For your pleasure, I present tonight’s starting line-ups:
REDS
Jay Bruce CF
Jeff Keppinger SS
Ken Griffey Jr. RF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Adam Dunn LF
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Joey Votto 1B
David Ross C
Josh Fogg RHP (1-2, 7.94)
METS
Jose Reyes SS
Endy Chavez RF
David Wright 3B
Carlos Beltran CF
Damion Easley 2B
Carlos Delgado 1B
Fernando Tatis LF
Brian Schneider C
Oliver Perez LHP (6-5, 4.44)
They are complaining because the game was supposed to start at 7:30. They pushed it back to 7:40 and it didn’t start until like 7:45. They didn’t like it that Larkin’s speech took 12 minutes or something and they were mad because Perez had finished his bullpen session and had to sit in the dugout, waiting.
The HOF ceremonies weren’t a secret - MLB has had tonight’s gametime listed as 7:40 for at least the past several days. Keith Hernandez can go…make more Just-For-Men beard coloring commercials.
Fogg has enough trouble getting outs without making additional errors himself. 1-0 NYM.
Given that Larkin is a special assistant to Jim Bowden and that the Nationals are an absolutely horrid club, would Barry Larkin be a good front office person for the Reds?
brublejr - you know if the Reds were in NY with the Mets were having a similar type of induction ceremony and Reds announcers complained that the Mets fans would do that.
You can’t ask for more from Fogg than these last three starts. I like the way we are hitting the ball with two outs. That, along with making some runs without having to leave the yard, may be the most improved part of the club (small sample size, I know).
Yes, Jim, Hernadez would not appeciate annoucers doing that to him, if it was his moment in the spotlight. And the Mets fans would most certanly salute
Nice conversation with Barry Larkin with George “Papa Smurf” Grande and Jeff “Ignorant Hick” Brantley.
Speaking of guest commentators, I know Marty has McCoy, Fay, and Daugherty taking turns during the 2nd inning of games. Does he ever had Erardi or Russell on?
Was I the only one who thought all the praise Larkin got for not being self promoting was a little ironic after his speech in which he “was so gracious he bought him a car”
no. supposedly larkin bought one of the clubhouses workers a car, but took practically no time telling everyone about it. cause he is not self promoting.
Of course, Larkin leaves out that for someone with his financial assets buying a car for someone is equivalent to us buying someone a TV - not a especially nice TV at that.
Nice hit by Mr. Non-Clutch (or if it is clutch it only occurs in spurts) to drive in a run.
I couldn’t believe Larkin brought up the “I bought that guy a car” story. Well, I can believe it, I just hoped he’d gotten over himself a little. Guess not.
At least he was classy enough to spend time thanking Nike and Wilson sporting goods.
Meanwhile the Reds whooping up on the Mets in the 7th.
While there is nothing productive about dwelling on the past, if Cordero locks down Thursday game, the Reds would be looking at one game under .500 after tonight. I guess we just wait few more days to get there and beyond.
I really don’t understand why they need to call in a sub radio announcer a couple times a year. They have 5 guys on staff already. I understand that Thom is off doing FOX games, but why can’t they schedule Welsh’s vacation for a time when Thom isn’t also gone?
Fogg did well, thanks to some good defense and three double plays. He seemed to have a few more fly balls than usual hit off him tonight, but he got the grounders when he needed them.
I am pumped about our two out hitting right now.
Production from 1-9 in the lineup. Gotta love that.
Weathers is still (somehow) doing great.
Lincoln’s curve is flat out filthy.
Looking forward to the second half. Do you think their is a possibility we will be buyers and not sellers this summer? If management wants to make a go of it this season, what would you try?
I just got home from work and scanned through the thread. Just wanted to say that the image of Coffey sprinting up I-71 and across the bridge with his uniform and glove has me laughing pretty hard.
Speaking of Junior, I looked up Willie Mays last season. While he only played 60 some games, when he started he batted in the 3rd spot. He batted .210 that season.
I just got home from work and scanned through the thread. Just wanted to say that the image of Coffey sprinting up I-71 and across the bridge with his uniform and glove has me laughing pretty hard.
