30]

3-1

Still not Milton's fault? Why are Reds fans always trying to make excuses for Milton?

1 out
3 hits
3 runs

:laugh:

Who on this board has made one excuse for Eric Milton???

Of course, I forgot....booting a simple grounder and giving a horrible effort on a fly ball that should have easily been caught is somehow Milton's fault.

If it were Harang or Arroyo on the mound, would it still be the pitcher's fault?

[reds44]

I blame the defense on that one too.

That ball was smoked. Great turn by Seabass and BP.

[Boston Red]

One earned run.

[RedsMan3203]

638 is working just fine for me .... for directv users.

[reds44]

Are you watching this game, if hes bad i will say it. He has been unlucky this year. I still think he stinks but he could use some help.
No, he has been bad this year.

[Degenerate39]

I have the same problem....still on hold to DTV to ask why.

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue. Two others that I know of have this problem.

[reds44]

One earned run.
No, 3 earned runs.

[Degenerate39]

638 is working just fine for me .... for directv users.

Blacked out for me

[ochoa30]

No, he has been bad this year.

look at the first innings of his start. He has been hurt by bad D in every single one. He hasn't been good this year, but he has been decent.

[Boston Red]

I'm sorry, two earned, though the second run really should not have scored.

[Marc D]

No, he has been bad this year.


No kidding. fact still remains that this particular inning wasn't due to Milton getting shelled. It was ___ty defense.

[jesusfan]

Okay.... Milton sucks yes... That doesnt mean he is sucking tonight when we have already had a boot from Gonzo and a ball that should have been caught by Griff...

[CTA513]

No, 3 earned runs.

2 earned runs, the 1 unearned run is from the Gonzalez error.

[DoogMinAmo]

No, 3 earned runs.

We'll compromise, 2 earned runs.

[reds44]

2 earned runs, the 1 unearned run is from the Gonzalez error.
Oh yeah, that's true.

My bad.

[Cant Touch This]

I am getting poker in Michigan. FSN Cincinnati is blacked out. MLB EI channel is showing poker. Apparently, I didn't miss anything worth seeing in the bottom half of the inning, but I'd like to see baseball anyway.

[GSURedsfan]

Eat Milton's Contract. It's the only option to save the season. call me an idiot. I don't care....it's the only way.

Brent

[huber14]

is it me or is this ump really annoying?

[reds44]

Okay.... Milton sucks yes... That doesnt mean he is sucking tonight when we have already had a boot from Gonzo and a ball that should have been caught by Griff...
Griffey's never going to catch that ball anymore.

[Red in Chicago]

638 is working just fine for me .... for directv users.

where are you located? it's not working for me in chicago.

[Rotater Cuff]

Griffey should be ashamed calling himself a gold glove outfielder -even in the distant past - for that miserably lazy effort on the fly ball. Even Dunn gets that ball!

[RedsMan3203]

Eat Milton's Contract. It's the only option to save the season. call me an idiot. I don't care....it's the only way.

Brent

Idiot ;)

[redsfan30]

Griffey's never going to catch that ball anymore.

He pulled up and almost came to a complete stop. Even now, he has to catch that ball and is fully capable of it.

[jesusfan]

Eddie is going to blast one right here..

[flyer85]

Gonzo is going to surpass last years error total by the end of May

[reds44]

Griffey should be ashamed calling himself a gold glove outfielder -even in the distant past - for that miserably lazy effort on the fly ball. Even Dunn gets that ball!
And if he dives for it and gets hurt, people would call him stupid for diving.

[RedsMan3203]

where are you located? it's not working for me in chicago.

Columbus :)

[GSURedsfan]

Idiot ;)

Thanks man, I needed that. :laugh:

Brent

[redsfan30]

And if he dives for it and gets hurt, people would call him stupid for diving.

The point is, he didn't have to dive on that ball. If he runs through it, he catches it easily.

[reds44]

The point is, he didn't have to dive on that ball. If he runs through it, he catches it easily.
Obviously he didn't feel that way.

[Razor Shines]

He pulled up and almost came to a complete stop. Even now, he has to catch that ball and is fully capable of it.

Griffey's shown hustle on many plays in the outfield this year. I think he plain got fooled by that ball and was afraid of letting it get past him. He played that ball like a rookie who's not used to the outfield. IMO.

[jesusfan]

In other news... Ed Hartwell has agreed to terms with the Bengals!!

[redsfan30]

Obviously he didn't feel that way.

Hence, the poor effort.

He came almost to a complete stop while the ball was still in the air and the ball ended up one-hopping him (not rolling, one hop). You're telling me he shouldn't catch that ball?

