6/26/11: Reds @ Baltimore

[reds44]

Heisey RF
Phillips 2B
Votto 1B
Gomes DH
Lewis LF
Stubbs CF
Hernandez C
Cairo 3B
Janish SS

Bailey P

[mbgrayson]

Orioles:

Hardy, SS
Markakis, RF
Jones, CF
Guerrero, DH
Lee, 1B
Scott, LF
Reynolds, 3B
Davis, 2B
Tatum, C

Guthrie, P

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey lines out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks. 1st and 2nd.

[WVRedsFan]

Gomes at cleanup just doesn't make sense to me, but what do I know?

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes strikes out looking.

[WVRedsFan]

Typical result.

[reds44]

Uh hey Jonny, what are you looking for?

[mbgrayson]

Uh hey Jonny, what are you looking for?

A walk, apparently....

[WVRedsFan]

Apparently the whole team likes to watch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lewis strikes out swinging. 0-0 mid 1st. 28 pitches by Guthrie that inning.

[WVRedsFan]

Pitiful inning. I guess with this lineup, we can't expect much. Who invented the Sunday Special anyway? Seems you would like to win this one so you march out a lineup that is totally disfunctional. I just hope Homer has it because if not the Reds don't have a chance.

[signalhome]

Disappointing end to the inning, but at least they ran up Guthrie's pitch count a bit.

[reds44]

Pitiful inning. I guess with this lineup, we can't expect much. Who invented the Sunday Special anyway? Seems you would like to win this one so you march out a lineup that is totally disfunctional. I just hope Homer has it because if not the Reds don't have a chance.
It's not really a Sunday special. Bruce is sick. Rolen is the only one getting a rest.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hardy fouls out to 1st.

[WVRedsFan]

It's not really a Sunday special. Bruce is sick. Rolen is the only one getting a rest.Hadn't heard that. But with Heisey leading off (sorry, I'm not a fan at all), Gomes at cleanup and Lewis (also not a fan) batting fifth, it's a problem.

[kaldaniels]

It's not really a Sunday special. Bruce is sick. Rolen is the only one getting a rest.

Great point. Is it so bad tht Rolen gets Sunday off?

[Reds Fanatic]

Markakis soft line out to short.

[Kc61]

On days like today we see the need for one more good bat in this Reds lineup.

[WVRedsFan]

On days like today we see the need for one more good bat in this Reds lineup.

Exactly. A hitting outfielder and a bat at shortstop would be nice, but it is what it is.

Good inning for Homer.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jones grounds out to 3rd. 11 pitch inning for Bailey. 0-0 after 1.

[signalhome]

On days like today we see the need for one more good bat in this Reds lineup.

Yep. The lineup today sure would look a lot better with Reyes or Hardy at SS.

[Redsfan320]

But with Heisey leading off (sorry, I'm not a fan at all), Gomes at cleanup and Lewis (also not a fan) batting fifth, it's a problem.

Gomes 4th, no? Lewis 5th, eeeeeh. But Heisey leadoff- I like. Keep Stubbs where he is now, and keep Heisey leading off and playing LF. Now if we acquire Reyes, things change...

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[WVRedsFan]

The problem is, your big bat won't see any pitches to hit and they'll walk him frequently because Gomes and Lewis are no threat regardless of their spotty past performances. They command no respect.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Stubbs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Everyone safe as Hernandez grounds to 3rd. Reynolds throw to 2nd is high and the 2nd basemen is off the bag. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cairo flies out to center. 1 out.

[WVRedsFan]

Well, so much for this inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish pops out to 3rd. 2 outs.

[reds44]

Hey Janish got that one by the mound.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey pops out to short. Already 4 left on base by the Reds. 0-0 mid 2nd.

[WVRedsFan]

Hey Janish got that one by the mound.Barely...

I do not know what Walt and Dusty were thinking when they decided they didn't need to make a move fotr a SS.

[reds44]

oy

[Kc61]

Barely...

