Loading ...The holiday weekend begins with a transaction. Danny Richar has been placed on the 15-day DL, and Edwin Encarnacion has been reinstated to the active roster. Welcome back, Edwin!
Well, we can’t welcome EE back to the lineup, because Jerry Hairston is starting at third. Of course. Full lineup below the fold. It is bizarre, as usual. Willy Taveras is actually not leading off, with the Cardinals throwing a right-hander tonight. Don’t get too excited. Taveras is batting second (!), rather than playing lefty-hitting Laynce Nix tonight. Things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser.
It’s a sellout crowd at Great American Ballpark. Let’s hope they’re loud and that they get to go home happy. Discuss the game here.
Dickerson LF
Taveras CF
Votto 1B
Phillips Bb
Bruce RF
Hernandez C
Hairston 3B
Janish SS
Bailey P
Why bat Taveras second? Why not just sit him all together? I will never for the life of me understand how the brain of Dusty Baker works.
He’s just taunting with us now.
He ain’t no front runner…
I have no faith with Dusty and a pen… :poke:
Good lord. I guess EE playing the past 11 games in AAA wasn’t enough to convince Dusty that he could play tonight. I also wish they had Hanigan catching Homer. I really hope the Bailey puts a good start together.
Really great to see a sell out at the GabP tonight. I just saw that Milwaukee lost again, but that puts the stupid Cubs in a dead tie with the us. Houston now 3 back? So odd.
Every time Dickerson gets on tonight, Taveras will be bunting. Count on it.
Good call, GregD.
There we go Homer….
Way to go to work, Homer. Nice to see the crowd give the kid a little standing O behind the dugout.
Nice job by Homer. That’s more like it.
Also, anyone know what Pujols was so butthurt about? It didn’t look like he held his hand up for time.
You don’t have to hold your hand up. You can just ask for time.
Well, there goes Dickerson…too bad he’s spent all that time on the bench.
St. Louis leads off two lefties in a row and their OBP is a combined .683? How do they win anything with that kind of lunacy?
Nothing like striking out Albert Pujols to boost your confidence
HAVOC!
Tavaras HAVOC!!!!
jello – I know, but it didn’t look like he did either.
Good throw…bad running
HABOC!
Wow, that was a rocket by Ludwick.
GredD those were my thoughts exactly. The fact that STL didn’t realize Dusty’s anti-logic is odd.
He for sure thought, well, since Taveras gets out every time, I’ll bat him second and use his out to move the runner over. And you know he’s fast so maybe it will be hard to get him out and hard to double him up. Outs? Who needs’em
Sure enough HAVOC right away….Taveras bunts which the WHOLE WORLD knew was coming
and Dickerson crushed his hit…good thing Pujols wasn’t a couple inches taller
Bailey’s new split finger looks good..that’s what he K’d the 2nd batter with
Lightning, that’s sarcasm right
either way, the answer is, they “clog the bases”
huh, they gave Taveras a hit on that.
I thought it was an error. Looked to me like if the throw was on target he was going to be out and get the sac
Bailey looking strong…could this be a turning point for the Reds?
the Reds got a run in the 1st seeing 7 total pitches and didn’t have a HR
That was sarcasm. Am I assuming correctly that what Gamecast is calling a curve is the split from Homer?
On TV, They said Dusty wasn’t playing Encarnacion because EE had played a double header yesterday. That’s not a bad reason if it weren’t for the Dusty quote from earlier today :
“I’ve got to see him a day or so first,” manager Dusty Baker said. “I might play him tomorrow. We’ll see. … I really didn’t want to bring him back until Monday, but we have no other right-handed infielders on the roster.”
He needs to chill and marinate on the bench for a few days.
good question about Gamecast and the curve
I haven’t watched much of the game but Bailey does have a curve as well, I just don’t know if he’s thrown it today
What does Gamecast say he threw on the last pitch of the 1st inning to strike out Ankiel
that was definitely a splitter and not a curve
Bailey does seem to have abandoned his Changeup. He doesn’t throw that much anymore
Why would he not want to bring him back until Monday?
Looks like Edwin might be coming in the game.
Nice try, Mango.
Why would he not want to bring him back until Monday?
Only Dusty would know.
Then it appears to call his split a changeup. Who is injured?
It looked like Hairston might have been but he walked back out to the field after slamming into the fencing around the dugout.
Can someone hazard a guess as to why he wouldn’t want him back out there until Monday?
Because the fans wanted him back sooner and Dusty ain’t no front runner? I have no idea.
