4/22/12 - Reds at Cubs

[Reds Fanatic]

Starting Lineups:

REDS

Cozart 6
Stubbs 8
Votto 3
Ludwick 7
Bruce 9
Rolen 5
Harris 4
Hanigan 2
Cueto 1

CUBS

DeJesus 9
Campana 8
Castro 6
LaHair 3
Soriano 7
Stewart 5
Soto 2
DeWitt 4
Wells 1

[traderumor]

Will Wells pull a Maholm? 3 starts in AAA, 9.42 ERA, 3 HR, 10 K/6 BB

But career vs. Reds, 9 starts, 4-1, 3.88 ERA, 9 HR, 30 K/15 BB

I wonder what the politics are for calling up Wells ahead of Casey Coleman? He seems to be the more deserving first call-up. Maybe its just timing.

[GAC]

Ya just can't lose to a guy who didn't even make the starting club and got demoted to AAA. :D

[Kc61]

Last game of a long road trip, day off tomorrow, Reds need to stay focused and sharp today. One way to judge Dusty in 2012 is to see if the Reds play good ball on days like this.

Cueto pitching, should be a win today, let's hope the Reds have a good game.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart pops out to the catcher.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs walks

[elfmanvt07]

It's so refreshing to see Drew not swinging at everything.

[GAC]

chat is open!

[Tom Servo]

Vintage Soriano defense. I can dig it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Soriano is an adventure in Left. Bloop double for Votto.

[GAC]

Soriano LOL

[Reds Fanatic]

Good AB. Ludwick walks. Bases loaded for Bruce.

[GAC]

Ludwick BB that was a close pitch

[Kc61]

Not a bad at bat by Ludwick. Lefty Bruce on deck, Ludwick got two early strikes, waited the pitcher out.

Very close pitch for ball four, but that's going deep in the count against a so-so pitcher.

[Kc61]

Bags full, one out, full count on Bruce.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[RBA]

big K.

[Tom Servo]

Well that's a terribly disappointing result to an otherwise good at-bat.

[Tom Servo]

:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen chased a low inside pitch and strikes out swinging.

[GAC]

:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:

Exactly. That was simply unacceptable with one out and bases loaded.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Wow

[VR]

Jay's OpS has been in the .400's for over 2 years with the sacks full. Pressing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wells threw 31 pitches that inning.

[smith288]

Rolen looks about as washed up as one can look.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Pathetic. This isn't going to get better in any meaningful, sustained way. Walt needs to do something.

[Kc61]

I thought Wells did a heck of a good job there. He threw excellent decision pitches to Ludwick (tough call), Bruce and Rolen.

Threw 31 pitches, so maybe the Reds will get to him later on.

Bruce, the lefty hitter, was the key man there, he needed to hit the fly ball.

[Reds Fanatic]

DeJesus strikes out swinging.

[lollipopcurve]

Bruce, the lefty hitter, was the key man there, he needed to hit the fly ball.

Yep. Trying to yank the ball instead of staying in the middle of the field.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great effort by Rolen. Infield hit for Campana

[GAC]

What an effort by Rolen

[Reds Fanatic]

Balk moves Campana to 2nd.

[Tom Servo]

I hate Campana, he's like the outfield Eckstein.

[oneupper]

Balk moves Campana to 2nd.

I don't know all the balk rules. What did Cueto do?

[Reds Fanatic]

I don't know all the balk rules. What did Cueto do?

Basically it was a quick pickoff move to 1st and I guess they said he did not really step toward 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Castro strikes out swinging. 2 Ks. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

LaHair grounds out to 1st. 0-0 after 1.

[oneupper]

Basically it was a quick pickoff move to 1st and I guess they said he did not really step toward 1st.

Shame, 'cause it was a great move, and they might have had him.

[Kc61]

Inning over.

Key now is to keep working this Wells guy, keep getting him into trouble, eventually the floodgates should open.

No quick innings allowed.

