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Red in Chicago
05-10-2009, 10:35 AM
Today's lineup vs. Cards (1:10 p.m.) -

Taveras CF
Hairston SS
Bruce RF
Phillips 2B
Nix LF
Hernandez 1B
Rosales 3B
Hanigan C
Volquez P

1B Joey Votto (flu) out of lineup for 4th straight day. Dusty Baker said Saturday that he expected Votto to be out possibly 'til Monday, maybe available for PH duties until then.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 12:58 PM
Cards Lineup

Schumacker 2B
Rasmus CF
Pujols 1B
Ludwick RF
Duncan LF
Molina C
Greene SS
Barden 3B
Wainwright P

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:14 PM
Ground rule double for Shumaker.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:15 PM
Schumaker leads off with a double (Laynce Nix almost made an amazing diving catch)

Rasmus attempts to SAC bunt and Volquez throws it away.

Rasmus on 2B

1-0 Cards 0 out top1

CTA513
05-10-2009, 01:15 PM
Free runs 1-0 Cardinals after Volquez makes a throwing error on a sac bunt

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:16 PM
Rasmus sac bunt that Voluez throws away. Rasmus on 2nd. 1-0 Cards.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:16 PM
Pujols flies out to DEEEEP center.

1 out Rasmus on 3rd

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:17 PM
Thanks for the PBP TCG22

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:19 PM
Thanks for the PBP TCG22

no prob :thumbup:


Ludwick K's

2 down runner on 3rd

OUReds
05-10-2009, 01:19 PM
I don't know if they would have got Rasmus with a good throw.

Perfect pitch by Volquez to K Ludwick.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:20 PM
Volquez throwing gas today. touched 97

1-1 to duncan

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:21 PM
Duncan k's on a changeup

1-0 mid 1st

OUReds
05-10-2009, 01:22 PM
Just filthy pitching by Volquez on Duncan and Ludwick.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:23 PM
I don't know if they would have got Rasmus with a good throw.

Perfect pitch by Volquez to K Ludwick.

It would have been extremely close

Just to stir the pot a lil... do you think Dickerson catches Schumaker's double?

OUReds
05-10-2009, 01:25 PM
Mmmmm, I think Nix played it fairly well.

Hard to say for certain cause you can't see what jump Nix got, but I'll say no.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:26 PM
Taveras flies out to RF. 1 down

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:27 PM
correction


Im horrible at PBP :)

Taveras singled to rght
Hairtson pops to RF
Bruce pops out to SS
BP up

top6
05-10-2009, 01:30 PM
Taveras singled, FYI. He's the baserunner.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:31 PM
Taveras steals 2nd on a 2-2 count

BP up, taveras on 2nd, 2 down

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:32 PM
BP K's and someone please takeover PBP duties from me. :D

Tony Cloninger
05-10-2009, 01:34 PM
Well....at least we know Bell has a big strike zone....that was a nice curveball.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:37 PM
Molina flies out to Bruce
Greene K's on a slider
Barden flies out to Bruce

mid 2nd

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:42 PM
Nix strokes a double to right center.

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:43 PM
Nix ain't giving the job back. Might be time to send Dickerson down to get some ABs.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:44 PM
Ramon Hernandez RBI single

1-1 no outs

WVRedsFan
05-10-2009, 01:45 PM
Dear Dusty:

Dude, is there any reason on God's green earth that Ramon Hernandez shouldn't be your cleanup hitter now?

OUReds
05-10-2009, 01:46 PM
Hernandez really deserves a lot of credit for the job he's done so far, both catching and filling in for Votto.

It's so nice to know that a ball thrown to home plate won't be dropped. That drove me crazy last year.

top6
05-10-2009, 01:47 PM
Dear Dusty:

Dude, is there any reason on God's green earth that Ramon Hernandez shouldn't be your cleanup hitter now?

I'm not one to defend Dusty, but maybe the .364 SLG?

EDITED TO ADD: And by the way, I love what Hernandez has brought to the team. I'm just not sure he's the cleanup hitter - even in this lineup.

thatcoolguy_22
05-10-2009, 01:47 PM
Rosales beats out a 4-6-3 DP.

1 out AR on first

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:52 PM
Hanigan FO8. He made him work in that AB.

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:53 PM
Volquez pops to second. Inning over.

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:57 PM
Wainright Ks.

mth123
05-10-2009, 01:59 PM
Schumaker doubles.

OUReds
05-10-2009, 01:59 PM
Now that one, Willy should have had. Bad read off the bat.

And it costs a run.

Make that 3 runs.

CTA513
05-10-2009, 02:00 PM
Can't give the other team base runners when Pujols will be up this inning.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:00 PM
Rasmus singles in schumaker.

