Houston at Cincy - 4/6/11

[The Operator]

Stubbs
Phillips
Votto
Rolen
Bruce
Heisey
Hernandez
Janish
Volquez

What, no OBP King Jonny Gomes tonight?

Have fun in the game thread tonight guys, I'll be down at the park enjoying this nice weather.

[RedsManRick]

Reds
Stubbs CF
Phillips 2B
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Bruce RF
Heisey LF
Hernandez C
Janish SS
Edinson Volquez P

Astros
Nelson Figueroa P

Looks like Dusty's talking up Heisey may have been real. Good to see him get another start. Though I think just about anybody can have success against Nelson Figueroa.

[reds44]

That lineup is for me.

[CTA513]

Should be an easy win with the Astros only fielding 1 player.

;)

[The Operator]

I meant to merge my thread into yours but it looks like the software had other plans, Rick. My bad.

[redsfan30]

What an incredible defensive nine.

[Redsfan320]

The odds of us going 5-0 look pretty good right now. Sadly, I'll miss the first hour or so.

320

[Edd Roush]

I'm going to make the educated guess based on today's line-up that Cairo will start at third tomorrow and Renteria at short. I kind of wish they would have had one of Cairo/Renteria start today so we won't be much weaker at both positions tomorrow. LeCure will certainly need the defensive help.

[Quatitos]

I'm going to make the educated guess based on today's line-up that Cairo will start at third tomorrow and Renteria at short. I kind of wish they would have had one of Cairo/Renteria start today so we won't be much weaker at both positions tomorrow. LeCure will certainly need the defensive help.
I would guess that Fransisco will start tomorrow at third, not Cairo. That is probably why we saw Cairo replace Phillips last night so he could get a couple of ABs in this series.

[Homer Bailey]

I looked at the lineup for about 3 minutes and tried to find something to complain about. Finally came up with one:

"Why the heck does Dusty have to post this awesome lineup so early?? How am I supposed to get any work done this afternoon when I have this lineup to look forward to? Unbelievable Dusty."

Cards just lost to the Pirates, and are now 2-4.

[edabbs44]

I looked at the lineup for about 3 minutes and tried to find something to complain about. Finally came up with one:

"Why the heck does Dusty have to post this awesome lineup so early?? How am I supposed to get any work done this afternoon when I have this lineup to look forward to? Unbelievable Dusty."

Cards just lost to the Pirates, and are now 2-4.

Yep, I think Dusty has pretty much appeased the masses here.

Now watch the Reds lose 4-1.

[sivman17]

I'm putting the over/under that The Mayor says to "look" at something or uses the term "right there" at 60.

He likes using those phrases lol.

[reds44]

If he says look right there does it count for two?

[sivman17]

If he says look right there does it count for two?

you betcha

[Tommyjohn25]

Ok. Any idea when the games will be in HD? It doesn't specify on the schedule.

[paintmered]

Chat is open. Hope to see you in there!

[kbrake]

Ok. Any idea when the games will be in HD? It doesn't specify on the schedule.

Yeah I'm new to Fox Sports HD and tonight I have the Cavs game in HD. Do we not get Reds games in HD until the 4 remaining Cavs fan finish watching their season?

[sivman17]

Ok. Any idea when the games will be in HD? It doesn't specify on the schedule.


http://www.foxsportsohio.com/02/28/11/FOX-Sports-Ohio-to-broadcast-145-Reds-ga/landing_reds.html?blockID=429570&feedID=4181


Non-HD games are highlighted in gray.

[RedsMan3203]

Where's the out pitch?

[reds44]

The change up just isn't where it was pre surgery yet.

[reds44]

Where was that?

[JaxRed]

HD on DirecTv for us out of towners

[paintmered]

Join us in chat or else nate will hunt you down and give you a high five in your sleep.

[reds44]

See ya

[reds44]

Oh no Bill Hall.

[JaxRed]

Throw strikes. I'd warm up somebody like Maloney if for no other reason than to send a message to Volquez

[reds44]

Gas. 1 more.

[Tommyjohn25]

http://www.foxsportsohio.com/02/28/11/FOX-Sports-Ohio-to-broadcast-145-Reds-ga/landing_reds.html?blockID=429570&feedID=4181


Non-HD games are highlighted in gray.

