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edabbs44
09-22-2010, 03:45 PM
Phillips 4
Cabrera 6
Bruce 9
Rolen 5
Gomes 7
Alonso 3
Stubbs 8
Hernandez 2
Cueto 1

Joey Pipp out with "very serious sinus infection".

medford
09-22-2010, 04:09 PM
I had a feeling this was coming, hopefully Joey's back in force in San Diego on Friday.

Degenerate39
09-22-2010, 04:29 PM
Glad to see Alonso getting the start though

penantboundreds
09-22-2010, 05:08 PM
I would send Joey back to Cincy and not even have him travel to San Diego.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 05:27 PM
What's wrong with Joey?

Degenerate39
09-22-2010, 05:34 PM
What's wrong with Joey?

Sinus Infection

The Operator
09-22-2010, 05:46 PM
Sinus InfectionOh, bummer.

No reason to play him if he's not 100% though. He's already achieved every major statistical accolade so they might as well see what Yonder's got.

kaldaniels
09-22-2010, 06:23 PM
I would send Joey back to Cincy and not even have him travel to San Diego.

The above is a perfect example of a kneejerk reaction. Votto is better.

KoryMac5
09-22-2010, 07:24 PM
Baker had been wanting to get him some rest the last few days. It will be nice to see what Alonso can do.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 07:36 PM
Off by a few days of having Bailey, Bruce, Stubbs, & Alonso in the same lineup. That would have been kind of cool

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:05 PM
The Reds will be getting this one underway as the Pirates are taking it to the Cardinals tonight. 6-1 right now in the third.

RED VAN HOT
09-22-2010, 08:07 PM
The Pirates are knocking Lohse around....and he has two more years on his contract at 11.875M per year with no trade clause.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:10 PM
Love to see the Reds break out the BROOMS here tonight.

And this game is underway!

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:12 PM
Rocket off the wall by Phillips. NAILED at second. Great throw by Braun.

On the plus side...Phillips looks locked back in.

Degenerate39
09-22-2010, 08:13 PM
That's what happens when you're not boot scootin

oneupper
09-22-2010, 08:14 PM
Rocket off the wall by Phillips. NAILED at second. Great throw by Braun.

On the plus side...Phillips looks locked back in.

The ball BP hit was barely off the ground.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:15 PM
That's what happens when you're not boot scootin

Marty & Jeff both said Brandon was hustling out of the box. Which is it?

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:15 PM
He swung at ball four. That's bad.
He hit a rocket off the wall. That's good.
He got thrown out by five feet. That's bad.
But with every purchase, you get a free frogurt. That's good.
The frogurt is also cursed.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:16 PM
Jay walked btw

Degenerate39
09-22-2010, 08:16 PM
Marty & Jeff both said Brandon was hustling out of the box. Which is it?

To me it looked like it didnt start going hard until he saw it hit off the wall.

oneupper
09-22-2010, 08:16 PM
Marty & Jeff both said Brandon was hustling out of the box. Which is it?

He was hustling, but not boot scootin' :)

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:16 PM
He swung at ball four. That's bad.
He hit a rocket off the wall. That's good.
He got thrown out by five feet. That's bad.
But with every purchase, you get a free frogurt. That's good.
The frogurt is also cursed.

Is the yogurt non-fat?

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:17 PM
Love the hard hit balls thus far. Single from Rolen.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:17 PM
Gomes is hitting .857 in his first at bat of a game over his last 7 games

Raisor
09-22-2010, 08:18 PM
Marty & Jeff both said Brandon was hustling out of the box. Which is it?

he wasn't running full out until he got past first base.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:18 PM
Gomes is hitting .857 in his first at bat of a game over his last 7 games

LOL. Where would you even GET a stat like that? Hehehe.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:18 PM
Gomes is hitting .857 in his first at bat of a game over his last 7 games

.875 over his last 8 now

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:18 PM
1-0 Reds! Imagine that...the Reds score with 2 outs. :O)

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:19 PM
The Reds are crushing balls.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:19 PM
LOL. Where would you even GET a stat like that? Hehehe.

Just check the games for the last week, and Gomes always seems to extend his hitting streak in his first at bat

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:19 PM
http://captnsblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/jack20heres_johnny.jpg

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:19 PM
.875 over his last 8 now

Man, Jonny Gomes would be such an awesome hitter if he would always hit in his first at-bat every time at the plate.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:19 PM
Just check the games for the last week, and Gomes always seems to extend his hitting streak in his first at bat

It's no biggie. It just struck me as funny.

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:20 PM
Love the hard hit balls thus far. Single from Rolen.

Could have been 2 runs in with only 1 out if not for the worst baserunner in the NL. Phillips should write a baseball book called "Everything I Know About Baserunning I learned from Ryan Freel."

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:21 PM
Could have been 2 runs in with only 1 out if not for the worst baserunner in the NL. Phillips should write a baseball book called "Everything I Know About Baserunning I learned from Ryan Freel."

