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Red in Chicago
06-27-2009, 05:46 PM
Here is the correct lineup. Sorry about the prior error. Thanks Mth

Dickerson 8
Hairston Jr. 5
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Nix 7
Gomes DH
Bruce 9
Hanigan 2
Janish 6

(Bailey 1)

Votto and Phillips flop spots from the last two games; RHP Toma Ohka (0-1, 4.70) throws for the Tribe tonight at 7:05 here in Cleveland. Nix and Hanigan in, Taveras out, Hernandez getting a rest.

alloverjr
06-27-2009, 07:12 PM
That's about as good as Baker can do right now. The Reds will get 3 hits. ;)

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:20 PM
Nix walks to load the bases for Jonny Gomes. It would be wise to get some runs tonight with Homer on the mound.

Kc61
06-27-2009, 07:20 PM
Reds have bases loaded and two outs. Hairston a single and two walks. Gomes up.

GAC
06-27-2009, 07:20 PM
The Indians pitchers problem has been issuing walks. Show some patience guys.

chat is open

GAC
06-27-2009, 07:22 PM
GO to SS. Reds strand three

Kc61
06-27-2009, 07:22 PM
no runs.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:22 PM
Gomes bounces to short. Typical Reds rally. Pitcher can't throw strikes, loads the bases and we can't score. We may get more than 3 hits, but when you blow opportunities like that, you understand why this team cannot score.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:26 PM
Ho hum. Bailey walks the first batter.

mbgrayson
06-27-2009, 07:27 PM
Homer getting squeezed already. 4 pitches to Carroll were strikes on Gameday.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:29 PM
Homer getting squeezed already. 4 pitches to Carroll were strikes on Gameday.
They were close. I really do not like this umpire.

Dickerson muffs the ball, but gets a force at second when the Indians got mixed up on whether or not it was a catch. Bad call. Where did they get these umpires?

nate
06-27-2009, 07:33 PM
They were close. I really do not like this umpire.

Dickerson muffs the ball, but gets a force at second when the Indians got mixed up on whether or not it was a catch. Bad call. Where did they get these umpires?

But he says such nice things about you!

:cool:

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:34 PM
Homer strikes out Choo to get off on only a walk and two very hard hit outs. Interesting inning. Phillips gets hit twice and the umpire misses the first one, refuses to let him take the base on the second claiming he stepped into the ball, then in the bottom of the first, we get the blown Dickerson call. We're in for a long night.

Kc61
06-27-2009, 07:34 PM
K for Bailey ends inning. Set up Choo for the fastball, then threw it by him.

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 07:34 PM
That sequence to Choo -- splitter down, splitter down, fastball up for the K -- is the kind of pitching I've been waiting to see from Bailey.

He blew a .300 hitting Choo away in that AB.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:36 PM
I've only met one umpire in my life -- Ed Montigue, who sat in my living room with my friend who he grew up with. He seemed like a nice guy, but I don't trust him either :).

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:36 PM
Bruce HR 1-0 Reds

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 07:37 PM
Jay went down and got that one.

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 07:39 PM
The kids are making it happen this inning -- Bruce HR, Hanigan single, Janish bunt single.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:40 PM
Same pitch that was a ball when thrown by Homer is a strike against Dickerson.

RedsManRick
06-27-2009, 07:43 PM
2 run double from Dickerson. Sure is nice to have a guy in there who can hit the ball out of the infield with authority.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:43 PM
Dickerson doubles. Reds up 2-0, no outs.

Kc61
06-27-2009, 07:44 PM
Dickerson doubles. That may be the best at bat I've seen from Dickerson this year. He was behind in the count, fouled some off, took one just off the plate, and then hit a rocket RBI double.

This guys is impressing me more and more as the season progresses.

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 07:44 PM
There's really no debate at this point -- Dickerson is the better defender and better hitter. He gets on base and has the speed to be annoying on the basepathes. He should be the everyday CF for this team.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:44 PM
Hairston swings at a pitch up and away. Why?

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:46 PM
Hairston 2-2 with a double and another runs scores 3-0.

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 07:47 PM
Votto should be IBB'd here.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:48 PM
Votto's broken bat bouncer gets another run in 4-0.

