Reds vs Rockies 7/26/08

[Red in Chicago]

Rockies:

WIlly Taveras cf
Clint Barmes 2b
Matt Holliday lf
Brad Hawpe rf
Garrett Atkins 1b
Ian Stewart 3b
Troy Tulowitzki ss
Yorvit Torrealba c
Jorge De La Rosa p


Redlegs

Jay Bruce cf
Jeff Keppinger ss
Ken Girffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Adam Dunn lf
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Joey Votto 1b
David Ross c
Homer Bailey p

[Caseyfan21]

Per FSN pregame show...game is going to have a delay due to the weather

[Matt700wlw]

It won't be terribly long...and it should be the only one

[Matt700wlw]

I love rain delays without rain

[GAC]

That 80's Night theme is a killer! :lol:

[Matt700wlw]

So's the banana phone....:bash:


Why does it always rain when I'm working? I only do 1 or 2 of these a week now :dunno:

Luck, I guess...

[klw]

looks like things should be underway soon

[MasonBuzz3]

looks like things should be underway soon

CTR has a 7:55 first pitch on his blog....and a couple of pictures of the TV guys in their 80's wear

[Matt700wlw]

Purple isn't a very manly color....Holliday would look more manly in Red :)

[mbgrayson]

Ross singlehandedly shutting down the Rocks.

Diving catch of a Tavares foul pop, then he guns down Barmes.

[Matt700wlw]

If your Matt Holliday, every day is one :p:

[Matt700wlw]

What was that, Junior? Great effort...

[mbgrayson]

Junior: You are allowed to run in and catch that one...

[corkedbat]

What was that, Junior? Great effort...

Father Time

[Matt700wlw]

Father Time

It's hard to watch sometimes...

[corkedbat]

It's hard to watch sometimes...

My thoughts exactly

[GAC]

chat is open :beerme:

[mbgrayson]

Tonight's home plate umpire:
FIELDIN CULBRETH 8.45 runs per game, 20 home plate games this year, 14.0 Ks per game, 7.5 BBs per game, 1.9 K/BB ratio.

[Matt700wlw]

Ump stats....baseball really does have it all

[mbgrayson]

Ump stats....baseball really does have it all

I think ump stats may help explain some of the variability in pitcher stats....

[Matt700wlw]

Hal says he doesn't think the Reds will do anything by the trade deadline...maybe minor tweaking.


Fun.

[BCubb2003]

Is there an ump fantasy league?

[Bob Borkowski]

Hal says he doesn't think the Reds will do anything by the trade deadline...maybe minor tweaking.


Fun.

That could be the most productive thing they could do.

[Matt700wlw]

That could be the most productive thing they could do.

Yeah maybe...it's just not as fun :)


They're not going to trade for the sake of trading (salary dump)....they're going to trade if they feel it's the right deal for them. With them having a ton of free agents to be, they don't HAVE to salary dump...they can wait until the end of the year to rework the budget.

[Matt700wlw]

Erroneous Edwin

[GAC]

EE error. He should have went home with it. The guy held up and then wasn't half way home when EE made the throw to 1B.

[Bob Borkowski]

Mid of 2nd - Rocks 1, Reds 0

[jojo]

I'm not watching the game tonight.....did Phillips sprint from the dugout to the batters box against this lefty? :cool:

[GAC]

Is there an ump fantasy league?

Hey! This is a family forum buddy! :p:

[CTA513]

De La Rosa for Cy Young.

[Matt700wlw]

De La Rosa is Steve Trachsel like...well, maybe not that slow....

[Bob Borkowski]

1-2-3

End of 2

1-zip Rocks

[BCubb2003]

How did Reds radio broadcasts snag a Porsche sponsor?

[Matt700wlw]

How did Reds radio broadcasts snag a Porsche sponsor?

Not sure, but I'd be more than happy to be their spokesperson :D

[CTA513]

The Reds are flashing a whole bunch of defense for Bailey.

