5-27-10 Pirates @ Reds - No Votto Again

[Homer Bailey]

Cabrera ss
Cairo 1b
Phillips 2b
Rolen 3b
Bruce rf
Gomes lf
Stubbs cf
Hernandez c
Cueto p

[reds44]

CAIRO SUX!!!!!!1111

[Tom Servo]

Hope Cueto still has the Bucs number.

[BRM]

Good. I was hoping Cairo would get the start at 1B again. He's on fire.

[Redsfan320]

This now becomes a bigger problem than the problem of having Cairo in the lineup (or batting 2nd). It now becomes a problem of not having JV in the lineup. If we lose him...

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[klw]

Votto is the Pipp to Cairo's Gehrig.

[Degenerate39]

We sure it's just a stiff neck?

[RedsMan3203]

Joey must of taken an viagra pill the other night and didn't swallow it fast enough! :D

Lets get another one.... Even though its just another game....

[cincrazy]

Hopefully the game gets rained out tonight, and Votto is ready to go for the weekend series vs. the Astros.

[Degenerate39]

Hopefully the game gets rained out tonight, and Votto is ready to go for the weekend series vs. the Astros.

How's the forecast look?

[westofyou]

Hopefully the game gets rained out tonight, and Votto is ready to go for the weekend series vs. the Astros.

Hoepfully the game gets rained out?

How about hopefuly the Reds can handle the most pitiful team in all of MLB without Joey Votto?

[Reds Fanatic]

How's the forecast look?

About a 50% chance of scattered storms, It won't be a rainout but it could be delayed.

[westofyou]

About a 50% chance of scattered storms, It won't be a rainout but it could be delayed.


Sounds like 280 days of the year here in Portland

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hoepfully the game gets rained out?

How about hopefuly the Reds can handle the most pitiful team in all of MLB without Joey Votto?

This. I don't agree with the "most pitiful" tag (I've seen too much of the Astros this season), but yes we should be able to handle them without Joey.

[TheNext44]

Cueto makes quick worknof the first two Pirates

K
K

[TheNext44]

5-3

End .5.

0-0

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

[RedsMan3203]

Walk to OCab and Single by.... Cario?!

[Reds Fanatic]

Good start as Cabrera walks and Cairo singles.

[RedsMan3203]

Cards 0 - Pads 0 (Top 3)

[RedsMan3203]

Balk moves up OCab and Cairo.

[RedsMan3203]

BPhil nubs one up to the pitcher, 1 down.

[RedsMan3203]

Rolen KILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLS one to left... 3 run JOHNSON!!!!!!!!!

[RedsMan3203]

Brrrrrrrrrruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuceeeeeeeeeeeeee takes one out to right! Back to Back!

[kbrake]

Well this is fun.

[RedsMan3203]

Johnny gets an infield single up the middle...... Johnny Hustle!

[RedsMan3203]

Pooooholes grounds into a FC, 1 run scores. Cards 1, Pads 0

[RedsMan3203]

Stubbs lines out to right. Ball was hit on a line

[RedsMan3203]

Razor singles to right.... Johnny goes to 2nd....

[Homer Bailey]

I texted my buddy that JB would hit 2 home runs tonight. I wish I would have posted it in here. I'm sticking with the prediction.

[RedsMan3203]

Cueto up... 9th man to bat this inning...

Cueto with a excuse me I'd like to go back and pitch swing grounds out to 1st.

4 run 1st inning....

4-0

[Homer Bailey]

K#3 for JC.

[RedsMan3203]

Cueto K's him looking on a 94 MPH heater on the black.

[Tom Servo]

I'm a little late but

:jump:
:jump:

[RedsMan3203]

Cueto with a 4 pitch walk.

[RedsMan3203]

Ground out to 3rd cuts down the lead running at 2nd.

[RedsMan3203]

And and single to LF, runners at 1st and 2nd.

[RedsMan3203]

A walk, a hit, nothing to show for it.

Reds 4, Bucs 0 after 1.5

[Homer Bailey]

Cueto gets out of the jam. 4-0 Reds thru 1.5.

[Homer Bailey]

Cabrera laces a single. Continues to just flat out hit (for average).

[RedsMan3203]

OCab singles to left...

[Homer Bailey]

Cairo another single!

[RedsMan3203]

OCab to 3rd!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I was feeding the baby so I couldn't post, but now that I can for a bit....

:jump: ROLEN!
:jump: BRUUUUUUCE!

And seriously...2 for 2 Cairo?!? LOL.

[11larkin11]

BTW, Cardinals throwing rookie (I think he still qualifies) P.J. Walters vs. LeBlanc.

