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Homer Bailey
05-09-2011, 04:01 PM
Stubbs 8
Renteria 6
Bruce 9
Phillips 4
Lewis 7
Hernandez 3
Valaika 5
Hanigan 2
Wood LHP

I'm guessing just a day off for the MVP.

traderumor
05-09-2011, 04:08 PM
Votto needs the day off. He is in a mild slump. Maybe the day off will help avoid a deep slump.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2011, 04:09 PM
*whew*

Picked the right game to go to. Tuesday nights. :O) Should get Homer and the front line starters. It'll be the first game ever for my 6 year old daughter Jordan. She's giddy with excitement. If she roots for the Astros, I'm leaving her in the car. *grin*

Homer Bailey
05-09-2011, 04:10 PM
I'd love to swap Stubbs and Lewis, but not gonna complain.

redsfan30
05-09-2011, 04:22 PM
Good time to give Joey a blow...he certainly needs one.

OesterPoster
05-09-2011, 04:24 PM
On the bright side...what are the odds that this Rodriguez kid only gives up 1 hit through 8 innings again? :)

edabbs44
05-09-2011, 04:33 PM
Gomes getting a lot of pine time recently. Would be nice to see someone step up, somewhere.

kaldaniels
05-09-2011, 04:39 PM
Anyone else a little creeped out by one of the posts in here? :dunno:

medford
05-09-2011, 04:41 PM
Anyone else a little creeped out by one of the posts in here? :dunno:

Well there's probably more than one female poster on this board who isn't creeped out.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2011, 04:43 PM
Anyone else a little creeped out by one of the posts in here? :dunno:

I wasn't going to say anything. Just way too obvious a target for ridicule. ;)

1990REDS
05-09-2011, 04:52 PM
Anyone else a little creeped out by one of the posts in here? :dunno:

I snickered like a 12 year old when i read that.

LvJ
05-09-2011, 05:12 PM
I'd love to swap Stubbs and Lewis, but not gonna complain.

Agreed, but other than that - win win win.

I'm glad Votto is taking a rest today.

Cedric
05-09-2011, 05:29 PM
I said yesterday Votto needed a day off and I am glad Dusty believes in me.

fisch11
05-09-2011, 05:44 PM
On the bright side...what are the odds that this Rodriguez kid only gives up 1 hit through 8 innings again? :)

We better knock him around this time around. Dusty's mixing it up so we don't see a repeat.

fisch11
05-09-2011, 05:45 PM
I said yesterday Votto needed a day off and I am glad Dusty believes in me.

Dusty has always been known as a "Poster's Manager."

Patrick Bateman
05-09-2011, 06:00 PM
Dusty has always been known as a "Poster's Manager."

Well, good thing he at least showed restraint in the "blow Joey" idea.

reds44
05-09-2011, 06:01 PM
Anyone else a little creeped out by one of the posts in here? :dunno:
I lol'd when I read it. Glad you pointed it out.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2011, 06:20 PM
Let's hope Travis doesn't continue his current trend. He's been alternating good outings and bad outings since the start of the season. If it DOES continue, we may be looking at a real possible stinker here tonight. *crosses fingers*

JaxRed
05-09-2011, 07:04 PM
It took Wood a while to really get rolling last year. One of the reasons I'm not worried yet.

PuffyPig
05-09-2011, 07:47 PM
On the bright side...what are the odds that this Rodriguez kid only gives up 1 hit through 8 innings again? :)

IIRC he only pitched 5 innings last game.

Slyder
05-09-2011, 07:50 PM
Stubbs 8
Renteria 6
Bruce 9
Phillips 4
Lewis 7
Hernandez 3
Valaika 5
Hanigan 2
Wood LHP

I'm guessing just a day off for the MVP.

Fire DUSTY NOW!!! VOTTO IS A MACHINE HE DOESNT NEED DAYZ OFF :lol:.

*to anyone that I busted the sarcasm meters of... Checks in the mail*

Given that starting 8 this would probably be mine:
Renteria 6
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Hernandez 3
Valaika 5
Lewis 7
Hanigan 2

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:07 PM
You only have 7 guys lol

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:08 PM
Stubbs flies out to center. 1 out.

fisch11
05-09-2011, 08:09 PM
So Lyons it down for the Astros....who is their "closer" now?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:09 PM
Renteria is totally fooled and strikes out swinging.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:10 PM
So Lyons it down for the Astros....who is their "closer" now?

