8/6/10 - Reds at Cubs - Still no Stubbs

[Homer Bailey]

Phillips 2B
Heisey CF
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Gomes LF
Bruce RF
Hanigan C
Janish SS
Arroyo P

I like it.

[Caveat Emperor]

For once, there should be absolutely no complaining about the lineup or batting order.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. That's....umm....hmmm....

Did Dusty make out this lineup?

[LincolnparkRed]

For once, there should be absolutely no complaining about the lineup or batting order.

I reserve the right to complain about it :p:

Still working on what I would complain about, but I reserve the right

actually I would have let stubbs start and had Heisey in RF versus the lefty

Stubbs last good game was at wrigley (3 homers)

[Kc61]

I reserve the right to complain about it :p:

Still working on what I would complain about, but I reserve the right

actually I would have let stubbs start and had Heisey in RF versus the lefty

Stubbs last good game was at wrigley (3 homers)

That's the question. Bruce over Stubbs against the lefty.

Either Stubbs is on extended rest or he's just with the club until Dickerson gets back. They are not using him.

[Roy Tucker]

I think this is how Dusty finesses a guy out of the lineup.

He gets "a couple days off to clear his head" and then "we still highly value Stubbs and he's be a Red for a long time" and then "Heisey is playing well, we can't bench him" and then "Stubbs needs some ABs and we can't give them to him right now" as he gets on the bus for Louisville.

I won't be surprised to see Bruce suffer the same disappearing act if he doesn't turn things around soon.

[Chip R]

That's the question. Bruce over Stubbs against the lefty.


I'd have gone with that but the OF in Wrigley can be tough with the wind so that may be why Dusty's going with Bruce.

[guttle11]

They won't send Bruce down, he's too big a part in the clubhouse. Plus, his defense is GG caliber. He may not stay an everyday starter if Dickerson comes up and hits well, but he'll be on the 25 man.

[Cyclone792]

For once, there should be absolutely no complaining about the lineup or batting order.

I'm just going to resort to complaining about the fact that I have no reason to complain about today's lineup.

On a more serious note, I hope the Reds light the scoreboard up. This is probably one of the better lineups we've seen all year, and if the team hits then Dusty will be much more likely to keep running this same lineup out there for a bit. I love the fact that the top four goes Phillips-Heisey-Votto-Rolen. It's common sense goodness.

[Roy Tucker]

For once, there should be absolutely no complaining about the lineup or batting order.

Well, I think Paul "Honus" Janish should bat cleanup.

:cool:

I agree with Cyclone, today would be a good day to light up the scoreboard.

[Far East]

Against the southpaw, Dusty might want Stubbs to join Cairo and Hernandez as righty PH possibilities for the #9 slot or simply for a defensive replacement to try to help hold a late lead.

[Caveat Emperor]

On a more serious note, I hope the Reds light the scoreboard up. This is probably one of the better lineups we've seen all year, and if the team hits then Dusty will be much more likely to keep running this same lineup out there for a bit. I love the fact that the top four goes Phillips-Heisey-Votto-Rolen. It's common sense goodness.

Yup. It'd be nice if we could drop one of those patented Cincinnati Reds 10-hitter innings on the Cubs early on in this contest.

[Homer Bailey]

There's a reason I started the gt today... I feel good about this one.

[RichRed]

I've got a Cubs fan work buddy who made the trip to Chicago for this series. What say we get his weekend off to a really bad start?

[reds44]

Seriously who made that lineup? I like it.

[JaxRed]

I also would have substituted Stubbs for Bruce, but other than that.....

[redsfaninbsg]

Is anybody else having trouble with mlbtv? I can't get the game.

[CTA513]

How long is Stubbs going to be on the bench before they finally send him down?

[reds44]

How long is Stubbs going to be on the bench before they finally send him down?
Probably Monday when Dickerson gets back from Cali.

[reds44]

Isn't this Votto's first trip the Chicago since his quotes about their fans?

[Reds Fanatic]

Isn't this Votto's first trip the Chicago since his quotes about their fans?

Yes it is because the last Chicago trip was before the All Star Game.

[nate]

Chat is open and chatty.

[Redsfan320]

I can do PBP. What's up, guys?

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[Homer Bailey]

Wind blowing in hard today.

[reds44]

Wind blowing in hard today.
Are you at the game?

[Redsfan320]

We are go
Phillips up

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[reds44]

That's a homer if the winds blowing out.

