4/13/09 - Reds vs. Brewers

[OnBaseMachine]

If anyone reaches base I'd pull Edinson.

[mbgrayson]

Beautiful 10 pitch at bat by Votto. Watching on Gameday, and every pitch near the zone he fouled off, while all the clear 'balls' he took. Finally made Gallardo throw one down the middle, which he drove the other way to the warning track in left.

That knid of hitting will wear a pitcher out. BTW, Gallardo at 100 pitches after five....

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think command issues are mostly to blame. I don't think he'd have faired better pitching to the early 70's version of Johnny Bench.

I agree. It's mental. Not the catcher. Although, if Ramon knew him better he'd go out and break his thought process and just get him to throw instead of overthinking. Because that's what it seems like he's doing...too much thinking.

[Degenerate39]

This game is only in the fifth. Yikes. You're probably looking at two basement dwelling clubs here, so sloppy games are the order of the day.

You do know they've played 6 games? This isn't like the NFL you can lose the first 10 and still be in the playoff race by the end of the year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

HR by Hardy. Yep, time to yank him.

[Caveat Emperor]

Nothing you can do about that -- pitch down in the zone and the hitter just gives it the Tiger Woods special out of the park.

[CTA513]

The other Reds pitchers are showing why Harang was named the opening day starter.

[OnBaseMachine]

Pull him. Forget qualifying him for the win.

[reds44]

In theory, what CW is saying is true.

But Dusty is a players manager. He's going to try to get his guy a win.

[mbgrayson]

Dusty trying to get him 5 innings so he would qualify for the 'win'.

[Red in Chicago]

The other Reds pitchers are showing why Harang was named the opening day starter.

And Harang is wondering where this kind of offense is on games he pitches.

[reds44]

Suprised EV got that call.

[HokieRed]

It's way too early in the game to be worrying about the win. We're only up by a run; this game is likely going to end up 13-11 or something like that. Dusty needs to manage with that in mind.

[jojo]

Seattle screwed up when they let Cameron's Ks get under their skin.

[reds44]

I fully expect Bill Hall to go yard.

[PuffyPig]

This game is only in the fifth. Yikes. You're probably looking at two basement dwelling clubs here, so sloppy games are the order of the day.

It takes a special person to use the words "yikes" in a post.;)

[Caveat Emperor]

Volquez just hit 97 on the gun with that K pitch. That was '08 Volquez right there.

[reds44]

97 on the black.

Good luck hitting that.

[mbgrayson]

And Harang is wondering where this kind of offense is on games he pitches.

I think Harang gets lower run support BECAUSE he is our #1 guy. He gets to go against pitchers like Santana, Webb, Zambrano, etc.

[Playadlc]

The Vol is bringing it right now.

[Degenerate39]

97 on the black.

Good luck hitting that.

Edison will be in your rap video next

[OnBaseMachine]

Why can't the Reds get Kendall out? He's awful.

Pull him please.

[PuffyPig]

BTW, the Reds are BABIPing 1/13 tonight.

Credit the 7 runs to walks and HR's.

That's a good sign.

[reds44]

Why is Dusty wearing batting gloves...in a dome?

[Red in Chicago]

Why can't the Reds get Kendall out? He's awful.

Pull him please.

Kendall is an OBM;)

[Falls City Beer]

I'd love to know the OPS of 6-9 hitters versus Reds' pitching over the last handful of seasons. It's got to be jaw-dropping compared to the rest of the league.

[reds44]

BTW, the Reds are BABIPing 1/13 tonight.

Credit the 7 runs to walks and HR's.

That's a good sign.
Small ball baby.

Speed.

[OnBaseMachine]

I have a bad feeling here. Thankfully I was wrong,

7-6 Reds after five innings.

[PuffyPig]

I think Harang gets lower run support BECAUSE he is our #1 guy. He gets to go against pitchers like Santana, Webb, Zambrano, etc.