It's the memoirs modeled after Freel's autobiography: Balls to the Wall: Baserunning with Wreckless Abandon

kaldaniels
09-22-2010, 08:21 PM
Thom with a nice euphemism...."I don't think anyone is suprised Yonder didn't work out in the outfield"

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:22 PM
Could have been 2 runs in with only 1 out if not for the worst baserunner in the NL. Phillips should write a baseball book called "Everything I Know About Baserunning I learned from Ryan Freel."

I can't wait to see this play because BOTH Marty & Jeff are saying he did exactly the right thing in going for it and by hustling out of the box. They simply chalked it up to a perfect bounce off the wall mixed with a perfect throw by Braun. Sometimes you just have to tip your cap to the opposition and go about your business.

But I'll hold off judgment until I watch it.

kaldaniels
09-22-2010, 08:22 PM
I can't wait to see this play because BOTH Marty & Jeff are saying he did exactly the right thing in going for it and by hustling out of the box. They simply chalked it up to a perfect bounce off the wall mixed with a perfect throw by Braun. Sometimes you just have to tip your cap to the opposition and go about your business.

But I'll hold off judgment until I watch it.

Theres a grey area between hustle and doggin it...this was that grey area.

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:23 PM
I can't wait to see this play because BOTH Marty & Jeff are saying he did exactly the right thing in going for it and by hustling out of the box. They simply chalked it up to a perfect bounce off the wall mixed with a perfect throw by Braun. Sometimes you just have to tip your cap to the opposition and go about your business.

But I'll hold off judgment until I watch it.

He makes too many outs to get the benefit of the doubt IMO.

Kind of unfair for Alonso's first start to be against a veteran lefty like Wolf.

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:24 PM
Phillips didn't stop to admire it or anything but he was certainly not busting out of the box.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:24 PM
Ball four to Weeks. 1 on, nada out.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:25 PM
I hate Weeks. Just can't stand him. He always seems to do well against us.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:26 PM
I hate Weeks. Just can't stand him. He always seems to do well against us.

He's had a pretty good year this year against everyone

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:27 PM
He's had a pretty good year this year against everyone

LOL. I don't mind so much if he does it against OTHER teams. :O)

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:27 PM
Hart hits a towering pop-up to Rolen for the first out.

Braun at the plate with 1 out.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:28 PM
*whew* Nearly a dinger from Braun. 2nd & 3rd with 1 out.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:28 PM
Uh-oh.

Braun doubles off the wall. Runners on 2nd and 3rd, 1 out for Fats Fielder.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:28 PM
IBB to Prince

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:29 PM
Fielder...not the purple one.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:29 PM
Taking the bat out of Fielders hands with the IBB.

Bases jacked, 1 out. McGehee up. Color me nervous.

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:29 PM
Taking the bat out of Fielders hands with the IBB.

Bases jacked, 1 out. McGehee up. Color me nervous.

me too.

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:30 PM
Huge out.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:31 PM
Phew. McGehee pops out the short LF, Cabrera grabs it for out #2.

Bases still jacked for... for... Counsell.

Cedric
09-22-2010, 08:31 PM
How in the world is Counsell hitting 6th? Thanks Ken!

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:32 PM
Big K

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:32 PM
I'll bellow a robust "BOY HOWDY" for that comeback.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:32 PM
I had his back all along. :cool: Johnny Ks Counsell and spits the hook.

Through 1: 1-0 good guys.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:32 PM
I was doing some quizzing right before this game.. who thinks they can name the Reds top 5 strikeout leaders (pitchers) over the last decade?

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:32 PM
I stepped away....wow, he got out of it!?! Nice!

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:33 PM
How in the world is Counsell hitting 6th? Thanks Ken!And Cory Hart bats second. Odd, no?

PuffyPig
09-22-2010, 08:34 PM
And Cory Hart bats second. Odd, no?

Getting your best hitters up more is a very good thing.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:34 PM
I was doing some quizzing right before this game.. who thinks they can name the Reds top 5 strikeout leaders (pitchers) over the last decade?

Harang
Arroyo
Wilson
Haynes
Cueto

Total guess (although I'm pretty sure on Aaron)

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:34 PM
I was doing some quizzing right before this game.. who thinks they can name the Reds top 5 strikeout leaders (pitchers) over the last decade?Harang, Bronson, Cueto... and then... hmm.

I'll get back to you.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:35 PM
Harang
Arroyo
Wilson
Haynes
Cueto

Total guess (although I'm pretty sure on Aaron)

You got #1, #2, and #5

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:35 PM
Harang
Arroyo
Wilson
Haynes
Cueto

Total guess (although I'm pretty sure on Aaron)

I'll say Cordero instead of Haynes. Uncle Miltie???

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:35 PM
2-run homer by Alvarez.

8-1 Pirates

RedsMan3203
09-22-2010, 08:35 PM
Danny Graves!

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:36 PM
I'll say Cordero instead of Haynes. Uncle Miltie???

Milty barely missed

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:36 PM
Danny Graves!

You're in the right neighborhood..

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:37 PM
Getting your best hitters up more is a very good thing.
I don't disagree. But c'mon dude, RBI guys can't hit #2 :cool:

Kidding aside, it's just a bit odd to see the big lumbering Cory Hart stroll up hitting 2nd.