CTA513
05-10-2009, 02:01 PM
Free double costs the Reds a run

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:03 PM
Pujols walks.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:05 PM
Ludwick Ks. Big out.

CTA513
05-10-2009, 02:06 PM
4-1 after the Cardinals get an extra out

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:07 PM
Duncan doubles in 2 runs.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:08 PM
Molina grounds out to Phillips.

4-1 Cards reds coming up in the 3rd.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 02:10 PM
Duncan doubles in 2 runs.

That hit right there is even more evidence of Duncan's juicing: excuse-me swing on a 94 MPH fastball on the very end of the bat driven like a BB into left.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:12 PM
Taveras FO9.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:13 PM
Hairston singles.

Reds Fanatic
05-10-2009, 02:15 PM
Bruce homers!!! Homer #10.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 02:16 PM
Bruce is a monster. Thunderous two-run shot inside the rightfield foul pole.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:16 PM
Bruce Homers 4-3. He's a stud folks. We're watching something develop with this guy.

OUReds
05-10-2009, 02:16 PM
Bruce hit that one a very long way.

Kc61
05-10-2009, 02:17 PM
Dear Dusty:

Dude, is there any reason on God's green earth that Ramon Hernandez shouldn't be your cleanup hitter now?

Slugging PCT is in the .350 range.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:17 PM
Phillips singles. Blood in the water with Wainright.

remdog
05-10-2009, 02:19 PM
I figured Jay Boy would have a monster second half of the season but he started early on me. The average isn't there yet but it will be. Meanwhile, he's looking at that 40 HR total and thinking that it's no big thing.

Rem

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:20 PM
Nix FO 7 . At least no DP.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 02:20 PM
Nix's stance reminds me a little bit of Willie Greene's. He's a grip-it-and-rip-it guy, no doubt about it.

Gallen5862
05-10-2009, 02:22 PM
Thanks for the PBP. Let's go Reds. How has Volquez looked?

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:23 PM
Ramon GO back to the mound. 4-3 after 3.

All 4 Cards runs tainted. Volquez Error in the 1st. Another mis-read by Willy in the 3rd.

WebScorpion
05-10-2009, 02:25 PM
I will say one thing for this team. There's not a lot of give up in any of them. They'll be fighting to the end...getaway day is never a gimme with these guys. :thumbup:

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 02:26 PM
They're getting some ringing hits off Volquez. Largely I'm guessing because he's missing his spots quite a bit.

Gallen5862
05-10-2009, 02:26 PM
Thanks MTH123. Looks like Hernandez doing a great job at 1B the last few games.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:27 PM
Barden doubles.

BCubb2003
05-10-2009, 02:28 PM
I will say one thing for this team. There's not a lot of give up in any of them. They'll be fighting to the end...getaway day is never a gimme with these guys. :thumbup:

Wasn't it Dusty who once blasted previous Reds for playing like they had a plane to catch?

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:29 PM
Wainright GO to Rosaels. Runner holds.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:30 PM
Shumaker FO8. 2 Down.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:31 PM
Shumaker FO8. 2 Down.

Make it three. Missed Greene's out.

OUReds
05-10-2009, 02:31 PM
I figured Jay Boy would have a monster second half of the season but he started early on me. The average isn't there yet but it will be. Meanwhile, he's looking at that 40 HR total and thinking that it's no big thing.

Rem

I thought it would take him some time also. If he's ready to break out already, it would go a LOOONG way to making the offense acceptable.

Rosales!

Reds Fanatic
05-10-2009, 02:32 PM
Tie game. Rosales homers to left. I love his home run trot. A full speed sprint around the bases.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:32 PM
Rosales Homers. Way to go Adam.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 02:32 PM
ROSIE!!! :jump: Tie ball game. Congrats on your first big league jack Adam!

cincrazy
05-10-2009, 02:32 PM
Rosales touched home plate before the ball reached the seats I think.

BCubb2003
05-10-2009, 02:32 PM
Whatever happened to that guy from Canada?

nate
05-10-2009, 02:32 PM
ARO's HR opens chat.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:33 PM
Hanigan GO 5-3.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 02:34 PM
Whatever happened to that guy from Canada?

Been out with the flu. Pretty bad a few days ago apparently. IV required even. He probably could've played today, but Dusty said he'll bring him back next series...but maybe ph today.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:34 PM
[Marty Logic]

Must be Votto's fault this team wasn't scoring runs.

[/Marty Logic]

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 02:35 PM
Ump's calling Wainwright's neck-high curves for a strike. :confused:

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:35 PM
Volquez K's.

fearofpopvol1
05-10-2009, 02:36 PM
This ump has a strange strike zone and has the whole game.