[RedsMan3203]

In other news... Ed Hartwell has agreed to terms with the Bengals!!

I'll take it. :)

[jfar23]

Griffey trying his best to get Milton off the team, gotta commend his effort!

[Razor Shines]

And on that one. He is having a horrible game out there so far. Honestly he looks like a rookie, it's pretty bad.

[Marc D]

Another bloop to right mangled by JR

[jojo]

It's pretty obvious that Griffey is a minus defender in right as well as center... he just doesn't have the legs any longer (and really he doesn't have a righfielder's arm either)....

[jesusfan]

Griffey Caught One!!!

[Marc D]

Hey he caught one!!

2 out

[Marc D]

It's pretty obvious that Griffey is a minus defender in right as well as center... he just doesn't have the legs any longer (and really he doesn't have a righfielder's arm either)....


Compared to our LF'rs arm he does.

[Razor Shines]

It's pretty obvious that Griffey is a minus defender in right as well as center... he just doesn't have the legs any longer (and really he doesn't have a righfielder's arm either)....
IMO he's getting terrible reads on the ball. I wonder if it's his eyes.

[jesusfan]

Sorry if this is off topic.. But I can't wait for the Warriors and Mavs game later tonight... The Warriors are sooo fun to watch!!! As I type, Milton K's Ensberg... 3-1 after 2...

[Marc D]

K

Milty gets out of it

3-1 still

[alloverjr]

Good pitching by Milton there.

I don't believe I've ever said that.

[GSURedsfan]

Good pitching by Milton there.

I don't believe I've ever said that.

I know I never have. Atleast not in a Reds uniform.

Brent

[DoogMinAmo]

I think Milty must have slept with Kenny's sister or something. But in all seriousness, I have a sneaking suspicion that Griffey is taking his "demotion" to right field as a sign he does not have to give max effort all the time in the outfield, ala Bonds in left. Either that or he is just not getting a good read on the bat.

Considering the support he is getting, if Milty holds the stros to 4 over 6 innings, I will be satisfied.

[DoogMinAmo]

I have a theory about Freel's approach when there are two outs, I am curious to see how he does here.

[RedsMan3203]

I think Milty must have slept with Kenny's sister or something. But in all seriousness, I have a sneaking suspicion that Griffey is taking his "demotion" to right field as a sign he does not have to give max effort all the time in the outfield, ala Bonds in left. Either that or he is just not getting a good read on the bat.

Considering the support he is getting, if Milty holds the stros to 4 over 6 innings, I will be satisfied.

JR not playing 100% is like saying Bonds is clean.

*** 99% of the time

[Marc D]

Are we seeing a re-occurence of the slop throwing, nobody lefty shutting down the Reds lineup syndrome from years past?

[jesusfan]

BP and Freel fly out more than any other 1-2 combo I have ever seen!

[Will M]

IMO he's getting terrible reads on the ball. I wonder if it's his eyes.

i said this last night after the game.

Griffey = DH. His legs are too slow to even play LF/RF much less CF.
It is sad but it is the truth.

[ochoa30]

BP and Freel fly out more than any other 1-2 combo I have ever seen!

Atleast phillips has some pop, freel has none. He is such a waste when he hits the ball in the air.

[Marc D]

i said this last night after the game.

Griffey = DH. His legs are too slow to even play LF/RF much less CF.
It is sad but it is the truth.


DH or 1B

[red-in-la]

638 is NOW working......still on hold with DTV, but they apparently figured it out and lifted the blakout on 638.....try it again guys.

[Will M]

DH or 1B

could he play 1B? wouldn't the stretching be a problem with his surgically rebuilt legs?

[Marc D]

Foul pop in shallow RF.

Hatte and BP only ones in the picture.

[jesusfan]

This game is going to get ugly!

[RedlegNation]

I've got the same problem. FSN South West is Poker but says Reds @ Astros, FSN Cincinnati is blacked out for me, RSNa is blacked out for me, MLB6 is poker.

For what it's worth, I'm having the same problem and I'm not too happy about it. Fired off an email to DirecTV a little while ago. Useless, but I did it anyway.

[RedsMan3203]

Foul pop in shallow RF.

Hatte and BP only ones in the picture.

Marc - Its Conine tonight - Not Hatte. :beerme:

[jesusfan]

410 away... 2 down... 1st and 3rd...

[George Foster]

If Milton is in a ML uniform next year, it will be as a spring training invitee...he is done.