Oddly, he still weighs 240+ after that long sprint.
July 19th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
For your pleasure, I present tonight’s starting line-ups:
REDS
Jay Bruce CF
Jeff Keppinger SS
Ken Griffey Jr. RF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Adam Dunn LF
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Joey Votto 1B
David Ross C
Josh Fogg RHP (1-2, 7.94)
METS
Jose Reyes SS
Endy Chavez RF
David Wright 3B
Carlos Beltran CF
Damion Easley 2B
Carlos Delgado 1B
Fernando Tatis LF
Brian Schneider C
Oliver Perez LHP (6-5, 4.44)
July 19th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Mets announcers are complaining about the Reds HOF ceremonies!
July 19th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
“uncalled for and inconsiderate” are the Reds according to Keith Hernandez. Good thing there aren’t any women in the dugout!
July 19th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Chris W, why are they complaining exactly?
July 19th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
They are complaining because the game was supposed to start at 7:30. They pushed it back to 7:40 and it didn’t start until like 7:45. They didn’t like it that Larkin’s speech took 12 minutes or something and they were mad because Perez had finished his bullpen session and had to sit in the dugout, waiting.
July 19th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Kelch? Fill me in. Where is Brantley? Screw the Mets’ announcers.
July 19th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
MEts have it in HD.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
The HOF ceremonies weren’t a secret - MLB has had tonight’s gametime listed as 7:40 for at least the past several days. Keith Hernandez can go…make more Just-For-Men beard coloring commercials.
Fogg has enough trouble getting outs without making additional errors himself. 1-0 NYM.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Somebody ought to get the word out to the crowd. During the 7th inning they can yell up to Hernandez and give him a special universal salute.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
That, Jim, would be outstanding.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Given that Larkin is a special assistant to Jim Bowden and that the Nationals are an absolutely horrid club, would Barry Larkin be a good front office person for the Reds?
July 19th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
brublejr - you know if the Reds were in NY with the Mets were having a similar type of induction ceremony and Reds announcers complained that the Mets fans would do that.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Domo arigato, Mr. Votto
July 19th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Does anyone know if they’re planning to skip Fogg’s next start and go with Volquez on Friday after the off day?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
If Fogg continues to be effective, why skip him?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
You can’t ask for more from Fogg than these last three starts. I like the way we are hitting the ball with two outs. That, along with making some runs without having to leave the yard, may be the most improved part of the club (small sample size, I know).
July 19th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Yes, Jim, Hernadez would not appeciate annoucers doing that to him, if it was his moment in the spotlight. And the Mets fans would most certanly salute
July 19th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Sweet, Phillips deserves the gold golvem hands down. Outside a couple of mental breakdowns, he has been outstanding yet again.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
* golden….sorry
July 19th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Nice conversation with Barry Larkin with George “Papa Smurf” Grande and Jeff “Ignorant Hick” Brantley.
Speaking of guest commentators, I know Marty has McCoy, Fay, and Daugherty taking turns during the 2nd inning of games. Does he ever had Erardi or Russell on?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Fogg sure got out of a tough situation there. Whew!!!
July 19th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Let’s hope Weathers gets the ball in the 8th and not Coffey. I guess it will be Bray in the 7th.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Did Coffey run over the bridge to get to Cincinnati?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Another two out RBI. That’s what it will take to get back in the hunt.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Was I the only one who thought all the praise Larkin got for not being self promoting was a little ironic after his speech in which he “was so gracious he bought him a car”
July 19th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Did Coffey run over the bridge to get to Cincinnati?
Probably ran all the way from Louisville. I wonder if one can Google Earth his route.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
He got a car for being inducted in the Reds HoF? Did Geronimo, Jay, and the late executive’s survivors get a car?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
After loading the bases, George said “Look out. Here comes David Wright.” At first, I thought he said “Look out. Here comes David Weathers.”
July 19th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
WOW!!!