:rolleyes:

[corkedbat]

Hal says he doesn't think the Reds will do anything by the trade deadline...maybe minor tweaking.


Fun.

The Reds have little that they want to trade that anyone wants anything to do with (at least, not at the Reds asking price).

[Matt700wlw]

Wow....ball drops.

[RedsManRick]

Reds craptastic DER in action. That's two balls hit to Junior that should have been outs.

[Matt700wlw]

Nice play there by Bruce.

[corkedbat]

Time to retire Junior's jersey - with him in it. :cry:

[NC Reds]

Someone tell the Rockies to hit the ball into the 10' x 10' square that Junior plays in.

Double by Atkins.

[CTA513]

Can't get hitters out after getting 2 strikes on them.

[RedsManRick]

Homer just doesn't have very good stuff. I honestly don't see anything better than what we could get Fogg or Belisle. No out pitch and no command of anything besides his fastball... sometimes.

[NJReds]

It's easy to complain about the Reds' pitching, but these guys are throwing with the worst defense in the league behind them, and in a bandbox. That has to put a strain on the pitchers.

[Matt700wlw]

Fogg and Belisle are what they are....Bailey is still young and can develop.

I let him keep pitching in the rotation for the big club. He's looked a lot more comfortable this time around - however, I'm not really sure what you do when Harang comes back...

[Falls City Beer]

Homer just doesn't have very good stuff. I honestly don't see anything better than what we could get Fogg or Belisle. No out pitch and no command of anything besides his fastball... sometimes.

I have no clue how he got as hyped as he did. I still claim it was his nickname and his home state.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's easy to complain about the Reds' pitching, but these guys are throwing with the worst defense in the league behind them, and in a bandbox. That has to put a strain on the pitchers.



Fogg and Belisle are what they are....Bailey is still young and can develop.

I let him keep pitching in the rotation for the big club. He's looked a lot more comfortable this time around


Both dead on. People are complaining about our pitching this year and Reds fans need to step back and look at things from a history standpoint. This is BY FAR the best pitching staff we've had in a long, LONG time. Pen & starters. Their numbers don't look it...but in this stadium and with this porous defense...who can blame them. They'll be fine. Our concerns should be our offense and defense...not the pitchers.

[Falls City Beer]

Anyone want to rail on Ross now? We get a bat-by-bat drubbing of Bako.

[Matt700wlw]

Ross. Boo...

:)

[CTA513]

Anyone want to rail on Ross now? We get a bat-by-bat drubbing of Bako.

Ross sucks

[Bob Borkowski]

After three full innings of play, Colorado Rockies 1 and Cincinnati Reds 0

[RedsManRick]

Both dead on. People are complaining about our pitching this year and Reds fans need to step back and look at things from a history standpoint. This is BY FAR the best pitching staff we've had in a long, LONG time. Pen & starters. Their numbers don't look it...but in this stadium and with this porous defense...who can blame them. They'll be fine. Our concerns should be our offense and defense...not the pitchers.

I'm not saying we should start Belisle or Fogg over Bailey. He's cheap and young. I just don't see a high ceiling. What's he going to do that will make him much more effective? Even if he gets his command, he doesn't have great velocity and doesn't have great movement. Sure, he could be a Jeff Suppan type #4 innings eater.

It's more of a comment about his hype. I simply don't understand how this guy was considered one of the type prospects in the game. What did people see in him? What's changed? Was he really throwing mid 90's on his fastball? Did his curve have bite? Could he avoid spinning it ever other time?

[Falls City Beer]

Ross sucks

Yes. True.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ross has been playing somewhat better lately, but he's still unacceptable as a starter....all three of them are. I certainly don't see any of them getting marginally better, so I think it's time to give Hannigan a shot and lose some of the dead weight on our roster. 3 catchers is ridiculous. I could understand it early in the season when there were injury problems (Ross). But 3 catchers all season long? That's just stupid.