According to that, tonights should be in HD. I got the Cavs in the Dayton area. Yay for me and my brand new LED TV.

[reds44]

Oy. 1-0 Astros.

[kbrake]

I still think by May we will be glad we stuck it out with Volquez. I think he will get it together.

[reds44]

3-0.

[The Voice of IH]

Well, at least most of Redzone thinks he is going to be ok

[The Voice of IH]

It just hit me, we traded Josh Hamilton for Volquez

[WVRedsFan]

There has to be something wrong. The guy has no command. 40 pitches and 3 walks in the inning. Wowsers.

[reds44]

There has to be something wrong. The guy has no command. 40 pitches and 3 walks in the inning. Wowsers.
Yes. He's a guy who didn't have great command to begin with less than 100 innings removed from Tommy John.

[The Voice of IH]

Well, at least he is smiling. less then 100 innings, the way he is pitching he will never make it.

[Blitz Dorsey]

We'll look back on trading Josh Hamilton for Edinson Volquez as the second-worst trade in Reds' history, only behind Frank Robinson. AMAZING.

[KYRedsFan]

ugggh, no bueno so far this year with Edinson. Not good times

[JaxRed]

ERA back to 12.15 NOW Dusty starts to warm somebody, when you should have done it about 3 batters ago.

[The Voice of IH]

We'll look back on trading Josh Hamilton for Edinson Volquez as the second-worst trade in Reds' history, only behind Frank Robinson. AMAZING.

any trade of Hamilton was a horrible trade, but for Volquez was just dumb bad luck

[WVRedsFan]

I agree, 44, but why then are we starting him? Four runs and lots of damage to be done yet. Send him down, give him work, and don't let him give away games. He obviously is not ready.

As for the trade, well, I agree it's not what we hoped.

[WVRedsFan]

"3 walks, 4 hits, 4 runs," sayeth Thommy Brenneman.

[reds44]

I agree, 44, but why then are we starting him? Four runs and lots of damage to be done yet. Send him down, give him work, and don't let him give away games. He obviously is not ready.

As for the trade, well, I agree it's not what we hoped.
He dominated the minors in his rehab last year. It doesn't do him any good going down there. It's April and we're 4-0. If we can't let him work through it now, we'll never be able to.

[PuffyPig]

I'm not defending Volquez becuase 3 walks will do you in, but when the other team puts only 4 balls into play, and they are all singles (including 2 flares and one bleeder), Volquez wasn't getting much luck.

He didn't pitch nearly as bad as the actual results.

[reds44]

I'm not defending Volquez becuase 3 walks will do you in, but when the other team puts only 4 balls into play, and they are all singles (including 2 flares and one bleeder), Volquez wasn't getting much luck.

He didn't pitch nearly as bad as the actual results.
He also struck out the side. That's the predicament you put yourself in when you walk three guys though.

[reds44]

This zone is tiny.

[The Voice of IH]

The First Belongs to the Astros, But the Game will Belong to the Reds

[WVRedsFan]

The First Belongs to the Astros, But the Game will Belong to the RedsLet's see if Volquez pitches any more before saying that...

[WVRedsFan]

Oh boy...

[reds44]

Some of those restrictions the Rangers put on Volquez were absurd.

[reds44]

That was a god awful call.

[KYRedsFan]

uhhh, what the hell

[reds44]

Volquez is on pace for 27 strikeouts on 800 pitches.

[WVRedsFan]

Did they change the rules? Good grief. Horrible call.

[WVRedsFan]

Volquez is on pace for 27 strikeouts on 800 pitches.And allowing 36 runs on 36 hits :)

[PuffyPig]

Pence has struck out 3 times in two innings.

[reds44]

5 strikeouts lol

[WVRedsFan]

When he misses bats, he misses bats, but when anything else happens, well "Mayday!"

[reds44]

6 strike outs. Give up on him, he sucks.

[kbrake]

6 strike outs. Give up on him, he sucks.

But we traded Hamilton for him.

[PuffyPig]

Other than the 4 walks, Volquez has been virtually unhittable.

The 4 singles on non-hard hit balls makes it look quite a bit worse than it was.

The Reds hit 3 balls harder in the first than the Astros have all night.

[reds44]

Other than the 4 walks, Volquez has been virtually unhittable.

The 4 singles on non-hard hit balls makes it look quite a bit worse than it was.

