Red's Fans Check in

[Starscream]

Does any move that the Reds do ever make sense? :hm

The more I've thought about it, the more sense it makes. I don't like Miles' numbers from last year, but his previous years stats are very good. He's only going to be used as a utility player (Janish will probably be gone or sent to AAA soon). I hate that Rosales is gone, but the main thing we need to look at here is that we got rid of Taveras, and that's good news. We fixed our infield gap this weekend, and today fixed our blackhole problem in CF. Stubbs will make a fine CFer.


BTW, Taveras just got DFAd by the A's. :r
Some boys over at the cincinnati.com message boards are thinking that the A's made this trade in order to somehow acquire Damon.:hm



I don't want to drink too much of the Kool-Aid that Dan's drinking, but I think we might have a shot at the playoffs this year, providing everyone stays healthy.:al

[elderboy02]

I am just glad to see Taveras gone. He absolutely sucked last year and he was our leadoff hitter :hn

[elderboy02]

... I think we might have a shot at the playoffs this year, providing everyone stays healthy.:al

I am quoting this. Playoffs here we come! :banger :tu

[smitdavi]

I don't want to drink too much of the Kool-Aid that Dan's drinking, but I think we might have a shot at the playoffs this year, providing everyone stays healthy.:al

Me and my buddy were saying the EXACT same thing. They all need to stay healthy and be consistent. Seems like in years past they would go on a few hot streaks then just go ICE cold and not do anything offensively. IMO it will come down to the pitching this year.

[Starscream]

Me and my buddy were saying the EXACT same thing. They all need to stay healthy and be consistent. Seems like in years past they would go on a few hot streaks then just go ICE cold and not do anything offensively. IMO it will come down to the pitching this year.

With the new pitching coach, I think we'll start to improve. Maybe Harang will show some improvement and be back in form from two years ago. Volquez is supposed to be back before the end of the season, Cueto and Bailey need to develop a bit, but overall I think that we will have solid pitching. Arroyo just needs to bring some quality starts, and Harang is performing for cash this year, so hopefully he'll step up.

[chippewastud79]

I am quoting this. Playoffs here we come! :banger :tu

Thats right up there with:
Bengals = Superbowl
Bengals vs. Vikings Superbowl
OSU will beat USC
Reds = World Series
OSU = National Champions

:r

[elderboy02]

Thats right up there with:
Bengals = Superbowl
Bengals vs. Vikings Superbowl
OSU will beat USC
Reds = World Series
OSU = National Champions

:r

I guess you didn't read the post I made. I am not saying Reds = World Series.

I said Reds = playoffs. :tu

[chippewastud79]

IMO it will come down to the pitching this year.

Maybe not starting pitching, but there has still been nothing done with their bullpen. Their bullpen has been absolutely pathetic. How many ND's to the starters get because the bullpens blew their leads? :td

[Starscream]

Maybe not starting pitching, but there has still been nothing done with their bullpen. Their bullpen has been absolutely pathetic. How many ND's to the starters get because the bullpens blew their leads? :td

Rhodes, Masset, and Herrera are keepers. I say get rid of Burton. And coCo is still with us. Not the worst bullpen in the league by far, but clearly not the best. I think we'll be ok.

[chippewastud79]

I guess you didn't read the post I made. I am not saying Reds = World Series.

I said Reds = playoffs. :tu

No, Reds = World Series, was last year. :rolleyes:

[elderboy02]

Our bullpen will be fine this year.

[chippewastud79]

Our bullpen will be fine this year.

We'll see. Ofcourse they usually don't have leads, but they are also not very good at holding onto them.

The problems the Reds have are not limited to just starting pitching, relievers, fielding or batting. Hell, even managing is a little suspect. The Reds are a mediocre team and haven't made any changes in the off season that really blow me away. They could get lucky and win 80 games and have a chance at the Wild Card but as of right now they are the 3rd best team in their division. :hm

[Starscream]

We'll see. Ofcourse they usually don't have leads, but they are also not very good at holding onto them.

The problems the Reds have are not limited to just starting pitching, relievers, fielding or batting. Hell, even managing is a little suspect. The Reds are a mediocre team and haven't made any changes in the off season that really blow me away. They could get lucky and win 80 games and have a chance at the Wild Card but as of right now they are the 3rd best team in their division. :hm

Most analysts have us as the second best team, behind St. Louis, and putting us in the wild card race. Chicago looks pretty mediocre so far this year, despite getting rid of Milton Bradley.

[Starscream]

We'll see. Ofcourse they usually don't have leads, but they are also not very good at holding onto them.


:r
So true.