[Reds Fanatic]

Harris flies out to shallow right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan singles to right center.

[GAC]

I'll be the first to say it today.....

Harris has no business being on this club.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto out on a pop out bunt attempt to Wells.

[Tom Servo]

Wells you sneaky SOB...

[Kc61]

Cueto up to bunt, fails to sacrifice.

Dusty loves to bunt, yet his players all seem like poor bunters.

[smith288]

I'll be the first to say it today.....

Harris has no business being on this club.

I said that to myself when I saw him in the lineup.

[Tom Servo]

Off the bat I thought Cozart got more of that. Ah well.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to left. 0-0 mid 2nd.

[GAC]

Soriano finally catches one :D

[Reds Fanatic]

I'll be the first to say it today.....

Harris has no business being on this club.

Yes. Now 2 for 24 on the year. They have to come up with some better options off the bench than this.

[Kc61]

I said that to myself when I saw him in the lineup.

Harris is off to a terrible start, I think he's better than this, but the numbers are what they are.

In a way, he's been a fortunate choice because he plays second base and can play when Phillips rests the hammy.

But eventually the Reds should have a stronger lefty hitter off the bench and Harris should go. Valdez is the middle infielder and the Reds can't afford two weak hitting middle infielders on the bench. They need an offensive player and neither Harris nor Valdez is.

[smith288]

Can't Frazier play second??

[Kc61]

Can't Frazier play second??

My understanding is that it's his worst infield position.

[MikeS21]

Can't Frazier play second??
Probably in a pinch, but I don't see him as an offensive force, either.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fly balls are going to be hard today as Stubbs struggled with that one before catching it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stewart lines a single to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soto strikes out swinging. 3 Ks for Cueto. 2 outs.

[GAC]

In a way, he's been a fortunate choice because he plays second base and can play when Phillips rests the hammy.


Yes. Now 2 for 24 on the year. They have to come up with some better options off the bench than this.

Todd Frazier at 2B over Harris.

[Kc61]

I think the Francisco trade has had an impact on the Reds. At least with JF, even with very few lefty hitters, the Reds had a potent lefty bat on the bench to hit righties.

No problem trading him for a good arm, but Harris really not an ample replacement. If you are going to have only three lefty bats on the team, at least make them good offensive players. Harris has had a decent career as a backup, but is older now and doesn't seem to have much left.

I think the Reds should have at least two more good lefty or switch hitting bats. But at least one. . . .

Against a below average righty pitcher like Wells, it would help a lot.

[Reds Fanatic]

DeWitt strikes out swinging. 4 Ks. 0-0 after 2.

[jojo]

If the Reds can put a couple of runs together this should be a drama free afternoon...

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs singles to center.

[GAC]

Stubbs leadoff single

[Kc61]

Todd Frazier at 2B over Harris.

If I recall, when Frazier played some second base in the minor leagues, it didn't really work out. I don't think the Reds view Todd as an option for second base.

I mean, they could also play Mesoraco at second. Or Mike Leake, he hits ok. But it doesn't make them second basemen.

Hopefully with two days off today and tomorrow, Phillips will be much improved by Tuesday. Also hopefully, the weather will warm up quickly for Brandon. Reds don't have a backup who can replace Brandon's bat.

[Tom Servo]

Alright! 1-0 Reds on the Votto double.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines a double to left center. 1-0 Reds!

[jojo]

The cubs' broadcast team is explaining triple slash stats to cubbie fans.....

[GAC]

Votto gapper shot 1-0 Reds

[Kc61]

Hitting Stubbs before Votto could be Dusty's best move ever as a Reds manager.

[Tom Servo]

The cubs' broadcast team is explaining triple slash stats to cubbie fans.....
Kind of like teaching chimps algebra.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick lines out to center. Votto kind of tripped at 2nd.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce not doing so hot.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce grounds out to 2nd. Votto to 3rd. Looks like Votto is ok.

[jojo]

Bruce not doing so hot.

Productive out.

