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CySeymour
08-09-2012, 03:36 PM
Cozart SS
Stubbs CF
Phillips 2B
Ludwick LF
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Cairo 1B
Mesoraco C
Leake P


No idea if something is wrong with Rolen.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 03:41 PM
Volstad on the mound for Chicago, no reason for the Reds not to score runs.

Homer Bailey
08-09-2012, 03:42 PM
Ugly day here, and an ugly forecast. I'd be surprised if there aren't delays of some kind today. Regardless, I'll be there.

CySeymour
08-09-2012, 03:44 PM
Ugly day here, and an ugly forecast. I'd be surprised if there aren't delays of some kind today. Regardless, I'll be there.

That may be why Rolen isn't in the lineup. Dusty is too worried he may get injured if the playing surface is too bad.

dsmith421
08-09-2012, 04:08 PM
You've got to get a bat like Cairo in whenever possible.

CySeymour
08-09-2012, 04:13 PM
You've got to get a bat like Cairo in whenever possible.

Ok, admit it....you couldn't keep a straight face while typing that, could you?

powersackers
08-09-2012, 04:25 PM
Ok, admit it....you couldn't keep a straight face while typing that, could you?

Negative in WAR but positive in the clubhouse? I got nothing else.

Reds1
08-09-2012, 04:53 PM
I'll be at the game on the rooftops with free beverages
so delays are welcomed. :D

Reds Fanatic
08-09-2012, 05:33 PM
Not a good forecast for tonight:


Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Homer Bailey
08-09-2012, 05:34 PM
It's crazy dark here in Chicago, and the forecast just keeps looking worse and worse. Can't believe I'm still going to brave this, but I think I am.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 05:59 PM
No idea if something is wrong with Rolen.
He used to play everyday, but that was when he ruled the world.

GADawg
08-09-2012, 06:39 PM
Cairo needs to play to work on that phantom groin pull or lat strain or whatever he's about to go on the DL for when 'ole Joey comes back

reds44
08-09-2012, 07:11 PM
It's crazy dark here in Chicago, and the forecast just keeps looking worse and worse. Can't believe I'm still going to brave this, but I think I am.
It's a little rainy and in the 60's lol. It's not like the world is ending.

LincolnparkRed
08-09-2012, 07:41 PM
I'll be at the game on the rooftops with free beverages
so delays are welcomed. :D

Thought the cut those off by a certain time, not be inning, like the stadium

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 07:42 PM
I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.

757690
08-09-2012, 07:47 PM
I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.

Dog days of August getting to ya? Completely understand. Enjoy the rest :beerme:

GADawg
08-09-2012, 07:49 PM
I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.

funny, i feel like that sometimes. Grown men and ladies investing so much time, energy and brain power in something none of us have any control over is kinda crazy.

PuffyPig
08-09-2012, 08:03 PM
funny, i feel like that sometimes. Grown men and ladies investing so much time, energy and brain power in something none of us have any control over is kinda crazy.

We have no control over the games?

Now that is crazy talk!!!!

kbrake
08-09-2012, 08:05 PM
I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.

Enjoy the vacation man.

VR
08-09-2012, 08:09 PM
I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.

From the Reds, or Redszone? :beerme:

enjoy

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 08:12 PM
From the Reds, or Redszone? :beerme:

enjoy

both :)


Let's see long it takes me to log on here...

powersackers
08-09-2012, 08:13 PM
While we await the game list your top priorities in this thing we call life:

1 family and health
2 work
3 friends
4 reds
5 video games
6 everything else tied

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 08:19 PM
That may be why Rolen isn't in the lineup. Dusty is too worried he may get injured if the playing surface is too bad.

I read on Twitter Rolen is dealing with some back spasms/pain again.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 08:24 PM
I read on Twitter Rolen is dealing with some back spasms/pain again.Uh oh... Seems those rumblings always lead to something significant. Hopefully not this time.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 08:26 PM
We have no control over the games?

Now that is crazy talk!!!!Apparently paying members of the Pirate Fan Advisory Network have an input over the makeup of their team. And I'm sure they'll be taken very seriously. ;)

The Operator
08-09-2012, 08:27 PM
Does anyone know what the chances of are of getting the game in tonight, and if so - how soon they might be starting?

Reds Fanatic
08-09-2012, 08:30 PM
Does anyone know what the chances of are of getting the game in tonight, and if so - how soon they might be starting?