You must be joking, right??????

[reds44]

Brad Nelson is a giant turd.

[mbgrayson]

Why is Dusty wearing batting gloves...in a dome?

Many of the players are wearing long sleeves under their uniforms. Gameday shows that the temperature is 39 in Milwaukee, maybe they don't heat the place very much.

[jojo]

EV is right at 100 pitches. What are the odds that he goes out for another inning?

[BCubb2003]

Why is Dusty wearing batting gloves...in a dome?

It's 61 degrees in the dome. Maybe his hands are cold.

[Mario-Rijo]

Many of the players are wearing long sleeves under their uniforms. Gameday shows that the temperature is 39 in Milwaukee, maybe they don't heat the place very much.

Brenneman or Welsh one said it was 60 inside.

[mbgrayson]

You must be joking, right??????

Not at all. Doesn't that make sense? The collective ERA of the pitchers Harang faces is lower than the collective ERA that the #3 or #4 guy face.

[Mario-Rijo]

EV is right at 100 pitches. What are the odds that he goes out for another inning?

Not good.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You must be joking, right??????

In a round-about way, he's right. It doesn't always match up that way, but the reds will score fewer runs against opposing #1 starters. But I also think it's a whole bunch of bad luck for Aaron too.

[kaldaniels]

Brenneman or Welsh one said it was 60 inside.

Under 60 I believe.

[membengal]

So, just got done catching up, watching at fast forward "1" on tivo...goodness gracious, not much happened to this point, huh?

[OnBaseMachine]

I hope the Reds offense doesn't fall asleep. Seven runs won't win this game.

[Heath]

Ah, April. If it's Monday it must be Milwaukee.

[Patrick Bateman]

Not at all. Doesn't that make sense? The collective ERA of the pitchers Harang faces is lower than the collective ERA that the #3 or #4 guy face.

After about 1-2 weeks when off days happen sporadically for all the teams in baseball, these match-ups get thrown out the door quickly. By the end of the season Harang will have likely faced a pretty even mix of pitchers of all types of quality.

[reds44]

Reds gon have to make 7 stand up because I see the offense sleeping the rest of the way.

Burton in the 6th
Rhodes in the 7th
Weathers in the 8th
Cordero in the 9th

[PuffyPig]

Not at all. Doesn't that make sense? The collective ERA of the pitchers Harang faces is lower than the collective ERA that the #3 or #4 guy face.

The #1 pitcher of a team does not usally pitch against the other teams#1 pitcher, as it gets mixes up pretty quicky.

Just watch a few games and it becomes pretty obvious.

Otherwise, you'd see the average winning record of # 1 pitchers at around .500.

Snell certainly isn't the Pirates #1. And their # 1 starter faced our #4 starter.

It gets mixed up almost immediately.

[reds44]

Gonzalez looks turrible.

I was hoping he would get on just so Dusty had to take Edinson out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Gonzalez with another awful atbat. He's lost at the plate.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds gon have to make 7 stand up because I see the offense sleeping the rest of the way.

Burton in the 6th
Rhodes in the 7th
Weathers in the 8th
Cordero in the 9th

I thought the Brewers bullpen was supposed to be a six-pack of lighter fluid? I think we'll score some more.

[Root Down]

The #1 pitcher of a team does not usally pitch against the other teams#1 pitcher, as it gets mixes up pretty quicky.

Just watch a few games and it becomes pretty obvious.

Otherwise, you'd see the average winning record of # 1 pitchers at around .500.

Snell certainly isn't the Pirates #1. And their # 1 starter faced our #4 starter.

It gets mixed up almost immediately.

Does that have anything to do with why we have yet to see Owings?

[PuffyPig]

In a round-about way, he's right. It doesn't always match up that way, but the reds will score fewer runs against opposing #1 starters. But I also think it's a whole bunch of bad luck for Aaron too.

Actually, it usually doesn't match up that way.

It's pretty random.