Ltlabner
06-27-2009, 07:48 PM
There's really no debate at this point -- Dickerson is the better defender and better hitter. He gets on base and has the speed to be annoying on the basepathes. He should be the everyday CF for this team.

Yea, but if his platoon partner would hit like he did one year, steal bases like another year, and avoid strike outs like that other year he'd be great!

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:50 PM
Hairston tries to tag on Phillips' early pitch fly ball that wasn't so deep and is out at the plate. wow.

Red in Chicago
06-27-2009, 07:50 PM
Hairston gunned down, despite Choo have difficulty getting the ball out of his glove.

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 07:51 PM
Hairston tries to tag on Phillips' early pitch fly ball that wasn't so deep and is out at the plate. wow.

That's a tough pitch to score from 3rd on -- it hung up in the air forever to allow Choo to position himself to catch the ball moving toward the plate. He had time to bobble the ball AND make the throw to get Hairston.

Not a good decision to send the runner there, IMO -- especially given how bad Tomo had been looking that inning.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 07:52 PM
I heard one of the guys in the TV booth say that Hairston had speed. Is it just me? He looks slow this year.

Red in Chicago
06-27-2009, 07:58 PM
More bad d by Brandon. Yes, you're a gold glover, but get over yourself and just make the plays

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 08:00 PM
The gold glove might be a one time thing as Homer loads the bases with no one out--2 walks and Brandon's blunder. Bailey has walked three in 1.0 innings.

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 08:00 PM
For all the hoopla about Bailey's splitter -- he hasn't generated a single swing-and miss on it. Big difference between minor leaguers and big leaguers.

joshnky
06-27-2009, 08:01 PM
At least Homer is predictable. The guy is lights out in AAA but can't get the ball over the plate in the bigs. Story of the past three years.

Tom Servo
06-27-2009, 08:01 PM
Chris: You know what they used to tell me, George? "Babe Ruth is dead, throw a strike".

George: (chuckles). Babe Ruth is retired.


What the hell?

Caveat Emperor
06-27-2009, 08:03 PM
At least Homer is predictable. The guy is lights out in AAA but can't get the ball over the plate in the bigs. Story of the past three years.

Really, watching the game, Bailey has been squeezed on a LOT of these pitches. He's right on the zone, just a hair off on a lot of these.

I'm by no means a Bailey apologist, but his fastball looks a lot better in this start than I've seen in a while. 95 MPH right on the corners.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:03 PM
Chris: You know what they used to tell me, George? "Babe Ruth is dead, throw a strike".

George: (chuckles). Babe Ruth is retired.


What the hell?

George sees dead people.

joshnky
06-27-2009, 08:04 PM
I'm not watching the game but does Homer "look" any different? Seems like he is generating a lot of fly balls, walks, and struggling to finish off hitters. All of which has been his problem all along.

Edit: Saw Caveat's post which answers my question. It would be nice to see Homer adjust to the strike zone, though.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:05 PM
Nix with a double.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:06 PM
Gomes FO8. Nix to 3B.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:07 PM
Bruce SF. 5-1.

Tony Cloninger
06-27-2009, 08:07 PM
Joe Magrane wore a t-shirt with that saying in 1985......first time i ever saw it or heard of that saying....but now it's something that everyone says or takes credit for.

Now i can go watch and listen to the CLE broadcast.

George can't let a joke go by without trying to add to it.

george Grande= Michael Scott

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:08 PM
Hanigan Lines out on a nice diving catch by Francisco.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:11 PM
Bailey needs an easy inning here.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:12 PM
Soft liner to Janish. 1 out.

Falls City Beer
06-27-2009, 08:14 PM
Can a starter hold a lead?

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:15 PM
Sizemore walks. Bailey looks nervous to me.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 08:15 PM
4th walk by Homer. Good grief, a lot of those pitches were way off the plate.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:16 PM
Pop out to CF. Nice to see a CF break immediately toward the ball.

PuffyPig
06-27-2009, 08:16 PM
For those using the the game thread to see what's happening in the game, Bailey got out of the 2nd with only one run scored (DP and a fly ball).

