6/22/12 - Reds vs Twins

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds lineup:

Cozart SS
Heisey CF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Ludwick LF
Rolen 3B
Mesoraco C
Bailey P

[Reds Fanatic]

Twins lineup:

Span CF
Revere RF
Willingham LF
Morneau 1B
Plouffe 3B
Doumit C
Dozier SS
Carroll 2B
Blackburn P

[Redsfan320]

And Frazier makes his exit from the lineup. I'm so glad we have Dusty here to "connect with the players." Was really hoping it would take a little longer than this. Dont' give me any "just and off day" crap either, he had an off-day yesterday with everyone else, he doesn't need one today. /rant

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[klw]

And Frazier makes his exit from the lineup. I'm so glad we have Dusty here to "connect with the players." Was really hoping it would take a little longer than this. Dont' give me any "just and off day" crap either, he had an off-day yesterday with everyone else, he doesn't need one today. /rant

320

Well I would assume with a day game tomorrow we will see Frazier back. Plus next two games are with lefty SP's and Frazier's splits v leftys is very nice.

[penantboundreds]

Random -- but does anyone think the "Is your pitching coach teaching this position" ad is mildly ironic?

It has a picture of Strausburg who throws 100 mph and claims "this position is costing you velocity"

[oneupper]

Also random. How does Gardenhire get away with four French last names in a row?

[TOBTTReds]

Also random. How does Gardenhire get away with four French last names in a row?

Unfortunately no Brian Dinkelman, he would have topped it off. He used to bat before/after Plouffe in AAA.

[OesterPoster]

Also random. How does Gardenhire get away with four French last names in a row?

Are you thinking that they'll surrender?

[traderumor]

And Frazier makes his exit from the lineup. I'm so glad we have Dusty here to "connect with the players." Was really hoping it would take a little longer than this. Dont' give me any "just and off day" crap either, he had an off-day yesterday with everyone else, he doesn't need one today. /rant

320Did you see Todd Frazier's ABs in Cleveland? I'm good with a day off, he's not swinging it well. Aren't you glad there is a better option than Cairo/Valdez now?

[OUReds]

Are you thinking that they'll surrender?

Have you seen their record? :)

[PuffyPig]

And Frazier makes his exit from the lineup. I'm so glad we have Dusty here to "connect with the players." Was really hoping it would take a little longer than this. Dont' give me any "just and off day" crap either, he had an off-day yesterday with everyone else, he doesn't need one today. /rant

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Based on his swings lately, he's earned a day off.

Pretty siily to be complaining about one day off.

[OesterPoster]

Maybe Span or Willingham can just stay in Cinci after this series. ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Span grounds out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

Revere lines a single to right

[Reds Fanatic]

Revere steals 2nd.

[OesterPoster]

I was reading some Twins forums earlier today, and they seem to think that Revere makes Span expendable...if the price is right.

[Kc61]

I feel like I'm watching a tryout camp for a Reds trade. Span, Willingham. Big mention in the trade threads.

Stolen base for the Twins, man on second.

[Kc61]

Double post, sorry.

[Reds Fanatic]

Willingham grounds out right in front of the plate to Mesoraco. 2 outs. Runner stays at 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Morneau strikes out swinging. 0-0 mid 1st.

[Patrick Bateman]

Based on his swings lately, he's earned a day off.

Pretty siily to be complaining about one day off.

People also forget that Frazier also isnt that likely to sustain his early season production. I think he's a fine starter, but to suggest he should be immune to days off because of a hot 2 months is insane IMO.

[OesterPoster]

Does anyone really believe that Shaquille fits into that Buick and actually drives it?

[PuffyPig]

People also forget that Frazier also isnt that likely to sustain his early season production. I think he's a fine starter, but to suggest he should be immune to days off because of a hot 2 months is insane IMO.

"Insane, "silly".... "potato", patato".......

BTW, how was work today?

[Patrick Bateman]

"Insane, "silly".... "potato", patato".......