[mbgrayson]

After about 1-2 weeks when off days happen sporadically for all the teams in baseball, these match-ups get thrown out the door quickly. By the end of the season Harang will have likely faced a pretty even mix of pitchers of all types of quality.

Days off even out. I certainly agree that it doesn't always align this way, but it does more than you think. I remember last year Harang faced Zambrano like three times...and Webb. Also remember that after the all star break, most managers restart with their #1s again.

[membengal]

Man does Alex G look lost at the plate. He didn't get a ton of swings in the spring, and is sure to be rusty from a year off to boot. I sure wouldn't mind seeing Janish get some starts while Alex G takes extra time off the tee and in BP to try and find some rhythm to his swing and approach.

[PuffyPig]

Does that have anything to do with why we have yet to see Owings?

Yeah,we are saving him until the other teams #5 starter goes......:rolleyes:

[PuffyPig]

Days off even out. I certainly agree that it doesn't always align this way, but it does more than you think.

It's an old wives tale. We are already off line, with skipping Owings.

It\s not enough to say that it doesn't always aling that way, as that suggest that it's about 80%.

It it was anyway close to being true, #1 starters would be posting .500 records by the bucket full. And they don't.

[Hoosier Red]

I think in general #1 starters face #1 starters more than other pitchers, but not by a huge number.
#5 starters get skipped more often than anyone else. Unless there's an injury, Harang will never get skipped.

[OnBaseMachine]

Burton walks Braun with two outs and Fielder on deck.

[jojo]

Pitch outs look freaky on gameday. I wonder what throwing at someone looks like?

[PuffyPig]

I think in general #1 starters face #1 starters more than other pitchers, but not by a huge number.
#5 starters get skipped more often than anyone else. Unless there's an injury, Harang will never get skipped.

Harang pitched Monday. With the off day Tuesday, he was already scheduled to getting "skipped" by one day, as he was sceduled to pitch Sunday, with 5 days rest. He could have gone against the Pirates #1 starter Malholm on Saturday.

But I agree with your first sentence.

[reds44]

Burton gave Willy a workout that inning.

Onto the 7th...

[membengal]

The pitchout looked freaky live too.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Burton walks Braun, but escapes without any damage. 7-6 Reds after 6.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pitch outs look freaky on gameday. I wonder what throwing at someone looks like?

I was thinking the same thing. I'm watching the Rockets play the Hornets and listening to the Reds game, I glanced down at gameday and see that line all the way off the screen. LOL. It certainly got my attention. :O)

[HeatherC1212]

Yeah,we are saving him until the other teams #5 starter goes......:rolleyes:

Blame that on Mother Nature. No rainout for Friday's game and Micah pitches on Saturday as scheduled which is what I really wanted to see since I was at that game. :bang:

[_Sir_Charles_]

McDonald ph'ing

[Root Down]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm watching the Rockets play the Hornets and listening to the Reds game, I glanced down at gameday and see that line all the way off the screen. LOL. It certainly got my attention. :O)

Hernandez almost missed it because it was thrown way wide.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K's after working the count full.

[Degenerate39]

McDonald is awful

[OnBaseMachine]

Rhodes against right handed hitters? I don't like that matchup. I'd like to have seen Burton go two innings.

[reds44]

Bunting ain't working for Willy.

[reds44]

McDonald is awful
He's been fine with the bat so far.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Good idea by Taveras to bunt but it was a poor one right back to the pitcher.

Dickerson up. Linedrive down the line for a double! :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Votto.

1st & 2nd to Brandon.

[Mario-Rijo]

Bunting ain't working for Willy.

It's interesting but I feel like he has the same problem when he bunts as when he hits, attacking pitches not quite where you'd like them. If it's close to the zone......

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto walks. First and second and two outs for Phillips. We need another run or two.

[Hoosier Red]

Rhodes against right handed hitters? I don't like that matchup. I'd like to have seen Burton go two innings.

