Reds vs Pirates 5/27/08 Bruce Debuts at #2

[Joseph]

Jerry Hairston Jr. ss
Jay Bruce cf
Ken Griffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Adam Dunn lf
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Joey Votto 1b
Paul Bako c
John Cueto p
v. RH Ian Snell

[Tom Servo]

The Boss.

[Joseph]

Let the Bruce era begin!

[Degenerate39]

Last time I was this nervous during a game was Homer's debut against the Indians.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce said his dream was to always play with Griffey. Tonight that dream comes true.

[RedEye]

I suppose sometimes it's okay to bat the CF 2nd.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Can't wait for this game to get under way. Hopefully Bruce scores me a couple hundred points in my fantasy league... tonight

[Raisor]

I wonder if ESPN will switch over to the game to show Bruce's first AB?

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce said his dream was to always play with Griffey. Tonight that dream comes true.

Could be a kind of passing of the torch of a great hitter to young lion ready to take over. We shall see.

[Tom Servo]

Someone tell Skyline, Creeper, and that kid that Edwin is number 28 now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez lines a single to right

[OnBaseMachine]

And the bad defense continues. Amazing.

[Tom Servo]

Tremendous start

[Reds Fanatic]

Wilson attempts a sacrifice and Votto throws the ball away. 2nd and 3rd. Hit and an error on Votto

[OnBaseMachine]

One bad, bad defensive flaw Votto has is he looks toward second base everytime a ball is hit to him and then it screws the whole play up.

[Red in Chicago]

joey needs to practice his throws...

[Caveat Emperor]

Where the heck was Cueto on that play?

He's gotta get to the bag for Votto. Wilson had him beat to the sack -- even a good throw would've been safe.

[guttle11]

Plays like that just don't seem to matter as much with Jay Bruce in the lineup, do they?

I mean, he'll hit a 5 run tater his first time up anyway.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great pitch. McClouth strikes out looking. 1 out.

[NC Reds]

I don't pitch to Bay. Throw him junk.

[AmarilloRed]

Walk Bay to set up the double play.

[WVRedsFan]

Plays like that just don't seem to matter as much with Jay Bruce in the lineup, do they?

I mean, he'll hit a 5 run tater his first time up anyway.

Heh.

Why does it seem to be the same bad dream over and over. Even if it was a good throw, Votto probably wouldn't have got the runner with that look over to second. Cueto just isn't as unhittable as he was earlier is he?

Proof positive why Jay Bruce will not make much difference in this club with the mental mistakes they make.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bay grounds out to Cueto. 2 outs. Runners hold.

[NC Reds]

Great 2-2 pitch. Chance to get out of the inning now.

[lollipopcurve]

Two big outs, now Nady, Redkiller

[Joseph]

Looks as though this is an unintentional yet intentional walk.

[Raisor]

How many hits does Bruce have?

[Reds Fanatic]

Nady walks. Bases loaded.

[OnBaseMachine]

Fell behind 3-0. Just walk him.

3-1. 3-2. Fastball way outside. That's where you throw the nasty slider instead of a fastball.

[Caveat Emperor]

How many hits does Bruce have?

He hasn't been retired yet.

[OnBaseMachine]

I've never see Adam LaRoche get a hit. Ever. It seems like every time I watch the Pirates on TV he K's or pops out but watch him drill the Reds this series.

[OnBaseMachine]

Nice job by Cueto to avoid the jam.

[Reds Fanatic]

LaRoche grounds out to 1st. 0-0 mid 1st.

[Tom Servo]

Whew. That was needlessly exciting.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

How many pitches that inning for Cueto? Seemed like a healthy amount

[Raisor]

He hasn't been retired yet.

That's strong.

[cumberlandreds]

Good job by Cueto. Now for THE MAN!

[OnBaseMachine]

How many pitches that inning for Cueto? Seemed like a healthy amount

25.

[Reds Fanatic]

25 pitches for Cueto

[NC Reds]

The most anticipated AB in a long time is coming up.....

[WVRedsFan]

How many pitches that inning for Cueto? Seemed like a healthy amount


25. Yikes!

[Caveat Emperor]

Jay "Effin'" Bruce set to hit second this inning.

Bet anyone on here $20 that his first hit is a grand slam.

[guttle11]

I feel like a kid watching the ball drop on New Year's for the first time.

I'm so excited! I'm so...scared!

[Raisor]

Jay "Effin'" Bruce set to hit second this inning.

Bet anyone on here $20 that his first hit is a grand slam.