The latest update from Fay's blog is the game is supposed to start around 9 PM ET now.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 08:46 PM
The latest update from Fay's blog is the game is supposed to start around 9 PM ET now.
Thanks! :thumbup:

kbrake
08-09-2012, 08:54 PM
Twitter says it is raining again in Chicago...

redsfaninbsg
08-09-2012, 09:03 PM
Looks like a long night ahead

redsmetz
08-09-2012, 09:18 PM
So the game's not on WGN. Rats, we were going to watch it here in DC.

SirFelixCat
08-09-2012, 09:19 PM
925ET start time now

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:25 PM
And we're off.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:27 PM
Cozart! :jump:

1-0 Reds

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 09:34 PM
Did Brandon not run that out?

Oh it was foul...oops. Worried he was hurt.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:35 PM
Stubbs walks
BP flare singles to right, Stubbs to third (he was running)

kbrake
08-09-2012, 09:36 PM
Wish they always worked pitchers like this. I know Volstad has been awful but this is nice.

edabbs44
08-09-2012, 09:37 PM
I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.

And people get mad when Ludwick gets a day off here or there.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:37 PM
Ludwick grounds out to 3rd. Run scores, BP to 2nd

2-0 Reds.


Bruce K's.

kbrake
08-09-2012, 09:40 PM
Wonder how Marty handled that AB.

Reds/Flyers Fan
08-09-2012, 09:41 PM
Bruce is brutal to watch hit.

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 09:41 PM
Jay Bruce at-bats are a good time to use the restroom or go get a snack.

kbrake
08-09-2012, 09:42 PM
That looked high.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:42 PM
Frazier K's

2-0 Reds to the bottom of 1

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 09:43 PM
Stupid Cozart. We would've scored more runs in that inning if he wouldn't have led off with a rally killing home run.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 09:43 PM
I was in a topic thread and thought I was in the game thread....I was posting wondering where everyone was??? Rookie mistake..:D

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 09:45 PM
I was in a topic thread and thought I was in the game thread....I was posting wondering where everyone was??? Rookie mistake..:D

I saw that haha. It's like losing a ball in the lights... it happens :).

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:46 PM
DeJesus leadoff double

George Foster
08-09-2012, 09:47 PM
I have a feeling this will be one of those weird games..rain delays always do that.

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 09:47 PM
Leake does not look sharp so far. It's very early, so let's hope he gets into a groove.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 09:48 PM
I know it's not the right "play" but Brandon had him dead at 3rd base...

2-1 Reds.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:49 PM
Rizzo with an infield hit off of Leake's glove to score the run.

kbrake
08-09-2012, 09:49 PM
Last week Leake snags that and DeJesus is toast at the plate.

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 09:49 PM
We desperately need a good start from Leake tonight. Our rotation has been poo-poo the last week or so, outside of Cueto and Latos.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:51 PM
Soriano K's
Castro flies out to center

2-1 Reds after 1

George Foster
08-09-2012, 09:53 PM
If we were playing the Pirates or Cards this weekend instead of the Cubs I wonder if Votto would be playing? Especially after a 4 game losing streak.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:55 PM
Cairo safe on Castro's error (he booted it AND slipped)

Mes fouls out to 1st

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 09:56 PM
Hope he stays at SS.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 09:56 PM
Castro played that like it was a live hand grenade.

kbrake
08-09-2012, 09:57 PM
If we were playing the Pirates or Cards this weekend instead of the Cubs I wonder if Votto would be playing? Especially after a 4 game losing streak.

I'd like to think yes but I think that's just the fan part of me being impatient. This team seems pretty conservative bringing guys back from injury.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 09:57 PM
Safe at 2nd...horrible call...horrible!!

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 09:58 PM
Wow looks like a good call on second glance.

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 09:58 PM
I thought he got that call right, judging from the replay. But it was close.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 09:59 PM
Leake grounds out to 2nd, Cairo out at 2nd.
Cozart pops up to 2nd


2-1 Reds to the bottom of 2

kbrake
08-09-2012, 09:59 PM
I don't care about the umpire call as much as I do the bunt call. 2nd inning and Leake can swing. That's frustrating.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:01 PM
Gotta say that inning was pretty disappointing. Watching the Pirates lately, they seem to take advantage of leadoff errors like that. Reds just go quietly with Cairo on 1st and no outs.

alloverjr
08-09-2012, 10:01 PM
Reds offense came back for the 2nd I see. Of course you can never tire of seeing Cairo hit. :)

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:03 PM
Valbuena fouls out to 1st
Jackson pops up to short
Clevenger K's

2-1 Reds after 2

George Foster
08-09-2012, 10:06 PM
good inning by leake......we need 6 more of those...

