Loading ...It’s the last game of April, and the Reds need a win to (a) avoid a sweep; and (b) finish the month with a winning record. They need to fight, scratch, claw, do whatever they need to win. Reminds me of a quote from my favorite movie (bonus points to the first person to identify correctly the film):
I’m not talking about dance lessons. I’m talking about putting a brick through the other guy’s windshield. I’m talking about taking it out and chopping it up!
Let’s put a brick through Houston’s windshield tonight. Discuss it here….
easy one “The Royal Tenenbaums”
no IMDB needed
I kept reading about the Reds losing 11 straight games at home against Houston and honestly I had no idea if that streak was good, bad, ugly, unprecedented, done all the time, anything so I decided to look it up
The only home losing streak to go for as long as 10 games since 1954 is the Reds 10 game home losing streak vs the Mets from 5/85-7/86
so the Houston streak is the longest home losing streak against 1 team since 1954.
when you think about it it’s hard to lose 10 home games in a row no less 10 in a row vs 1 team over many months.
The longest Reds home losing streak against any team since 1954 is 11. The Reds lost 11 home games in a row in 1986 against PHI, HOU, SDP, MON, NYM, and ATL
The Reds longest home WIN streak vs one team since 1954?
a 12 game home win streak vs Philadelphia from 1968-1970
Lets see, B.P starts to break out of this lengthy slump last night so lets bench him because we have a day off tomorrow. Ridiculous line of thinking Dusty. And we put Votto and Bruce back to back tonight as well, its about time. Votto can hit lefties just fine, should of been done sooner.
There’s Kepp in the visitors locker room. I wish him a ton of success, starting tomorrow.
I agree, jason. Dusty is actually hitting two lefties back to back???? Why can’t he do that every day?
Dusty was quoted as saying he already had decided to give BP the day off and oh well, he had a good game, so, he already had it planned.
I find it funny he can’t just change his mind. The idea he said is that BP could get 2 days off.
I DO LOVE seeing Votto and Bruce hit back to back. Until the Reds get a RH slugger they should always hit back to back. For example, can you think of a single game this year that came down to the 8th or 9th inning that the Reds won because the team couldn’t bring in their lefty specialist??
Tonight’s lineup. Glad to see Rosales and Nix:
Taveras CF
Hairston 2B
Votto 1B
Bruce RF
Hernandez C
Nix LF
Rosales 3B
Gonzalez SS
Volquez P
I like this lineup.
Yeah, I like this lineup, too.
Didn’t take you long to get that movie, did it, Mike?
I understand the need for change, but Phillips had a HR and a double yesterday. Is he being punished for something, is Dusty stupid, or is Phillips just getting a day off?
Ah, I should have read the comments above mine first. I just saw the starting lineup and came here immediately to complain. That’s typical.
Lost in all this losing of late is that Hernandez is starting to hit of late, which is nice.
Yes, that could have been caught. Not that it was easy, but it wasn’t particularly well played by Bruce.
Come here to complain any time you want, Matt B.
I wouldnt complain if Hernandez hit cleanup. hes a better option than phillips imo.
Hey everyone: the Cubs got pounded today, 10-0.
Thought that might cheer everyone up.
Cubs suck. :p
2 balls hit very hard that inning. We can’t withstand another poor effort by Edinson.
That does cheer me up, renbutler. Stupid Cubs.
No Berkman tonight. That’s always a good thing.
No Grande tonight. Again. Hard to play the drinking game without him.
Willie is sure creating HAVOC on the basepaths tonight!
Anyone find out why FSN Ohio wasn’t in HD last night?
They just pick random games to put in HD. There’s a schedule online of which games will be in HD.
Did anyone else here what Brantley said?
“With Harang, Volquez, Arroyo, Owings, and Cueto, you’re giving yourself a chance to win every fifth day.”
So which one of the five does he have confidence in? Chad – if you’re keeping a quote board with Brantley-isms, this one definitely ranks up there.