[Starscream]

:wo:wo GO REDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



:banger:banger:banger

[hotreds]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jhmlyn2gHbY/RhPWCUsUFPI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/lkXRkIPsG7w/s400/RedsCrew.jpg

[elderboy02]

Pitchers and catchers report in 1 week :banger

[chippewastud79]

Pitchers and catchers tomorrow. :tu

[smitdavi]

Pitchers and catchers tomorrow. :tu

:wo

[chippewastud79]

:wo

We can discuss some baseball at the herf, if you can come it would be awesome ;)

[elderboy02]

I listen to sports talk radio everyday. Yesterday, all the Reds beat reporters were saying how great Aroldis Chapman looked. Let me see if I can find some video. :banger

[elderboy02]

Here you go. This article is a great read. Chris Burke's comments cracked me up. The video is also in the article: http://cnati.com/spring-training-2010/chapman-wows-in-bp-001344/

[smitdavi]

We can discuss some baseball at the herf, if you can come it would be awesome ;)

I wish I could but we have a volleyball tournament that afternoon.

[Starscream]

Aroldis Chapman's arm is shot before the season begins. :(
That was a huge waste of money...:hn

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/dusty_baker_destroys




















:D

[Starscream]

Any news on the intrasquad game today? Other than Chapman had little control.

[smitdavi]

Any news on the intrasquad game today? Other than Chapman had little control.

Didn't hear much. Here's a quote from an article about Chapman's inning:

"The line for Chapman was one scoreless inning with one hit, one hit batsman and two strikeouts. He threw 17 pitches, 12 for strikes, and twice reached 97 mph with his fastball. "

We will see what happens on Monday. They play the Royals, right?

[elderboy02]

They play the Indians today.

[smitdavi]

Looks like Chapman had a pretty good debut:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Aroldis-Chapman-hits-100-mph-strikes-out-three-?urn=mlb,226703

[elderboy02]

100 mph :banger

[Starscream]

Looks like Chapman had a pretty good debut:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Aroldis-Chapman-hits-100-mph-strikes-out-three-?urn=mlb,226703

Looked good opening w/ limited pitches. I'm still not 100% sold on him. I hope he comes through this year, but I still think he has too much of an issue with control right now to be in the #5 spot.

[Starscream]

Who's gonna be the fifth starter?
Who's gonna be the starting LF and CF?
Any thoughts?

I think Gomes/Dickerson/Stubbs will be another platoon situation this year. I'm not a big fan of platoons, but it is what it is.
As far as pitching, I'm still not sure. All signs point to Chapman right now, but I'm still not sold on him being ready yet.

[elderboy02]

I want the 5th to be Chapman :) I don't know if that is possible though unless his control improves. I would like to see the platoon out there. Guys with fresher legs is better in my opinion.

[elderboy02]

Here is a video of Chapman yesterday and a report on how he did :banger http://cnati.com/spring-training-2010/-goodyear-ariz---despite-001542/

[Starscream]

He's quoted saying that he's worked out all of his control issues. Although he looked good yesterday, I think that his control issues might still not be worked out.

[elderboy02]

He's quoted saying that he's worked out all of his control issues. Although he looked good yesterday, I think that his control issues might still not be worked out.

Come on Andy, drink the Chapman Kool-Aid! :al

[Starscream]

Lincoln's out of the running for the 5th starter. Still wondering why he was even in consideration, despite him asking Jocketty for a shot.


Yonder and a couple of other boys are also out of the running for the big team. Cuts are finally starting.

[elderboy02]

We are getting close :banger

[Starscream]

We are getting close :banger

:banger

Any word on the fifth starter yet? It looks like it's gonna be Leake or Wood.

[Starscream]

Tomorrow's the big day! Go Harang!

[hotreds]

I'm ready!

http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/dusty-baker-cincinnati-reds.jpg

[Starscream]

I'm ready!

http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/dusty-baker-cincinnati-reds.jpg

I've always loved that pic.:r

[elderboy02]

I took the day off tomorrow. Lets go Reds!

[elderboy02]

Harang isn't looking bad, well except for that solo HR to Pujols.

[Starscream]

I don't think Harang did too bad of a job today. He gave up two HRs and that awful pickoff, but the rest shows promise.
Lincoln on the other hand...

[elderboy02]

It was Votto's fault, not Harang's, although Harang should have never threw the ball over there.

[Starscream]

It was Votto's fault, not Harang's, although Harang should have never threw the ball over there.

I think both of them are to blame for that one.

[Starscream]

Votto Phillips Rolen up in the 8th. Rally time!

[elderboy02]

Votto Phillips Rolen up in the 8th. Rally time!

:banger

[elderboy02]

Crap. Votto struck out. This pitcher is good.

[elderboy02]

Tying run at the plate!

[Starscream]

Time for Bruce to use some power! Tie this game up.

[elderboy02]

Time for Bruce to use some power! Tie this game up.

Yep. Needs to do better than he did last year. He swung for the fences on the 1st pitch.

1st and 3rd!

[Starscream]

:td for Bruce.
:tu for Phillips.

[elderboy02]

Whifffffff

[elderboy02]

Yeah baby! Stubbs has some serious speed!

[Starscream]

Yeah baby! Stubbs has some serious speed!

Yessir!

[elderboy02]

Dang it. They are showing the play of the game and it is the play where Rasmus robbed us of the HR in Center.