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:11 PM
Stubbs grounds out to short
BP flies out to right
Ludwick singles to right
Bruce grounds out to 2nd

2-1 Reds to the bottom of 3

C'mon, it's Chris Volstad!

George Foster
08-09-2012, 10:12 PM
Bruce is lost....

redsfaninbsg
08-09-2012, 10:13 PM
I'm about as big of supporter as you will find for Jay Bruce but even I am growing tiresome of his ABs

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:14 PM
I want a Mr. Redlegs Great Adventure Storybook :(

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:18 PM
Volstad grounds out to 2nd
DeJesus flies out to the warning track in right
Barney flies out to center

2-1 Reds after 3

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:21 PM
FRAZIER! HR!

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:21 PM
Frazier! :jump:

3-1 Reds

Gallen5862
08-09-2012, 10:21 PM
Thanks for the pbp and innig summaries.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 10:21 PM
I want a Mr. Redlegs Great Adventure Storybook :(

I want mst3k back on the air again....we don't all get what we want. :(

Gallen5862
08-09-2012, 10:21 PM
Let's go Reds.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:22 PM
Cairo grounds to third, he stopped running because he's an old man who can't see that the ball was fair.

Mes grounds out to short

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:22 PM
Cairo stopped running on that. Thought it was foul, LOL.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:24 PM
Leake grounds out to short

3-1 Reds to the bottom of 4

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:26 PM
dp

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:27 PM
Rizzo hustle leadoff double

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:29 PM
Soriano grounds to short for an out, then Rizzo tries to take third and HE gets thrown out. 2 out. :)

Castro grounds out to short

3-1 Reds after 4

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 10:29 PM
Yessiree! There's one you don't see everyday. 6-3-5 dp

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:30 PM
That's just the Cubs being the Cubs. Awful play by Rizzo. Nice DP for the Reds.

WebScorpion
08-09-2012, 10:32 PM
That's just the Cubs being the Cubs. Awful play by Rizzo. Nice DP for the Reds.I wish the Brewers had done more of that for us the last 3 days. ;)

Big Klu
08-09-2012, 10:34 PM
Cairo reminds the Cubs that he was once a 3B.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:34 PM
Cozart grounds out to 3rd
Stubbs K's
BP doubles
BP to third on a passed ball

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:38 PM
Ludwick walks. 1st and 3rd for...Bruce.

757690
08-09-2012, 10:39 PM
Perfect time for Bruce to defunktify

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 10:39 PM
This is not going to end well.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:39 PM
Bruce K's

3-1 Reds to the bottom of 5

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 10:40 PM
Goodness. He is lost.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:40 PM
Bruce Ks

edabbs44
08-09-2012, 10:40 PM
I guess we have to cut Jay some slack. He is going up against Chris Volstad.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:40 PM
Uncle :(

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 10:40 PM
You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone in the league that's putting together worse at-bats right now than Jay Bruce

George Foster
08-09-2012, 10:41 PM
Brutal....has no clue..... Bruce is making this guy look like kofax..

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:41 PM
I'm a Bruce fan, but he's killing the Reds right now. Awful ABs.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:41 PM
He is the definition of streaky, wow. His hot streaks and defense are worth putting up with the slumps though, IMO.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 10:41 PM
Brutal....has no clue..... Bruce is making this guy look like kofax..

"U" aren't kidding. ;)

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 10:41 PM
How long are they going to march him out there night after night at that place in the order to strike out or roll one to the right side? Just asking, but man is he lost!

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:42 PM
How long are they going to march him out there night after night at that place in the order to strike out or roll one to the right side? Just asking, but man is he lost!

Don't forget his weak popups to left field. Not sure what you do with him. It's not like the Reds have a lot of better options.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 10:42 PM
How long are they going to march him out there night after night at that place in the order to strike out or roll one to the right side? Just asking, but man is he lost!

What are you going to do? Bench him? You work with him and he's got to hit his way out of this slump.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:43 PM
It's not like the Reds have a lot of better options.
This is the important part to remember.

edabbs44
08-09-2012, 10:44 PM
He is the definition of streaky, wow. His hot streaks and defense are worth putting up with the slumps though, IMO.