I will bet you 52 million dollars that he will not hit a grandslam. At least his first time up.

[VR]

Only need a couple innings from Cueto tonight, Harang and EV both had Monday off and should be frrrrresh.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston singles to right center.

[Tom Servo]

The Boss!

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Time for a 2-0 lead

[Spring~Fields]

Here comes Bruce:)

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice ovation for Bruce.

[lollipopcurve]

he looks good up there

[Raisor]

he looks good up there

is he wearing jeans?

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce walks on four pitches!

[Tom Servo]

FEAR!

[guttle11]

Broooooooooooooooooce takes a walk.

Snell was scared. Wise decision.

[Caveat Emperor]

Now THAT is ironic.

A walk from Jay Bruce. ;)

[NC Reds]

Great AB by Bruce. Smell the fear.

[RedEye]

If Bruce walks in his first MLB at-bat, our collective heads might explode.

[Red in Chicago]

more patience than phillips up there ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Bruce. They are already afraid to pitch to him. 1st and 2nd.

[Joseph]

He needs to walk more.

[cumberlandreds]

The NL is already scared of him. :)

[lollipopcurve]

Junior's going 600 on this homestand

[Raisor]

Bruce on pace to walk 400 times or so.

[guttle11]

He needs to walk more.

It took him 4 whole pitches to draw that walk. He'll learn.

[NC Reds]

Patterson would have popped up the first pitch.

[cumberlandreds]

I thought Bruce couldn't take walks? I guess that blows that theory.

[Aronchis]

Funny ab. Snell pitched him like a sissy lol;)

[Caveat Emperor]

Bruce on pace to walk 400 times or so.

And never have an AB in his entire career.

That'd be mildly disappointing, I think.

[Raisor]

And never have an AB in his entire career.

That'd be mildly disappointing, I think.

I'd get busy wiring me that 52 million if I were you.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior strikes out looking. 1 out.

[lollipopcurve]

ump's giving the corners

[Tom Servo]

Lucky but I'll take it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Double steal. Hairston would have been out by Bautista could not hold on to the throw.

[Red in Chicago]

lucky break at third...throw had hairston beat

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce gets his first major league stolen base!

2nd and 3rd with one out.

[Degenerate39]

Bruce's first walk and stolen base!

[RedsManRick]

Dusty running to avoid the double play?

[corkedbat]

Snell and Pirates show proper fear, respect and awe - walking The Bruce on for straight pitches. Perhaps he will be merciful and not take their women. :D

[Spring~Fields]

Bruce walks

Bruce steals 1 CS 0

Like his plate discipline and running so far.

[Raisor]

maybe the'll walk Phillips, and Bruce will knock Dunn in the head, steal his shirt and hit that GS we were talking about.

[lollipopcurve]

3-2 fastball up coming

[HumnHilghtFreel]

This team might not be so great right now. But having Bruce Votto Cueto and Volquez makes this team a LOT more fun to watch.

I'm lovin it

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce walks

Bruce steals 1 CS 0

Like his plate discipline and running so far.

Sounds like a leadoff hitter to me. Something the Reds don't have.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips walks. Bases loaded for Dunn.

[Red in Chicago]

wow, phillips walks...we're going to win this one today boys and girls...

[OnBaseMachine]

Great atbat by Phillips. Fell behind 1-2 but laid off some bad pitches and worked the walk. Bases loaded for Dunner.

[Spring~Fields]

Come on Dunn, base loaded.

[Caveat Emperor]

George Grande with a "Walks Will Haunt" reference.

I take back half the bad things I've said about him.

[WVRedsFan]

This gamed thread is going to make me ill.

Jay Bruce just saw his first major league walk and strikeout by another player.

Good grief.

[Chip R]

Bruce walks

Bruce steals 1 CS 0

Like his plate discipline and running so far.


What are you talking about? He only saw 4 pitches in that AB. ;)

[Raisor]

Come on Dunn, base loaded.

It's not Dunn! It's Bruce wearing a Dunn costume!

He's so fast, he can stand at 2nd and bat at the same time.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn got two meatball fastballs and missed them both and then K's on a ball down.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[NC Reds]

Dunn definitely should have done something with those first two pitches.

[Caveat Emperor]

Regardless of how pitches in this jam, I've never been an Ian Snell fan. I think he's horridly overrated.

[OnBaseMachine]

Whoa. What a horrible strike call on 1-0 to EdE.

[Raisor]

Dunn got two meatball fastballs and missed them both and then K's on a ball down.

