wow, thank god no CP. I understand the DFA, but I can’t say I’m very confident we’ve seen the last of the Dusty Baker / Corey Patterson love affair. I think until CP is taken away from Baker, he’ll still feel compelled to start CP and he’ll put him at top of the order, regardless of performance. CP will bat lead off again, I believe.
Brantley is a lot better when he’s away from Marty – much less critical and more analytical. He’s actually giving me some perspective on the game, rather than just bitching.
My X.Nady story: My then-fiance and I had to wait a few minutes for the priest for our last pre-wedding meeting. He was delayed a bit talking to X.Nady and his fiance, who were looking at churches. He got traded to Dallas the Mets about a month later, so I wonder where he ended up getting married.
It is irritating to hear him bitch but there will always be less bitching without Corey P. in the lineup. I can see how some of the mistakes they’re making are from inexperience. I can deal with that but not pure stupidity like demoting Hatteberg and keeping Patterson.
Did anyone catch what Grande said in the top of the first. The Reds need a centerfielder that can lead off and Jay Bruce can’t lead off, therefore he will eventually play right field. Now where did he get that from?
Votto is not good at first base in any way, shape or form.
I think Griffey needs to go!! Keep Dunn, Bruce, Freel and Hopper for the OF and Griffey goes. I don’t care where he hits #600. Bailey 3B 4K 0ER through 4IP
By the way – can you honestly tell me that Drew Stubbs couldn’t hit better than CP? He’d probably play just as good of defense, gives you lead off speed (Dusty), yet does anyone in their right mind think that Stubbs is ready?
Definitely…is it possible that’s really not Dusty Baker? I mean BP is the DP king so you want him to come in after someone like Dunn clears the bases, right?
And now a walk, that still doesn’t unclog the bases…Dusty is probably talking to the commissioner now for a loophole that will allow him to use Patterson again this game.
Wow, I know we’ve all had high expectations for Bruce, but I’ve been really impressed by his Abs so far. I wouldn’t have been surprised if he tried to yank every pitch that last at bat into the Ohio River. Nice to know he’s not pressing to hard with all that’s expected of him.
Joking aside, Phillips swinging for the fences there is why he should be batting a little lower in the order.
And Griffey/Dunn couldn’t bat back-to-back all season, but Bruce’s first game and he and Griffey bat back-to-back? Put Dunn and his hot streak in the cleanup spot and Griffey gets to 600 this week.
Louisville loses 2-1 with Merker getting the loss, Bailey pitched ok at best and Danny Herera was masterful (can’t believe he’s my height). I think Louisville may have some trouble scoring runs now with Bruce in MLB. Anybody know when Thompson makes his AAA debut?
I wouldn’t mind seeing Stormy in tonight’s game, with a five run lead. Well, now that I think about it, I wish we could get an insurance run or six, to keep it within Weathers-proof range.
Just came back in from the garage, after listening to the game while making some bookshelves. Catching up on Tivo to see what I missed:
- Damn what a HR from Dunn.
- Votto IS Adrian Gonzalez
- J.Bruce looked like T.Gwynn serving that single through the 5.5 hole.
- BP is actually at his best when the rest of the team is struggling. He gets too wound up when everyone else is hitting – loses his patience.
- EE is SCUFFLING.
- I’ve had it with that Gwen Stefani song. They play it 800 times a game.
- OBP, not hitting with RISP, kills.
Gee, I’ll bet Bob Castellini would like to have that $3mil back on the waste of a CF Corey Patterson! Baker needs to get rid of him himself to regain any respect. When is D. Thompson making his Louisville Debut?
Parenthood is the best. Took my 3 year old son to see my old high school’s baseball team play in the regional playoffs today. Just the two of us. We had a blast; nothing better in the world.
theReds youth movement has begun!Patterson stays,1.salary 2.speed 3.still can play defense.Hati,limited throwing.He’ll end up in A.L. Good luck,Scott,you were a real professional.