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:37 PM
David Weathers???

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:37 PM
David Weathers???

Not quite..

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:38 PM
Not quite..Our favorite 9th inning attraction?? The... the....... CoCoaster?

PuffyPig
09-22-2010, 08:38 PM
Scott Sullivan

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:39 PM
Our favorite 9th inning attraction?? The... the....... CoCoaster?

Nope.. we do have a bullpener making it at #4, not one anyone's said yet though. #3 was a starter

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:39 PM
Scott Williamson is an off chance, I guess.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:39 PM
Scott Sullivan

There you go! #4

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:39 PM
Btw...Stubbs, Razor & Cueto ALL k'd.

RedsMan3203
09-22-2010, 08:39 PM
Dessens???

Or did we get them all already?

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:39 PM
Btw...Stubbs, Razor & Cueto ALL k'd.

I blame myself for bringing up the whole strikeout thing

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:40 PM
Dessens???

Or did we get them all already?

Nope, Dessens was #3.

Harang
Arroyo
Dessens
Sullivan
Cueto

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:40 PM
Cain rips one down the LF line and heads into 2B with a double.

Runner on 2nd, nobody out for Kotteras.

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:41 PM
Doesn't seem like Johnny's best day at the office.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:42 PM
Double to tie it up.

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:42 PM
Judy doubles, scoring Punch.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:42 PM
Kottaras rips another double. Still nobody out.

1-1 all tied up.

mth123
09-22-2010, 08:43 PM
Judy doubles, scoring Punch.

Dickerson's not playing.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:43 PM
Oh God....

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 08:44 PM
Methinks Johnny is going to have a bad night. that's the problem with Cueto. You never know what you're going to get. Brilliance or this.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:44 PM
error #10 on this road trip

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:44 PM
You know, you can't just mow down studs like Cain, Kottaras, and Wolf.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:45 PM
Wolf singles after the runner advanced to 3rd on a wild throw.

STILL nobody out. Runner on 1st, Weeks up.

2-1 bad guys

PuffyPig
09-22-2010, 08:45 PM
Methinks Johnny is going to have a bad night. that's the problem with Cueto. You never know what you're going to get. Brilliance or this.

You've just described pretty much every pitcher in baseball.

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:45 PM
I guess it's a good thing the Cardinals are taking their magic number pill tonight. Otherwise this would have the makings of an unproductive evening.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:45 PM
Oh boy. Weeks singles through the right side.

1st and 2nd, STILL nobody out

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 08:46 PM
Time to get Harang warmed up. We're going to need him. Good fastball hitting club and keep feeding them fastballs.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:48 PM
I've loved him at the plate this year, but from time to time I really question the game calling of Ramon Hernandez. Maybe I'm an idiot, I dunno.

Cueto doesn't have a great FB tonight and they keep pumping it in there, getting hammered.

Meanwhile, Hart Ks and there's FINALLY an out. Still 2 ducks on the pond with Braun up.

Cedric
09-22-2010, 08:48 PM
Cueto doesn't miss enough bats to expect this not to happen occasionally. Hopefully his k/9 bounces back next year.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:49 PM
Oh man. Bases jacked as Braun singles.

Fats Fielder up with 1 out and the bases drunk.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:49 PM
With the way the Brewers hit fastballs, I'd prefer to bring in Maloney or LeCure instead of Aaron.

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:51 PM
Cueto doesn't miss enough bats to expect this not to happen occasionally. Hopefully his k/9 bounces back next year.

Nearly 7 k's per nine is still pretty solidly above average though. That's what Cueto is doing this year.

Average is like 5.35 or something.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:51 PM
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but Cards losing to the Pirates 10-1 now. :)

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:52 PM
Nope, just not Cueto's night. Walks in a run. 3-1.

Cedric
09-22-2010, 08:52 PM
And having Cueto/Arroyo making 2 starts in the playoffs is a major problem, IMO. In the playoffs you better be able to miss bats against the best teams. The data doesn't support Cueto or Arroyo having a ton of playoff success.

Disclaimer- I'm still thrilled with this season guys! Don't hate.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:52 PM
You gotta be kidding me.

Fielder walks, run scores.

Bases still all fulla' Brewers and McGehee up.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 08:52 PM
Time to get the kid out of there NOW. He has nothing and Price is on the phone. they waited too late unfortunately.

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:52 PM
Harangatang warming up.

RedsMan3203
09-22-2010, 08:53 PM
Looks like I'll be catching a few extra Z's tonight...

_Sir_Charles_
09-22-2010, 08:53 PM
Pbtpbtpbt! <---raspberry.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:53 PM
That's gonna do it, boys. 2-run double and it's 5-1.

As Lou Brown would say. "IIII Think you can go get him now."

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:54 PM
That's gonna do it, boys. 2-run double and it's 5-1.

As Lou Brown would say. "IIII Think you can go get him now."

And as Randy Quaid would say: "wild thing, you make my butt stink."