[Starscream]

One more inning to make some noise!

[elderboy02]

Well hell....

[elderboy02]

Holy hell. This one is done.

[Starscream]

And that's the ballgame...

[icehog3]

Denny's Breakfast.

[Starscream]

Denny's Breakfast.

:fu2:fu2
I'm gonna hold that grudge, Admiral.

[icehog3]

:fu2:fu2
I'm gonna hold that grudge, Admiral.

Ah, you love me Andy. ;)

[Starscream]

Ah, you love me Andy. ;)

We'll see how the Cubbies do today.;)

[Starscream]

A little too late now, but Dickerson finally looks like a leadoff hitter in the ninth.

[icehog3]

We'll see how the Cubbies do today.;)

You love me if they lose, and begrudge me if they win? :)

[Starscream]

You love me if they lose, and begrudge me if they win? :)

;s

[Starscream]

You ought to be worried about Pujols too.
Hitting the Jameson yet, Admiral?

[icehog3]

You ought to be worried about Pujols too.
Hitting the Jameson yet, Admiral?

Leaving in 20 minutes to meet my buds at the bar.

Pujols is a freaking stud. ;s

Cubs up 3-0 on Byrd's 3 run HR in his first at bat as a Cub.

Now, go Tigers!

See you tonight Andy.

[Starscream]

Enjoy the friends and drinks!:al

[smitdavi]

Not quite the start I was looking for today :hn

[elderboy02]

Cueto will get 'em on Wed
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[Starscream]

Not quite the start I was looking for today :hn

Is it ever on Opening Day?:D

[hotreds]

You can't win 'em all...








especially after you lose one!

[smitdavi]

Is it ever on Opening Day?:D

I guess I was just expecting more from the pitching staff.

[Starscream]

I guess I was just expecting more from the pitching staff.

Harang did a decent job today. Numbers wise he did the same as Carpenter. Lincoln and Masset gave this game away.

My issue is with Dickerson and Cabrerra. Cabrerra had a bad day, but I believe that this is going to be a pattern with Dickerson. Another bust leadoff hitter. I wish Stubbs hit leadoff today. We might have won. Looks like we can't get past leadoff hitters playing like Corey Patterson. :hn
Dickerson also overthrew that throw to home, which should have resulted in Pujols being out at the plate. But Dickerson threw it 10ft over Hernandez's head. Piss poor.

[smitdavi]

Harang did a decent job today. Numbers wise he did the same as Carpenter. Lincoln and Masset gave this game away.

My issue is with Dickerson and Cabrerra. Cabrerra had a bad day, but I believe that this is going to be a pattern with Dickerson. Another bust leadoff hitter. I wish Stubbs hit leadoff today. We might have won. Looks like we can't get past leadoff hitters playing like Corey Patterson. :hn
Dickerson also overthrew that throw to home, which should have resulted in Pujols being out at the plate. But Dickerson threw it 10ft over Hernandez's head. Piss poor.

Baker just out thought himself. He wanted a mostly lefty lineup against Carpenter and that's why Stubbs didn't start. In hindsight that was a mistake imo

[Starscream]

Baker just doesn't think. I'll be glad when he's gone.

[elderboy02]

Baker just doesn't think. I'll be glad when he's gone.

:tpd: Dusty is a moron. There is no way Dickerson should have start over Stubbs. That move is just like last year when he started Darnell McDonald on opening day. He then proceeded to give him 100 some odd bats before realizing that he sucked. :hn

[chippewastud79]

Great work by the bullpen on opening day. :tu

[elderboy02]

Tie ballgame! Nice HR by Cabrera!

[Starscream]

Way to go bullpen. Throw another game away. Our bullpen looks like shyte so far this season. Lincoln, Massett, and Ondrusek have devastated us.

[Starscream]

And this one belongs to the...:hn


At least the Cubbies have lost two straight too. Tom, we're tied in the cellar right now.

[elderboy02]

Hopefully Arroyo can win tomorrow afternoon.

[chippewastud79]

Ah, the relief pitchers. Wonder who said that might be a problem this year? :hm

[Starscream]

Hopefully Arroyo can win tomorrow afternoon.
Only if he hasn't had too many bong hits.
Ah, the relief pitchers. Wonder who said that might be a problem this year? :hm

:hm I wonder who did say that?:D
sucks for us either way. our offense hasn't looked too good either yet, but it's been against two aces in Carpenter and Wainright. Let's see what we do against pitchers in the 3-5 spots.

[elderboy02]

...our offense hasn't looked too good either yet, but it's been against two aces in Carpenter and Wainright. Let's see what we do against pitchers in the 3-5 spots.

I was going to say that as well. We faced an extremely good team with 2 of the top pitchers in the entire league.

[elderboy02]

Nice win today! :banger

JOHNNY GOMES!!!!!

[elderboy02]

Nice grand slam by Stubbs!

REDS WIN! REDS WIN! :banger :banger :banger

[smitdavi]

:wo

Got lucky tonight. We almost gave it away.