The Reds hit 3 balls harder in the first than the Astros have all night.
Not to mention the first walk was on strike 3.

He will be fine. Just gotta be patient.

[WVRedsFan]

I wouldn't give up on him, but allowing 9 runs in 8 innings, no matter the number of strikeouts is something to worry about. You can strike out 27 men but if the other teams scores that many runs, it doesn't matter.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I still think by May we will be glad we stuck it out with Volquez. I think he will get it together.

He'd better. Because right now, he doesn't look like he's got ANY IDEA where the ball is going to go.

Yes, he's got the stuff to miss bats...but that same stuff has the ability to miss the CATCHER too. If Cueto, Leake, Wood, & Bailey all look solid...I'd have to consider demoting Volquez or sending him to the pen or something. Anything to get him to lose the walks.

For me, the walks are everything. If he can't get those under control...time to try someone who can.

[reds44]

I wouldn't give up on him, but allowing 9 runs in 8 innings, no matter the number of strikeouts is something to worry about. You can strike out 27 men but if the other teams scores that many runs, it doesn't matter.
No doubt, but if you are missing that many bats, you're hits and runs given up are going to go way down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No doubt, but if you are missing that many bats, you're hits and runs given up are going to go way down.

Has anybody ever considered the fact that he misses so many bats because the hitters have about as much of a clue where the ball is going to go as Edinson does?

[kbrake]

He'd better. Because right now, he doesn't look like he's got ANY IDEA where the ball is going to go.

Yes, he's got the stuff to miss bats...but that same stuff has the ability to miss the CATCHER too. If Cueto, Leake, Wood, & Bailey all look solid...I'd have to consider demoting Volquez or sending him to the pen or something. Anything to get him to lose the walks.

For me, the walks are everything. If he can't get those under control...time to try someone who can.

I agree with your general idea but I think the ceiling for Volquez is so much higher than most the other guys in this rotation. I think in the long run he'll be worth all the frustration now.

[reds44]

Has anybody ever considered the fact that he misses so many bats because the hitters have about as much of a clue where the ball is going to go as Edinson does?
How is the hitter not knowing where the ball is going a bad thing? Volquez is never going to have great control, but it shouldn't come as a surprise he's struggling with it so much coming off TJ.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Regardless of how Volquez is winging it up there, we're gonna tattoo Figeroa.

[RedsMan3203]

How is the hitter not knowing where the ball is going a bad thing? Volquez is never going to have great control, but it shouldn't come as a surprise he's struggling with it so much coming off TJ.

And, how much did he really work in ST in live action?

[reds44]

And, how much did he really work in ST in live action?
Another good point, he hardly pitched at all in Spring Training.

[_Sir_Charles_]

How is the hitter not knowing where the ball is going a bad thing? Volquez is never going to have great control, but it shouldn't come as a surprise he's struggling with it so much coming off TJ.

I get that. But here's the thing, we've got too many starters as it is....let him figure it out OFF the Reds rotation. Let him figure it out in Louisville.

[WVRedsFan]

Well, we're only down 3 now.

[kbrake]

I get that. But here's the thing, we've got too many starters as it is....let him figure it out OFF the Reds rotation. Let him figure it out in Louisville.

Does he have options?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fail. Bunt right in front of the plate. DP, third to first.

[Captain Hook]

You guys need to get a room.:luvu:

[reds44]

I get that. But here's the thing, we've got too many starters as it is....let him figure it out OFF the Reds rotation. Let him figure it out in Louisville.
He's not going to learn anything blowing away AAA hitters.

[WVRedsFan]

Volquez bunts into a double play. Great Caesar's Ghost!

[reds44]

That was a horrid bunt.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Does he have options?

Don't know. But we could use the rehab/injury thing, right?

[reds44]

Don't know. But we could use the rehab/injury thing, right?
If you create a fake injury, sure.

[PuffyPig]

I get that. But here's the thing, we've got too many starters as it is....let him figure it out OFF the Reds rotation. Let him figure it out in Louisville.

When Lecure is one of your starters you don't have too many starters.

Let's see how he's doing when Cueto/Bailey come back.

[kbrake]

Don't know. But we could use the rehab/injury thing, right?

Yeah and if he hasn't figured it out by the time Cueto and Bailey are back I wouldn't be shocked if we see that. I think he will have it figured out by then.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yes, he has options. just checked.