I do not know what Walt and Dusty were thinking when they decided they didn't need to make a move fotr a SS.

Give it time. The lineup has been a problem since Dunn was traded.

[Reds Fanatic]

Guerrero strikes out swinging on a low outside pitch in the dirt.

[Brutus]

Gomes is hitting 1.050 against lefties this year. His batting cleanup doesn't seem so bad to me against a LHP.

[WVRedsFan]

Give it time. The lineup has been a problem since Dunn was traded.

I love Walt Jocketty and how he has assembled this club, but two glaring holes in the lineup confuse me. Do they not see what everyone else sees?

[Kc61]

Gomes is hitting 1.050 against lefties this year. His batting cleanup doesn't seem so bad to me against a LHP.

Too bad Guthrie is a righty.

[CTA513]

Gomes is hitting 1.050 against lefties this year. His batting cleanup doesn't seem so bad to me against a LHP.

Guthrie throws right handed though.

[mbgrayson]

Gomes is hitting 1.050 against lefties this year. His batting cleanup doesn't seem so bad to me against a LHP.

Agreed. Except that Guthrie, today's pitcher, is right handed.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee strikes out swinging. 2 Ks. 2 outs.

[reds44]

Did you guys know Guthrie is right handed?

:)

[cincyinco]

Is Guthrie right handed or something?

[Brutus]

Too bad Guthrie is a righty.

Sorry. I just opened up gamecenter and haven't been with it yet today lol. Brain freeze on my part.

I honestly did know that, but yea, moment of insanity.

[Kc61]

Sorry. I just opened up gamecenter and haven't been with it yet today lol. Brain freeze on my part.

I honestly did know that, but yea, moment of insanity.

No prob.

Maybe Gomes will have a good day against the righty today.

[reds44]

Homer isn't screwing around lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Scott strikes out swinging. Bailey strikes out the side. 0-0 after 2.

[Brutus]

Homer completes me (and the rotation).

I'm fully OK with Homer, Cueto, Leake & Arroyo. Just that fifth spot that I'd like to find someone outside the organization for this year.

[Kc61]

Scott strikes out swinging. Bailey strikes out the side. 0-0 after 2.

Bailey and Chapman so far good additions. And Lecure too.

[reds44]

Bailey and Chapman so far good additions. And Lecure too.
No doubt, but pitching really hasn't been the problem lately.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to right.

[WVRedsFan]

Did Heisey bat or did I miss something?

[Reds Fanatic]

Did Heisey bat or did I miss something?

He was the last out last inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

Guthrie throws hard. Make the trade.

[WVRedsFan]

He was the last out last inning.Dang American League. Was thinking it was Homer. No one despises interleage play more than me. Playing the AL with its bastardization of the games burns me up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes hit it hard but grounds to 3rd. Reynolds commits his 2nd throwing error today.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lewis gets jammed and pops out to short. 0-0 mid 3rd.

[Kc61]

Guthrie with 57 pitches.

[WVRedsFan]

Lewis ain't no banger. Sheesh.

[reds44]

That was a massive 3-1 hack by Lewis.

(sarcasm)

[WebScorpion]

Did you guys know Guthrie is right handed?

:)I think maybe he's left-handed but just pitches with his right arm... http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-merv/groucho.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Reds Fanatic]

Reynolds pops out to 2nd on the first pitch.

[Brutus]

Reynolds pops out to 2nd on the first pitch.

Clearly Reynolds forget his identity as a true outcome player.

[WebScorpion]

Yep. The lineup today sure would look a lot better with Reyes or Hardy at SS.It would look better with Kemp in left and Cozart at SS. :D

[Reds Fanatic]

Davis singles to center.

[WebScorpion]

Sheesh... there goes the perfect game. ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Davis steals 2nd.

[Screwball]

Throws from the catchers have been pretty terrible this series.

[reds44]

Adam Dunn is awful.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tatum walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hardy pops out to 2nd. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Markakis singles to left. Run scores. Runner is thrown out at 3rd. 1-0 Orioles after 3.