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:19 PM
1-2. 97 on that last pitch. Bailey just needs a little confidence IMO. His walks are due to pitching with a bundle of nerves.

Wild pitch. Sizemore to 2B. 2-2 with 2 out

sonny
06-27-2009, 08:20 PM
thanks Puffy!

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:20 PM
Another walk. That's 5.

Tom Servo
06-27-2009, 08:21 PM
5th walk by Homer. 2 on, 2 out.

Falls City Beer
06-27-2009, 08:21 PM
Same Homer: terrible control, no K's.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:21 PM
Garko up with men on 1st and 2nd. 2 out.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:23 PM
Big K.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:24 PM
One pitch to Garko showed 98 on the FSN gun.

corkedbat
06-27-2009, 08:25 PM
I've only met one umpire in my life -- Ed Montigue, who sat in my living room with my friend who he grew up with. He seemed like a nice guy, but I don't trust him either :).

Charlie Reliford was my catcher in Little League. :) Great guy.

CTA513
06-27-2009, 08:26 PM
Cut down on the walks and he wouldn't find himself in trouble as much as he does.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:26 PM
Janish walks.

PuffyPig
06-27-2009, 08:27 PM
Same Homer: terrible control, no K's.

The results may not be there, per se, but this is a different looking Homer, IMO.

I would think that he deserves more than 3 innings to prove himself.

Especially when he's leading 5-1, and has only given up 1 hit which should have been an easy out (probably a DP). The only run against him should be unearned.

KoryMac5
06-27-2009, 08:29 PM
All a matter of confidence for Homer. When will this guy stop talking to himself on the mound and trust his stuff? A win tonight may be just what the doctor ordered.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:32 PM
Dickerson with another good AB rolls a single to RF after a bunch of pitches. Janish to 3B.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:34 PM
All a matter of confidence for Homer. When will this guy stop talking to himself on the mound and trust his stuff? A win tonight may be just what the doctor ordered.

A lot of deep breaths and what looks like sighing when he's on the mound. Nerves are a big part of his problem.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:34 PM
Hairston rolls into a DP. Janish scores. 6-1.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:35 PM
Votto GO 4.

BCubb2003
06-27-2009, 08:35 PM
A productive double play.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:36 PM
A productive double play.

Sean Casey would be proud,

mbgrayson
06-27-2009, 08:36 PM
Everybody acts like its 'just Homer' on all the walks. It's not. I mentioned earlier that he was getting squeezed according to Gameday, and I stand by that.

Tonight's home plate ump is Tim McClelland. He has the highest average number of runs scored per game of anyone who has been behind the plate more than 7 times. (Average of 12.38 runs scored per game over 16 games umped this season.). McClelland also has one of the lowest number of strikeouts per walk given (1.6). In short, he is a not a pitcher's ump. (Stats from http://www.vegasinsider.com/mlb/stats/umpire-report/ )

Homer needs to just hang in there.....

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:37 PM
Everybody acts like its 'just Homer' on all the walks. It's not. I mentioned earlier that he was getting squeezed according to Gameday, and I stand by that.

Tonight's home plate ump is Tim McClelland. He has the highest average number of runs scored per game of anyone who has been behind the plate more than 7 times. (Average of 12.38 runs scored per game over 16 games umped this season.). McClelland also has one of the lowest number of strikeouts per walk given (1.6). In short, he is a not a pitcher's ump. (Stats from http://www.vegasinsider.com/mlb/stats/umpire-report/ )

Homer needs to just hang in there.....

Agree. Ohka with a lot of walks too and some on pitches that looked like strikes IMO.

*BaseClogger*
06-27-2009, 08:38 PM
Everybody acts like its 'just Homer' on all the walks. It's not. I mentioned earlier that he was getting squeezed according to Gameday, and I stand by that.

Tonight's home plate ump is Tim McClelland. He has the highest average number of runs scored per game of anyone who has been behind the plate more than 7 times. (Average of 12.38 runs scored per game over 16 games umped this season.). McClelland also has one of the lowest number of strikeouts per walk given (1.6). In short, he is a not a pitcher's ump. (Stats from http://www.vegasinsider.com/mlb/stats/umpire-report/ )

Homer needs to just hang in there.....