Jay Bruce Almighty, that has a nice ring to it. He makes Jr. look sleepy hitting behind that live bat. Darryl Thompson makes his Louisville debut tomorrow. We’ll see…keep an eye on Ben Juckich at Chatannoga
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Carolina 3-2 6 Game 6 Game Started 36 2/3 IP 2.95 ERA 1.09 WHIP
Louisville 2-2 5 Game 5 Game Started 29 IP 2.48 ERA 1.21 WHIP
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Jerry Hairston Jr. ss
Jay Bruce cf
Ken Griffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Adam Dunn lf
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Joey Votto 1b
Paul Bako c
John Cueto p
Votto 7th? Come on.
You didn’t expext a lineup that made sense did you?
wow, thank god no CP. I understand the DFA, but I can’t say I’m very confident we’ve seen the last of the Dusty Baker / Corey Patterson love affair. I think until CP is taken away from Baker, he’ll still feel compelled to start CP and he’ll put him at top of the order, regardless of performance. CP will bat lead off again, I believe.
So now it’s ss batting first and cf batting second. Poor Dusty just can’t kick that habit can he?
God Votto is brutal. Ew.
Here we go with the errors at first
Too bad Hatteberg is in the minor leagues
That’s two in a row for Votto. I think he’s an okay defensive 1b. He just has major problems with that one play.
Can Cueto pitch out of this?
Brantley is a lot better when he’s away from Marty – much less critical and more analytical. He’s actually giving me some perspective on the game, rather than just bitching.
My X.Nady story: My then-fiance and I had to wait a few minutes for the priest for our last pre-wedding meeting. He was delayed a bit talking to X.Nady and his fiance, who were looking at churches. He got traded to
DallasÂthe Mets about a month later, so I wonder where he ended up getting married.Well, he pitched out of it…barely
Good work by Cueto to get out of the no out, 2nd and 3rd jam. Now we get to see Bruce!
It is irritating to hear him bitch but there will always be less bitching without Corey P. in the lineup. I can see how some of the mistakes they’re making are from inexperience. I can deal with that but not pure stupidity like demoting Hatteberg and keeping Patterson.
Hairston Rule!!
You mean Harris-ton?
“Those aren’t boos, George.” AWESOME.
They are scared of Bruce
I was planning to go see Bruce tonight in Columbus. I’m skipping Homer Bailey’s start to watch this on TV.
NICE start. Now, none of those were close, but that does show a good approach and some self-control.
Ok, they’re terrified of him!!
Did anyone catch what Grande said in the top of the first. The Reds need a centerfielder that can lead off and Jay Bruce can’t lead off, therefore he will eventually play right field. Now where did he get that from?
Votto is not good at first base in any way, shape or form.
Griffey just doesn’t look comfortable up there…
Well Crusty Baker…what do you think of that?
Eesh, double steal worked, but only because Batista has a mitt of iron.
I actually don’t mind this line-up. Hairston has done a pretty good job. Griffey can’t get the runners over.
Boy that was a nice throw.
Put Bruce at #3 or 4. Thank god, no DP for Brandon Phillips
Phillips has some trouble with off-speed stuff, I’ve noticed.
George Grande is worse than Corey Patterson.
If Grande calls Brantley “cowboy” one more time I’m throwing my beer at the TV…
Dunner with a Stunner?
I say keep Jay Bruce at #2 and let him get comfortable. I think he will be a good #2 hitter.
Snell is nibbling like mad today.
I forgot I’m about 30 sec behind on Tivo. Caught up.
The Buccos is as annoying as the Cowboy.
Bases clogged for Dunn…
Another Cowboy reference.
Lately Encarnacion=Pop up in the infield. Hopefully tonight he turns it around.
Those were three pretty good pitches. Snell nibbled and nibbled, then when right after Dunn. Very strange.
Horrible strike one call.
…who promptly forgets he’s no longer in batting practice. Come on, E5!
Jeesh.
…and that first inning is why these two teams habitually battle for the NL Basement.
Crusty’s great lineup card does it again!!