Apparently FSN needed it for the Cavs game that wasnt on, lame and weak.
Yeah, yesterdays game was on the schedule to be shown in HD, but it wasn’t.
Oh, really? That’s weird. When they listed the games on MLB.TV yesterday, they didn’t say it was going to be in HD.
Great Brantley quote. He is the gift that just keeps giving.
Stupid Cavs.
Ok, this may sound a bit silly, but ive tried for awhile now to figure out how to get a pic on my comment profiles with no avail. Anyone want to point this guy in the right direction? Please and Thanks.
I know the runner didn’t advance, but can Hernandez, for once, at least move his body over to block a pitch instead of attempting to backhand it?
Jason – this should help you out: http://redlegnation.com/2009/03/10/want-an-avatar/
Rosales put a charge into that one.
damn Bourne…doesn’t he know he isn’t supposed to make that catch. Funny, Rosales standing O for an out.
Thanks, Matt. I was just getting ready to post the same link.
Be sure to use the same email address over there that you use here when you comment. If you have any other questions, email me.
Rosales looks really goofy, but in a good way, and he sure put a charge into that one.
Did you see Rosales sprint off the field after that fly out?
He’s about to become the next Chris Sabo/Ryan Freel fan favorite. He may be in Cincinnati to stay.
Of course, there are only a couple of dozen Reds fans in the park to see him tonight.
This may sound somewhat weird, but does Rosales remind anyone else of Hunter Pence, in a way?
Fast Willie isn’t wearing the high cuff on his uniform pants tonight, with the red showing.
Yeah, Rosales could give a lesson to Phillips about hustling. Though, I hope fans don’t lose their mind over him until he produces on a consistent basis (ahem, Freel).
how does he not score on that?
This team can’t score on anything. What an anemic offense.
I don’t understand why Taveras didn’t run the instant he got on base in that situation. If the runs aren’t going to be knocked in themselves, then at least try to make something happen on the basepath.
Wonder what Grande and Welsh have been doing with their time off?
Yeah, Matt, this is looking like a good night to manufacture runs. Of course, if the Astros score 6 or something again, it won’t matter.
Being positive about everything and being crafty, respectively.
Don’t you think Rosales has the same goofy look as Chris Collinsworth only with a much larger nose?
Need a leadoff grand slam from Votto here.
Can someone tell Bourne he is not that good
Suppose a Hererra Bobblehead will be one of the mini sized.
Great comparison to Collingsworth.
I’m really starting to hate Michael Bourn.
The Bourne Dilemma.
Hernandez is really slow.
Brantley in a Speedo just brought the most disturbing image ever into my head.
The offense is really sucky.
I voted for Harang.
Five great innings by Volquez. Struck out five, walked none, only 65 pitches.
By far his best start of the year. Of course, he’s getting no run support, but we can’t have everything.
I think everyone should vote for Sam LeCure for fans choice bobblehead.
Brantley is actually trying to provide analysis tonight. Of course, his analysis always boils down to: Good performance = good attitude; bad performance = bad person.
And, of course, he’s not mentioned (to my ears) the fact that these are two of the worst offenses in baseball. To him, it’s just two pitchers with the right mindset. (Or, a Reds pitcher with the right attitude, and 8 Reds hitters with bad approaches).
I see you figured out how to get your avatar image working, Jason.
Brilliant.
13th and 14th in the NL in runs per game.
Wasting these performances really is starting to get my goat something fierce.
That’s awesome, Jason.
BTW, did that zip file work?
YEAH LAYNCE!!! That’s what we need to see!
Triple for Laynce Nix. I like this guy.
And Chris, that’s funny (about Brantley).
Dickerson could be this years Wally Pipp.
Jason, your avatar is quite offensive. I was enjoying a George Grande-free evening.
Rosales with the RBI. He is about to become a legend.
Rosales comes through!!
Rosie!!
See Chad – Rosales got a hit b/c he has a proper mental attitude.
And bring passion.
Nice socks too.