BTW, how was work today?

Work, or hardly working?

I showed up, it is what it is.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Cozart.

[Patrick Bateman]

That SS has Rich Aurillia range.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey homers to left center! 2-0 Reds!

[OesterPoster]

Hi C!

[membengal]

Really REALLY poor homerun call from Grande. Gracious.

[Big Klu]

Also random. How does Gardenhire get away with four French last names in a row?

With all the German names in Cincinnati, they will probably be intimidated. :laugh: :beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks

[Patrick Bateman]

Blackburn looks like Tomlin.

Hopefully we tee off like the first matchup.

[Kc61]

Really REALLY poor homerun call from Grande. Gracious.

After the last three games, I'll take the homer even with a lousy call.

[OesterPoster]

Really REALLY poor homerun call from Grande. Gracious.

Still said "gonna be gone", so I took a drink. Someone needs to repost the Grande drinking game rules.

[Patrick Bateman]

Still said "gonna be gone", so I took a drink. Someone needs to repost the Grande drinking game rules.

There's only 1 rule.

Every time he says something dumb, you drink.

Should be vomiting after 3 innings.

[Tom Servo]

Was just sitting here thinking "c'mon Heisey, you're overdue for a HR" and low and behold :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips grounds into a 4-3 DP.

[Tom Servo]

DatDudeDP. He has to be averaging at least 1 a game these days.

[membengal]

Still said "gonna be gone", so I took a drink. Someone needs to repost the Grande drinking game rules.

He said it after it had landed and Heisey was practically home.

[OesterPoster]

DatdudeDP

[OesterPoster]

DatDudeDP. He has to be averaging at least 1 a game these days.

Sean Casey in the house, so he's just paying homage.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce walks

[Tom Servo]

Reds really should be able to knock Blackbeard around.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick flies out to right. 2-0 Reds after 1.

[fearofpopvol1]

Why has Grande been calling so many games lately? I'd much prefer Kelch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Why has Grande been calling so many games lately? I'd much prefer Kelch.

I am not sure how they split it up. I know earlier this week Marty was on vacation and Thom is doing a Fox game this weekend as he always does.

[Tony Cloninger]

Why has Grande been calling so many games lately? I'd much prefer Kelch.

I would love to know as well. Thought he was loooong gone into the city of Willoughby.

[Reds Fanatic]

Plouffe singles to left.

[fearofpopvol1]

I would love to know as well. Thought he was loooong gone into the city of Willoughby.

I don't mind a Grande series once in the season, but he's done what, 4 series now? I just don't see why Kelch isn't calling instead?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ground rule bloop double to left. 2nd and 3rd.

[membengal]

Ground rule bloop double to left. 2nd and 3rd.

Babip hell

[Reds Fanatic]

Dozier grounds out to short. Run scores. 2-1 Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Carroll chases a pitch and strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Blackburn strikes out swinging. 3 Ks for Bailey. 2-1 Reds mid 2nd.

[bellhead]

Little bad luck there for Homer, he made a nice pitch on the double...

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen grounds back to the pitcher.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Homer lines out to right. 2-1 Reds after 2.

[bellhead]

Brantley giving Homer lots of Love:D

[Reds Fanatic]

Span grounds out to 1st.

[Kc61]

This Twins pitcher doesn't do particularly well against righties, almost an .800 OPS against lifetime.

But lefties just feast on this guy, over a 1.000 OPS against lifetime. No wonder he walked Votto and Bruce.

Reds need to get some guys on for Votto and Bruce tonight, make Blackburn pitch to them.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice effort by Cozart but he commits a throwing error. Hit and and an error. Runner to 2nd.

[Kc61]

Nice effort by Cozart but he commits a throwing error. Runner to 2nd.

Zack should have put that ball in his pocket.

Now a steal of third by Revere.

[Reds Fanatic]

Revere easily steals 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

Pretty much gave them the run there with the E and the stolen base. Drats.

