9/28/2007 Reds vs Midget Bears

[cumberlandreds]

Lineup for the Reds per Trent. I guess this our A lineup such as it is for now.

Friday, September 28, 2007
Redlegs v. Cubbies 9.28

Redlegs:
Hopper cf
Keppinger ss
Votto 1b
Phillips 2b
Encarnacion 3b
Valentin c
Coats lf
Ellison rf
Arroyo p

[WVRedsFan]

Lineup for the Reds per Trent. I guess this our A lineup such as it is for now.

Friday, September 28, 2007
Redlegs v. Cubbies 9.28

Redlegs:
Hopper cf
Keppinger ss
Votto 1b
Phillips 2b
Encarnacion 3b
Valentin c
Coats lf
Ellison rf
Arroyo p

It looks like the only threat in the bottom third of the order is the pitcher, but that's September-October ball every year it seems with the Reds.

[oneupper]

Cubbies can start hoisting the flag. No way that lineup gets to Zambrano.

[Matt700wlw]

Ellison starting EVERY DAY makes me want to weep...


I guess there isn't much else, is there?

[cumberlandreds]

Ellison starting EVERY DAY makes me want to weep...


I guess there isn't much else, is there?

Can Cantu play the outfield? I would rather have his bat in there,especially against the Cubbies.

[WVRedsFan]

Can Cantu play the outfield? I would rather have his bat in there,especially against the Cubbies.

I asked that question the other night and pedro and I finally agreed on something--that he couldn't be any worse than anyone else out there and secondly, he might be a threat to get a timely hit.

[Matt700wlw]

I asked that question the other night and pedro and I finally agreed on something--that he couldn't be any worse than anyone else out there and secondly, he might be a threat to get a timely hit.

I'd rather try it.

[BRM]

Can Cantu play the outfield? I would rather have his bat in there,especially against the Cubbies.

They could just put Votto in LF and Cantu at 1B like last night. Hopper, Ellison, and Coats may just be the most punchless outfield I've seen in a long while.

[Matt700wlw]

They could just put Votto in LF and Cantu at 1B like last night. Hopper, Ellison, and Coats may just be the most punchless outfield I've seen in a long while.

I've been back and forth on Dunn this season....keep him, trade him, keep him, trade him.

This is evidence what a lineup can look like without him or Griffey

[BRM]

I've been back and forth on Dunn this season....keep him, trade him, keep him, trade him. I feel like John Kerry :cool:

This is evidence what a lineup can look like without him or Griffey

I've never budged on Dunn. I've always felt they should keep him and try to sign him long-term. I'm only advocating Votto in LF right now because of how pitiful the alternatives are.

[KronoRed]

Can Cantu play the outfield? I would rather have his bat in there,especially against the Cubbies.

He can't play the IF, why not throw him out there? ;)

[Falls City Beer]

Cubbies can start hoisting the flag. No way that lineup gets to Zambrano.

BTW, this team doesn't need Dunn. Having him out of the lineup doesn't put a dent in this offense. :)

[Hoosier Red]

It's simple, Jorge obviously can't play the outfield.

[Falls City Beer]

Dunn's not just the engine of the offense--he's the chassis, the frame, the windows, the seats, the headlights, the radiator; this squad is the Carl's Jr. balls you put on the antenna.

[Matt700wlw]

Cubs getting applause already...during BP.


Ugh. Stupid Cubs "fans"

[CTA513]

Cubs getting applause already...during BP.


Ugh. Stupid Cubs "fans"

Someone get security to toss them out.

:p:

[Matt700wlw]

Ugh.

0-2 pitch gone and crowd goes wild

:thumbdown:

[Reds Fanatic]

Soriano leads off with a homer. 1-0 Cubs.

[CTA513]

He threw him a fastball after making him look bad on breaking balls.


:bang:

[OnBaseMachine]

He threw him a fastball after making him look bad on breaking balls.


:bang:

It's amazing how many times a Reds pitcher had did that this season (make someone look bad on one pitch and then follow it up with a different pitch that gets smoked).

[MrCinatit]

When did they take the ivy off the outfield walls in Wrigley?

Oh...wait...the Reds are at home? Huh.

[Razor Shines]

Grande about the Cubs OF "They are an offensive outfield."

That's true but certainly no more offensive than Ellison being in the Reds outfield.