[Marc D]

Marc - Its Conine tonight - Not Hatte. :beerme:


My bad. I was wondering how hatte would have gotten out there that quick.

Young Body

[RedlegNation]

638 is NOW working......still on hold with DTV, but they apparently figured it out and lifted the blakout on 638.....try it again guys.

Thanks. At least we're getting something, even if it's three innings too late.

Let us know what DirecTV tells you.

[jesusfan]

Everett pops up again... He popped up 3 straight times to Ross the other night...

[RedsMan3203]

If Milton is in a ML uniform next year, it will be as a spring training invitee...he is done.

Another Brilliant mind of Redszone.

[Red in Chicago]

638 is NOW working......still on hold with DTV, but they apparently figured it out and lifted the blakout on 638.....try it again guys.

thanks r-i-l...i got hooked into watching the gop debate, so i guess i'll continue reading here for another 30 minutes

[jesusfan]

BP singles to right... JR up...

[redsmetz]

may I suggest a two homer night for Jr?

[jesusfan]

Now thats a player!

[George Foster]

Now thats a player!

A HOF'er....no doubt..

[RedsMan3203]

may I suggest a two homer night for Jr?

Maybe next time.

[jesusfan]

Nice play by Ensberg... mid 4.. 3-1 Stros

[DoogMinAmo]

They are not making Wandy pitch, they are just swinging away like they are in a weal hurry to get to bed.

[Razor Shines]

A HOF'er....no doubt..

What did he do? I stepped out.

[RedsFanInMD]

What did he do? I stepped out.

I'm guessing the HOF quote was about Biggio who made a great catch on KGJ's fly ball.

[Razor Shines]

I'm guessing the HOF quote was about Biggio who made a great catch on KGJ's fly ball.

Ok, I figured it was sarcasm because Jr. struck out looking, or jogged to first or something.

I wish I'd have seen it.

[captainmorgan07]

i think milton needs to be taken out

[Strikes Out Looking]

i think milton needs to be taken out

I think he should've never been put in.

[RedlegNation]

i think milton needs to be taken out

and shot?

[RedsMan3203]

This place is DOA

[Degenerate39]

and shot?

:laugh:

[Degenerate39]

Is that Roger Clemens pitching against the Reds?

[Marc D]

We are making a very average pitcher look very good.

[kbrake]

and shot?

first time I have laughed all night...thank you.

[Falls City Beer]

This game is a case study in the difference between a #5 pitcher (Rodriguez) and a piece of garbage.

[reds44]

Milton with an "unlucky" ERA north of 5.

On his way to being 0-5 too.

[RedsMan3203]

We are making a very average pitcher look very good.

That is normal; but on the other hand we can make a very good pitcher look very average.

[TheBigLebowski]

This team's struggles against left-handed pitching are legendary.

The really bad legends.

[RedsMan3203]

Milton with an "unlucky" ERA north of 5.

On his way to being 0-5 too.

Last time I looked it was still under 5, and there is another 4 innings to play.

[TheBigLebowski]

This game is a case study in the difference between a #5 pitcher (Rodriguez) and a piece of garbage.

No. This is the Cincinnati Reds vs. a left-handed starter.

[Razor Shines]

This game is a case study in the difference between a #5 pitcher (Rodriguez) and a piece of garbage.

Wandy Rodriguez is also garbage, it's just that the Astro's don't pay 9 mil for their garbage.

[Degenerate39]

Nice Norris!

[Marc D]

That is normal; but on the other hand we can make a very good pitcher look very average.


Like who?

[TheBigLebowski]

Ryan Freel....wow.

[Marc D]

Freel is an absolute hack

[reds44]

Ryan Freel's OBP is now approaching .300.

Stop hititng him leadoff.Stop playing him over EE or Josh.

[TheBigLebowski]

There is no point in playing him right now. He's deleterious to our chances of winning.

[VR]

This game is a case study in the difference between a #5 pitcher (Rodriguez) and a piece of garbage.

except when you look at the stats.

[reds44]

except when you look at the stats.
They both suck.

[Marc D]

Ryan Freel's OBP is now approaching .300.

Stop hititng him leadoff.Stop playing him over EE or Josh.


Stop playing the "super sub" every day. IIRC he's had exactly 1 game off this year.

[Razor Shines]

Jerry should get tossed here. Fire somebody up.

[reds44]

Stop playing the "super sub" every day. IIRC he's had exactly 1 game off this year.
He can play everyday, just ask redszone.

[Marc D]

Willie mays hayes should be embarrassed to argue this

[VR]

wha haapun

[Razor Shines]

Willie mays hayes should be embarrassed to argue this

You could tell that he didn't foul it off?