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:54 PM
Heh. A Paul Wilson outing for our playoff ace. God in heaven.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:54 PM
Seriously? A homer to CRAIG COUNSELL?

I don't know if I've ever seen Cueto look this bad. Ever.

RedsMan3203
09-22-2010, 08:55 PM
Glad this outing is over and didn't pop up in the playoffs...

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 08:55 PM
I have never seen a pitcher in 40 years pitch so poorly and watched a "brain trust" sit and watch the game get so far out of hand and do nothing. Good grief. Why give away a game?

Cedric
09-22-2010, 08:55 PM
I have Cueto at a 6.70 K/9.

Way below his rookie year and also below last year. Take out the Pirates and Cueto is a very average pitcher.

And he has WAY more innings against the Pirates than anyone else. So I'm not just being obtuse.

hebroncougar
09-22-2010, 08:57 PM
I have never seen a pitcher in 40 years pitch so poorly and watched a "brain trust" sit and watch the game get so far out of hand and do nothing. Good grief. Why give away a game?

Then you haven't watched a few of Arroyo's outings over the past couple of years.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:57 PM
His stuff was just terrible from the get go. No life on it whatsoever. Holy Moses.

At least our friends over in Pittsburgh are doing an even worse job on The Cardinals so we may get to have some fun in the Magic Number thread tonight.

dsmith421
09-22-2010, 08:58 PM
I don't know if I've ever seen Cueto look this bad. Ever.

Didn't he give up ten runs in the first in Philly two years ago?

Tornon
09-22-2010, 08:58 PM
Why is Aaron pitching from the stretch?

Brutus
09-22-2010, 08:58 PM
I have Cueto at a 6.70 K/9.

Way below his rookie year and also below last year. Take out the Pirates and Cueto is a very average pitcher.

And he has WAY more innings against the Pirates than anyone else. So I'm not just being obtuse.

Please don't do that! Don't do the "if you take out so and so." They all count. Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright pitch against the Pirates just as often and pad their stats too (though not as much lately). Those games count.

When people start parsing who the starts came against after 150 games, then it's because the foundation of the argument they're standing on is shaky.

Cedric
09-22-2010, 08:58 PM
Please don't do that! Don't do the "if you take out so and so." They all count. Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright pitch against the Pirates just as often and pad their stats too (though not as much lately). Those games count.

When people start parsing who the starts came against after 150 games, then it's because the foundation of the argument they're standing on is shaky.

39 innings. Take it or leave it.

hebroncougar
09-22-2010, 08:59 PM
[QUOTE=Tornon;2265898]Why is Aaron pitching from the stretch?[/QUOTE

He's used to it after the season he's had? :D

The Operator
09-22-2010, 08:59 PM
And the fun continues for The Brew Crew.

Cain doubles. And I don't even have any beer or anything.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:00 PM
Then you haven't watched a few of Arroyo's outings over the past couple of years.I have never seen Arroyo this bad. Maybe he was and I missed it. Cueto couldn't get anyone out. But that happens. The problem is it was obvious that was going to be the case and it was constant hit after hit after hit and no one got up to warm.

Just hate to get beat like this when we could move that magical number to 2. Guess we'll have to settle for 3.

Cedric
09-22-2010, 09:00 PM
And when someone has a 6.70 k/9 you can for sure take games against better competition and see what their true value might be. If you are evaluating talent you better be.

Homer and Edinson would be better options against the Phillies than Cueto.

kaldaniels
09-22-2010, 09:00 PM
I have never seen Arroyo this bad. Maybe he was and I missed it. Cueto couldn't get anyone out. But that happens. The problem is it was obvious that was going to be the case and it was constant hit after hit after hit and no one got up to warm.

Just hate to get beat like this when we could move that magical number to 2. Guess we'll have to settle for 3.

Toronto. Twice.

RedsMan3203
09-22-2010, 09:01 PM
If Pittsburgh hangs on, the magic number still drops to 3 doesn't it?

edabbs44
09-22-2010, 09:01 PM
I have never seen Arroyo this bad. Maybe he was and I missed it. Cueto couldn't get anyone out. But that happens. The problem is it was obvious that was going to be the case and it was constant hit after hit after hit and no one got up to warm.

Just hate to get beat like this when we could move that magical number to 2. Guess we'll have to settle for 3.

Don't sweat this. They'll get that magic number to 2. I promise.

edabbs44
09-22-2010, 09:01 PM
Toronto. Twice.

Yep, those were some beatdowns.

klw
09-22-2010, 09:02 PM
When remembering bad Cueto games we can't last year's Philly game after the all star snub. He was awful for a few weeks after. Didnt Cueto give up 10 in less than an inning that outing?

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:02 PM
This Harang guy is NASTY. :cool:

Brutus
09-22-2010, 09:02 PM
39 innings. Take it or leave it.

Carpenter has a 7.0 k/9 (.3 better than Cueto) but has pitched 3 innings more against the Cubs, Astros & Pirates combined than has Cueto. Does that mean he's not doing well enough?