I blame Bruce. Dunn was too distracted by the light pulsating from 2nd.

[MWM]

Dunn definitely should have done something with those first two pitches.


Baseball is hard.

[Red in Chicago]

Whoa. What a horrible strike call on 1-0 to EdE.

yeah, that really was a bad call

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Well, Bruce is up, but same ol' Reds after him.

[guttle11]

Turns out Jay Bruce is just another base clogger.

[OnBaseMachine]

Encarnacion K's. What a bad, bad offense.

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion strikes out swinging. Big blown scoring chance. 0-0 after 1.

[Red in Chicago]

it's amazing how many stranded runners this team leaves on...

[WVRedsFan]

Horrible first inning with the leftovers (Griffey, Dunn, and EdE) striking out with the help of the umpire.

Same old same old.

[HokieRed]

Pitiful, just pitiful. Full of utterly overrated players. Jocketty has really got his work cut out for him.

[Raisor]

I would recommend that Reds hitters should wear sunglasses when Bruce is on base.

[Spring~Fields]

What are you talking about? He only saw 4 pitches in that AB. ;)

You blindsided me.........I had to read that twice. :D I have no comeback for that.

[cumberlandreds]

Both teams blow bases loaded chances. Snell with 28 pitches that inning. Gonna see a lot bullpen by both teams tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bautista lines a double to right.

[NC Reds]

I'll blame the K's on lack of on-field batting practice today. Trying to be optimistic.

[VR]

Leave it to the last place teams to both load the bases in the 1st....with the hearts of their offense up, only to go scoreless.....

[guttle11]

it's amazing how many stranded runners this team leaves on...

It's true. They leave every single stranded runner on base. You can't do that.

[WVRedsFan]

I would recommend that Reds hitters should wear sunglasses when Bruce is on base.

True.

I thought the standing ovation and the continual standing while he batted were just a little much. No pressure on the kid. He's supposed to be the savior, but it's going to take more than him.

Reality, of course, is not the thing of fans.

As I speak, Cueto continues to become more and more hittable.

[Spring~Fields]

It's not Dunn! It's Bruce wearing a Dunn costume!

He's so fast, he can stand at 2nd and bat at the same time.

I think it was the ump and his 20-15 vision........20 strike calls for you, 15 ball calls for you, etc.

[Reds Fanatic]

Paulino lines a single off the top of the wall in right. Junior throws him out at 2nd. 1-0 Pirates.

[guttle11]

An out is an out?

[lollipopcurve]

Has Cueto come inside with a fastball yet?

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto's problem lately has been falling behind in the count and then being forced to throw the ball over the plate and that's when he gets rocked. When he's going good is when he's throwing first pitch strikes.

[WVRedsFan]

Great throw by Griffey as Cueto continues to allow hit after hit after hit.

1-0 Next-to Last Team.

[Raisor]

Junior throws him out at 2nd. .

No, seriously, what really happened?

[Reds Fanatic]

Snell strikes out looking. 2 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

Has Cueto come inside with a fastball yet?

I don't believe so. That's another reason why he had success early on as he was not afraid to go inside.

[Joseph]

Cueto has struggled of late, but you can still see the 'stuff' that just leaves you so optimistic.

[Reds Freak]

I know it's beating a dead horse, but it's an absolute joke that the ball hit by Paulino was almost a home run...

[guttle11]

No, seriously, what really happened?

Jay Bruce mind trick.


Seriously though, Paulino said "Slam me boss". Bruce, in front of 93,000 people, lifted Griffey high above his head and threw him toward second, tearing every muscle in his body in the process. A short time later, Paulino was called out.

[lollipopcurve]

There we go -- fastball in jams Sanchez.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez pops out to 2nd. 1-0 Pirates mid 2nd.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto gets ahead on both Snell and Sanchez and retires both.

[Reds Fanatic]

42 pitches through 2 for Cueto

[lollipopcurve]

know it's beating a dead horse, but it's an absolute joke that the ball hit by Paulino was almost a home run...

no kidding -- not a big fan of GAB

[Caveat Emperor]

"Stay at home, so we don't miss a play at home..."

Rapidly climbing the list of most annoying commercials ever to be shown on a Reds broadcast -- though the odds of it reaching #1 are...


...Remote.

[reds44]

I thought Bruce couldn't walk?

/late to the party

[Joseph]

"Stay at home, so we don't miss a play at home..."

Rapidly climbing the list of most annoying commercials ever to be shown on a Reds broadcast -- though the odds of it reaching #1 are...