This is hopeless!
I wonder what the morale is on a team that loses a good player to the minors and keeps a bad one?
Josh Hamilton to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated
2-0 Pirates, Reds slowly but surely losing this one too. Ugh.
Hope the bullpen is ready for tonight. Cueto at 60+ pitches and we are still in the third inning.
Baily is throwing balls in Louisville!
BBBBBB Bruce time!
Cueto’s first five starts: 33 2/3 IP, 6.42 H/9, 1.34 BB/9, 11.62 K/9, 69% of pitches for strikes.
His last five + tonight: 26 2/3 IP, 13.16 H/9, 4.39 BB/9, 6 K/9, 61% of pitches for strikes.
What happened? Is it all just the league adjusting?
Congrats Jay Bruce!
Well, Crusty how is that compared to your man-love Corey P?
Was that the slowest hit
GDP ever?
Bruce… may not be ready yet (or at least his OBP gives this indication).
I think Griffey needs to go!! Keep Dunn, Bruce, Freel and Hopper for the OF and Griffey goes. I don’t care where he hits #600. Bailey 3B 4K 0ER through 4IP
Dunn hitting after Bruce and before Phillips makes way more sense to me.
By the way – can you honestly tell me that Drew Stubbs couldn’t hit better than CP? He’d probably play just as good of defense, gives you lead off speed (Dusty), yet does anyone in their right mind think that Stubbs is ready?
EE is for Error Error
Patterson pinch hitting. Dusty can’t get enough of him.
Shocker: Patterson makes an out. (and gets booed)
Definitely…is it possible that’s really not Dusty Baker? I mean BP is the DP king so you want him to come in after someone like Dunn clears the bases, right?
CP is now 0 for his last 18…
Dusty is in love. I can’t stand him!
Bruce might have as many ML walks as minor league walks before the game is over.
Hairston and Bruce on all 3 at bats tonight. We can’t blame it all on CP as nobody knocked them in!
They should have DFA’ed Patterson or else Dusty will play him whenever he can. Jocketty has to take control.
And the Reds finally get on the board.
3-1 thanks to BP’s sac fly
Dunn unclogs the bases the RIGHT way!
Dunn’s HR leaves the stadium!!!
Bruce 1.000 OBP
Patterson 0.240 OBP
sign
Dunn
NOW
Re-sign that big donkey please.
That’s the 3rd or 4th homerun in 2-3 weeks that Dunn has hit nearly out of the park!
There it is Dunner wit a STunner
If you have hitters getting on then the middle of the order guys will eventually start driving them in.
Based on recent articles, I think Dunn wants to sign a contract to stay.
I guess it did stay in the park.
That lucky SOB is gonna get some cool swag for catching that ball!
I want Dunn to stay, that’s for sure. (I’d also prefer the Reds to stop double-switching him out late each game, but that might just be me.)
If they don’t get rid of Corey P. with that OBP my stomach is going to be unclogged
Note to Marty Brennaman:
Encarnacion does not lead the majors for errors by a 3B. Bill Hall leads with 11 errors. Edwin is tied with Crede, Reynolds, and Wright.
I agree with you CeeKeR… That’s one reason I hate that they kept CP today. CP is going to be Dunns defensive replacement every time we have a lead…
Danny Herera is a 5′ 7″ Monster at AAA Louisville!! 1.08 ERA
Let’s go Lincoln. Jeez. Get the last out.
There was no rational reason to release Hatteberg whose OBP is 63 points higher. I might have bought into DFAing Bako over Patterson but not by much.
Every single time I see a groundball base hit up the middle I can’t help but think of (and miss) Keppinger a little bit more.
Kent Merker throwing notin but strikes at Louiville
Good at bat by Ross after a poor bunt attempt. And that’s it for Snell.
Bako’s first hit in weeks and it was a gift.
Nice AB by Ross. I remember how bad he looked in the box last year, he looks so much better even if the power stroke hasnt been there.