And its the MLBTV free game of the day on AtBat on the iPhone

[_Sir_Charles_]

WOOHOO! Errant throw! Pirates continue the error-fest. 5-0

[RedsMan3203]

BPhil with an easy ground to 3rd, 3rd basemen fires the ball into RF. OCab scores, Cario to 3rd, Brandon on 1st

[TheNext44]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!

[flyer85]

I know the Rats don't have the worst record but they have to be the worst team. There is nothing to like about them, they are bad in every area.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know the Rats don't have the worst record but they have to be the worst team. There is nothing to like about them, they are bad in every area.

I haven't seen the Orioles, so I'd defer to Heather's judgment on them...but Houston IS worse than the Pirates.

[RedsMan3203]

Rolen skys out to 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cards up 1-0 in the 4th against the Pads
Brewers beat the Astros 4-3. They tied it in the 9th and won it in the 10th
Cubs beat the Dodgers 1-0.

[Tom Servo]

Miguel Cairo IS your savior.

[11larkin11]

And, heres another tidbit. This is Cabrera's 17th game as leadoff. Including this game...

.343/.400/.414

[flyer85]

I am pretty sure Morton wouldn't make the Reds AAA starting staff

[TheNext44]

And, heres another tidbit. This is Cabrera's 17th game as leadoff. Including this game...

.343/.400/.414

And it seems like he's lead off each game by getting on base.

[RedsMan3203]

Bruce K's.

[RedsMan3203]

By the way, there has been a Chris Denofia sighting in SD

[_Sir_Charles_]

Come on Jonny. I'd hate to see us not plate one in this situation. 2 on with nobody out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cards have a 2-0 lead on a Brendan Ryan home run.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips 7th steal of the year

[Reds Fanatic]

Bases loaded for Stubbs as Gomes walks

[_Sir_Charles_]

0-2 to Gomes...then 4 straight balls to load the bases. Stubby up.

[Homer Bailey]

Pujols HR. 3-0 Cards.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs singles in 2 runs. 7-0 Reds!!

[RedsMan3203]

Stubbbbbbbby!

[Homer Bailey]

Dude, I freaking love the Pirates. This is like charity.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs! single to score 2. Drew heads to 2nd on the throw. 7-0 Redlegs!

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Razor. Bases loaded for Cueto.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Does anybody recall a better group of hitting pitchers than this 2010 staff?

Cueto K's, but my point still stands.

[TheNext44]

You know you're having a bad day when you start the game with a 7+ ERA and it goes up before you leave.

[edabbs44]

Miggy C just called, told me to tell all the haters to kiss his rear.

Cincy rolling, gotta love it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Odd. Zach Duke ph'ing for Morton.

[LINEDRIVER]

Anybody here from Pittsburgh? Are the Pirates really charging full price this year for tickets when Morton pitches??? When is Selig going to put his foot down and tell the Pirates to take the product up a notch? Spend some money and get it going. Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch ... as in MLB will find a franchise to take your place in the NL.

Morton often reminds me of Homer on his worst day x 1 1/2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great pitch right on the corner for another Cueto K.

[RedsMan3203]

1-2-3 3rd inning for Cueto.

[LINEDRIVER]

Cueto much sharper of late. Looks like he's lost a few pounds and is in better shape. Go Johnny.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKK

Sorry, I'm a bit late. :O)

[TRF]

Cueto.


ACE

[RedsMan3203]

OCab finally makes an out... Fly out to the track in LF.

[11larkin11]

Cueto much sharper of late. Looks like he's lost a few pounds and is in better shape. Go Johnny.

Welsh said earlier that he has been working on his conditioning like crazy before games lately.

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds go down 1-2-3. 7-0 Reds after 3.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 down go the reds.

[RedsMan3203]

Reds go 1-2-3 in the 3rd.

After 3 full, Reds 7-0

[Redsfan320]

We're on nationally, at least for now! While the Phillies-Mets Thursday Night Baseball game is delayed MLBN is showing the FSO broadcast of Reds-Pirates!

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[Redsfan320]

I'm really impressed with Scott Rolen. He looks extremely confident whenever he's at the plate, as if he knows he's going to get a hit. Confidence like that is a great thing to have on a ball club, whether it's filled with young guys or not. :thumbup:

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[Reds Fanatic]

6 Ks for Cueto

[edabbs44]

We're on nationally, at least for now! While the Phillies-Mets Thursday Night Baseball game is delayed MLBN is showing the FSO broadcast of Reds-Pirates!

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Not here. Atl/Fla in a friggin downpour.

[RedsMan3203]

Cards 4, Pads 0 Mid 6

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sac fly for Gomes 8-0 Reds.