[Reds Fanatic]

Diving catch by Bruce. Sac fly tie game. 2-2.

[bellhead]

Wow Homer unlucky tonight, he's hitting his spot and jamming people.

[Reds Fanatic]

Homer has to start paying attention to runners. 2nd time Revere has stolen without Homer even looking.

[kbrake]

Wow Homer unlucky tonight, he's hitting his spot and jamming people.

Has had some bad luck but he could help himself by paying attention to base runners.

[Reds Fanatic]

Morneau grounds out to 2nd. 2-2 mid 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to center.

[Kc61]

Bucs up by four over Tigers. Pitt playing very well.

Heisey now with a double.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey doubles to left. 2nd hit of the night.

[Tom Servo]

Attention all Reds: Be more like Heisey tonight.

[Tom Servo]

Votto was PISSED at himself.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to center. He wanted that pitch.

[fearofpopvol1]

Heisey's OPS is going up after tonight.

[Kc61]

Phillips will knock him in.

Guess not.

[Tom Servo]

Argh. I want runs, Blackburn has nothing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to center. 2-2 after 3.

[Reds Fanatic]

Plouffe grounds out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

Doumit homers to right. 3-2 Twins.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dozier flies out to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Carroll flies out to center. 3-2 Twins mid 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I loved watching Dan Driessen on the diamond...but a color analyst in the making he is not. Congrats to him though. :clap:

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce fouls out to 3rd.

[Degenerate39]

This is going to be a quick game

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick doubles off the wall in right.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Really horrible route there by the RF'er.

[fearofpopvol1]

ROLEN. that's what i'm talking about. 2 run shot!

[_Sir_Charles_]

And the dead has risen!!!! ROLEN!!! :jump:

[Patrick Bateman]

wish frazier was playing

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen homers to left!! 4-3 Reds.

[Kc61]

Rolen sprinting around the bases. I think he was quite happy to hit that home run after all the injury problems.

[Reds Fanatic]

The home plate ump is down hit by the broken bat.

[Kc61]

Hope the ump is ok. He looks ok.

Homer has to come out there and pitch a few good innings now. A stopper manages to hold this lead. He's had some bad luck, he's caused some problems, now he needs to step up.

[PuffyPig]

wish frazier was playing

Are you watching the draft?

I hope either the Capitals, Flames or Hawks pick the Latvia guy. My jersey will get well used.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Man, that's scary. I sure hope he's okay.

[Kc61]

Man, that's scary. I sure hope he's okay.

With all the broken bats in baseball these days, it's surprising there aren't more injuries caused by them.

New home plate ump coming in to replace him. Bob Davidson.

[Tom Servo]

Homer has to come out there and pitch a few good innings now. A stopper manages to hold this lead. He's had some bad luck, he's caused some problems, now he needs to step up.
Agreed. 3 is the maximum amount of runs I would have expected him to give up in this start and he's already reached it after 4.

[fearofpopvol1]

Hit by the fat part of the end of the bat in the side of the (face) mask. Wow.

[PuffyPig]

Cards up 3-0 in the 1st, bases loaded, no outs.

Suffice to say, we need to win.

[Patrick Bateman]

Are you watching the draft?

I hope either the Capitals, Flames or Hawks pick the Latvia guy. My jersey will get well used.

You just read my mind.

Great for Carolina to get Staal.

[PuffyPig]

You just read my mind.

Great for Carolina to get Staal.

Gave up a ton for 1 year.

[Patrick Bateman]

Gave up a ton for 1 year.

Ya, you'd think maybe they would be patient since he obviously wanted to go there, but no guarantees..... they have him likely forever now.


Carissa tried to add this in:

bedfhaspidnasfpSVOP[JAPEIF[wiejfpv\sdgf

But I prevented it from happening.

[OesterPoster]

The maple bats are such a joke. Someone is gonna need to get maimed before they ban them completely.