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto has had a bunch of atbats lately where he got ahead 3-0, 3-1, and the atbat resulted in an out. He's been awesome through his first 75 plate appearances but he'll be even better once he's able to finish at atbat and draw the walk. But you gotta love the fact that he works the count deep and makes the pitcher work.

[Matt700wlw]

I like his patience, for sure.

The rest will come with experience...

[Matt700wlw]

The Reds so far living up to their title as "non-contender"

[oneupper]

Brewers about to file a grievance against the REDS for lack of effort.

[CTA513]

Passed ball #8 for Valentin

[Matt700wlw]

The Reds should just make Valentin the DH...

Wait, wrong league...

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice catch by Hopper but a run scores on the sac fly.

[Matt700wlw]

Fay, as well, suspects the Reds will look outside for their new manager...

Not pulling the "interim" tag off of Pete gives it away

[oneupper]

Nice catch by Hopper but a run scores on the sac fly.

Ball actually hits the runner (replay says).

[Reds Fanatic]

The passed ball gave the Cubs a run. 2-0 Cubs mid 2nd.

[Matt700wlw]

I'm not supposed to mention that I just heard Dusty Baker's named mentioned...as a possibility in 2008........not just a possibility because he's out there either....

I just couldn't help it.




That scares me.

:pray:

[lollipopcurve]

I agree with Welsh -- I don't think Zambrano's right. He was pushing the ball up there in the first.

[CTA513]

I agree with Welsh -- I don't think Zambrano's right. He was pushing the ball up there in the first.

He could roll it up to the plate and the Reds would still swing at it.

;)

[Matt700wlw]

Well...speak of the devil....

Guess who's on TV....


Dusty Baker

[Matt700wlw]

These Cubs "fans" make me want to vomit.

[MrCinatit]

Note to Chris: Stop interviewing Cubs fans.

[CTA513]

Arroyo finally has a 1-2-3 inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

The Mets historic collapse continues. Their pitcher Oliver Perez has hit 3 batters in an inning and they are losing 4-1 to the Marlins.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto and Phillips single. 1st and 2nd with 1 out.

[Matt700wlw]

Votto out.

Mark Berry vs Alfonso Soriano is not working well...

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarncacion singles but Votto is thrown out at the plate.

[CTA513]

3rd base coach of the year

[CTA513]

Still 2-0 Cubs after 4 innings.

[Red in Chicago]

not a very good slide by votto getting thrown out at home, but berry's decisions do make you scratch your head

[Matt700wlw]

Note to Reds pitchers....Soriano will hit a fastball....SO QUIT THROWING IT!!!


If I know this...you would think they would.

[OnBaseMachine]

Amazingly, Arroyo continues to make Soriano look stupid on the curveball only to fire him a fastball down the middle on the next pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee homers and with the Reds lineup that may the game. 4-0 Cubs.

[Matt700wlw]

The Reds are going to hand the Cubs the divison on a platter...


Way to spoil the party, boys!

[MrCinatit]

So much for being spoilers, and so much for making Cubs fans shut up.

[oneupper]

The Reds are going to hand the Cubs the divison on a platter...


Way to spoil the party, boys!

Won't matter. Brewers not capable of winning 2 of 3 from Padres either.

[redsfan4445]

what i cant stand? hearing Grande sound like he is ROOTING for the Cubs hitters and hearing those dang Cubs fans BLAH!!

[Matt700wlw]

Sticking my hand in a blender may bring more enjoyment than watching the Cubs win the Central.

[MrCinatit]

Sticking my hand in a blender may bring more enjoyment than watching the Cubs win the Central.

Hey, there is always hope that they will be knocked out in the first round. :D

[oneupper]

Arroyo hitting better than Coats and Ellison.

[Reds Fanatic]

Brewers up 2-0 on the Padres after 1.

[Matt700wlw]

:laugh:

Cowboy: "Whoever said Joey Votto can't cover a lot of ground doesn't know what they're talking about."

[oneupper]

Brewers up 2-0 on the Padres after 1.

A Brewers win coupled with a Cubs win tonight is a nightmare scenario.

It gives the Cubs a chance to clinch (and celebrate) on the field tomorrow night.

EDIT: ITS WORSE....AFTERNOON game on National TV.

[Matt700wlw]

A Brewers win coupled with a Cubs win tonight is a nightmare scenario.

It gives the Cubs a chance to clinch (and celebrate) on the field tomorrow night.

On FOX TV....in front of the nation.

[MrCinatit]

Meanwhile, the Mets are losing 6-3 in the forth, while Philly is up 2-0 in the fifth. Wow.