[Kc61]

Ok, Rolen, it's time to get going here. Do something productive.

Reds offense is just annoying as can be. C'mon.

[Tom Servo]

Alright Scotty. 2-0 Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bloop single to right for Rolen. 2-0 Reds!

[jojo]

Unless the wind causes something nuts, this one is over.

[Kc61]

Nice piece of hitting by Rolen, as they say. Opposite field RBI hit.

[GAC]

Gym Shorts with a bloop single and RBI 2-0 Reds now

[Tom Servo]

Willie Harris does what Willie Harris does.

[Reds Fanatic]

Harris grounds out to Wells. 2-0 Reds mid 3rd.

[Kc61]

Unless the wind causes something nuts, this one is over.

Too soon to tell. The key is whether Chapman pitches.

If yes, the Reds win. If no, they generally lose.

[Nasty_Boy]

Too soon to tell. The key is whether Chapman pitches.

If yes, the Reds win. If no, they generally lose.

I'd like to think Chapman not pitching means Cueto went the distance or at least 8... As Jojo said, would love a "drama free" afternoon!

[Reds Fanatic]

Wells is making Cueto work here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wells flies out to center. 10 pitch AB.

[TheNext44]

Too soon to tell. The key is whether Chapman pitches.

If yes, the Reds win. If no, they generally lose.

I hope that doesn't continue. I don't think Chapman can handle 102 games pitched this season ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

DeJesus singles to left.

[Tom Servo]

I hate you Tony Campana.

[Kc61]

43 pitches for Cueto. 63 for Wells. Darn, Cueto muffed that bunt.

[Reds Fanatic]

Campana reaches on a bunt that Cueto can't handle. 1st and 2nd.

[Kc61]

Castro up now with two on. That bunt play should have been an out. Now Reds face some trouble.

[Reds Fanatic]

Castro flies out to right. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

I'd like to think Chapman not pitching means Cueto went the distance or at least 8... As Jojo said, would love a "drama free" afternoon!

Cueto's pitch count is climbing. I'd be delighted with 7 innings and the lead.

Tough conditions out there too.

[Reds Fanatic]

LaHair walks. Bases loaded.

[Kc61]

Bags full on the walk. Two out. Soriano up.

[Kc61]

Force out, Cubs don't score.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soriano grounds into a 6-4 FC. 2-0 Reds after 3.

[Kc61]

Cueto with 56 pitches, Wells with 63, through three innings. We'll see some relievers today. Reds should have just about everyone available, except Simon who pitched multi-innings yesterday.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan leads off with a walk

[Kc61]

Hanigan knows how to work a count. Cueto doesn't know how to bunt.

[Tom Servo]

Reds should have just about everyone available, except Simon who pitched multi-innings yesterday.
And that's not a bad thing; that's a good thing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good bunt by Cueto moves Hanigan to 2nd.

[Kc61]

43 pitches for Cueto. 63 for Wells. Darn, Cueto muffed that bunt.


And that's not a bad thing; that's a good thing.

Simon's fine if kept to his role. Mop up pitcher for multiple innings in totally one-sided games.

[Kc61]

Cozart working the count, Wells at 76 pitches. Walks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart walks. Now 4 walks by Wells.

[HokieRed]

Simon's fine if kept to his role. Mop up pitcher for multiple innings in totally one-sided games.

This team doesn't look like it's going to have a lot of one-sided games, at least ones in which it is way ahead.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs grounds into a 6-4 FC. 1st and 3rd.

[Kc61]

This team doesn't look like it's going to have a lot of one-sided games, at least ones in which it is way ahead.

We'll see, maybe Walt will make a trade.

[Kc61]

Bases loaded for Ludwick.

[Reds Fanatic]

3rd walk of the inning as Votto walks.

[HokieRed]

We'll see, maybe Walt will make a trade.

What will we trade? Of course Rz will mostly say "Bailey" but he's easily our 3 starter at this point. I don't see how we can afford to trade a starter at this point.