[PuffyPig]

Ya, you'd think maybe they would be patient since he obviously wanted to go there, but no guarantees..... they have him likely forever now.


Carissa tried to add this in:

bedfhaspidnasfpSVOP[JAPEIF[wiejfpv\sdgf

But I prevented it from happening.

She needs to lay off the booze I would think. Charlotte says hi!!!!

[PuffyPig]

The maple bats are such a joke.

So are the Maple Leafs, but that's another thing......

[Reds Fanatic]

Bailey strikes out swinging. 4-3 Reds after 4.

[Reds Fanatic]

Blackburn grounds out to 2nd.

[Tom Servo]

Casey enjoys his pro wrestling, I can relate.

[Reds Fanatic]

Span grounds out to Bailey.

[Kc61]

Bailey pitched Span very nicely there. Didn't give him anything to pull into RF. Got him on a tap to the box.

[Tom Servo]

Just cannot keep Revere off base, damn.

[Reds Fanatic]

Revere singles to right. Note to Bailey - look over there this time.

[Kc61]

Tough spot here, good hitter, speed on first base. 1-1 count on Willingham.

[Tom Servo]

Not good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Willingham walks. 1st and 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tough break for Homer there. Should've been a K looking. Squeezed.

[PuffyPig]

Bailey made the perfect curve ball for strike 3 on the 2-2 pitch, got screeeeeeeewed.

[Kc61]

Homer just misses inside to Morneau on an 0-2 pitch. Now 1-2. Now 2-2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Morneau walks. Bases loaded.

[Kc61]

2-1 after another close pitch to Plouffe. That looked pretty good to me.

Lecure throwing.

[Tom Servo]

Phew.


More runs, please.

[OesterPoster]

Whew.

[Reds Fanatic]

Plouffe grounds into a FC at short. 4-3 Reds mid 5th.

[Kc61]

Homer with 91 pitches. He should be able to work another inning. He's through the middle of the order, that helps.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, he got out of it. But you could tell that the missed strike three got in his head somewhat. It seemed like he started pressing a bit. Unfortunately, 13 extra pitches that inning or so that weren't needed. Grrrrrr.

[Tom Servo]

Homer with 91 pitches. He should be able to work another inning. He's through the middle of the order, that helps.
Still gotta get through Doumit.

[Kc61]

Bailey strikes out swinging. 4-3 Reds after 4.


Well, he got out of it. But you could tell that the missed strike three got in his head somewhat. It seemed like he started pressing a bit. Unfortunately, 13 extra pitches that inning or so that weren't needed. Grrrrrr.

But he didn't fall apart. He pitched that last hitter tough.

And I certainly didn't mind the walk to Willingham. Better a walk than a double.

Homer is a much improved pitcher IMO.

[NJReds]

That stinks. Homer threw strike 3 to Willingham, but didn't get the call. Ended up throwing a lot more pitches because of it.

[Patrick Bateman]

Bailey made the perfect curve ball for strike 3 on the 2-2 pitch, got screeeeeeeewed.

Thats what she said.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to center.

[PuffyPig]

Thats what she said.

I told you, she needs to lay of the booze.

Candy is dandy, but liqour is quicker.

[Kc61]

What was Heisey swinging at there?

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey strikes out swinging.

[Tom Servo]

Damn.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to the track in left. 4-3 Reds after 5.

[Kc61]

Bucs and Cards both with big leads still.

[Tom Servo]

god doumit

[Reds Fanatic]

Doumit singles to right.

[_Sir_Charles_]

But he didn't fall apart. He pitched that last hitter tough.

And I certainly didn't mind the walk to Willingham. Better a walk than a double.

Homer is a much improved pitcher IMO.

I agree. He much more mentally tough. But that doesn't mean that it didn't get into his head for a bit there.

[Kc61]

Bottom of the order here. I'm sure Dusty will leave Homer out there this inning, he needs to bear down and get these next hitters.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dozier pops out to Votto just in front of the plate.