Great research. Just what Homer needed, this guy... :rolleyes:

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:39 PM
Homer goes 3-0 on Hafner then comes back with a nice pitch for strike one and then a IF pop for the 1st out.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:41 PM
Single bounced over Homer's shoulder. A good follow through and that would be a GO.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:42 PM
Wild Pitch. Runner to 2B. That wasn't the ump. That was real wild.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:44 PM
Valbuena GO to Janish. Runner holds. 2 outs.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:46 PM
Francisco walks. That is 6 now.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:48 PM
Homer goes strike 1 on Carroll. That's a bit unusual. He follows it up with one way outside 1-1. High 2-1. Inside 3-1. Outside walk number 7. Bases loaded.

CTA513
06-27-2009, 08:49 PM
I hope he didn't unpack his stuff.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:50 PM
Sizemore with a 2 run single. 6-3.

WVRedsFan
06-27-2009, 08:51 PM
He's still a head case. AAA material.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:51 PM
Danny Rae warming up quickly.

BCubb2003
06-27-2009, 08:51 PM
Maybe Homer's going through his early Koufax/Ryan stage.

dabvu2498
06-27-2009, 08:52 PM
I have seen this movie before.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:52 PM
Nice pitch for strike 1 on Martinez. Ball low. 1-1. FO to Bruce. Inning over.

Tony Cloninger
06-27-2009, 08:53 PM
If he can barely make it through the 4th how does Dusty think he will last past the 5th for the win? Hurry and warm it up Danny beacuse this is too annoying to watch.

I do not like this ump either....someone wrote he was considered one of the best.... but with his lousy strike zone and lazy strike calling.....he is bad to me.

mth123
06-27-2009, 08:58 PM
Maybe Homer's going through his early Koufax/Ryan stage.

Maybe not Ryan or Koufax, but maybe a RH Johnny Vander Meer. Low hit totals, lots of walks. (7.7 H/9, but 4.8 BB/9.)

mbgrayson
06-27-2009, 08:59 PM
The ump is doing Homer no favors, but Homer is sure not helping himself either.

At some point, a pitcher has to modify his approach a little when he doesn't get those corner calls. The definition of 'insanity' is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:00 PM
Nix fouls out to Choo on a good play. 1 out runner on 1st.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:01 PM
Mike Gosling pitching.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:03 PM
Gomes FO to LF. Well hit ball. 2 outs. Phillips on 1B.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:04 PM
Bruce walks.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:05 PM
12 walks in the top of the 5th.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:06 PM
Hanigan FO 9. 3 outs.

KoryMac5
06-27-2009, 09:06 PM
One thing I have noticed is that Homer has a tendency to get away from his breaking stuff. It all goes back to having the confidence in his stuff. People are going to have to get used to it because the kid is here for awhile. He has nothing to prove in AAA.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:10 PM
Choo GO 3-1 on the 2-2 pitch. Almost like a normal AB there.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:13 PM
Garko 1-2 has fouled off a three (one real long one) still 1-2.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:14 PM
Ball low and inside. 2-2. Finally an FO to LF.

Tony Cloninger
06-27-2009, 09:14 PM
Where is the out pitch? He cannot make anyone swing and miss...as much as his stuff dictates he would.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:15 PM
Where is the out pitch? He cannot make anyone swing and miss...as much as his stuff dictates he would.

Doesn't have one tonight IMO. He needs to be able to throw his fast ball for strikes before the splitter gets guys to chase IMO.

BCubb2003
06-27-2009, 09:16 PM
What was Marty expecting, a midsummer night's dream?

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:17 PM
Hafner FO 7. 3 outs. Get him out of there now.

CTA513
06-27-2009, 09:18 PM
That was Baileys best inning of the night.
If he pitched like that earlier he wouldn't be done after 5 innings.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:20 PM
That was Baileys best inning of the night.
If he pitched like that earlier he wouldn't be done after 5 innings.

Agree, but he still struggled and couldn't put guys away with 2 strikes. After 2 strikes they saw several more pitches.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:20 PM
Janish Ks.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:21 PM
Dickerson GO 6-3.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:22 PM
Hairston with a bunt single. 3 for 4 tonight.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:23 PM
Votto with a line single to RF. Hairston to 3B.