[hotreds]

Good win, indeed. Got a little hairy there at the end. A loss tonight would have been terrible!

[smitdavi]

Looks like another beautiful day at the ballpark. Hopefully the good guys steal another one today :D

[elderboy02]

:bh

[Starscream]

At least we're not Asstros fans.

[chippewastud79]

Man, the bullpen is absolutely trash. Even the win they got Friday they tried to give it away. If they called the batter before Lee safe Cordero gives up the tying homerun instead of the one to bring it within one. :bh

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger

[icehog3]

Cubs' bullpen sucks! Cubs' bullpen sucks! :mad:

[Starscream]

Cubs' bullpen sucks! Cubs' bullpen sucks! :mad:

So do the Reds' bullpen. But we still took 2 of 3.:D

[icehog3]

So do the Reds' bullpen. But we still took 2 of 3.:D

Talk to me in September. ;)

[hotreds]

Howzabout at the Herf in August?:=:

[icehog3]

Howzabout at the Herf in August?:=:

If Andy comes, we shall smoke. :)

[Starscream]

If Andy comes, we shall smoke. :)

That's my first week back at work for the new school year, but we'll see. The bet goes till the end of the regular season though.

[hotreds]

What bet?

[icehog3]

That's my first week back at work for the new school year, but we'll see. The bet goes till the end of the regular season though.

So I can't smoke with you 'til then?



:lv

[Starscream]

So I can't smoke with you 'til then?



:lv

Come on down to NC, Admiral! We'll smoke whatever, but the fiver bet is for the end of the season.

[Starscream]

What bet?

We bet a fiver on which team would finish higher in the NL central standings: the Cubs or Reds. Dan would be proud of me.:D

[hotreds]

If Andy comes, we shall smoke. :)

What am I , chopped liver?

[Starscream]

What am I , chopped liver?

You're a Reds fan, so your liver by-product.

[icehog3]

What am I , chopped liver?

I've smoked with you before, Hugh. :fu :r

[hotreds]

Yes, I do vaguely recall something like that! The good ole days!

[icehog3]

Yes, I do vaguely recall something like that! The good ole days!

Who you callin' old??


:r

[hotreds]

My
http://srqcardio.com/_library/images/pacemaker.gif

[elderboy02]

Cubs' bullpen sucks! Cubs' bullpen sucks! :mad:

So does Alfonso Soriano :r

[elderboy02]

We bet a fiver on which team would finish higher in the NL central standings: the Cubs or Reds. Dan would be proud of me.:D

I am proud of you.... but I would have bet on the Reds winning the World Series :r

[hotreds]

And you would have LOST!

[elderboy02]

Chapman dominated at AAA yesterday: http://cnati.com/cincinnati-reds/chapman-hits-101-in-debut-1-001743/

He hit 101 mph and had 9 K's :banger

[Starscream]

I am proud of you.... but I would have bet on the Reds winning the World Series :r

You would...


:D


Chapman was impressive yesterday. Glad to see he's on the right track. Leake was impressive too.

[icehog3]

So does Alfonso Soriano :r

I got nothin'. :r

[smitdavi]

Good game last night. Gotta get the top of the lineup hitting.

[Starscream]

Good game last night. Gotta get the top of the lineup hitting.

Gotta get the whole lineup hitting...

[elderboy02]

Good stuff last night! Glad to see Rolen still has power at his age :banger

[hotreds]

That WAS a good win, fer sure!

[elderboy02]

4-0 reds in the 2nd inning :banger

[chippewastud79]

4-0 reds in the 2nd inning :banger

3-1 Reds in the 4th :confused:

[chippewastud79]

Homerun by Hannigan, 6-1 Reds :tu

[elderboy02]

3-1 Reds in the 4th :confused:

Yeah, the umps reviewed Bruce's HR and determined it to be foul.

[smitdavi]

Looking good, I hope the bullpen can hold it together.

[smitdavi]

.....and here they come

[chippewastud79]

.....and here they come

Sure can't :td

Can someone explain to me why Jay Bruce is an everyday player on this team and not in Louisville? :hm

[Starscream]

Give him a bit of time. He's knocking the hell out of the ball, just to the wrong places. He should have had a homer tonight, but the instant replay got it wrong.

This game is getting on my nerves...

[Starscream]

And this one belongs to the Reds!:banger

[elderboy02]

:banger :banger

[smitdavi]

Give him a bit of time. He's knocking the hell out of the ball, just to the wrong places. He should have had a homer tonight, but the instant replay got it wrong.

This game is getting on my nerves...

Yeah I'm with you Andy...he's hit the ball well just right at people.

[hotreds]

Blowing a 6-1 lead is not a good thing, but at least we won the game!

[elderboy02]

Blowing a 6-1 lead is not a good thing, but at least we won the game!

A win is a win :tu Better than a loss :tu

[Starscream]

A win is a win :tu Better than a loss :tu

Or a tie, for you Bungle fans.:D

[Starscream]

Not looking good tonight...