[WVRedsFan]

Eh, score 10 runs in one game and 2 or 3 in the other two, and you score 14 or 15 runs in the series, an average of 5 and some say the offense is not a problem,. I say it's a big problem, but...

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs fouls out to the catcher.

[Kc61]

Stubbs swings at ball four. Bad at bat.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Cairo.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Eh, score 10 runs in one game and 2 or 3 in the other two, and you score 14 or 15 runs in the series, an average of 5 and some say the offense is not a problem,. I say it's a big problem, but...

Bingo.

This team pads stats by adding on runs in blowout wins. We've seen it twice this week alone.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish flies out to center. 1-0 Orioles mid 4th.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Geez, why would Yawn-ish try to dodge the HBP? It's his only chance to get on.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ugh. A pop out in the infield that gets lost in the sun. Votto could not find it and Bailey had to make a diving try and it falls.

A gift infield hit for Jones.

[Reds Fanatic]

Guerrero singles to left. 1st and 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee crushes a pitch to left. 4-0 Orioles.

[reds44]

Just not a very good team.

[Kc61]

Ballgame. Series.

[Brutus]

If this were a video game, I would have just hit the reset button in disgust.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

And that'll probably do it with this lame offense.

Losing 2 of 3 to this team is pathetic.

[OldXOhio]

Just not a very good team.

Nope. I think it's late enough in the year to make that assessment.

[CrackerJack]

Bailey's not right, not sure why he was rushed back up here after his unimpressive outings in the minors.

Maybe Votto can hit 4 Hr's.

[CTA513]

Reds need to get the scouting reports from every other team that faces Lee.

[Reds Fanatic]

Scott strikes out swinging.

[WVRedsFan]

I'm through for the day. This is the day the Pirates stay ahead of us in the standings and why? Because the Reds bet on Jonny freaking Gomes, Fred Lewis, Paul Janish, and Chris Heisey--all with little chance of making a difference throughout the season and so with no offense, a 4 run lead is insurmountable. After last year's thrills, the front office stayed put and dropped the ball so to speak.

[OldXOhio]

I'm through for the day. This is the day the Pirates stay ahead of us in the standings and why? Because the Reds bet on Jonny freaking Gomes, Fred Lewis, Paul Janish, and Chris Heisey--all with little chance of making a difference throughout the season and so with no offense, a 4 run lead is insurmountable. After last year's thrills, the front office stayed put and dropped the ball so to speak.

Walt is very happy with SS, LF and the look of today's lineup.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

I'm through for the day. This is the day the Pirates stay ahead of us in the standings and why? Because the Reds bet on Jonny freaking Gomes, Fred Lewis, Paul Janish, and Chris Heisey--all with little chance of making a difference throughout the season and so with no offense, a 4 run lead is insurmountable. After last year's thrills, the front office stayed put and dropped the ball so to speak.

But hey, this offense scored 10 runs last night! That proves how great it is and how offense is not a problem!

:rolleyes:

[jojo]

Bailey's not right, not sure why he was rushed back up here after his unimpressive outings in the minors.

Maybe Votto can hit 4 Hr's.

I think Homer has actually pitched pretty well.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another long homer as Reynolds homers into the bullpen. 5-0 Orioles.

[Kc61]

Reds could be entrenched in fourth place by the All Star Game. Tough schedule, team playing poorly. Could be six or seven games out by then

[Kc61]

I think Homer has actually pitched pretty well.

Kidding?

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds could be entrenched in fourth place by the All Star Game. Tough schedule, team playing poorly. Could be six or seven games out by then

The only thing keeping the Reds in the race is how bad the division is. Today for example the entire division is currently losing.

Davis singles to left.

[WVRedsFan]

Reds could be entrenched in fourth place by the All Star Game. Tough schedule, team playing poorly. Could be six or seven games out by thenSix? How about 10. And I also blame Dusty for resting Rolen, batting Gomes cleanup and even having Paul Janish anywhere near this important game. Rest can come anytime, not just on Sunday.

