6/27/2012 Brewers at Reds Sweep Day!

[cumberlandreds]

Here are todays lineups for the 12:35 game. Frazier back in there. Old man Rolen needs the rest. Also Stubbs with a day off. Dusty said he was going to sit him today. Stll not 100% recovered from his oblique injury.



1. Norichika Aoki (L) LF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=aokino01&year=Career&t=b)
2. Nyjer Morgan (L) RF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=morgany01&year=Career&t=b)
3. Aramis Ramirez (R) 3B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=ramirar01&year=Career&t=b)
4. Corey Hart (R) 1B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=hartco01&year=Career&t=b)
5. Rickie Weeks (R) 2B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=weeksri01&year=Career&t=b)
6. Martin Maldonado (R) C (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=maldoma01&year=Career&t=b)
7. Cody Ransom (R) SS (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=ransoco01&year=Career&t=b)
8. Carlos Gomez (R) CF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=gomezca01&year=Career&t=b)
9. Zack Greinke (R) P (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=greinza01&year=Career&t=b)

(http://www.baseballpress.com/lineup_team.php?team=CIN)1. Zack Cozart (R) SS (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=cozarza01&year=Career&t=b)
2. Chris Heisey (R) CF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=heisech01&year=Career&t=b)
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=vottojo01&year=Career&t=b)
4. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=phillbr01&year=Career&t=b)
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=bruceja01&year=Career&t=b)
6. Ryan Ludwick (R) LF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=ludwiry01&year=Career&t=b)
7. Todd Frazier (R) 3B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=frazito01&year=Career&t=b)
8. Devin Mesoraco (R) C (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=mesorde01&year=Career&t=b)
9. Homer Bailey (R) P (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=baileho02&year=Career&t=b)

[OesterPoster]

No Ryan Braun. He has a little soreness in his elbow from the plunking by Arroyo last night.

[oneupper]

Just checked the stats of Greinke vs. reds Batters.

Stubbs has hit him well (6 for 14, 2 doubles).
Ludwick is oh for 11 with 6Ks. (Heisey and Frazier oh for 3, 2Ks).
Votto 4 for 14, with 3 Hrs.

Willie Harris is 8 for 14 against Greinke. Could have used him today.

Bailey will have to be on his game today.

[mdccclxix]

Maybe Stubbs can keep that oblique right like it is.

[traderumor]

Wow, that Brewers lineup is a shell of the fearsome one they've put up the last few years. So wracked by injuries.

Of course, that means that the makeshift lineup is dropping hits all over the place and they score 8 runs and Greinke handcuffs the Reds on a 3 hitter.

[cumberlandreds]

Marty and Doug Flynn on the radio. I've not heard Flynn much. So I'll see what I think of him today.

[cumberlandreds]

1-2-3 inning for Bailey. Probably gonna need a lot of those today.

[Tom Servo]

Cozart-Heisey should open a law firm specializing in making outs.

[Tom Servo]

Votto double #32

[cumberlandreds]

Votto does what he does best. A double.

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips bounces out to end the Reds 1st. Zip to zip after one.

[Tom Servo]

BP slow roller to 3rd for out 3.

0-0 after 1.

[Kc61]

If you tune in the Reds game, every day, after the first inning, you get the same line. Reds with one baserunner, Votto, no runs. It happens constantly.

Second point for today- Phillips must get a terrible break out of the batter's box. He's not slow yet he hits into a lot of DPs. On that last play, the swinging bunt to third, he should have beaten it, but for some reason he isn't that fast from home plate to first base.

Hope you are all having a good day.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

This team has gotta start getting guys on in front of votto.

[CySeymour]

This team has gotta start getting guys on in front of votto.

What? And clog the bases????? :p

[Caveman Techie]

Who was it on here mentioned they should change Votto's first name to Tobe, Two Outs Bases Empty.

[Tom Servo]

Welp. Weeks 2 run homerun.

2-0 Milwaukee.

[Kc61]

Seriously, once you give Votto a huge contract, it would seem important to surround him with players who will compliment his skills.

Weeks with a two run homer. This game is a real long shot for the Reds.

[cumberlandreds]

Rickie Weeks hits 2 run HR after a Hart triple. 2-0 Brewers

[OnBaseMachine]

Anyone still want Chris Heisey as the everyday CFer? Stubbs catches that Hart triple.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Stubbs might catch that HR too. It looked like it went off heisey's glove.