[Kc61]

8th hitter Carroll is up now. Expect they will hit for the pitcher next.

[Reds Fanatic]

100 pitches for Homer.

[Tom Servo]

Not good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Carroll singles to right. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mauer pinch hitting

[PuffyPig]

Carroll singles to right. 1st and 2nd.

Bailey getting BABIP alot tonight. Really crappy hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy, Billy, Billy...warming up.

[Patrick Bateman]

Bailey getting BABIP alot tonight. Really crappy hit.

Great trade for the Flames.

[Kc61]

If the purpose of Bray is to get lefties out, you would think he would be the one pitching to Mauer. Hopefully Homer will handle him ok.

Homer has had high leverage spots in this game, I'm guessing he's gassed.

[Tom Servo]

I'm usually a positive guy, but man, I am not feeling good about this game at all. Very winnable with Blackburn on the mound and the the subpar Twinkies offense, and it's way too close for comfort.

[Reds Fanatic]

Trouble here. Mauer walks. Bases loaded.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hendriks running for Mauer.

[Tom Servo]

Think I read Homer's mouth there.

[Kc61]

Dusty removes Homer. He probably left him in one batter too long.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bill Bray makes his return in a big pressure situation.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like that Homer was pissed he was getting pulled. I want that in a pitcher.

[Kc61]

I like that Homer was pissed he was getting pulled. I want that in a pitcher.

Yeah, but Homer didn't pitch that well tonight. Once the Reds went ahead, Homer needed to mow them down. He's had constant trouble since.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm not sure what it was with Homer tonight. I'm not sure if he was getting squeezed, if he was just off tonight or what. But one thing he hasn't been doing this year is walking batters. 3 tonight. He's been a strike throwing machine for quite a while now. Hopefully tonight was just an off night.

[Reds Fanatic]

2-0 count.

[Tom Servo]

Bray not close to the zone.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh boy.

[Kc61]

Bring in a guy directly off the DL in this spot? I don't know.

[Reds Fanatic]

Full count

[Tom Servo]

:bang:

[Patrick Bateman]

Weird spot to bring Bray in.

You'd think this is as key a time as any..... Maybe have a Marshall coming in knowing that Bray is tough to rely on in a tough spot tonight. Save Bray for a time when the BASES arent LOADED

[Reds Fanatic]

Bray walks in a run. 4-4.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sac fly to right. 5-4 Twins.

[Hollcat]

I can't believe Bailey was pissed dusty yanked him after he just loaded the bases and had thrown nearly 100 pitches through 5.1 innings

[fearofpopvol1]

I don't think there is anything worse than walking in a run.

[Kc61]

I can't believe Bailey was pissed dusty yanked him after he just loaded the bases and had thrown nearly 100 pitches through 5.1 innings

And two lefties coming up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I can't believe Bailey was pissed dusty yanked him after he just loaded the bases and had thrown nearly 100 pitches through 5.1 innings

I'm guessing he was more pissed at himself there.

[Tom Servo]

I can't believe we're coming off three straight losses and are down to the stinkin Twins at home.

[OesterPoster]

Good job crushing Bray's confidence there Dusty. I'd have used Marshall there, but he's the "8th inning guy".

[kbrake]

I don't think there is anything worse than walking in a run.

I know exactly what you're saying. Its just got its own special awful feeling. Especially when after 2 pitches you know its coming.

[Tom Servo]

Oh boy, Ondrusek...

[Reds Fanatic]

I can't believe we're coming off three straight losses and are down to the stinkin Twins at home.

It is the curse of George Grande. This whole week has been a nightmare.

[WVRedsFan]

The KING of those allowing inherited runners to score strikes again. He just frustrates me so much. This could be a breakout inning for the Twinkies who lost 3 of 4 to the team who no one is worried about. Wow.

[edabbs44]

Good job crushing Bray's confidence there Dusty. I'd have used Marshall there, but he's the "8th inning guy".