[oneupper]

This is painful to watch.

[oneupper]

Coffey in.

Coffey, Majewski, etc, etc.

2008 Tryouts.

[Red in Chicago]

coffey "effectively wild" tonight

[Reds Fanatic]

Worst idea ever doing a TV broadcast from the stands on a night where we have to listen to Cubs fans being interviewed all night.

[Matt700wlw]

Jay Bru...oops, nope, Mark Belhorn pinch outs....

:p:

[WVRedsFan]

Worst idea ever doing a TV broadcast from the stands on a night where we have to listen to Cubs fans being interviewed all night.

Typical good planning from FSN-Cincy. Boy, George seems jolly tonight. Called it a wonderful spectacle.

[Red in Chicago]

Well, of course I'm getting the Cub's feed, but I'm sure they aren't nearly as annoying as George tonight.

[Matt700wlw]

Stanton time

[oneupper]

Pad tied up the Brewers 2-2

[Matt700wlw]

These Cub idiots need to go away...

I bet at least of half of these morons couldn't name 5 players on the Cubs squad.

[oneupper]

Brady Clark RBI single. Pads 3-2

[Reds Fanatic]

Padres now lead the Brewers 3-2.

And in college football tonight South Florida is beating West Virginia 14-0.

[Matt700wlw]

Fans cheering in reaction to Padres/Brewers score.

Disgusting.

[TeamBoone]

Worst idea ever doing a TV broadcast from the stands on a night where we have to listen to Cubs fans being interviewed all night.

In all fairness, they've talked to two Cubs fans, one from Kentucky and one student from Oxford (Miami University).

Really good inning by Coffey... but he brings in Stanton the next inning.

[Red in Chicago]

Ellison, Coats, Bellhorn, Stanton...it just keeps getting better tonight:rolleyes:

[Reds Fanatic]

Brewers and Padres are now tied 3-3 on a Corey Hart homer.

[Reds Fanatic]

Now 6-0 Cubs.

[Matt700wlw]

Jaque Jones....6-0.

Good morning, good afternoon, goodnight....enjoy the divison title, Cubbies.

[oneupper]

I don't like how Stanton pitches any better than anyone else, but some explain why you let a guy get two outs on the first two batters and you don't let him finish the inning.

Those mid-inning switches drive me nuts.

[Reds Fanatic]

Coats throws the runner out at the plate. 6-0 Cubs mid 8th.

[Matt700wlw]

I don't like how Stanton pitches any better than anyone else, but some explain why you let a guy get two outs on the first two batters and you don't let him finish the inning.



It's the overmanaging type of stuff that got Narron in trouble. "matchups" crap. Out smarting yourself...

The only one who can do it with any success is Tony La Russa.

[Matt700wlw]

Sweet Lou can taste the champagne as we speak....or type

[Matt700wlw]

Continuing to throw Soriano a fastball befuddles me...

[Matt700wlw]

"let's go cub-bies"

:explode:

[Reds Fanatic]

Sickening. Cubs win and the Padres are up on the Brewers 4-3.

[Matt700wlw]

:barf::barf::barf::barf:

[Matt700wlw]

20 minutes since the game ended, and these idiots are still at GABP cheering on the Padres...

[BCubb2003]

20 minutes since the game ended, and these idiots are still at GABP cheering on the Padres...

Sell them some more hotdogs, spend the money on a middle reliever.

[Reds Fanatic]

Brewers just blew a bases loaded with one out scoring chance and are still down by 1 run.

[Spring~Fields]

20 minutes since the game ended, and these idiots are still at GABP cheering on the Padres...

If they are cubs fans make them pay to get out, and hock their cars.

[KronoRed]

Call out the riot police and force those bums out :D

[KronoRed]

6-3 Padres now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mets just lost again. 16 days ago they had a 7 game lead now they trail the Phillies by a game.

[KronoRed]

Brewers again blow a big chance for runs.

[redsfan4445]

sucks the Reds didn't put ANY fear in the Cubs with the lineup they have for this 3 game series, to put a dent in the Cubs plans. Just angered me seeing the Cubs fans drown out the Reds fans.. Maybe next year Ownership has WINNING #1 Priority!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Brewers leave 2 on and have only one more chance down 6-3 after 8.

[redsfan4445]

the ONLY good thing?? we didnt have to witness the Cubs players on OUR field celebrate after wining the game

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Mets just lost again. 16 days ago they had a 7 game lead now they trail the Phillies by a game.