[Homer Bailey]

Anyone still want Chris Heisey as the everyday CFer? Stubbs catches that Hart triple.

Never ever ever did.

[Tom Servo]

Reds do get a break, though I'd trade that break for another break in a more winnable game.

[OnBaseMachine]

Never ever ever did.

Me either, but I've seen some suggest trading Stubbs and putting Heisey in CF.

[edabbs44]

If you tune in the Reds game, every day, after the first inning, you get the same line. Reds with one baserunner, Votto, no runs. It happens constantly.

Second point for today- Phillips must get a terrible break out of the batter's box. He's not slow yet he hits into a lot of DPs. On that last play, the swinging bunt to third, he should have beaten it, but for some reason he isn't that fast from home plate to first base.

Hope you are all having a good day.

The Reds are 6th in #2 OBP, 2 pts away from being top 5.

[Kc61]

Me either, but I've seen some suggest trading Stubbs and putting Heisey in CF.

I think those suggestions came before Heisey's recent extended starting stretch. Heisey has around 200 at bats, he's played a lot this year.

Nobody is asking for him to be a regular player at this point, to my knowledge.

[Tom Servo]

The Reds are 6th in #2 OBP, 2 pts away from being top 5.
Yep. Cozart and Stubbs tend to rake in the #2 spot. It's #28 who is almost single-handidly dragging the whole thing down. :bash:

[Tom Servo]

1-2-3 after the Weeks HR. 2-0 Milwaukee to the bottom of 2.

[Patrick Bateman]

Sometimes I wish I lived in Cincinnati.

It would be fantastic to be able to go to the park this afternoon.

[Homer Bailey]

I think those suggestions came before Heisey's recent extended starting stretch. Heisey has around 200 at bats, he's played a lot this year.

Nobody is asking for him to be a regular player at this point, to my knowledge.

Many still advocate trading Stubbs and putting Heisey in center because they're basically the same guy. I roll the eyes every time I see it.

[Patrick Bateman]

I think even the Week's homer would have been potentially catchable for Stubbs. Would have got to the wall faster, and been in position for a good jump. Just barely got out.

That's an unfair of course, but it is ugly watching Heisey patrol such a key position. It's not like he has been a monster hitter out there.

[Kc61]

The Reds are 6th in #2 OBP, 2 pts away from being top 5.

But as you know, the Reds are (or were when I last checked) dead last in the number one spot, by a mile.

Average it all in, consider Heisey's stay at second in the order, the marks are pretty low for the tablesetters.

Agree that Stubbs has hit well in the two hole. He seems to thrive there in front of Votto. Frankly, I don't know why Heisey needed to play CF today, Stubbs looked pretty healthy the last two days.

[edabbs44]

I think those suggestions came before Heisey's recent extended starting stretch. Heisey has around 200 at bats, he's played a lot this year.

Nobody is asking for him to be a regular player at this point, to my knowledge.

Plenty of people adored Chris last year and couldn't fathom why he wasn't being given more playing time.

[Kc61]

Plenty of people adored Chris last year and couldn't fathom why he wasn't being given more playing time.

Yes, last year.

[Tom Servo]

Looked up the stats to back my assertion. Heisey has a .231 BA with a .259 OBP and a .605 OPS in the #2 spot. :barf:

[Tom Servo]

Frazier with a 2 out triple!

[Patrick Bateman]

Ball is really carrying.

Both Frazier and Week's went much further than I expected off the bat.

[oneupper]

Who was it on here mentioned they should change Votto's first name to Tobe, Two Outs Bases Empty.

Guilty as charged! :D

[Tom Servo]

Mes K's looking.

2-0 Crew after 2.

[Kc61]

I think Heisey should be sent to the minor leagues.

He's always been a low OBP hitter, who compensated with good power. He's changed his hitting approach apparently. The result is a low OBP hitter without much power.

If the Reds still think Chris has potential to be a semi-regular player in the big leagues, they should send him someplace to get his hitting straightened out.

[Tom Servo]

Aoki singled, went to second on a errant throw by Homer, and gets singled in by Aramis Ramirez with 2 outs.

3-0 Milwaukee.