[Homer Bailey]

Wind just brought back a phillips home run

[Redsfan320]

7
1 out
Heisey up

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[Homer Bailey]

Yes 44, I am.

[reds44]

Yes 44, I am.
Where are your seats?

Ho hum Heisey on base.

[Redsfan320]

Byrd


Colvin Fukodome


Castro DeWitt


Ramirez Gorzelanny Lee


Soto

HBP
1 out
Runner on 1st
Votto up

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[Redsfan320]

BB
1B->2B/ Heisey
Runners on 1st and 2nd
1 out
Rolen up

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[Redsfan320]

SH 3-1
2B->3B/ Heisey
1B->2B/ Votto
Runners on 2nd and 3rd
2 out
Gomes up

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[Homer Bailey]

Right behind home under the awning.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
3 out
Top of 1st over
Colvin up

0-0

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[nate]

Right behind home under the awning.

Wave so we can see you!

:cool:

[Redsfan320]

7
1 out
Castro up

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[Redsfan320]

Colvin 7
Castro 6
Lee 3
Ramirez 5
Byrd 8
Fukodome 9
DeWitt 4
Soto 2
Gorzelanny 1

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[Redsfan320]

6-3
2 out
Lee up

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[Kc61]

Nice work by Arroyo after Gomes' unfortunate strike out.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
3 out
Bottom of 1st over
Bruce up

0-0

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[Homer Bailey]

I just waved that whole inning and no one waved back.

[cumberlandreds]

Only 9 pitches for BA in the first.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I just waved that whole inning and no one waved back.

We were all waving, you just didn't see us.

[nate]

I just waved that whole inning and no one waved back.

I sent Derek Lee as my "wave proxy."

:cool:

[reds44]

I just waved that whole inning and no one waved back.
I gave you the finger.

[Redsfan320]

I'll do PBP for the 1st 3 innings.

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[Roy Tucker]

My sister and her kids are in Chicago at Lollapalooza.

I told her to bag that and head on over to see the Reds play. No dice.

[klw]

I just waved that whole inning and no one waved back.

Trying mooning us instead. :D

[reds44]

Nice AB for Jay.

[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
0 out
Hanigan up

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[Strikes Out Looking]

Trying mooning us instead. :D

Actually, moon all the Cubs fans -- wait don't because they wouldn't know the difference between that and you smiling at them.

[HeatherC1212]

I just waved that whole inning and no one waved back.

Here you go.... :wave: :beerme:

[Roy Tucker]

atta boy, Jay. small steps.

[Redsfan320]

HR, 2 RBI, R
0 out
Janish up

SCORE CHANGE: 2-0, Reds

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[cumberlandreds]

:jump::jump::jump:

[reds44]

Hanigan is that dude.

[TheNext44]

The problem with Hanigan, is that he just doesn't know how to drive in runs. ;)

[Redsfan320]

7
1 out
Arroyo up

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[Kc61]

The problem with Hanigan, is that he just doesn't know how to drive in runs. ;)

Last year he didn't. This year, better.

Janish out.

[cumberlandreds]

Gorzalanny over 40 pitches. Looks like we will see much of the Cubs bullpen today.

[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
1 out
Phillips up

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[redsmetz]

Kudos to our fans. I've been working with the game on and hadn't really paid much attention. I heard the home run and assumed it was a Cub who hit because of the cheering. Now that's fun and great payback for all the times Cubs fans invade our park.

[Redsfan320]

DP 6-4-3
DP4 6-4-3 (2)/ Arroyo
3 out
Top of 2nd over
Ramirez up

2-0, Reds

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[Cedric]

Nice inning. Hopefully Brandon and Gomes will realize that Gorzellany doesn't want to throw strikes.

Don't give him any cheap early outs.

[Redsfan320]

9
1 out
Byrd up

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[Cedric]

Nasty cutter/sinker from Bronson. That is why RH's have no chance against him.

[HeatherC1212]

Delayed reaction here but YAY Hanigan!! :jump:

Stupid work getting in the way of the game today, LOL :laugh:

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
2 out
Fukodome up

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[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
3 out
Heisey up

2-0, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
1 out
Votto up

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[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
1 out
Rolen up

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[Roy Tucker]

Pitching Votto away away away.