[Captain Hook]

Volquez does have 5 Ks tonight.I could see him easily going four scoreless and we'll then consider this another start he can build from.

[_Sir_Charles_]

He's not going to learn anything blowing away AAA hitters.

The only thing he needs to learn is control. Has nothing to do with the hitters. Has to do with hitting the mitt. I firmly believe his biggest problem is right between his ears. I love his stuff, but without control...it's useless.

[reds44]

The only thing he needs to learn is control. Has nothing to do with the hitters. Has to do with hitting the mitt. I firmly believe his biggest problem is right between his ears. I love his stuff, but without control...it's useless.
Has everything to do with hitters. Major League hitters will make him throw strikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Volquez does have 5 Ks tonight.I could see him easily going four scoreless and we'll then consider this another start he can build from.

Keep this in mind though. He's going against the Astros. Not exactly murderer's row.

[Captain Hook]

Keep this in mind though. He's going against the Astros. Not exactly murderer's row.

Still, I could live with this through April as long as he's going 5+ IP and not getting blown out.BTW they have a lot of games against teams like the Astros in April.

[reds44]

Easy inning for Volquez.

[kbrake]

Just takes him about 60 pitches to find his release.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Has everything to do with hitters. Major League hitters will make him throw strikes.

Disagree. He has to be able to throw it where he's intending to throw it. You could have a mannequin up there. Once he gets his control back, THEN you can learn to adjust to hitters. But what's a hitter in the box going to do for you if you're throwing it into the ground 5-10 feet in front of the plate?

[PuffyPig]

Volquez does have 5 Ks tonight.I could see him easily going four scoreless and we'll then consider this another start he can build from.

The Astros first 6 outs were all K's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just takes him about 60 pitches to find his release.

If that's the case, then that's on Price. He needs to have him throw prior to the game at full speed, full boar. You can't have him trying to figure it out in live game action.

I'm going to drop this, it's just frustrating me. Nothing about you guys, it's just me. I'll just focus on the other players when he's throwing.

[Blitz Dorsey]

It's great to see Volquez finally settle down. The problem is when you throw almost 50 pitches in the first inning ... even if you end up settling down ... you're not long for this world because of the pitch count. So, Volquez probably only has two more innings max left tonight. Not a quality start by any means, even if he pitches another two good innings.

[kbrake]

If that's the case, then that's on Price. He needs to have him throw prior to the game at full speed, full boar. You can't have him trying to figure it out in live game action.

I'm going to drop this, it's just frustrating me. Nothing about you guys, it's just me. I'll just focus on the other players when he's throwing.

I was kidding. And I think the point 44 is trying to make is that minor league hitters are much more likely to chase and when that happens its not going to help Volquez. He needs to face Major League hitters that will force him to throw good pitches.

[reds44]

If that's the case, then that's on Price. He needs to have him throw prior to the game at full speed, full boar. You can't have him trying to figure it out in live game action.

I'm going to drop this, it's just frustrating me. Nothing about you guys, it's just me. I'll just focus on the other players when he's throwing.
It's not on Price. People just need to be patient.

[Captain Hook]

It's not on Price. People just need to be patient.

I agree.It's difficult but it's a long season.A few subpar outings from Volquez isn't going to kill this team.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto's a beast.

1st to 3rd...it's what we do in Cincy. :O)

[Captain Hook]

All around beautiful baseball.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Seriously, Votto is an absolute machine at the plate.

[PuffyPig]

I agree.It's difficult but it's a long season.A few subpar outings from Volquez isn't going to kill this team.

Maybe not the Reds, but it's killing the posters on RedsZone.

[reds44]

Meanwhile, it's 4-3.

[RedsMan3203]

Running Redlegs.......

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rolen with a gapper! 4-3 now.

Bruce is going yard tonight. Bank on it.

[Blitz Dorsey]

4-3!!! Double for Scotty Roles.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Beats it out! Infield single to Hall for Brucie.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Bruce legs out an infield single.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Casey is phenomenal as the color man with Thom.

[reds44]

Oh I love this team lol.

4-4

[RedsMan3203]

It's a brand new ballgame gents'

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ohh...I think that might've been a bad call. I think Wallace stayed on the bag.