His defense?

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:45 PM
His defense?
Outside of his recent gaffes, he's been pretty good hasn't he?

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:45 PM
This is the important part to remember.

The Reds have such a weak bench, its really amazing that they've won so many games w/out Votto. Now with Rolen's back acting up, it's even worse.

alloverjr
08-09-2012, 10:45 PM
His defense?

Quite suspect IMO

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 10:45 PM
Bruce has a great arm. That's about all I can say about his D in right field.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 10:46 PM
What are you going to do? Bench him? You work with him and he's got to hit his way out of this slump.

Can he be worked with.?? Does not look like it to me. This is quintessential jay bruce. He has not changed since being in a reds uniform. He has not evolved...not one iota...

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:46 PM
Valbuena singles over 2nd
Jackson K's

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:47 PM
Well, I'm with The Operator. Outside of that 1 week or so, I'm not seeing how Bruce's D is anything less than stellar.

edabbs44
08-09-2012, 10:47 PM
Outside of his recent gaffes, he's been pretty good hasn't he?

Generally overrated.

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 10:48 PM
Well we have our whipping boy for the stretch run. Nice to have that out of the way.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 10:48 PM
Well, I'm with The Operator. Outside of that 1 week or so, I'm not seeing how Bruce's D is anything less than stellar.

Agreed. Everybody will have a bad game here and there, but overall he's a VERY good defender, toss in that arm and he's top notch.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:48 PM
I wondered when he'd get tossed.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:49 PM
Clevenger tossed for calling balls and strikes on 1-2.

Castillo in, and he K's.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 10:50 PM
Generally overrated.

He plays right field....not center...he makes the plays he should make...that's not the definition of great.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:50 PM
Well we have our whipping boy for the stretch run. Nice to have that out of the way.

Really? Should we just say that he's doing great? Most everyone here loves the guy, and want nothing more than a hot streak. But he's in a real funk right now.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:51 PM
I wondered when he'd get tossed.

Not many guys get tossed in the middle of an AB. And he gets credit for the K.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:52 PM
Volstad grounds to 2nd


3-1 Reds after 5.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:52 PM
Not many guys get tossed in the middle of an AB.I've never seen a guy start arguing after an ump called a ball after a strike. Maybe a strike after a ball that he thought was the same location, but not the other way around.

Silly way to get thrown out.

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 10:52 PM
Really? Should we just say that he's doing great? Most everyone here loves the guy, and want nothing more than a hot streak. But he's in a real funk right now.

Yes really. Piling on by criticizing his overall defense is too much in my opinion.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 10:52 PM
What are you going to do? Bench him? You work with him and he's got to hit his way out of this slump.

Bat him 7th. Beats me, but the kid is strugging.

alloverjr
08-09-2012, 10:53 PM
Well we have our whipping boy for the stretch run. Nice to have that out of the way.

Don't be too sure. There's a good 5 or 6 guys I think we can rotate in and out of that spot at any time. But, this Cairo/Bruce pair may have some mileage left.

Chip R
08-09-2012, 10:53 PM
I've never seen a guy start arguing after an ump called a ball after a strike. Maybe a strike after a ball that he thought was the same location, but not the other way around.

Silly way to get thrown out.

Never underestimate the stupidity of the Cubs.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:54 PM
Yes really. Piling on by criticizing his overall defense is too much in my opinion.

I see. I agree with that. He had a few head-scratchers in the field, but overall his defense is fine and not the issue tonight.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:54 PM
Never underestimate the stupidity of the Cubs.
Indeed.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:56 PM
Frazier with a hustle leadoff double

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:56 PM
Oooooh I thought he was out but I'll take it.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 10:57 PM
Close play at second! Let's get some runs, now.

alloverjr
08-09-2012, 10:57 PM
Oooooh I thought he was out but i'll take it.

Me too. Replay shows safe.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:57 PM
I think the throw beat Frazier but Frazier beat the tag.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 10:57 PM
Frazier with a hustle leadoff double

Hustle cannot be measured in dollars...:thumbup:

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:58 PM
This team is bad at bunting.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 10:58 PM
Good to see Frazier heating up again.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 10:58 PM
The bunt appears.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:58 PM
lol why do they even bother with the bunt attempts anymore?

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 10:58 PM
This team is bad at bunting.