Brantley really needs to stop talking about the mental game. It’s like Muggsy Bogues talking about post play.
Yeah baby! Hit parade!
Chris, I recieved your email, but there was no zip file attached.
Mark – I was thinking Icabod Crane, but Collinsworth is probably better.
Perfect bunt right there.
That was pretty. Way to be Volkkie!
I think we can add a response from Jason to the GG drinking game. We will need it if we have to continually look at that smile.
You guys know Edwin is my favorite Red, but I think Rosales has already contributed more to this team than EE has.
I’m jealous of your avatar, Jason
must be too big. sorry.
email me your address & i’ll mail you my copy
We should all get Grande avatars.
Actually, I want a Brantley one.
Couldn’t agree more, Chad. EE had the opportunity. Now it is Rosales’ turn. His energy is refreshing if nothing else.
I hope Rosales plays so well that they have to send Janish to AAA when Edwin returns.
Speaking of Brantley, Keith Jackson needs to threaten to sue him for using the “Whoa, Nelly” expression.
Rosales wears #23 much better than the previous guy did.
Brantley still talking about hunger. Someone get that man a coney!
I was going to go with a Chuck avatar, but that smile…..that eternal smile.
Send Ronald McDonald down. Janish has done more than earn his keep.
Will do, Chris. Thanks!
Brantley on the Blackberry reminds me of when Homer Simpson puts on his reading glasses.
Nobody cares what Jim Day’s twitter name is.
If any of you want to change your avatar image to one of the broadcasters, here’s a link to all their photos:
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/team/broadcasters.jsp?c_id=cin
If Rosales pulled his pant legs up any more they be stuck in the crack of his ass.
I think JB started twittering to avoid having lunch with Jim Day that Thom set up for them on the air.
Only George is worthy of avatar status.
Jim, maybe thats why he has so much energy. He is trying to pull the pants legs down.
The Reds outfielders are wearing Astros uniforms.
A Rosales avatar would be cool. Even cooler once he takes advantage of MLB’s dental plan.
Phillips would have only had a single out of that.
Funny, Votto was sprinting out of the box. Interesting how that worked out.
Carlos Lee is the only person who has been able to slow down Bourne tonight.
Phillips would have been in the dougout before the ball was dropped.
How many Reds fans are there in Eastern Kentucky?
How many Reds fans are there in Eastern Kentucky?
What other options do they have?
Okay just logged on and see that Phillips has been sat down. So he starts to hit finally and he sits? I guess Dusty was thinking that Hairston would hit decent?
Nicely done, Y-City Jim. Those chompers are going to be a good source of yuk yuk material for us here.
I can’t help but think of how sweet a Gomes/Nix platoon would look right now. No, not the best two players in the world, but at least it gives us another decent bay in the lineup every day.
I’d say the majority of people in Eastern Ky who consider themselves fans of baseball are Reds fans…with the Braves at a distant 2nd.
Who the heck is that, Jim?
Dusty said Votto doesn’t get a day off because the Big Guys like Pujols and Votto don’t take days off. What does that say for Phillips, your clean-up hitter.
It is considered Reds country… we got a Reds Caravan visit this year! Woo Hoo!
I’m just across the KY border, in Virginia, and it’s all Braves fans here.
I am not sure 27 and 28 are young guys.
NIX!!!!!
Nix can stay!
“Errrrrrnnnn.”
We used to be in Reds country, too. Pete Rose and company used to come speak at high school baseball banquets in the area.
Things have changed.
Yeah, the Braves seem to be the “flagship” team for the south. I went to college in Lynchburg and they were all either Braves or Nationals fans.
Nice two tone sweat bands!
I like me some Laynce Nix.
Except for the goofy way he spells his name. “N-I-X”. Bizarre.
Yeah, TBS screwed us here. We can get WLW clearly, but once the Braves started playing crappy baseball on television every night, the die was cast.
I love ROSALES…I have a man crush on someone who runs to first after getting a walk!
What about the goofy way he spells “Laynce” ?