[chippewastud79]

Homer Bailey needs to go back to Triple A with Jay Bruce. Possibly whilst holding hands :td

[hotreds]

Stud, I'd say you have even me beat for cynicism!

[smitdavi]

looking like sh!t tonight boys

[hotreds]

looking like sh!t tonight boys

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

[elderboy02]

Meh....

[Starscream]

At least the Cubs and Cards lost too. We looked pitiful out there last night.

[elderboy02]

Aaron Harang needs to go bye bye.

[Starscream]

Aaron Harang needs to go bye bye.

I was hoping the new pitching coach would have helped him out, but hasn't done much good so far. Not knocking the new coach, but Harang is getting worse and worse.

[icehog3]

Aaron Harang needs to go bye bye.

Could be worse. You could have Soriano. ;)

[elderboy02]

Could be worse. You could have Soriano. ;)

Very true :r

[Starscream]

3-2 going bottom of the eighth. Going into the ninth. We need one to two runs to stay alive and win this game.

[Starscream]

CoCo lost this one for us tonight...

[elderboy02]

Well if that don't suck.

[icehog3]

Cubs suck....good thing the Reds suck even more. ;)

[smitdavi]

Man this team can be very frustrating

[chippewastud79]

They just can't seem to get everything rolling at the same time. I still don't like the bullpen, they are absolutely great at putting runners on and giving up runs for each other. :td

[Starscream]

I'm starting to lose faith in this team...:hn

[elderboy02]

It is a long year. Don't give up hope yet. Lets just hope they are off to a slow start and will start to pickup soon.

[Starscream]

We don't have any MLB caliber position players but Rolen, Votto, and BP. The rest are minor leaguers (OCab has gone too far downhill). Pitching sucks this year, except for Leake, and he's not established yet either.

[icehog3]

I feel your pain.

[Starscream]

I feel your pain.

So what happens when both teams suck and we tie for last?:r

[elderboy02]

We didn't lose today :tu

[icehog3]

We didn't lose today :tu

You're one up on the Flubs. :r

[elderboy02]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/sports/baseball/21doping.html

[elderboy02]

At least the suspension starts tomorrow. It is not like he was going to pitch until late summer, if at all this year.

[smitdavi]

Wow....looks like it could be a REALLY long night

[Starscream]

At least the suspension starts tomorrow. It is not like he was going to pitch until late summer, if at all this year.

So it doesn't hurt him at all really.:tu

[chippewastud79]

Seriously, I didn't see the runs for the comeback, but Homer Bailey needs to take his ass back to Louisville. :td

[Starscream]

Seriously, I didn't see the runs for the comeback, but Homer Bailey needs to take his ass back to Louisville. :td

He left with the score 9-5. Ondersuck and mASSet gave up the rest. Bailey should have gotten our Starting Pitchings first win of the season, but the bullpen managed to screw that up. You know it's bad when Lincoln has to come in to get two outs for the team.

[Starscream]

Big win tonight! :wo:wo

[elderboy02]

:banger

[smitdavi]

We can't continue to do this.....it's a W yes but not good, just not good. The bullpen HAS to get better!

[Starscream]

We can't continue to do this.....it's a W yes but not good, just not good. The bullpen HAS to get better!

:tpd:
Bailey deserved to get that W, but sadly it was taken from him.

Pitching is decent, our bats can't hit.
Pitching sucks, our bats wake up.
We need both to look good, not one or the other. Cincy needs to get it together.

[elderboy02]

A win is a win :tu :banger

[Starscream]

A win is a win :tu :banger

True, but this type of win isn't what will make us consistent.

[elderboy02]

True, but this type of win isn't what will make us consistent.

Our pitching was a little off last night. At least we are hitting now.

[Starscream]

Our pitching was a little off last night. At least we are hitting now.

A little off? I wish they would let DHR face more batters. He only comes in to face one or two batters a night. I'd like to see him work a bit more. And start using Owings over Ondrusuck and mASSett.

Our bats woke up last night, but who knows if that is the start of something new or just a one hit wonder.

Dan, I need some of your confidence in this team.:tu

[elderboy02]

A little off? I wish they would let DHR face more batters. He only comes in to face one or two batters a night. I'd like to see him work a bit more. And start using Owings over Ondrusuck and mASSett.

Our bats woke up last night, but who knows if that is the start of something new or just a one hit wonder.

Dan, I need some of your confidence in this team.:tu

Who is DHR? I don't like Ondrusek. It was cool last night at The Beer Sellar (they had a cigar event) which is right across the river from the stadium. The fireworks were going off a few times b/c of the Red's home runs :tu

EDIT: Do you mean Daniel Ray Herrera?