OUReds
05-10-2009, 02:36 PM
Ump's calling Wainwright's neck-high curves for a strike. :confused:

Putting it kindly, Wally Bell has been something of a mystery behind the plate today.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:37 PM
Willy GO 4-3.

I must say, I was one of the biggest critics of the Willy deal (still am), but I'm impressed with how many pitches he sees.

fearofpopvol1
05-10-2009, 02:39 PM
Willy GO 4-3.

I must say, I was one of the biggest critics of the Willy deal (still am), but I'm impressed with how many pitches he sees.

If the Reds fail this year, it will not be because of Wily. He's not amazing, but he's not a liability either. He's least average for his position.

Reds Fanatic
05-10-2009, 02:41 PM
A long homer to center by Pujols. 5-4 Cards.

fearofpopvol1
05-10-2009, 02:41 PM
Homer Pujols. Cards up 5-4. I was really hoping that Volquez was going to unintentionally intentionally walk him.

Reds are back to playing comeback baseball.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 02:42 PM
Homer Pujols. Cards up 5-4. I was really hoping that Volquez was going to unintentionally intentionally walk him.

Reds are back to playing comeback baseball.

Hitters on both teams look like they're seeing the ball VERY well.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:43 PM
If the Reds fail this year, it will not be because of Wily. He's not amazing, but he's not a liability either. He's least average for his position.

He's been better than expected. He's not average though.

fearofpopvol1
05-10-2009, 02:44 PM
He's been better than expected. He's not average though.

If you look at the numbers this year (so far), he's average. He's actually slightly above average so far. Will he maintain that? I don't know. I think he'll be average by the end of the year.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 02:44 PM
He's been better than expected. He's not average though.

He's been awfully close to average. .745 OPS coming into today's game. At least average defense. Nice speed on the bases.

Tony Cloninger
05-10-2009, 02:46 PM
That CHI game was against Lieber....and it was Baylor i think who said that back in 2002.

That was a terrible lineup that day....Juan castro was starting ..so that is all you needed to know.

CW said this umpire is the type who make hitters want to swing the bat quick. I am surprised more umpires are not like this.

mth123
05-10-2009, 02:49 PM
He's been awfully close to average. .745 OPS coming into today's game. At least average defense. Nice speed on the bases.

I'm just not a fan of the all speed, no power type. He's had a good run at the beginning of May to lift his stats (including a HR). I still think at the end of the year, he won't have enough hot streaks like the one he's on to be average.

mbgrayson
05-10-2009, 02:54 PM
Bruce grounds out to first after a 9 pitch AB. I really like Jay's approach at the plate lately.

VR
05-10-2009, 02:57 PM
EV's got a decent pitch count today....let's hope he can get it together for a couple more strong innings.

BP had all that success going to the right side.....I cringe when I see him revert to digging trenches to short with that outside pitch.

mbgrayson
05-10-2009, 02:57 PM
After 5 complete, Cards 5, Reds 4.

Wainwright at 97 pitches, 62 strikes.
Volquez at 76 pitches, 50 strikes.

OUReds
05-10-2009, 02:57 PM
97 Pitches through 5 for Wainwright.

DOH! Beaten to the post

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:00 PM
Khalil Greene's grooming is a disgrace.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:01 PM
Molina K's.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:02 PM
Greene FO 7.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:02 PM
Greene pops out to left.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:03 PM
Bruce grounds out to first after a 9 pitch AB. I really like Jay's approach at the plate lately.

I agree it's gotten better and better seemingly on a daily basis! :beerme:

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:05 PM
I agree it's gotten better and better seemingly on a daily basis! :beerme:

The more HR's he hits, the more pitches he'll see. Given the drop-off after him in the line-up, I'll be surpised if he gets anything to hit come June or so.

OUReds
05-10-2009, 03:05 PM
Wow, Wally Bell is terrible.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:05 PM
Wow, guy made no attempt to avoid that one. In fact I'd argue he moved into it.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:05 PM
Barden HBP.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:06 PM
Ump says the pitch hit Barden, but it didn't, clearly. Wainwright--can of corn to Taveras to end the inning.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:06 PM
Surprised Wainwright is hitting with nearly 100 pitches.

Kc61
05-10-2009, 03:07 PM
Volquez pitching well, but if the Reds get guys on here, will have to hit for him.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:07 PM
Surprised Wainwright is hitting with nearly 100 pitches.

Not at all with that BP.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:10 PM
Nix has got Reggie Sanders syndrome--tough time laying off the high hard stuff.

VR
05-10-2009, 03:10 PM
Is Votto available to PH today?

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:11 PM
Nix Ks.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:13 PM
Nasty yacker Wainwright has. If he ever commands that FB better watch out.