Tony Cloninger
06-27-2009, 09:23 PM
Does anyone have the stat as to when a reliever faces the Reds....and how many pitches they see and runs they score?

Even when the hitters take the patient approach with the starter...they revert back to swinging at everything when a reliever comes in.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:24 PM
Phillips FO. 3 Outs.

mbgrayson
06-27-2009, 09:26 PM
That inning, Janish took 5 pitches to strike out. The next four batters took a total of 5 pitches to ground out, bunt hit, ground hit to right, and fly out to right.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:28 PM
Masset pitching. Peralta singles. Valbuena (I think) FO. 1 out, 1 on.

klw
06-27-2009, 09:29 PM
Homer out, Masset in.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:31 PM
Francisco Ks. 2 outs.

KoryMac5
06-27-2009, 09:33 PM
I was hoping before the game started that Homer would go 7 innings. Looks like he fell two short of my goal for him. Grading him on a curve I will give him a C for tonight's performance.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:33 PM
Inning over, I missed how,

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:34 PM
I was hoping before the game started that Homer would go 7 innings. Looks like he fell two short of my goal for him. Grading him on a curve I will give him a C for tonight's performance.

Must be a steep curve. I give him a D, but see signs of positive days ahead.

BCubb2003
06-27-2009, 09:34 PM
Inning over, I missed how,

Batter's indifference.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:36 PM
Nix doubles.

Tony Cloninger
06-27-2009, 09:36 PM
Well....at least if they are swinging early....they are actually getting hits.

Playing add on for this team is like the bengals defense on 3rd and long.

KoryMac5
06-27-2009, 09:37 PM
Must be a steep curve. I give him a D, but see signs of positive days ahead.

Homer gets pretty hammered on this board I figured I'd be the ray of sunshine. :D

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:39 PM
Gomes hits one through Garko, Nix scores.

BCubb2003
06-27-2009, 09:40 PM
He would have thought the Reds would be in better shape in Homer's start than in Harang's start?

Tony Cloninger
06-27-2009, 09:40 PM
How is that an error and the Phillips one is NOT?

Raisor
06-27-2009, 09:41 PM
Batter's indifference.

I approve of this snark, and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 09:41 PM
Homer gets pretty hammered on this board I figured I'd be the ray of sunshine. :D

Not only on this board. Marty was beating him over the head all game with the "as expected...a ball" stuff. I don't have video tonight so I'm only listening and following in Gameday...but from Gameday, he got squeezed pretty badly tonight. Ohka too.

How did his stuff actually look? Good movement on the pitches?

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:41 PM
Bruce FO 9. 1 Out.

KoryMac5
06-27-2009, 09:44 PM
Not only on this board. Marty was beating him over the head all game with the "as expected...a ball" stuff. I don't have video tonight so I'm only listening and following in Gameday...but from Gameday, he got squeezed pretty badly tonight. Ohka too.

How did his stuff actually look? Good movement on the pitches?

I thought his breaking stuff looked sharp, velocity was good, unfortunately he just has a hard time locating his fastball. Even with a generous umpire he still would have walked four or five.

KoryMac5
06-27-2009, 09:47 PM
For all the grief Walt gets about signing Willy T for 2 yrs. Nix and Gomes have been nice additions to this team.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:50 PM
Had to step away. 7-3 Reds. Rhodes now pitching. Bottom of the 7th. Sizemore up.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:51 PM
For all the grief Walt gets about signing Willy T for 2 yrs. Nix and Gomes have been nice additions to this team.

More proof that signing Willy was a bad idea.;)

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:52 PM
GO to Votto 3-1.

mbgrayson
06-27-2009, 09:53 PM
I was hoping before the game started that Homer would go 7 innings. Looks like he fell two short of my goal for him. Grading him on a curve I will give him a C for tonight's performance.

