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Game Thread: Dodgers at Reds - 04.21.2008

Juan Castro has been DFA’d, Fogg is out of the rotation, and Baker has finally realized that Patterson hasn’t been hitting.  We throw out 2-0 Edinson Volquez tonight against the Dodgers’ 0-0 Hong-Chih Kuo.  We have to win tonight, right?

Discuss it here…

100 comments to Game Thread: Dodgers at Reds - 04.21.2008

  1. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    CF Hairston leading off instead of CF Patterson…Some habits die hard eh Dusty?

  2. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    I’m really sick of Dusty running his boys out there like they are something really special.

  3. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    When is someone going to snap a picture of Volquez with a Reds cap on for the baseball sites>

  4. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    Props to whomever noticed Dusty’s predilection for leading off his CF and batting his SS second, pretty much no matter who they were. It’s pretty striking.

  5. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    Anyone know much about Kuo, the Dodgers’ pitcher? It seems like he has a history of getting hit hard (career ERA 4.49) but he has a miniscule 0.79 ERA this year in 2 starts…

  6. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Hairston gets a hit!!! The Reds offense is resurrected!!!

  7. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    Hairston to Patterson: “Dude, it’s not that hard to get a hit.”

  8. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    Kuo is out of Taiwan, was a high-school teammate of the Yankees starter Chien Ming Wang.

  9. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    Welsh says he has trouble getting the ball over the plate.

  10. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    Any relation to Wang Tang Sweet Pootang?

    :grin:

  11. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    He’s your boy, Dusty!!!

  12. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    Hmmm. Speed at the top of the order burns the Reds. Again.

  13. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    What a start. Double play from the outfield… Hairston apparently never learned to run the bases.

  14. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    He must not be able to run in reverse as fast as forward.

  15. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Griffey gives it a ride, but to the deepest part of the park… 3 up, 3 down (that’s familiar).

  16. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    By the way, here’s a real photo of Voltron in a Reds cap. The MLB Gameday has a photo of him with a Reds’ hat on, but it’s definitely a photoshop job.

  17. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    Griffey gives it a ride, but to the deepest part of the park… 3 up, 3 down (that’s familiar).

    But we did it in a very unique way tonight.

  18. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    What did Ethier use on that hit? A 7-iron?

  19. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    But we did it in a very unique way tonight.

    The way things are going, I have no doubt that the Reds will continue to find new and exciting ways to make outs. :sad:

  20. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    The four-pitch walks works!

  21. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    1-2-3 in the traditional way.

  22. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    Nice job of playing CF, Hairston.

  23. Kurt Frost
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    I’m convinced now more than ever that Dusty Baker is a fucking idiot. Norris Hopper is better than Hairston.

  24. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    I guess no one practiced bunting with the Reds during spring training.

  25. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    Hairston’s hittin’ it pretty good, though.

  26. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Same old same old from Keppinger. He can’t not hit it up the middle for a base hit. Hits it right off Kuo in fact. Tied up!

  27. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Since Hopper barely plays maybe he could teach bunting on the side.

  28. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    Kepp may not have the range but he throws it pretty well.

  29. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    Kepp could be the hero of the night. Nice throw.

  30. Kurt Frost
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Great…..Hairston has 2 hits….that guarantees he’ll be leading off for the next two weeks.

  31. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Nice inning by Volquez

  32. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    Let’s go back-to-back-to-back with BP-AD-EE!!!

  33. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    I finally gave in and just paid for MLB.tv. I predict I’ll get a whole lot less done for the rest of the summer. I did manage to get the yard work done tonight. Anyone else have a back yard full of corn husks? :(

  34. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    So much for that idea!!

    BP still can’t get solid wood on it.

  35. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    Building a Field of Dreams, Jared?

    :grin:

  36. Matt Stiers
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    There ya go Dunner!

  37. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    Dunn wants to catch up to Votto in HRs.

  38. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    Dunn!

  39. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    We live in a small town now and there are corn fields all around. New experience for me. :) We do live about an hour from the Field of Dreams, we’ll have to go some time.

  40. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    Edwin Encarnacíon en fuego.

  41. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Votto took a BIG cut and missed that breaking ball. Look the play at first was CLOSE.

  42. Matt Stiers
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    I heard that field no longer exists and they split it into 2 fields? Absolute baseball sin!

  43. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Be a hitter, PB!

  44. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    Votto gets a 5 1/2 foot base hit

  45. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    Bako is winning me over.

  46. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    WOW, Bako’s bunt was ugly but almost got him a hit and an RBI. Did they score Votto a hit or was it an error?

  47. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    Things are coming together. Looking pretty good this inning. Think Voltron can get his first hit?

  48. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    Let’s see where the infield plays now!!!

  49. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    Seriously, Ross can’t hit and LLM can’t catch. I can’t see sending him down with Ross coming back, and carrying all three ain’t the answer.

  50. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Jedi Bunt Master has taught you well, EV.

  51. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    While LLM’s pinch hitting is a plus I think the Reds keep him around for his language skills more than anything.