[oneupper]

REDS are giving way too may ABs to Freel and Phillips.

[reds44]

I really like Norris Hopper off the bench.

[Razor Shines]

Just hit it in the Crawford boxes.

[reds44]

REDS are giving way too may ABs to Freel and Phillips.
Phillips hasn't been good, but he hasn't been OMG bad like Freel.

[Marc D]

You could tell that he didn't foul it off?


Awful swing at an awful pitch. He should just sit down and shut up.

[TheBigLebowski]

With what do we struggle worse - left handed starters or two out hitting??

Best of both worlds - we need a two out base hit against a LH starter.

[Razor Shines]

Awful swing at an awful pitch. He should just sit down and shut up.

So what. If he fouled it off he should ask the ump to get help. Why would he "sit down and shut up" if he really did get a piece of it?

[griffeyfreak4]

I'd rather have Hammy in to gain experience against lefties, so what if he isn't great.

He couldn't be much worse than this........

[griffeyfreak4]

ugh

[Razor Shines]

I'd rather have Hammy in to gain experience against lefties, so what if he isn't great.

He couldn't be much worse than this........

Maybe but he was pressing a little bit, I think it was the right move to give him a night off. And then right back in there tomorrow.

[captainmorgan07]

jr with the only reds bat that looks good tonite

[reds44]

It's going to be a long year if we keep seeing Conine and Seabass as the 4/5 for much longer.

[griffeyfreak4]

It's going to be a long year if we keep seeing Conine and Seabass as the 4/5 for much longer.
couldn't agree more

[jesusfan]

It's going to be a long year if we keep seeing Conine and Seabass as the 4/5 for much longer.

Not for me... I'll just quit watching if its going to be this crap all year... Ah, what am I saying, I'll watch and be mad every single game!

[jesusfan]

Hey Grande Oswalt pitched last night... IDIOT!

[reds44]

Can somebody please tell me why Adam Dunn and his 8 homers, 16 RBIs, .265 batting average, and .924 OPS is hitting behind the likes of:

Ryan Freel (.242 BA/.614 OPS)
Phillips (.759 OPS)

Even if they started hot, Conine and Gonalez?

Why is Adam Dunn batting 6th in thiss lineup? It makes no sense.

[jesusfan]

Line out to Youngbody... 2 down

[VR]

I think the Reds have now scored 2 runs in Milty's 27 innings?

[Razor Shines]

Hey Grande Oswalt pitched last night... IDIOT!

Take it easy buddy. GG making a mistake is not the end of the world.

[flyer85]

It's going to be a long year ... you can stop there

[Razor Shines]

Can somebody please tell me why Adam Dunn and his 8 homers, 16 RBIs, .265 batting average, and .924 OPS is hitting behind the likes of:

Ryan Freel (.242 BA/.614 OPS)
Phillips (.759 OPS)

Even if they started hot, Conine and Gonalez?

Why is Adam Dunn batting 6th in thiss lineup? It makes no sense.

I agree it doesn't. Dunn should be 2nd. There's really nothing else to say.

[Marc D]

Can somebody please tell me why Adam Dunn and his 8 homers, 16 RBIs, .265 batting average, and .924 OPS is hitting behind the likes of:

Ryan Freel (.242 BA/.614 OPS)
Phillips (.759 OPS)

Even if they started hot, Conine and Gonalez?

Why is Adam Dunn batting 6th in thiss lineup? It makes no sense.

Because Jerry likes to play the hot hand

[jesusfan]

Pop to BP... 4-1 end of 6..

[reds44]

Because Jerry likes to play the hot hand
Then why is Dunn and his 3 homers in 4 nights batting 6th?

The hot hand logic doesn't apply here. Especially to Freel and Phillips.

[jesusfan]

Take it easy buddy. GG making a mistake is not the end of the world.

Just playing buddy...

[Marc D]

Then why is Dunn and his 3 homers in 4 nights batting 6th?

The hot hand logic doesn't apply here. Especially to Freel and Phillips.


sarcasam font was on

[jesusfan]

Rodriguez with a lucky catch... 1 down

[jesusfan]

Dunn singles to right... Eddie needs a big hit here...

[Marc D]

Nothing like a visit from the Reds to turn around a bad player or a bad team.

[KronoRed]

Can somebody please tell me why Adam Dunn and his 8 homers, 16 RBIs, .265 batting average, and .924 OPS is hitting behind the likes of:

Ryan Freel (.242 BA/.614 OPS)
Phillips (.759 OPS)

Even if they started hot, Conine and Gonalez?