Mark Melancon is their new closer

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:11 PM
Bruce strikes out swinging. 0-0 mid 1st.

fisch11
05-09-2011, 08:12 PM
Mark Melancon is their new closer

Thanks....they may not need him if "Cy" Rodriquez keeps mowing us down. :bang:

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:13 PM
Bourn flies out to right on the first pitch.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:14 PM
Towles grounds out to 3rd. 2 outs.

BCubb2003
05-09-2011, 08:14 PM
Thanks....they may not need him if "Cy" Rodriquez keeps mowing us down. :bang:

He gives me an aneurysm.

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:16 PM
What on earth was Stubbs doing?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:16 PM
Pence lines a triple to center as Stubbs tries for a diving catch and misses. At first I thought that may be an inside the park homer.

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:17 PM
He wasn't even close to that.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:18 PM
Lee strikes out looking. 0-0 after 1.

kaldaniels
05-09-2011, 08:20 PM
Wood was hitting his spots...threw a bullseye on that called strike 3.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:22 PM
Phillips lines a single to left off the glove of Johnson. Phillips is thrown out at 2nd attempting to stretch it into a double

kaldaniels
05-09-2011, 08:23 PM
I'd rather not hear Welsh say that was a good play by Phillips.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:23 PM
Lewis grounds out to short. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:24 PM
Hernandez grounds out to short. 0-0 mid 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:28 PM
Hall doubles high off the wall in left center. They got lucky with the height of the wall there. That ball would be out in most other parks.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:30 PM
Nice play by Wood to start a 1-6-5-4 FC.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:34 PM
Johnson flies out to the track in left. 2 outs.

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:34 PM
This place is dead lol

*BaseClogger*
05-09-2011, 08:35 PM
Hey!

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:35 PM
Barmes flies out to left. 0-0 after 2.

Tornon
05-09-2011, 08:36 PM
They seem to be squaring up Wood pretty good

WebScorpion
05-09-2011, 08:36 PM
Hopefully Gomes will sit out this entire series. The size of this outfield almost mandates 3 center fielders. :eek: Lewis doing a good job of chasing things down out there in left. :thumbup:

WebScorpion
05-09-2011, 08:37 PM
They seem to be squaring up Wood pretty good Yeah, he's using every inch of the outfield to get them out. :ughmamoru:

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:38 PM
Valaika doubles off the wall in left.

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:38 PM
I thought that was gone when he hit it.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:39 PM
Hanigan singles to left center. 1st and 3rd.

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:39 PM
That was some sweet baserunning.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:40 PM
I know Bourn is fast but he was not that close to the ball. Valaika should have scored there.

Tornon
05-09-2011, 08:41 PM
That's quite a shot

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:41 PM
Wood!!!

GONE

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:41 PM
Wow. Wood with a shot to left!! 3-0 Reds.

WebScorpion
05-09-2011, 08:41 PM
Travis Wood's first hit of the year and it's a 3-run Homer!! :jump:

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:41 PM
Look at the finish! Through in a little hop lol

edabbs44
05-09-2011, 08:42 PM
Got some good Wood on that one.

kaldaniels
05-09-2011, 08:42 PM
Valiaka. Hanigan. Wood.

Talk about Murderer's Row :beerme:

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:42 PM
Reds now lead the league with 40 homers for the year.

PuffyPig
05-09-2011, 08:43 PM
Hands up if you had the Valika (2B)-Hannigan (1B)-Wood (HR) trifecta...

Anyone, anyone.....

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:43 PM
Stubbs with a bloop single to right.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:44 PM
Renteria grounds out to 3rd on the first pitch. Stubbs was running and goes to 2nd.

WebScorpion
05-09-2011, 08:44 PM
Welcome to the education of Aneury Rodriguez. ;)

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:45 PM
Bruce flies out to center. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:48 PM
Phillips strikes out swinging. 3-0 Reds mid 3rd.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:52 PM
Rodriguez strikes out looking.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:53 PM
Bourn singles to center.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:53 PM
Nice play by Valaika to start a 5-4 FC. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:55 PM
Pence flies out to center. 3-0 Reds after 3.

nate
05-09-2011, 08:57 PM
Chat is open!

