Redlegs vs Redbirds 09/01/2007

[oneupper]

Didn't see this started:

Cincinnati

J. Hamilton cf
J. Keppinger 3b
K. Griffey Jr. rf
B. Phillips 2b
A. Dunn lf
A. Gonzalez ss
S. Hatteberg 1b
D. Ross c
P. Dumatrait p

St. Louis

D. Eckstein ss
R. Ankiel rf
A. Pujols 1b
R. Ludwick lf
J. Edmonds cf
Y. Molina c
M. Cairo 2b
A. Wainwright p
B. Ryan 3b

[Matt700wlw]

The Cardinals are licking their chops...

Surprise us, Dumatrait!

[WVRedsFan]

I'm seriously considering watching tonight's game on Extra Innings with the Cardinals announcers even though we have Fox Sports Cincinnati on local cable. Last night was brutal with Grande acting excited everytime Pujols did anything. Most annoying was his calling him "Albert" like he was one of the Reds players. At one point, he announced at the end of the inning, "Albert's up next!' as if Reds fans cared.

Would someone please tell him he's the Reds announcer? I used to remember the Reds PA guy announcing the Reds players in a "sunny" voice and low-keying the opposition. Not George. If he were the PA announcer at GABP, he'd yell "the gold glover Albert is now batting!" Makes me ill.

[Matt700wlw]

I'm seriously considering watching tonight's game on Extra Innings with the Cardinals announcers even though we have Fox Sports Cincinnati on local cable. Last night was brutal with Grande acting excited everytime Pujols did anything. Most annoying was his calling him "Albert" like he was one of the Reds players. At one point, he announced at the end of the inning, "Albert's up next!' as if Reds fans cared.

Would someone please tell him he's the Reds announcer? I used to remember the Reds PA guy announcing the Reds players in a "sunny" voice and low-keying the opposition. Not George. If he were the PA announcer at GABP, he'd yell "the gold glover Albert is now batting!" Makes me ill.

You'd think a 39 year old veteran of the broadcasting industry would know which team he is affiliated with.

[mbgrayson]

Cardinals:
vs. RH Starter, 40-44, Home ERA vs. RH 4.69
vs. LH Starter, 24-22, Home ERA vs. LH 4.43

Reds:
vs. RH Starter, 42-42, Road ERA vs. RH 4.63
vs. LH Starter, 20-30, Road ERA vs. LH 4.41

[oneupper]

Listening to the Cardinals' announcers is painful. I had them last night on MLB.tv and opted for the mute button.

[WVRedsFan]

Bad news. There is no Cardinals feed. And George did the entire Cardinal lineup by last name except "Albert".

I'm going to puke.

[Matt700wlw]

Dumatrait will a little more velocity it seems....89-90...

Actually he's hitting 92-93 at times

[WVRedsFan]

Man, this place is dead...

[WVRedsFan]

Reds get a run on a David Ross double. 1-0 Runners on 2nd and third with the pitcher at bat.

[Matt700wlw]

Man, this place is dead...

[WVRedsFan]

A hit an error and a double and the Reds lead 1-0 in the second inning.

[VR]

Two outs, ball over CF head, rattles around....how does Gonzo not score? (I'm only listening)

[WVRedsFan]

Two outs, ball over CF head, rattles around....how does Gonzo not score? (I'm only listening)

Held up by Berry. Bad throw, and he should have scored. Gonzo was halfway home when Berry put his brakes on.

[CTA513]

Two outs, ball over CF head, rattles around....how does Gonzo not score? (I'm only listening)

It looked like Gonzalez wanted to try and score, but Berry held him up.

[WVRedsFan]

George making excuses for Edmunds and listing his injuries as he strikes out.

Yes!

[Matt700wlw]

George making excuses for Edmunds and listing his injuries as he strikes out.

Yes!

So was yesterday's a fake job?

[Red in Chicago]

babe molina does it again...are you serious:rolleyes:

[Tom Servo]

Yadier freakin Molina, again...

[WVRedsFan]

So was yesterday's a fake job?

Probably.

George excited about Molina's HR. 1-1

[Matt700wlw]

Yadier freakin' Molina....

Wow.

[WVRedsFan]

Yadier freakin' Molina....

Wow.

And according to our "voice," Molina's brilliant as a catcher, too.

[CTA513]

Dumatrait did a good job putting that one right down the middle to Molina.

[Matt700wlw]

And according to our "voice," Molina's brilliant as a catcher, too.



I see.

[VR]

10 for 17 against the Reds now.

Wow.

[Red in Chicago]

why is this guy starting for us? and why do i bother wasting another saturday night watching?

[Tom Servo]

Interesting shoes Brendan Ryan has on.

[Matt700wlw]

Nice socks

[Tom Servo]

BP seriously need a gold glove. I will be extremely mad when he doesn't win it this year.

[Always Red]

BP seriously need a gold glove. I will be extremely mad when he doesn't win it this year.

Then get yourself ready to be mad. I agree; BP deserves it. But Utley is the media darling, he'll win it easily.