VR
05-10-2009, 03:13 PM
Wainwright does a good job setting up the yacker on 2 strikes w/ high heat. He's done it about 5 times today.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:13 PM
Ramon Pops to 2B.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:14 PM
Rosales walks.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:15 PM
Wainwright does a good job setting up the yacker on 2 strikes w/ high heat. He's done it about 5 times today.

Yeah he does that well.

VR
05-10-2009, 03:16 PM
high heat coming

VR
05-10-2009, 03:17 PM
and now the big yacker for the k pitch

VR
05-10-2009, 03:18 PM
ok, now high heat again

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:19 PM
Hanigan hits into FC.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:19 PM
ok, now high heat again

And your out VR. ;)

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:23 PM
Shumaker Ks.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:26 PM
Rasmus grounds out to Hernandez at 1st.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:27 PM
EV walks Pujols on 5 pitches.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:31 PM
Pujols steals 2B.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:31 PM
Pujols steals 2nd after getting a big lead. Then BB's Ludwick on 5 pitches. He is just trying to overdo it with those big guns up. If he had half the courage Cueto does he'd be much better.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:32 PM
Ludwick walks. Volquez at 108 pitches.

VR
05-10-2009, 03:32 PM
Not sure what was wrong w/ that pitch. That's what happens when you are all over the place.

Duncan slugging
Minors .414
Majors .489

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:32 PM
Danny Rae coming in.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:33 PM
Danny Rae coming in.

Oh crap go ahead and assume a Bases loaded scenario.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:33 PM
Big, big spot for DRH here in to relieve Volquez. He didn't have his best stuff, but kept the Reds in the game.

Come on DRH!

Kc61
05-10-2009, 03:34 PM
Danny needs to get this out.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:34 PM
DRH nibbling on the outside corner...quickly falls behind 2-0....come on Danny!

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:35 PM
3-0 to Duncan and the boo birds appear.

nate
05-10-2009, 03:35 PM
That second pitch looked OK to me.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:35 PM
He stays outside w/ a fastball, 3-1.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:36 PM
Filthy off speed down and away, strike 2.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:36 PM
Baaaaaaaarely got a piece of it, fouled off we go full, 2 outs. 1st and 2nd.

VR
05-10-2009, 03:37 PM
George...."DRH usually comes in and pounds strikes in there"

7 bb's in 11 innings George

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:37 PM
Lined to cf...RBI, men at the corners :(

remdog
05-10-2009, 03:37 PM
I agree VR. I'm 'watching' this on game center but, from comments on the board, EV apparently has great stuff today but can't seem to control it. Game center's pitch locater seems to confirm that. It's one of those days where his ball is moving but he doesn't know exactly where.

I also agree that with Volquez, he has to believe he is better than the guy holding the bat, no matter who he is, and attack the batter, not do it the other way around.

Rem

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:37 PM
Double switch. Ramon to catch, Votto in to play 1B. Need his bat today!

nate
05-10-2009, 03:39 PM
George...."DRH usually comes in and pounds strikes in there"

7 bb's in 11 innings George

11 Ks too.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:41 PM
I agree VR. I'm 'watching' this on game center but, from comments on the board, EV apparently has great stuff today but can't seem to control it. Game center's pitch locater seems to confirm that. It's one of those days where his ball is moving but he doesn't know exactly where.

I also agree that with Volquez, he has to believe he is better than the guy holding the bat, no matter who he is, and attack the batter, not do it the other way around.

Rem

Yeah the HR to Pujols was indicative of his movement to some extent. It was supposed to be a FB down and away and he left it up and out over the middle. The Reds as a group still need to do a better job pitching in. Volquez often gets into trouble when he tries to overthrow pitches, I seen him actually overthrow a change up last inning..

Kc61
05-10-2009, 03:42 PM
Tough outing for DRH, seemed to get squeezed by ump, then had to come in and gave up a single to center.

DRH is obviously still a question. Viola pitching well at AAA, could get a shot as the second lefty if DRH falters.

remdog
05-10-2009, 03:42 PM
Double switch. Ramon to catch, Votto in to play 1B. Need his bat today!

Not sure I like that move. Now you have no backup catcher and Votto could probably use the extra day of rest.

Save Votto if you really need him as a PH in a game deciding position.

Rem

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:42 PM
11 Ks too.

Herrera's like a .350 OB hitter with a .200 SLG percentage. You like the .350 OBP, but that SLG is simply unsustainable. I hope I'm wrong about Herrera. He looked pretty timid facing Duncan.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 03:43 PM
In all my years of watching baseball, I've NEVER seen anyone fall for the fake to third then fake to first move. Why bother?

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:43 PM
Not sure I like that move. Now you have no backup catcher and Votto could probably use the extra day of rest.