If that crushed his confidence, then it wasn't that strong to begin with.

[fearofpopvol1]

I know exactly what you're saying. Its just got its own special awful feeling. Especially when after 2 pitches you know its coming.

I think it's the feeling of giving away a run just for standing there. At least if you throw a quality pitch, the hitter has to earn the run. And there's a chance he'll make an out.

[dsmith421]

ALL IS WELL!

[Redhook]

I like that Homer was pissed he was getting pulled. I want that in a pitcher.

I like it too. A lot.

What I don't like? Dusty using Bray there. Hasn't pitched in the majors in 2 months and you put him in that spot. Seriously Dusty? What a moron.

[klw]

Dusty probably had Bray warming early thinking the 6th would not be a high leverage inning with Marshall not thinking about getting loose until the 7th or 8th

[Blitz Dorsey]

Absolutely awful to give up this many runs to a joke of an offense like the Twins (5 runs in 6 innings). Horrible time to use Bray for the first time back -- bases loaded and one out. However, terrible job by Bray of not being ready when he was called upon. Facing the leadoff batter (no one that is a threat to drive the ball) and puts himself in a 3-0 hole. Awful!

And another ho-hum start from Homer Bailey. He's OK. I don't dislike him, but he's "ho-hum."

[Reds Fanatic]

Willingham grounds out to 3rd. 5-4 Twins mid 6th.

[PuffyPig]

Dusty probably had Bray warming early thinking the 6th would not be a high leverage inning with Marshall not thinking about getting loose until the 7th or 8th

Baker would have had to make the choice to warm up Marshall early in that inning, no idea the bases would be loaded.

The crap single by the 8th place hitter was what changed that inning.

[Kc61]

Absolutely awful to give up this many runs to a joke of an offense like the Twins (5 runs in 6 innings). Horrible time to use Bray for the first time back -- bases loaded and one out. However, terrible job by Bray of not being ready when he was called upon. Facing the leadoff batter (no one that is a threat to drive the ball) and puts himself in a 3-0 hole. Awful!

And another ho-hum start from Homer Bailey. He's OK. I don't dislike him, but he's "ho-hum."

This one falls squarely on Homer's shoulders. Rolen gave him a lead after he trailed in the game. Homer needed to work relatively clean fifth and sixth innings. He didn't come close.

And in the sixth he was near the bottom of the order and still couldn't get them out. Left the bases loaded for Bray.

Homer has improved this year, but he didn't pitch well tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jeff Gray in to pitch

[Patrick Bateman]

Baker would have had to make the choice to warm up Marshall early in that inning, no idea the bases would be loaded.

The crap single by the 8th place hitter was what changed that inning.

FYI, I would have had Marshall warming up, because you can use him for an inning any time, and some lefties were coming up. Would not have been a waste using him early knowing it was a tight game and you had 2 other lefties to sit on later.

[Tom Servo]

This one falls squarely on Homer's shoulders. Rolen gave him a lead after he trailed in the game. Homer needed to work relatively clean fifth and sixth innings. He didn't come close.

And in the sixth he was near the bottom of the order and still couldn't get them out. Left the bases loaded.

Homer has improved this year, but he didn't pitch well tonight.
Agreed. I like Homer, but he didn't do his job tonight.

[PuffyPig]

This one falls squarely on Homer's shoulders. Rolen gave him a lead after he trailed in the game. Homer needed to work relatively clean fifth and sixth innings. He didn't come close.

And in the sixth he was near the bottom of the order and still couldn't get them out. Left the bases loaded.

Homer has improved this year, but he didn't pitch well tonight.

Well put.

[Tom Servo]

Good start.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips lines a single to right.

[PuffyPig]

FYI, I would have had Marshall warming up, because you can use him for an inning any time, and some lefties were coming up. Would not have been a waste using him early knowing it was a tight game and you had 2 other lefties to sit on later.


I bet you would.....

