The Reds will try to knock off the first place Fish in tonight’s opening game of a four-game tilt with the Marlins. Yes, the Marlins are in first place. That is hard to believe. About as hard to believe as Aaron Harang’s 1-5 record this season, despite a 3.09 earned run average. Let’s hope the Reds can get Aaron some run support tonight and pick up a win!

Discuss it here…

Patterson leading off again. I wonder what Dusty’ll do when CPat’s OBP drops below .200, it’s only a matter of time.

Comment by nycredsfan — 5/12/2008 @ 6:40 pm

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Patterson leading off again? Why is this so hard for Dusty to understand?

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 6:57 pm

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Ha! Mr. Redlegs has a neck brace on today after last weeks fall.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 6:59 pm

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Back to back for the bad guys, not a good start!

Comment by Mike Martz — 5/12/2008 @ 7:17 pm

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Toughest inning in the game; the first. Playing catch-up ball again.

Comment by Mike — 5/12/2008 @ 7:23 pm

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With a 2-0 deficit, it would be nice to have a leadoff hitter who can reach base.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 7:26 pm

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Better 2′nd inning for Harang

Comment by Mike Martz — 5/12/2008 @ 7:34 pm

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Man the top of the Reds line up really knows how to get things going…Dusty please don’t change a thing.

Comment by buddy — 5/12/2008 @ 7:34 pm

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What has everyone heard about the mariner’s scouting griffey and aggressively looking to bring him back? I just heard a quick radio report of it this afternoon up here on Boston’s WEEI.

Comment by Boston Redleg — 5/12/2008 @ 7:45 pm

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Corey’s back over .200

Comment by Dave H — 5/12/2008 @ 7:54 pm

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When Bruce comes up who will be leaving?

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 7:57 pm

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Time for a big inning. I think Patterson gets released when Bruce comes up.

Comment by Dave H — 5/12/2008 @ 8:19 pm

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Patterson must have heard that Jay Bruce is getting ready to claim his job.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:22 pm

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Marlins defense really does stink.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:24 pm

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Make’m pay, Brandon!

Comment by Dave H — 5/12/2008 @ 8:27 pm

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Hey, is anyone able to watch this game on MLB.tv? I have a subscription but I’m not getting it. Same thing happened yesterday. It says “connecting to media” and then “attempting to reconnect” and then it gives up and just says “ready.”

The weird thing is, I can watch other games… just watched a little bit of the Toronto game (just as a test).

Anyone?

Comment by Dan — 5/12/2008 @ 8:27 pm

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I know that Patterson is having a decent game tonight, but is there another leadoff better in the majors who is even close to as bad as he is?

Comment by nick in va — 5/12/2008 @ 8:28 pm

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Oh, well - we’re back in the game, at least!

Comment by Dave H — 5/12/2008 @ 8:28 pm

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I cannot imagine a worse lead-off hitter than Patterson. David Ross would be a better option than CP.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:40 pm

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This Joe - Eddie combo is really developing.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:41 pm

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Thommy Boy advocating ground ball outs to get in the runners. I’m sure it is meant as smack toward Dunn.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:42 pm

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I’m watching MLB.tv, Dan. No problems.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 8:42 pm

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Please be clutch, Dunn.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 8:43 pm

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OK, Marty and Thommy. Did Dunn do his job?

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:44 pm

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Sac fly on ball 4 for Dunn. That should get him some good press.

And great baserunning by Eddie.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 8:44 pm

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Cowboy thinks so. He is calling it Dunn’s best at bat of the year.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:45 pm

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Bako’s flaws are showing.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:46 pm

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Crap. Bako can’t come thru.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 8:48 pm

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Good to see them let Harang bat.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:49 pm

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Did the reds just see some luck?

Comment by Jack Bauer — 5/12/2008 @ 8:49 pm

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It would be great for Harang to help his own cause.

Comment by Kenny — 5/12/2008 @ 8:49 pm

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and it pays dividends!!!