Save Votto if you really need him as a PH in a game deciding position.

Rem

I agree.

Moot point, Molina drives the last nail. Can't really expect to sweep the Cards. Two of three is awfully nice though.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:44 PM
Tough outing for DRH, seemed to get squeezed by ump, then had to come in and gave up a single to center.

DRH is obviously still a question. Viola pitching well at AAA, could get a shot as the second lefty if DRH falters.

Really, I thought all 3 balls were obviously outside.

VR
05-10-2009, 03:44 PM
pffffffffffft.


Perhaps the Reds are setting themselves up for some Mother's day payback.

Kc61
05-10-2009, 03:44 PM
Volquez' walk to Albert was ok, but the walk to Ludwig really hurt. Now game may be out of reach and V's ERA has taken a hit.

Herrera and Burton each touched for RBI singles, balls not exactly clobbered, just fell in. Could just be luck make things even after Reds win first two games of the series.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:45 PM
In all my years of watching baseball, I've NEVER seen anyone fall for the fake to third then fake to first move. Why bother?

I've seen it twice in the past week. And seen it called a balk once by the HPU. :confused:

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 03:45 PM
I agree.

Moot point, Molina drives the last nail. Can't really expect to sweep the Cards. Two of three is awfully nice though.

3 more innings guys. Pretty early to call this one done. We've been swinging pretty good bats lately. And now you toss Votto into the mix. I still like our chances. I also like our pen versus their pen.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 03:46 PM
I've seen it twice in the past week.

Really? What games? I'd be interested in seeing them.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:46 PM
Volquez' walk to Albert was ok, but the walk to Ludwig really hurt. Now game may be out of reach and V's ERA has taken a hit.

Herrera and Burton each touched for RBI singles, balls not exactly clobbered, just fell in. Could just be luck make things even after Reds win first two games of the series.

Walks are the festering ulcer on an otherwise healthy pitching staff.

nate
05-10-2009, 03:46 PM
Herrera's like a .350 OB hitter with a .200 SLG percentage. You like the .350 OBP, but that SLG is simply unsustainable. I hope I'm wrong about Herrera. He looked pretty timid facing Duncan.

Great!

I was pointing out that with 11 Ks, saying he "pounded strikes" might not be the most farfetched thing George said today.

VR
05-10-2009, 03:47 PM
Really, I thought all 3 balls were obviously outside.

Agree...those weren't close to being strikes, I think DRH was hoping to have Duncan chase them. Duncan has developed an eerie ability to sit back on his pitches because of some kind of new found strength.

remdog
05-10-2009, 03:48 PM
Tough outing for DRH, seemed to get squeezed by ump, then had to come in and gave up a single to center.

DRH is obviously still a question. Viola pitching well at AAA, could get a shot as the second lefty if DRH falters.

DRH has been 'OK'. Not great, not terrible. He's different in what he throws and the speed he throws it at. He does seem to need to throw more strikes and sometimes the umpires do seem to 'squeeze' him.

Don't forget, many of the umps are seeing his 'stuff' for the first time too and they may not have seen someone throw this 'hard' since they did high school games. ;)

Rem

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:48 PM
Great!

I was pointing out that with 11 Ks, saying he "pounded strikes" might not be the most farfetched thing George said today.

To be fair, it doesn't take throwing strikes to rack up Ks in the early going of a season. From what I've seen, Herrera's been much more wild than a strike zone pounder.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:48 PM
Really? What games? I'd be interested in seeing them.

Umm, don't recall but I was watching highlights on MLB TV. I want to say one of them was in a Detroit game but can't be positive. The one I seen called a balk was earlier in the year.

nate
05-10-2009, 03:50 PM
VOTTONEMENT!

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:50 PM
I'd have Votto's kid. Really.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:50 PM
Votto....YARDWORK! :beerme:

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 03:50 PM
*takes a bow*

Yep, too early to call it. VOTTO IS BACK! :jump:

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:50 PM
Joe-Joe pounds THAT strike zone however. HR to opp. field.

mth123
05-10-2009, 03:50 PM
Joey!!!!!!

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:51 PM
Larussa goes to the mop up guy McClellan in the 7th inning. Another weird strategic error.

remdog
05-10-2009, 03:51 PM
In all my years of watching baseball, I've NEVER seen anyone fall for the fake to third then fake to first move. Why bother?

Seems to me that MLBnetwork just showed a successful one yesterday, maybe the day before.

It does occasionally work.

Rem

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:52 PM
Then Willy T goes 3-0 next AB, then goes full watching the next 2, then draws a BB. Me likey this!