Potential for a huge inning if Dusty doesn’t do something stupid.
well, Merker gave up a run at Louisville. Little man Herera should come up instead of Merker.
Nice to hear Kepp is feeling better, sounds like he is on track to make it back on time
Is Springsteen at the game?
BRUUUUUUUUCE!!!!
Why are the Reds trying to sacrifice in the 6th inning when Snell has been really wild all night?
So, this is what it looks like when the lead off hitter gets on base.
Can Bruce do it?
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce!
BRUUUUUUUCEEE!!
2 consecutive singles with the bases loaded. Dusty won’t be happy, the bases are still clogged!
The Bruce era is in full swing!!
Wow, that was some good hitting!! No joke, he just went with it. Good grief!
LOL, Ceek, your right, time to send Bruce back down
Just caught up…got home late and have been watching via the magic of Tivo.
I’m amazed by the Bruce show. What a debut.
Is MLB.tv only streaming this game in 800k and 1.2mb? The stupid ad telling me I have to pay more for them is covering where the 400k icon is. Grr..
I’d pay it, but I can’t stream that on my weak DSL.
Hm, 4 straight times on base. Only 13 more to go to reverse Patterson…
Bruce has been on base four times tonight.
Has Patterson been on base four times this month?
And the blowout is on!
And now a walk, that still doesn’t unclog the bases…Dusty is probably talking to the commissioner now for a loophole that will allow him to use Patterson again this game.
I love it when Reds fans get off their hind ends and make some noise. I hope for a day when they are as loud and crazy as Indians fans.
Still waiting for the first grand slam of the game…
Jared – I’m watching it at 400k. When I get that ad I think I usually close and reopen my web browser and it’s gone.
Damn, BP about threw himself outta joint on that swing
Bill – 15 more since Patterson made an out in pinch hitting tonight.
Wow, I know we’ve all had high expectations for Bruce, but I’ve been really impressed by his Abs so far. I wouldn’t have been surprised if he tried to yank every pitch that last at bat into the Ohio River. Nice to know he’s not pressing to hard with all that’s expected of him.
Dunn delivers another single. Bases still full (or clogged in Dusty terms) with only one out. Looks like that’s the end of Marte.
LOL, Dunn gets a hit and they cheer for Bruce
Would a grand salami be a rally killer here?
Golly Gee!!! If Fred Rogers was still alive they would have to partner him with George Grande.
Thanks Ben, that did it. Just in time to see a lead only David Weathers could blow. Or a handful of other Reds pitchers.
Dunn is awesome.
For real Andy, the big thing they were pickin on him about was the high Ks, low Walks, and he has looked very disaplined at the plate
Joking aside, Phillips swinging for the fences there is why he should be batting a little lower in the order.
And Griffey/Dunn couldn’t bat back-to-back all season, but Bruce’s first game and he and Griffey bat back-to-back? Put Dunn and his hot streak in the cleanup spot and Griffey gets to 600 this week.
“Popup” Eddie … new nick name til he gets back on track
I think Eddie is just a bit mad at himself.
The only stat that looks bad from the minors was he batted .167 when behind in the count…that jumps to well over .400 when ahead in the count.
Good grief can EE do anything but pop up?
Chris’s comment at #27 Phillips has some trouble with off-speed stuff, I’ve noticed. is still funny 100 comments later.
Good idea GregD but too bad Dusty’s brain is clogged!
I wonder if anyone will give us squat for Hatteburg before the 10 days runs out?
Louisville loses 2-1 with Merker getting the loss, Bailey pitched ok at best and Danny Herera was masterful (can’t believe he’s my height). I think Louisville may have some trouble scoring runs now with Bruce in MLB. Anybody know when Thompson makes his AAA debut?
Burton, that means we will see Stormy in the 8th … again
I think the Reds would just be happy if someone picks him up so they get out of paying his contract.
He only has about $1M left right?
I wouldn’t mind seeing Stormy in tonight’s game, with a five run lead. Well, now that I think about it, I wish we could get an insurance run or six, to keep it within Weathers-proof range.