[Redsfan320]

1B
1B->2B/ Votto
1 out
Gomes up

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[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)/ COME ON GOMES!!!
2 out
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Bruce up

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[Redsfan320]

6
3 out
Top of 2nd over
DeWitt up

2-0, Reds

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[traderumor]

The 5 and 6 black holes need a jump start of production!

[Redsfan320]

Fo5
1 out
Soto up

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[Cedric]

I honestly can't think of many hitters with a better plate approach than Soto. The guy doesn't swing at bad pitches.

[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
1 out
Gorzelanny up

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[Redsfan320]

I gotta go. Later,

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[Cedric]

Colvin down swinging. On to the 4th.

[sabometrics]

Bronson looking great through three.

[CTA513]

Bronson looking great through three.

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[RichRed]

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Ack! Delete this post.

[Roy Tucker]

Ack! Delete this post.

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[Nasty_Boy]

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It's before the 5th... I'll allow it! lol

[Tom Servo]

nice cut by Bronson there

[Tom Servo]

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[guttle11]

Web Gem Rolen!

[Tom Servo]

Scott Rolen > you

[_Sir_Charles_]

Now that's some nice range. Couldn't get him though. 1st hit for the Cubs.

[RedsMan3203]

m_sheldon

#Indians claimed IF/OF Drew Sutton off of waivers from #reds, whose roster is down to 39 players

Just an update...

[Cedric]

Seems that 2 out rallies always get Bronson. Hopefully he can work out of this little jam without letting up a run.

[redsfaninbsg]

Just an update...

Something's brewing. Don't ask me why but my gut says the Reds claimed Dunn.

[RedsMan3203]

Something's brewing. Don't ask me why but my gut says the Reds claimed Dunn.

Nah - Dickerson will be up come Monday starting in CF, Moving Chris H over to RF.

Or at the least... Dickerson will be up.

[reds44]

I just want to point out how unreal it is that Janish even got to that ball.

[Roy Tucker]

Something's brewing. Don't ask me why but my gut says the Reds claimed Dunn.

RZ would melt down.

I'd be OK with it.

[Cedric]

RZ would melt down.

I'd be OK with it.

I don't think many people would cry about Dunn over Gomes. I can't think anyone would.

But it isn't going to happen.

[Caveat Emperor]

Certainly would help the offense if the Reds acquired Dunn -- Dickerson's a deck-chair shuffling move. He has no business being anything other than a bat off the bench.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I don't think many people would cry about Dunn over Gomes. I can't think anyone would.

But it isn't going to happen.

Dunn hasn't even play LF this year; I can't seem him just being able to pick up a glove and play at even the defensive level he was at before moving to first.

[reds44]

Offense is going sleepy sleep.

[_Sir_Charles_]

9 pitch inning from gorz


sorry... 1 handed typing...baby in lap

[Caveat Emperor]

Hacking, hacking, and hacking some more. You gotta make mediocre pitchers work for outs.

[Cedric]

Little inexperience hurt Heisey there. 2-0 with Votto on deck you better make sure you get something inner half.

[reds44]

So our offense has gone to sleep and the Cubs seem to have figured out Arroyo.

[Cedric]

First 2 on for the Cubs.

I don't like Colvin vs Arroyo for the third time with 2 in scoring position.

[reds44]

Uh, Bronson.

[_Sir_Charles_]

different pitcher in the stretch

back to back singles for the cubs

passed ball...2nd n 3rd

[Cedric]

Brandon makes that play against Dewitt in his sleep. He must have miss played the ball off the bat.

Need a couple strikeouts here now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

big k there

5 for bronson

[reds44]

0-2.

Throw some crap up there and get a K.

[Cedric]

I really think the Cubs best overall hitter hits 8th. Just makes no sense.

[reds44]

Don't have a let down now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

nice! if pop up to janish

[Cedric]

I would feel better if Lee was up. That is weird to say.

[reds44]

I would feel better if Lee was up. That is weird to say.
I kind of like this matchup for BA.

Here comes a hit.

[Cedric]

Yes! Way to go Bronson!

[sabometrics]

Hoooo-ly cow!

[Reds Freak]

Beautiful! Now, how about some breathing room??

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was SOME pitching! Nice way to come back.

KKKKKK

[Tom Servo]

nice

[Roy Tucker]

Phew! Way to wiggle out of a jam.

Sometimes I wonder about Gameday. They called a pitch up around the neck a sinker.

[Homer Bailey]

There are a TON of reds fans here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phew! Way to wiggle out of a jam.

