7/16/07 - Reds vs. Braves Game Thread

[Big Klu]

oneupper, thanks for the play-by-play! I really appreciated it!

I think that Livingston has definitely earned another look. He may not have the best stuff, but he's got guts. And sometimes guts is enough!







Congratulations to Ken Griffey, Jr. for career homer #587, moving him past Frank Robinson and into sole possession of sixth place on MLB's all-time HR list!

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Ted Kluszewski - 251
5. George Foster - 244
6. Adam Dunn - 223
7. Eric Davis - 203
8. Barry Larkin - 198
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 189
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Paul O'Neill - 96

[WVRedsFan]

Now..can we score more then 5 the next few games?

Let's see...we face Reyes and Smoltz next...

Hmmm. Yes and no.

That's my final answer.

[cumberlandreds]

The Ryan Freel lovefest is wearing off...



This isn't a shot at anybody, it's a fact. It's becoming evident what he is...not an every day player, and a player with poor instincts. A player who hustles.....which is great, but doesn't use his head, and doesn't change his approach to improve that....a player that for every spectacular play has 2 or 3 mishaps that hurt the team more than help the team.

He's a guy you like to have on your team, and can help a team, just not in the role the Reds think he should be in.

Sure, he can add a spark, but can also frustrate you. He can cause a pitcher headaches, but has to get on base first....that in itself is often a challenge.

That's the perfect analysis of Ryan Freel. He's basically a good utulity player who can play 3 or 4 games a week. If he plays more than that he can hurt you.