[MikeS21]

Casey is phenomenal as the color man with Thom. Love the self-depreciation. "I'd been out by ten steps - no, twelve steps!"

[_Sir_Charles_]

My bad. He dropped it too.

[kbrake]

My bad. He dropped it too.

I thought he had it too. Man this team is so much fun to watch.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Reds baseball baby!!!

[reds44]

LOL! What was that?

[RedsMan3203]

What in the world?

I'll take it!

[redhawkfish]

:DHa!

[_Sir_Charles_]

JR Towels throws it away. 5-4 Redlegs

His hand hit the bat as he was throwing it to third on the steal.

[RBA]

Casey, "A jammed johnson"?

Is this a family broadcast?

[Blitz Dorsey]

If you play aggressive baseball, good things tend to happen.

[Captain Hook]

This is great but the Astros are terrible.:laugh:

[Blitz Dorsey]

Casey, "A jammed johnson"?

Is this a family broadcast?

Better than saying he's got a "cracked co**." Haha.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This is great but the Astros are terrible.:laugh:

Yep. I don't see any way they don't finish dead last.

[Captain Hook]

Janish is a machine!!!

[reds44]

Janish.

6-4.

[NC Reds]

Soft J!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Huge hit right there by Janish!

[paintmered]

Janish adds to the lead!

[WVRedsFan]

Reds are Red Hot!

So much for the old discussions about no offense!

[BCubb2003]

Volquez with a chance for the win.

[RedsMan3203]

Wow, 830 and we just completed 3 innings....

On pace for.... 4 hour game

[WVRedsFan]

Just noticed how little Volkie's feet are. Seriously. No foundation.

If Volquez goes 5 for the win, he better have a couple of very effecient innings.

[Captain Hook]

Lets see what Volquez does with the lead.Hopefully he doesn't loose his control again.I'd be a bit more worried if he does.

[reds44]

Dusty will do everything he can to get him through 5.

[The Voice of IH]

The First Belongs to the Astros, But the Game will Belong to the Reds

I love and I mean LOVE

Tooting my own Horn!

[11larkin11]

Casey, "A jammed johnson"?

Is this a family broadcast?

I'm sure many teams have names for bloopers like that. We called em "Judy's", because our coach enjoyed calling us girl names when we hit bloopers, and that is the one that he used most. Joods!

[GAC]

Did I just hear Sean Casey say that Dusty Baker is one of the greatest managers in the history of the game? LOL

[Captain Hook]

Did I just hear Sean Casey say that Dusty Baker is one the greatest managers in the history of the game? LOL

Well a World Series Championship would have to put him in the conversation.

[RedsMan3203]

Money.

[BCubb2003]

Did I just hear Sean Casey say that Dusty Baker is one the greatest managers in the history of the game? LOL

Casey is the anti-Marty. We'll just have to deal.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Janish is proving me wrong. I love it. Keep it up, Paulie!

[WVRedsFan]

Did I just hear Sean Casey say that Dusty Baker is one the greatest managers in the history of the game? LOLYes. Now remember, Casey loves everyone. He's wearing on me. Kind of like the kid who was always talking in school and wouldn't shut up. Always telling everyone how much he liked you. He just talks to hear himself talk sometimes. I'm glad everyone else is enjoying it. I like it some last night, but tonight he's annoying.

[GAC]

Yes. Now remember, Casey loves everyone. He's wearing on me. Kind of like the kid who was always talking in school and wouldn't shut up. Always telling everyone how much he liked you. He just talks to hear himself talk sometimes. I'm glad everyone else is enjoying it. I like it some last night, but tonight he's annoying.

Just don't be mean to him. :mooner:

[Blitz Dorsey]

Casey is the anti-Marty. We'll just have to deal.

Whatever. No one was more of a goody-two-shoes than the extremely annoying George Grande. At least Case is openly rooting for the Reds. Grande went out of his way to be indifferent ... unless the Cardinals were in town and then he'd fall all over himself rooting for them.

Casey is a huge upgrade from people like Grande and Paul Keels. (I know that's apples and oranges to some extent since Case is color and Grande/Keels were PBP.)

[WVRedsFan]

Just don't be mean to him. :mooner:Yeah he might give me a high-5 and break my arm.:)

[Blitz Dorsey]

Volquez up to 81 pitches through 3.1 innings. WOW.