Sometimes I wonder about Gameday. They called a pitch up around the neck a sinker.

It didn't say it was a GOOD sinker. :D

[CTA513]

Great job by Arroyo to get out of that mess without even giving up a run.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rolen K's to start the inning.

[reds44]

What the hell is Gomes doing?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Quickly 0-2 to Gomes who's k'd twice already today.

[Cedric]

Sooner or later it's going to kill the Reds having Gomes and Bruce batting 5-6.

[reds44]

Dear God.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K #3 for Gomes.

[Tom Servo]

Gomes does what he does best.

[sabometrics]

I'm getting really tired of watching Gomes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce grounds out to first...bang bang play as Bruce almost beats Lee to the bag.

Another 1-2-3. Gorzelanny settling in. 2-0 Reds after 5 1/2

[reds44]

I'm getting really tired of watching Gomes.
Heisey
Dickerson
Bruce


yesssss

[Roy Tucker]

Pitchers really do use Gomes' aggressiveness against him.

[Cedric]

Soto is better than both the Cubs 3-4 hitters. I don't understand at all.

[reds44]

91 pitches thru 6.

[Reds Freak]

Anyone have a pitch count on Arroyo? Arroyo for 7, Masset/Rhodes in the 8th, Cordero in the 9th?

[VR]

Did anyone hear that Ryan Hanigan only drove in 11 runs last year.......

[Homer Bailey]

By my count gorz has set down 11 in a row?

[Cedric]

By my count gorz has set down 11 in a row?

Most certainly. And with someone as wild as him that is amazing.

[Roy Tucker]

He's really found the strike zone.

I wish they'd run his pitch count up better. They did well early on.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Most certainly. And with someone as wild as him that is amazing.

He started off wild, but not so much last few innings.

Hanny grounds out to short for the 1st out.

[reds44]

Janish is a man.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish with a single up the middle.

[Tom Servo]

Did anyone hear that Ryan Hanigan only drove in 11 runs last year.......
I hadn't. I wish the announcers would tell me that kind of thing.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

By my count gorz has set down 11 in a row?

Seems to happen to the Reds every game anymore

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bunting. I'd let Bronson swing away. He's halfway decent with the stick.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Solid sac by Arroyo. Janish to second. 2 down for Brandon.

[Brutus]

He started off wild, but not so much last few innings.

Hanny grounds out to short for the 1st out.

True, though he's been walking 4.5 batters per nine innings this season--so he's made a habit of walking guys all year.

[Roy Tucker]

C'mon Brandon. Be patient. Wait for a good one.

[reds44]

This would be a nice run to pick up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

True, though he's been walking 4.5 batters per nine innings this season--so he's made a habit of walking guys all year.

Yikes. I had no idea he'd been THAT bad with the walks this season. Sheesh!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ondrusek & Rhodes warming up. If he brings in a new pitcher I'll be ticked that he didn't use a pinch hitter there.

[Tom Servo]

BP delivers!

[reds44]

Atta boy Brandon!

3-0.

[_Sir_Charles_]

YES! Single to left by Phillips scores Janish! Brandon to 2nd on the throw home! 3-0 Redlegs!

[TheNext44]

Janish his hitting .500 since the OCab injury.

[Cedric]

Tyler Colvin has had one bad game. Terrible decision out there throwing home.

[Roy Tucker]

Well done, Mr. Phillips.

[reds44]

God Lou is a really bad manager.

[Homer Bailey]

Seems to happen to the Reds every game anymore

Actually, no, it doesn't.

[RedsMan3203]

Hope you guys are happy... The Reds got that stinking extra run you all wanted...

[RichRed]

Gorzy's at 113 pitches.

[Roy Tucker]

God Lou is a really bad manager.

:confused:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow, what was Heisey looking for there?

And he pops out to Lee in foul ground. But we play a bit of add on. 3-0 Reds heading to the bottom of the 7th.

[reds44]

:confused:
He leaves his starting pitchers in too long all the time.

Should have took out Gorz and not let him face Phillips.

[Cedric]

You don't win 111 games in one season by being horrible. American league or not.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You don't win 111 games in one season by being horrible. American league or not.

This.

You can say Lou has some really bad PLAYERS...but he does know what he's doing IMO.

[Roy Tucker]

He leaves his starting pitchers in too long all the time.

Should have took out Gorz and not let him face Phillips.

Gotcha.