[Tom Servo]

Fail.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick grounds into a 6-4 FC. Reds have left the bases loaded twice in 4 innning. 2-0 Reds mid 4th

[Vottomatic]

Man this team sucks offensively.

[HokieRed]

Man this team sucks offensively.

Is it still early?

[BCubb2003]

BABIP is random, right?

[nate]

BABIP is random, right?

No.

[nate]

Is it still early?

Yes.

[HokieRed]

Yes.

I agree but it's getting later quick.

[BCubb2003]

No.

What is it, then?

[Reds Fanatic]

Stewart strikes out looking. 5 Ks for Cueto.

[Kc61]

What will we trade? Of course Rz will mostly say "Bailey" but he's easily our 3 starter at this point. I don't see how we can afford to trade a starter at this point.

Heisey and a prospect for a lefty hitting outfielder who can play occasional CF.

Several prospects for a lefty hitting outfielder who can play occasional CF.

Sam Lecure for a good lefty hitting bench player.

Heisey, Hanigan, Bray, and a prospect for a veteran cleanup hitter unwanted by his team.

I don't know there are many possible trades out there not involving the Reds front line pitching.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice pitch. Soto strikes out looking. 6 Ks. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

DeWitt grounds out to 2nd. 2-0 Reds after 4.

[nate]

I agree but it's getting later quick.

I find the rate of laterness unchanged.

Maybe it's a West Cost thing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce doubles to right.

[Tom Servo]

That's more like it, Boss.

[nate]

What is it, then?

Fortune cookie version:


Defense
Luck
Changes in Talent


More detail here (http://www.fangraphs.com/library/index.php/offense/babip/)with a number of jumping off points to explore further.

[HokieRed]

I find the rate of laterness unchanged.

Maybe it's a West Cost thing.

That's because you guys are always early.

[GAC]

can we get a clutch hit here sometime soon? Geez

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen flies out to right. Bruce to 3rd. 1 out.

[Kc61]

Rolen moves the runner with a long fly ball. Mr. Wells may be helping Mr. Rolen get his stroke back, a little.

[HokieRed]

Heisey and a prospect for a lefty hitting outfielder who can play occasional CF.

Several prospects for a lefty hitting outfielder who can play occasional CF.

Sam Lecure for a good lefty hitting bench player.

Heisey, Hanigan, Bray, and a prospect for a veteran cleanup hitter unwanted by his team.

I don't know there are many possible trades out there not involving the Reds front line pitching.

I think you're being overly optimistic about what these various offers will bring, especially since the Reds will now be trading from a position of obvious weakness and need. But I hope you're right. Not sure I think this team can do without Hanigan right now, however.

[Tom Servo]

That wasn't even close to working.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ugh. Harris attempts a bunt and bunts it right to Wells how easily throws Bruce out at home.

[GAC]

safety squeeze? stupid stupid stupid

[Tom Servo]

Willie Harris - Out Machine.

[Kc61]

I think you're being overly optimistic about what these various offers will bring, especially since the Reds will now be trading from a position of obvious weakness and need. But I hope you're right. Not sure I think this team can do without Hanigan right now, however.

Not sure that I'm being optimistic, I didn't identify any of the players to be obtained.

I think the Reds need some solid lefty hitters or switch hitters, not stars.

Yes, trading Hanigan would be a risky move.

[RedsManRick]

If Dusty called that one, he's thinking too much...

[Degenerate39]

Get him off this team

[HokieRed]

Does anybody not in Reds management think Willie Harris belongs on a major league roster?

[Reds Fanatic]

Now Harris attempts to steal and is easily out. Does he do anything well?

[BCubb2003]

Fortune cookie version:


Defense
Luck
Changes in Talent


More detail here (http://www.fangraphs.com/library/index.php/offense/babip/)with a number of jumping off points to explore further.

Thanks. I was trying to get at the idea that Ludwick hit the ball hard and didn't really fail, according to BABIP.