[CrackerJack]

I think Homer has actually pitched pretty well.

??

[Reds Fanatic]

Tatum strikes out swinging. 2 outs

[Reds Fanatic]

Hardy pops out to 2nd. 5-0 Orioles after 4.

[jojo]

Kidding?

Nope. The pitch to Reynolds got too much of the plate but it was down. He's had good velocity. He's throwing strikes. The inning started by a an out that wasn't caught and Vlad getting a hit on a ball he had no business swinging at let alone actually getting his bat on and Lee hit one out on a ball that was a foot inside and the inning just seems to have gotten away from the Reds.

It's a crazy game. But I'm encouraged by how Homer is throwing.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Reds could be entrenched in fourth place by the All Star Game. Tough schedule, team playing poorly. Could be six or seven games out by then

The Reds were just six games out about two weeks ago. There's absolutely no reason to think they can't find themselves six back in the blink of an eye again. Does anyone really think the Reds will win more than one game in Tampa? Instead of going out and improving the ballclub, the Reds' strategy this summer is to hope that the Brewers, Cards and now Pirates lose games.

[Kc61]

Six? How about 10. And I also blame Dusty for resting Rolen, batting Gomes cleanup and even having Paul Janish anywhere near this important game. Rest can come anytime, not just on Sunday.

Dusty probably saving Rolen for Tampa. Tough series coming.

Agree that it is unwise. No Bruce, play Rolen.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey flies out to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips homers to left center. 5-1 Orioles.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks for the 2nd time

[Kc61]

Sometime should have a thread about building with kids. I think it is a perilous way to build, unless you get truly top talent. Bailey, Volquez, Wood. So many growing pains.

Votto is a rare exception.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Sometime should have a thread about building with kids. I think it is a perilous way to build, unless you get truly top talent. Bailey, Volquez, Wood. So many growing pains.

Votto is a rare exception.

I wouldn't call Volquez a kid, unfortunately. His problems have absolutely nothing to do with youth and/or inexperience.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good AB. Gomes walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lewis flies out to center. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

I wouldn't call Volquez a kid, unfortunately. His problems have absolutely nothing to do with youth and/or inexperience.

Reds got him as a young, unproven player. He is not a kid anymore but was not a proven vet when obtained.

The alternative is to trade prospects more often for proven players.

[WVRedsFan]

Sometime should have a thread about building with kids. I think it is a perilous way to build, unless you get truly top talent. Bailey, Volquez, Wood. So many growing pains.

Votto is a rare exception.Absolutely spot on. Early on, Walt brought in a proven player (Rolen), but since he's been dealing with the other teams' sthrow off players. Gomes, Lewis, Caberra, Renteria, Arrondono, etc. He had the good sense to punt Freel and some other fodder, but since then he has been satisfied to watch the kids develop. The Reds caught lightening in a bottle last year, but showed how good they really were in the playoffs. And yet, if we had won half of those games we should have this year, we'd be fine. It takes time with kids. Sometimes to hit oil and others you get a dry hole. Time for some changes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs strikes out swinging. 5-1 Orioles mid 5th. Reds have left 8 runners on base.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Stubbs strikes out swinging. 5-1 Orioles mid 5th. Reds have left 8 runners on base.

This is becoming a major problem.

[reds44]

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110626&content_id=21024840&notebook_id=21025434&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin



Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has no immediate plans to make a change, however.

"Everybody has a spot on the club that may not be [getting] all the production they want," Jocketty said. "But we're still getting good defense from those guys. That is as critical as the offense for us, because of our pitching staff and the way we've built our club, defense is extremely important."





"We're willing to wait for a while," Jocketty said. "We still have faith in Janish. Right now, he's probably putting a lot of pressure on himself. He just needs to relax and play the type of game he's capable of playing."

I just vomited everywhere.

[Reds Fanatic]

Markakis singles to center.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Brandon Phillips - 112
21. Frank McCormick - 110
22. Dave Parker - 107
23. Chris Sabo - 104
24. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Joey Votto - 101

[reds44]

Bailey is pitching like bad Mike Leake.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jones doubles to left. 2nd and 3rd.