[Kc61]

Could have used Arredondo, he's tough on lefties. Didn't like the choice of Bray.

Reds still in the ballgame, and the main relievers are well rested.

[edabbs44]

FYI, I would have had Marshall warming up, because you can use him for an inning any time, and some lefties were coming up. Would not have been a waste using him early knowing it was a tight game and you had 2 other lefties to sit on later.

And when Bray failed in the 8th instead of the 6th?

[Tom Servo]

so many deep flies tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce flies out to the track in left.

[VR]

Only following gameday...it's the 2nd fly ball out for the Reds that has been past the left field fence

[CrackerJack]

The ridiculous nonsense with Fox Sports' technical problems is beyond a joke - seriously Reds, get a new network - these guys are clowns. I'm sorry but this is at least the 4th or 5th game so far this season that is unwatchable due to this nonsense.

[Kc61]

Two men on.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Kc61]

Twins have about 30 guys out on the mound for a conference.

[Patrick Bateman]

And when Bray failed in the 8th instead of the 6th?

Don't NEED to use Bray tonight. Would have been prepared to use him for one to two batters without guys on base.

With off day, Chapman, Marshall, Arrednondo, Ondrusek, etc. rested, no use bringing in Bray unless you KNOW you can use him in a comfortable spot.

[Kc61]

Don't NEED to use Bray tonight. Would have been prepared to use him for one to two batters without guys on base.

With off day, Chapman, Marshall, Arrednondo, Ondrusek, etc. rested, no use bringing in Bray unless you KNOW you can use him in a comfortable spot.

I agree with Patrick Bateman.

[Tom Servo]

I agree with Patrick Bateman.
I don't, he dissects girls.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen lines a single to center. Bases loaded for Mesoraco.

[Tom Servo]

Rolen lookin good tonight.

[edabbs44]

Don't NEED to use Bray tonight. Would have been prepared to use him for one to two batters without guys on base.

With off day, Chapman, Marshall, Arrednondo, Ondrusek, etc. rested, no use bringing in Bray unless you KNOW you can use him in a comfortable spot.

Maybe the "comfortable" part is a little overblown. He's a pro, he should be able to throw strikes.

[Reds Fanatic]

pitching change.

[WVRedsFan]

Pitching change.

[fearofpopvol1]

C'mon Mez. Have to tie the game here.

[PuffyPig]

Hey Patrick, Hawks draft Teravainen, ranked #7. Calagry Puck was pissed Flames traded down and missed him.

[edabbs44]

Rolen lookin good tonight.

Yep, would be a huge shot in the arm if he resembled something useful for the rest of the year.

[Kc61]

Hey Devin. Want to stay with the big club? Folks are complaining you aren't being used enough?

We need you to hit a fly ball. We'll take better, but we need a fly ball.

Up to you guy. Let's go get 'em.

[PuffyPig]

I don't, he dissects girls.

He does a number on the boys too!!!!

[Patrick Bateman]

Maybe the "comfortable" part is a little overblown. He's a pro, he should be able to throw strikes.

I figure a guy who has yet to throw in the major leagues this season is less likely to be in pristine form than a guy that has been doing so dozens of times already.

Bray walking the first guy he faced does not surprise me.

[PuffyPig]

I figure a guy who has yet to throw in the major leagues this season is less likely to be in pristine form than a guy that has been doing so dozens of times already.

Bray walking the first guy he faced does not surprise me.



He's thrown in the majors this year.

[WVRedsFan]

Works out great for the Twins. A bases loaded situation with Mes hitting on the interstate and the pitcher's spot up.

[Patrick Bateman]

Hey Patrick, Hawks draft Teravainen, ranked #7. Calagry Puck was pissed Flames traded down and missed him.

FYI, he was the guy I wanted. Prettay happy.

[Kc61]

This would be a good spot for a top notch lefty pinch hitter.