Although, if I had the Cubs bullpen, I might think about leaving my starters out there longer too.

I'll miss Lou's crankiness and blowups. Fun to watch.

[reds44]

This.

You can say Lou has some really bad PLAYERS...but he does know what he's doing IMO.
His best hitter hits 8th, his 2nd best hitter hits 5th, two of his worst hitters hit 3-4, and he constantly leaves his starting pitchers in too long.

Other than that he's great.

[Roy Tucker]

His best hitter hits 8th, his 2nd best hitter hits 5th, two of his worst hitters hit 3-4, and he constantly leaves his starting pitchers in too long.

Other than that he's great.

I think he did go to the Dusty Baker School of Head-scratcher Lineups.

[Cedric]

His best hitter hits 8th, his 2nd best hitter hits 5th, two of his worst hitters hit 3-4, and he constantly leaves his starting pitchers in too long.

Other than that he's great.

He's old and trying to help his old team win the division.

You are too young to realize that because of 1990 Lou is god.

[reds44]

He's old and trying to help his old team win the division.

You are too young to realize that because of 1990 Lou is god.
I'm not arguing that he was a good manager at one point, but he's over the hill.

[_Sir_Charles_]

His best hitter hits 8th, his 2nd best hitter hits 5th, two of his worst hitters hit 3-4, and he constantly leaves his starting pitchers in too long.

Other than that he's great.

Well, I don't think Soto's his best hitter...he may have one of the best averages, but both Lee & Ramirez are better hitters...just struggling mightily. It's a lost season for the cubs, the whole team is just going thru the motions I think.

[Cedric]

Well, I don't think Soto's his best hitter...he may have one of the best averages, but both Lee & Ramirez are better hitters...just struggling mightily. It's a lost season for the cubs, the whole team is just going thru the motions I think.

Soto is clearly better. In every way.

[reds44]

Soto is clearly better. In every way.
And so is Byrd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Soto is clearly better. In every way.

Right now, during this season...I agree. On Byrd too. But this season is a huge break from the norm for both Lee & Ramirez wouldn't you agree?

[reds44]

DeWitt swings at ball 4 and Hanigan throws out the runner at second.

2 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

YESSIRREE! Strike 'em out, throw 'em out!

[sabometrics]

What a perfect throw. Hanigan for daily MVP.

[reds44]

Right now, during this season...I agree. On Byrd too. But this season is a huge break from the norm for both Lee & Ramirez wouldn't you agree?
It's four months into the season and they've sucked all year.

At some point, drop them in the lineup. If Dusty did what Lou does redszone would hate him.

[Roy Tucker]

What a perfect throw. Hanigan for daily MVP.

Yeah, but he doesn't drive in runs.

;)

[reds44]

Jesus Gomes nearly screwed that up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice snag by Gomes! GREAT, GREAT snag!


~edit~ I only saw from the dive on, not the route...if he misplayed it, I didn't see it.

[sabometrics]

Gomes makes a routine play look spectacular. I'll take it.

[Roy Tucker]

It's four months into the season and they've sucked all year.

At some point, drop them in the lineup. If Dusty did what Lou does redszone would hate him.

maybe trying to shine them all up for a trade?

[RedsMan3203]

Jesus Gomes nearly screwed that up.


Nice snag by Gomes! GREAT, GREAT snag!

Apples to Oranges? Who saw what?

Does one see it as they want Gomes out of the line up and someone else is, so he nearly screwed it up...

Or, was it truly a great snag?

[reds44]

Apples to Oranges? Who saw what?

Does one see it as they want Gomes out of the line up and someone else is, so he nearly screwed it up...

Or, was it truly a great snag?
Go back and watch the route he took to that thing. It was horrible.

After he took the terrible route it was a nice grab though.

[medford]

Jim Edmonds makes a routine play look spectacular. I'll take it.

FTFY

[RedsMan3203]

Go back and watch the route he took to that thing. It was horrible.

After he took the terrible route it was a nice grab though.

Gotcha. In the end, all that matters is... Its an out and I'll take it.

[Roy Tucker]

Time for the soft white underbelly of the Cubs' bullpen.

[reds44]

Gotcha. In the end, all that matters is... Its an out and I'll take it.
Yes sir.

[11larkin11]

It's four months into the season and they've sucked all year.

At some point, drop them in the lineup. If Dusty did what Lou does redszone would hate him.

You say that is if they don't already.