[Kc61]

Absolutely spot on. Early on, Walt brought in a proven player (Rolen), but since he's been dealing with the other teams' sthrow off players. Gomes, Lewis, Caberra, Renteria, Arrondono, etc. He had the good sense to punt Freel and some other fodder, but since then he has been satisfied to watch the kids develop. The Reds caught lightening in a bottle last year, but showed how good they really were in the playoffs. And yet, if we had won half of those games we should have this year, we'd be fine. It takes time with kids. Sometimes to hit oil and others you get a dry hole. Time for some changes.

Not against growing young talent. But I wish Reds managed the kids more actively. Keep some, promote some, trade some for proven guys.

Reds just seem to draft them, develop them, play them, good or bad.

Bailey getting crushed now. Clearly was unready today.

[Reds Fanatic]

Guerrero pops out to 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee grounds into a 6-2 FC. 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

"Everybody has a spot on the club that may not be [getting] all the production they want," Jocketty said. "But we're still getting good defense from those guys. That is as critical as the offense for us, because of our pitching staff and the way we've built our club, defense is extremely important."

"We're willing to wait for a while," Jocketty said. "We still have faith in Janish. Right now, he's probably putting a lot of pressure on himself. He just needs to relax and play the type of game he's capable of playing."

Are these quotes from Walt Jocketty or Mike Brown? This is the kind of misguided rationalization that usually comes the Bengals front office, and it's unbelievably frustrating for fans.

[Kc61]

This was a big game. Reds playing a stretch of good teams. Birds sub .500. Reds need to win series against these guys.

Too bad they are trailing badly.

[Reds Fanatic]

Scott walks. Bases loaded.

[Kc61]

"Everybody has a spot on the club that may not be [getting] all the production they want," Jocketty said. "But we're still getting good defense from those guys. That is as critical as the offense for us, because of our pitching staff and the way we've built our club, defense is extremely important."

"We're willing to wait for a while," Jocketty said. "We still have faith in Janish. Right now, he's probably putting a lot of pressure on himself. He just needs to relax and play the type of game he's capable of playing."

Are these quotes from Walt Jocketty or Mike Brown? This is the kind of misguided rationalization that usually comes the Bengals front office, and it's unbelievably frustrating for fans.

Walt there are shortstops who hit and field, both.

[Reds Fanatic]

Reynolds fouls out to 1st. Good job by Bailey to get out of that. 5-1 Orioles after 5.

[Reds Fanatic]

Guthrie is at 100 pitches.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez grounds out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cairo doubles to the wall in left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish with a soft line out to short on the first pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey singles to right. 5-2 Orioles.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pitching change.

[Reds Fanatic]

Clay Rapada in to pitch

[reds44]

Come on Jonny.

[nate]

Clay Rapada in to pitch

He hasn't been the same since he de-stached!

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks for the 3rd time. Bases loaded. Johnson in to pitch

[nate]

He hasn't been the same since he de-stached!

Oh, I'm thinking of the other guy. Clay Zavada!

[Kc61]

When Gomes was hot last year he often singled to right. Would like to see that opp field stroke here.

[reds44]

3-1.

[Reds Fanatic]

3-1 count on Gomes.

[reds44]

Alright!

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes walks in a run. 5-3 Orioles.

[Redsfan320]

Marty just took over the radio broadcast when they came back from the pitching change. It had been Jeff's inning until then. Anyone know why Marty is taking over? Is it actually because they think Jeff's pbp is so bad they don't want him up in big situations?

YEAH, 5-3!

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[TheBurn]

Attaboy Jonny :clap:

[Brutus]

Way to Gomes!

[Reds Fanatic]

Big AB for Lewis who has now been up several times with runners on base. Needs to come through here.

[Big Klu]

Jonny Walker with the RBI!

[reds44]

Come on Freddie, tie this one up.

