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nate
08-12-2009, 08:24 PM
It's a game thread!

Dickerson 7,
Taveras 8,
Votto 3,
Phillips 4,
Balentien 9,
Gonzalez 6,
Sutton 5
Tatum 2,
Bailey 1

KoryMac5
08-12-2009, 08:30 PM
Not a good way to start things off Homer. 1st and 2nd Albert coming up.

BRM
08-12-2009, 08:31 PM
The Reds are going to do their best to make Dickerson a corner outfielder. Even though he clearly is much better in CF.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:34 PM
Pujols hits it back at Bailey who knocks it down and then throws the ball away into right field. 2-0 Cards.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:35 PM
And they are taking Bailey out of the game.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:36 PM
The ball was lined off the side of his ankle. He is still standing in the dugout and does not really look too bad standing there but he is out of the game.

KoryMac5
08-12-2009, 08:37 PM
Another pitcher bites the dust for the Reds. Open tryouts to start Thursday.

LINEDRIVER
08-12-2009, 08:38 PM
Are they taking him out or does he want out?

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:39 PM
Fisher is coming in to pitch. So Monday the bullpen had to pitch 7 innings and tonight they have to cover a full game.

Caveat Emperor
08-12-2009, 08:39 PM
Bailey still looks fine -- almost seems like he's being benched for the throw.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:40 PM
Are they taking him out or does he want out?It is strange usually after getting hit like that they will have the pitcher throw some warm up tosses but they pretty much yanked him immediately.

KoryMac5
08-12-2009, 08:40 PM
Dusty didn't look like he was upset. I think the Reds are in over reaction mode because of what happened to Edison.

alloverjr
08-12-2009, 08:41 PM
It is strange usually after getting hit like that they will have the pitcher throw some warm up tosses but they pretty much yanked him immediately.

He threw 1 pitch and walked off on his own.

Tom Servo
08-12-2009, 08:42 PM
Taveras fail.

KoryMac5
08-12-2009, 08:43 PM
It will be nice to see what Fisher can do with some extended time tonight.

HokieRed
08-12-2009, 08:43 PM
Doesn't hurt to be cautious.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:43 PM
Taveras attempts to make a diving catch on the warning track the ball pops out and Pujols scores. That did not look like a ball he should have had to dive on. Most center fielders make that play.

VR
08-12-2009, 08:43 PM
Taveras should be getting an error on that. Pitiful, just pitiful.

nate
08-12-2009, 08:44 PM
They haven't invented profanity appropriate enough for what I just saw.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:45 PM
Ludwick strikes out swinging

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 08:46 PM
Ankiel fouls out to 3rd.

Tom Servo
08-12-2009, 08:48 PM
Fisher looking good. Got 4 outs that inning.

_Sir_Charles_
08-12-2009, 08:51 PM
I think if that play in center was somebody else, they would've been cut at least a LITTLE slack. It was NOT an easy play. He came down hard and the ball unfortunately got jarred loose. But hey, it's Taveras so it's obviously a play that "everybody" could make.

It was a nice effort, just an unfortunate result.

CTA513
08-12-2009, 09:05 PM
Pujols nearly got Carpenter hurt on that Dickerson infield single.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 09:12 PM
Pujols with a long homer off the facing between the 1st and 2nd decks. 4-0 Cards.

CTA513
08-12-2009, 09:13 PM
Pujols strike zone seems to be smaller then the other players.

jojo
08-12-2009, 09:14 PM
Pujols strike zone seems to be different then the other players.

Pujols seems to be different then the other players.

VR
08-12-2009, 09:14 PM
Pujols with a long homer off the facing between the 1st and 2nd decks. 4-0 Cards.

Can't fault Carlos too much. Balls 1 and 2 were both borderline....and you are not going to get those calls on AP. Homer had him struck out in the 1st....umps aren't going to tick Albert off.

WVRedsFan
08-12-2009, 09:15 PM
Fisher pitched around Pujols for three pitches. Why didn't he just walk him? Grooved one to him with the obvious result. Intelligence is not something that can be taught.

Reds Fanatic
08-12-2009, 09:15 PM
Holliday strikes out swinging. 3 Ks for Fisher.

CTA513
08-12-2009, 09:15 PM
Pujols seems to be different then the other players.

Doesn't mean he shouldn't get the same strike zone as everyone else.

alloverjr
08-12-2009, 09:18 PM
I think if that play in center was somebody else, they would've been cut at least a LITTLE slack. It was NOT an easy play. He came down hard and the ball unfortunately got jarred loose. But hey, it's Taveras so it's obviously a play that "everybody" could make.

It was a nice effort, just an unfortunate result.

After he dropped it the first words out of Brantley's mouth was "that is why Dickerson should be playing CF". Not that he knows all but both he and Marty made immediate comments about how bad he is and that play was. Basically circling the ball just to make it look difficult.

For the record, I was in the car and didn't see it.

BCubb2003
08-12-2009, 09:19 PM
If Greg Maddox pitched against Albert Pujols, who would get the strike zone?

KoryMac5
08-12-2009, 09:21 PM
Fisher pitched around Pujols for three pitches. Why didn't he just walk him? Grooved one to him with the obvious result. Intelligence is not something that can be taught.