[BCubb2003]

Did I just hear Sean Casey say that Dusty Baker is one of the greatest managers in the history of the game? LOL


Whatever. No one was more of a goody-two-shoes than the extremely annoying George Grande. At least Case is openly rooting for the Reds. Grande went out of his way to be indifferent ... unless the Cardinals were in town and then he'd fall all over himself rooting for them.

Casey is a huge upgrade from people like Grande and Paul Keels. (I know that's apples and oranges to some extent since Case is color and Grande/Keels were PBP.)

I'm not saying it's a bad thing. He really does talk a lot about the game, which is great.

[WVRedsFan]

Another walk. I think his is a problem of concentration

[RBA]

Did I just hear Sean Casey say that Dusty Baker is one of the greatest managers in the history of the game? LOL

Compared to the managers that Casey played under? Bob Boone?

[JaxRed]

Not watching anymore... please tell me someone is warming up

[reds44]

4-3-6 DP. Yessir!

[Cedric]

I just wanted to chime in about that last play. That was PICTURE perfect from Brandon and one heck of a smart play.

[WVRedsFan]

Not watching anymore... please tell me someone is warming upCome back, Jax. He got out of it.

[JaxRed]

Come back, Jax. He got out of it.

Taping 2 other things.... Idol and Survivor

[WVRedsFan]

Taping 2 other things.... Idol and Survivor

I guess Volkie will make it through 5 and get the win--you know, the stat that doesn't mean anything. Or so I'm told.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I just wanted to chime in about that last play. That was PICTURE perfect from Brandon and one heck of a smart play.

Exactly. He kept the entire play in front of him and knew when he had to throw to first. Absolutely flawless. :beerme:

[reds44]

1 pitch, 1 out.

Exactly what Volquez needed.

[reds44]

That bum just blew some 96 MPH gas by him.

2 outs.

[WVRedsFan]

What is that thing Volquez wears on his head under his hat?

[reds44]

What is that thing Volquez wears on his head under his hat?
Gotta be a doo rag.

[WVRedsFan]

Looks like a skull cap of some sort. I've never seen that before

[_Sir_Charles_]

What is that thing Volquez wears on his head under his hat?

A Predator Headdress? :O)

[kaldaniels]

Tip of the hat to EV. 2 straight games where he has battled through after a tough start.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That bum just blew some 96 MPH gas by him.

2 outs.

Just to be clear, I don't think anybody questions his stuff. He's got a fantastic arm. (and for my take, I certainly don't see him as a bum. And yes, I realize it might not have been directed at me...just stating my opinion on the matter)

[paintmered]

Volquez is now in line to be the winning pitcher.

[membengal]

As bad as that first inning was, all props to Volquez for what he put together thereafter. Kept it close and got better.

Must say, I would have lost a bet as him settling down.

[paintmered]

Wooooooooooo-oooooooooooaaahhhhh.... up to the plate

[WVRedsFan]

As bad as that first inning was, all props to Volquez for what he put together thereafter. Kept it close and got better.

Must say, I would have lost a bet as him settling down.It seems to be a pattern. Bad first and then settle down. I still think it's mental, but I never, ever expect him to be an ace. Just doesn't have it between the ears to be that. Lots of guys like that. Let's just hope he can get rid of his 1st inning demons.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wooooooooooo-oooooooooooaaahhhhh.... up to the plate

WHAT?!?

[WVRedsFan]

The music played when Scotty comes out. What is that by the way?

[reds44]

99 pitches for Volquez, I really hope Dusty doesn't try to stretch him through another one.

[WVRedsFan]

99 pitches for Volquez, I really hope Dusty doesn't try to stretch him through another one.I don't think there's anyone warming up or at least the laughing Casey and the Thom didn't mention it.

[paintmered]

WHAT?!?

That's my (rather poor) attempt to sing along with that Coldplay song.

[reds44]

The music played when Scotty comes out. What is that by the way?

YouTube - Coldplay - Viva La Vida (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvgZkm1xWPE)

[Captain Hook]

It seems to be a pattern. Bad first and then settle down. I still think it's mental, but I never, ever expect him to be an ace. Just doesn't have it between the ears to be that. Lots of guys like that. Let's just hope he can get rid of his 1st inning demons.