[Redsfan320]

Not here. Atl/Fla in a friggin downpour.

Yeah, it's MLB Tonight, they were just giving a "look-in" of the Reds-Pit game.

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Barely got Stubbs there. But Bruce advances to third.

13 innings of shutout 1 hit baseball now for Cueto vs the Pirates. :O)

Razor flies out. 8-0 Reds heading to the 5th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKK

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds winning solidly....*crickets*

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKKK

2 hits, 8 K's, 1 bb thru 5. 77 pitches.

[RedsMan3203]

Reds winning solidly....*crickets*

Thats why I quit with the PBP, no one was here!

[Hoosier Red]

Reds winning solidly....*crickets*

I'm sure I'm jinxing him with this statement but Cueto deserves a lot of credit for keeping his head in the game and pitching well, despite the fact that he's "protecting" an 8 run lead.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thats why I quit with the PBP, no one was here!

Kinda sad. These threads are LOADED when things go poorly...just so people can gripe and complain. Just a bit depressing for someone who can't actually GO to the game or SEE every game. Oh well. Keep it rollin' Redlegs!!! :O)

[edabbs44]

Reds winning solidly....*crickets*

I'll take that over loud losses anyday.

[Gallen5862]

I am reading the PBP. What inning is it now? How is Cueto looking?

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'll take that over loud losses anyday.

True. But you'd think there'd be a bit more happy posting. Oh well, no biggie. As long as they're playing well and winning....I'm happy.

[_Sir_Charles_]

top of 5th. Cueto has allowed 2 hits, k'd 8 and is continuing to shut out the Bucs. How he looks...no clue, don't have video today. But from that line...I'd say pretty darned awesome.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Cairo...3 for 4. Hilarious.

[edabbs44]

LOL. Cairo...3 for 4. Hilarious.

OPS up to .668. RZ bashing looks slightly humorous.

[WebScorpion]

LOL. Cairo...3 for 4. Hilarious.

Batting .750 in games where he starts at first base...Dusty is a genius!! :eek:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Batting .750 in games where he starts at first base...Dusty is a genius!! :eek:

Channeling his inner-Votto. :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cedeno does like hitting against Cincy. Berkman-lite.

[OUReds]

True. But you'd think there'd be a bit more happy posting. Oh well, no biggie. As long as they're playing well and winning....I'm happy.

Happy Post!!

[NDRed]

It is really fun to watch a pitcher that it capable of dominating like Cueto.

[_Sir_Charles_]

6-0 cards now :(

[HokieRed]

I'm happily looking forward to seeing a little of Fisher and/or Del Rosario tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm happily looking forward to seeing a little of Fisher and/or Del Rosario tonight.

Linc could use some work too

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB #2

2 on 1 out for Jones

[Redsfan320]

Just curious, what's the longest game thread the board's had. Somebody has to remember some really long one.

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[HokieRed]

Probably the notorious SD game, Harang in relief. Just a guess.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Might be that SD game where Harang pitched in relief. That was a mighty long one.

Price out to talk to Cueto...he's losing the zone a bit.

[NDRed]

I'm happily looking forward to seeing a little of Fisher and/or Del Rosario tonight.

Cordero only pitched an inning last night.


;)

[HokieRed]

Cordero only pitched an inning last night.

I guess that means he's available.

[RedsMan3203]

Splash down in the Ohio River....... Foul Ball

[Chip R]

Just curious, what's the longest game thread the board's had. Somebody has to remember some really long one.

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1,400 posts. Opening Day, 2007.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27&daysprune=-1&order=desc&sort=replycount

[_Sir_Charles_]

95 pitches for Cueto. Anybody up?

[_Sir_Charles_]

An awful lot of visits by Razor this inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*whew* Big K there. #9

well...as big as a K can be with an 8 run lead. *grin*

[HokieRed]

101 pitches. Ought to be the end of a job well done for tonight for Johnny.

[HeatherC1212]

I haven't seen the Orioles, so I'd defer to Heather's judgment on them...but Houston IS worse than the Pirates.

I'm a little late on the comment but the Orioles as a whole are NOT a bad team. They're playing like total crap in most games but they've got a nice group of young players there (Weiters, Markakis, Jones, Reimold, Pie, and their young pitchers) mixed with some solid vets (Roberts, Miggy, Millwood) and I expect them to do better as they get Roberts and Pie back from the DL. Brian Roberts makes their offense go and they have really been missing him this year. Hopefully he's able to come back in June (that's when they expect him to come back) and they should get Pie back sometime around that same time. They still have some work to do but they're on the right track. :)

And I'm having issues working on something for my church's website which is the reason I'm late to the thread but it's nice to see the Reds offense come alive tonight. I do wonder what the Cairo haters will have to say after his (so far) 3-4 night, LOL :laugh:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly out to Gomes to end the inning. Shutout remains intact. Johnny over 100...might be a good time to call it a night for him. He really struggled with the zone that inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That doesn't surprise me about the O's Heather. On paper, I thought they'd be MUCH better than they've shown.