Brutus
09-22-2010, 09:03 PM
If Pittsburgh hangs on, the magic number still drops to 3 doesn't it?

Yessir. That's one of the many reasons it's totally magic.

Cedric
09-22-2010, 09:03 PM
Carpenter has a 7.0 k/9 (.3 better than Cueto) but has pitched 3 innings more against the Cubs, Astros & Pirates combined than has Cueto. Does that mean he's not doing well enough?

If you trust Cueto in the playoffs or in the future that is on you. Myself I'm looking to package him while some gm's ignore flashing red warning signs.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 09:03 PM
Homer and Edinson would be better options against the Phillies than Cueto.

For what it's worth, Johnny made 2 starts against the Phillies this year, 8 IP 6 H 1 ER, and 7 IP 4 H 1 ER

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:03 PM
Don't sweat this. They'll get that magic number to 2. I promise.I know. I just hate to see games given away. And this one was. One of the things I fear most is Cueto having one of these meltdowns (and Arroyo and Homer too) in the playoffs. Maybe I'm just overreacting.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:05 PM
That's the thing about this whole staff. Not a one of them is immune to a game like this. Not one. We're just gonna have to hope and pray we don't see it in the playoffs.

Brutus
09-22-2010, 09:05 PM
If you trust Cueto in the playoffs or in the future that is on you. Myself I'm looking to package him while some gm's ignore flashing red warning signs.

You know, you're knocking getting strikeouts against the Pirates... but the Pirates are only middle-of-the-pack in the NL in team strikeouts. They don't actually K often relative to the league. Heck, Cincinnati has a few more strikeouts as a team than they do.

kaldaniels
09-22-2010, 09:06 PM
I know. I just hate to see games given away. And this one was. One of the things I fear most is Cueto having one of these meltdowns (and Arroyo and Homer too) in the playoffs. Maybe I'm just overreacting.

You complained about Harang not getting up sooner...I don't know when Harang starting warming up, but going back through the inning in hindsight now of course, when do you start him warming up? When does it become obvious? This is hindsight mind you.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:07 PM
Pirates got another run. 11-1 PIT over STL

Cedric
09-22-2010, 09:07 PM
You know, you're knocking getting strikeouts against the Pirates... but the Pirates are only middle-of-the-pack in the NL in team strikeouts. They don't actually K often relative to the league. Heck, Cincinnati has a few more strikeouts as a team than they do.

Again, I love Cueto and don't want to harp on it. I just think his k/9 is getting scary as it lowers every year.

I would hope they try and package him for an ace this off season. If not I'll live. I just was saying I think Edinson HAS to play a huge role in the post season if the Reds want to compete.

klw
09-22-2010, 09:08 PM
When remembering bad Cueto games we can't last year's Philly game after the all star snub. He was awful for a few weeks after. Didnt Cueto give up 10 in less than an inning that outing?

http://espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=290706122

My bad it was 9 runs in 2/3 of an inning. But they did get 10 in the first.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:09 PM
You complained about Harang not getting up sooner...I don't know when Harang starting warming up, but going back through the inning in hindsight now of course, when do you start him warming up? When does it become obvious? This is hindsight mind you.I mentioned it at 8:46 on the board, when it was still 1-1. Two batters later...well you know what happened next. I think they thought he would come out of it, but it was obvious to me it wasn't. Eight runs in 1.1 innings is hard to allow for a MLB pitcher.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:12 PM
Amateur night.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:12 PM
HR Hart

10-1 Brew Crew

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:12 PM
Pythag is taking a beating tonight. Ouch.

Brutus
09-22-2010, 09:13 PM
Again, I love Cueto and don't want to harp on it. I just think his k/9 is getting scary as it lowers every year.

I would hope they try and package him for an ace this off season. If not I'll live. I just was saying I think Edinson HAS to play a huge role in the post season if the Reds want to compete.

His strikeout rate is literally five innings from being identical to last season. He's got the same number of strikeouts in only 5 more innings, at least prior to this evening.

Your concern would be understandable if there's anything truly to the trend. But it seems he's the exact same pitcher as last year with regards to strikeouts. It's only lowered one time. Hard to read into that.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:14 PM
Look on the bright side. We don't have to endure another CoCo Coaster ninth.

klw
09-22-2010, 09:14 PM
Look on the bright side. We don't have to endure another CoCo Coaster ninth.

And everyone here can get an early night in bed.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:15 PM
Braun walks.

1 on, still nobody out. Brewers still have some runs in 'em, looks like.

kaldaniels
09-22-2010, 09:17 PM
I mentioned it at 8:46 on the board, when it was still 1-1. Two batters later...well you know what happened next. I think they thought he would come out of it, but it was obvious to me it wasn't. Eight runs in 1.1 innings is hard to allow for a MLB pitcher.

That's too early for me. Of course it didn't work out tonight, but thats just too soon, and thats all I have on the matter.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:20 PM
Counsell flies out. 2 out.

Runners on 1st and 2nd, Cain up.

cincrazy
09-22-2010, 09:21 PM
I know. I just hate to see games given away. And this one was. One of the things I fear most is Cueto having one of these meltdowns (and Arroyo and Homer too) in the playoffs. Maybe I'm just overreacting.

