It would be funny if we spent all offseason arguing amongst ourselves as to who should be traded out of Dunn, Casey, Kearns, Pena, and Griffey only to have three of them traded instead of one or two. Maybe not the dictionary definition of funny, but still…
And with that I say that pat Milton on the back, thank him for a second consecutive good start, and send him to the showers. His spring training talk about feeling really good seems to be true.
Dunn has gotten worse defensively — I didn’t think that was possible. The guy can hit — but every flyball is really an adventure. That ball earlier he just gave up on and it hit off the green doors out in left — that ball was catchable for sure…then the bobble…amazingly bad.
Somebody needs to tell Narron that the carriage needs to be back in the garage before midnight, or bad things happen.
I hope Milton’s effective in the 7th, but this (to me) is an example of where a manager can help his player succeed – get Milton out of there with a very solid outing, keeping his confidence up, etc. It’s a matter of putting guys in the best position to succeed, and I’m not sure “the 7th inning, pushing 100 pitches,” is that for Milton.
And there goes Milton. Narron got what he wanted out of him, and good for him (and Milton). I wonder if those two outs were worth more than the pinch-hitter would’ve been. (Of course, I guess I’m conveniently ignoring the bullpen woes).
In other news, Cody Ross drove in seven for the Dodgers today. Dave Ross just allowed a passed ball. I think Krivsky got tricked by the Dodgers into trading for the wrong Ross.
I’m sure that the reason Narron went with Milton as long as he did was fear of another bullpen meltdown. There’s only so much stress as human being can take.
Today, despite their best efforts, (walks), the bullpen held together. Merker was starting to bother me but he did get through without letting any runs score.
When the Reds were winning against the Pirates, I thought it might just be a case of beating up on a bad team. Taking 2 out of 3 in Chicago is very promising. The Cubs are not a bad team. Let’s hope this translates into the Reds being a GOOD TEAM.
There have been a few things that I’ve noticed out of Milton. Last year Milton pitched great through five innings, he would always blow up either in the 6th or 7th. So far this year he has shown more durability and has been able to pitch in the 6th and part of the 7th today without blowing up. Let’s hope that this continues.Also to kind of go off of what Glenn said, the reds are averaging like what atleast 2 errors a game and are 6-3. The defense cannot get any worse and we are winning games. Plus with some of the decent arms in AAA and our excess of infeilders/outfeilders we have to be feeling good that somewhere down the road this year our bullpen will be solidified with some good arms.
I think Narron stuck with Milton because he was still under 100 pitches and there were two lefties coming up in the next inning. If Milton had a higher pitch count, I’m pretty sure there would’ve been a pinch hitter.
Well, he was at 95 pitches, and the next batters were: Pinch-hitter (it was only the lefty Walker b/c he’d hit Milton well before), Pierre, Hairston. So you’d think it would go R-L-R. I agree with Glenn that the state of the bullpen made it a reasonable move, I just wondered if the pinch-hitter might’ve been a good call, given the situation (1 out, 0 on, up 2 in the 7th).
It was definitely a reasonable move, and it worked out. That’s why Jerry Narron, and not me, is a manager.
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Milton could be in luck. Same wind conditions as yesterday. Hopefully the Reds can get some runs and play some defense.
That’s why Dunn should bat 3rd every day. They chance for a 1st inning lead improves dramatically when he bats in the first inning.
No junior today….and the beat goes on.
We really need to win this one today. Don’t want to lose a series.
Guess the wind conditions aren’t the same. Man! Zambrano certainly imploded!! Hope he does it a few more times.
Nice play by Mr. Defense!!
How’d they score again? I missed it!
Looks like we could get an early look at both team’s bullpens. Both starters have thrown over 50 pitches through 3 innings.
Milton’s hanging by a thread, isn’t he?
Milton is doing a Ryan Freel imitation at the plate today.
Zambrano must frustrate the heck out of Cubs fans.
Reds scored the first run on a HR by Dunn.
Next came a three run dinger by Lopez.
Run number five came after a triple by Milton and a wild attempt to pick Milton off 3B.
So is Ross going to be Milton’s personal catcher?
Wouldn’t it be funny if Milton picked off Zambrano?
Zambrano would probably go postal!!
Mr. Defense again!
Come on, Uncle Miltie…get this last out!
I keep reading rumors that the Reds are shopping Kearns, but has anyone heard about any actual talks Krivsky has had?
No confirmed stories.
It would be funny if we spent all offseason arguing amongst ourselves as to who should be traded out of Dunn, Casey, Kearns, Pena, and Griffey only to have three of them traded instead of one or two. Maybe not the dictionary definition of funny, but still…
Good to see Phillips trying to go the other way.
Ironic kind of funny.
It would be nice to see Milton have an efficient inning.
So they did charge Mr. Defense with an error on that bobble. Was he really that bad at playing 1B.
BTW, yea!! Dunn caught the ball!!
And with that I say that pat Milton on the back, thank him for a second consecutive good start, and send him to the showers. His spring training talk about feeling really good seems to be true.
Looks like the Java man in the bottom of the inning.
Dunn has gotten worse defensively — I didn’t think that was possible. The guy can hit — but every flyball is really an adventure. That ball earlier he just gave up on and it hit off the green doors out in left — that ball was catchable for sure…then the bobble…amazingly bad.