[Reds Fanatic]

Alex Burnett pitching

[klw]

This would be a good spot for a top notch lefty pinch hitter.

or for Mez to hit a granny

edit: not like those kids on the bus, a grand slam

[Kc61]

or for Mez to hit a granny

Just looking for the fly ball.

[Patrick Bateman]

He's thrown in the majors this year.

Yes, the 2 and 2 thirds innings of 13.50 ERA ball in May means a heck of a lot.

[edabbs44]

I figure a guy who has yet to throw in the major leagues this season is less likely to be in pristine form than a guy that has been doing so dozens of times already.

Bray walking the first guy he faced does not surprise me.

Is the strike zone smaller in the majors than the minors? He could have thrown strikes.

[Tom Servo]

:(

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco strikes out looking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier pinch hitting

[OesterPoster]

Not a strike. Thanks Bob.

[WVRedsFan]

Rookie mistake. Strie 3 according to the only one that matters. Now Frazier or bust.

[edabbs44]

Not a strike. Thanks Bob.

I thought that caught plate, no?

[Tom Servo]

Terrible, Reds. C'mon.

[757690]

Not a strike. Thanks Bob.

Worst ump in the majors and it's not even close.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier flies out to center. Frustrating night so far. 5-4 Twins after 6.

[fearofpopvol1]

you have to score a run when you have the bases loaded and 1 out.

[Patrick Bateman]

Is the strike zone smaller in the majors than the minors?

One would think that pitching to minor leaguers in a meaningless game is less stressful than pitching to major league hitters with the bases loaded in his first appearance since the DL. He hadnt pitched in such a situation since coming back so I would think he was understandably "rusty".

I understand why he brought in Bray, but the thought of saving Marshall for 2 innings in the future doesnt mean much to me when this was likely to be just as high leverage of a situation once the first guy got on.

[Tom Servo]

you have to score a run when you have the bases loaded and 1 out.
You have to score when you're facing the team that's dead last in their league in pitching.

[PuffyPig]

Yes, the 2 and 2 thirds innings of 13.50 ERA ball in May means a heck of a lot.

You said it was his first batter in the majors this year.....

I was just correctlng your boo boo.

[WVRedsFan]

Who would have thunk the pitching, or how it's handled would become our Achilles heel? Meanwhile, the Bucs and Cardinals are wining big. Did we really have a 4 game lead?

[Patrick Bateman]

You said it was his first batter in the majors this year.....

I was just correctlng your boo boo.

The meaning was not materially changed by your response.

As an auditor, my statement was not significantly wrong, which is all that matters. The users of my statement should have been able to read between the lines (although I admit that I forgot Bray pitched in the majors this year - obviously)

[Kc61]

Mesoraco had a poor at bat. It may have been a ball, but it was very close. Mes fouled off some pitches that were clearly balls. Suddenly, on that one, he froze.

Have to hit the fly ball there, kid.

And Walt, THAT is why you need lefties on your team. No way Todd Frazier was the man for that spot. THAT's why managers use lefty/righty matchups in the late innings.

[edabbs44]

Who would have thunk the pitching, or how it's handled would become our Achilles heel? Meanwhile, the Bucs and Cardinals are wining big. Did we really have a 4 game lead?

4 games don't constitute an Achilles heel.

[Reds Fanatic]

LeCure in to pitch

[Tom Servo]

Who would have thunk the pitching, or how it's handled would become our Achilles heel? Meanwhile, the Bucs and Cardinals are wining big. Did we really have a 4 game lead?
They were due for a correction, but it's all coming together at a bad time.


I'm just frustrated because the Reds should have had those first two games against the Tribe, and they didn't. It is what it is. But now they could really use a W coming off the sweep, and they can't hit the Twins terrible pitching and can't get out their typically punchless hitters.

[Reds Fanatic]

Morneau grounds out to Cozart.

[PuffyPig]

The meaning was not materially changed by your response.

As an auditor, my statement was not significantly wrong, which is all that matters.

As a lawyer it was 100% wrong.

Boom. Lawyered.