[chippewastud79]

Their pitching staff in general sucked ass yesterday. They got saved by the bats. This team is definitely going to deliver a lot of headaches this year. :bh

I have tickets for my wife's birthday against the Padres on Saturday but it looks like weather might prevent the whole thing from ever happening. :(

[Starscream]

EDIT: Do you mean Daniel Ray Herrera?
Yes.
Their pitching staff in general sucked ass yesterday. They got saved by the bats. This team is definitely going to deliver a lot of headaches this year. :bh

I have tickets for my wife's birthday against the Padres on Saturday but it looks like weather might prevent the whole thing from ever happening. :(

Hope the weather turns out ok for you and the wife. Good luck with the Reds winning that one too.

[Starscream]

Harang blows another one...:hn
Time to move him to the bullpen like Zambrano.

[Starscream]

Harang FUGGIN' SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!


ondruSUCK & mASSett, SUCK!!!!

It's sad when Lincoln is your best option in the pen. Harang needs to follow Zambrano and be the new setup man along with Owings. ondruSUCK and mASSett need to go down to Triple A or below. Bring up Wood until Chapman hits arbitration, put DRH and Rhodes in for longer periods of time (not to just face one or two batters a night) and pray that Cordero can bring some saves.

Our offense is waking up (we now have two starters with a +.300 avg.), but pitching is fuggin' HORRIBLE!!! WAKE UP DUSTY! WAKE UP JOCKETTY!




i miss marge schott.

[elderboy02]

I hate Harang and Ondrusek.

[smitdavi]

Some things def need to change

[chippewastud79]

Some things def need to change

Like trading all their prospects for real players, their prospects are never as good as the hype. See: Bailey and Bruce. :tu

[smitdavi]

Like trading all their prospects for real players, their prospects are never as good as the hype. See: Bailey and Bruce. :tu

Bailey I def agree with. Bruce will be fine. He's just starting to hit the ball, he was making good contact in the earlier games but was just hitting it right at people.

[Starscream]

I haven't given up on Bailey or Bruce yet, but this has to be the year that they prove themselves or it's over.

[elderboy02]

Reds win, Reds win! :banger

[Starscream]

OndruSUCK has been optioned to Triple A Louisville.:banger

[elderboy02]

OndruSUCK has been optioned to Triple A Louisville.:banger

:banger Now, they need to move Harang to the bullpen and call up a starter.

[chippewastud79]

OndruSUCK has been optioned to Triple A Louisville.:banger

Did Bailey and Bruce go with him? :D

[Starscream]

Congrats to Mike Leake, the rookie and only starting pitcher this year to get a win for the Reds! It only took what, 13 games for a starting pitcher on our team to get a win?

[smitdavi]

Looked like Arroyo was throwing BP last night

[elderboy02]

Looked like Arroyo was throwing BP last night

Agreed. He was afraid to throw the breaking ball last night.

[chippewastud79]

Good day for baseball, bad day for the Reds. It turned out to be a nice day at the ballpark, but the Reds suck something fierce. About 10 rows back on the third base line, prime foul ball territory, but the Reds couldn't even make contact half the time. :td

[Starscream]

Good day for baseball, bad day for the Reds. It turned out to be a nice day at the ballpark, but the Reds suck something fierce. About 10 rows back on the third base line, prime foul ball territory, but the Reds couldn't even make contact half the time. :td

At least it was a good day for baseball. ;s
Glad you had a good time though.:tu

[chippewastud79]

Nice win yesterday, good to see the other teams bullpen blow a lead instead of the Reds. Only 2.5 games back, well one game out of the cellar atleast. As bad as the division looks so far maybe the Reds have a shot to finish in the top 3. :tu

[elderboy02]

I didn't get to see any of the game yesterday b/c I had to attend a family reunion :bh

Adam, we are 3.5 games back ;)

[chippewastud79]

Adam, we are 3.5 games back ;)

Ahh yes, They hadn't updated the standings on MLB.com from St. Louis' win. :td

[elderboy02]

Why hasn't Dusty moved Harang to the bullpen?

[chippewastud79]

Why hasn't Dusty moved Harang to the bullpen?

Why hasn't Dusty sent Bruce back to Triple A? Why is Gomes in left when he gives no effort to catch fly balls? Why does Stubbs bat lead off with an under .200 batting average? Why don't the Reds have any fundamentals like knowing how many outs there are in the game? Why do the Reds do anything? :bh

[elderboy02]

Dusty sucks.

[Starscream]

Dusty sucks.

I like the fact that he got pissed off and cussed his team out after Saturday's debacle.

[Starscream]

Why do the Reds do anything? :bh

:r So true. Since 1999, why do we even bother?

[elderboy02]

I like the fact that he got pissed off and cussed his team out after Saturday's debacle.

I like that as well. Show some fire! :tu

[chippewastud79]

Nice to see Harang get his first win of the season last night, and probably the first one in a while. He pitched pretty well it appears. :tu

Maybe if they can start playing better against decent teams, instead of just the crappy ones, they have a shot at moving up in the division. The division is shaping up to be exceptionally weak so far this season.

