7/28/11 - Mets at Reds

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds lineup:



Stubbs 8
Renteria 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Heisey 7
Bruce 9
Hernandez 2
Frazier 5
Bailey 1

[reds1869]

Glad to see Frazier at third! Hopefully Yonder can get some playing time as well, he looked better in left than I expected; he took very good routes that compensated for his speed a bit. Of all the lineups Dusty has trotted out recently I think this is my favorite.

[cumberlandreds]

At least Frazier is in there. It took getting rid of Gomes and bringing Alonso up to get Dusty to play Heisey. What warped way to get business done.

[cumberlandreds]

Meet the Mets.

J. Reyes ss
J. Turner 2b
D. Murphy 1b
D. Wright 3b
A. Pagan cf
J. Bay lf
L. Duda rf
J. Thole c
C. Capuano p

[CTA513]

Murphy loves him some Reds pitching.

[cumberlandreds]

Mets score a run in the first. So what's new? 1-0 Mets after 1/2 inning.

[Tony Cloninger]

I thought Bruce had a arm? He had Murphy easy IMO....but decided this time to hit the cut off man when he could have nailed him at home.

[PuffyPig]

I thought Bruce had a arm? He had Murphy easy IMO....but decided this time to hit the cut off man when he could have nailed him at home.


I think the general idea is to do both. If you keep your throw low, the cut off man can either catch it or let it go through. Blame the cut off man if there was a play at the plate.

[Chip R]

Stubbs walks. Renteria flies to LF

[cumberlandreds]

I thought Bruce had a arm? He had Murphy easy IMO....but decided this time to hit the cut off man when he could have nailed him at home.

On a game last week when Bruce didn't hit the cutoff man one of the Reds announcers said Bruce had been told to hit the cutoff man no matter what. That's the only thing I heard about that so it may not be true or maybe I misunderstood. I thought that was rather odd myself to put a blanket on Bruce or anyone like that. :confused:

[cumberlandreds]

Votto drives in a run to tie the game at ONE.

[CySeymour]

Mets have been aggressive on the bases once they get on in this series. The Reds should do the same, especially with Stubbs on base.


pfft, of course Votto doubling reduces the need for that :)

[cumberlandreds]

DatDude doubles off the wall to drive in Votto.

[cumberlandreds]

Heisey K's. Two out

[MikeS21]

Heisey K's. Two out
Sit Him! :lol:

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce Walks

[cumberlandreds]

Wild pitch advances the runners.

[cumberlandreds]

Hernandez K's to end the first. 2-1 Reds after one.

[oneupper]

Hernandez K's to end the first. 2-1 Reds after one.

He's a bum. Trade him :D

[Tony Cloninger]

I think the general idea is to do both. If you keep your throw low, the cut off man can either catch it or let it go through. Blame the cut off man if there was a play at the plate.

And Blame Votto? I would rather eat liver and onions.

They worked the pitcher good that 1st inning. Can they keep doing that? Or will the pitcher make adjustments....and the hitters not? he does have a good change up.

[Tony Cloninger]

Duda gets another hit...Duda....Duda. I love Blazing Saddles.

[cumberlandreds]

And Blame Votto? I would rather eat liver and onions.

They worked the pitcher good that 1st inning. Can they keep doing that? Or will the pitcher make adjustments....and the hitters not? he does have a good change up.

Could be the catcher too. He usually tells the cutoff man to cutoff.

[cumberlandreds]

Mets go out in the 2nd. Fraziers lines out to start the Reds 2nd.

[PuffyPig]

Could be the catcher too. He usually tells the cutoff man to cutoff.

Very good point. He's in the best position to see whether the throw has a chance to beat the runner.

[cumberlandreds]

Reds out in order in the 2nd. 2-1 Reds

[cumberlandreds]

Mets out in order very quickly. 2-1 Reds in the third.

[cumberlandreds]

Bailey only 31 pitches in 3 innings.

[cumberlandreds]

ER singles to start the 3rd.

[cumberlandreds]

6-4-3 double play by Votto.

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips doubles down the LF line.

[cumberlandreds]

Heisey GO to SS deep in the hole. Inning over. 2-1 Reds after three.

[cumberlandreds]

Murphy is cooled down. He only walked this AB.