So Ross is not fast.
I would most certainly take this from Uncle Miltie every time.
Well, he’s no Joe Girardi.
With Dunn, it isn’t just one thing. He can’t go back well on the ball. He can’t come in well on the ball. The one thing he can do is throw the ball.
Okay, why in the heck is Milton batting? He’s thrown 95 pitches.
I guess Moonshot is sticking around for another inning. I thought he was going to triple again!
The spirit of Haray Caray lives!! Man! Those girls cannot sing!
Somebody needs to tell Narron that the carriage needs to be back in the garage before midnight, or bad things happen.
I hope Milton’s effective in the 7th, but this (to me) is an example of where a manager can help his player succeed – get Milton out of there with a very solid outing, keeping his confidence up, etc. It’s a matter of putting guys in the best position to succeed, and I’m not sure “the 7th inning, pushing 100 pitches,” is that for Milton.
I think Milton is sticking around because of Narron’s fear of the bullpen.
At least Todd Walker’s helping by swinging at the first pitch.
With Dunn, it isn’t just one thing. He can’t go back well on the ball. He can’t come in well on the ball. The one thing he can do is throw the ball.
Comment by Jim McCullough — 4/13/2006 @ 4:11 pm
Once he has run it down and picked it up….
And to be fair, Narron’s talked to Milton and knows how he’s feeling. I’m looking at GameCast and listening to Ron Santo.
Milton at least gets a good cut or two each time he bats. He’ll vie with Bronson for the HR title — among Reds pitchers.
And there goes Milton. Narron got what he wanted out of him, and good for him (and Milton). I wonder if those two outs were worth more than the pinch-hitter would’ve been. (Of course, I guess I’m conveniently ignoring the bullpen woes).
Three pitches to get two outs.
Anyone listening to Chad on the radio? Is he on right now?
Let’s see if Dunn can crank one again.
That station doesn’t appear to have online streaming. Waiting for the reports…
Come on, Kearnsie! Up your trade value!!
Excellent.
EXCELLENT!!!
Booo-earns!!!
To right field even.
Blemished Howry ERA.
Attaboy Ears !!!
Let’s go, Brandon!! Base hit!!
Chambliss has to work with Phillips some more because he popping everything up.
Maybe he needs to take the Willie Mays Hayes approach!!
Come on, Java Boy! Throw strikes and get them out!!
Do those guys in the outfield have “MILTON” or “MURTON” spelled out on their chests?
HEY! A 2B that can turn a DP!! What a concept!
4 – 6 – 3
Whoops! I spoke too soon about Phillips!!
Does Coffey understand the concept of shutting people down?
In other news, Cody Ross drove in seven for the Dodgers today. Dave Ross just allowed a passed ball. I think Krivsky got tricked by the Dodgers into trading for the wrong Ross.
Hahahaha….good call, Matt.
And he doubles to shut me up!
Scorer changed the PB to a WP. The ball was in the dirt but I thought Ross should have blocked it.
Milton is a different guy from last year
Dunn with the chance to hit a three-run dinger!!
Man! He just missed it!!
Closer of the Day is Mercker.
Come on, Mercker!!
It would be nice if we could have a 1-2-3 once in a blue moon.
Just close the thing out, Mercker!
Thank you, Hairston!!
This one belongs to the Reds !!!
I’m sure that the reason Narron went with Milton as long as he did was fear of another bullpen meltdown. There’s only so much stress as human being can take.
Today, despite their best efforts, (walks), the bullpen held together. Merker was starting to bother me but he did get through without letting any runs score.
When the Reds were winning against the Pirates, I thought it might just be a case of beating up on a bad team. Taking 2 out of 3 in Chicago is very promising. The Cubs are not a bad team. Let’s hope this translates into the Reds being a GOOD TEAM.
So far the starting pitching looks a lot better than last year. Lets see how it goes in the new ball yard in St. Louis.
There have been a few things that I’ve noticed out of Milton. Last year Milton pitched great through five innings, he would always blow up either in the 6th or 7th. So far this year he has shown more durability and has been able to pitch in the 6th and part of the 7th today without blowing up. Let’s hope that this continues.Also to kind of go off of what Glenn said, the reds are averaging like what atleast 2 errors a game and are 6-3. The defense cannot get any worse and we are winning games. Plus with some of the decent arms in AAA and our excess of infeilders/outfeilders we have to be feeling good that somewhere down the road this year our bullpen will be solidified with some good arms.
I think Narron stuck with Milton because he was still under 100 pitches and there were two lefties coming up in the next inning. If Milton had a higher pitch count, I’m pretty sure there would’ve been a pinch hitter.
Well, he was at 95 pitches, and the next batters were: Pinch-hitter (it was only the lefty Walker b/c he’d hit Milton well before), Pierre, Hairston. So you’d think it would go R-L-R. I agree with Glenn that the state of the bullpen made it a reasonable move, I just wondered if the pinch-hitter might’ve been a good call, given the situation (1 out, 0 on, up 2 in the 7th).
It was definitely a reasonable move, and it worked out. That’s why Jerry Narron, and not me, is a manager.