This game sucks, because you can't just assume Cueto is going to be this bad and bring in Harang when it's 3-1. That inning happened so fast, nothing Dusty could do about it. And bringing in Harang or whomever else wasn't going to necessarily stop the bleeding anyways.

Look on the bright side... Magic Number down to 3 :).

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:21 PM
Can't catch a freakin' break.

Bases loaded, 2 out for Kottaras

kaldaniels
09-22-2010, 09:25 PM
Thom back from the restroom I guess.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:26 PM
Thom back from the restroom I guess.I guess it takes a little longer with a broken leg :). Vin Scully says he never chances going to the restroom. Guess at his age, it must take awhile :D

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:30 PM
Alonso has the same patience problem that Phillips, Cabrera, and others have. Oh well. The Reds seem to be demoralized. Time to get some work done and quit watching so intently.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:32 PM
"Man, this [Game Thread] has really died..."

http://dh1976.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/dumb-and-dumber1.jpg?w=300

CTA513
09-22-2010, 09:34 PM
Now it looks like Harang is hurt after taking a ball off his leg.

*edit* He is hurt and quickly left the game.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:34 PM
That HAS to hurt. Hope The Big Guy is okay.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:36 PM
Look at that replay. OUCH!

Kc61
09-22-2010, 09:38 PM
Cards are within six at Pittsburgh. 11-5.

CTA513
09-22-2010, 09:38 PM
Look at that replay. OUCH!

That was probably his last appearance with the Reds.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 09:39 PM
Cards are within six at Pittsburgh. 11-5.

Pujols and Holliday are out though.. can they catch lightning in a bottle again with that lineup and score 6 more?

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:43 PM
No. Not in a half inning.

Kc61
09-22-2010, 09:44 PM
Lecure pitching, two out, two on for the Crew. Fielder up.

He walks, so the bags are full.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:49 PM
The Hit Parade continues.

12-1 Brewers

Kc61
09-22-2010, 09:49 PM
12-1 Brewers. This game is not very close anymore.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 09:51 PM
Brewers are in their 4th trip through the lineup and every Brewer has scored a run. Just SICK.

Brandon saves another run on a diving play to rob Counsell.

12-1 bad guys through 4. That's right, only 4 innings. Feels like 17.

Red in Chicago
09-22-2010, 09:51 PM
i missed pawn stars for this?

Kc61
09-22-2010, 09:52 PM
One out, man on second for the Cards in the ninth.

Kc61
09-22-2010, 09:52 PM
Cards score, 11-6, man on second. End it already Bucs.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:53 PM
12-1. Top of the 5th. Plenty of time...

Kc61
09-22-2010, 09:55 PM
Two down for the Cards.

Kc61
09-22-2010, 09:57 PM
Magic number 3.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 09:57 PM
Magic number is 3

klw
09-22-2010, 10:01 PM
Seems like a good game to get Corky Miller in for some work and get Bruce out and let Cairo work out his OF skills.

BCubb2003
09-22-2010, 10:03 PM
Pythagoras has turned off the game and is watching "Modern Family."

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:06 PM
Pythagoras has turned off the game and is watching "Modern Family."Is that show any good?

I love Ed O'Neill but I rarely watch new shows.

Matt700wlw
09-22-2010, 10:10 PM
Is that show any good?

I love Ed O'Neill but I rarely watch new shows.

Its pretty good...Ed's wife in the show is phenomenal.

redsmetz
09-22-2010, 10:11 PM
Is that show any good?

I love Ed O'Neill but I rarely watch new shows.

It might well be the funniest show I've ever seen. Really.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:11 PM
You know what I hate?

When Thom takes an entire inning engaging Welsh in a pointless debate.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:11 PM
Its pretty good...Ed's wife in the show is phenomenal.I might have to check it out then.

klw
09-22-2010, 10:15 PM
through 5 innings the Reds pitchers have thrown 149 pitches. that's not good.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:17 PM
A Reds baserunner!

Janish doubles and we've got a guy on second, nobody out.

Brutus
09-22-2010, 10:19 PM
A Reds baserunner!

Janish doubles and we've got a guy on second, nobody out.

Janish, the forgotten dutchman.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:19 PM
God. Make Thom and his constant debates stop.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 10:20 PM
Thom saying the post season baseball games should be played during the day because the NFL plays their games during the day

blumj
09-22-2010, 10:25 PM
Thom saying the post season baseball games should be played during the day because the NFL plays their games during the day
Has he figured out yet that MLB has too many playoff games to play them all just on weekends?

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:30 PM
They are now talking about Justin Bieber on the broadcast.

Make it STOP.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 10:30 PM
Burton hasn't allowed a base runner yet this year

reds1869
09-22-2010, 10:39 PM
Burton hasn't allowed a base runner yet this year

Neither has Janish. :p:

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:39 PM
Corky Miller has put a few pounds on over the years.

http://reds.enquirer.com/2002/04/28/rijowaveec_zoom.jpg


....Not that I can talk, though. I graduated in 2005 at 180 and I'm at 215 now.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:43 PM
All we need is 12 runs before we make 6 outs.