I'd give him a C-. If the bullpen can hold on, Homer will get the 'W'. Even though 'wins' as a stat are not solely within the pitcher's control, you have to admit that at least Homer didn't get hit hard tonight. He only gave up three hits, and shaved two full runs off his ERA. (LOL). He made it through five innings, and kept the Reds in the game by only giving up three runs despite 7 walks. He never gave in and grooved one for a HR either.

But I also still have hope. If he gets a little better control, has a team that swings more often, and has an ump that gives him the corners, he could still be very good. The Indians have two batters that are in the top 3 in the AL in OBP. They have four starters tonight with OBPs above .380. The Indians are 4th in the AL in walks and OBP.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:53 PM
Martinez GO 6-3.

nate
06-27-2009, 09:54 PM
Janish made a nice catched and throw.

nate
06-27-2009, 09:54 PM
And BP follows with a diving catched to end the inning!

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:55 PM
Phillips with a diving stop and throw to Votto. 3 outs.

mbgrayson
06-27-2009, 09:55 PM
BP makes a diving stop and throw, three down. Despite my whining about the ump, I notice that neither Masset nor Rhodes has walked anyone.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:58 PM
Dickerson FO 7.

mbgrayson
06-27-2009, 09:59 PM
Dickerson flies out to left, one down in the top of the 8th.

mth123
06-27-2009, 09:59 PM
Hairston GO 4-3.

Raisor
06-27-2009, 09:59 PM
Dickerson flies out .



LIES!

SLANDER!

It never happened!

mth123
06-27-2009, 10:02 PM
Votto doubles.

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 10:02 PM
Votto with a double off the wall opposite field. Ho hum. :O)

mth123
06-27-2009, 10:04 PM
Phillips reaches on an error on the SS. Votto to 3B.

Raisor
06-27-2009, 10:05 PM
Votto with a double off the wall opposite field. Ho hum. :O)

http://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/0dff733213d845e6

kaldaniels
06-27-2009, 10:06 PM
Thoughts from the broadcast...

1) Anyone notice FSN portaying Bailey as Papelbon-esque before he came to the plate.

2) I'd kill to have Manning from the Tribe broadcast do the Reds games...brutal honesty, great analysis...I can't imagine GG/CW conceding that the Reds were out of the race at this point in the season. Ever.

mth123
06-27-2009, 10:07 PM
Nix Ks.

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 10:08 PM
Thoughts from the broadcast...

1) Anyone notice FSN portaying Bailey as Papelbon-esque before he came to the plate.

2) I'd kill to have Manning from the Tribe broadcast do the Reds games...brutal honesty, great analysis...I can't imagine GG/CW conceding that the Reds were out of the race at this point in the season. Ever.

Are you saying that you agree that the Reds are out of the race at this point of the season?

~edit~ Oh, nevermind. You're saying that the Indians broadcaster said that the Indians are out of it at this time. Sorry, misunderstood.

kaldaniels
06-27-2009, 10:10 PM
Are you saying that you agree that the Reds are out of the race at this point of the season?

No, I hope I didn't come across that way at all...I just found it enlightening to hear a homer broadcaster telling it how it is (Cleveland is out of the race) ...

kaldaniels
06-27-2009, 10:10 PM
Are you saying that you agree that the Reds are out of the race at this point of the season?

~edit~ Oh, nevermind. You're saying that the Indians broadcaster said that the Indians are out of it at this time. Sorry, misunderstood.

Exactly. Sorry for the confusion.

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 10:11 PM
No, I hope I didn't come across that way at all...I just found it enlightening to hear a homer broadcaster telling it how it is (Cleveland is out of the race) ...

Yeah, I caught it. I'm just a bit slow tonight. :O)

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 10:12 PM
Hafner with a double off of Stormy.

mth123
06-27-2009, 10:14 PM
1 out. First batter GO to Janish. Second guy doubled.

mth123
06-27-2009, 10:15 PM
FO 8. Runner to 3B.

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 10:27 PM
Reds go down 1-2-3 in the ninth

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 10:29 PM
Brewers down 2 runs heading to the bottom of the ninth...and score 3 to win it.

Bob Borkowski
06-27-2009, 10:29 PM
Coco Cordero coming in. (I love to call him that on the Zone cause I know it is like fingernails on a blackboard to some folks.) :pimp:

Bob Borkowski
06-27-2009, 10:31 PM
Quickly two are out.