[cumberlandreds]

An Aoiki single, a Bailey throwing error on a pick off atempt and a single by Ramirez has plated another Brewer run. Looking like a long day.

[Patrick Bateman]

Thom "no chance for Meseroco".

Result: Thrown out stealing.

[Tom Servo]

Thom: And no chance for Mesoraco

>Mes nails him at 2nd.


3-0 Milwaukee to the bottom of 3.

[VR]

Lets hope they can crank up a high pitch count for Grienke and get him out of there by the 7th.

[HokieRed]

I think Heisey should be sent to the minor leagues.

He's always been a low OBP hitter, who compensated with good power. He's changed his hitting approach apparently. The result is a low OBP hitter without much power.

If the Reds still think Chris has potential to be a semi-regular player in the big leagues, they should send him someplace to get his hitting straightened out.

Agree. He really has only one thing going for him, the ability to play CF, which he doesn't do all that well either. If he doesn't offer power, I don't really see a role for him as a backup outfielder. We'd be better off with someone who can either a. get on base or b. hit with power. At the moment Heisey does neither.

[Tom Servo]

Heisey falls backwards into a 2 out double thanks to Nyjer Morgan.

[cumberlandreds]

Bulletin...........A runner is on for Votto

[Tom Servo]

Votto draws a walk. 2 on, 2 out for DatDudeBP.

[cumberlandreds]

Tieing run on. Time for Phillips to do something good.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Agree. He really has only one thing going for him, the ability to play CF, which he doesn't do all that well either. If he doesn't offer power, I don't really see a role for him as a backup outfielder. We'd be better off with someone who can either a. get on base or b. hit with power. At the moment Heisey does neither.

He has a role as a pinch hitter. He's a far better alternative than what's in Louisville now. He just has no business playing every day.

[Tom Servo]

BP delivers! Single to right. 3-1 game.

[cumberlandreds]

A runs scoring single for Phillips

[cumberlandreds]

Grienke is up around 60 pitches too. He won't last 9 at this rate.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce hits a 3-0 pitch hard but on the ground to first to end the inning.

3-1 Milwaukee after 3.

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce bounces out on a 3-0 pitch. A breakthrough though. Bailey needs to holdem right here.

[HokieRed]

He has a role as a pinch hitter. He's a far better alternative than what's in Louisville now. He just has no business playing every day.

Not sure of this at all. Puckett has a .610 OBP in the last 10 games and a
.388 for June.

[Tom Servo]

Hart singles up the middle, which is troubling as it brings up Weeks again with a runner on.

Homer K's him.

[Tom Servo]

Cody bleepin Ransom knocks a 2 run home run on an 0-2 pitch.

5-1 Milwaukee.

[cumberlandreds]

Someone named Cody Ransom hits a 2 run hr on an 0-2 pitch. 5-1 Brewers

[VR]

Goodness Homer.

With a 0-2 count....batters are that comfortable up there against you?

How about Heisey/ Homer/ and Ondrusek for Greinke?

[RedlegJake]

Goodness Homer.

With a 0-2 count....batters are that comfortable up there against you?

How about Heisey/ Homer/ and Ondrusek for Greinke?

They'd laugh

[cumberlandreds]

Goodness Homer.

With a 0-2 count....batters are that comfortable up there against you?

How about Heisey/ Homer/ and Ondrusek for Greinke?

Take much more than for Grienke. Even in his walk year. They would want someone like Hamilton from the minors.

[VR]

They'd laugh

Most teams would. But remember, they are the Brewers. :fineprint:

[Tom Servo]

Ludwick! :jump:

5-2 game.

[RedlegJake]

Time to sit Heisey and just start Ludwick - at least you get his power

[cumberlandreds]

Greinke seems hittable today. But Homer may have allowed too much to comeback. We'll see.

[RedlegJake]

Mes flies out - I'm more and more a fan of letting him get his stroke back in AAA and letting Dioner come up for a month. Just long enough for Mes to get started again.

[Tom Servo]

Reds go 1-2-3 after the Ludwick HR.

5-2 Milwaukee after 4.

[Tom Servo]

Grienke with a leadoff 2B. I'd say it's time to pull Homer.

[RedlegJake]

Simon up and throwing

[RedlegJake]

walk to Ioki

[Tom Servo]

Aoki walks on a close pitch. That's appears to be it for Homer.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp.