[cumberlandreds]

Hit by Wright and the first two are on base.

[CTA513]

Thats all on Bailey for not getting the out.

[cumberlandreds]

Pagan beats out a sacrifice bunt. Things are looking bleak now.

[Caveat Emperor]

Thats all on Bailey for not getting the out.

Without having seen it, I don't know. Pagan can absolutely fly, so if he laid down a good bunt, I can easily see him beating it out.

[cumberlandreds]

Bay K's for the first out.

[BCubb2003]

Without having seen it, I don't know. Pagan can absolutely fly, so if he laid down a good bunt, I can easily see him beating it out.

Bailey was kind of slow to get to the ball and throw it.

[Caveat Emperor]

Duda v. Tabata

Which was more likely named by an infant just making noises?

[CTA513]

Mistake made earlier and now Bailey gives up a 3 run double.

[cumberlandreds]

Duda clears the bases with a double. 4-2 Mets

[Caveat Emperor]

Cool, well at least I can go back to getting work done.

[Chip R]

Oy.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

A 3-run double on an 0-2 pitch. Good god this team is beyond words.

[Kc61]

A 3-run double on an 0-2 pitch. Good god this team is beyond words.

Thought it was a 1-2 pitch.

Still terrible.

Team is still beyond words.

[PuffyPig]

A 3-run double on an 0-2 pitch. Good god this team is beyond words.


From Gameday it looks like a hanging curveball. Was it?

[Kc61]

From Gameday it looks like a hanging curveball. Was it?

Yes.

[cumberlandreds]

From Gameday it looks like a hanging curveball. Was it?

Brantley said it was.

[cumberlandreds]

Thole singles in another run. 5-2 Mets.

[Tony Cloninger]

Bailey was kind of slow to get to the ball and throw it.

Keith Hernandez is on Bailey for taking his time...no sense of urgency (Sounds like the whole Reds team really)...and NOT knowing that Pagan is fast.

[757690]

Really have to wonder if Homer will ever turn the corner.

He keeps making mental mistakes over and over again.

[Kc61]

5-2. It's not easy to lose four straight in a series at home.

Doesn't happen much.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Bailey has the mental capacity of EV ... One mistake and it avalanches into a game-deciding monster inning.

Hopefully there are no scouts in the stands.

[cumberlandreds]

Really have to wonder if Homer will ever turn the corner.

He keeps making mental mistakes over and over again.

You sure do have to wonder. I thought this would be a break out year for him. But injury and the same old mistakes keep on coming from him.

Mets finally out in the 4th. 5-2 Mets.

[cumberlandreds]

5-2. It's not easy to lose four straight in a series at home.

Doesn't happen much.

It's hard to sweep a three game series much less a four game series. But it looks like the Mets are going to do it.

[Kc61]

Bailey has the mental capacity of EV ... One mistake and it avalanches into a game-deciding monster inning.

Hopefully there are no scouts in the stands.

Thing is that Bailey had Duda right where he wanted him. 1-2 count. Just threw him a lollipop.

You really wonder what Walt will do.

On the one hand, this season is over, there is no reason to overpay to "buy."

On the other hand, the team can't just sit still. Too many of these players just haven't developed any consistency.

[bucksfan2]

This team is just awe inspiring.

[cumberlandreds]

Frazier with a two out double. That will earn him a seat on the bench for the weekend, I'm sure.

[klw]

double for Frazier, does Dusty PH for Bailey?

[cumberlandreds]

double for Frazier, does Dusty PH for Bailey?

No Bailey is hitting.

[cumberlandreds]

double for Frazier, does Dusty PH for Bailey?

Why should he? Bailey singles in a run. :lol:

[klw]

No Bailey is hitting.

Dusty content in a slow ride to Malaiseville avoids the desperation move of pinch hitting in the bottom of 4 down 3.

[cumberlandreds]

Stubbs pops out to end the 4th. 5-3 Mets

[klw]

Or he knew Bailey would single in the run. 5-3 Mets. Dusty I apologize.

[BCubb2003]

This team is just awe inspiring.

There's a thin line between awesome and awful.

[RichRed]

Bailey would have to give up 12 runs and call Hank Aaron overrated before Dusty would pull him before getting through the 5th.