I would have double switched and put Janish in for Gonzo. But C est la vie.

[WebScorpion]

They need to sit on DeFelice's change...he throws it waaaay too much.

[OnBaseMachine]

Phillips just took two hanging sliders right down the middle.

Honestly, I would've let Burton hit for himself and went another inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rhodes is in to pitch

[Patrick Bateman]

He's been fine with the bat so far.

Not really. Results are one thing, but he's gone up their with a putrid approach, swinging at lots of balls, and lots of swings and misses. He's found a few holes at fortunate times, but that's more attributable than luck than a repeatable skill.

[Doc. Scott]

What the heck is Rhodes facing three straight righties for? Let me guess, Dusty saw the stats that Arthur's whiffed three of the four RHBs he's faced this season and figured that was good enough for him.

[OnBaseMachine]

What the heck is Rhodes facing three straight righties for?

No idea. I would've pitched Burton two innings.

[jojo]

What the heck is Rhodes facing three straight righties for? Let me guess, Dusty saw the stats that Arthur's whiffed three of the four RHBs he's faced this season and figured that was good enough for him.

Dude....it's Dustique.... don't question it...

[Caveat Emperor]

This managerial move is puzzling to me.

If it works, I guess that's OK -- but I don't get putting Rhodes in here.

[membengal]

It's not working.

[nate]

Dude....it's Dustique.... don't question it...

Dustique?

Doesn't Billy Mays sell that?

[Reds Fanatic]

Cameron and Hall have singled. 1st and 2nd with 1 out.

[reds44]

1st and 2nd
1 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

Back to back singles off Rhodes. First hits he's allowed this year. He'd been money up to now. Maybe facing righty's wasn't a great idea.

[OnBaseMachine]

Just a dumb move by Dusty. Burton should have went two. I'll be amazed if the Brewers don't score this inning.

[mbgrayson]

Harang's opposing starters in 2008: From ESPN's web site (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?playerId=5181&year=2008)

3/31 Brandon Webb (#1)
4/5 Adam Eaton
4/10 Carlos Villanueva
4/15 Ryan Dempster
4/20 Yovani Gallardo
4/25 Jonathan Sanchez
4/30 Brandon Looper
5/6 Carlos Zambrano (#1)
5/12 Burke Badenhop
5/17 Fausto Carmona
5/22 Randy Wolfe
5/25 Relief appearance
5/29 Phil Dumatrait
6/3 Adam Eaton
6/8 Ryan Tucker
6/13 Justin Masterson
6/19 Eric Stults
6/25 Roy Halladay (#1)
6/30 Paul Maholm (#1)
7/8 Ryan Dempster

Harang then on the DL till August, where clearly there would be no pattern of going against a #1 guy.

8/10 Wandy Rodriguez
8/16 Joel Pineiro
8/22 Livian Hernandez
8/28 Brandon Backe
9/2 Ian Snell
9/7 Sean Marshall
9/12 Brandon Webb (#1)
9/17 Todd Wellemeyer
9/22 Ricky Nolasco (#1?)
9/27 Todd Wellemeyer

So in 2008, that means Harang faced six pitchers who were arguably their teams #1 guy, out of 29 starts. That is not at all what I expected...so I retract the argument.

[HeatherC1212]

Nice double play!! :D

[Red in Chicago]

Votto saved Phillips on that scoop.

[Reds Fanatic]

6-4-3 DP ends the inning. Great job by Votto picking the throw out of the dirt.

[_Sir_Charles_]

DP! Nice, Rhodes gets out of the jam.

[reds44]

Rack em up!

[jojo]

Dustique?

Doesn't Billy Mays sell that?

I dunno but it'll stay with you longer than pig dandruff.

[OnBaseMachine]

Huge doubleplay. Hopefully the offense can tack on another run or two. Weathers against the Brewers scares me. IIRC they rocked him last season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Todd Coffey sighting!