Because Dusty needs until Monday to figure out how he can keep his other boy, Jerry, in the line-up everyday.
I do think Hairston earns his keep considering his versatility.
Way to be, Mango! Nice leather.
Homer should be getting some confidence. The defense is making some plays and hustling for him.
Who is this pitcher for the Reds?
Boy, Bailey through 4 with a shutout? Looks like the season at AAA has done some good.
Bailey looking sharpish thus far.
Now THIS is the game I’ve been waiting for from Homer for 3 years.
I suppose I’ve jinxed him.
Hairston earns his keep as being able to backup and give rest to several people, not be everyday 3B or SS.
Christian Bale’s Doppleganger is aces tonight.
Please don’t jinx him, Dave.
I hate Dusty Baker, in terms of the fact that he cannot figure out the right 8 guys to play—which is the manager’s most important job. All other things in terms of strategy on offense are secondary to simply who are the guys you put into the lineup. Can’t they just once and for all get rid of Taveras?
Speaking of Christian Bale, i saw Public Enemies today and it was very, egh…ok.
“Hairston earns his keep as being able to backup and give rest to several people, not be everyday 3B or SS.”
The bigger crime is clearly Taveras, just terrible management by Dusty and crew!
Clarification on Homer: actually, the game I was waiting for was one where he K’s say 7 or 8 in 6 innings but is wild and walks 4 or 5. This is much better, so far, than that hypothetical game.
Bruuuce!
BRUUUUCE!!!
“The bigger crime is clearly Taveras, just terrible management by Dusty and crew!”
Even a Cleveland fan would agree with that.
David Lowenthal
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I hate Dusty Baker, in terms of the fact that he cannot figure out the right 8 guys to play—which is the manager’s most important job. All other things in terms of strategy on offense are secondary to simply who are the guys you put into the lineup. Can’t they just once and for all get rid of Taveras?
I totally agree David…he’s terrible
36 pitches for Pineiro after 4? Wow
that’s what blows my mind, lightning. this team takes NO pitches …. that has to be indictive of the management, right? does dusty really tell them not to walk ?
I wanted to see Public Enemies, but the family went to Ice Age. It wasn’t good, but the kids loved it.
Can’t wait to see the July 4 special with Arroyo singing.
Homer might give us (gasp) seven innings.
really good news about Volquez
he played catch with no pain and had a check with the doctor and also felt no pain
when he comes back, who will/should be removed from the rotation?
I’d remove Arroyo but we know that will never happen
Trade Arroyo
Hairston feeling pressure of EE’s return?
please trade arroyo
It’ll be Arroyo to the DL with split ends on his hair, or something.
Is Janish really bunting with the pitcher on deck?
Arroyo would be my choice but that is based on performance, which obviously isn’t a factor in management decisions.
Oh boy, i forgot the Broyo 4th of July video. Dollars to Doughnuts it makes GG cry everytime.
Dusty has orgasms about bunting.
ty and lightning
while I agree the Reds don’t take pitches and aren’t patient at the plate I will give them a little benefit of the doubt again Pineiro.
He throws strikes (only 12 BB in 99 1/3 IP) and he’s been throwing strikes today
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/reds-sign-humberto-valor.html
Hope Valor isn’t one of those 25 year-old 16-year-olds.
Mike,
Only being able follow on Gamecast, I was more amazed at the low count, not really making a statement about taking pitches or not. They have him with 34 strikes to 15 balls tonight.
The Valor signing is good to see. The Reds have always been behind in scouting since the Marj days. Maybe they have caught up in the Carribean now maybe we can get a bugger presence in Asia.
Homer looks like he istrusting his stuff tonight. At Cleveland he looked afraid to throw it over the plate.
Now that Big Al is out I’ll say it…Bailey is rolling :love:
I like this Bailey kid. He might be alright.
Reds really need another run or two. Don’t need a lose this great pitching performance.
Hopefully that will be the last Albert sighting for the evening. Homer at 75 pitches, 55 strikes.
HAVOC!! is on!
2 for 3 HAVOC!
Come on Joey!
NL best batting averages with two strikes:
1. Hanigan
2. Votto
and 1 rides the bench because management sucks
Way to use that HAVOC! guys…team BP!
B.P!! Self High Five!
Dusty gets a lot of heat on Taveras but maybe it about half should go to his boss Jocketty. Dusty has him for 2 years he just about has to keep him in there to try to get him on track, even if it is to make him tradeable.
4 doubles woohoo
Need another run here
Way to take one for the team Ramon.