[CTA513]

Murphy wishes this series would never end

[VR]

47 baserunners so far today by Bailey.

[redsfaninbsg]

Why is he still in the game?

[cumberlandreds]

The Merry go round continues. Pagan singles in a run. bases still loaded and the bullpen is just now going. I think everyone has given up including the manager,coaches,fans and players.

[cumberlandreds]

Why is he still in the game?

Dusty nodded off and Price just nudged him awake.

[CTA513]

another 3 run double given up by Bailey, unfortunately it wasn't by Murphy.

[cumberlandreds]

Bay a bases clearing double. 9-3 and good-bye 2011 season.

[VR]

At least Homer won't get offerred that 6 yr 72M contract this offseason.

[redsfaninbsg]

Pathetic, really, pathetic.

[Tony Cloninger]

Ladies and gentleman.... You're 1982 Cincinnati reds.

[CTA513]

LeCure now in to hold it down

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Murphy wishes this series would never end

But that wouldn't be fair to the Giants, who are eagerly awaiting their series here to begin :D

[traderumor]

Boy, this rotation, who do you keep at this point? Cueto? OK. Leake? Maybe. Anyone else?

Bailey will be on the DL tomorrow with a neck whip injury this time.

[757690]

Ladies and gentleman.... You're 1982 Cincinnati reds.

This team is nothing like 1982. Mike Lum was arguing for more playing time in 1982.

However, the similarities between this team and the 1971 Reds are astounding.

[Chip R]

If the Mets played the Reds 162 games, would the Mets go 162-0?

[traderumor]

Ladies and gentleman.... You're 1982 Cincinnati reds.Nah, they could pitch a little, couldn't hit. Void of talent, also.

More like 1971, 1991, and 2001-2009.

[BCubb2003]

Boy, this rotation, who do you keep at this point? Cueto? OK. Leake? Maybe. Anyone else?

Bailey will be on the DL tomorrow with a neck whip injury this time.

I thought Bailey had finally found it, and the rotation was in good shape, except for Arroyo.

[Kc61]

Mets are 8-11 with RISP today.

[Edskin]

Last year was annoying; kind of glad we are back to being out of the race by August 1st.... That's what I'm used to.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Will we even finish .500? The playoffs are certainly out, but can we even post back-to-back winning records at this point? Five under with 50-some to play isn't impossible, but it's becoming increasingly unlikely by the day.

[traderumor]

I'm starting to hate GABP from a playability standpoint. Hitters come in here with such confidence, and then when we throw out marginal arms to boot, and its BP, series after series. The other team can be good offensively (Mets), the other team can be marginal offensively (Dodgers), or they can be a horrible offense (Pirates) and they start mashing.

Some of its our pitching, but I think it also springs from the aggressive approach teams employ when they come to play here. Sort of the opposite effect that Petco has on hitters/pitchers.

[Tony Cloninger]

This team is nothing like 1982. Mike Lum was arguing for more playing time in 1982.

However, the similarities between this team and the 1971 Reds are astounding.

:laugh: I was kidding! Mike Lum left after 1978....it was Mike Vail who was demanding playing time.

This is more like 1991 and 1993 really. 1971 that team had HOF hitters at 3 positions. NO FA..... trades were easier to make based on what you needed NOT prospects and what the contract status was.

[traderumor]

I thought Bailey had finally found it, and the rotation was in good shape, except for Arroyo.Well, you wouldn't have been hearing me sing that song. Now, we lose Rolen's D and Votto's been playing a bad 1b, and our defense reliant rotation is exposed.

[Tony Cloninger]

I'm starting to hate GABP from a playability standpoint. Hitters come in here with such confidence, and then when we throw out marginal arms to boot, and its BP, series after series. The other team can be good offensively (Mets), the other team can be marginal offensively (Dodgers), or they can be a horrible offense (Pirates) and they start mashing.

Some of its our pitching, but I think it also springs from the aggressive approach teams employ when they come to play here. Sort of the opposite effect that Petco has on hitters/pitchers.

Maybe these pitchers need to back off some hitters from the plate to avoid this "confidence"

[oneupper]

Well, you wouldn't have been hearing me sing that song. Now, we lose Rolen's D and Votto's been playing a bad 1b, and our defense reliant rotation is exposed.

Bailey will shut down the Astros next week and we'll all think he's good again.