[Reds Fanatic]

2-0 count on Lewis

[Reds Fanatic]

3-0 count

[jojo]

Gomes had no intention of swinging that at bat.

[Big Klu]

Marty just took over the radio broadcast when they came back from the pitching change. It had been Jeff's inning until then. Anyone know why Marty is taking over? Is it actually because they think Jeff's pbp is so bad they don't want him up in big situations?

YEAH, 5-3!

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I would guess Cowboy was filling in for Marty for some reason (feeling ill, restroom break, etc.). Jeff's innings are usually the 3rd, 4th, and 7th.

[reds44]

5-4!

[Reds Fanatic]

Lewis walks in a run. 5-4 Orioles.

[reds44]

Here comes a slam on a fastball early in the count.

[TheBurn]

Some good ABs by Gomes and Lewis...

[Brutus]

Jim Johnson is defaulting on his loan lol

[reds44]

Stubbs is brutal.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs grounds into a 6-4 FC. 5-4 Orioles mid 6th.

[reds44]

Lewis and Stubbs are 1-7 with 10 LOB.

[Brutus]

Well at least it's a ballgame again. If the Reds' pen can hold it here forward, the Reds can pull this out.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Is it impossible for this team to get the big hit? It doesn't get anymore deflating than the atbat by stubbs

[Redsfan320]

I would guess Cowboy was filling in for Marty for some reason (feeling ill, restroom break, etc.). Jeff's innings are usually the 3rd, 4th, and 7th.

Doesn't Jeff usually do the 5th as well?

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[Reds Fanatic]

Updates from around the division:

Toronto up 5-0 on St. Louis in the 6th.
Brewers up 3-1 on the Twins in the 6th.
Tampa Bay and Houston tied at 5-5 in the 4th.
Boston and Pittsburgh tied 2-2 in the 7th.
KC up 6-3 on the Cubs in the 6th.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arredondo in to pitch

[reds44]

Do not understand the love for Arredondo.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Davis.

[Plus Plus]

Do not understand the love for Arredondo.

Arredondo is in because Bailey was incapable of pitching more than five innings today.

[Kc61]

Would like to see Arredondo get some work at AAA.

[reds44]

Would like to see Arredondo get some work at AAA.
Out of options.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tatum sacrifices the runner to 2nd.

[klw]

Going back to Stubbs. The previous 4 batters have walked. How simple is it to understand that you do not swing until there has been a called strike???????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????

[reds44]

That was odd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves the runner to 3rd.

[Brutus]

I don't think Arredondo's stuff is back to where it was before his injury. In 2008, he was pretty tough (SS% of over 11%). His command isn't real good right now, but I think having sit out over a year and a half, he's still getting back into form.

[reds44]

Arredondo. The always popular pitcher who throws in the low 90s and has no control.

[Redsfan320]

Arredondo really does seem to have a wild pitch every single game.

[Kc61]

Arredondo really does seem to have a wild pitch every single game.

Seems to always walk the first batter, as well.

[reds44]

Cairo!

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice catch by Cairo reaching into the stands.

[reds44]

Brutal.

[Reds Fanatic]

Markakis singles to right. 6-4 Orioles.

[CrackerJack]

Arrendondo needs to go back to the minors, asap.

[Reds Fanatic]

Markakis steals 2nd.

[CTA513]

Arrendondo needs to go back to the minors, asap.

Nah we have to use him all the time up here.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Arrendondo needs to go back to the minors, asap.

"We're very happy with what we have."

[Reds Fanatic]

Jones strikes out. 6-4 Orioles after 6.

[HeatherC1212]

Wouldn't surprise me if Jones get tossed for yelling at the umpire after that strikeout. You could read his lips pretty well there, LOL :laugh:

OK, I guess not but he sure was mad.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Hernandez.

[reds44]

Good news is the Cards and Pirates are losing.

The bad news is if we lose we're 4 out.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Good news is the Cards and Pirates are losing.

The bad news is if we lose we're 4 out.