Yet they continue to try for some reason.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 10:59 PM
Frazier gets in a pickle and is out. Dang.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 10:59 PM
Also bad at baserunning. Frazier out on a groundball. Cairo to first.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 10:59 PM
Great goodness.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:00 PM
God...that was awful....all because the crafty veteran could not lay down the bunt...again

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:00 PM
Yet they continue to try for some reason.Beats me as to why, but sadly I'm not in charge, haha.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:00 PM
In fairness to Todd, that was a surprise grab by Volstad.

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:00 PM
Thank Cairo for an awesome AB.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 11:01 PM
More ugly baserunning from the Reds.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 11:01 PM
Thank Cairo for an awesome AB.

Cairo seems like a nice guy. Maybe the Reds can make him a coach and get someone for the bench that can contribute a little bit.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:01 PM
Mes flies out to center


Welsh reading those SABR blogs.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:02 PM
Mes is really disappointing me. I thought was quite a hitter, but he looks lost, too.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:03 PM
Runner at second with no outs wasted. That's a bummer.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:03 PM
Leake flies out to center

3-1 Reds to the bottom of 6

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 11:04 PM
Mes is really disappointing me. I thought was quite a hitter, but he looks lost, too.

He only plays a few times a week, however. And has to worry about calling a game, catching his pitchers, opposing baserunners, and he's coming off a one week stretch where he didn't play at all and is recovering from a concussion. I thought he'd be more productive this year, but in the long run, I'm not that concerned with him.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:04 PM
Welsh reading those SABR blogs.He's far and away The Reds' best TV guy, IMO. He really does well bringing some stats into the discussion and in a way that more casual fans can also appreciate.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:04 PM
If cairo had gotten the bunt down...mezz's fly ball scores frazier.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 11:05 PM
I don't mind the bunt as much as some here...but for me, you only do it if you have players who are ABLE to do it. And I haven't seen evidence of that from this year's club. Let 'em swing.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:06 PM
Might prove to bite them again. Scant two run lead and only 6 hits against a guy with a 7+ ERA. Quality start for Volsty. Bats are nearly silent.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:06 PM
I don't mind the bunt as much as some here...but for me, you only do it if you have players who are ABLE to do it. And I haven't seen evidence of that from this year's club. Let 'em swing.Exactly. They're just gift-wrapping outs for the opposing pitcher at this point.

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:06 PM
He's far and away The Reds' best TV guy, IMO. He really does well bringing some stats into the discussion and in a way that more casual fans can also appreciate.

I like him with Kelch. Kelch is really growing on me. It's nice not having to listen to someone yelling at me and belaboring point after point.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:07 PM
Mes with a great catch!

Barney singles to left

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:07 PM
I don't mind the bunt as much as some here...but for me, you only do it if you have players who are ABLE to do it. And I haven't seen evidence of that from this year's club. Let 'em swing.

They r professionals...bunting is like free throw shooting...practice, technique. Come in early stay late...do your job.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 11:08 PM
WOW! What a play by Mesoraco!

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:08 PM
That was a heck of a play by Mez.

NJReds
08-09-2012, 11:08 PM
Nice play from Mes.

redsfaninbsg
08-09-2012, 11:08 PM
Is anybody else's feed skipping?

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:09 PM
I like him with Kelch. Kelch is really growing on me. It's nice not having to listen to someone yelling at me and belaboring point after point.They are a good combo, and I'm with you on the latter point as well. I love Thom's voice but it does get old to hear him constantly beating players down for doing anything wrong. He makes us here seem like easy-going fans who never criticize anything, LOL.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:09 PM
Is anybody else's feed skipping?

Yes

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 11:09 PM
They r professionals...bunting is like free throw shooting...practice, technique. Come in early stay late...do your job.

True...but for things like this, I point to the coaches. It's up to them to make those guys stay in the cage and ACTUALLY work on it instead of just giving it that one half-hearted attempt during normal BP.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:10 PM
Is anybody else's feed skipping?FS Ohio has been shoddy for me for quite some time now. It seems like almost every night the sound isn't in synch with the picture, and there's a good amount of digital noise in the picture too. Still better than standard definition, but frustrating.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:10 PM
They are a good combo, and I'm with you on the latter point as well. I love Thom's voice but it does get old to hear him constantly beating players down for doing anything wrong. He makes us here seem like easy-going fans who never criticize anything, LOL.
Yeah, that's my take on Thom too. He has a good voice but he's basically Marty Junior in terms of having his favorites and whipping boys.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:11 PM
Rizzo walks. 1st and 2nd, 1 out.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:11 PM
True...but for things like this, I point to the coaches. It's up to them to make those guys stay in the cage and ACTUALLY work on it instead of just giving it that one half-hearted attempt during normal BP.
Totally agree...but when you have a players coach u don't get the in your face stuff and sometimes you need that.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:12 PM
Leake playing with fire here. And only a two run lead