[Matt700wlw]

I'm not saying we should start Belisle or Fogg over Bailey. He's cheap and young. I just don't see a high ceiling. What's he going to do that will make him much more effective? Even if he gets his command, he doesn't have great velocity and doesn't have great movement. Sure, he could be a Jeff Suppan type #4 innings eater.

It's more of a comment about his hype. I simply don't understand how this guy was considered one of the type prospects in the game. What did people see in him? What's changed? Was he really throwing mid 90's on his fastball? Did his curve have bite? Could he avoid spinning it ever other time?



Probably the scorching fastball that we've yet to see....

Will we ever? It's not looking that way, but that doesn't mean he can't be an effective pitcher.

[CTA513]

Yes. True.

and so does Bako and Valentin.

[Falls City Beer]

and so does Bako and Valentin.

Absolutely. But Bako is passable behind the plate.

[VR]

Yes. True.

Ross has an OPS almost triple Bako's over the last couple months. Triple. Whatever suckitude Ross has, multiply by 3 for old man Bako.

[Matt700wlw]

Bruuuuuuuuuce!!

[NC Reds]

Great throw Bruce!

We're lucky this game is not a blowout.

[VR]

4 innings/ 9 hits/ 1 bb/ O earned runs

Ain't no thang.

[GAC]

C'mon Reds! This guy has an ERA of 6.71. And he also has control problems. Show some patience up there.

Don't make me come down there! :p:

[Falls City Beer]

Guy who's proving himself a bench player: Keppinger.

[Matt700wlw]

:griffey:

:jump:

[jesusfan]

JUNIOR!!! 1-1! 607!

[NC Reds]

Griffey turns back the clock with an oppo HR. Nice.

[Caseyfan21]

"The Fresh Prince plays longball"

1-1

[jesusfan]

Guy who's proving himself a bench player: Keppinger.

That's okay we have Hairston coming back...

[Red in Chicago]

wow, some opp field damage by griff:eek:

[Red in Chicago]

did grif just cuss someone out there after he got back to the dugout?

[VR]

JUNIOR!!! 1-1! 607!

Brantley "popped up to the left side":thumbup:

[reds44]

Has Homer really given up 9 hits already?

[kaldaniels]

did grif just cuss someone out there after he got back to the dugout?

Yes he did. R-rated baseball tonight in your living room tonight folks. :D

[Bob Borkowski]

As we head to the fifth, Reds and Rockies 1-1

[_Sir_Charles_]

Has Homer really given up 9 hits already?

Yep, he's not fooling anybody today. Ross isn't mixing up the pitches at all. I don't know if Homer is missing his spots, but there's very little changing of speeds.

[Red in Chicago]

did grif just cuss someone out there after he got back to the dugout?

ok, i rewound that and he dropped an f-bomb on someone in the stands...i've never seen him do that before...someone must have really ticked him off

[toledodan]

Has Homer really given up 9 hits already?

yep. bruce with 2 outfield assists has helped the cause.

[mbgrayson]

did grif just cuss someone out there after he got back to the dugout?

Yes. Griffey looked angry and was looking up over the dugout, and clearly said "F___ Y__" to someone. The TV guys hesitated, and ignored it.

[kaldaniels]

Has Homer really given up 9 hits already?

Tonight has the makings of one of Tim Kurkjains odd box score lines.

[Bob Borkowski]

Yes he did. R-rated baseball tonight in your living room tonight folks. :D

Someone in the dugout or in the stands?

[kaldaniels]

Someone in the dugout or in the stands?

Stands.

[redsfan30]

Junior yelling that was clear as day on the broadcast. Somebody must have REALLY got under his skin.

Edwin was looking on and looked somewhat stunned.

[Red in Chicago]

Someone in the dugout or in the stands?

someone in the stands...it takes a lot to get under jr's skin...must have been a very rude remark by some "fan"

[RedFanAlways1966]

Entering tonight: when Bailey starts (5 GS), the REDS offense has...