[Starscream]

That's his second win since May 25th of last year. First was Aug last year, the second was yesterday.:td

[Starscream]

Cincinnati is in the top three most hated teams in baseball supposedly. I don't agree at all and think the results are either made up or biased.
http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2010/04/28/reseach-reds-among-most-hated-baseball-teams/

Boston is number 2, but how are the Yanks and Dodgers not in the top three?:confused:
Indians and the Reds? America start hating Ohio all of a sudden? How can you hate the Reds (a team that hasn't had a winning record in ten years)? You hate the teams who dominate and win all the time, unless you are a bandwagon fan (or grew up in that area). What gives?

[elderboy02]

Cincinnati is in the top three most hated teams in baseball supposedly. I don't agree at all and think the results are either made up or biased.
http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2010/04/28/reseach-reds-among-most-hated-baseball-teams/

Boston is number 2, but how are the Yanks and Dodgers not in the top three?:confused:
Indians and the Reds? America start hating Ohio all of a sudden? How can you hate the Reds (a team that hasn't had a winning record in ten years)? You hate the teams who dominate and win all the time, unless you are a bandwagon fan (or grew up in that area). What gives?

I have no idea Andy. They mentioned this on the talk radio show yesterday. It has to be false. What the hell did the Reds do?

[chippewastud79]

I have no idea Andy. They mentioned this on the talk radio show yesterday. It has to be false. What the hell did the Reds do?

The Reds suck, even the 'fans' hate the Reds. It could stem from old hatred of the Big Red Machine. :hm

[elderboy02]

Nice win by the Reds :tu

[smitdavi]

Nice little streak going here....unfortunately it's just the Astros. We'll just call it a confidence builder lol. Kind of nice to see a starter get into the 7th inning.

[chippewastud79]

Nice little streak going here....unfortunately it's just the Astros. We'll just call it a confidence builder lol. Kind of nice to see a starter get into the 7th inning.

Can't imagine this is a real shocker that they are beating a terrible team. It would be nice to see them win one at St. Louis. :tu

[Starscream]

Can't imagine this is a real shocker that they are beating a terrible team. It would be nice to see them win one at St. Louis. :tu

:tpd:

True test comes tonight and the weekend. :gl

[smitdavi]

Can't imagine this is a real shocker that they are beating a terrible team. It would be nice to see them win one at St. Louis. :tu

Really....any 4 game winning streak with this team has to be a surprise regardless of who ever it is against!

[Starscream]

Really....any 4 game winning streak with this team has to be a surprise regardless of who ever it is against!

:r

[smitdavi]

Well...what a surprise. The bullpen implodes again :hn

[Starscream]

Well...what a surprise. The bullpen implodes again :hn

As always. Masset needs to go! But they recieved no help from the offense either yesterday. Three hits and no runs is just bad, even if it was against Carpenter. Carpenter looked off yesterday, yet we looked like a little league team against him.

[elderboy02]

We had a 4-2 road trip. I'll take that :tu

[hotreds]

We had a 4-2 road trip. I'll take that :tu

Yeah, but it started 4-0!

[Starscream]

Two in a row (losses). How does this impact our return home against the Mets who are hot right now? Does Dusty pump them up again or do we continue on a downward spiral?

[chippewastud79]

As always. Masset needs to go! But they recieved no help from the offense either yesterday. Three hits and no runs is just bad, even if it was against Carpenter. Carpenter looked off yesterday, yet we looked like a little league team against him.

I sat through a whole game of three hit baseball when they got drug by the Padres. Its pathetic. :bh

[Starscream]

Nice comeback in the 11th to get the win. Masset looked decent for a change.

[elderboy02]

:banger

Leake has some great movement on his pitches.

[Starscream]

You win one, you lose one.

[smitdavi]

Not bad not bad. I'm really liking Phillips in the #2 hole

[Starscream]

Not bad not bad. I'm really liking Phillips in the #2 hole

I thought he was back in the 4 spot today, but I agree, he is a better hitter in the 2 spot. Media is going crazy on his lack of hustle yesterday. BP is my favorite player but he's gotta wake up and quit showboating.

[elderboy02]

I listened to the game today at work. The Cowboy Jeff Brantley got so damn excited when he hit the HR in the 11th. The Cowboy is awesome to listen to.

Reds Win! Reds Win! :banger

[smitdavi]

I thought he was back in the 4 spot today, but I agree, he is a better hitter in the 2 spot. Media is going crazy on his lack of hustle yesterday. BP is my favorite player but he's gotta wake up and quit showboating.

Hell, that was a WELL hit ball. I probably would have left the box like that too. Oh well, I think Dusty can be a little dramatic at times too.

Edit: he was in the 4 spot today. I'm with you Andy I like him better in the 2 hole.

[Starscream]

Hell, that was a WELL hit ball. I probably would have left the box like that too. Oh well, I think Dusty can be a little dramatic at times too.

Edit: he was in the 4 spot today. I'm with you Andy I like him better in the 2 hole.

Dusty and John Fay. Fay (of the Cincy Enquirer) seems to have it out for BP this year ever since BP snubbed him during spring training. Fay doesn't know how to take a joke.