“Thanks Reds fans. See ya next time.”
Who the heck is that, Jim?
Who is who?
On the subject of Reds Country, I can’t believe the radio network is so small.
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/downloads/y2008/cin_radio_affiliates.pdf
Nix on first, then they give us the obligatory shot of Dickerson in the dugout.
I think he just got another concussion.
I think he means John Candy, Jim.
Boys that’s Collinsworth.
It wasn’t John Candy until I cleared my cache. It was an elderly lady.
That’s unfortunate. At least you don’t have to put up with too many Cubs fans (I hope).
Not the same one as mine, though.
Thanks for that map, Jim. That’s bad. There used to be several affiliates in Virginia, but now there’s one.
Marty and Joe on one of those local stations were the background noise to my childhood.
Yeah, it’s John Candy from the movie, “Stripes.”
“How ya doin’, Eisenhower?”
No, EKy, the Cubs never caught on here for whatever reason. Maybe because they’re evil.
I would really like to see Janish get a chance too.
Just logged on, have to log off. Nice to see Volquez having a night. Great to see Rosales in the line-up. Looking forward to reading a winning edition of “Titanic Recap.” That’d be nice.
Chad, with everyone in your area being Braves fans, why are you a Reds fan?
Chad, do you listen to WGAT – the voice of Gate City?
The difference between Rosales and Janish is that Janish has never hit at any level, and Rosales has hit everywhere he has been. Rosales is at least average with the glove, too (of course, Janish is reputed to have a great glove).
It was Nobel Prize winner Rita Levi Montalcini, who recently turned 100 years old.
EKy, my grandfather was from EKy, and he and my dad were always Reds fans dating back to when this area was Reds country. I didn’t have a choice.
I have three younger brothers: 2 Reds fans, and a Braves fan.
Chris –
No, but Gate City is in my judicial district. I sit there once or twice a month.
Effing TV was just turned to Idol at my house. Possibly better than David Weathers, though.
That’s cool. Glad you were raised right.
Volkkie, pitch count thus far?
I went to law school with a guy from Bristol who was a Reds fan. That was definitely Reds (or Cards) country before the Braves moved down there.
83 pitches for Volquez.
Yeah, Bristol’s pretty close. I have sat in that court twice, as well. Never before race weekend, though.
I’m paying tribute to a legendary woman too, Y-City.
Oh, Bea Arthur. You look so young in that picture. Seriously, she always looked 68.
Thanks, Chad.
It was worth clearing my cache to see the beautiful Bea Arthur gracing the pages of Redleg Nation.
My buddy dropped out after a year to resume his career as a pharmacist.
Does Edinson come out for the eighth?
Smart guy.
Gorgeous game by Volquez tonight thus far.
Looks like Volkkie has learned that you dont have to strike everybody out. I love seeing Volkkie pitch like this w/ the scoreboard smiling.
I don’t think so, Mark. He’s retired 15 in a row, and he’s only thrown 89 pitches.
Motorcycle commercial, take a drink!
Chad, where was your grandfather from, if you don’t mind me asking?
Rosales is certainly a better hitter than Janish but Janish is certainly serviceable.
You guys are missing performances by “the Idol Top 5,” Natalie Cole, Taylor Hicks, and Jamie Foxx. It’s a real journey through musical history.
There’s the answer.
Looks like Volquez will attempt at least 8 innings.
I didn’t mean Janish over Rosales. I meant one at short and one at third.
Ugh, network TV…sans Chuck of course.
SAVE CHUCK!
Mr. T
I don’t think Volquez pitched a single game last year without giving up a walk…
Jenkins, EKy.
I’ve been inspired to change my avatar as well, but I don’t know how long I will be able to stand it.
For all interested, NBC will announce Monday May 4, 2009 the fate of Chuck.
Hicks seem to be the most unique of the Idol winners. He actually had style. But then they produced an album for him that was about the equivalent of having Joe Cocker sing Britney Spears greatest hits.
LOL, that picture of the Cowboy is priceless. That goofy awkward “Cowboy” smile. Nice.