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:49 pm

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But a wild pitch gets it done!

Comment by Abner — 5/12/2008 @ 8:49 pm

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That’ll work!

Comment by Kenny — 5/12/2008 @ 8:50 pm

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WP and the Reds lead!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 8:51 pm

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Give us at two more great innings, AH.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:51 pm

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Free runs! Get’m while thier hot!!

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 8:51 pm

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Celtics - Cavs off to a titanic struggle. Cavs lead by 1 early in the 2nd quarter. Lebron still heaving bricks. Garnett playing like a man on a mission.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 8:53 pm

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Now a leadoff 2B for FLA.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 8:54 pm

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Boston Redleg - Hal broke the story in the Dayton Daily News.

I think it’s a good fit. It would be nice if they could get MLB ready quality talent in return. Such as Balentien or Clement.

Pure speculation, but it could be a package deal with Affeldt or Weathers.

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 8:55 pm

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On ESPN, Steve Phillips has been saying the Yankees should trade Philip Hughes for Affeldt and Burton. I wish!!!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 8:57 pm

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4 point lead for Cavs now.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:04 pm

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That column by Steve Phillips has caught hell from a lot of people as being “out there” even for him. Several peopla have said now they understand why he was fired in NY.

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:04 pm

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Kepp with a 2 run homer!!! Love this guy!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:06 pm

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Good thing Kepp didn’t bunt!

Comment by BenL — 5/12/2008 @ 9:06 pm

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Sweet. Keppinger gets his feel back with all the singles over the past few days, now comes the power.

Comment by DevilsAdvocate — 5/12/2008 @ 9:06 pm

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Jeff Keppinger for Mayor! Woot!

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:07 pm

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Oh crap, Stormy Weathers is up in the pen.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:10 pm

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The thing is would Griffey agree to go back to Seattle? They’re worse than the Reds and Junior has said he wants a WS ring.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 9:11 pm

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What a blast!!!

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 9:12 pm

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He was all over that ball.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 9:13 pm

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Man, Phillips killed that one!!!! Almost a Weathers-proof lead now!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:13 pm

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BP for Assistant Mayor!

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:13 pm

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BP for President. Could he be any worse than the other choices?



Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 9:14 pm

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The Reds are finally hitting?!

Comment by Matt B. — 5/12/2008 @ 9:14 pm

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He would make a good VP with Obama

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:15 pm

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Imagine how good they could be without the out-clogging machine Patterson.

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 9:16 pm

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Any more interest from the Rockies in Fogg?

Comment by Y-City Jim — 5/12/2008 @ 9:17 pm

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Seattle isn’t that bad of a team, once they get Putz closing again and if they get a little offense. They’ll be fine. LF DH and 1B are their weaknesses on offense, which are probably the easiest positions in baseball to fill.

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:17 pm

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Two pitches, one hit against Weathers. I can’t stand this guy.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:20 pm

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Weather has a penchant for baserunners no doubt, but on a lot of occasions he seems to find a way to wriggle out of it

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:23 pm

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Baker isnt putting up with Weathers’ crap. He’s out of the game.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:24 pm

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True, but on a lot of occasions, he can’t. I’m tired of his act.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:25 pm

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Get Coco in the game!!!!!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:27 pm

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Oh, me too … funny thing is, this time last year, he was the only guy I wanted out there late in games. Cordero just changes everything now

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:27 pm

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Geez, we are going to go through the whole pen in one inning at this rate

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:29 pm

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Wow, just got a look at that Phillips homer on game day … what a blast!

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:30 pm

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HBP. Bases loaded. Not good.

Comment by RagTag — 5/12/2008 @ 9:31 pm

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Oh no, Junior.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:32 pm

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WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:32 pm

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Brantley jinxed us!!!!!!

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:33 pm

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Did that really just fuckin happen?