...Remote.

Get lost in the taste....pal

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines out to 1st. 1 out.

[NC Reds]

Votto was robbed.

[OnBaseMachine]

I strongly disapprove of Votto hitting 7th. He needs to be higher.

[Caveat Emperor]

I thought Bruce couldn't walk?

/late to the party

He can't -- he's just so badass that the ump awarded him first base. He also gave an autograph to Ian Snell as well.

[gm]

Didn't Patterson walk in his first AB this season?

(just sayin')

[Reds Fanatic]

Bako grounds out to 2nd. 2 outs.

[Reds Freak]

no kidding -- not a big fan of GAB

I love watching games at GABP but right field can't be any more than 320 feet in the gap..

[Caveat Emperor]

Get lost in the taste....pal

As soon as those three brand new burritos get me off my feet-ohs...

[Tom Servo]

Jay Bruce mind trick.


Seriously though, Paulino said "Slam me boss". Bruce, in front of 93,000 people, lifted Griffey high above his head and threw him toward second, tearing every muscle in his body in the process. A short time later, Paulino was called out.
Bruce is a Real American.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto walks

[Red in Chicago]

As soon as those three brand new burritos get me off my feet-ohs...

you don't have to be lonely:p:

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston pops out to 2nd. 1-0 Pirates after 2.

[cumberlandreds]

I suspect the Pirates will have a hard time getting anyone to want to pitch to start the third. :)

[VR]

Let's get pitch-efficient here Johnny

[Caveat Emperor]

Jocketty will be in the booth later on tonight for TV -- should be interesting to hear what he's cooking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wilson pops out to short. 1 out.

[Tom Servo]

HAIR-ston
Jock-a-tee


It's not that hard, George.

[Reds Fanatic]

McClouth grounds out to 2nd. 2 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

Six pitches two outs. Nice.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bay doubles to the wall in center.

[OnBaseMachine]

Close 2-2 pitch to Bay. 3-2. Bay doubles. Ah yes, the impossible third out to get for Reds pitchers. ;)

[Caveat Emperor]

Bay doubles to the wall in center.

As well as he's hit the Reds for his career, that has to be disappointing that he only got a double out of that AB.

[OnBaseMachine]

Griffey allows a bloop RBI single. He's just painful out there.

[NC Reds]

A right fielder with working legs would be nice.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nady with a broken bat bloop hit in front of Junior. 2-0 Pirates.

[guttle11]

That ball needs to be caught.

[Reds Fanatic]

LaRoche singles to right. 1st and 3rd.

[Caveat Emperor]

Cowboy just did a great job breaking down how Cueto's inability to command his fastball in -- as the pitch was called -- directly led to that run being scored on Nady's base hit. He's actually quite good to listen to on television.

[Tommyjohn25]

Two cheap hits. How appropriate.

[lollipopcurve]

That ball needs to be caught.

Indeed it does.

[OnBaseMachine]

Seeing eye single for LaRoche.

This inning should be over. There is no way that ball Nady hit should have dropped. The Reds have got to do something about that.

[Spring~Fields]

What happened to the Cueto that we saw earlier that could keep the ball down and throw it for strikes ?

[Reds Fanatic]

After 2 quick outs Cueto is really struggling. Bautista walks. Bases loaded.

[Caveat Emperor]

Cueto won't be long for this ballgame. He'll be lucky to make 5 IP.

[kbrake]

What happened to the Cueto that we saw earlier that could keep the ball down and throw it for strikes ?


He is young, growing pains should be expected. He will be a really good pitcher just wouldnt count on it this year.

[OnBaseMachine]

If I had a dime for every time a Reds starter has been one strike from a 1-2-3 inning and then lost it then I would be a rich man. Harang did it last Thursday and allowed three runs. Volquez did it Friday but escaped the jam and now Cueto is doing it tonight but thankfully he only allows one run.

Cueto clearly has the stuff to be an ace but he's really fighting with his command right now. I still wouldn't send him to AAA because he's too good for AAA hitters. He needs to work his problems out in the majors.

[NC Reds]

The damage was limited. More Bruce!!!!!!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Paulino grounds into a 5-4 FC. 2-0 Pirates mid 3rd.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Since his first couple of starts, Cueto as been pretty bad.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto already at 71 pitches through 3 innings

[CTA513]

Cueto already at 71 pitches through 3 innings

Looks like Fogg will get some work in today.

[NC Reds]

Bruce sings better than Arroyo.