* scored 8 total runs (1.6 runs/game).
* been shutout twice.
* gone homerless in 3 of the games.
* 32 total hits (6.4 hits/game).

[Matt700wlw]

Stands.

At least he didn't throw a ball at him :p:

[MasonBuzz3]

Has Homer really given up 9 hits already?
pitching to contact... DanO would be pleased

[Red in Chicago]

At least he didn't throw a ball at him :p:

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

[kaldaniels]

So following in the tradition of Danny Graves, are we to assume Jr. will be released???

[Matt700wlw]

So following in the tradition of Danny Graves, are we to assume Jr. will be released???

I don't know if he feels small yet...

[VR]

Guy who's proving himself a bench player: Keppinger.

.468 ops in July, and Dusty continues to insist on batting him 2nd. Just as stubborn as can be with players. If they are hot, keep em at the bottom of the lineup. If they are out machines, put em at the top of the order.

[jesusfan]

goodness...

[Matt700wlw]

I'm guessing now we have a topic for extra innings....Griffey dropping an F bomb.

Somebody's bound to call about it....maybe this thing will go long enough where we can skip extra innings :D

[jesusfan]

Griffey guns him down!

[Matt700wlw]

Nice play by F bomb!

[MasonBuzz3]

can we get that fan to yell at Jr. every game?

great throw

[toledodan]

griffey with a outfield assist as well!

[RedFanAlways1966]

Wow! Now Junior guns a runner at home. Outfield assists helping Homer survive.

[jesusfan]

Homer is getting lit up but only 2 runs... wow

[CTA513]

The Rockies have 13 hits and only 2 runs in 4.2 innings.

:ughmamoru

[OnBaseMachine]

I've been pleased with Homer's past two starts but he doesn't have it tonight.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Homer Bailey throwing batting practice and getting lucky doing it

[KronoRed]

If we were in Denver I shudder at what the score might be

[_Sir_Charles_]

"The Reds have put on an absolute defensive clinic up to this point tonight"~Marty B.

yep, he REALLY just said that. 2 singles that should've been caught by Griff. And an E by Edwin. Yep, defensive gem. A few good plays don't negate the other 3 lousy ones.

[jesusfan]

14th hit.. goodness...

[NC Reds]

Homer has no out pitch at all.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

If we were in Denver I shudder at what the score might be

Well, we know how many runs the Reds would have .... 1

This is ridiculous. Homer Bailey is a complete joke

[MasonBuzz3]

Homer needs to find an out pitch...preferably soon

[flyer85]

Homes doesn't yet have the quality of offspeed pitches to succeed as a starter.

[CTA513]

Homer "I can't get guys out after getting 2 strikes" Bailey.

[jesusfan]

5-1 Rockies...

[OnBaseMachine]

hey Dusty, where you at? How about pulling him? Always too late...

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

And the pitcher with a hit

Anyone still think Homer Bailey isn't a bust?

[jesusfan]

15th stinkin hits....

[VR]

The good news is the Reds now have someone up in the pen after 16 baserunners in 4 2/3 innings.

[reds44]

Homer Bailey is awful.

[Matt700wlw]

...Well, he only walked 1...

[CTA513]

hey Dusty, where you at? How about pulling him? Always too late...

He had to stay in until he reached around 100 pitches.

[Falls City Beer]

And the pitcher with a hit

Anyone still think Homer Bailey isn't a bust?

Don't blame me; I wanted him traded two years ago.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dusty never knows when to pull his starter. Goodness.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

...Well, he only walked 1...

He can't pitch deep enough into a count to walk anyone. He's getting raked after 2-3 pitches every at bat

[reds44]

It's always Dusty's fault.

[OnBaseMachine]

Good thing we're standing pat

[toledodan]

where was the pitching coach in all of this? pole really needs to go.