[Reds Fanatic]

Double switch. Counsell in to play 3rd, Coffey in to pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Weathers warming up btw.

[HeatherC1212]

I would love to see another run or two added on here. :eek:

[Kc61]

Do the Reds ever tack on runs in this kind of situation? Just a question.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out looking on a 95 MPH fastball.

[Reds Fanatic]

Edwin strikes out swinging on an 81 MPH slider.

[Tony Cloninger]

They are the opposite of the Yankees old "5 o'clock Thunder"...or was it 4 o'clock?

They are more like Late Inning Nap time.

[OnBaseMachine]

Todd Coffey looks dominant.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I always thought Coffey would pull it together...should've figured it'd be AFTER we get rid of him. He looks pretty darned good.

[reds44]

I really hope that HR doesn't make EE start swigning for the downs again.

[Mario-Rijo]

I always thought Coffey would pull it together...should've figured it'd be AFTER we get rid of him. He looks pretty darned good.

With the pitching coaches we've had, that should have been apparent.

[Tom Servo]

It totally figures that the Reds couldn't touch Coffey.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez grounds right back to Coffey. 7-6 Reds mid 8th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Coffey. I don't recall many of those in a Reds uni. :-(

[WebScorpion]

Do the Reds ever tack on runs in this kind of situation? Just a question.
Great pitching and defense don't need to tack on runs...we will live and die with our pitching this season. :thumbup:

[Doc. Scott]

Coffey has yet to allow a run in a Milwaukee uniform, spanning like eleven innings back to last season. Funny stuff.

[Reds Fanatic]

Weathers in for the 8th

[OnBaseMachine]

Weathers in for the 8th

Wait, so he takes Rhodes out with a lefty coming up? WHY?

[Reds Fanatic]

Counsell strikes out swinging. Great pitch by Weathers.

[jojo]

Wait, so he takes Rhodes out with a lefty coming up? WHY?

Dustique.

[Doc. Scott]

Is Counsell not like the second hardest person in the major leagues to strike out after Jeff Keppinger?

[reds44]

Weathers gets Counsel out.

[Mario-Rijo]

Is Counsell not like the second hardest person in the major leagues to strike out after Jeff Keppinger?

Kendall.

[Reds Fanatic]

Weeks flies out to the warning track in center.

[OnBaseMachine]

I would get Cordero ready now. If Hart reaches, I'd bring in Cordero.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hart triples to center as the ball gets past Taveras.

[membengal]

Willy T is not distinguishing himself with balls over his head. I thought he could have had that. He pulled up short as that ball was on the track.

[Red in Chicago]

I don't think WT played that right.

[reds44]

Taveras should of had that.

Patterson would have.

/went there

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stand up triple.

Marty says it was catchable by Taveras but he coasted towards it looking for the wall.

[reds44]

This isn't going to end well.

[jojo]

A long as Hall doesn't bat again, this one is in the bag....

[OnBaseMachine]

Willy T is not distinguishing himself with balls over his head. I thought he could have had that. He pulled up short as that ball was on the track.

He plays a very shallow CF. It's stupid. I'd rather give up bloop singles than doubles and triples.

Bring in Cordero.

[OUReds]

Taveras should of had that.

Patterson would have.

/went there

I thought so in real time, but on watching the replay I think it would have been a very difficult play to make.

[Kc61]

When Fielder comes up, can Reds bring in Rhodes again?

[reds44]

Oh boy...

[membengal]

I really don't want to see Weathers pitch to Fielder, if Braun gets on.

No one warming up though, so that's what I am about to see.

[OnBaseMachine]

I thought so in real time, but on watching the replay I think it would have been a very difficult play to make.

Not if he would play a normal center field.

[Reds Fanatic]

Braun walks. 1st and 3rd for Fielder. No one is warming up so it is up to Weathers to get out of this inning.

[Team Clark]

This is usually where Weathers tries to FORCE the ball to the plate and ends up getting hammered. I can't watch.