I think it says a lot about what's between his ears that he can start so terribly both of his first starts but still end up giving his team some innings and keeping them in the game.There's probably a whole lot of guys out there that would've never made it out of the 1st inning after starting off like that.

[reds44]

Ondrusek in.

[kaldaniels]

I think it says a lot about what's between his ears that he can start so terribly both of his first starts but still end up giving his team some innings and keeping them in the game.There's probably a whole lot of guys out there that would've never made it out of the 1st inning after starting off like that.

Thats what I was thinking. I was also thinking, does 2 starts make a "pattern"?

[WVRedsFan]

Thats what I was thinking. I was also thinking, does 2 starts make a "pattern"?You forget the playoff game? Of course that was last year. Figure of speech. Maybe i should have said, "so far this year" or something like that.

[paintmered]

Ondrusek owns the 6th.

[reds44]

Masset 7th
Chapman 8th
Cordero 9th

Dooooo it.

[kaldaniels]

You forget the playoff game? Of course that was last year. Figure of speech. Maybe i should have said, "so far this year" or something like that.

How does the playoff game relate to his struggles in the first inning? He gave up a double to Victorino who then got small-balled in. 1 run allowed.

[kaldaniels]

Why is Figueroa still in the game?

[paintmered]

Watching Houston is like watching the Reds when they were at their worst.

[WVRedsFan]

How does the playoff game relate to his struggles in the first inning? He gave up a double to Victorino who then got small-balled in. 1 run allowed.Refresh my memory, whcih I admit is faulty. How long did he last and how many runs did he allow? My recollection is that he got bombed, but I could be wrong. Matters not in the whole scheme of things I guess.

[reds44]

Chapman is warming up according to Casey.

[paintmered]

7-4. Rawk.

[reds44]

Stubbs is a man on fire right now.

[reds44]

The entire team is on fire lol

[kaldaniels]

Refresh my memory, whcih I admit is faulty. How long did he last and how many runs did he allow? My recollection is that he got bombed, but I could be wrong. Matters not in the whole scheme of things I guess.

It was not a good start for Volquez...I believe 4 runs total allowed. But the first inning was not really a struggle.

[RedsMan3203]

Stubbbbbbbby!

I've missed that nickname...

[kaldaniels]

They've got their 8 runs.

[membengal]

Was the Houston manager in some sort of vegetative state?

[Captain Hook]

So far the Reds only weakness this year is the 1st inning when Volquez pitches.

[WVRedsFan]

I know the Astros are horrible, but this team is showing offensive powress. Leaving that pitcher in was almost criminal. Maybe he's already throwing in the towell for the season? Maybe he's really Bob Boone in disguise?

[WVRedsFan]

So far the Reds only weakness this year is the 1st inning when Volquez pitches.Be careful...:)

[Captain Hook]

Was the Houston manager in some sort of vegetative state?

He's just hammering home the point that last years sub 4 ERA for Figueroa was just a fluke.

[WVRedsFan]

Great at bat for Votto resulting in a double and another run 9-4

[RedsMan3203]

Going Oppo for a ground rule double.... LOL

[Cyclone792]

I just have to pop in and make the observation that Carlos Lee is a complete disaster in left field. Votto's double there was a gift from just awful, AWFUL defense (and I'm loving every bit of it).

[membengal]

That's such a silly good piece of hitting by the MVP.

[11larkin11]

I just have to pop in and make the observation that Carlos Lee is a complete disaster in left field. Votto's double there was a gift from just awful, AWFUL defense (and I'm loving every bit of it).

Wait til you see Berkman in Right. ;)

[WVRedsFan]

I just have to pop in and make the observation that Carlos Lee is a complete disaster in left field. Votto's double there was a gift from just awful, AWFUL defense (and I'm loving every bit of it).Yep. Totally agree. He should have had it. Same result, though. Reds run with one less out, though.

[membengal]

I just have to pop in and make the observation that Carlos Lee is a complete disaster in left field. Votto's double there was a gift from just awful, AWFUL defense (and I'm loving every bit of it).

Don't disagree. But it was still a remarkable at-bat to battle to that point and put Lee to the question.

[Captain Hook]

I just have to pop in and make the observation that Carlos Lee is a complete disaster in left field. Votto's double there was a gift from just awful, AWFUL defense (and I'm loving every bit of it).

You guys are like a minute or two ahead of what I'm seeing.:confused:

[reds44]

Remember when we were down 4-0?