[MikeS21]

Mes flies out - I'm more and more a fan of letting him get his stroke back in AAA and letting Dioner come up for a month. Just long enough for Mes to get started again.
Would do no good if Mes went down got his stroke and then came back up to sit four or five days a week. He can't get his stroke because they will not give him consistent at bats.

[VR]

Tough to see Homer spit up on himself again after 4 great starts by his peers.

[Tom Servo]

Homer's done. 5 earned runs, with 2 more he could be on the hook for.

[RedlegJake]

Understatement alert: Not a good start for Homer.

[Tom Servo]

Nice job by Frazier to snag that throw by Mes. And good reaction by Mes.

[RedlegJake]

2 good plays in a row to cut down 2 runners!

[Tom Servo]

N. Morgan grounded into fielder's choice, Z. Greinke out at third, N. Aoki to second
N. Aoki caught stealing, catcher to third
Ramirez bounces back to Simon

5-2 Milwaukee after 5. Hopefully that inning comes back to haunt the Brewers.

[RedlegJake]

Nyjer Morgan having a horrible game. Hotdog getting served his own relish tonight

[HokieRed]

Got to get Cozart out of the leadoff spot.

[Tom Servo]

Reds go 1-2-3.

5-2 Milwaukee after 5.

[RedlegJake]

Votto doesn't even get a good swing or center the ball well and it flies to the warning track in left

[redsmetz]

Sheldon just tweeted that Cairo was on deck to bat for Phillips with no word from the club as to why. I assume Cairo to 3rd and Frazier to second.

[Tom Servo]

Sheldon just tweeted that Cairo was on deck to bat for Phillips with no word from the club as to why. I assume Cairo to 3rd and Frazier to 2nd.
He appeared somewhat shaken up on a slide an inning or two ago.

[redsmetz]

He appeared somewhat shaken up on a slide an inning or two ago.

No mention of a change yet, but Marty announced Frazier just fielded a ball at 3rd. Anything showing up on Reds.com's feed.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier is at 3rd, Cairo at 2nd.

[cumberlandreds]

Simon continues to do a nice job.

[Tom Servo]

1-2-3 for Simon

5-2 Brewers to the bottom of 6

[RedlegJake]

They're saying Ramirez may have caught him harder than thought when he slid into second and he's dizzy still from the blow to his face

[cumberlandreds]

Grienke at 88 pitches. If the Reds can work him this inning they could get into that Brewer bullpen in the 7th.

[RedlegJake]

also noticed that Simon as a terrific 12-6 curveball -- that thing just dropped to the dirt on that last hitter.

[Kc61]

Got to get Cozart out of the leadoff spot.

The Reds are undoubtedly focused on improving the lead off spot. I'm predicting that they will have a good lead off hitter, if not this year, then by opening day next year.

It's simple dollars and cents. The team isn't getting it's full money's worth from the Votto contract with a below par OBP man leading off. Not Joey's fault, but the team has to know that Joey can produce more runs with better tablesetters.

Maybe Stubbs is ok as the second man, but the first slot has to change, and I'm sure it will.

[cumberlandreds]

Marty finally gets around to saying Phillips was replaced at 2nd. He's saying it was a precautionary move.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

They're saying Ramirez may have caught him harder than thought when he slid into second and he's dizzy still from the blow to his face

Which means Phillips is probably out tomorrow too, with the way Dusty handles these things.

[RedlegJake]

Announcer 175 AB for Votto with no one on base 57 AB with RISP terrible

[Big Klu]

I've noticed that Ludwick always uses two hands to catch fly balls, unless he has to make a running catch. Somewhat refreshing to see at this level.

[cumberlandreds]

Quick inning and not much working of Grienke. Not looking good now.

[Tom Servo]

Reds go down 1-2-3 again and are running out of time.

5-2 Milwaukee after 6.

[RedlegJake]

Announcer 175 AB for Votto with no one on base 57 AB with RISP terrible

looking at that its absolutely amazing he has as many rbi as he does - another reason rbi is a lousy stat to gauge batters on

[Kc61]

looking at that its absolutely amazing he has as many rbi as he does - another reason rbi is a lousy stat to gauge batters on

With Votto's OBP/SLG stats, he should have 60 plus RBI.

[VR]

Simon continues to do a nice job.

Nice might be an understatement.