[cincrazy]

David Weathers vs. Prince Fielder. Oh boy.

[reds44]

Where is Reed Johnson when you need him?

[Kc61]

I thought so in real time, but on watching the replay I think it would have been a very difficult play to make.

Ball was hit pretty hard and it fell just shy of the wall. Would have taken a great play, but some guys probably make the play. Wasn't impossible.

[WVRedsFan]

A long as Hall doesn't bat again, this one is in the bag....

Hmmm...we'll see. I don't like how this is playing out. Remember who is on the mound.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braun walks. I actually don't mind that one TOO much. I'd rather face Prince than Ryan.

[Tony Cloninger]

It is sad to say that Patterson would have had that......being fast does not equate to being a good OF.

[OnBaseMachine]

Get Weathers out of there. Bring in Cordero. Please. This won't end well with Weathers.

[Team Clark]

I'd rather see EE pitch right now...

[reds44]

THROW A STRIKE

[cincrazy]

This umpire is screwing him, to put it mildly. Two pitches in a row that should have been strikes IMO.

[Reds Fanatic]

3-0 count on Fielder.

[reds44]

I can't watch.

[membengal]

Kc, it was that he pulled up. He was there. He probably should have had it. I am in agreement with Marty B on this one.

Dusty, it would have been okay to have Cordero ready for this eventuality this inning...

[Reds Fanatic]

A 4 pitch walk. Bases loaded.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* Back to back walks by Stormy.

[reds44]

Oh boy.

Bases loaded for Hardy.

[jojo]

That was a really lazy effort by Fielder....

[Red in Chicago]

oy vey iz mir

[OnBaseMachine]

Get Weathers out of there. I can't watch. I've already turned it.

[Degenerate39]

Never a dull moment

[Team Clark]

Cordero should be in here. No reason he can't get 4 outs.

[membengal]

0-2 count to Hardy, nasty slider.

Fingers crossed...

[Team Clark]

WOW... hardy doing Weather's work for him. Sad.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Is there a law that says your closer can't get 4 outs?

[reds44]

0-2

COME ON

[Kc61]

Kc, it was that he pulled up. He was there. He probably should have had it. I am in agreement with Marty B on this one.

Dusty, it would have been okay to have Cordero ready for this eventuality this inning...

Hard to tell how catchable that was.

I'm not sure Cordero would be a great choice here. He does walk guys. Weathers ahead of the hitter, maybe he'll get him.

[Red in Chicago]

come on guys...weathers has got 'em right where he wants 'em

[membengal]

2-2 count.

[Team Clark]

Whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Hardy flies out to center. Whew. 7-6 Reds after 8.

[cincrazy]

Hard line drive to center field. I think I'm about to have a heart attack.

[guttle11]

And the thunder rolls...

[Root Down]

This strike zone seems awfully small today.

[BCubb2003]

I'm telling you, Dusty is just not yet understood.

[membengal]

Fly to CF. Out.

Good for Weathers.

Reds cling to 7-6 lead heading to the 9th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Can ole' smoke & mirrors pull another rabbit out of his hat?

Wow. Pop up. I can't stand it when Weathers pitches.

[reds44]

Stormy indeed.

7-6 going to the 9th.

[Team Clark]

Is there a law that says your closer can't get 4 outs?

Dusty's law! :thumbup:

[OnBaseMachine]

I think I just had a heart attack.

Come on offense, tack on a run or two.

[WVRedsFan]

Whew. Someone with some sense in the front office should trade Weathers to any team for anyone. Like TC says, he's OK until adversity happens and then it's a roller coaster ride.

[kaldaniels]

Brainteaser:

What, in dollar figures, is a save worth in this game for CoCo (assuming 1 run lead). I mean, this is what he is paid the big bucks for...1 run game with a divisional contender.