Child's play. :cool:

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:49 PM
Okay, 12 runs before 5 outs.

We still got this bad boy right where we want it.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 10:49 PM
All we need is 12 runs before we make 6 outs.

Child's play. :cool:3 grand slams.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 10:50 PM
3 grand slams.And they're gonna do it with 4 outs, now.

WVRedsFan
09-22-2010, 10:51 PM
If it is difficult, we do it right away. If it is impossible, it takes a little longer.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 11:05 PM
Good to see Nix back in there.

Tornon
09-22-2010, 11:06 PM
How tall is this pitcher?

The Operator
09-22-2010, 11:08 PM
Well, that stunk. All around.

Still 9-2 against those guys on the season though.

And the magic number is now 0011 or 3 for non-nerds.

The Operator
09-22-2010, 11:09 PM
How tall is this pitcher?6'1" per ESPN

Tornon
09-22-2010, 11:09 PM
6'1" per ESPN

That can't be right

Redsfan320
09-22-2010, 11:09 PM
Well...that could've gone better. :laugh:

320

The Operator
09-22-2010, 11:11 PM
That can't be rightI wasn't paying too close of attention, a classmate called needing some help on a lab.

Did he look taller?

Tornon
09-22-2010, 11:11 PM
I wasn't paying too close of attention, a classmate called needing some help on a lab.

Did he look taller?

Maybe it was the camera angle, he looked like he was 5'7 or 5'8 to me

The Operator
09-22-2010, 11:15 PM
Maybe it was the camera angle, he looked like he was 5'7 or 5'8 to meHmm, I dunno.

Wouldn't be the first time a team added a few inches or pounds onto a small guy in the team directory.

Screwball
09-22-2010, 11:38 PM
He swung at ball four. That's bad.
He hit a rocket off the wall. That's good.
He got thrown out by five feet. That's bad.
But with every purchase, you get a free frogurt. That's good.
The frogurt is also cursed.

Don't worry, d. Your awesome Simpsons reference wasn't lost on everybody!

:thumbup:

reds44
09-23-2010, 12:11 AM
I love LeCure's game wrap?

mrLeCure Game wrap- we got our ass kicked. I didn't help, we won the series, we flying to SD tonight and gonna enjoy a day off tomorrow, be cool

OesterPoster
09-23-2010, 09:12 AM
I gave up on 'em early last night and watched Hot Tub Time Machine. I'm not sure which one was a bigger waste of time.

NJReds
09-23-2010, 09:17 AM
I was suprised that the MLB Network crew just killed the Reds last night while showing highlights of the Brewers scoring run after run.

Basically they said:
- Cueto's been horrible for the past month. (Actually he's been okay the last month until last night)
- Cards folded ... Reds did everything possible to keep them in the race. Cards are a better team, though.
- This (last night's game) shows that they have no pitching. Power pitching wins in the playoffs and the Reds have a bunch of soft tossers (?) ... (Okay, I'll give you Arroyo, but after that?)
- For some reason they thought Harang would be in the rotation ... no mention of Bailey, Wood or Volquez.

MLB Network is usually pretty spot on with analysis. But last night's barrage was one sided with zero credit given to the Reds for being in the position that they're in. I can't remember the crew. I think it was Harold Reynolds, Mitch Williams and another ex-pitcher.

Cedric
09-23-2010, 09:23 AM
I was suprised that the MLB Network crew just killed the Reds last night while showing highlights of the Brewers scoring run after run.

Basically they said:
- Cueto's been horrible for the past month. (Actually he's been okay the last month until last night)
- Cards folded ... Reds did everything possible to keep them in the race. Cards are a better team, though.
- This (last night's game) shows that they have no pitching. Power pitching wins in the playoffs and the Reds have a bunch of soft tossers (?) ... (Okay, I'll give you Arroyo, but after that?)
- For some reason they thought Harang would be in the rotation ... no mention of Bailey, Wood or Volquez.

MLB Network is usually pretty spot on with analysis. But last night's barrage was one sided with zero credit given to the Reds for being in the position that they're in. I can't remember the crew. I think it was Harold Reynolds, Mitch Williams and another ex-pitcher.

Some of that has merit though. The Reds likely 1/2 game starters are going to be Arroyo and Cueto.

That doesn't strike fear in anyone. Cueto has a k/9 comparable to Barry Zito right now. His stuff is severely overrated, IMO. He elevates way too much and doesn't have much snap on his slider.

Hopefully the Reds somehow get deep into the playoffs and Edinson, Wood, and Homer get more starts.

In the playoffs I don't see Cueto and Arroyo having much success. But in a short series anything can happen.

Hoosier Red
09-23-2010, 10:29 AM
Some of that has merit though. The Reds likely 1/2 game starters are going to be Arroyo and Cueto.

That doesn't strike fear in anyone. Cueto has a k/9 comparable to Barry Zito right now. His stuff is severely overrated, IMO. He elevates way too much and doesn't have much snap on his slider.