[TheNext44]

That was on Bruce. He got a very late break and never should have come home.

[GAC]

Now Harris thrown out stealing. Nothing like taking yourself out of an inning with stupid decisions

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wow, how slow is Willie Harris? Thrown out stealing on a bad throw to second. He's weak.

[HokieRed]

Not sure that I'm being optimistic, I didn't identify any of the players to be obtained.

I think the Reds need some solid lefty hitters or switch hitters, not stars.

I assumed you mean guys who are actually worth having, not just people like Harris who happen to stand on the first base side of the plate.

[Nasty_Boy]

That's back to back ABs that Ludwick has smoked the ball for outs... Is it luck or randomness? Lol

And I am not a fan of Willie Harris or the "plays" that are put on with him at bat or on the bases. Ugh!

[RedsManRick]

Wow. WTG Willie Harris.

[HokieRed]

Classic Dusty Baker inning.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Im just not liking "Wee" Willie Harris much.

[GAC]

That was on Bruce. He got a very late break and never should have come home.

True. But there was no necessity for even calling that play.

[BCubb2003]

Im just not liking "Wee" Willie Harris much.

That's Willie "Mays" Harris.

[Kc61]

I assumed you mean guys who are actually worth having, not just people like Harris who happen to stand on the first base side of the plate.

I think the proposals I outlined would get the Reds guys worth having.

As I've said a thousand times, the Reds are overly right handed, have a bizarre platoon in left field, have no switch hitters (haven't forever), need patient professional hitters, need contact hitters.

Not looking for stars. Just guys who will have the lefty/righty percentages on their side and make consistent contact.

So in games like this they can get an occasional sac fly or key base hit against a sub-par righty starter.

[nate]

The tools needed to measure the smallness of the small ball from that inning are a mere decade away from the prototype phase.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mather pinch hits and is hit by the pitch

DeJesus flies out to left

[OldRightHander]

Now Harris attempts to steal and is easily out. Does he do anything well?

Sit on the bench.

[Reds Fanatic]

Campana grounds to Cueto who bobbles it but just recovers in time to throw out Campana.

[Kc61]

Last few seasons, Dusty's overuse of relievers drove me crazy.

So far this year, Dusty's bunt plays are driving me crazy.

There was no reason for a squeeze play there. Harris is a lefty hitter who can hit a fly ball or run scoring grounder there.

What amazes me about Dusty is that his bunt plays so seldom work. His players don't bunt that well and the plays usually fail. Even the pitchers don't sacrifice that well, or at least it appears so.

[HokieRed]

I think the proposals I outlined would get the Reds guys worth having.

As I've said a thousand times, the Reds are overly right handed, have a bizarre platoon in left field, have no switch hitters (haven't forever), need patient professional hitters, need contact hitters.

Not looking for stars. Just guys who will have the lefty/righty percentages on their side and make consistent contact.

So in games like this they can get an occasional sac fly or key base hit against a sub-par righty starter.

Couldn't agree more. I've been sounding these themes as long as you have. I just think that the trades we made--particularly that for Latos--have used up pretty much all the "fat" in the system, if you will. Trading from here on in is pretty much cutting to the bone.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Sit on the bench.

"Bench me or trade me." ;) Classic Ruizism.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice effort by Cozart. Infield hit for Castro. 1st and 3rd.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Nice effort by Cozart. Infield hit for Castro. 1st and 3rd.

:beerme:

[RollyInRaleigh]

Self destruction.

[Reds Fanatic]

Now a wild pickoff attempts gives the Cubs a run. 2-1 Reds. Actually that is an error on Votto as it went off his glove.

[RollyInRaleigh]

No need to throw over in that situation.

[Tom Servo]

:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:

[Kc61]

Couldn't agree more. I've been sounding these themes as long as you have. I just think that the trades we made--particularly that for Latos--have used up pretty much all the "fat" in the system, if you will. Trading from here on in is pretty much cutting to the bone.