Definitely need another run here!
Anybody have Baileys pitch count?
scary thought
Weathers vs Pujols in the 8th
80s pitches through 6
Harriston with the HAVOC!
way to go JHJ!
Yeah, Pujols will still get another crack. It would be nice to be out of reach by that point.
Great 2 out hit. Did you see Votto running down the dugout cheering.
Good frame for the good guys. Did anyone else see Votto running around in the dugout w/ excitemnet when B.P crossed plate? Great to see.
if Pujols can tie the game and the bases aren’t loaded, I walk him for sure
Mike, thx.
Mark in CC- Yes, that was awesome to see Joey running to the end of the dugout to welcome BP.
Bailey looks absolutely PHE-NOM-E-NAL. Maybe the patience with him is beginning to pay off.
Lets hope so, jdrt. Lets hope so.
Whew!
They finally left Bailey in the minors to “practice” his pitching, that’s what the minors is for and now he’s gotten better. I think it’s been good for him to stay there for a while. Lets hope it lasts here in the majors
Standing O for the kid from:
Rumour sprendin’ a-’round in that Texas town
’bout that shack outside La Grange
and you know what I’m talkin’ about.
Just let me know if you wanna go
to that home out on the range.
They gotta lotta nice girls.
Have mercy.
A haw, haw, haw, haw, a haw.
A haw, haw, haw.
Well, I hear it’s fine if you got the time
and the ten to get yourself in.
A hmm, hmm.
And I hear it’s tight most ev’ry night,
but now I might be mistaken.
hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm.
Have mercy.
You know what if Albert is up in the 8th and they still haven’t scored and no one is on…Id tell Homer to challenge him…
Bailey’s performance is pretty exciting. I wish I was watching instead of listening for once so I could see him in action.
The GabP crowd has been great tonight (from what ive seen from my couch in Toledo) giving support to Homer as he has walked back to dugout after every out of jam inning. Almost makes me forget the Joey snub from Tuesday, almost.
You hate to jump to soon and assume that this is a turning point for him. But the velocity is up around 96-97, and with that splitter now he just looks like a much more confident pitcher.
And Jason, the crowd has been great tonight(Maybe they’re making up for the Votto flop) that applause actually showed me that fans in this city may actually pay attention to the game, I was starting to wonder after the other night.
Oh yeah, agreed. I was pleasantly suprised to see that tonights game sold out w/o a bobblehead handed out.
Maybe it’s the St. Louis fans showing acknowledging a great performance by an opposing player.
Nice performance by the prodigy.
Why Dusty didn’t take him out at end of 7 is beyond me but it’s just another Dusty Baker move :poke:
This All-Star Game commercial makes no sense.
King Arthur needs to get a DP nad Let King Albert lead off the next inning down 3.
Yep, and having Rhodes come in against a righty is NOT good
Here we go…Dam it Dusty :-((
Damn.
Carolina he was at 93 pitches and had only allowed 1 base runner since the 1st and that was on a HBP. I’d leave him in for the 8th to face the bottom of the order and do just what Dusty did. “It’s yours kid, if you get in trouble I’m coming to get you, don’t worry, get these chumps out”
Please! Divine intervention now.
There went the ball game…here comes Albert against Weathers.
Great time for a double play.
I can’t believe you actually pitch to Pujols in this situation. Walk in a runner. Lose the battle and win the war.
Walk #5
mike: I understand but he’s young with a high pitch count against a good line up who’s been waiting to break out of a slump…and here we are.
It’s about winning the game…I say take him out and leave on a positive note…and here we are with Big Al and the bases loaded with Weathers going and Al is .500 against him……..I hope it works :worried:
Okay, so Rhodes came in an obvious LOOGY situation…was facing a kid making his major-league debut…the kid wasn’t even hitting well in the minors…and Pujols protecting him in the lineup. And a 4-pitch walk results. That could be the worst pitching job I have ever seen.
one problem I saw in the 8th with Bailey is that there was no flow to the game and a number of stalls and delays because of what looked like communications problems between Hernandez and the dugout. Hernandez at one point even called time, looked into the dugout and made a gesture that seemed to say, “come on, tell me what pitch to call…”
this has nothing to do with Bailey but it was clear the pitches were being called from the dugout and they weren’t getting them to Hernandez for whatever reason
David (I’m very unhealthy) Weathers
That one looked good.
Walk him please!
Great t hear noise at GABP.
The rookie Hoffpaur was hitting .340 vs elfties though. You bring in Rhoes to face Schu then it never happens.