More good news: Brewers have to go to Yankees next

More bad news: We go to Tampa Bay

[Reds Fanatic]

Cairo strikes out looking.

[OldXOhio]

Good news is the Cards and Pirates are losing.

The bad news is if we lose we're 4 out.

The cards are in a real bad way right now. Not likely to extend into next weekend though.

[reds44]

2 outs, Heisey up.

[mth123]

I hate the bunt, but if Janish is doing anything else its a bad idea.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish lines out to 3rd. 2 outs.

[HeatherC1212]

That's just bad luck for Janish there.

[mth123]

IF hit Heisey. Phillips up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Everyone safe. Heisey grounds to short. Hardy tries a back handed flip to 2nd but the 2nd basemen can't handle the throw. 1st and 2nd.

[reds44]

lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Brandon grounds out to the pitcher. 13 runners left on base today. 6-4 Orioles mid 7th.

[CrackerJack]

"We're very happy with what we have."

*facepalm* ...as BP swings at a pitch at eye level with 2 on and 2 out...

[BCubb2003]

It takes a lot offense to strand a lot of runners.

[Reds Fanatic]

Chapman in to pitch

[Reds Fanatic]

Guerrero strikes out swinging on another pitch in the dirt.

[Big Klu]

I said it last night, and I'll say it again--Vlad Guerrero runs like he's an extra in a George Romero movie.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee strikes out swinging. 100 MPH pitch. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Scott homers to right center. 7-4 Orioles.

[CTA513]

1st career homer off Chapman and it wasn't even by a good hitter.

[Big Klu]

Doesn't Jeff usually do the 5th as well?

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No. Marty has always done innings 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9.

[Brutus]

I still insist Chapman will not be as successful as he can be if they insist on running him out there throwing almost nothing but fastballs. Too predictable no matter how fast you throw.

[Brutus]

1st career homer off Chapman and it wasn't even by a good hitter.

Luke Scott has a career .846 OPS. That seems pretty good to me.

[Reds Fanatic]

Reynolds walks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Chapman picks the runner off 1st. 1-3-6. 7-4 Orioles after 7.

[Reds Fanatic]

Koji Uehara in to pitch. Felix Pie in left. Andino stays in to play 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto grounds out to 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lewis walks.

[OldXOhio]

Anyone taking bets on what Stubbs does here?

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs fouls out to 1st. He has had some awful ABs today. 7-4 Orioles mid 8th.

[OldXOhio]

Stubbs' approach at the plate is mind boggling. When exactly does he earn a series off?

[Reds Fanatic]

Cordero in to pitch

[Reds Fanatic]

Andino flies out to center. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great play by Janish. 2 outs.

[757690]

Janiah sooooo overrated defensively. ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Hardy walks.

[WVRedsFan]

Positions 3-4-5 = 0-8 with 7 walks and 4 strikeouts

Positions 3-9 = 4 for 25 with 7 strikeouts.

[Reds Fanatic]

Markakis grounds into a FC. 7-4 Orioles after 8.

Hernandez, Cairo and Janish due up.

[Captain Hook]

Markakis grounds into a FC. 7-4 Orioles after 8.

Hernandez, Cairo and Janish due up.

Sounds like runs to me.:thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

Gregg in to pitch

Hernandez homers to left. 7-5 Orioles.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cairo grounds out to 1st. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen hitting for Janish

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

Offense was ok this series. Pitching went flat.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey flies out to left. Reds lose 7-5.

[CTA513]

Rolen hitting for Janish

Rolen will need a day off to recover

[WVRedsFan]

Offense was ok this series. Pitching went flat.True. Kind of. Reds scored 9 runs in the two losses, with 3 runs coming via the walk. Not spectacular. They scored 10 on Saturday giving them 19 for the series--plenty of runs to win the series, but...

Starters only pitched 15.2 innings allowing 25 hits and 14 runs for an ERA of 8+. They walked 10. Hideous.

The relievers did well allowing 3 runs and 6 hits over 12.1 innings. Still, they walked 7 for an ERA of shortly over 2.