July 19th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
no. supposedly larkin bought one of the clubhouses workers a car, but took practically no time telling everyone about it. cause he is not self promoting.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Of course, Larkin leaves out that for someone with his financial assets buying a car for someone is equivalent to us buying someone a TV - not a especially nice TV at that.
Nice hit by Mr. Non-Clutch (or if it is clutch it only occurs in spurts) to drive in a run.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
I couldn’t believe Larkin brought up the “I bought that guy a car” story. Well, I can believe it, I just hoped he’d gotten over himself a little. Guess not.
At least he was classy enough to spend time thanking Nike and Wilson sporting goods.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
At least he was classy enough to spend time thanking Nike and Wilson sporting goods.
Two fine companies not employing the American working man (or women but likely a non-American child).
July 19th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Reds lineup has looked good this series. Maybe the break got them going?? Some clutch ABs
July 19th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Perhaps the commentators could follow their lead. They still leave much to be desired.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Meanwhile the Reds whooping up on the Mets in the 7th.
While there is nothing productive about dwelling on the past, if Cordero locks down Thursday game, the Reds would be looking at one game under .500 after tonight. I guess we just wait few more days to get there and beyond.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Is Kelch doing radio tonight?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Kelch is on the radio. I listen via MLB.com here in St. Louis. He sounds pretty good.
Who gets the ball in the ninth? Bray hopefully.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Who pitches the ninth?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
I really don’t understand why they need to call in a sub radio announcer a couple times a year. They have 5 guys on staff already. I understand that Thom is off doing FOX games, but why can’t they schedule Welsh’s vacation for a time when Thom isn’t also gone?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Amazing that as well as Fogg has pitched the last few times out, he still has an ERA over 7.00.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I like Kelch because he understands it is his job to do play-by-play first. That seems to be a forgotten art in Cincinnati media.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
There are too many people in the booth. I enjoy listening to Kelch, though. Marty seems a little less ornery without Brantley, which is nice.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Amazing that as well as Fogg has pitched the last few times out, he still has an ERA over 7.00.
But remember that at one time it was over 13.00.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
but why can’t they schedule Welsh’s vacation for a time when Thom isn’t also gone?
Why do baseball announcers get vacations during baseball season anyhow?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I like Kelch because he understands it is his job to do play-by-play first. That seems to be a forgotten art in Cincinnati media.
You mean announcers still do play by play?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I like Kelch because he understands it is his job to do play-by-play first. That seems to be a forgotten art in Cincinnati media.
You mean announcers still do play by play?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
George Grande says that every time Junior comes to the plate that the flash bulbs are popping.
Can you still buy flash bulbs?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
You mean announcers still do play by play?
They are a rare breed today.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Brandon Phillips bowls?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Yea!!! Reds win!!!
July 19th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Fogg did well, thanks to some good defense and three double plays. He seemed to have a few more fly balls than usual hit off him tonight, but he got the grounders when he needed them.
I am pumped about our two out hitting right now.
Production from 1-9 in the lineup. Gotta love that.
Weathers is still (somehow) doing great.
Lincoln’s curve is flat out filthy.
Looking forward to the second half. Do you think their is a possibility we will be buyers and not sellers this summer? If management wants to make a go of it this season, what would you try?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
What is out there for them to buy that can help? Some RH bench help? Tonya Harding to take out Junior?
July 19th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I just got home from work and scanned through the thread. Just wanted to say that the image of Coffey sprinting up I-71 and across the bridge with his uniform and glove has me laughing pretty hard.
July 19th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Speaking of Junior, I looked up Willie Mays last season. While he only played 60 some games, when he started he batted in the 3rd spot. He batted .210 that season.
July 19th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
I just got home from work and scanned through the thread. Just wanted to say that the image of Coffey sprinting up I-71 and across the bridge with his uniform and glove has me laughing pretty hard.
Oddly, he still weighs 240+ after that long sprint.
July 20th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Oddly, he still weighs 240+ after that long sprint.
That’s because he has a glove on one hand and a Suzy-Q in the other.
July 20th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Boy, too bad Barry Larkin can’t be perfect like some of you on this thread. Do you guys hate everybody?