Are Marty and Thom still having that inane conversation about the pronunciation of the name Xavier?
How do you really feel about DW Chad? lol
Great job by Burton.
I’m indifferent.
Ron, that is probably right since his contract this year was for $1.85 million.
Burton did a nice job. As long as Weathers doesn’t go Danny Graves on us, we should have a chance!
I finally got the bike running, guys!
Bako trying his best not to return to career norms
I think the Reds should have a Jeff Brantley “Cowboy Hat” night.
Burton pitching another inning.
Does it bother anyone else that Bruce is wearing Danny Graves’ old number? Hope it isn’t infected with something.
Burton’s first career plate appearance… (His doesn’t seem to have the same excitement as Bruce’s did)
Wow, Burton going two, Dusty may have figured out DW does not meet with Chad’s approval
Well, since Grave excelled at putting the ball over the wall, I wont complain if Bruce follows suit
I think they developed a vaccine for it, Chad.
I think Baker should use 4 relief pitchers next inning, then go to Arroyo to pitch the 9th.
Kid holding up his Jay Bruce jersey. Pretty cool!
What is disgusting is that, even with a win tonight, we are still behind the Pirates in the standings.
Hopefully, that won’t be the case much longer.
They are skeered of JB
Don’t give him any ideas, Greg.
Good idea, GregD.
Just told my wife I’m getting my son a Bruce jersey.
Touching mention of Brian Wilson.
Greg: That made me laugh..and cry a little since it’s too close to the truth.
Just came back in from the garage, after listening to the game while making some bookshelves. Catching up on Tivo to see what I missed:
- Damn what a HR from Dunn.
- Votto IS Adrian Gonzalez
- J.Bruce looked like T.Gwynn serving that single through the 5.5 hole.
- BP is actually at his best when the rest of the team is struggling. He gets too wound up when everyone else is hitting – loses his patience.
- EE is SCUFFLING.
- I’ve had it with that Gwen Stefani song. They play it 800 times a game.
- OBP, not hitting with RISP, kills.
What’s Bruce’s history on full counts?
Bruuuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot believe what I am seeing from Jay Bruce tonight.
Wow
Jay Bruce – The Kid, v2.0
Bruce has definitely been the man tonight. It’s much more fun to watch the Reds when the fans are in it…and he has them all excited!
Oooops
Jim – I’d say 1.000
Brantley had a great line “does he look like he’s ready?”
Maybe I’ll name my kid Bruce.
**We don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl, so I will hedge my bets.
Bruce has now equaled Corey Patterson’s RBI total for the MONTH of May!
If Bailey ever gets his act together this city will go baseball nuts!
Odds on Phillips coming out of shoes swinging this at bat?
This kid is just an unbelievable hitter.
Anyone else get the feeling the offense is about to really get on track?
You are absolutely correct, Jim (comment 170). It is going to be fun to watch.
1 to 1 Ceek
I finally bench Bako on my fantasy team today, after 2 weeks of turds (.067 .200 .067). Now he’s hitting again. I did activate Bruce, however.
Did you know his real name is: Gabor Paul II Bako.
Can’t wait for the Photoshops of Sir Bruce … or is it Bruce Almighty?
Has he already surpassed the offensive production of CP for the season?
I think Phillips’ shoes stayed on, but he did take a ferocious hack for strike 2.
Jay works for a boy or a girl.
Or you could go with “Brucetta”
Pirates doing a double switch. Anyone think it is actually just to tempt Baker into taking Dunn out of the game before he bats right now?
It’s a lot easier to get the offense on track when you remove an automatic out maker from the order (especially from the lead off spot).
“Votto is not good at first base in any way, shape or form.”
Votto is the best 1b that the reds have had in a long long time…
Hamilton update 2-5 Grand Slam and 5 RBI’s
When’s the baby due, Chris?
Dunn just got under that one.
Nady not aware that it’s the CF’s call on that ball?
June 18 – three weeks.