[VR]

Reds could really get a big advantage for tomorrow if they can get Wainwright on the ropes here. 7 bully innings yesterday, Wainwright at 60 pitches already in the 3rd.

[Matt700wlw]

I'm surprised Edmonds didn't dive for that one...and of course doing a summersault in the process...

[Always Red]

I'm surprised Edmonds didn't dive for that one...and of course doing a summersault in the process...

...while juggling flaming chainsaws...

[CTA513]

Did anyone see the replay on FSN that showed Dunn getting hit by a pitch in his first at bat tonight, but the ump didn't give him first?

[Tom Servo]

oh that just figures...

[Matt700wlw]

And the wheels begin to fall off...

[Matt700wlw]

Nice job, Dumatrait

[OnBaseMachine]

Six baserunners in three innings. Typical Adam Wainwright. He doesn't impress me at all. I see his ceiling as a 4th starter.

[Always Red]

Did anyone see the replay on FSN that showed Dunn getting hit by a pitch in his first at bat tonight, but the ump didn't give him first?

And TLR didn't pull his pitcher out of the game?? :eek:

[Matt700wlw]

I don't know why, but David Eckstein bugs me.

[edabbs44]

Six baserunners in three innings. Typical Adam Wainwright. He doesn't impress me at all. I see his ceiling as a 4th starter.

I would love to have Wainwright in the Cincy rotation. Just turned 26, ERA at 3.86 after it being over 5 in early June.

[OnBaseMachine]

I would love to have Wainwright in the Cincy rotation. Just turned 26, ERA at 3.86 after it being over 5 in early June.

Yeah, I would like to have him as my 4th or 5th starter. He's fine back there but he's no where near a No. 1 or 2 starter.

[Matt700wlw]

Harang
Arroyo
Wainwright


That wouldn't be a bad start...

[edabbs44]

Yeah, I would like to have him as my 4th or 5th starter. He's fine back there but he's no where near a No. 1 or 2 starter.

Time will tell, but he's been pitching like a #1 since the ASB.

[OnBaseMachine]

Time will tell, but he's been pitching like a #1 since the ASB.

Only nine starts. Matt Belisle pitched like a no. 1 or 2 in April. Pitchers go on hot streaks.

[edabbs44]

Only nine starts. Matt Belisle pitched like a no. 1 or 2 in April. Pitchers go on hot streaks.

Exactly...time will tell.

[VR]

glad they let Wainwright off the hook with 6 pitches.

[Matt700wlw]

Is this the Dumatrait downfall?

[edabbs44]

Could be Matthew...could be.

[Matt700wlw]

sigh.

Bad throw by Phillips...that's rare.

I think Phillips feet got goofy on him

[Matt700wlw]

Should have been out of the inning.....and here we go again.

[WVRedsFan]

Taller first baseman probably would have had it?

George excited over Edmunds' hit...:rolleyes:

[Matt700wlw]

Reds season:

http://media3.guzer.com/pictures/elephant_toilet.jpg

[penantboundreds]

george like had an O when Edmonds hit that ball

[CTA513]

sigh.

Bad throw by Phillips...that's rare.

I think Phillips feet got goofy on him

Phillips stepped off the bag to try and avoid a slide by Pujols, but Pujols then decided to not go to second and instead ran in Phillips throwing lane.

[penantboundreds]

"edmonds doesnt have the speed he used to but he will take advantage of the little things, he knows how to play the game"

[Matt700wlw]

That sound you hear the Reds bullpen coming back to Earth while Mackanin's hopes at the full time job slip away...


What chance he may have had anyway...

[Patrick Bateman]

Phillips stepped off the bag to try and avoid a slide by Pujols, but Pujols then decided to not go to second and instead ran in Phillips throwing lane.\

Pujols ran directly at Phillips, and wasn't close to second base. It was an obvious case of interference, and the Reds got screwed for4 runs.

[pahster]

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Pujols ran directly at Phillips, and wasn't close to second base. It was an obvious case of interference, and the Reds got screwed for4 runs.

Absolutely. Even the Cards' terrible weekend announcing team (who repeatedly have professed their dislike for Phillips because of his "showboating") thought Pujols interfered.

[Matt700wlw]

Absolutely. Even the Cards' terrible weekend announcing team (who repeatedly have professed their dislike for Phillips because of his "showboating) thought Pujols interfered.

Nobody showboats more than their boy Jimmy Edmonds

[WVRedsFan]

Even though he got a hit tonight, Ross is clearly the Reds #2 automatic out behind Jason Ellison (who'll probably start tomorrow)

[OnBaseMachine]

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Pujols ran directly at Phillips, and wasn't close to second base. It was an obvious case of interference, and the Reds got screwed for4 runs.

Cardinals get away with anything.

Nine baserunners in 5.2 innings by Wainwright...very typical start for him.

[Matt700wlw]

Even though he got a hit tonight, Ross is clearly the Reds #2 automatic out behind Jason Ellison (who'll probably start tomorrow)

Have to keep him sharp...


yeah.

[CTA513]

Hamilton struck out on a ball around shoulder high.