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 08:59 PM
Lewis with a broken bat single to right.

reds44
05-09-2011, 08:59 PM
You get the feeling with Homer and Cueto back, if Wood can get things on track this team can go on a run.

reds44
05-09-2011, 09:01 PM
Ramon!

5-0

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:01 PM
Hernandez homers to left! 5-0 Reds!

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:02 PM
Valaika flies out to right. 1 out.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 09:03 PM
This is a really strange lineup tonight. Just got here, of course, but it seems to be working somewhat.

LvJ
05-09-2011, 09:03 PM
Much better showing vs. Rodriguez this time around.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:05 PM
Hanigan singles to center.

reds44
05-09-2011, 09:05 PM
Francisco is 2-4 with a double on rehab tonight.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 09:06 PM
Baseball is a strange game. Dink here, dink there. Lewis's hit was on a broken bat and Hanigan hit tht off the fists. Both hits when we couldn't buy one (or so it seemed--the fact police may curse me for being wrong) in Chicago.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:08 PM
Wood fouls out to 1st. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:11 PM
Stubbs flies out to center. 5-0 Reds mid 4th.

LvJ
05-09-2011, 09:15 PM
Just a random thought... but holy crap the Padres offense is horrible.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:16 PM
Lee strikes out swinging. 3 Ks for Wood.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:18 PM
Hall strikes out swinging. 4 Ks. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:19 PM
Wallace grounds out to short. 5-0 Reds after 4.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:24 PM
Good AB. Renteria walks.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:24 PM
Bruce pops out to short on the first pitch.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 09:24 PM
Anyone know why the Crawford Boxes are named as such?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:26 PM
Renteria steals 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:26 PM
Anyone know why the Crawford Boxes are named as such?

I looked it up and apparently they are named that because they run parallel to Crawford Street in Houston

BCubb2003
05-09-2011, 09:27 PM
Anyone know why the Crawford Boxes are named as such?

They run along Crawford Street.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:27 PM
Phillips flies out to right.

edabbs44
05-09-2011, 09:27 PM
Anyone know why the Crawford Boxes are named as such?

The Reds always dreamed of their hometown guy coming home and putting HRs in the short porch in Rf. The Stros wanted the same thing in LF for Carl Crawford, their hometown guy.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 09:28 PM
Thanks. I thought they were named after someone or some big contributor. And with the Lundy's signs all around, I thought that might have something to do with it.

edabbs44
05-09-2011, 09:29 PM
They wanted CC so badly, they even named a street after him. :)

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:29 PM
Broken bat soft line out to 2nd by Lewis. 5-0 Reds mid 5th.

BCubb2003
05-09-2011, 09:30 PM
Similar to the Pete Rose Way Boxes.

KittyDuran
05-09-2011, 09:30 PM
Anyone know why the Crawford Boxes are named as such?

IIRC its because there's a Crawford Street behind the seats (?)

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 09:31 PM
That ^&%$ motorcycle safety commercial gets me every time. I hate it. I nearly jumped out of my seat just now. Give it a rest, FSO.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:32 PM
Johnson strikes out swinging. 5 Ks for Wood.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 09:33 PM
Travis Wood knows how to pitch. He's not a thrower.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:33 PM
Barmes lines a single to center.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:35 PM
Downs pinch hiting

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:36 PM
Downs singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:38 PM
Bourn strikes out swinging. 6 Ks for Wood.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:41 PM
Towles pops out to 2nd. 5-0 Reds after 5.

Cedric
05-09-2011, 09:42 PM
Hanigan and Wood did a great job switching signs right before the Towles at bat. He was clearly guessing the wrong pitch on strike 1 and 2.