Why is Adam Dunn batting 6th in thiss lineup? It makes no sense.

Because, he's not a "run producer"

;)

[jesusfan]

Cod Toffey in the pen...

[vaticanplum]

Because, he's not a "run producer"

;)

Slothly. Also, he is slothly.

[guttle11]

You ever had to move something with 4 or so guys and one guy looks like he's trying but doesn't really hold much weight? He doesn't really hinder you too much, but he's making everyone else work harder. I hate that guy.

That's Milton. Go get a neighbor to replace him.

[jesusfan]

You ever had to move something with 4 or so guys and one guy looks like he's trying but doesn't really hold much weight. He doesn't really hinder you too much, but he's making everyone else work harder?

That's Milton. Go get a neighbor to replace him.

Good analogy...

[KronoRed]

Slothly. Also, he is slothly.

Jabba the Hut would bat 6th

[jesusfan]

Praying for a walk doesnt work.... good AB though..

[Marc D]

Career high for K's in a game for this pud.

[guttle11]

So close!

Good job Ross.

[jesusfan]

Ross doubles in Dunn... 4-2 now

[Razor Shines]

Wow. Hunter Pence throws like a.....well Johnny Damon.

[reds44]

4-2

[jesusfan]

Castro P-hitting...

[guttle11]

Castro P-hitting...

More like pinch-outing...

[keeganbrick]

Castro???? lol

[oneupper]

Let Saarloos hit.

[flyer85]

game on the line and the best the Reds have is Castro

[Marc D]

juan bleepin castro PHing again

[reds44]

And he PH's with Juan freaking Castro.

Unbelieveable.

[Razor Shines]

Maybe he'll walk him.

[Razor Shines]

You better not swing here.

[KronoRed]

More like pinch-outing...

You're on fire tonight

[BRM]

game on the line and the best the Reds have is Castro

That's what an anemic bench gets you.

[keeganbrick]

I dont care if there is a lefty on the mound. You have Hamilton, Valentin, and Hatte on bench that are much better hitters than Castro.

[VR]

Castro is overdue this year for one of those "why in the heck is Castro pinch-hitti.... oh, 2 run jack for Juanito"

[guttle11]

You're on fire tonight

They make it so easy...

[reds44]

Don't swing.

[BRM]

Would it be legal for Juan to come to the plate without a bat in his hands?

[reds44]

lol @ Castro swinging 3-1.

[Razor Shines]

Well hopefully we'll get to see him double switched for EE too.

[guttle11]

Castro is what he is...

At least they got one back. For now.

[Tom Servo]

Good one Juan.

[Marc D]

weak flyball to RF

shocking

[reds44]

Would it be legal for Juan to come to the plate without a bat in his hands?
I didn't realize he wasn't doing that already.

[Razor Shines]

Would it be legal for Juan to come to the plate without a bat in his hands?

He should at least have the bat screwed to his helmet.

[TheBigLebowski]

Please please please PLEASE get rid of this guy so Narron will no longer be able to use him. At all. I am soooooo freaking angry.

Why are we cursed with poor managers?

[keeganbrick]

Castro should just stick to making his FSN commercials.

[BRM]

He should at least have the bat screwed to his helmet.

Now that would be funny.

[rotnoid]

Please please please PLEASE get rid of this guy so Narron will no longer be able to use him. At all. I am soooooo freaking angry.

Why are we cursed with poor managers?

Unfortunately, you get what you pay for.

[reds44]

Why did we keep this dude over Harris again?

Give me Harris.
Give me Keppinger.
Give me Herr.

[vaticanplum]

Unfortunately, you get what you pay for.

and that's why love is free.

[guttle11]

Castro should just put "Larson" on the back of his jersey.

He hits like Brandon, and is the baseball version of Kyle.

[CTA513]

The Reds have Jeff Keppinger in the minors if they are wanting a right handed bat for the bench that hits for average and walks more than he strikesout.

[BRM]

and that's why love is free.

Huh? It costs me $100 an hour.

[jfar23]

Please please please PLEASE get rid of this guy so Narron will no longer be able to use him. At all. I am soooooo freaking angry.

Why are we cursed with poor managers?The only thing more confusing than the fact that he is on the roster is the way Narron uses him.

[rotnoid]

The Reds have Jeff Keppinger in the minors if they are wanting a right handed bat for the bench that hits for average and walks more than he strikesout.

Why would they want that? We're looking for 3 run homers. ;)

[reds44]

For the record, I would have used just about anybody but Coffey right now.