You're right. But they can still swap guys, like Heisey, for a different outfielder who hits lefty and is similar in quality.

And with the Votto and Phillips signings, the team has minor leaguers with no real future because they play first base or second base.

They can still do some things.

[Reds Fanatic]

LaHair singles to center. Tie game 2-2. So much for a drama free afternoon.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Those scoring opportunities are going to haunt.

[GAC]

You're suppose to find ways to win.... not lose.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soriano broken bat soft line out to Cueto. 2-2 after 5.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

This team just isn't that good. Though, after returning last years roster virtually intact (except for Willie Harris and mat Latos), I'm not sure why anyone expected otherwise.

[Kc61]

Two words for this afternoon.

Votto is the first, he will make the Cubs pay for that error.

Chapman is the second.

[GAC]

nice juggling catch by Cueto for the DP

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

If we lose series to the laughable Chicago Cubs ... Well, forget it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rordigo Lopez in to pitch and Mather stays in at 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Hanigan

[Kc61]

This team just isn't that good. Though, after returning last years roster virtually intact (except for Willie Harris and mat Latos), I'm not sure why anyone expected otherwise.

I think the team will be pretty good on the pitching and defense side. Cold stadium, crazy wind, early season, I think those parts of the team will be ok for the Central.

Hitting? No comment.

Hanigan walks, guy really knows how to work a count.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto reaches on a bunt hit as the throw from the catcher hits Cueto in the back. 1st and 2nd.

[OldRightHander]

Nice bunt there.

[Tom Servo]

Two on, no outs, top of the order. No excuse not to take the lead this inning.

[Kc61]

Two on, no out. I sense we are going to see another bunt fest.

[Degenerate39]

This isnt dodgeball, Cubs lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Actually scored as a sacrifice and an error on the catcher.

[GAC]

Cozart also bunting?

Dusty Baker can kiss my bunt!

[Kc61]

Let Cozart hit. He probably can't bunt. Every one of these bunt plays fails.

[Kc61]

Cozart safe on a bunt single. First baseman came off the bag.

Like I said, good idea to bunt there.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice. Great bunt by Cozart and the throws pulls Mather off the base. Bases loaded no outs. Time to blow this one open.

[BCubb2003]

Genius.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs grounds into a 6-4 FC. 3-2 Reds.

[Kc61]

Stubbs with 6-4 Force Out, run scores.

[Tom Servo]

Genius.
Just like Dusty drew it up.

[Reds Fanatic]

The Cozart play was also scored an error on Soto. So 2 errrors on him this inning.

[Kc61]

Cubs should walk Votto.

After his error, he will not miss here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pitching change

[Degenerate39]

Tell Stubbs to steal 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Scott Maine in to pitch

[Kc61]

Tell Stubbs to steal 2nd

Not here. Want Joey to hit. Don't want first base open, they'll walk Joey.

Reds want Joey to hit here.

[Tom Servo]

Cubs should walk Votto.

After his error, he will not miss here.
Unless he does. :(

[Kc61]

Votto fans. Tough break there.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto strikes out swinging.

[Kc61]

Let's go Ludwick, a lefty pitcher, you can handle him. C'mon do something, Reds need a hit here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick hit by the pitch. Bases loaded for Bruce.

[Kc61]

Hit by pitch, bases loaded.

Lefty/lefty spot for Bruce. C'mon Jay.

[Degenerate39]

Please do something here Bruce. Please

[jojo]

Bases juiced.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce has stared at two fastball over the plate so far...

[Kc61]

Not sure what Jay is waiting for. Now 2-2.

Well, he's deep in the count.

[Tom Servo]

Well that works. Good eye, Boss.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce walks in a run. 4-2 Reds!

[Kc61]

Ball four way outside. Even the Reds players wouldn't swing at that.

This game should be 12-2 right now.

[jojo]

Maybe Rolen will make it 8 to 2...

[OldRightHander]

Maybe Rolen will make it 8 to 2...