[HeatherC1212]

Stormy keeping things interesting again. I don't know if my heart can handle too much of that this year, LOL :laugh:

[membengal]

WV, I am okay with Weathers on this team. He is a steadying presence that I think the staff needs, and while it may not be always pretty, he has, by and large, gotten the job done for years for this team now...

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Whew. Someone with some sense in the front office should trade Weathers to any team for anyone. Like TC says, he's OK until adversity happens and then it's a roller coaster ride.

I don't think there's anyone that would take on his ridiculous salary.

[Team Clark]

I'd love to see Gonzo and Nix tag Coffey here.

[reds44]

Can we get an insurance run please?

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez grounds out to short. Nix hitting for Weathers.

[Tom Servo]

Stormy Weathers cleared up!

[Homer Bailey]

2-0 and that's your pitch Gonzo? Ugh.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Brainteaser:

What, in dollar figures, is a save worth in this game for CoCo (assuming 1 run lead). I mean, this is what he is paid the big bucks for...1 run game with a divisional contender.

Exactly.

[membengal]

In Weathers' defense, that was the nastiest part of the Brewers line-up. Tough outs. The good news? The worst of the line-up is through, so Cordero should hopefully be able to bear down.

Alex G still looks Jack Sheppard Lost at the plate.

[reds44]

Alex, no.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez now 0 for 16.

[reds44]

Hall got double swithced out?

YES

[WVRedsFan]

WV, I am okay with Weathers on this team. He is a steadying presence that I think the staff needs, and while it may not be always pretty, he has, by and large, gotten the job done for years for this team now...

But...my health is important, too.

Seriously, yes he did the job, but he got lucky too, but I guess that's part of the game. Still, if he continues to not allow runs, someone will want him for a good prospect. I hope.

[OUReds]

I'd love to see Gonzo and Nix tag Coffey here.

Let me guess, you asked for world peace last Christmas. :)

Edit: My devious reverse psychology plan works as Nix doubles

[Reds Fanatic]

Nix lines a double off the glove of Cameron.

[Red in Chicago]

cameron should have had that ball

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nix with a double.

[OnBaseMachine]

Nix doubles. Please get him in. For my health.

[cincrazy]

Someone should tell Gonzo he doesn't get a prize for going 0-16 like the Lions.

[reds44]

For the love of God get Nix in.

[11larkin11]

Laynce Nix scares me. Alot.

[HeatherC1212]

Alex G still looks Jack Sheppard Lost at the plate.

It's not funny that Gonzo is struggling but this line is awesome, LOL :laugh:

[membengal]

Nice to see the PH double from Nix. Would love them to pick up this run.

One out, runner on second.

[VR]

looks like Taveras is swinging after the catcher has the ball

[reds44]

Willy. Swing at a strike.

[Team Clark]

Looking at Weathers stats I saw that only 13% of Inherited runners scored when he was pitching last year. Down from 30%. I would have bet money that it was higher because I never recalled him coming through that often.

[Red in Chicago]

The Milwaukee crowd with a lame attempt at "Let' go Brewers...clap clap clapclapclap". Very original:rolleyes:

[Reds Fanatic]

Taveras grounds out to 3rd. Nix stays at 2nd. 2 outs.

[11larkin11]

Seriously. If Aaron Harang and Laynce Nix walked into my town I would round everyone up with pitchforks and try to save everyone

[Team Clark]

Let me guess, you asked for world peace last Christmas. :)

Edit: My devious reverse psychology plan works as Nix doubles

I did. I noticed that none of my requests were fulfilled. Again. :D

Although Nix was close. I wanted HR's.

[reds44]

Do you let Dickerson hit or do you use Owings, Hanigan, or Hairston?

At this point, I'd let Dickerson hit with a 1 run lead.

[membengal]

I don't understand what you are saying, 11larkin11. Is it a comment on their physical appearance?

[reds44]

I think Laynce Nix eats babies.

Dude just looks mean.