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:12 PM
Leake didn't want to leave a fat one out over the plate to Rizzo. Soriano is going to hit into a DP or K.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 11:13 PM
Totally agree...but when you have a players coach u don't get the in your face stuff and sometimes you need that.

No, that's the manager. Dusty's not the guy who would do the bunting technique and such with the players. And you don't have to get in a guys' face to point out that you need to work on this or that. Just point out the results and they'll get the message pretty quickly.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:14 PM
Hanging curveball missed by Soriano

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:15 PM
No, that's the manager. Dusty's not the guy who would do the bunting technique and such with the players. And you don't have to get in a guys' face to point out that you need to work on this or that. Just point out the results and they'll get the message pretty quickly.

Not worked yet...they no the results...it's obvious...maybe a 5k fine to the reds community fund

cincrazy
08-09-2012, 11:15 PM
Leake didn't want to leave a fat one out over the plate to Rizzo. Soriano is going to hit into a DP or K.

Good call :).

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:15 PM
Leake didn't want to leave a fat one out over the plate to Rizzo. Soriano is going to hit into a DP or K.
:thumbup:

Soriano K's

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:15 PM
Soriano is the definition of a bad LTC.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:16 PM
d'oh



tie game

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:16 PM
Ugh, tie ballgame.

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:16 PM
Crap.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:16 PM
Not enough runs. Not enough runs. This keeps happening.

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:16 PM
Stubbs played that really well too.

redsfaninbsg
08-09-2012, 11:16 PM
I miss Joey Votto

Chip R
08-09-2012, 11:17 PM
This is turning out like the Milwaukee game. :(

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:17 PM
That wasted runner at second base and no outs is pretty big now.

alloverjr
08-09-2012, 11:17 PM
:laugh:

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:17 PM
Here we go...

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:17 PM
That wasted runner at second base and no outs is pretty big now.
All of the wasted runners seem pretty big right now.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:17 PM
Leake losing it again. As usual.

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 11:18 PM
Error on Cozart?

NJReds
08-09-2012, 11:18 PM
Stubbs played that well. Bad relay by Cozart, they should've had the runner at the plate.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:18 PM
Valbuena walks

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:18 PM
Stubbs played that well. Bad relay by Cozart, they should've had the runner at the plate.

Yep, and Mikie in full meltdown.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:18 PM
All of the wasted runners seem pretty big right now.True. That one seems the most frustrating in my opinion though. Man I can't wait until #19 is back.

And Leake is getting into a pretty big jam.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:19 PM
Stubbs played that well. Bad relay by Cozart, they should've had the runner at the plate.

Agreed he threw falling away from home...error

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:20 PM
Jackson grounds out to first

3-3 after 6

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 11:21 PM
Am I the only one who didn't see an E on Cozart?

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:21 PM
Whew. How we gonna score another run?

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:21 PM
Inning over on a close play that probably didn't have to be close.

Kc61
08-09-2012, 11:21 PM
Just bad pitching in that inning.

Castro is one of the few Cubs with pop in his bat. In that spot, he Ks Soriano, Leake just can't give Castro a good pitch to hit. If necessary, you take your chances on this Valbuena guy.

Leake and Arroyo have not pitched well over the last month, and pitches like that are the reason. C'mon Mike, you're a finesse pitcher, you have to locate the ball better than that.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:21 PM
Now Mike is afraid to throw the ball over the plate as Cairo falls down and still makes the play.

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 11:22 PM
Whew. How we gonna score another run?

Bruce HR?

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 11:22 PM
Am I the only one who didn't see an E on Cozart?

Welsh is right. The score keeper has to account for the runner going to third somehow.

Kc61
08-09-2012, 11:22 PM
Bruce HR?

Wrong stadium.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:22 PM
Bruce HR?

:lol:

kbrake
08-09-2012, 11:22 PM
I still think offense is the scary problem with this team. Has been since the season started and it hasn't really been addressed.