[chippewastud79]

Nice to see the graphic at the start of the game today showing that the Reds have the worst leadoff hitters in the MLB. Stubbs et al. are batting a combined .149 in the leadoff spot. :td

Also nice to see Homer reaffirming my assertion that his ass should be back in Louisville. :bh

[chippewastud79]

Final line for Homer : 4 IP, 7 ER, 5 Hits, 5 Walks, 3 Strikeouts.

Looks to be on his way to 0'fer the season thus far. Send his ass back to Louisville. :td


Nice debut by the rookie Castro tonight. HR and a triple 6 RBI's already. :jd

[Starscream]

Nice to see the graphic at the start of the game today showing that the Reds have the worst leadoff hitters in the MLB. Stubbs et al. are batting a combined .149 in the leadoff spot. :td

Also nice to see Homer reaffirming my assertion that his ass should be back in Louisville. :bh

You think they'll put BP in the leadoff spot?

[chippewastud79]

You think they'll put BP in the leadoff spot?

It sounded in the interview with the GM that they have no idea who to put there, no one in Triple A and no one to trade for. The have Cabrera there tonight and he is 1 for 3 so he is beating the average. :rolleyes:

[elderboy02]

No one in AAA is hitting well right now :td

[chippewastud79]

No one in AAA is hitting well right now :td

It sounded in the interview with the GM that they have no idea who to put there, no one in Triple A and no one to trade for. The have Cabrera there tonight and he is 1 for 3 so he is beating the average. :rolleyes:

:tu

[Starscream]

It sounded in the interview with the GM that they have no idea who to put there, no one in Triple A and no one to trade for. The have Cabrera there tonight and he is 1 for 3 so he is beating the average. :rolleyes:

:r:r:r

[smitdavi]

Final line for Homer : 4 IP, 7 ER, 5 Hits, 5 Walks, 3 Strikeouts.

Looks to be on his way to 0'fer the season thus far. Send his ass back to Louisville. :td


Nice debut by the rookie Castro tonight. HR and a triple 6 RBI's already. :jd

lol, you would send everyone's ass back to triple A

[chippewastud79]

lol, you would send everyone's ass back to triple A

Not everyone, just (in order of priority) Stubbs, Bailey and Bruce. Stubbs has a lower BA than 3 of their pitchers and has started 27 of 29 games. Bailey has shown one quality start in 7 and didn't even win that one and Bruce, finally decided he wants to play baseball but I am still cautious of him. :2

[chippewastud79]

:r:r:r

Cabrera ended 2 for 5 so he was way ahead of the average. :tu

[smitdavi]

Not everyone, just (in order of priority) Stubbs, Bailey and Bruce. Stubbs has a lower BA than 3 of their pitchers and has started 27 of 29 games. Bailey has shown one quality start in 7 and didn't even win that one and Bruce, finally decided he wants to play baseball but I am still cautious of him. :2

I'm starting to agree with Stubbs and Bailey.

[chippewastud79]

I'm starting to agree with Stubbs and Bailey.

Stubbs ranks 15th (yes 15th) on the team in BA and is still an everyday player. Assuming there are 8 positions that should have decent BA's he is batting like the 7th best pinch hitter but he batted leadoff for too many games and is still in the 7 spot. He doesn't play great defense and gets on base about 1 out of 5 chances. Why is he an everyday player? :confused:

[Starscream]

Only 3.5 games back. It's still anyone's season from this point, but we have a lot of bugs to work out.

[chippewastud79]

Only 3.5 games back. It's still anyone's season from this point, but we have a lot of bugs to work out.

This might be a year where the Reds could suprise if the division continues to be as crappy as it is right now, I am very suprised that the division is so bad. They are going to need to find a 4th and 5th starter though as the season goes on, thus far they have very few outings where everything has worked for them. Also the Reds have won 9 games of their 16 in the last at bat of the game, good for now, but you won't always end up winning in those situations. :tu

[elderboy02]

Nice win yesterday :banger

I am glad to see that Gomes is finally starting to hit again. Joey Votto has gotten into a nice groove as well.

[elderboy02]

Nice 1-hit shutout tonight by Cueto :banger

[Starscream]

Heisey with a HR last night. :tu
Cueto looked great too, but it was against the Bucs...

[Starscream]

back to back shutouts!
back to back complete games by starting pitchers!

Is this the Reds?

[elderboy02]

Sweep! Sweep! :banger

[chippewastud79]

back to back shutouts!
back to back complete games by starting pitchers!

Is this the Reds?

No its the Pirates. This division is horrid right now, particularly the bottom of it. ;)

[chippewastud79]

Nice to see Bailey bring his ERA DOWN to 5.66 and Stubbs bring his BAvg. to almost .200 against the Pirates today. I am still not sold on either of these two bums:td

[Starscream]

Only 1 game back from first place!:banger This weekend's series will determine who is the division leader (at least temporarily). I hate to say it, but I think it'll be just like the last two, we'll win one, then the Redbirds will win the other two.