3/12/08 vs Phillies

[BRM]

Lineups per C. Trent

Hopper lf
Freel DH
Patterson cf
Dickerson rf
A. Phillips 3b
Hatteberg 1b
Keppinger ss
Hairston 2b
Colina c

pitchers:
Arroyo
Cueto
Mercker
Bray

[NJReds]

That's quite the scrappy lineup.

[westofyou]

Is the game on turf and in a dome?

[dabvu2498]

People are going to pay to watch that?

[TRF]

i predict 5 SB's and 4 CS's

[cumberlandreds]

What! A CF isn't leading off!?! That can't be the correct lineup.

[Chip R]

What! A CF isn't leading off!?! That can't be the correct lineup.


That's unpossible.

[NJReds]

Actually, a CF is batting 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

[Chip R]

Actually, a CF is batting 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.


Dusty could be the 1st manager ever to field a team of CFers. Speaking of CFers, where is Jay Bruce?

[NC Reds]

What a waste of time. Now watch them score 8 runs.

[RedsManRick]

I love me some double leadoff hitter...

[BRM]

I love me some double leadoff hitter...

With no middle of the order threats...

[edabbs44]

I love me some double leadoff hitter...

More like a double double leadoff hitter. Or a quadrileadoff hitter.

Whichever you prefer.

[TeamBoone]

Has this game started yet? If yes, can someone please update?

Thanks, guys.

[BRM]

Has this game started yet? If yes, can someone please update?

Thanks, guys.

It doesn't start until 7:05.

[cumberlandreds]

The game will be broadcast on MLB.com.

[klw]

People are going to pay to watch that?

Well the pitchers should be very interesting.

[Joseph]

The game will be broadcast on MLB.com.

Fer free?

[*BaseClogger*]

Actually, a CF is batting 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

:explode:

[RedsManRick]

In all fairness, batting guys at the top of the lineup in ST can have as much to do about getting them more ABs than any strategic decision. I see 5 guys fighting for a job, followed by 2 guys who already have jobs, followed by 2 guys without a shot.

[Joseph]

In all fairness, batting guys at the top of the lineup in ST can have as much to do about getting them more ABs than any strategic decision. I see 5 guys fighting for a job, followed by 2 guys who already have jobs, followed by 2 guys without a shot.

Let's not let logic get in the way of our complaining!

[reds44]

Random pregame stuff from Trent:



* Talked to the Krivdawg, Capellan is subject to the regular Rule V rules -- for the Reds to keep him, they need to have him on the Major League roster all season. There was a $25,000 fee to claim him.

* Dusty was asked about Johnny Cueto and if the scouting reports had prepared him for what he's seen. "I read (the scouting reports), but I scanned them. I didn't want to be persuaded one way or the other. I scan a lot. I wanted to see it with my own eyes."

What have your eyes told you?
"Same thing yours are telling you."

Also, Cueto and Volquez have both cut their hair.
"He's not Sampson, you know," Baker said.

As far as his expectations for Cueto:
"Just pitch, son, that's all. No pressure, no expectations, just pitch. ... I've got some expectations, I'm just not telling him yet -- that comes later."

Dusty added that later time could be two-to-three years down the line, which means his expectations are probably greater than just a spot int he rotation. He also noted that when he came to Cincinnati, he had several people in other organizations tell him about Cueto and spoke glowingly of him.

R.I.P E.V. and Cueto's hair.

[Raisor]

Dusty was asked about Johnny Cueto and if the scouting reports had prepared him for what he's seen. "I read (the scouting reports), but I scanned them. I didn't want to be persuaded one way or the other. I scan a lot. I wanted to see it with my own eyes."


I know it's been "pile on Dusty" season here at RZ, but I'm going to pile on Dusty.

I'm not a big scout guy, but dude needs to be doing more then "scanning" those reports.

[Superdude]

I'm not a big scout guy, but dude needs to be doing more then "scanning" those reports.

Dusty uses his senses...not some bland, scribbled up notebook! Get with the program!

[reds44]

Scoreless thru 2.

Arroyo with 2 perfect innings and a K.
Patterson had a hit but was CS.

[dougdirt]

Patterson had a hit but was CS.
AS Trent put it..... gotta unclog those bases.

[reds44]

Jerry Hairston doing some yardwork.

1-0 Reds

[OnBaseMachine]

Hatteberg 2-run HR gives the Reds a 3-1 lead.

Arroyo: 4 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K

[OnBaseMachine]

I believe I broke a record tonight: The first quadruple post in Redszone history.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bill Bray makes an appearance!