When can we stop buying subs for Chuck? I bought 3 more today.
I’ve not been to Jenkins. I hear there’s no quick way to get there.
You don’t want to go to Jenkins. It’s like a different world.
Jimmy James, I think your good.
Here is a link you should check out:
http://effusiondesign.com/save-chuck.html
We bought two subs today including a $5 foot long. Save Chuck. I can only imagine the piece of crap that NBC would replace it with.
Well, they renewed Heroes. That show jumped the shark years ago.
Okay, I filled out the form at that website, Jason, and I’ve been buying subs. I’ve never seen Chuck, but if its good for the game thread, its good for me.
dumb question but I glanced at the account settings and didn’t see it
but how do I add an avatar?
and wow….the two new starting position players for the Reds are 3 for 5 with a BB, 2 RBI and a R
lol.. I’ve heard that about Jenkins too. Some of these places in EKy are like stepping into third world countries. On my old route to work, I’d often have to honk my horn to get goats to move out of the road.
They should bring back “The Time Tunnel” and “The Green Hornet.”
Did they cut back on grounds crew? Why did the entire 24-man roster and coaching staff have to help pull the tarp on?
chuck me!
Check your email re: avatars, Mike.
And we appreciate that, Jimmy. Thx.
The “K” crew has one of the K’s backwards. Priceless.
Please No CoCo in the 9th. Please no CoCo in the 9th.
Aren’t they supposed to have backwards K’s for a SO looking?
The good news, if Chuck is cancelled, is that there’s a chance for more Leno!
Chad, I looked and looked for a true old school “Cowboy” pic, with the real mullet.
Aren’t they supposed to have backwards K’s for a SO looking?
Didn’t know that. Thanks.
who would ever think the Reds would have 2 runs in the game, and the games not over and Votto and Bruce would be 0 for 7. I wouldn’t take that bet ever with this lineup
Why no CoCo in the 9th? That’s why he’s getting paid so much money.
Yeah, I’d love to see a mulletted cowboy.
Well, until now Volkkie was aces.
Things are getting a little dicey.
Billy, Billy, Billy
David Weathers and Arthur Rhodes are warming up. Both are due to blow a game. I hope it isn’t tonight.
Did the strike zone suddenly shrink?
Here comes his 105th pitch.
I looked at his game log – Volquez has not had a game in a Reds uniform without walking a batter…the closest he came to not issuing a walk:
Last game of 2008, Volquez pitched 7.1 innings of a 2-1 win over Houston.
6 hits, 1 run on a solo HR by Matsui.
He struck out 9 and walked only 1, it was an intentional walk issued to Laynce Berkman.
Bruuuuuuuuuuce!!!
Big play right there!!!
whew!!! Berkman the Red killer always scares me to death.
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce
Bruce says screw you, Lance Berkman!!!!!
Honestly, I’m not going to be able to stomach looking at both Cowboy and Grande.
Does he pitch the 9th?
I’m guessing with over 100 pitches that he won’t.
“How many times does the guy who makes a great play lead off the next inning?” Were is GG when we need him?
That was interesting defensive play.
The think Volquez comes out to begin the 9th.
Can anyone even remember the last 1 hit shut out by a Reds pitcher?
I had to look it up.
Or the last time we had a 2 base runner or less shutout?
I was surprised how long ago it was.
Who will be the first to add a Steve Stewart avatar?
Maybe it’ll have to be me.
Good call, Mark in CC. Def one we can add to the soon to be released George Grande Drinking Game.
Well Mike, when was it?
Wanna contribute, Ramon? Here’s a good chance.
Ball 4. I’ll take it.
Here comes Nix.
3-run shot would be a thing of beauty.
I’d like to see some fireworks from Nix right here.
Do you send Volquez out there for the 9th or do you give it to Coco?
What do you guys think ol’ George Grande is doing right now?…besides saying the word “damn”.
Does Nix have a long AB every time, or what?