If we get good games from those three, which we didn't we should have left Ballymore with a sweep. Instead we're in fourth place by percentage points behind the Brewers, Cardinals, and Pirates. With Walt being satisfied with what we have, it will probably be a long season.

[SirFelixCat]

First-pitch strikes/Batters faced: H Bailey 15/25; J Arredondo 1/5; A Chapman 2/4; F Cordero 1/4

That's pretty damn gross right there.

Why does Arredondo continue to pitch in close games? He's a walk machine.

[mth123]

First-pitch strikes/Batters faced: H Bailey 15/25; J Arredondo 1/5; A Chapman 2/4; F Cordero 1/4

That's pretty damn gross right there.

Why does Arredondo continue to pitch in close games? He's a walk machine.

Volquez not going 5 + extra innings using up Lecure + Bailey being pulled fairly early = mop up man which is currently Arredondo.

IMO, better starters going longer would keep guys like Arredondo out of harm's way. Volquez is the place to start and the answers aren't in house.

[CrackerJack]

True. Kind of. Reds scored 9 runs in the two losses, with 3 runs coming via the walk. Not spectacular. They scored 10 on Saturday giving them 19 for the series--plenty of runs to win the series, but...

Starters only pitched 15.2 innings allowing 25 hits and 14 runs for an ERA of 8+. They walked 10. Hideous.

The relievers did well allowing 3 runs and 6 hits over 12.1 innings. Still, they walked 7 for an ERA of shortly over 2.

If we get good games from those three, which we didn't we should have left Ballymore with a sweep. Instead we're in fourth place by percentage points behind the Brewers, Cardinals, and Pirates. With Walt being satisfied with what we have, it will probably be a long season.

Jocketty seems to be overrating his pitching staff, that's for sure.

[WVRedsFan]

Volquez not going 5 + extra innings using up Lecure + Bailey being pulled fairly early = mop up man which is currently Arredondo.

IMO, better starters going longer would keep guys like Arredondo out of harm's way. Volquez is the place to start and the answers aren't in house.

If I had my druthers, and I certainly do not, I would move Volquez ASAP before he does any more damage. Heck, I'd DFA him even. Of course, I think the Reds are going to continue to pitch him and hope he gets lined out, but I can't see it. Wayne gambled that EV would someday be dominant. It's not likely now. It's the same story over and over.



Jocketty seems to be overrating his pitching staff, that's for sure.Yes. It makes you wonder what team he's been watching. He likes Janish for his defense (who doesn't, but hitting? It is not a one-dimentional game), he has no problem with left field, and he thinks we have dominant pitching. Keep thinking that way, Walt. The rest of the NL Central will thank you at the end of the season.

[Tony Cloninger]

Stubbs' approach at the plate is mind boggling. When exactly does he earn a series off?


I got called out for an Epic FAIL when i brought this up during the LA series when he was SO on pitches down the middle or swinging at balls. I mean no idea or clue of any pitch recognition whatsoever.... and yes he is young but he is regressing to even worse than last year ...as the year is going on.

[Tony Cloninger]

True. Kind of. Reds scored 9 runs in the two losses, with 3 runs coming via the walk. Not spectacular. They scored 10 on Saturday giving them 19 for the series--plenty of runs to win the series, but...

Starters only pitched 15.2 innings allowing 25 hits and 14 runs for an ERA of 8+. They walked 10. Hideous.

The relievers did well allowing 3 runs and 6 hits over 12.1 innings. Still, they walked 7 for an ERA of shortly over 2.

If we get good games from those three, which we didn't we should have left Ballymore with a sweep. Instead we're in fourth place by percentage points behind the Brewers, Cardinals, and Pirates. With Walt being satisfied with what we have, it will probably be a long season.


I am getting as jaded as you can be sometimes. :D

Of course the offense hits better and NOWQ the pitching goes back south again...... then it will be the bullpen blowing some games....then the offense will blow again and not do anything while the pitching looks great.

Mediocrity..... Catch the fever.