It’s finally nice to see the Reds having great young talent coming from the farm system again. Unlike when Bowden traded away all our young talent.
Who is this new centerfielder for the Reds? I’ve never heard of him before.
Let’s trade Patterson to Texas for Hamilton straight up.
I bet there is a lot of #32 jerseys sold this week
Admit it…how many of you already have #32 jerseys with “GRAVES” on the back?
George Grande should have his own Oprah-type talk show. He’s so sensitive.
Say what you want, but Patterson is much faster than Bruce. Bruce sucks.
Chad, we burned them!
192: Now that’s just cruel. For the record, I believe anything with “Graves 32″ on the back would be a vest.
Jeff(177): I thought The Boss was his given nickname.
They should have had a Disco Demolition night with Graves jerseys after he was sent packing. To exorcise the demons, or something like that.
Need 5 slots to hit again for Bruce to get up again!
Eddie attempting to pop out again.
Doesn’t that indicate that he is dropping a shoulder or something?
K for EE
K for EE, not getting any better
Votto has three hits tonight. He’s saying, “Remember me?”
Gee, I’ll bet Bob Castellini would like to have that $3mil back on the waste of a CF Corey Patterson! Baker needs to get rid of him himself to regain any respect. When is D. Thompson making his Louisville Debut?
Did you say this is your first child? We have #2 on the way in August.
No more at bats for Bruce tonight.
First one, yep. Starting to feel real at this point.
Wonder if the Reds will get any love on Baseball Tonight?
Bruce is begining to make me regret getting a custom made Patterson jersey one week into the season
Parenthood is wonderful!
Our last one graduates from high school this weekend and is the valedictorian.
by the way for those who care the Lakers are up by six on the Spurs at halftime
Yahoo said that Kepp was taking some swings and walking without a limp.
Nice work, Jim. Congratulations.
Brett, custom made as in a t-shirt and magic marker.
Congrats!!
HR, ok thats enough!
He’s a good boy and his sister is pretty sweet as well.
Did you guys know Bruce’s nickname is “The Deal”?
Check that – that was just some dude’s idea.
Parenthood is the best. Took my 3 year old son to see my old high school’s baseball team play in the regional playoffs today. Just the two of us. We had a blast; nothing better in the world.
Plus, our team won 20-2. That helps.
They’re still yelling “Bruuuuuuuuce,” apparently.
Affeldt trying to make it a save situation.
I have a friend who is a big Royals fan, and they’re Patterson is this guy- http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/penato02.shtml -and is getting playing time over this one (who I really like)- http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/callaal01.shtml
Affeldt is stinking it up tonight. Bring in Coco.
Pena sure was a lot of hype.
wow their, not they’re. but their’s doesn’t bat leadoff
This year’s bullpen is more like kerosene compared to last year’s gasoline compared to two years ago’s hydrogen.
Watching Dunn, Griffey, and Bruce in the outfield chatting during the pitching change makes me smile.
Would love to hear what Dunn, Griffey and Bruce are talking about.
Why can’t George Grande pronounce “Hairston”?
Yeah Chad, looks like they are having a good time. It’s good to see.
…and this one belongs to the Reds!
What a debut for Mr. Bruce.
Watch out for Freel, Jay!
Sure is nice for Affeldt to try and look as bad as Patterson does.
Been a while since I’ve seen a smile like the one on Bruce’s face right now.
Bruce – What a joy to see him look like a kid in a candy store!
Let’s sign Bruce to a 20-year deal!
theReds youth movement has begun!Patterson stays,1.salary 2.speed 3.still can play defense.Hati,limited throwing.He’ll end up in A.L. Good luck,Scott,you were a real professional.
Jay Bruce Almighty, that has a nice ring to it. He makes Jr. look sleepy hitting behind that live bat. Darryl Thompson makes his Louisville debut tomorrow. We’ll see…keep an eye on Ben Juckich at Chatannoga
Maybe the Rangers or Nationals will sign Scott Hati?
Great game redlegs. I wonder what the difference was?