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 03:52 PM
Rally caps! Willy t draws the walk.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:52 PM
Reyes warming for Bruce.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 03:53 PM
Seems to me that MLBnetwork just showed a successful one yesterday, maybe the day before.

It does occasionally work.

Rem

I'll take you're word for it guys. I've just never seen it. And that's over 35 years of watching ballgames.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:53 PM
Seems to me that MLBnetwork just showed a successful one yesterday, maybe the day before.

It does occasionally work.

Rem

I've seen it work in person. Dodgers/SF game about ten years ago.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 03:54 PM
Hairston with a sac bunt to advance Willy. It was a nice bunt, but I'm not sure I like the sac bunt there.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:55 PM
I'll take you're word for it guys. I've just never seen it. And that's over 35 years of watching ballgames.

I believe I also seen it once over the last few years sometime in a Reds game. But it yeah it usually works about once a year. Just never know what game it'll show up in. MLB is a good channel for catching something like that now, they don't have the time constraints like Basbeall tonight or a local news channel. We might start finding out it happens 2-3 times a year, who knows.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:55 PM
I'm not so sure it was a sac bunt. I think he was bunting for a hit tbh.

Gallen5862
05-10-2009, 03:56 PM
whats the score? It's great Votto comes back with a HR.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 03:57 PM
Here's Big Pun in to face Bruce; one out Taveras at 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
05-10-2009, 03:57 PM
whats the score? It's great Votto comes back with a HR.7-5 Cards bottom 7th.

remdog
05-10-2009, 03:58 PM
Not sure I like that move. Now you have no backup catcher and Votto could probably use the extra day of rest.

Save Votto if you really need him as a PH in a game deciding position.

Rem

OK. I now officially like that move. :p:

Rem

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:58 PM
It's 7-5 Cards, 1 out in the bot 7, Willy T on 2nd, Bruce up to bat.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 03:58 PM
Here's Big Pun in to face Bruce; one out Taveras at 2nd.

He's not a player he just sweats alot! :D

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:59 PM
Big Sweat goes 2-2 on Bruce.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 03:59 PM
Bruce crushes one but way foul down 1b line. 2-2 still.

That's 2 inside moves Big Sweat has made w/ Willy on 2nd.


Dammit! A lined shot over Pujols who just snags it but Willy T gets back in time. And George just called Pujols "Baryshnikov-ish" :rolleyes:

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 04:00 PM
Big Skinny might balk if he's not careful.

nate
05-10-2009, 04:00 PM
Argh...freaking Pujols

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 04:01 PM
Freaking Pujols!!!!

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:01 PM
Argh...freaking Pujols

I missed it. What happened?

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 04:01 PM
Thickster takes forever getting his sign from Molina.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 04:02 PM
Pujols snagged Bruce's liner to right.

remdog
05-10-2009, 04:02 PM
Thickster takes forever getting his sign from Molina.

It takes longer in Spanish. ;)

Rem

nate
05-10-2009, 04:02 PM
Bruce hit a laser that Pujols caught making a "Baryshnikov-like" play (which _is_ farfetched) almost doubling Taveras off 2nd.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:02 PM
Wow, that wasn't even CLOSE to a strike. Good lord his zone is all over the place.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:03 PM
2-1 on BP...on a ball that was a foot inside.

Then a 55' pitch to run the count to 3-1. Nix on deck.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:03 PM
Bruce hit a laser that Pujols caught making a "Baryshnikov-like" play (which _is_ farfetched) almost doubling Taveras off 2nd.

Thanks guys.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:03 PM
BB to BP. 1st and 2nd for Nix.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:03 PM
Check that, McDonald PH'ing. Um, ugh.

nate
05-10-2009, 04:03 PM
Old McDonald to pinch hit.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:04 PM
Why not Owings here?!?

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 04:04 PM
Check that, McDonald PH'ing. Um, ugh.

Inning over i'm sure, any luck he's had is sure to be gone.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:04 PM
PH'ing for Nix? McDonald? That's an odd choice. Nix is far from stuggling right now.

Does Nix struggle against lefties?

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:04 PM
Mcdonald is hitting .375 off of lefties at least. I believe :rallycap:

remdog
05-10-2009, 04:05 PM
Check that, McDonald PH'ing. Um, ugh.

What the .........!?!

Rem

WVRedsFan
05-10-2009, 04:05 PM
The danger in allowing players like McDonald on the roster is this situation here. Just not smart...

nate
05-10-2009, 04:05 PM
Why can't they retroactively place Gonzo on the DL and get another bat up?

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:05 PM
PH'ing for Nix? McDonald? That's an odd choice. Nix is far from stuggling right now.

Does Nix struggle against lefties?

Yes.

And another inside move by Senior Sweat.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:06 PM
McDonald swings at the first two...nowhere close. 0-2. Come on now!