[traderumor]

Maybe these pitchers need to back off some hitters from the plate to avoid this "confidence"With what? Half of them can't break an egg with their fastball :lol:

[Tony Cloninger]

With what? Half of them can't break an egg with their fastball :lol:

Pitchers with less stuff could do that. Browning started doing that a little after that awful 1st half of 1987.

[klw]

LeCure gets them out of the inning 9-3 Mets.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

I'm starting to hate GABP from a playability standpoint. Hitters come in here with such confidence, and then when we throw out marginal arms to boot, and its BP, series after series. The other team can be good offensively (Mets), the other team can be marginal offensively (Dodgers), or they can be a horrible offense (Pirates) and they start mashing.

Some of its our pitching, but I think it also springs from the aggressive approach teams employ when they come to play here. Sort of the opposite effect that Petco has on hitters/pitchers.

And Jim Bowden and John Allen continue to haunt this team.

Short fences ---> more home runs for Griffey and Dunn ---> more tickets sold ---> more money

[Homer Bailey]

Hey guys, is it still the hitting?

Oh, and Lecure for the rotation in Arroyo's spot please.

[Edskin]

Honest question.... Has Dusty put Lecure into the game one time when we've either been tied or leading?

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Hey guys, is it still the hitting?

Oh, and Lecure for the rotation in Arroyo's spot please.

Yes.

And the pitching.

[Edskin]

Yes.

And the pitching.

And the defense.

And the chemistry.

And everything else.

[oneupper]

Homer's ERA jumped a full run today. Ouch!

[BCubb2003]

I guess the Reds miss Orlando Cabrera more than anyone realized.

[traderumor]

Hey guys, is it still the hitting?

Oh, and Lecure for the rotation in Arroyo's spot please.That's not bad. Then, top of the list to do for 2012: Chapman to the rotation.

BTW, maybe this will actually work in our favor on the deadline deal front. We will not be considered desperate for a playoff run.

[Kc61]

I guess the Reds miss Orlando Cabrera more than anyone realized.

Cabrera, Rhodes, 2010 Rolen, 2010 Arroyo were good veterans. They are MIA this year. Big loss for the team.

[traderumor]

I guess the Reds miss Orlando Cabrera more than anyone realized.Nah, they're missing 3/5 of an average major league rotation.

[hebroncougar]

Today's team is obviously not Dusty's team.

[Tony Cloninger]

And Jim Bowden and John Allen continue to haunt this team.

Short fences ---> more home runs for Griffey and Dunn ---> more tickets sold ---> more money

Can you move them back in CF and around the LCF/RCF? maybe move the fences back about 5 yards back in those areas?

I know what I am thinking...I just cannot put it quite into words how I would think it could look.

[traderumor]

Can you move them back in CF and around the LCF/RCF? maybe move the fences back about 5 yards back in those areas?

I know what I am thinking...I just cannot put it quite into words how I would think it could look.I think you could certainly do something with the LCF gap and Center field. I'd just take neutral at this point. Or do we get to doctor up the baseballs like they do in Colorado? Get those tball pumpkin balls?

[BCubb2003]

I think you could certainly do something with the LCF gap and Center field. I'd just take neutral at this point. Or do we get to doctor up the baseballs like they do in Colorado? Get those tball pumpkin balls?

Many Kentuckians are Reds fans, so maybe they'd be willing to move the state back a little.

[durl]

Well, today is the day I finally give up hope of this team recovering and making a charge. I had held on to hope after the Braves series, but this is pitiful.

[durl]

Many Kentuckians are Reds fans, so maybe they'd be willing to move the state back a little.

How about an MLB first? Floating fences on the Ohio!! Tell me that won't land Cincinnati the All-Star game!

[Tony Cloninger]

I think you could certainly do something with the LCF gap and Center field. I'd just take neutral at this point. Or do we get to doctor up the baseballs like they do in Colorado? Get those tball pumpkin balls?

How about some of those 1900-1919 baseballs.....with all the tobaccy juice and grime....maybe keep some files in the clubhouse to grind the balls down?

I think with Stubbs in CF they can move the fences back and be OK with his speed covering the D.

Would not solve all the problems..... obviously.