The small stuff is what makes baseball so great.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:44 PM
Nelson Figueroa in to pitch

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:44 PM
Hernandez grounds out to 3rd.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2011, 09:45 PM
Just wanted to chime in to say what a pleasure it is to watch Wood pitch tonight. He's just totally in command. Sure, they've gotten some hits off him...but he's just NAILING his spots. And those big bugs bunny breakers...LOVE THEM! :O)

Of course the 3 run dinger was pretty decent too. (and btw...I called that Ramon shot here at the house...only my girls can vouch for me though *grin*)

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:45 PM
Valaika singles to center.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:49 PM
Hanigan singles to right. His 3rd hit tonight. 1st and 3rd.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 09:49 PM
"Hitting" on all cylinders. Let's get some runs, Travis.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:51 PM
Wood strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:54 PM
Stubbs singles to left. 6-0 Reds. 1st and 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:55 PM
Renteria lines out to short. 6-0 Reds mid 6th.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:58 PM
Pence grounds out to 3rd. 1 out.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 09:59 PM
Lee flies out to the track in left. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:01 PM
Hall pops out to 2nd. 6-0 Reds after 6.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:04 PM
Bruce walks

BCubb2003
05-09-2011, 10:06 PM
I say we stay with this lineup.

Gallen5862
05-09-2011, 10:06 PM
Let's go Reds. Thanks for the PBP.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:06 PM
Phillips walks. 1st and 2nd.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 10:07 PM
I say we stay with this lineup.Ditto. Keep running it until they stop us. Oops. Wrong sport.

Captain Hook
05-09-2011, 10:08 PM
I say we stay with this lineup.

Yeah until tomorrow.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:09 PM
Lewis strikes out swinging.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:10 PM
Hernandez with a soft line out to 1st. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:11 PM
Valaika strikes out swinging. 6-0 Reds mid 7th.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:16 PM
Wallace walks

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:18 PM
Great catch by Phillips.

OesterPoster
05-09-2011, 10:18 PM
Web gem = BP

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:20 PM
Ondrusek and Bray warming up

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:21 PM
Barmes flies out to center. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:22 PM
Angel Sanchez pinch hitting

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:22 PM
Sanchez bloop single to right. 1st and 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:23 PM
That is it for Wood. Great start tonight.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:23 PM
Bray coming in to pitch

nate
05-09-2011, 10:24 PM
Does Dusty put on a sweatband for every strikeout recorded by the starting pitcher?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:27 PM
Bourn singles to center. Bases loaded.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:27 PM
Double switch. Heisey in to play left. Ondrusek in to pitch

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:31 PM
Towles grounds out to short. 6-0 Reds after 7.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 10:31 PM
Is that the first time Bray has failed his mission?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:32 PM
Wood tonight: 6.2 IP, 6H, 0ER, 1BB, 6K

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:34 PM
Jose Valdez in to pitch

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:35 PM
Hanigan grounds out to short. 1 out.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:37 PM
Heisey strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:40 PM
Stubbs strikes out swinging. 6-0 Reds mid 8th.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:43 PM
Pence homers to right. Pence and I both thought Bruce caught the ball. Just went off the glove.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:44 PM
Lee reaches as the ball goes off Valaika's glove

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:44 PM
If the ump had not said something Pence was going to walk into the dugout.

edabbs44
05-09-2011, 10:44 PM
Defense looking sketchy this inning.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 10:45 PM
E5? No a hit. Rolen would have had that. Sorry, i couldn't resist.

reds44
05-09-2011, 10:45 PM
Might be time to get him out...

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:45 PM
Now Hall is hit in the back.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 10:45 PM
Wheels have fallen off for Logan. Get him outa there!

Plus Plus
05-09-2011, 10:46 PM
The trainer for the Astros appears to also double as a mustache exhibitionist.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:46 PM
Leake and Masset both warming up

reds44
05-09-2011, 10:47 PM
Double play!

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:48 PM
Wallace grounds into a 6-4-3 DP. Nice scoop by Ramon.

757690
05-09-2011, 10:48 PM
Since when did the Astros hire Yosemite Sam as their trainer?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:48 PM
Johnson grounds out to short. 6-1 Reds after 8.

Plus Plus
05-09-2011, 10:48 PM
Very impressive comeback by Ondrusek to avoid giving up any more runs after a 2 on, 0 out jam.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 10:48 PM
Remember, it's Texas.

Red in Chicago
05-09-2011, 10:49 PM
Since when did the Astros hire Yosemite Sam as their trainer?

Now that's funny:lol:

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:53 PM
Renteria grounds out to 2nd. 1 out.

reds44
05-09-2011, 10:54 PM
Who goes tomorrow? Bailey?

WVRedsFan
05-09-2011, 10:57 PM
what's with all the broken bats?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:57 PM
Bruce reaches on an error by Wallace.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:58 PM
Who goes tomorrow? Bailey?