This is has been a special few months of baseball produced by the Reds bullpen as a whole.

Simply incredible.

[Tom Servo]

Sure looked like Simon K'd him there...and now Gomez doubles. 2nd and 3rd, no outs.

[RedlegJake]

With Votto's OBP/SLG stats, he should have 60 plus RBI.

knocking in who exactly? no one is on base...or at least very much of the time...not enough to get 60 rbi's as you state. He leads in intentional walks when he has chances taken away. He has 129 appearances with men on but has been walked over 30 of those appearances.

[cumberlandreds]

Bray coming in.

[RedlegJake]

Not a lot of confidence in Bray just yet.

[VR]

knocking in who exactly? no one is on base...or at least very much of the time...not enough to get 60 rbi's as you state. He leads in intentional walks when he has chances taken away. He has 129 appearances with men on but has been walked over 30 of those appearances.

Easy tiger, pretty sure KC is saying he'd have 60 w/ legitimate players batting 1&2 in the lineup.

[cumberlandreds]

Not a lot of confidence in Bray just yet.

Me either. Brewers may put this one away if they haven't already.

[Kc61]

knocking in who exactly? no one is on base...or at least very much of the time...not enough to get 60 rbi's as you state. He leads in intentional walks when he has chances taken away. He has 129 appearances with men on but has been walked over 30 of those appearances.

You're not understanding me.

If the Reds had the tablesetters, Votto (with his numbers) should, indeed would, have over 60 RBIs. I'm not knocking Votto, I'm sympathizing with him.

[RedlegJake]

Easy tiger, pretty sure KC is saying he'd have 60 w/ legitimate players batting 1&2 in the lineup.

LOL...ok. I misread his intent. Sorry KC.

[Kc61]

LOL...ok. I misread his intent. Sorry KC.

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I would never knock Votto. Guy is amazing.

[Tom Servo]

yuck

[RedlegJake]

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I would never knock Votto. Guy is amazing.

I agree - guess that's why I was so quick to jump...I should have known better having conversed with you so often

[Kc61]

Bray is on with the bases loaded. Reds trail by three. There doesn't seem to be anybody out. Seventh inning.

If the Reds win this game, I will literally eat my hat.

[cumberlandreds]

Gettin' ugly. Bases loaded and nobody out.

[Kc61]

Actually, if the Reds win this game, I will do two forward rolls.

[Tom Servo]

Actually, if the Reds win this game, I will do two forward rolls.
I'll do 200.

[RedlegJake]

K

[VR]

knocking in who exactly? no one is on base...or at least very much of the time...not enough to get 60 rbi's as you state. He leads in intentional walks when he has chances taken away. He has 129 appearances with men on but has been walked over 30 of those appearances.

Easy tiger, pretty sure KC is saying he'd have 60 w/ legitimate players batting 1&2 in the lineup.

[Tom Servo]

Brewers fail at squeezing.

[RedlegJake]

N Morgn continues to amaze with his ineptness

[cumberlandreds]

Great job by Bray. I gain newfound confidence in him. :)

[RedlegJake]

Bray got er done!

[Tom Servo]

I'll give Bray credit there.

5-2 Milwaukee to the bottom of 7.

[edabbs44]

You're not understanding me.

If the Reds had the tablesetters, Votto (with his numbers) should, indeed would, have over 60 RBIs. I'm not knocking Votto, I'm sympathizing with him.

The Reds have 3 guys in the top 22 in the majors in RBI. Runs are still being knocked in.

[VR]

Back to my point about amazing bullpen, wow.

Simon got himself into it, Bray works some magic. I'm sure Simon was a happy guy to see Billy get out of that for him.

[RedlegJake]

The Reds have 3 guys in the top 22 in the majors in RBI. Runs are still being knocked in.

imagine if they had 2 guys with OBP at the top of their lineup

[VR]

Merry Christmas, Greinke is pulled.

[RedlegJake]

what the heck was that swing? Frazier??

[Tom Servo]

Reds O has got nothin today.

[RedlegJake]

Devin left with a toothpick in his hand

[RedlegJake]

keep that for after dinner

[cumberlandreds]

Devin left with a toothpick in his hand


Present for Dusty?

[cumberlandreds]

Sounds like the Reds are California Dreamin already. Out in order in the 7th.

[cumberlandreds]

Ondrusek in the 8th.