[NC Reds]

Those last two runs were very preventable...and probably will be the difference in the game. Homer did not need to stay in the game to face one more hitter, even a pitcher.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Good thing we're standing pat

Hey ... we're only a 10-game win streak from being in 5th place in the WC standings :rolleyes:

[Falls City Beer]

It's always Dusty's fault.

Yep. Stupid Dusty, thinking his starter could retire a pitcher.

[Matt700wlw]

He can't pitch deep enough into a count to walk anyone. He's getting raked after 2-3 pitches every at bat

I'm optimism guy....don't ruin my moment :cool:

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Homer Bailey is awful.

I agree.

Kid doesn't have much at all.

Maloney is a better pitcher, but that's not saying much. Bailey looks like 2007 Phil Dumatrait out there.

[reds44]

Majewski is another pro at giving up hits.

[Matt700wlw]

where was the pitching coach in all of this? pole really needs to go.

Nap time

[OnBaseMachine]

Those last two runs were very preventable...and probably will be the difference in the game. Homer did not need to stay in the game to face one more hitter, even a pitcher.

yep. I loathe Dusty.

[reds44]

I agree.

Kid doesn't have much at all.

Maloney is a better pitcher, but that's not saying much. Bailey looks like 2007 Phil Dumatrait out there.
Homer is like Fogg, but somehow worse.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Can't remember the last time I saw a pitcher give up 15 hits and 16 baserunners.

[reds44]

yep. I loathe Dusty.
I loathe my pitcher who can't get the pitcher out.

Don't blame Dusty.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Homer Bailey is awful.

In other breaking news:

The sky is blue. :cool:

[Falls City Beer]

I guarantee that Walt has no intention of making Bailey a part of this team's future. He's stuck with him for now, but he won't tolerate an abject failure like him in the rotation.

[Matt700wlw]

In other breaking news:

The sky is blue. :cool:

Kind of black now... :D

[NC Reds]

yep. I loathe Dusty.

Me too. All he has to do tonight is double-switch Dunn out of the game and the circle of incompetence will be complete in this one.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I guess I'm going to be the lone supporter of Homer here. Yes, he had a bad night. One bad game does not make or break a pitcher or a career. He's got nice speed on his FB, he's got nice break on his breaking ball. I don't see him as a top of the rotation guy, but since he's been called up, he's been very good. With tonight as an exception. And don't forget, the Rockies are playing great ball right now and have some great hitters.

This season is over (and it has been since it began for the most part), keep Homer up here and let him take his lumps. He'll be better for it and for us in the long run.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Homer now with only 39 K's in 74 career innings.

That ain't cutting it.

I know he's still young and it's relatively early in his career, but I have little hope in him amounting to anything.

A move to the bullpen may be in order.

[CTA513]

De La Rosa wishes he could pitch against the Reds all the time.

[Matt700wlw]

Edwin as Tubbs :eek:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

De La Rosa wishes he could pitch against the Reds all the time.

He's certainly not alone in wishing that.

But at least we're standing pat so we can watch this same story next year, minus Dunn and Jr.

[flyer85]

been saying for some time they need to try him in the pen. He offspeed pitches lack deception and tumble and it seems unlikely they are going to get it at this point.

[Matt700wlw]

He's certainly not alone in wishing that.

But at least we're standing pat so we can watch this same story next year, minus Dunn and Jr.

Standing pat now doesn't mean anything....they have 13 or so free agents once the season ends...

Standing pat will mean a boring last few months, but won't mean much going into next year.

[Matt700wlw]

Hamilton with a 3 run dinger today....so that's 103 RBIs now? Unreal...

[_Sir_Charles_]

But at least we're standing pat so we can watch this same story next year, minus Dunn and Jr.

This team minus Dunn & Jr is a BIG alteration. A big boost to the defense and hopefully to our team batting average. Living and dying by the long ball is not a formula for success.

[Falls City Beer]

I think deals will be made by the deadline.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

This team minus Dunn & Jr is a BIG alteration. A big boost to the defense and hopefully to our team batting average. Living and dying by the long ball is not a formula for success.