A bunt and a couple throwing errors?

[Tom Servo]

A bunt and a couple throwing errors?
:lol:

[Kc61]

A bunt and a couple throwing errors?

LOL. Liked that one.

[Tom Servo]

And not a single hit was accounted for that inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen strikes out swinging. 4-2 Reds mid 6th.

[WVRedsFan]

Missed opportunities may haunt in the end

[GAC]

And not a single hit was accounted for that inning.

Pink Floyd will have another hit before the Reds I think

[Vottomatic]

Pink Floyd will have another hit before the Reds I think

Elton John too.

[WVRedsFan]

Pink Floyd will have another hit before the Reds I think
I was thinking Sinatra, but that's a little extreme :).

[Kc61]

Cueto at 86 pitches. Due up next inning.

This is it for Johnny, needs to get through this inning cleanly. I don't see him going further.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stewart grounds out to Cueto.

[BCubb2003]

I was thinking Sinatra, but that's a little extreme :).

Nancy or Frank Jr.?

[Kc61]

Two outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soto lines out to center.

[Tom Servo]

Willie Harris strikes again.

[WVRedsFan]

Harris. Why?

[Reds Fanatic]

DeWitt grounds a ball that I think bounced off Harris's face.

[Kc61]

Nancy or Frank Jr.?

Frank Sr. may have another hit before the Reds.

Maybe a re-release of My Way.

Two down, DeWitt up.

Oy, Willie Harris error. Oh wow.

Welsh saying tough play, needed to charge ball. Looked routine to me.

Oh nuts.

[Reds Fanatic]

So to recap Harris can't hit, bunt, steal or field.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I have seen WAAAAAAY too much of Willie Harris. He single handedly destroyed that earlier inning too.

[HokieRed]

I think we'll see one roster change before the plane sets down in Cinti.

[Tom Servo]

So to recap Harris can't hit, bunt, steal or field.
But he's able to not do all of those things at every position.

[Kc61]

I kind of liked the Harris acquisition, I thought he could come up and fill in (from AAA) in spots.

But he had a nightmare so far in this season. Just a nightmare.

[Tom Servo]

I kind of liked the Harris acquisition, I thought he could come up and fill in (from AAA) in spots.

But he had a nightmare so far in this season. Just a nightmare.
That was my feeling too, but I really don't understand why he made the OD roster outright.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mather strikes out swinging. 7 Ks for Cueto. 4-2 Reds after 6.

[Reds Fanatic]

99 pitches (72 strikes, 27 balls) for Cueto.

[Kc61]

That was my feeling too, but I really don't understand why he made the OD roster outright.

He made it because Francisco was traded.

A team has to have SOME lefty hitting.

The concept made sense, the player has been a disaster so far.

[HokieRed]

That was my feeling too, but I really don't understand why he made the OD roster outright.

If you'd ever had to endure watching him through a full season, as I have had to, confined to watching mostly the Nats, you wouldn't have had any sense he could help do anything.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez hitting for Harris

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez grounds out to 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

Valdez grounds out to 3rd.
Willie could have done that.

[GAC]

So to recap Harris can't hit, bunt, steal or field.

Chip (in chat) calls Harris an anti-five tool player (no power either). :laugh:

[Kc61]

If you'd ever had to endure watching him through a full season, as I have had to, confined to watching mostly the Nats, you wouldn't have had any sense he could help do anything.

The Nats announcers were highly complimentary of Willie during the Reds-Nats series. He had his two good seasons with the Nats. So I'm surprised you'd say that.

But whatever he has to be replaced by a lefty who can hit.

[GAC]

Valdez hitting for Harris

oxymoron?

[hebroncougar]

I kind of liked the Harris acquisition, I thought he could come up and fill in (from AAA) in spots.

But he had a nightmare so far in this season. Just a nightmare.

Me too. It's just that you can't leave that kind of player at Dusty's disposal. He can't resist.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan grounds out to short. Cueto staying in.