[Tony Cloninger]

Many Kentuckians are Reds fans, so maybe they'd be willing to move the state back a little.

We are trying to have a serious conversation here. :D

[oneupper]

Cairo Homers 9-7!

[klw]

On the plus side Bailey did have a better outing than Shields did yesterday. Only 9 ER in 4 innings instead of Shields' 10 runs in 4.

[CySeymour]

Cairo Homers 9-7!

Well that helps! :beerme:

[klw]

This game may not be over yet. There is a pulse.

[CySeymour]

This game may not be over yet. There is a pulse.

Come on, Joey! We need a homer!!!

[klw]

I'm not dead yet.
‪Monty Python-Bring out your dead!‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grbSQ6O6kbs)

[klw]

Come on, Joey! We need a homer!!!

How about a harmless ground out to end the inning?

[CySeymour]

How about a harmless ground out to end the inning?

not quite what I had in mind :(

[Hoosier Red]

I think you could certainly do something with the LCF gap and Center field. I'd just take neutral at this point. Or do we get to doctor up the baseballs like they do in Colorado? Get those tball pumpkin balls?

The problem is that LCF and CF are about average for the league. Really outside of straight down the line in RF, the dimensions aren't too small. Maybe you back it up because the ball flies out of GABP but to think that the dimensions to all fields are small is incorrect.

[klw]

Heisey with the one out double.

[klw]

The Bruce! doubles in Heisey! 9-8 game!

[Tony Cloninger]

The problem is that LCF and CF are about average for the league. Really outside of straight down the line in RF, the dimensions aren't too small. Maybe you back it up because the ball flies out of GABP but to think that the dimensions to all fields are small is incorrect.

Just to at least even it out? Is that not how the Polo Grounds were....DEEP to LCF/CF/RCF but short down the lines?

Bruce goes the other way and discovers that LF does exist!

[CySeymour]

The Bruce! doubles in Heisey! 9-8 game!

The Boss!!!!!

[klw]

The Bruce! stranded on second. 9-8 Pets going to the 8th.

[traderumor]

The problem is that LCF and CF are about average for the league. Really outside of straight down the line in RF, the dimensions aren't too small. Maybe you back it up because the ball flies out of GABP but to think that the dimensions to all fields are small is incorrect.Infamously small gaps. Even though the footage is the same, the gaps are very small. It probably is what it is, but there's just no death valley in the park. Even Citizens bank has a few death valleys due to configuration. As fast as the Reds move, we better put our order in for the next ballpark they build in about 2030 :laugh:

[Tony Cloninger]

Infamously small gaps. Even though the footage is the same, the gaps are very small. It probably is what it is, but there's just no death valley in the park. Even Citizens bank has a few death valleys due to configuration. As fast as the Reds move, we better put our order in for the next ballpark they build in about 2030 :laugh:

Good comp. Philly park is not exactly big either but has way deeper gaps and alleys to offset the smallish LF/RF walls and lines.

[11larkin11]

I'm not one to complain about Dusty. Ever. But someone explain this because maybe I'm missing it.

Janish PHing instead of Yonder. OK, that means Yonder will bat third for Renteria in a double switch right? No, Renteria hits. Anyone got anything on that one?

[Homer Bailey]

Wait a second.... Paul Janish just pinch hit??????

[oneupper]

I'm not one to complain about Dusty. Ever. But someone explain this because maybe I'm missing it.

Janish PHing instead of Yonder. OK, that means Yonder will bat third for Renteria in a double switch right? No, Renteria hits. Anyone got anything on that one?

It's double switching for the sake of double switching. Chapman came in for Frazier. So Janish came in for Arredondo in the 9th spot.

The advantage if you will, is that Chapman can pitch the ninth.
The disadvantage is that Janish is your leadoff hitter and the Mets manager knows it.

[RichRed]

I'm not one to complain about Dusty. Ever. But someone explain this because maybe I'm missing it.

Janish PHing instead of Yonder. OK, that means Yonder will bat third for Renteria in a double switch right? No, Renteria hits. Anyone got anything on that one?

Saving Yonder for the walkoff in the bottom of the 9th?

/got nothin'

[traderumor]

It's double switching for the sake of double switching. Chapman came in for Frazier. So Janish came in for Arredondo in the 9th spot.