[Reds Fanatic]

They are leaving Dickerson in against the lefty Mitch Stetter

[Team Clark]

Glad Dickerson is hitting here. Now make us proud.

[reds44]

Dickerson stays in.

[OUReds]

Do you let Dickerson hit or do you use Owings, Hanigan, or Hairston?

At this point, I'd let Dickerson hit with a 1 run lead.

I would PH Owings, one of the many reasons it's probably a good thing I don't manage the Reds.

[reds44]

After seeing this motion, I don't like Dickerson's odds.

[11larkin11]

I don't understand what you are saying, 11larkin11. Is it a comment on their physical appearance?

Yes it is. They both just have stares that burn right through you but look like they would be gentle giants. But Nix is the worst. Hes a linebacker with a death stare.

[reds44]

I would PH Owings, one of the many reasons it's probably a good thing I don't manage the Reds.
I want his glove in there up by a run.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dickerson grounds out to 2nd. 7-6 Reds mid 9th.

[OnBaseMachine]

This team doesn't know what an add on run is.

[reds44]

If I stop posting during this inning, somebody call 911.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cordero coming in.

Cameron, pinch hitter and Kendall due up.

[TheBurn]

Alright... CoCo time!

[Red in Chicago]

Anything but extra innings tonight...I've got to get up early...Thanks

[Mario-Rijo]

I would PH Owings, one of the many reasons it's probably a good thing I don't manage the Reds.

Just a guess but I would imagin Owings only pinch hits tonight if absolutely neccessary, he pitches tommorrow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If I stop posting during this inning, somebody call 911.

Man, that line made my night. ROFLMAO! :O)

[HeatherC1212]

Mow 'em down Coco. :)

[reds44]

Just a guess but I would imagin Owings only pinch hits tonight if absolutely neccessary, he pitches tommorrow.
IIRC, Arroyo goes tomorrow.

[Team Clark]

Reds44...still with us?

[HeatherC1212]

Just a guess but I would imagin Owings only pinch hits tonight if absolutely neccessary, he pitches tommorrow.

I think he pitches on Wednesday unless they changed the schedule again.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cameron flies out to center. 1 out.

[VR]

painfully long game. 3.5 hours? Did I miss a rain delay in the dome?

[BCubb2003]

Nick Swisher pitching for the Yankees tonight.

[reds44]

Good start.

Hall should be up now, glad he's not.

[Reds Fanatic]

I think he pitches on Wednesday unless they changed the schedule again.You are right Wednesday. Arroyo starts tomorrow.

[Tony Cloninger]

I liked CD at bat there.....he did not swing at any bad pitches....missed the 2nd to last pitch....but still looked good. They need to see if he can do it so we don't end up with a bad platoon tandem.

[Team Clark]

LOL!!!!!!!!!! Good Ol Fox! Heidi all over again

[Reds Fanatic]

What happened to the game. Did everyone just change to Best Damn sports show.

[membengal]

Hello? Game feed?

[Caveat Emperor]

Wow, I'm glad I got switched to this riveting conversation...

[11larkin11]

FSN loses its feed....

[nate]

Nice, BDSS comes on during the second batter.

[Red in Chicago]

um, what's happening...my game just got cut out and i'm seeing best sports show??

[Reds Fanatic]

I'll do this off gameday. 2-1 count on Duffy the pinch hitter.

[reds44]

I've still got the game.

2-2 on Duffy

[Reds Fanatic]

2-2 count on Duffy

[VR]

Nice. Extra innings just switched to FS Ohio in the studio.

ACK

[TheBurn]

Full count to Duffy

[OUReds]

Just a guess but I would imagin Owings only pinch hits tonight if absolutely neccessary, he pitches tommorrow.

I've heard that (maybe the radio guys were talking about it?), but I have a hard time understanding why it would matter. Is it really that exhausting to PH?

As I type this, FSN cuts to the BDSSP. Words cannot express my rage.