The Astros however, I think they've played BETTER than I expected. Hehe.

[HokieRed]

Has Dusty got anybody warming?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wondering the same thing. Janish maybe? *grin*

Rolen with a leadoff single.

[OUReds]

Del Rosario was warming

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks OU

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chapman apparently throwing well tonight. Hit 103 on the gun.
5 ip, 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 bb, 7 k's


Freaking Mesoraco hit ANOTHER dinger. He's been on a tear lately. Love it!

[_Sir_Charles_]

6-1 Cards over Pads but the Pads have something brewing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes hits Rolen with the ball. Scott out...Jonny safe at first.

[HeatherC1212]

That doesn't surprise me about the O's Heather. On paper, I thought they'd be MUCH better than they've shown.

The Astros however, I think they've played BETTER than I expected. Hehe.

Yeah, the O's have underperformed a lot but missing Brian and Felix Pie (who was hitting really well for them at the end of last year and the start of this year) has really hurt them. I hope they can do better. Their young pitching has a ton of potential and I adore Matt Weiters. Not at all like I adore Joey but I do love watching him play. :)

Houston has been really hit or miss this year. I hope they miss a lot this weekend, especially Saturday because I'll be at that game and I'd love to be at a game where we blow out the other team. The last game I went to was the Civil Rights game which was MAD intense but still fun. I'd like to be less tense this time though, LOL :p:

[NDRed]

From Grande Donkey

Chapman: 5 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 0 R, 7 Ks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs K's to end the inning. 8-0 Redlegs after 6 full.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Del Rosario on the bump. Go get 'em Rook!

6-2 cards/pads now. Pads still batting.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips might be injured. Brantley guessing cramping.

[edabbs44]

ummm....

[HeatherC1212]

It looks like he's just cramped up on that right leg.

[CTA513]

Phillips should have read the thread on here about leg cramps.

:p:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder back to Rosario. 2 down. LaRoche advances to 3rd

Iwamura ph'ing for Karstens

[NDRed]

Is there any good reason to not bring in Sutton?

[RedsManRick]

I'm glad Phillips thinks he's a tough guy, but he'll do more for the team to take himself out and not risk hurting himself than pushing it in an 8-0 game. Sometimes leadership takes a little humility

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bye-bye shutout. 8-1 Reds.

[RedsManRick]

Del Rosario doing his job -- 4 grounders. Two of 'em just had eyes.

[CTA513]

Padres scored 3 in the 7th inning and cut the Cardinals lead to 6-3

[RedsManRick]

And now he's going Cueto style on us -- freaking out and rushing everything.

[HeatherC1212]

I like Del Rosario for the most part. He's got great stuff and doesn't waste a lot of time up there.

[Tony Cloninger]

I read where some people (Cannot remember who) during that 2-1 loss said why not bring in this guy instead of Nick.

I say,.....look at this guy trying NOT to get overly hyped and excited and you want him to pitch in a close game? In the 8th or 9th?

Phillips should have come out. This is a blow out although with this bullpen that can change fast.

[reds44]

I read where some people (Cannot remember who) during that 2-1 loss said why not bring in this guy instead of Nick.

I say,.....look at this guy trying NOT to get overly hyped and excited and you want him to pitch in a close game? In the 8th or 9th?

Phillips should have come out. This is a blow out although with this bullpen that can change fast.
He got a bunch of groundballs, some found holes.

[HokieRed]

3 speeds, 91-2 FB, 78 Slider, 84 change. Probably w'd have kept the ball in the ballpark in the 2-1 loss.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm out guys. Gotta get the girls ready for bed. Reds up 8-1...bring it home guys & gals!

[mbgrayson]

Fisher pitches the 8th for the Reds, and does well. Gives up only a two out single to Church.

After 7 and a half, Reds up 8-1.

[Homer Bailey]

Kinda sad. These threads are LOADED when things go poorly...just so people can gripe and complain. Just a bit depressing for someone who can't actually GO to the game or SEE every game. Oh well. Keep it rollin' Redlegs!!! :O)

Threads are longer when the games are CLOSE. Not necessarily when the Reds are doing poorly. This thread is as lively as a thread would be if we were down 8-1 IMO.