[kaldaniels]

How many players do the Reds have who would be the best player on the Astros? I would conservatively start the over/under at 5.

[WVRedsFan]

Shades of Pete Rose in the AS game!

[membengal]

Brandon Phillips. Hard-nosed ballplayer.

[RedsMan3203]

Remember when we were down 4-0?

Say what?? :confused:

[paintmered]

The strike zone is getting bigger.

[Captain Hook]

You guys are like a minute or two ahead of what I'm seeing.:confused:

Never mind.I forgot I paused it when I put my son to bead.:rolleyes:

[membengal]

So did the Reds agree to spot Houston four just to try and make it interesting?

[reds44]

So did the Reds agree to spot Houston four just to try and make it interesting?
I think we're gonna lose tomorrow.

[kbrake]

I think we're gonna lose tomorrow.

Just need to get into the Astros pen at some point.

[Captain Hook]

:QUOTE=reds44;2344385]I think we're gonna lose tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

:nono:

Haven't you been watching?

[reds44]

Myers vs. LeCure= Ru roh

[membengal]

I think we're gonna lose tomorrow.

On paper, it looks like it favors Houston. But I will be very curious to see how it plays out between the lines. That is one confident team with the "C" on the helmets right now.

[reds44]

Chapman time.

[WVRedsFan]

I think we're gonna lose tomorrow.No. Even with Sam on the mound, this team is on fire. They will score enough to win the game.

[Captain Hook]

We'll have some guys resting tomorrow but those guys sitting will be available for a 9th inning comeback.Call me crazy but I'm looking forward to LeCure.

[The Voice of IH]

The First Belongs to the Astros, But the Game will Belong to the Reds

I still love tooting my own horn!

[WVRedsFan]

I still love tooting my own horn!

Self praise is half scandal. My Daddy told me that...;)

[Captain Hook]

Houston has been looking at 96 mph a lot tonight.I'd like to see Chapman dial it up a notch.

[Captain Hook]

100 MPH. That's more like it.

[redsmetz]

So did the Reds agree to spot Houston four just to try and make it interesting?

My wife & I went in to BW3 for dinner expressly to watch the game for a while. Down 4-0, we left. I was a big disappointed, to say the least. But I told my wife that I know this team is capable of coming back and winning a game like this. Lotsa fun.

[Captain Hook]

Last four pitches.100,102,102,101

[reds44]

We've got a game in like 15 hours, give me Maloney to finish this one out.

[WVRedsFan]

Through 6.5 innings, it's Reds10, Colt .45's 4.

[bellhead]

Man, Jarnish can pick it...

Making it look easy...

[WVRedsFan]

Bray in.

[WVRedsFan]

Great leaping catch by Phillips.

[reds44]

Thom talking about how good of a person Brandon Phillips is.

[WVRedsFan]

Thom talking about how good of a person Brandon Phillips is.

Don't tell Jim Edmonds

[WVRedsFan]

Bray with a good outing. Guess it's CoCo time in the ninth, but first the bottom of the 8th.

[kaldaniels]

Who did the Reds get for Del Rosario?

[reds44]

Who did the Reds get for Del Rosario?
Not sure on this, but I don't think anyone. I think the Astros claimed him on waivers.

[reds44]

Runs runs runs runs runs runs runs

[WVRedsFan]

WS MVP drives in a run. 11-4

[reds44]

Sanchez is awful at SS.

12-4

[WVRedsFan]

5th error for Houston. Reds score. 12-4

[kaldaniels]

Hypothetical question. If the Astros had the Reds' defense tonight, how many runs would the Reds have right now?

[WVRedsFan]

Hypothetical question. If the Astros had the Reds' defense tonight, how many runs would the Reds have right now?If you go by earned runs - 8.

[WVRedsFan]

It's CoCo time!

[WVRedsFan]

TOBTTR!

[reds44]

5 and oh.

YouTube - DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg / Victory In Stores Now (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXzlRoNtHU)

[HeatherC1212]

Yay Reds! :jump:

I keep missing all the fun here. I'll get here in time for a game sometime this weekend! :)

[757690]

YouTube - Duh, WINNING (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsIKexb5DM8&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[kaldaniels]

Jim Day's corner of the stadium after the game is getting out of hand lately. :D