Eddie, Eddie, Eddie, Eddie
Nix rox.
Alright.. Let’s see Rosie!
Oh wow, great opportunity for Rosales here.
The last 1 hit shutout was..
Arroyo vs the Nationals on April 26, 2006. He pitched 8, allowing 1 H and 3 base runners
Mercker and Weathers pitched the 9th also not allowing a hit but walking 2
The last 2 base runner or less shutout was..
Smiley vs the Cardinals September 22, 1996 (almost 13 years ago!)
He pitched 9 allowing 1 hit and striking out 8
Any kind of hit here would be outstanding.
I’m glad Baker didn’t bunt ix-Nay there.
Jamie Foxx is using the auto-tune like T-Pain and everyone else does. I really don’t understand what that’s supposed to prove about one’s ability to sing.
Ok,I joined late. How is Volquez 0-1 batting without a walk?
I think I saw that Arroyo one-hitter. Wasn’t it in D.C.?
Sac bunts, Jared.
I love it, Jason. Like GG is sitting at his house in a dirty undershirt, drinking Pabst, watching Spike TV, and EmmEffing this, and SeeEssing that.
Rosie!!!
Another rib eye steak for Rosales.
I think I like Rosales
LOL, Chris. Great visual!
Brantley again losing all credibility while praising Rosales for swinging at ball 4.
BP on deck. Volquez’s night is through, and what a great night it was.
Unless we get a double play here and Baker changes his mind.
Brocail’s getting testy.
Brantley again talking hitting. Welsh doesn’t do that, you’ll notice.
Baker doesn’t change his mind or Phillips would have started tonight.
Wow, so I guess Volton can do no wrong tonight. Pitching and HAVOC
The Return of Volquez…and hopefully a Smiling Scoreboard.
Booooooooooooooo!
Nice job, Volquez!!!!!
Don’t screw up, Phillips.
Let Volquez hit. It shows so much confidence in a guy when you let a pitcher bat in the bottom of the 8th. Hes a had a great game, Dusty needs to give him a chance to finish it.
CoCo’s coming in to earn his money.
Phillips was just doing his part to get CoCo a save.
Co Co just makes me nervous and at the time Volkkie was doing anything but that.
yea Arroyo’s 1 hitter was in Washington
I’m glad the Volquez of last year returned. I was starting to get worried.
Not only did he pitch a great game but I’m happy his main problem didn’t show up. He threw more strikes and only BB 1 batter. He had walked 20 batters in his previous 20 1/3 IP before tonight.
Volquez pitching anywhere near last year could be a MASSIVE boost for this team.
Wht not leave the gold glover in for defense.
I really like the progress i see out of Johnny B. Good of late as well.
Awesome…I love winning! :love:
A winning month, ill take it!
Bring on The Bucco’s!!!
Fitting end to the game. Bullet throw by Rosales.
What a game! Finally, something to cheer about!
Over .500 again. Where are those nay-sayers from last night.
Tonight’s game is cool, but it also shows how thin the margin of error is for this team. They’re facing one of three offenses worse than they are – and that’s with Berkman.
Everyone’s (including mine) excitement at being 11-10 says an awful lot about expectations, too.
How can you not like Rosales? Great energy!
Have a great night!!
Rosales 2 of the 3 RBI…he should have been here long ago!
That was a nice throw, Jim. It made me realize that while EE gets rid of the ball quickly, he doesn’t have a cannon.
I’ll take 11-10!
My concern is that they’ve already been winning most of the close games, so when certain individuals start hitting, they’ll score more in the blowouts, but not necessaryily win more games.
I’m out, gents. Time for Lost (on Tivo).
Have fun, stay safe, and swine-free.
This is the 21st Reds game and only the 10th where the Reds have had at least 12 base runners.
They were 8-1 when getting 12 or more base runners in a game
of course that means they were 2-9 in the games were they got fewer than 12 base runners
Great game
I think we are all just desperate for a fun, exciting, and competitive baseball season. We all get to high with the wins, and to low with the losses. Bring on May. EE is going to have a hard time getting his job back in 2 weeks, especially if Rosie becomes a crowd favorite along with performance.