* Bottom 5: Bill Bray in. Two pitches to Feliz and he pops up. Bray blew a fastball by Werth on the first pitch. Looked really good. Werth singled up the middle, although it wasn't something he's going to brag to his friends about. Kinda threw his bat at it and went up the middle for a single. Quick work by Bray, keeping my plans intact. Good work. I'm sure he's pretty happy about his first spring training outing being good as well. Redlegs 3, Phillies 1

[reds44]

Good first outing for Bray.

1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

[reds44]

Trent talking about how fast he wants to get out of town isn't very amuzing.

[reds44]

Cueto's in

[reds44]

Cueto:
1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

[Falls City Beer]

Trent talking about how fast he wants t get ut of town isn't very amuzing.

What is this in reference to?

[reds44]

Tatum just went yard to make it 5-1.

[dougdirt]

What is this in reference to?

Trent is on his blog talking about how Hopper was with the program by getting thrown out trying to turn a single into a double and Patterson was helping him out by ending his second inning of the night.

[reds44]

Trent is on his blog talking about how Hopper was with the program by getting thrown out trying to turn a single into a double and Patterson was helping him out by ending his second inning of the night.
And Bruce was by striking out on 3 pitchers.
And Bray was by having a fast inning.

[Gainesville Red]

Sounds like a good couple of innings for Cueto.

[lollipopcurve]

Apparently Tatum's tater was a shot. Good to hear. We know he's a solid defender.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto threw a 1-2-3 7th inning with two strikeouts and a flyout.

Cueto so far: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K...including getting Ryan Howard to GIDP.

[reds44]

Cueto:
2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

(OBM beat me to it).

He and Volquez should both be getting starts in their next appearances, especially Cueto.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bray:

I feel pretty good, all the work we did on my shoulder this off-season and this spring really helped, even when it was hurting, it felt good, that's kind of an oxymoron there, but I always felt strong.

I was just trying to go out there and throw strikes for my first time out there. No pain and throwing strikes were my two goals. I had no pain (and threw 10 of 13 strikes)

Did you feel good just being out there after a run of bad luck?
I don't think anyone can call it bad luck. You're in the big leagues, I can't have but so much bad luck, perhaps a few unfortunate events.



Doesn't that last quote tell you quite a bit about Bray? Wow. Nice answer.

[reds44]

Bray


I feel pretty good, all the work we did on my shoulder this off-season and this spring really helped, even when it was hurting, it felt good, that's kind of an oxymoron there, but I always felt strong.

I was just trying to go out there and throw strikes for my first time out there. No pain and throwing strikes were my two goals. I had no pain (and threw 10 of 13 strikes)

Did you feel good just being out there after a run of bad luck?
I don't think anyone can call it bad luck. You're in the big leagues, I can't have but so much bad luck, perhaps a few unfortunate events.


OBM you are a bad man. haha

[dougdirt]

Cueto allows two base runners in two innings?! Cut him :)

[OnBaseMachine]

Bray


OBM you are a bad man. haha

:beerme:

Cueto: 19 pitches so far, 15 strikes.

[dougdirt]

:beerme:

Cueto: 19 pitches so far, 15 strikes.

Does that mean he has only thrown 3 balls since he threw a HBP? :D

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto walked his first batter of the spring but then got a fielder's choice and double play.

Cueto: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

[reds44]

Cueto:
3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Okay, that's it. It's all yours OBM.

:lol:

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto:
3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Okay, that's it. It's all yours OBM.

:lol:

I've got a quick right hand. Probably from.........;)

[dougdirt]

So Johnny Cueto wins ROY before the end of July?

[Raisor]

I've got a quick right hand. Probably from.........;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/2242155009_6db8bd8843_o.jpg

[reds44]

So Johnny Cueto wins ROY before the end of July?
End of March.

:thumbup:

[OnBaseMachine]

According to Fay's board, Philly legend Harry Kalas is raving about Cueto.

[Matt700wlw]

According to Fay's board, Philly legend Harry Kalas is raving about Cueto.

I want his voice.

[reds44]

Reds win 5-1.

Cueto:
4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto set Utley/Howard/Burrell down in order in the 9th. THAT is impressive, folks.

[Tom Servo]

I want his voice.
That guy has the coolest voice ever. If I had it I would just walk around all the time saying things like "The 1996 Jacksonville Jaguars...".

[reds44]

Cueto set Utley/Howard/Burrell down in order in the 9th. THAT is impressive folks.
The Phillies played their starting lineup all game, so Cueto was facing regulars late in the game.