Hopefully the Reds somehow get deep into the playoffs and Edinson, Wood, and Homer get more starts.

In the playoffs I don't see Cueto and Arroyo having much success. But in a short series anything can happen.

Just curious, why do you need to be a power pitcher in the playoffs?
-Jamie Moyer has a career 4.14 ERA, including one terrible outing in the NLCS where he went 1 1/3 and gave up 6 runs. Even still, his ERA is lower than his career average for regular season games.

-Tom Glavine has a career 3.30 ERA in the playoffs while he has a career 3.54 ERA in the regular season.

Are there any soft tossers who otherwise were good pitchers that couldn't perform in the playoffs?

Cedric
09-23-2010, 10:41 AM
There are always going to be outliers. The theory overall is that finesse pitchers rely alot on the overaggressiveness of weak offensive teams to swing at bad pitches. You aren't going to get the Phillies, Yankees, or Drays out with the same junk that gets Cubs, Pirates, and 'Stros hitters out.

The better teams are going to force you to bring your finesse stuff into the zone and they probably are going to punish you. That or they will work you into a ton of pitches and get you later. It's very easy for even average pitchers to get into a groove against bad, hacking teams.
That's at least the thought.

BuckeyeRedleg
09-23-2010, 12:53 PM
I agree with Cerdric about Cueto.

I'm hoping Bailey and Volquez can keep up their recent success.

I really think in order for the Reds to make it far in the playoffs they're going to have to go high risk/high reward with their rotation. Sure, Bailey and Volquez could implode at any time, but they give us the best chance at dominating an opponent too. I think the Reds are going to have to gamble this way to make it far. Maybe even throw Chapman into the rotation.

Hoosier Red
09-23-2010, 03:30 PM
There are always going to be outliers. The theory overall is that finesse pitchers rely alot on the overaggressiveness of weak offensive teams to swing at bad pitches. You aren't going to get the Phillies, Yankees, or Drays out with the same junk that gets Cubs, Pirates, and 'Stros hitters out.

The better teams are going to force you to bring your finesse stuff into the zone and they probably are going to punish you. That or they will work you into a ton of pitches and get you later. It's very easy for even average pitchers to get into a groove against bad, hacking teams.
That's at least the thought.

And I understand the theory, I just don't know if there's any evidence supporting that. ALL pitchers make their numbers in games where they are going well and ALL pitchers coincidentally have those games more often against bad offenses than good ones.


I suppose it could be said that "finesse pitchers," which I wouldn't categorize Cueto as anyway, have less of a margin for error, or more of a chance at getting blown out, but I haven't seen much evidence that says they can't be effective.

reds44
09-23-2010, 03:56 PM
There are always going to be outliers. The theory overall is that finesse pitchers rely alot on the overaggressiveness of weak offensive teams to swing at bad pitches. You aren't going to get the Phillies, Yankees, or Drays out with the same junk that gets Cubs, Pirates, and 'Stros hitters out.

The better teams are going to force you to bring your finesse stuff into the zone and they probably are going to punish you. That or they will work you into a ton of pitches and get you later. It's very easy for even average pitchers to get into a groove against bad, hacking teams.
That's at least the thought.
Did you not watch the White Sox run to the World Series a few years ago?
Mark Beuhrle
Freddy Garcia
Jon Garland
Jose Contreas

Which one of those is a power pitcher? Cueto's not a finesse pitcher either.

Btw before last night Cueto had 4 september starts, and had gone 23 innings while giving up 7 earned runs. His K/BB in those 4 starts was 20/5, and all four of his starts were QS.

If that's horrible then, umm, okay.

reds44
09-23-2010, 03:59 PM
I agree with Cerdric about Cueto.

I'm hoping Bailey and Volquez can keep up their recent success.

I really think in order for the Reds to make it far in the playoffs they're going to have to go high risk/high reward with their rotation. Sure, Bailey and Volquez could implode at any time, but they give us the best chance at dominating an opponent too. I think the Reds are going to have to gamble this way to make it far. Maybe even throw Chapman into the rotation.
No. Wood and Cueto have both been supperior pitchers to Volquez and Bailey all season. Don't throw guys out there in the playoffs and hope because they throw hard.

Not to mention the fact that Cueto's stuff is every bit as good as Bailey's.

traderumor
09-23-2010, 07:26 PM
Some of that has merit though. The Reds likely 1/2 game starters are going to be Arroyo and Cueto.

That doesn't strike fear in anyone. Cueto has a k/9 comparable to Barry Zito right now. His stuff is severely overrated, IMO. He elevates way too much and doesn't have much snap on his slider.

Hopefully the Reds somehow get deep into the playoffs and Edinson, Wood, and Homer get more starts.

In the playoffs I don't see Cueto and Arroyo having much success. But in a short series anything can happen.Except those same "soft tossers" held the Brewers to 2 runs Monday and 1 run Tuesday until the 2 spot in the 9th, so there really is no merit to the analysis. Cueto didn't have anything last night. Free pass for the entire season's body of work.