I disagree.

[Matt700wlw]

I disagree.

It hasn't worked in 8 years...

[RedFanAlways1966]

REDS bullpen (not including F. Cordero's numbers) since the Break...
* 23.1 IP, 24 H, 30 K, 4 ER. 0 HR.
>> 1.54 ERA, 1.37 WHIP.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

A bomb by Andy Phillips here and we're right back in this one :ughmamoru

[NC Reds]

This team needs Adam Dunn. I would re-sign him today if I could.

Build around Dunn-Bruce-Phillips-Edwin-Votto on offense.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I disagree.

To which part? Hanging your hopes on the long ball? Or the defensive improvement? Or the improvement to our team BA? Or that them leaving will make a difference?

I'd personally be fine with us hanging onto Dunn...but I don't think it'll happen.

[Falls City Beer]

This team needs Adam Dunn. I would re-sign him today if I could.

Build around Dunn-Bruce-Phillips-Edwin-Votto on offense.

As long as Phillips bats 7th.

[alloverjr]

Talk about Homer all you want. 1 hit. De La Rosa.

Not good.

[Falls City Beer]

Talk about Homer all you want. 1 hit. De La Rosa.

Not good.

Yeah, pretty lackluster. Makes it easier on Walt though--time to deal.

[klw]

And on that I am calling it a night.

[VR]

As long as Phillips bats 7th.

vs. righties. He kills lefties, but batting him anywhere above 6 vs. righties is downright criminal. Alas, that's why he's such a great fit there. He's been soooo bad, he's due to turn it around. You dig, cats?

[Kc61]

This team needs Adam Dunn. I would re-sign him today if I could.

Build around Dunn-Bruce-Phillips-Edwin-Votto on offense.

Right. It's worked so far, let's not break up a good thing. Change catchers and we're the '27 Yankees.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Talk about Homer all you want. 1 hit. De La Rosa.

Not good.

Exactly! Yeah, Homer stunk it up tonight. But 1 friggin hit off this scrub?!? Yep, this team "needs" Adam Dunn. You don't build a team around a hitter that's so hit or miss as Dunn is. He's an asset if used correctly, but he's not a player to build the team around.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

It hasn't worked in 8 years...

The Reds offense has not been the problem the last eight years.

It's an offense that has average 775 runs per year (820 in 2005).

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Exactly! Yeah, Homer stunk it up tonight. But 1 friggin hit off this scrub?!? Yep, this team "needs" Adam Dunn. You don't build a team around a hitter that's so hit or miss as Dunn is. He's an asset if used correctly, but he's not a player to build the team around.


I disagree again.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The Reds offense has not been the problem the last eight years.

It's an offense that has average 775 runs per year (820 in 2005).

This is not the team from the last 8 years. Junior is a shadow of his former self. Dunn's his usual hot & cold for months at a time. Same for Edwin. But we're missing those hitters that can just move people around the bases with singles. Votto & Bruce can become those types of players, but they're not there yet.

And look at our runs scored THIS year. This isnt' the same club anymore. A lot of the players are the same, but they're not the same players that they once were.

[flyer85]

de la rosa has nasty stuff ... on a lot of nights he just doesn't know where it's going

[KronoRed]

The problem the last 8 years is the same as it is tonight, what has been on the mound.

[CTA513]

To which part? Hanging your hopes on the long ball? Or the defensive improvement? Or the improvement to our team BA? Or that them leaving will make a difference?

I'd personally be fine with us hanging onto Dunn...but I don't think it'll happen.

Who are these guys that are going to replace Dunn and Griffey?
I hope nobody is counting on Hopper, Hairston and Freel.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

This is not the team from the last 8 years.

I was responding to Matt saying that it hasn't worked in eight years.

[Ron Madden]

Homer Bailey is awful.


He MUST be injured again.