With age comes wisdom. Fisher is still a rookie cut the kid some slack.

nate
08-12-2009, 09:21 PM
After he dropped it the first words out of Brantley's mouth was "that is why Dickerson should be playing CF". Not that he knows all but both he and Marty made immediate comments about how bad he is and that play was. Basically circling the ball just to make it look difficult.

For the record, I was in the car and didn't see it.

I saw it. He should've caught it.

CTA513
08-12-2009, 09:30 PM
Fisher did his job tonight: 4 Innings, 3 Hits, 1 Run, 0 BB, 4 K

WVRedsFan
08-12-2009, 09:31 PM
With age comes wisdom. Fisher is still a rookie cut the kid some slack.

I know. It just boggles my mind how after 3-0 you think you can actually can get him out. Just put him on. I used to watch Bonds and wonder why pitchers grooved pitches to him. It makes no sense. Fisher has really pitched well other than that and against this club, that's no mean feat.

WVRedsFan
08-12-2009, 09:33 PM
I saw it. He should've caught it.
Even Welsh, who is the perfect homer, said the same thing. Chris called it taking a bad route to the ball. I find no redeeming qualities in the play of Willy Taveras. None. It has more to do with inept hitting and poor fielding than the popularity of bashing him. He deserves it.

CTA513
08-12-2009, 09:45 PM
Fishers night wasn't over and he was sent back out to pitch the 5th inning.
Hes now leaving with the bases loaded and 1 out.

Kc61
08-12-2009, 09:49 PM
Burton enters with bags full and walks in the run.

Sorry for the interruption, everyone can get back to bashing Willy T now.

Kc61
08-12-2009, 09:52 PM
Cards lead five zip. Burton gets the last two guys that inning.

CTA513
08-12-2009, 09:54 PM
Burton enters with bags full and walks in the run.

Sorry for the interruption, everyone can get back to bashing Willy T now.

Dude can't hit or play center.

:D

Kc61
08-12-2009, 10:01 PM
Dude can't hit or play center.

:D

But -- dude gets one of four consecutive hits and the Reds have two in, Phillips at second, Votto at third. Reds within three.

Phillips with the two RBIs.

Then Wlad is called out on strikes, so two out. Nix pops out to end the inning and the rally. Cards by three.

jojo
08-12-2009, 10:04 PM
If Greg Maddox pitched against Albert Pujols, who would get the strike zone?

Maddox would never throw one in the strike zone to Pujols. :cool:

Tony Cloninger
08-12-2009, 10:04 PM
Is Dickerson that bad running the bases or his eyesight bad?

The Mad Hungarian is basically saying that Pujols and now Carpentar will get those calls....as if it is a given.

It is and will continue to be garbage and we need machines calling balls and strikes....i have said at least in 25% of my posts. I am loads of fun at parties.

alloverjr
08-12-2009, 10:05 PM
Then Wlad is called out on strikes, so two out.

Pitch was inside and even more inside than the 2 strike pitch Homer DIDN'T get against Albert in the first.

Tom Servo
08-12-2009, 10:23 PM
There are no words for Taveras.

HokieRed
08-12-2009, 10:23 PM
Where was the Taveras strikeout pitch?

Tony Cloninger
08-12-2009, 10:27 PM
In his most patient AB all year....when you expect him to swing at anything...he took a close pitch that looked low enough to be called a ball by anyone throwing on the Reds but with Saint Carpenter it is of course a strike

HokieRed
08-12-2009, 10:28 PM
Thanks, Tony, makes me feel a little better about it. Still you've got to be hacking in that situation.

Tom Servo
08-12-2009, 10:32 PM
Still you've got to be hacking in that situation.
Exactly, it was borderline but still too close to be taking.

Tom Servo
08-12-2009, 10:51 PM
Reds down 5-2 heading to the 9th. Former Red great Ryan Franklin coming in to close for the Cardinals.

Tom Servo
08-12-2009, 11:06 PM
Reds lose, btw.

Ron Madden
08-13-2009, 02:54 AM
I can understand why some of the most optimistic members of this great forum get tired of reading negative stuff about Willy Taveras.

The truth is everyone is tired of sayin' negative stuff about Taveras but he deserves it.

We should expect those negative comments to continue as long as he starts in CF and bats in the first inning.

It's a cold hard fact of life.

lollipopcurve
08-13-2009, 09:13 AM
I can understand why some of the most optimistic members of this great forum get tired of reading negative stuff about Willy Taveras.

The truth is everyone is tired of sayin' negative stuff about Taveras but he deserves it.

We should expect those negative comments to continue as long as he starts in CF and bats in the first inning.

It's a cold hard fact of life.

At this point, I accept that. He has shown no signs of being able to work himself out of an extended period of poor ABs and uneven play in CF. In my view, the team needs to move on in some concrete fashion. Dickerson is healthy, Balentien is here. Sutton has played some OF.

Will be interesting to see how Baker handles the Washington series. They're non-contenders, so presumably he will no longer be beholden to the notion that he must play his best lineup (which we know always includes Taveras at the top). I'll believe it when I see it...