OldXOhio
08-09-2012, 11:22 PM
In fairness to Todd, that was a surprise grab by Volstad.

Nah I disagree. Not hit that hard and Frazier had time to get back after Volstad fielded it. Instead he committed a major blunder by attempting to go to 3rd for a few steps. Just costly bad base running that should've been elementary.

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:22 PM
But runners take an extra base on the throw all the time. Doesn't need to be an error.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:23 PM
Am I the only one who didn't see an E on Cozart?

He short hopped it to home from behind second...he has a short stop arm.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:23 PM
Manny Corpas in


Pretty unforgivable to me that the Reds let Volstad have a quality start. Guys like he and Randy Wolf should be knocked around the park.

_Sir_Charles_
08-09-2012, 11:24 PM
But runners take an extra base on the throw all the time. Doesn't need to be an error.

I agree...but it's a judgment call for the scorekeeper.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:24 PM
Cozart grounds out to third

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 11:25 PM
On the replay from the side of Mes it hopped right to his glove and Mes couldn't grab it. Having watched a lot of baseball I think it is fair to say that is usually not an error.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:25 PM
Stubbs grounds out to third

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:25 PM
I thought it is only considered a quality start after 7 innings...am I wrong?

redsfaninbsg
08-09-2012, 11:25 PM
Maybe the rain will save them?

Cedric
08-09-2012, 11:26 PM
Stubbs got hot at the wrong time if you are a Reds fan. This team is going to sink fast in the playoffs with Cozart and Stubbs 1-2.

kaldaniels
08-09-2012, 11:26 PM
I thought it is only considered a quality start after 7 innings...am I wrong?

Simply put, yes. 6 IP

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:27 PM
Phillips singles with 2 outs. PLEASE get him in, guys.

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:27 PM
BP heating up.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:27 PM
BP singles to right

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:28 PM
Brandon is really good when he goes the other way. Wish he would do that more often.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:28 PM
And that's that. Ugh.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:28 PM
Ludwick grounds to third


3-3 to the bottom of 7

kbrake
08-09-2012, 11:28 PM
Solid inning from the top of the order.

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:28 PM
Wasted hit...stat padding...:D

OldXOhio
08-09-2012, 11:30 PM
Stubbs got hot at the wrong time if you are a Reds fan. This team is going to sink fast in the playoffs with Cozart and Stubbs 1-2.

If there is such a thing as a bad time for a team to get hot, it was the reds in July. The wrinkles were still there, just covered long enough to force inactivity.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:30 PM
Arredondo in.

kbrake
08-09-2012, 11:31 PM
I don't think being hot for 2 weeks is what kept Walt from making a move. I think its much more likely he didn't think Denard Span or whatever else was available was worth selling the rest of the farm for.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:31 PM
Jose in and a quality start for Leake. All that's missing is some runs.

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:32 PM
Jose's success/failure seems to hinge on allowing a walk or not.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:32 PM
It seems like Arredondo hasn't been able to actually complete an inning in forever.

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:34 PM
It seems like Arredondo hasn't been able to actually complete an inning in forever.
He did in 2 of his last 3 appearances. :dunno:

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:36 PM
Castillo K's.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:36 PM
He did in 2 of his last 3 appearances. :dunno:I didn't get to watch most of the Milwaukee series. It could just be my imagination, though.

WVRedsFan
08-09-2012, 11:37 PM
I didn't get to watch most of the Milwaukee series. It could just be my imagination, though.

You lucky dog :)

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:37 PM
LaHair PH, so Dusty is calling in Marshall.

The Operator
08-09-2012, 11:37 PM
You lucky dog :)So I hear. LOL. :p

Tom Servo
08-09-2012, 11:41 PM
LaHair K's

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:41 PM
Nice pitching by Marshall. K

George Foster
08-09-2012, 11:43 PM
we only scored 3 runs on a guy that is 0-8 with a 7.22 era...:confused:

OesterPoster
08-09-2012, 11:44 PM
Dusty did well playing that one by the book. Who goes in the 8th? Ondrusek? Brox?

CySeymour
08-09-2012, 11:44 PM
Dusty did well playing that one by the book. Who goes in the 8th? Ondrusek? Brox?

why not stick with Marshell?

redsfaninbsg
08-09-2012, 11:44 PM
It's odd how baseball is, a week ago I would've had all the faith in the world yet tonight I have none.