Rosales can play 2B and SS, too.
I thought Nix would be the post-game interview, but I can’t disagree with Rosales either.
Rosales and Nix need to be in this lineup every night.
Agree, we can only hope we see this lineup in Pittsburgh w/ B.P.
I thought I read that Baker expected EE was for 3 weeks. I could easily see Nix taking Dickerson’s playing time. These two may have most of May to show what they can do.
If EE come back healthy and hitting on his rehab assignment, does Rosales potentially displace Gonzalez?
Adam Rosales is definitely going to become a fan favorite in Cincy. The dude sprints to first base, has a goofy grin on his face the whole time on the field and wears stirrups. If the guy puts on a pair of goggles the guy has a job for the next 10 years.
I would think the smart thing to do would be to leave Rosales at 3B and move EE to LF. If he’s going to be out that long they can play him in LF at AAA on a rehab assignment to get him some work.
I believe EE will out hit every Red on the roster with the exception of Votto this season. I expect Nix to crash and burn soon.
It will be very interesting to see how this Nix/Rosales situation plays itself out over May.
I thought Volquez would be the post-game interview
Volquez is doing a post-game interview now.
If I wasn’t fixated on the offense, I should have thought that Volquez would be the first post-game interview, too.
Not sure how TV & radio works out who talks to who, when.
I figure Edwin will one of those guys that eventually figures it out playing for another club. Other than a week or so last year, Encarnacion just was really sluggish at the plate. Where the two seasons before EE seemed to swing from hot to cold, but when hot the guy would drive in runs, last year he never seemed to come through as often as needed. Other than the HR that showed up Brantley, I don’t think he hit very many more with runners on base.
I do think they might as well get him some reps in the outfield. Defensively, think Encarnacion might be best at first, as his throwing arm might not be as much of a hindrance. EE seems to be able to get to the ball, some times in a spectacular fashion, only then to launch some crazy wild toss. Of course, that isn’t a position Edwin is probably going to get a shot to play in Cincy.
My first comment of the night brought to you by Belterra Casino. I know that was dumb, but I think it’s funny.
The thing I remember about Rosales from seeing him last year when the Bats played the R-Braves was that he hustled. The guy RAN off the field. There was a dad and two kids at the game (in Richmond) that knew him. As he was running to the dugout they would always yell “ADAM” trying to get his attention – that was cool. I bet they are loving it now that he’s in the bigs.
Any pics of Rosales wearing stirrups?
The last winning April – Reds had a 17-8 April in their 80-82 2006 season.
I guess he may just be wearing the socks long, but he has his pants hiked up like an old ball player.
In 2004, the Reds were 12-10 in April, followed by a 18-10 May.
Unfortunately, they finished the season 76-86.
It’s a long season folks, buckle in!
correction: 18-11 May
They’ve had other winning April during their losing season streak…
Looking back to their last winning season, 2000, they started April with a 12-12 record.
Their 1999, 163rd gaes vs. the Mets, they started April with a 9-12 record.
Greg was that the year they were in first place for a little while then got swept by the marlins setting up a downhill spiral for the rest of the year?
2004 that is
They got off to decent starts a couple of years before that when Boone was managing and faded. Thing is that the starting pitching was so slip shod, even with the pretty good bullpens of those years, it was just a matter of time. Paul Wilson and Elmer Dessens as your #1 was reeeeaaaal stretch.
I feel pretty good about the club right now. Although I have felt that since the latter part of 2007 and through parts of last year until the wheels went off after that SD game for a month and a half.
Doesn’t look like the Marlins sunk them that year. They were in first as late as June 9th, when they lost the lead during a 7 game losing streak (including being swept by Cleveland and Oakland). They came out after the all-star break completely flat, losing 6 of 7 to St Louis and getting swept by the Cubs and Pirates.
ok, that’s right…thanks greg