Comment by Jack Bauer — 5/12/2008 @ 9:33 pm

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What happened? I dont have TV

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:34 pm

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Just joining the game now…looks like I got here a little late for the good guys…

Comment by CeeKeR — 5/12/2008 @ 9:34 pm

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Griffey dropped an easy fly ball…and almost dropped another one right there, but pulled it in for out three!!!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:36 pm

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Egads Jr with an error? How bad was it?

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:36 pm

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Jesus Junior is brutal these days in the field. Don’t forget the ball he played into a triple yesterday.

Comment by AnnapolisRed — 5/12/2008 @ 9:36 pm

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What’s wrong with Junior?!

Comment by CeeKeR — 5/12/2008 @ 9:36 pm

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Griffey almost dropped it again. TIME FOR A DEFENSIVE SUBSITUTE!!!!!

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:36 pm

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It was bad, Ron. Easy fly, right in his glove and popped out.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:36 pm

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It doesn’t get worse

Comment by Jack Bauer — 5/12/2008 @ 9:37 pm

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Ron-Worse than you can imagine. You will see it a million times on SportsCenter tonight.

Comment by AnnapolisRed — 5/12/2008 @ 9:37 pm

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Griffey was standing straight up and ball squirted out of the bottom of him glove.

Them he played hot potato to catch teh other one.

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:38 pm

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I guess thats Jrs way of saying “I dont want to be traded … so stop show casing me”

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:38 pm

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Did Baker pull a double switch when he pulled Weathers????

Is Cordero going to have to bat????

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:39 pm

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Or maybe it’s his way of saying “I’m ready to be a DH”

Comment by BenL — 5/12/2008 @ 9:40 pm

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Unreal .. they just showed it on game day … too bad I wont get to see the juggling act

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:41 pm

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Little behind on my DVR, but those two fly balls were easy. One was a can of corn. Sheesh, we can’t make anything look easy.

Comment by Chris W. — 5/12/2008 @ 9:43 pm

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Damn!! They showed the juggling act too WTF is up with him?

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:44 pm

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This is why Cordero gets paid the big bucks. SHUT IT DOWN!!!

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:45 pm

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Bottom of the 9th, one out. This is why we signed Coco Cordero!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:45 pm

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Screw 600 … give me someone who can catch a fly ball

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:45 pm

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I meant to say bottom of 9th, one run lead.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:45 pm

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Quick K. That’s the Coco I love!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:46 pm

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2 out.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:47 pm

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1 more COCO

Does anyone cringe when you say: Patterson has 4 hits on the night?

Comment by Chris W. — 5/12/2008 @ 9:47 pm

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Former Red Cantu at the plate now.

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:47 pm

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Advice to DirecTV: Never use Cantu as a spokesman for your HD service.. YIKES!

Comment by Chris W. — 5/12/2008 @ 9:48 pm

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GREAT ninth inning COCO!!!!!!

Nice win for the good guys!

Comment by Jimmy James — 5/12/2008 @ 9:49 pm

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AT1BTTR!

Comment by Chris W. — 5/12/2008 @ 9:49 pm

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I like the way Dusty didn’t mess around with the 8th.

If someone would have told me today that Patterson would go 4-5 hitting leadoff, I would’ve called them a fucking liar.

Comment by Dave from Louisville — 5/12/2008 @ 9:50 pm

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Yeah, Cantu is pretty scary in HD.

Comment by Kenny — 5/12/2008 @ 9:50 pm

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On a good note, Harang finally gets a win … sad that its taken until the 2nd week of May to get it.

Comment by Ron — 5/12/2008 @ 9:51 pm

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I probably would have taken the “under” on Patterson getting 4 hits for the series… Good for him today (bad for Bruce?)

Comment by CeeKeR — 5/12/2008 @ 9:52 pm

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Oh no…Patterson went 4/5. Looks like he bought himself at least another month at leadoff…

Comment by ChicagoRedsFan — 5/12/2008 @ 10:21 pm

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