[WVRedsFan]

The damage was limited. More Bruce!!!!!!!!

I hope the kid gets a hit just to take the pressure off. Of course, this board and the fans at the stadium (all 10K of them) will explode and immediately annoint him as a member of the Reds Hall of Fame.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce lines a single to left!!!

[Joseph]

Single to LF for #32!

[Spring~Fields]

Bruce Base Hit...................:thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce lines a single to left. His first major league hit.

[guttle11]

Broooooooooce singles!

You cannot get the man out. It's a fact.

[The_jbh]

Congrats Jay Bruce!!! First major league hit on a 0-2 count!

[NC Reds]

Bruce rules. Pwned.

[Tommyjohn25]

Awwwww Yeahhhhhhhhhh!!! Ball jumped off his bat there!

[Degenerate39]

We'll see about 3,999 more of those from Jay.

[Raisor]

When Bruce ends his career with 5000 hits, I'm going to tell my grandkids that I was at his first game.

I'm going to lie through my teeth.

[The_jbh]

Jockety being interviewed as Bruce gets the first hit too

[guttle11]

I like the two handed finish of that swing. Controlled power and strength.

[cumberlandreds]

Might as well put him in the HOF. It's just a matter of time. ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior grounds into a 1-6-3 DP. 2 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

And of course Griffey swings at a pitch at his ankles and GIDP.

[Tommyjohn25]

Wow. Bruce could give some of these other guys batting lessons I believe.

[HokieRed]

Will Jocketty have the guts to deal with the problem of our having the worst 3 hitter in the game?

[Caveat Emperor]

When Bruce ends his career with 5000 hits, I'm going to tell my grandkids that I was at his first game.

I'm going to lie through my teeth.

The paid attendance for this game will grow as the years go on. ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips fouls out to 3rd. 2-0 Pirates after 3.

[guttle11]

The paid attendance for this game will grow as the years go on. ;)

93,000 people saw it, in the Pontiac Silverdome.

[Raisor]

93,000 people saw it, in the Pontiac Silverdome.

Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant say "hi"

[Spring~Fields]

Pitches-strikes - I Snell 50-31; J Cueto 71-41.

Ground balls-fly balls - I Snell 3-3; J Cueto 4-2.

Batters faced - I Snell 13; J Cueto 17.

Top of the 4th

[membengal]

Jr.

Sigh.

He's a statue in RF. An absolute statue. There are two balls to RF tonite that should have been caught (not the one off the wall). Not having a guy in RF who is able to move and catch balls hit in front of him is killing this team. Killing it. Cueto has been far from perfect tonite, and has made his share of rookie mistakes, but, for the love of all that is holy, at least 20 pitches could have been saved to this point if we had a RF in the game who can get to normal balls in play.

It absolutely drives me nuts.

And that is leaving aside what Jr. is doing at the plate once again in the middle of the line-up.

Aargh.

[MWM]

Bruce's OPS is now 5.000

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto is struggling with his fastball command.

[Raisor]

Bruce's OPS is now 5.000

That's strong.

[MWM]

This ump is afwully tight for Cueto. He seems to be a bit more generous for Snell.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bloop single by Snell in front of Griffey.

[Reds Fanatic]

Snell lines a single to right in front of Junior.

[RedsManRick]

Make that 3 membengal.

[MWM]

Not sure why Cueto has had such a hard time keeping it down in the zone. He's always been able to do that.

[membengal]

That ball needs to be caught.

I could not agree more (guttle's post after the bloop to RF that scored the second run).

I am agahst at how badly Jr. hurts this team on a nightly basis now, and stunned that will continue all season. It is absolutely painful, in every respect.

[Reds Freak]

Make that 3 membengal.

Come on, let's not go overboard. That was a sharply hit single that no right fielder would have caught unless he was playing 20 feet behind Phillips...

[NC Reds]

Someone tell the Pirates to hit the ball in the 10' X 10' square that Junior fields.

[membengal]

Make that 3 membengal.

Geh!

Rooting through fridge, taking stock of beer...

Enough to drink into a stupor and try and forget seeing Jr. in this state? Maybe!

About to find out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Make that 3 membengal.

I love Griffey. Love the guy. He was always my favorite player growing up but I'm not sure I can watch him continue to kill this team in RF every night. Hopefully Walt can find a taker for him.

[RedsManRick]

Come on, let's not go overboard. That was a sharply hit single that no right fielder would have caught unless he was playing 50 feet behind Phillips...