The advantage if you will, is that Chapman can pitch the ninth.
The disadvantage is that Janish is your leadoff hitter and the Mets manager knows it.
Which is then not done, but they bring in Ondrusek.

[oneupper]

Which is then not done, but they bring in Ondrusek.

You can only lead your horse to the water. Can't make him drink. :confused:

[PuffyPig]

It's double switching for the sake of double switching. Chapman came in for Frazier. So Janish came in for Arredondo in the 9th spot.

The advantage if you will, is that Chapman can pitch the ninth.
The disadvantage is that Janish is your leadoff hitter and the Mets manager knows it.

If you didn't double switch, you would have had to PH anyway.

Perhaps Chapman would have gone 2 if he had thrown few pitches.

[BCubb2003]

I'm not trusting Ondrusek these days.

[klw]

Logan struggling, lefty up. Oh I don't know maybe use Bray here????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oneupper]

If you didn't double switch, you would have had to PH anyway.

Perhaps Chapman would have gone 2 if he had thrown few pitches.

Perhaps. And perhaps bringing in Ondrusek to pitch to the righties in the 8th and Chapman for the lefties in the 9th could have made more sense, too.

Janish went to bat and Yonder didn't. Bottom line.

[Kc61]

Logan facing a lot of lefty hitters.

[fisch11]

Ondrusek's control has left the building.

[RichRed]

Logan facing a lot of lefty hitters.

Just like Masset the other night.

[Kc61]

Wild pitch gives the Mets a two run lead.

[redsfaninbsg]

Toothpick strikes again, I see. Where's Brutus to defend this move?

[CTA513]

Let Janish finish the inning and have Ondrusek play 3rd

[Kc61]

Probably saving Bray for extra innings, LOL.

Bottom of the ninth coming in this in this wonderful series.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

The Reds are playing bad, have horrible luck, and have Dusty Baker. That's a bit much to overcome.

[redsfaninbsg]

I'm a season ticket holder and if Dusty is brought back I'm not buying them. I'm not spending that much money to watch this stupidity.

[fisch11]

I can see us scoring 1 run and turning a blowout loss into another 1 run loss. That would make sense the way things have gone lately.

[RichRed]

I expect to see Dusty dragging the 1990 World Series trophy behind his car in the parking lot after the game, ala Costanza, telling Walt to "sit on it and rotate."

[fisch11]

Haha....stupid wild pitch.

[CTA513]

and now Votto homers to lead off the 9th.

:laugh:

[BCubb2003]

I can see us scoring 1 run and turning a blowout loss into another 1 run loss. That would make sense the way things have gone lately.

Excellent.

[RollyInRaleigh]

That wild pitch/passed ball should have never happened. That ball has to be blocked. Lazy. Move the feet and block the baseball. C'mon. This team needs someone to turn over some tables. Wake up!!!!!

Now Votto homers. Unbelievable.

[TheBurn]

Joey goes yard :clap: figures... :D

[fisch11]

Just need 2 more of those.

[signalhome]

Would have been a tie game.

I am not and never have been a Dusty fan, but I usually refrain from complaining about him due to the backlash that occurs from some for doing so.

But good lord, I would love to know his thought process on the bullpen and lineup management today.

[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 - 116
21. Frank McCormick - 110
22. Dave Parker - 107
23. Joey Votto - 106
24. Chris Sabo - 104
25. Dave Concepcion - 101

[redsfaninbsg]

Dusty has no plan, it's hope and pray.

[PuffyPig]

Perhaps. And perhaps bringing in Ondrusek to pitch to the righties in the 8th and Chapman for the lefties in the 9th could have made more sense, too.



Chapman faced a PH, SH, RH, and LH.

Odrusek faced RH, LH, RH, LH, RH.

Not seeing the difference.

[Hoosier Red]

That wild pitch/passed ball should have never happened. That ball has to be blocked. Lazy. Move the feet and block the baseball. C'mon. This team needs someone to turn over some tables. Wake up!!!!!

Now Votto homers. Unbelievable.

I love Ramon's bat, but the next pitch in the dirt he blocks today will be the first.

[fisch11]

First time the Reds have had 10 extra base hits in a game since '05. And possibly in a losing effort.

[klw]

All up to the Bruce! to continue this.