Next one down in the dirt, 1-2.

Outside slurve, 2-2.

McDonald being patient, now.

And he swings over a slurve down and in, and that's that.

OUReds
05-10-2009, 04:06 PM
Gomes would look a lot better hitting right now :(

remdog
05-10-2009, 04:06 PM
OK, I was wrong about the last switch. I hope I'm wrong here too.

Rem

nate
05-10-2009, 04:06 PM
Gomes would look a lot better hitting right now :(

For example.

Kc61
05-10-2009, 04:07 PM
Dusty might have figured that Owings would draw a righty reliever. This way, he's got the lefty-righty matchup in his favor. Otherwise, it would seem a natural spot for Owings who has the power.

nate
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
Old McDonald grabs some pine
To the 8th we go

Reds Fanatic
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
McDonald is a total waste of a roster spot. He swung at 3 pitches outside the strike zone.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
Completely overmatched by Reyes there, 3 swing and misses on sliders down and in.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
And here is where the short bench cripples the team. I totally blame Walt on this one...it's been a week guys. My God.

CarolinaRedleg
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn57/tplester119/darnell.jpg

I'm missing it.

VR
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
OK, let's get McDonald down to Louisville after this game. He's proven who he is....and it's time to move on for the Reds.

toledodan
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
Old McDonald grabs some pine
To the 8th we go

WHY IS HE STILL ON THIS TEAM?:thumbdown

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:08 PM
Strike out swinging. Crud.

Going by the stats is fine and good, but I think I would've left Nix in there. Lefty or righty...if a hitter is in a groove, he'll hit. At least his odds are better than someone off the bench who's not swung a bat all game.

BuckeyeRedleg
05-10-2009, 04:10 PM
OK, let's get McDonald down to Louisville after this game. He's proven who he is....and it's time to move on for the Reds.

I honestly don't think he's good enough to play in Louisville either.

Especially when a guy like Chris Heisey is stuck in AA.

Tony Cloninger
05-10-2009, 04:10 PM
Nix looks no better than DM against a lefty. Cesar Hernandez needs to be sent down to AAA.

WVRedsFan
05-10-2009, 04:10 PM
Dusty might have figured that Owings would draw a righty reliever. This way, he's got the lefty-righty matchup in his favor. Otherwise, it would seem a natural spot for Owings who has the power.

Except that McDonald can't hit. Beware of the small sample size Srping Training and his short time in the majors making otherwise smart men think they've found a diamond in the rough. If there ever was a player who should be in AAA, it's Darnell McDonald.

VR
05-10-2009, 04:10 PM
The Amish Assasin gets Barden to fly out to center.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 04:10 PM
Strike out swinging. Crud.

Going by the stats is fine and good, but I think I would've left Nix in there. Lefty or righty...if a hitter is in a groove, he'll hit. At least his odds are better than someone off the bench who's not swung a bat all game.

I actually thought Nix looked awful against Wainwright. Granted I only saw three ABs, but still, it wasn't pretty.

Still, I wouldn't have replaced him with McDonald.

nate
05-10-2009, 04:10 PM
McDonald looked totally overmatched in that AB.

WVRedsFan
05-10-2009, 04:11 PM
And here is where the short bench cripples the team. I totally blame Walt on this one...it's been a week guys. My God.

But Gonzo is special. He's making a zillion dollars, you know. :)

nate
05-10-2009, 04:12 PM
Thurston Howell III walks.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 04:12 PM
I honestly don't think he's good enough to play in Louisville either.

Especially when a guy like Chris Heisey is stuck in AA.

Maybe Walt should flip flop them. We'd be better for it.

BuckeyeRedleg
05-10-2009, 04:12 PM
Maybe Walt should flip flop them. We'd be better for it.

I have no doubt about that.

Kc61
05-10-2009, 04:12 PM
Old McDonald grabs some pine
To the 8th we go

There's been a lot of talk of Gomes replacing Hairston, etc., but now after 30 games I think the correct move is Gomes up and McDonald down.

Thing is that McDonald doesn't get to play the outfield very much so any defensive difference would seem unimportant.

I'm not suggesting Gomes necessarily should be in a regular platoon. But in the late innings when you need a good at bat against a lefty - like right there - Gomes would be preferable.

A bit later in the season, Stubbs might be the guy to replace McDonald. He's hitting well, although not for a lot of power. If Stubbs keeps it up until mid-season, he might be a choice for a bench spot.

Just don't see McDonald's role at this point.

remdog
05-10-2009, 04:13 PM
So. The Reds already thin bench is down to Gonzo, Dickerson and Janish. Gonzo can't play supposedly and, if you do play him, you waste those retroactive days if you decide to put him on the DL.