And now trail for the WC by 2 games.

Hilarious.

[Reds Fanatic]

Red Sox just won the AL East as the Orioles came back from being down 9-6 in the 9th to win 10-9 in 10 innings over the Yankees who will be the wild card.

[Reds Fanatic]

That is it. Brewers lose 6-3. Cubs win the division.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Way to lay down Brewers.

Gutless team.

[CTA513]

Mets just lost again. 16 days ago they had a 7 game lead now they trail the Phillies by a game.

Heres what Mets fans are probably doing right now: :runaway: :rant2: :explode: :runawaycr

[Falls City Beer]

Way to lay down Brewers.

Gutless team.

As I said at the beginning of the season--their pitching was a trainwreck just waiting to happen; no depth at all. Ultimately, they were consumed by the same leviathan that gobbled up the Reds on day one: superthin rotation.

[vaticanplum]

Ooohhhh...I walked outside today and was hit by a wave of blue. I berated my favorite scalper for selling tickets to Cubs fans ("Don't encourage them! It's disgraceful!" "I gotta make a living, babe!") They are disgusting.

But...but...the Cubs are honestly the best team of a very sorry bunch. They deserve the title. They're still the Cubs and all the riff-raff crap that goes along with that, but man the Brewers were disgusting the last couple of weeks. So the results are as they should be. And I must not be a complete blackhearted spiderwitch yet, because I kinda feel happy for these Cubs fans. Their team won close to home, and they were there to see it. I wouldn't want anyone to begrudge me that if the tables were turned. So there you go.

I revoke any and all of this if the Cubs eke out a single win in the postseason.

[WVRedsFan]

Ooohhhh...I walked outside today and was hit by a wave of blue. I berated my favorite scalper for selling tickets to Cubs fans ("Don't encourage them! It's disgraceful!" "I gotta make a living, babe!") They are disgusting.

But...but...the Cubs are honestly the best team of a very sorry bunch. They deserve the title. They're still the Cubs and all the riff-raff crap that goes along with that, but man the Brewers were disgusting the last couple of weeks. So the results are as they should be. And I must not be a complete blackhearted spiderwitch yet, because I kinda feel happy for these Cubs fans. Their team won close to home, and they were there to see it. I wouldn't want anyone to begrudge me that if the tables were turned. So there you go.

I revoke any and all of this if the Cubs eke out a single win in the postseason.

As much as I hate to say it, I find myself in agreement with you. I hae to admire the Cubs who went out and spent the money necessary to win a division. A crappy division, but they'll get the flag. Our favorite team tends to look at things differently, bringing in players that are marginal at best while alwys trying to rid themselves of payroll and the same result always happens.

The Cubs actually hired a championship manager and got some real starters. Yes, they have more money than we do, but we put together a staff of a number one we already had an number three we already had and whatever was left. Yes, pitching is expensive, but they had the guts to put the money out and it worked. Our bullpen was world-class horrible and didn't get much better, but, hey, we didn't spend a lot of money and we went with a guy who we extended even though he'd never won anything. and we're aobut to do the same thing for another year.

Like you, if they win one game in the playoffs I'll be upset, but they did the things they needed to do to win. We only played like we were.

[Matt700wlw]

Heres what Mets fans are probably doing right now: :runaway: :rant2: :explode: :runawaycr

I know one of them...I work with him.

I haven't seen him in 3 days.

[Matt700wlw]

As I said at the beginning of the season--their pitching was a trainwreck just waiting to happen; no depth at all. Ultimately, they were consumed by the same leviathan that gobbled up the Reds on day one: superthin rotation.

How 'bout dem Cardinals?

[Falls City Beer]

How 'bout dem Cardinals?

Carpenter got shelved and Reyes sucks. That's the tale of the tape. Had Carpenter been healthy all season they'd be going right down to the wire. The only thing I was off on was Reyes; I thought he'd be league average--he wasn't even close.

[Falls City Beer]

Way to lay down Brewers.

Gutless team.

Melvin would probably like to swallow some arsenic pills over that Doug Davis for "an offensive catcher they don't need" trade.

Saw that baby coming from a mile away.

[KronoRed]

How 'bout dem Cardinals?

Still better then us :(

[Matt700wlw]

Still better then us :(

That's debatable...


The record may suggest that they are....

[KronoRed]

When it goes down in the history books the record is really all that matters.