[HeatherC1212]

Really nice outing from Fisher there. Maybe that's all the bullpen guys need to pitch more consistantly....the threat of being sent away to the minors if they don't stop sucking, LOL :laugh:

[reds44]

I'd let Fisher finish it out.

Either him or Lincoln.

[CTA513]

I'd let Fisher finish it out.

Either him or Lincoln.

No Cordero?

:D

[HokieRed]

I like both these guys, Fisher and Del Rosario; they just need opportunities.

[nate]

I hope MiGehrig goes deep here!

[HokieRed]

No Cordero?

:D

Don't discount the possibility.

[nate]

Nevermind!

[KoryMac5]

Hopefully Dusty remembers that Fisher and Del Rosario are bullpen options.

[Tony Cloninger]

I understand they found holes.....he is also full of nerves.

[Homer Bailey]

Anyone have Cedeno's numbers this series?

[HeatherC1212]

Cedeno is still a tool (even though his hits tonight won't make much of a difference).

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cedeno! [/Seinfeld]

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cards won 8-3

[HokieRed]

Can we get Ronny Cedeno? Wd. he do this all the time in GABP?

[HeatherC1212]

Game over. Reds win!! :jump:

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds! Masterful outing by Cueto! Votto Jr. has a heck of a game too.

28-20. The Reds...you know, the ones from Cincinnati. 28 WINS...20 losses. Nice

Cueto now 5-1 with a 3.25 earnie.

[RedsMan3203]

The game is over....

Reds win! 3 out of 4 from them guys from Pittsburgh...

Reds 8
Pissburgh 2

[Tom Servo]

I love winning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Last 30 games.....21-9. I'll take it. :beerme:

[Scrap Irony]

Too early to talk about Cueto being an All Star?

If he continues to pitch like this, he very well could get his era below 2.75 by early July. That might be good enough.

[Will M]

good teams beat teams like the Pirates when they play them at home. it was very nice to see the Reds take 3 of 4 from them even without Joey the last two games.

i have truly enjoyed Cairo getting so many hits the last two nights. i love it when the 25th man types like Nix & Cairo do well.

[WVRedsFan]

I stand amazed at this team. Yes, the Reds were playing the Pirates, but in years past, we would have split. You win big against the bad teams and break even against the good ones. That's a winning combination. And this team is doing that. I'm very optimistic.

Little more to say other than the well-known sentiment that the trade that brought us Scott Rolen and the acquisition of Cabrera were brilliant moves by much maligned GM Walt Jockety (at least on RedsZone). Just looking at his record, Cabrera plays on winning teams and though he may not have the range of others, he's a winner and contributes. Rolen gives you Gold Glove defense and is raking. They're the difference in this team.

Anyway, I haven't been on game threads because I'm in Concord, NC with a mini-computer and typing is hard. Yeah, I'm lazy. You guys are doing a good job so keep up the good work. I'm going to wear my Reds cap all weekend at the track. I had three people where I got it. The Reds are catching on!

[WVRedsFan]

Too early to talk about Cueto being an All Star?

If he continues to pitch like this, he very well could get his era below 2.75 by early July. That might be good enough.

This may sound odd or something, but I hope none of the Reds pitchers make the All Star team. Period. I look back at Armstrong. I look back at Volquez. Neither did anything after their appearances. No, I prefer our pitchers stay home, rest and continue to pitch lights out in games that matter. The AS game is a joke anyway. Lots of Cardinals and Yankees and Red Sox. Blah. I'd just as soon watch soccer...:p:

[redsmetz]

From an email from MLB.com headlined "Youth fueling Division Races":

Meanwhile, Mike Leake -- who skipped the Minors entirely before winning his first four decisions -- and the Reds are poised to challenge St. Louis for NL Central supremacy.

Very sweet.

[traderumor]

This may sound odd or something, but I hope none of the Reds pitchers make the All Star team. Period. I look back at Armstrong. I look back at Volquez. Neither did anything after their appearances. No, I prefer our pitchers stay home, rest and continue to pitch lights out in games that matter. The AS game is a joke anyway. Lots of Cardinals and Yankees and Red Sox. Blah. I'd just as soon watch soccer...:p:

mid-1970s fan post:

"The AS game is a joke anyway. The infield is all Reds, the rest of the team is Dodgers." ;)

[cumberlandreds]

mid-1970s fan post:

"The AS game is a joke anyway. The infield is all Reds, the rest of the team is Dodgers." ;)

That's the way it was too. The best teams will normally have the most all stars. If the Reds become consistent contenders they will put more than one on the all star team. But until then we will have to see a pitcher or an everyday player who is having an extraordinary year as being the only Red on the NL team.