You've got one OFer and one IFer left and no backup catcher. If this thing goes extra innings there may be some people get to see their dream come true with Owings playing the OF.

I agee with FCB, DL Gonzo for a few more days and stop playing short-handed.

Rem

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:13 PM
Burton not throwing strikes.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 04:14 PM
This is NOT the Burton of past seasons: FB topping out at 89, no movement.

nate
05-10-2009, 04:14 PM
There's been a lot of talk of Gomes replacing Hairston, etc., but now after 30 games I think the correct move is Gomes up and McDonald down.

Thing is that McDonald doesn't get to play the outfield very much so any defensive difference would seem unimportant.

I'm not suggesting Gomes necessarily should be in a regular platoon. But in the late innings when you need a good at bat against a lefty - like right there - Gomes would be preferable.

A bit later in the season, Stubbs might be the guy to replace McDonald. He's hitting well, although not for a lot of power. If Stubbs keeps it up until mid-season, he might be a choice for a bench spot.

I agree about Gomes. Not about Stubbs. Don't bring him up unless Louisville's season is over. Let the kid play as much as possible. Don't bring him up if he's just gonna sit on the bench.

Mario-Rijo
05-10-2009, 04:14 PM
Pole giving Jared da biznezz.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:15 PM
There's been a lot of talk of Gomes replacing Hairston, etc., but now after 30 games I think the correct move is Gomes up and McDonald down.

Thing is that McDonald doesn't get to play the outfield very much so any defensive difference would seem unimportant.

I'm not suggesting Gomes necessarily should be in a regular platoon. But in the late innings when you need a good at bat against a lefty - like right there - Gomes would be preferable.

A bit later in the season, Stubbs might be the guy to replace McDonald. He's hitting well, although not for a lot of power. If Stubbs keeps it up until mid-season, he might be a choice for a bench spot.

Just don't see McDonald's role at this point.

Hard to argue that at all. I understood McDonalds roster spot at first due to the injuries and such...but now...not so much.

VR
05-10-2009, 04:15 PM
This is NOT the Burton of past seasons: FB topping out at 89, no movement.

I'm a bit concerned he's going Todd Coffey on us.

hebroncougar
05-10-2009, 04:15 PM
There's been a lot of talk of Gomes replacing Hairston, etc., but now after 30 games I think the correct move is Gomes up and McDonald down.

Thing is that McDonald doesn't get to play the outfield very much so any defensive difference would seem unimportant.

I'm not suggesting Gomes necessarily should be in a regular platoon. But in the late innings when you need a good at bat against a lefty - like right there - Gomes would be preferable.

A bit later in the season, Stubbs might be the guy to replace McDonald. He's hitting well, although not for a lot of power. If Stubbs keeps it up until mid-season, he might be a choice for a bench spot.

Just don't see McDonald's role at this point.

+1........McDonald has no role on this team right now. And the Reds need some power, I'd hit Gomes 6th or 7th vs LH and play him in LF.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:15 PM
Game over.

nate
05-10-2009, 04:16 PM
Ground rule double saves a run.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 04:16 PM
Ground rule double to dead center from a popgun AAA call-up. Burton is toast.

Tony Cloninger
05-10-2009, 04:16 PM
Everytime it looks like Burton is turning the corner....he starts doing this.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:17 PM
Ground rule double saves a run.

With Burton not throwing strikes, and when he does, tossing up BP fastballs, it is only delaying the inevitable.

VR
05-10-2009, 04:17 PM
Gotta k Rasmus, walk Albert, and bring in Massett for Ludwick.

Kc61
05-10-2009, 04:18 PM
When I saw Burton in Florida, he seemed to top out about 90 according to the Marlins gun. Some people reported 93, I didn't see it, although it certainly is possible -- I didn't look at the speed of every pitch.

I just wonder if he is really healthy. With Fisher pitching great at AAA, Roenicke with a high ERA but 14 Ks and no BBs, and Viola doing well from the left side, the Reds might want to consider some bullpen moves soon.

They are great in the 8th and 9th with Weathers, Rhodes and so far Massett. But the middle inning depth is lacking.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:18 PM
Weathers warming up.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:18 PM
He's nowhere near the strike zone. My God.

nate
05-10-2009, 04:18 PM
Burton gets the K.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:18 PM
And then he busts in w/ a sick changeup. Who knew?!?

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2009, 04:19 PM
Nice K there. If they pitch to Puljols....Dusty should get clubbed in the head.

SirFelixCat
05-10-2009, 04:19 PM
Rhodes vs Ludwick for the game.

Falls City Beer
05-10-2009, 04:19 PM
He's nowhere near the strike zone. My God.

Be cool bro. :cool: Iz good.