;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Who are these guys that are going to replace Dunn and Griffey?
I hope nobody is counting on Hopper, Hairston and Freel.

Youth. Youth.

I think Hairston has earned a shot next year by his performance this year. But if you look in the minors, we've got several options that can be plugged in. Also, you've got options with the FA market as well (and trades). Can we replace Dunn's 40/100/100? Probably not. Definitely not with one player. But those numbers haven't led us to the promised land yet. It's time to change tack.

[Ron Madden]

This is not the team from the last 8 years. Junior is a shadow of his former self. Dunn's his usual hot & cold for months at a time. Same for Edwin. But we're missing those hitters that can just move people around the bases with singles. Votto & Bruce can become those types of players, but they're not there yet.

Kinda like moving people around the bases with singles to score a bunch of runs like the Rockies tonight.

:rolleyes:

[Red in Chicago]

is bruce trying to be like andrew jones with those hip high catches;)

[Matt700wlw]

Affeldt! Wow!

[corkedbat]

Is the Creeper just now coming to the realization the Junior might not be there next year and Bruce might be in RF? He reeally is in the past tonight.

[NC Reds]

Ball boy costs Dunn a double.

[Matt700wlw]

De La Rosa's road ERA was almost 8 going into tonight.

Way to go, Redlegs, you've mustered 2 hits against this guy

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Nice job Reds ...

Leadoff double and then complete failure ... lowlighted by a pitiful strikeout by EE

[KronoRed]

Aww come on guys we're only 5 games from .500, and that's the GOAL! Go Team :D

[flyer85]

Nice job Reds ...

Leadoff double and then complete failure ... lowlighted by a pitiful strikeout by EEthe lack of patient hitters is an issue going forward

[Matt700wlw]

Homer Bailey's 15 hits is the most in one game since Jimmy Anderson.

You know things aren't going well when you share a feat with Jimmy Anderson.

[KronoRed]

I remember the game when Anderson pulled that off, it was hilarious, in a way ;)

[Matt700wlw]

I have switched my TV viewing to Women's Tennis on ESPN 2...I advise others to do the same...

No Sharapova or Ivanovic aren't playing :)

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

This has got to be one of the 5 worst games of the year for this team. Where's the effort?

[flyer85]

Homer Bailey's 15 hits is the most in one game since Jimmy Anderson.
Donut makers everywhere salute you

[corkedbat]

Oh, I forgot, Hopper and Freel will be back next year. I feel much better noe about replacing Dunn & Jr. :D

[Matt700wlw]

2 hits :lol:

[CTA513]

2 hits :lol:

None of them from the right handed hitters.

[Matt700wlw]

Takes care of the game...and the season.

That should officially make the Reds brass' decision for them.

[Falls City Beer]

Takes care of the game...and the season.

That should officially make the Reds brass' decision for them.

The numbers just aren't working anymore. They may play very good ball for the rest of the season, but they just can't surmount the numbers at this point. It's too late. I think the FO will realize this.

[CTA513]

Ryan Franklin just blew another save for the Cardinals.

[OnBaseMachine]

On the plus side the Reds bullpen was incredible again tonight...4.1 scoreless innings. Now if they could find a 5th starter, defense, and offense.;)

[Kc61]

Ryan Franklin just blew another save for the Cardinals.

Yeah, Tatis with a ninth inning homer. Mets playing exciting baseball right now. The Reds aren't.

[BCubb2003]

Now if they could find a 5th starter, defense, and offense.;)

If we had some meat, we could have a sandwich, if we had some bread.

[OldXOhio]

Ryan Franklin just blew another save for the Cardinals.

Well at least something went right this evening

[Matt700wlw]

Well at least something went right this evening

Cubs downward spiral continued as well...

[jojo]

Ryan Franklin just blew another save for the Cardinals.


And there ya go....his career bookended.....he sucked as a starter and sucks as a closer.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 267
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 209
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Paul O'Neill - 96