It was 3 paces ahead of Junior and he pulled up early. Wasn't routine, but a guy on younger legs would've had a shot at it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[Caveat Emperor]

Does Walt Jocketty remind anyone else -- in both looks and voice -- of Christopher Walken?

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Right now it seems it has to be hit within 10 feet of Junior to be caught.

He is killing this team right now.

[OnBaseMachine]

Walt saying some nice things about Cueto. Says he is going to be outstanding but we gotta remember he's only 22.

[Raisor]

I just had a granny smith apple with peanut butter.

Jay Bruce got his first career hit.

Life is good.

[Reds Freak]

It was 3 paces ahead of Junior and he pulled up early. Wasn't routine, but a guy on younger legs would've had a shot at it.

Or they could have Freel legs out there who would have dove and let it go to the wall for a triple...:)

[OnBaseMachine]

Nasty, nasty changeup to strikeout Jack Wilson. That's a pitch he needs to throw more.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wilson strikes out swinging. 4 Ks for Cueto. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

McClouth lines out to left. 2-0 Pirates mid 4th.

[OnBaseMachine]

Nice inning by Cueto. He looked much much better that inning as he was able to locate all his pitches nicely.

Now get him some run support.

[NC Reds]

2 runs won't win this game.

[Reds Fanatic]

92 pitches for Cueto through 4.

[AmarilloRed]

5 innings for Cueto? I think 6 would be a stretch.

[lollipopcurve]

Sounds like Jocketty is a Maloney fan.

[Tony Cloninger]

So where's Walt's cowbell?

[RedsManRick]

It will be very interesting to see what Dusty does if Cueto finishes the 5th with something like 105 pitches. I'd want to see Fogg or Lincoln, but I'm guessing Dusty tries to squeeze a 6th out of Cueto if he finishes the 5th under 110.

[OnBaseMachine]

The Pirates have eight hits but it's not like Cueto is getting rocked. Three hits have been bloopers in front of Griffey. One was a bunt single. Another was a seeing eye single that would have been caught had Votto not been holding the runner.

[membengal]

Someone tell the Pirates to hit the ball in the 10' X 10' square that Junior fields.

It sure would help matters if they would. Perhaps if they understood how much respect they are supposed to hold for him they would be kind enough to do that...

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[CTA513]

Dunn is now 2 for 22 against Snell.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn K's on three pitches again.

Walt says you need guys like Dunn in the lineup but his policy is to not discuss long-term deals during the season.

[Reds Fanatic]

Walt on Dunn:

"Tough to replace that kind of production" Does not like to negotiate salaries during the season because he considers it a distraction.

[guttle11]

Yeah, I'm not real worried about Cueto's start. With a better defense (mostly RF) he's only given up a run and thrown around 65-75 pitches through 4.

Get him his 5th inning of work barring a struggle and call it a day.

[membengal]

Sounds like Jocketty is a Maloney fan.

Good.

I have been wanting Fogg dealt/cut, Belisle moved to pen, and Maloney into rotation. See to it Walt.

Might as well move toward the future. And it would be nice to get a lefty into the mix...

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Reds Freak]

Edwin is struggling big time right now. Has anyone ever seen him hit a ball the other way besides infield pop ups?

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines a single to left.

[membengal]

Yeah, I'm not real worried about Cueto's start. With a better defense (mostly RF) he's only given up a run and thrown around 65-75 pitches through 4.

Get him his 5th inning of work barring a struggle and call it a day.

Word. Correct in every respect.

[Reds Fanatic]

With the way Edwin is struggling Votto should be hitting ahead of him in the order.

[Caveat Emperor]

Walt is really emphasizing the young players. Interesting.

[membengal]

Walt is really emphasizing the young players. Interesting.

Sure is. And delightful to listen to.

Say! How are the Marlins doing with their young'uns?

[OnBaseMachine]

Walt is really emphasizing the young players. Interesting.

Yep.

He also mentioned Daryl Thompson. Said he's pitching impressively and said he'll make his AAA debut tomorrow night.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bako strikes out swinging. It is amazing how bad they look against Snell. 6 Ks for Snell. 2-0 Pirates after 4.

[klw]

Walt on Dunn:

"Tough to replace that kind of production" Does not like to negotiate salaries during the season because he considers it a distraction.

Because not knowing your future and being asked about it all the time isn't a distraction.

[Tony Cloninger]

EE looks like Sabo used to when he became pull happy....I would see Chris try and pull pitches so outside that he would practically be falling over when he hit them.