[Matt700wlw]

What happened to the defensive minded, focused, well playing, high energy club that started under Pete Mackanin?

They're back to their old ways....

[Red in Chicago]

What happened to the defensive minded, focused, well playing, high energy club that started under Pete Mackanin?

They're back to their old ways....

In all honesty, shouldn't we be more existed by the fact that they're playing back to their norm, so Pete won't be invited back next year?

[Matt700wlw]

In all honesty, shouldn't we be more existed by the fact that they're playing back to their norm, so Pete won't be invited back next year?

I don't think he had a shot from day one. I really don't, barring a miracle....there will be no miracle.

Now Gonzo's shaken up....he gots a boo boo

[Matt700wlw]

may as well

:laugh: :roll: :laugh: :roll: :laugh: :roll: :ughmamoru :owned:

[Red in Chicago]

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[CTA513]

Gosling is the guy who the Reds didn't want to risk losing on waivers.

[alloverjr]

Gosling is the guy who the Reds didn't want to risk losing on waivers.

Speaks volumes of their talent evaluation abilities.

[Matt700wlw]

September starting out like a steamy pile of crud.

[KronoRed]

September starting out like a steamy pile of crud.

Reds just making sure we're concentrating on football

[Red in Chicago]

Maybe Cyclone should stop reviewing each upcoming series, like he did with the Pirates and Cards;)

[Matt700wlw]

Reds just making sure we're concentrating on football

It's working.

9 days!!!! (5 technically)

[edabbs44]

It's amazing how many guys on this roster are of absolutely no use to a major league baseball team.

[Matt700wlw]

Clay Buchholtz taking a no hitter into the 9th inning

[OnBaseMachine]

Clay Buchholtz taking a no hitter into the 9th inning

Second major league start.

[Matt700wlw]

Go Clay!

[CTA513]

1-2-3 inning for Coutlangus

[Matt700wlw]

Save time, Tony....put somebody in right and bring Ankiel to finish it off

[Matt700wlw]

They may get swept.

Nice call, FCB...unfortunately

[Cyclone792]

Maybe Cyclone should stop reviewing each upcoming series, like he did with the Pirates and Cards;)

I'm not sure if I should take credit for handing out the kiss of death or not. The Reds will be 2-4 since those threads came back for the road trip, but three of those four losses had starting pitchers of Elizardo Ramirez, Tom Shearn, and Phil Dumatrait.

Heading into this road trip, the Reds' postseason hopes was slim to none, with slim heading for the door, but it was at least slightly interesting. Now it's safe to say that, barring another six game winning streak very soon, slim's on a train heading outta town.

[oneupper]

Tidbit

Was at the Marlins- Phillies game.

Passed Tony Perez in the concourse on the Club Level.

That's it...Carry on.

[KittyDuran]

They may get swept.

Nice call, FCB...unfortunatelySince Arroyo seems to dislike playing day games, that'll probably happen...:(

[CTA513]

Phillips is not happy with what Pujols did on that double play ball.


From John Fays blog:


Cards 11, Reds 3 (thems fighting words)

You've got to admire Brandon Phillips' honesty.

He didn't like the fact that Albert Pujols didn't slide and he said so.

“That shows me has no respect for me,” Phillips said. “He tried to hurt me. If you don’t slide, you try to hurt a player. That taught me a lesson. Lesson learned.

“Just throw it through the (runner). That’s just real talk.”

The play happened as Phillips tried to turn a double play. If he turned it, the Reds get out of the fifth with a 2-1 lead. Instead, they came out of the inning down 5-2.

Phillips tried to talk to Pujols after the play.

“That just let me further know that he doesn't respect me turning a double play,” Phillips said. “From now on, I got to throw the ball through the guy – regardless of who it is.”

Told of Phillips comments, Pujols said: “I play the game hard. I play the game hard every day. Next time, I'll put him into left field.”

Sunday's first pitch is at 2:15 Cincinnati time. I can't wait.

[WVRedsFan]

Phillips is not happy with what Pujols did on that double play ball.


From John Fays blog:

This says a lot. "Albert" may be a Gold Glover and Mr. Everything to some, but it was a clear case of interference and an intentional act. Putting Phillips into left field and the threat of such show he has no class.

But I already knew that anyway.

Hail St. Louis. :thumbdown

[Tom Servo]

Wow. I hope Bronson plunks Albert tomorrow.

[Matt700wlw]

Phillips is not happy with what Pujols did on that double play ball.


Then somebody should do something about it....somebody should have done something about it last night, but as always, the "nice guy Reds" let another team do what they want.

[Falls City Beer]

Wow. I hope Bronson plunks Albert tomorrow.

If he does so, let's hope it's with 2 outs in the ninth with the Reds ahead by 15 runs. Otherwise, they'll have to bring in the, ehem, bullpen when Bronson gets ejected.

[KronoRed]

If he does so, let's hope it's with 2 outs in the ninth with the Reds ahead by 15 runs. Otherwise, they'll have to bring in the, ehem, bullpen when Bronson gets ejected.

Seasons over, plunk em all.