Bob Borkowski
06-27-2009, 10:33 PM
Game over. 7-3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

_Sir_Charles_
06-27-2009, 10:33 PM
And this one belongs to the Reds. 7-3.

Homer gets the W and Cordero gets the save. For those of you interested in those two worthless stats. :O)
Errrr...ummm...actually, no. No save for Cordero. 4 run lead. My bad.

reds1869
06-27-2009, 10:39 PM
Coco Cordero coming in. (I love to call him that on the Zone cause I know it is like fingernails on a blackboard to some folks.) :pimp:

Good thing the Reds played add on by getting 'em on, getting 'em over and getting 'em in. ;)

kaldaniels
06-27-2009, 10:46 PM
Good thing the Reds played add on by getting 'em on, getting 'em over and getting 'em in. ;)

They were brilliant.

PuffyPig
06-27-2009, 11:58 PM
Good thing the Reds played add on by getting 'em on, getting 'em over and getting 'em in. ;)

Actually. the 4 runs in the 2nd held up.

Degenerate39
06-28-2009, 08:31 AM
I'm glad they didn't have a microphone on Bailey during the game. In the first ending he dropped the F-bomb a good five to six times. Then he had GD going on a couple of times.

traderumor
06-28-2009, 09:02 AM
I saw the last inning of Bailey's outing, but from what I am reading, McClelland was reinforcing his status as most overrated and frustrating umpire in MLB. His delayed hand signals are all about "hey, look at me, I'm the umpire and I'm in control of this game."

redsmetz
06-28-2009, 09:27 AM
I saw the last inning of Bailey's outing, but from what I am reading, McClelland was reinforcing his status as most overrated and frustrating umpire in MLB. His delayed hand signals are all about "hey, look at me, I'm the umpire and I'm in control of this game."

I know this strays a little from the thread, but Fox had a mike that picked up the ump at second in a play in the Cubs Chisox game. A White Sox runner was called out after his foot slid off the bag in a steal. The shortstop kept his glove on him and the ump saw it plain as day. The runner lamely made some comment asking about his foot sliding off and getting called on that. The ump responded he wasn't out there to overlook something like that.

Sea Ray
06-28-2009, 11:39 AM
I saw the last inning of Bailey's outing, but from what I am reading, McClelland was reinforcing his status as most overrated and frustrating umpire in MLB. His delayed hand signals are all about "hey, look at me, I'm the umpire and I'm in control of this game."

McClelland definitely had a small strike zone. It reminded me of the strike zone of 15 years ago. Homer is probably the worst guy we could throw in that situation but to his credit he persevered. He does need to throw more strikes in the big leagues. McClelland aside, I think the strike zones are smaller at this level and the hitters tend to lay off more bad pitches. Let's see if Homer can adjust.

I was pleased to see a 98 MPH FB from him. I'd only heard of such a thing from him. They didn't center too many of his pitches. Seems like they finally gave him the OK to go back to 4 seamers.

membengal
06-28-2009, 11:43 AM
I will be excited for when Homer isn't called up to face the Indians in mid-June. That seems to be his lot in life.

Got it under his belt, he perservered, he and the team move on. He said all the right things, and, actually, he was right. The important thing was the team won. They need to stick with him for awhile and see if he can make some strides at the majors this time around.

Big Klu
06-28-2009, 12:06 PM
Coco Cordero coming in. (I love to call him that on the Zone cause I know it is like fingernails on a blackboard to some folks.) :pimp:

I think it's because the name "Coco" evokes images of an exotic dancer, much like "Jasmine", "Destiny", and "Mystique". And who really wants an image of Francisco Cordero associated with that?!

BCubb2003
06-28-2009, 12:59 PM
I think it's because the name "Coco" evokes images of an exotic dancer, much like "Jasmine", "Destiny", and "Mystique". And who really wants an image of Francisco Cordero associated with that?!

It seems to me there are more legitimate Cocos out there, including the inimitable Coco Crisp (fortified with vitamins!).

Calling Francisco Cordero "Coco" is kind of a stretch. Might as well call him Frodo or Costco.