[Cedric]

You say that is if they don't already.

You weren't really around here for Jerry Narron or Bob Boone.

Hate doesn't begin to describe it.

[reds44]

Hack

[_Sir_Charles_]

Apples to Oranges? Who saw what?

Does one see it as they want Gomes out of the line up and someone else is, so he nearly screwed it up...

Or, was it truly a great snag?

Go with the other guys....like I edited in my post, I didn't see the route...only the dive & catch.

[Homer Bailey]

Calling a bruce homer

[reds44]

I wonder how many pitches Gomes has seen and swung at today.

[Roy Tucker]

Jonny just isn't a very patient man.

[RedsMan3203]

Atleast it wasn't K for Gomes...

[_Sir_Charles_]

single up the middle for jay

1st n 3rd

[11larkin11]

You weren't really around here for Jerry Narron or Bob Boone.

Hate doesn't begin to describe it.

I was for a bit of Narron. I meant more Reds fans in general than just RZ. Casual fans especially hate him.

Cunningham actually said today he hopes he gets fired for playing Bruce and Stubbs all season. He said he KNOWS he would have a better record this year than Dusty has. Of course, Willie's ego stretches farther than WLW does.

[Roy Tucker]

A BB and a 1B for Jay today, I'll take it.

Small steps.

[_Sir_Charles_]

hanny k's to end the inning, 2 stranded. 3-0 reds after 7 1/2

[Cedric]

I would bring Bronson back out there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

rhodes in

[Homer Bailey]

A. I can testify that the gomes route was awful, but the wind really messed with that one.

B. On a windless day, or blowing out, gomes' ball was gone. Was way up in the air and the wind killed it.

[reds44]

I would bring Bronson back out there.
I could have seen letting him start the innings and then brining Rhodes in for Colvin.

I'm fine with this though.

[Cedric]

I would rather not kill Rhodes. I still think he is being used way too much. 3-0 game I take my chances with other guys.

[Roy Tucker]

Jerry Narron ain't got nuthin' on Vern Rapp.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 down. baker flies out to jay

[_Sir_Charles_]

masset warming

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down. deep fly to hi-c

[reds44]

Nice inning from Rhodes.

Get more runs so we can avoid CoCo time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 from arthur

fly out to hi-c

[Roy Tucker]

With Arthur, its location location location.

[RedsMan3203]

Nice inning from Rhodes.

Get more runs so we can avoid CoCo time.

Its CoCo time anyway you spin it... Unless we put up like 3-10 runs....

Hasn't pitched in 2 days, today being the 3rd...

All aboard! The Coaster is about to take off....

[TheNext44]

Jerry Narron ain't got nuthin' on Vern Rapp.

"When in doubt... Slide!"

[RedsMan3203]

CoCo up and throwing!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish grounds out to short.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Francisco PH'ing for Rhodes

[reds44]

3 balls on JF!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Juan with a shot past Lee....2 bagger!

[reds44]

That kid is going to be a monster off the bench down the stretch.

[RichRed]

3 balls on JF!

He should get that checked out.

[Roy Tucker]

He should get that checked out.

turn your head and cough.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Too easy RichRed. :O)

Brandon grounds out for out #2...but Juan heads to third.

[Cedric]

George Grande would have loved that at bat from Brandon :)

[reds44]

Wow that first pitch was a strike? Okay.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Arrgh! Bunt rolls foul. If it's fair...it's 4-0. Crud. Nice call.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Soft liner to DeWitt to end the inning. 3-0 heading to the bottom of the ninth. Lee, Ramirez, Byrd due up...Cordero coming in (I'd assume).

[reds44]

Come on Coco.

[RichRed]

Come on Coco.

My stomach is churning already.

[reds44]

Where was that??

[Caveat Emperor]

Oh wow -- a 3 ball count for Cordero. Don't see this often.

[reds44]

Peace out Lee.

[reds44]

3-0 on Ramirez.

[reds44]

And he walks him.

[TeamBoone]

Drew Sutton... gone to Cleveland.

[Cedric]

3-1 slider? Are you serious?

Just mentally not there.

[reds44]

THROW STRIKES

[RichRed]

Coco drives me loco.

[Cedric]

29 walks in 49 innings from a closer.

Wow.

[VR]

wind still blowing in?

[reds44]

Don't throw a 3-1 slider again.

[RedsMan3203]

wind still blowing in?

Yup.