[Tom Servo]

1-2-3 8th for Ondrusek.

[cumberlandreds]

Easy inning for LO. That was good to see.

[reds44]

Reds O has got nothin today.
Most days.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Actually, if the Reds win this game, I will do two forward rolls.

I'm holding you to that. And booking a room in the local ER. :p

[Kc61]

I'm holding you to that. And booking a room in the local ER. :p

Only the best doctors, please.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy with a leadoff single.

[cumberlandreds]

Cozart breaks his 0-19 string.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And btw...great inning for Ondrusek.

[RedlegJake]

Heisey with his signature first pitch hitting pops up luckily it falls behind the screen

[_Sir_Charles_]

Passed ball Cozart to 2nd.

[Kc61]

There are a few pitches, occasionally, that Heisey doesn't swing at.

And those, he almost swings at.

[RedlegJake]

He barely, almost, almost not quite doesn't swing at them

[RedlegJake]

announcers: season long OBP for 1-2 hole hitters: .289

[_Sir_Charles_]

I hadn't really watched him before, but this Maldonado guy really catches a solid game.

[Tom Servo]

Now we got something cookin.

[RedlegJake]

Heisey WALKS!!

[Kc61]

Heisey with walk number 8 for the 2012 season.

K-Rod should immediately retire.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto must be dizzy from his head spinning. I hope somebody can point him to the batters box. Disorienting to see all those guys on the bases.

[edabbs44]

If they pitch around Votto, Cairo needs to do his best Rudy Stein impression.

[RedlegJake]

strike!!!:??? whaaaat?

[Tom Servo]

damn you thom!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

OH MAN! I thought that was gone!

[RedlegJake]

aaaaaaaarrgghhhhhh!

[cincrazy]

Awful camera work. Geesh.

[OnBaseMachine]

No way I would let Cairo hit here. Hanigan, Stubbs, Leake. Anyone but Cairo.

[RedlegJake]

first place he was walked. second place that cameraman should be shot

[WildcatFan]

First pitch swinging.

[RedlegJake]

here's where having BP out really hurts

[Tom Servo]

5-3 game on a fielder's choice.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Right here baby. Bruce goin' yard. Tie this baby up Jay!

[redsfaninbsg]

Fox Sports Ohio camera people suck, that's at least twice this year they have had me totally fooled on a homer. Plus, everybody in my office just heard me scream DAMN when it got caught at the wall.

[Tom Servo]

:(

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heck of a play by Weeks there.

[WildcatFan]

That hurt me.

[RedlegJake]

tip of the hat to Ricky Weeks

[WildcatFan]

/Looks at batters coming up in the ninth

/Is happy that Dusty Baker lineups are so terrible

[WildcatFan]

He almost flipped over on that bunt attempt. Twice, I assume.

[Kc61]

Gomez DP. No forward roll for Gomez that time.

[WildcatFan]

Gomez DP. No forward roll for Gomez that time.

But he did get two on the ground.

[Tom Servo]

that pretty much cinches it

[RedlegJake]

It's not done yet - but it's looking grim

[RedlegJake]

don't worry about the runner Jose just get Nyjer out

[RedlegJake]

sheesh so worried abou the guy on first he can't concentrate on a lick split batter like Nyjer Morgan and walks him

[Crumbley]

Fox Sports Ohio camera people suck, that's at least twice this year they have had me totally fooled on a homer. Plus, everybody in my office just heard me scream DAMN when it got caught at the wall.
They're the worst. And then they make the announcers look stupid because they're watching the monitors which is just the FSO feed.

[WildcatFan]

Well piss.

[RedlegJake]

Now he can't find the zone at all

[Tom Servo]

good one Arredondo

[RedlegJake]

Walks in a run and its 7-3

[RedlegJake]

This one's toast thanks to Mr Arredondo

[RedlegJake]

Holy Moses Mes had to leap to grab that one

[Tom Servo]

Terrible

[RedlegJake]

walked in another run

[WildcatFan]

Wow, Welsh: "How bout a 3-2 splitter when you just walked a run in."

I rarely hear him that vocal.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jose just completely lost his release point. He was all OVER the place. I guess he was due for a stinker. He's been dominant this season...until today.

[RedlegJake]

I know which reliever I want to package if a deal is made....

[Kc61]

I know which reliever I want to package if a deal is made....