  52. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    Living in a small town I’m lucky enough to pay $90 a month for DSL almost fast enough to stream low quality MLB.tv without a hiccup.

  53. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    Hey, Patterson! You aren’t starting in CF tomorrow night either.

    How long with the Hairston phenom performance last though?

  54. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    How many hits is that out of the leadoff hitter this season?

  55. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    I’d say Hairston’s making a good first impression with the bat, just like Patterson did.

  56. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    Wonder where this run scoring hit will go?

  57. Twill815
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    That was a sweet slide by Bako….went right for the catchers feet and knocked him off balance….

  58. Brandon
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    I love all the Hairston bashing earlier…I hope he keeps it up.

  59. Kurt Frost
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    Great…Hairston will be leading off for the next month.

  60. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Less than 30 hits out of the lead off spot with about 10 walks is my guess.

  61. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    I’m sure we will get more bashing opportunities in the future.

  62. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Volquez is looking awesome this inning.

  63. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    Two dynamite innings back-to-back for Volquez. Sitting at 73 pitches so I hope he can go two more innings.

  64. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    BP gets some wood finally!!! Hope that gets his motor running!

  65. DevilsAdvocate
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    Phillips does better when he’s relaxed, like it’s not all on him. Pretty nice.

  66. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    Meet Mr. Votto.

  67. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    Can’t wait until Bruce arrives and does the same thing that Votto is doing.

  68. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    13-pitch inning by Volquez.

  69. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    Can’t wait until Bruce arrives and does the same thing that Votto is doing.

    That’s assuming that Dusty doesn’t get another ex-centerfielder to play once Hairston cools off… :???:

  70. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Jim — that’s after walking the leadoff guy, too. Go Volquez.

  71. Chris
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    I’m catching up on Tivo - one point that should be noted is that Patterson catches Kuo’s double early in the game.

    This Harang interview is fascinating, by the way. I love that guy.

  72. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    Volquez ERA currently at 1.27.

  73. Andy
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    domo arigato mr. votto

  74. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    Definitely Hairston misjudged that ball.

    Harang interview was its best when Welsh asked the questions.

  75. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Is Volquez throwing high to Ethier because of a scouting report or because he’s close to 100 pitches?

  76. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    I’m thinking he is getting a little gassed either mentally or physically.

  77. Andy
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Chris, you are mixing up all of Dusty’s ex-Cubs. that’s Hairston, not Patterson, tonight. Unfortunately, his only good CF while with the Cubs is playing left tonight for the Dodgers, and I don’t think we’re getting him.

  78. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    No. Chris meant that if Patterson was playing CF tonight that he would have caught it. Of course, he would have gone 0 for 5 as well.

  79. TylerS
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    Voltron 1 K away from creating a 3-way tie for 2nd place in strikeouts for all MLB among himself, Harang, and Cueto.

    They were passed by Smoltz this afternoon, so hours away from a 3-way tie for first!

  80. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    Nice job, EV. Your first complete game will happen in the near future.

    Amazing that the Reds have three of the top K artists. Credit to Baker for going with the two youngsters.

  81. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Who else came with Volquez in the Hamilton deal? Would have been nice to have a CF that’s competent at the plate but even so, what a deal.

  82. Chris
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    Those strikeouts are VERY, VERY important to their success, given this team’s home ballpark and defense. Aside from Patterson and Phillips, there’s not a plus-defender on the roster.

  83. TylerS
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    The other player in the Hamilton deal was, I believe, Dan Harrera, whom I know nothing about.

  84. Andy
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    sorry, I mis-read Chris’ comment

  85. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    It’s one of the few deals where both teams made out ok. In fact, if Bruce gets playing time (and does well) this year, the deal might end up being a steal for the Reds, no matter how well Hamilton does.

  86. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Garciaparra looks his age.

  87. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    Doesn’t first base need to be open for the dropped third strike rule?

  88. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Corey doesn’t like Hairston getting all the hits. Man, he’s fast. Too bad he never gets on base.

  89. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    Dusty will have sweet dreams tonight. His boys have done well. Heck! Everyone but Junior has had a good night.

  90. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    If this Reds offense can sustain this kind of performance night after night, the Reds can make up some serious ground in a short amount of time.

  91. CeeKeR
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Farney pinch hits for junior…that’s gotta hurt jr’s ego a bit.

  92. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    Hope Arroyo can get his pitching together since he opens two of the next three series.

  93. Jared
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    Baker bringing Coffey in to see if he can give up 8 runs.

  94. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    The rationale for Coffey pitching the ninth would be what? Dusty trying to build his ego? Starting off with a walk isn’t helping.

  95. ChicagoRedsFan
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Coffey’s pulling an OBama - can’t close the deal…
    :grin:

  96. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Only three Dodgers had hits tonight and one was that excuse me double from Kuo.

  97. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    OK. Now four Dodgers with hits.

  98. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    We need a winning streak, Reds!!!

  99. Y-City Jim
    April 22nd, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Does anyone else find Jeff Piecoro as annoying as I do?

  100. Dave from Louisville
    April 22nd, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    Did anyone else not understand a word Volquez said in the post game interview?

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