Yes Bailey against Brett Myers then Wednesday afternoon is Volquez against Wandy Rodriguez

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 10:59 PM
Phillips lines a single to left

reds44
05-09-2011, 10:59 PM
Yes Bailey against Brett Myers then Wednesday afternoon is Volquez against Wandy Rodriguez
Oh wow Cueto pitches against St. Louis. That should be interesting.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:00 PM
Oh wow Cueto pitches against St. Louis. That should be interesting.

Yeah should be Saturday. I am going to that game. Should be interesting.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:01 PM
Gomes hitting for Ondrusek

reds44
05-09-2011, 11:01 PM
I assume that's a FOX game?

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:01 PM
I assume that's a FOX game?

No it actually is not it is a 4:10 game but Fox has night games this week. I am surprised they did not pick the Reds and Cardinals but they have the Red Sox and Yankees this week

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:02 PM
Gomes grounds into a 5-4 FC. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:04 PM
Hernandez strikes out swinging. 6-1 Reds mid 9th.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:06 PM
Leake in to pitch

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:08 PM
Barmes grounds out to short. 1 out.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:09 PM
Bogusevic grounds out to 2nd. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
05-09-2011, 11:10 PM
Bourn strikes out swinging. Reds win 6-1. :beerme:

reds44
05-09-2011, 11:10 PM
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)

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2011, 11:13 PM
And this one belongs to the Reds! Great game guys. Very solid outing from Wood, nice game from the offense, some sparkling defense (Wow Brandon) and even making the Astros pay for that ridiculous short porch. Now keep it up fellas. I wanna see a "W" tomorrow night. 1st row along the 3rd base line. :O) Looking forward to it.

Tony Cloninger
05-09-2011, 11:14 PM
Hopefully Gomes stays on the bench vs all RH's. He really cannot hit at all right now.

Ron Madden
05-10-2011, 04:17 AM
Nice game and nice game thread to boot. :thumbup:

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2011, 11:05 AM
Nelson Figueroa in to pitch

We won't see that tonight. He got DFA after the game last night. I'm pretty sure he had to see that coming.

traderumor
05-10-2011, 11:08 AM
We won't see that tonight. He got DFA after the game last night. I'm pretty sure he had to see that coming.Yea, he's been awful. He can't say he didn't get a fair chance.

That Valdez showed some promise, but it was curious in his second inning of work, after befuddling the Reds with his drop ball, he got away from it in the second inning of work and got in trouble. Then, he throws it to get out of the inning. Looks like a money pitch to me.

cumberlandreds
05-10-2011, 11:18 AM
We won't see that tonight. He got DFA after the game last night. I'm pretty sure he had to see that coming.

I thought after the Reds bopped him around last week he wouldn't be long in the majors. His career may be over.

Wood is looking like the 2010 version of Wood;Getting ahead of nearly every batter. Very encouraging seeing this from him to go along with Bailey Cueto having initial good outings.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2011, 12:55 PM
Yea, he's been awful. He can't say he didn't get a fair chance.

That Valdez showed some promise, but it was curious in his second inning of work, after befuddling the Reds with his drop ball, he got away from it in the second inning of work and got in trouble. Then, he throws it to get out of the inning. Looks like a money pitch to me.

He can't control it. He never knows how far it'll break, when, what angle. It's great when he can locate it...but yesterday was a rarity. But he's young...he does show promise.

_Sir_Charles_
05-10-2011, 12:57 PM
Wood is looking like the 2010 version of Wood;Getting ahead of nearly every batter. Very encouraging seeing this from him to go along with Bailey Cueto having initial good outings.

He did look good. But I'm taking yesterday's performance with a grain of salt...he was facing the Astros and they've been scuffling BIG TIME on offense the past week or so. Shutdown pretty solidly by the Pirates and us. They hadn't had a solid offensive game since the Leake game.

Slyder
05-10-2011, 10:31 PM
Fire DUSTY NOW!!! VOTTO IS A MACHINE HE DOESNT NEED DAYZ OFF :lol:.

*to anyone that I busted the sarcasm meters of... Checks in the mail*

Given that starting 8 this would probably be mine:
Renteria 6
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Stubbs 8
Hernandez 3
Valaika 5
Lewis 7
Hanigan 2

Forgot Stubbs was in there.