Impressive job by all 3 of the pitchers tonight.

[Tommyjohn25]

Reds win 5-1.

Cueto:
4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Was it 5-1 or 6-1? The box score says 6-1. If that's correct, how the the Reds score the 6th run?

[reds44]

Was it 5-1 or 6-1? The box score says 6-1. If that's correct, how the the Reds score the 6th run?
Trent forgot to add a run. It was 6-1, you are correct. Not sure how they got the last run in the 9th.

[Tommyjohn25]

Trent forgot to add a run. It was 6-1, you are correct. Not sure how they got the last run in the 9th.


Well what good are you then!!!??? :cool::D;)

[reds44]

Dusty:



It was a good day period. Everyone pitched good. Bronson was throwing with more velocity than I remember.

On Cueto not giving in:
When he comes to pitch, he doesn't want to give in to anyone.

On the Phillies keeping their regulars in the game for all 9 innings
I guess that means we won't be seeing any of them tomorrow

[Chip R]

I want his voice.


You were pretty funny on the sports report tonight. You do all that yourself or did you have some help?

[Matt700wlw]

You were pretty funny on the sports report tonight. You do all that yourself or did you have some help?

It's all me.

You talking about the "pitching pitching pitching" "Johnny Cueto Johnny Cueto Johnny Cueto" one? :)

[Chip R]

It's all me.

You talking about the "pitching pitching pitching" "Johnny Cueto Johnny Cueto Johnny Cueto" one? :)


Both. Made me :lol:

[Matt700wlw]

I do my best :)

[redsmetz]

Hey, thanks for the good PBP tonight, folks. Very heartening game pitching-wise. They're going to have some decisions to make.

And Hatte could be building his trade value, no?

Nice game.

[Superdude]

Bronson was throwing with more velocity than I remember.

Wasn't that Arroyo's goal this offseason?

[Sea Ray]

According to Fay's board, Philly legend Harry Kalas is raving about Cueto.

Is there anyone on Redszone who still thinks it's OK to include Cueto in a deal for Eric Bedard?

[Caveat Emperor]

Is there anyone on Redszone who still thinks it's OK to include Cueto in a deal for Eric Bedard?

Josias Manzanillio had a nice spring once upon a time.

Just sayin'...

[OnBaseMachine]

Josias Manzanillio had a nice spring once upon a time.

Just sayin'...

Unlike Cueto, Manzanillo had crappy stuff. ;)

[Gainesville Red]

Wasn't that Arroyo's goal this offseason?

I think I read a quote somewhere that he said he needs to make sure he keeps his weight up heading into and through the season. Maybe he's stronger this year.

[klw]

Wasn't that Arroyo's goal this offseason?

My only concern would be if by trying to throw with more velocity, he loses movement. My college coach tried to get me to increase velocity by throwing more over the top verses from 3/4 slot. The primary effect this had was to straighten out my "fastball". (quotation marks essential when you have Mike Flanaganesque veloity) I tried this in one BP session primarily to allow a couple of guys on the team to have a HR hitting contest. Coach never said anything again about it. I haven't seen any tape on Arroyo this spring, hopefully a velocity increase is not at the expense of his natural movement.

[red-in-la]

Is there anyone on Redszone who still thinks it's OK to include Cueto in a deal for Eric Bedard?

:wave:

[cumberlandreds]

I listened to few innings last night and the Philly announcers were raving about Cueto. Cueto allowed a hit to the first batter and hit the next one. The next promptly hit into a DP. Pretty nice job to get out of a jam by a rookie. The next outing by Cueto will go a long way in determing his status with Reds if has not been determined already.

[westofyou]

Hey, thanks for the good PBP tonight, folks. Very heartening game pitching-wise. They're going to have some decisions to make.

And Hatte could be building his trade value, no?
.


or winning the position?


Player TEAM POS G AB R H B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG

S Hatteberg CIN 1B 11 25 6 10 1 0 1 4 14 6 2 0 0 .516 .560 .400
J Votto CIN 1B 12 23 6 4 1 0 0 1 5 5 3 2 1 .321 .217 .174

[Screwball]

or winning the position?


Player TEAM POS G AB R H B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG

S Hatteberg CIN 1B 11 25 6 10 1 0 1 4 14 6 2 0 0 .516 .560 .400
J Votto CIN 1B 12 23 6 4 1 0 0 1 5 5 3 2 1 .321 .217 .174

Bah, it's just a mirage. He's merely a product of Ed Smith Stadium. ;)