Votto needed superman cape.
Told you all!!! I knew it I knew it!!
#$^@^&$%&^#$%@#$!
And that is exactly why you walk Albert Pujols with the bases loaded in that situation.
I hate Pujols beyond description
Wow……wtg Weathers… of course he F*** it up
I saw it coming and called it…this is pathetic to let that happen
Wow. That’s devastating.
Good night guys.
@#$^$^&$%^$@#
check post 94
%#^^%^%$%^#%$#%$#
If that doesn’t kill the positive energy, nothing does.
I hate absolutely hate Dusty Baker
You walk Pujols and you get a double play ball on the next pitch. Reds win game over. Now, Reds are losing. Great decision Dusty!
Good call David.
Dusty can’t bear to concede to anyone
You can’t blame Weathers in that situation. There are a lot of great pitchers who would have taken that against Pujols. Walk the F-ing guy!
This is Dusty’s fault. Homer shouldn’t have hit in the bottom of the seventh and shouldn’t have pitched in the top of the eighth. Dumb decision likely based on pride for Homer’s great start. Stupid.
Can you tell me why you bring in a guy to face Pujols who he has absolutely killed? Pujols was 9-18 before that HR. Great managing once again by Dusty. Weathers is stupid to throw the ball right down the middle. Just walk him and you are still up 3-1. I don’t get it. Rhodes deserves part of the blame for walking the guy in front of Pujols on four pitches. I am so angry I can’t see straight.
this ain’t over though fellas comeon!!!!
I am sure Mr. Redlegs will show up now and tell us how stupid we are and what a great manager Dusty is.
I’m pretty certain I puked in my mouth when Pujols hit that.
That’s why Dusty will never win it all…because when the chips are down he is hard headed and simply wants to prove he’s right and everyone else is wrong…can’t stand him…Dusty you suck
Before I forget, absolutely phonomenal outing by Homer. I have killed him before so I want to stand up and applaud him tonight. It looks like he has figured it out. This rotation could be darn scary when Volquez comes back.
I agree with AnnapolisRed, I’d seriously consider just eating the 1 run and take the bat out of his hands all together. The guys unreal
They’ll bring Ryan Franklin in the 9th and the game is gone…I am so sick of the foolish decisions of Dusty.
It’s amazing this team has the resilience to try and come back
LETS GO REDLEGS!!!
Do you bunt Bruce here? Pinch hit Gomes? Bruce stinks against lefties.
This team could be scary if managed correctly…would it do any good to petition Castellini to fire Dusty?
Dusty really does not know how to manage a bull pen. Bailey should not have started the 8th, then, he should have come out after the first batter reached. Weathers should not have came in to face Pujols.
I’ll go out on a limb and say that Homer Bailey has turned the corner with two great outings. Now, when Volquez comes back you have Harang, Volquez, Cueto, Bailey, Arroyo – that’s championship pitching. Sign a big bat and this team may just make the playoffs.
It ain’t over yet CarolinaReds!! 2 on now, and no outs. I know this offense has a propensity for choking with runners on but don’t assume its over yet.
love me some big sweat. Need a run or two here, redlegs!
You bring in Gomes to pinch hit but Dusty is probably thinking that Gomes doesn’t have the arm that Bruce has so he’ll keep him in
Big Al now 10-18 against Weatehrs :poke:
Instead of outright walking him, throw a pitch away and see if the runner on 3rd tries to score. On the offhand you get him, you get an out and then you can still walk him after that.
at least he bunted…Bruce is doing good at the little things, that’s great
Great decision Dusty. Great bunt Bruce!
David I agree…..Pujols hit almost everybody
The list of pitchers which Pujols hasn’t hit well is VERY, VERY short
Out of the 107 pitchers Pujols has faced at least 15 times or more there are only 11 he hasn’t hit well against
That’s crazy and I see little rhyme or reason to the list
Bere (1 for 13), Villone (2 for 15), Schmidt, Wandy, Pettitte, Brower, Webb, Wagner, Marmol, Claussen, and Marquis
Can the Reds get a runner in from third with less than two outs? Past history says no.
I’ll be happy for a sac fly. I don’t need a win right now, just a tie.
Mr. Clutch?
The picture of this guy on gameday is hilarious!
YES!!!!!!!!
self high five for BP too!
Ramon, you the man!!!!!
Thom is so much better when he isn’t partnered with his dad.
C’mon Ramon, knock in a run with less than 2 outs please.