[Kc61]

I don't blame Dusty for the loss, if they lose. Don't agree with all his moves. But this is on the players.

This is on Bailey, Ondrusek, Hernandez.

[CTA513]

Bruce flies out to end the game.

[CrackerJack]

Ondrusek has killed this team his last 3 outings eh...great choice Dusty

[PuffyPig]

This game is typical of our season.

Just do enough to lose.

Normally I would be happy with the attempted comeback, but this story is just getting old.

[klw]

ball game 10-9 Mets. First four game sweep by the Mets in Cincy ever.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

And the 2011 Cincinnati Reds have officially jumped the shark.

Getting swept in 4-game home series against the Mets will do that every time.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Tired of hearing Welch tell us that the Reds showed a lot of heart. They have showed little heart, giving away games like today by not executing a basic fundamental of the game. Give me Marty, telling it like it is, any day. Right now, the Reds are basically terrible. .

[traderumor]

I love Ramon's bat, but the next pitch in the dirt he blocks today will be the first.That's two in the late innings within a week. I commented on the lazy way he went after one for Willis Sunday night that put the eventual tying run in scoring position.

But, he came with that wart. That was brought up as a glaring weakness from his time in Baltimore. Don't say we weren't warned. In fairness, his bat has more than made up for defensive lapses in his time here. Just is very poor timing when your team is reeling to decide you're going to be a part of the problem.

[traderumor]

ball game 10-9 Mets. First four game sweep by the Mets in Cincy ever.By one of their most wonderfully mediocre teams.

[PuffyPig]

I don't blame Dusty for the loss, if they lose. Don't agree with all his moves.


The bullpen gave up 1 run in 5 innings.

The "subs" were 1-2, with 1 run and 3 RBI's.

[Tony Cloninger]

Joey Votto is lobbying for a DH job somewhere.....he really isn't paying attention at all defensively for the last two weeks.... that worries me.

[CTA513]

Joey Votto is lobbying for a DH job somewhere.....he really isn't paying attention at all defensively for the last two weeks.... that worries me.

Sounds like he fits right in with the rest of the club

[757690]

This game is typical of our season.

Just do enough to lose.

Normally I would be happy with the attempted comeback, but this story is just getting old.

Was thinking the same thing.

I predict the Reds finish in 2nd, 1 game behind the Pirates, after coming back from 4 games down with a week to play.

[LincolnparkRed]

First time the Reds have had 10 extra base hits in a game since '05. And possibly in a losing effort.

How is that possible with the 6 homer games that they had vs. the Cubs in 2008?

[Tony Cloninger]

No excuses for Homer BUT this i saw somewhere and I am posting it here......

Date/Earned Runs Given up/Catcher

May 5 – 1 – Hanigan
May 10 – 0 – Hanigan
May 16 – 3 – Hanigan
May 21 – 2 – Hanigan
May 26 – 4 – Hanigan
June 26 – 5 – Hernandez
July 2 – 2 – Hanigan
July 7 – 5 – Hernandez
July 17 – 1 – Hanigan
July 23 – 2 – Hanigan
July 28 – 9 – Hernandez

Homer’s three worst starts are with Ramon catching. In fact, Homer hasn’t had a single good start with Ramon catching or a bad start with Hanigan catching.

Normally, Ramon catches Cueto and Willis. Hanigan catches Arroyo and Bailey. They alternate with Leake.

[edabbs44]

Check out Homer's game log, there is also a trend regarding quality of competition.

[redsfandan]

Interesting post-game comments by Cairo. I wonder who he'll be traded to. ...

[cumberlandreds]

I love Ramon's bat, but the next pitch in the dirt he blocks today will be the first.

Hernandez can be really lazy behind the plate. He reaches a lot for balls in the dirt without shifting his body to block them. That could be a big reason no one has already traded for him. If we can see this you know other teams do.

[OldXOhio]

Will we even finish .500? The playoffs are certainly out, but can we even post back-to-back winning records at this point? Five under with 50-some to play isn't impossible, but it's becoming increasingly unlikely by the day.

Does it even matter? Seriously who cares if we do and I don't say that in a flippant manner. Anything short of another playoff appearance this season is a failure. Nothing to build on here with moral victories and the like. The 2011 season will go down as a colossal bust for the team, its manager and certainly its GM.