Jose walks too many, but allows very few hits. His numbers are quite excellent. He just had a bad outing today.

I wouldn't give up Arredondo too easily.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Shouldn't Simon be getting some more important innings?

[Tom Servo]

Shouldn't Simon be getting some more important innings?
I think Simon is very valuable in his current spot. I think LeCure should be getting some higher leverage appearances.

[RedlegJake]

Jose walks too many, but allows very few hits. His numbers are quite excellent. He just had a bad outing today.

I wouldn't give up Arredondo too easily.

The walks are why I'd package hi - and the excellent numbers are the lure for a good return - it's not giving up its selling high for a guy who blows up once in a awhile but looks very dominant much of the time. I think he'd be valuable - and I like the bullpen well enough even without him. Add a couple other pieces and maybe you get a DeJesus or other player that fills a need

[RedlegJake]

The Ancient Brewer to end it

[Tom Servo]

Ludwick pads his stats :jump:

8-4

[RedlegJake]

wish we could get a couple runners on in front of Ludwick

[Tom Servo]

wish we could get a couple runners on in front of Ludwick
I've been beating the BP to leadoff, Ludwick to cleanup drum for a few weeks now. :dunno:

[RedlegJake]

I've been beating the BP to leadoff, Ludwick to cleanup drum for a few weeks now. :dunno:

The way he's hitting late;y maybe it will happen

[WildcatFan]

Jeebus, Luddy. Please become the left fielder we all want.

[WildcatFan]

Nyjer just shoved a fan who was ready to fight back. What a punk.

[Tom Servo]

Stay classy, Nyjer.

[RedlegJake]

Jeebus, Luddy. Please become the left fielder we all want.

Sit Heisey and let Ludwick start most of the time. Give a few to Frazier but let Frazier start most at third and let Rolen become the PH off the bench. Heisey backs up left and center as the 5th OFer.

[WildcatFan]

Good on the fan for stepping up. I think he coulda taken Nyjer.

[WildcatFan]

Sit Heisey and let Ludwick start most of the time. Give a few to Frazier but let Frazier start most at third and let Rolen become the PH off the bench. Heisey backs up left and center as the 5th OFer.

Yes and yes and yes and yes and yes.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Good on the fan for stepping up. I think he coulda taken Nyjer.

What happened?

[hebroncougar]

Morgan should be suspended for that. That was ridiculous.

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[Crumbley]

When that guy says "we" in reference to the Reds, he means it. My hero.

[NJReds]

I wonder if Mes wouldn't be better off catching everyday in AAA.

[WildcatFan]

What happened?

Foul ball in the front row, Nyjer and a fan both went for it. They tussled for the ball and Nyger gave the fan a forearm to the face. They started jawing, and the fan didn't back down.

[hebroncougar]

What happened?

Morgan went into the stands after a ball. Fan caught the ball in his chest way inside the wall boundaries. Morgan shoved the fan with his glove.

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[Tom Servo]

Foul ball in the front row, Nyjer and a fan both went for it. They tussled for the ball and Nyger gave the fan a forearm to the face. They started jawing, and the fan didn't back down.
Seen that play happen a million times, and I've never seen a player physically disrespect a fan like that.

[Buckeye33]

The gif of the incident should be out soon. I did not see it and am looking forward to seeing it and see how much of a complete jackhole Morgan made himself look.

[RedlegJake]

Nyjer Morgan is a putz plain and simple, showboating hotdog who can't back up his chutztspah with his play.

[Big Klu]

Nyjer Morgan is a putz plain and simple, showboating hotdog who can't back up his chutztspah with his play.

If we are throwing Yiddish around, then Nyger Morgan = schmuck.

[Tom Servo]

If we are throwing Yiddish around, then Nyger Morgan = schmuck.
And a real shlemiel in the eyes of the Brewers fans after his performance today.

[Crumbley]

Really hope Phillips is alright. No concussion, please.

[klw]

What happened?

here's the video
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22633469&topic_id=9780550&c_id=mlb



Oh Reds lost 8-4.
Ludwig's 2nd homer of the day just landed.

[WVRedsFan]

Really hope Phillips is alright. No concussion, please.

What happened to Brandon?

[Crumbley]

What happened to Brandon?
Took an inadvertent hand to the face on a slide, came out of the game shortly after.