That’s good enough! Tie game…
RRRRRRRRRaaaammmoon! Thats getting it done.
No we NEED a win!
How bout wild pitch here!
get a hit
five balls right there and he swung at three.
Where’s Mike Lincoln when you need him? :poke:
Ugh.
At least they tied it up…
wow I can’t remember a single game this season like this for the Reds
great outing by the starter, game all but in the bag, the bullpen blows the lead and the offense gets the team back in the game?
1st the offense usually isn’t good enough even if the starter pitches great to give the team the lead
second the bullpen has been great and has not blown many leads all season
third the offense isn’t good enough to make a come back.
We can get a win… in that situation you don’t want your guy pressing to try to win the whole thing. just a nice easy sac fly and keep the game alive.
I agree on all counts Mike. This could be a big win if they manage to finish the comeback.
Good call, Mike.
Ugh, please don’t get hurt Masset
Beautiful. What a get for an aging Jr.
Yeah…. If he’s hurt that’s not good.
What happened?
three of your top four relievers gone in less than two full innings. That could be trouble if this game is a long one.
Pray Massett is OK. This hurts us if this game goes long, because Massett can pitch two or three innings.
What do you guys think about Cristian Guzman? Nats desperately need bullpen help, you can probably get him for Roenicke or Fisher. He has a pretty good OBP and plays our weakest position. Would also lead off, which means Taveras wouldn’t!
the more I think about it, what I’d do when Pujols came to the plate is bring in Cordero
Rasmus is a pain in the butt
Way for the announcers to catch on that there is no rule against walking a batter intentionally with the bases loaded.
I would not pitch to Pujols ever. Period.
Guzman is too expensive. I’d rather make a play for Escobar.
Not a good time for Herrera to have an off-night.
Guzman never walks so he has to hit over .300 to be a fairly efective leadoff hitter. Dickerson has a leadoff hitter’s batting eye and OB%. Can we trad Majewski for him?
Rasmus is going to be a good player for years to come for the Cardinals.
this is an insane game.
LV-You are right. I just checked. Seven walks!! Forget about it.
IF the Reds win this game I’ll hug a Cubs fan :poke:
okay… of all the plays an error by Janish?
Janish has to make that play. Tough play, but if you can’t hit you have to make that play.
That’s bad, Janish. Very bad.
Ugh Janish. You are only in the big leagues because of your glove…
FU**!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Thom just hit the nail on the head: the bullpen has been great all year, but they have let the team down tonight.
Gentlemen that is why they are the Cardinals and we are the Reds. They make the plays and we don’t.
So… I have no words….
And that’s what happens when you give a team free outs.
Hey, an Edwin sighting!
later…I may not be a baseball manager but I called earlier, never leave a kid in and take a chance on changing the momentum of the game…then there’s Weathers Vs. Pujhols… :poke: good night
What a punch to the gut…twice. Im about spent.
I’m gonna be sick. Like Annapolis said, that’s why they’re the Cardinals and we are the Reds. Pathetic
Gentlemen that is why they are the Cardinals and we are the Reds. They make the plays and we don’t.
Unfortunately, this just about sums it up.
These are the games division champions don’t blow.
The entire bullpen has contributed to this one (except Massett). Rhodes walk was a killer, Weathers throwing the ball right down the middle to Pujols (I give partial blame to Dusty for even pitching to him) and then DRH not closing the door with two outs. This is such a killer loss. Bottom line is though if they don’t pitch to Pujols we have a different outcome I think. Fisher against Pujols is scary.
My wife just called him “Pull-holes.” I think I’m married to George Grande.
wtf
You talk about sticking to the manual of ways to blow a baseball game, they have flat stuck to it. This is so disgusting to watch now.
Pujols has 5 RBI in the 8th and 9th innings.
So let’s just hope that these guys can bounce back from a hard loss and win the series. Seriously, you f-ING WALK PUJOLS!!!!!!! @^Q^ER%Q#$%%%%T^QE$TYQ#$HY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats a disturbing mental picture, Chad.
Carolina-I’m not going to take Dusty to task for leaving Homer in. Homer was rolling and the bottom of the line-up was up. I have no problem with that. Pitching to Pujols was stupid and is stupid again (I would have bet a million dollars he got a hit of Weathers and Fisher). Janish kills them too. This game is still tied if he makes the play. It was a tough play but one a major leaguer has to make. We won’t see him again for a week.
You have no idea, Jason.
If she ever calls me Harriston, I’m leaving.
The Reds are the major league equivalent of a girl that’s a co**tease I swear. What a letdown.
I wanted to walk Pujols as well, but seriously, no other manager wouldve done that. I know its easy to pile on Dusty, but come on.
Don’t blame DRH Janish could have gotten out of the inning.
What is the Reds record when they have a sellout? it seems like every time they have the fans excited they come out and stink it up. Carlos Fisher is not very good. Made no sense to keep him up and send Burton down. The difference in stuff is not even close.
Yeah, I agree about leaving Homer in, though it looks like we’re the minority. I would’ve left Homer in the game for the 8th inning if I were managing.
Why isn’t the blame for this game on Dusty.
First, and this is not second guessing, I never understand why
you do not bring in your best pitcher in the key late inning
situation. That’s Cordero, and I would have brought him in to
face Pujols in the 8th. If you must, have Weathers pitch the
9th (if you are worried about Cordero going more than one inning).
I don’t even like Cordero, but he should have been in there.
Second, what is all this Janish love. He’s a defensive replacement.
I’m not concerned with the error, those happen, but I don’t understand
how this lineup can afford another guy who cannot hit.
This is me not blaming you. Im sure she has dropped the word ‘damn’, so I think your in the clear.
Yeah, Janish could’ve had them out of the inning…but Herrera stunk up the joint too. There’s plenty of blame to go around.
3 unearned runs. Goodbye Paul Janish.
Jason-Bob Brenly would have. I bet Tony LaRussa would have. Managers afraid to stray from “The Book” wouldn’t.
I think tonight is proof that Baker’s ego is huge and he doesn’t care what others think
he pitched to Pujols again??!?!
Bailey led off the bottom of the 7th. He should have been PH for there. Masset pitch the 8th. Cordero the 9th.
Bob Brenly/Bob Melvin I can’t remember which one walked Bonds with the bases loaded.
I heard on the radio the Reds are 20-23 when GABP is sold out.
Bailey retired 13 consecutive batters starting with the Pujols strikeout in the 1st inning, hit a batter, then retired 7 more.
Can someone comment on intentionally walking Pujols there? I don’t think
it’s obvious, though have have a 1.2 OPS guy or so followed by two .750 guys.
But it is putting the tying run in scoring position.
The Reds were up 3-0 and they hadn’t touched Bailey. There are tons of things to get Dusty on, I don’t think that is one of them.
that 20-23 must be over the GABP entire existence because it’s almost never sold out
David-I would never do it EXCEPT to Pujols. He is the ONLY batter in baseball (either league) I would walk with the bases loaded. I honestly think it is a no-brainer to walk him. Especially when he is facing a pitcher that he has absolutely KILLED.
Man am I glad the Reds gave up Franklin!
Mike-It is. 20-23 in the history of GABP when sold out.
David, the Reds do not have a SS who can hit. Therefore, you have to go with the best defensive option. That’s Janish.
Welcome back, Edwin Encarnacion!!!
I’m calling for Dusty’s job. Pitching to Pujols with the bases loaded when you’re up 3 runs in the 8th is the dumbest move in the history of baseball.
Get rid of the dumbest manager in the history of the game.
yeah, EE should have waited until Monday.
How’s edwin looking dusty?
You absolutely walk Pujols. You have Rhodes who walked one guy, walk another and then bring in Weathers against another. WELCOME BACK E5
I would love to see Votto get a chance.
Chad… You forget, Dusty thinks Hairston can play SS.
Please hit for Taveras here.
It’s up to Willy T hahahahahahaahaha
“It’s up to Willy Taveras…”
–Thom Brennaman
Bunt?
Good to see Edwin with a hit, if he hits well the Reds lineup will be much, much better in hurry – all without relying on a trade.
The bats in willy’s hands now. This is what we wanted, pure clutch.
Guys, I’m just not sure my heart is into writing up a recap for this one. It hurts.
Willy walk, Votto homer anyone?
His first walk since MAY!!!! would be nice here.
What’s the odds of him drawing his walk walk in god knows how long. I would give him three straight take signs.
David – I think it really started when A-Gon was on the roster. Neither A-Gon or Janish can hit, and it seems that A-Gon has lost a step. Between the two, a lot of fols prefer Janish. With Hairston, it’s a different issue because he does have a little offense.
well crap
Shocked Taveras didn’t swing at that.
I hate the Reds tonight…. And I’ll say it. For the first time I miss Dunn.
Here we go
HOLY CRAP!!!!! Willy drew a walk!
Taveras with his first walk since 1999
Did Willy just walk? Did I see that correctly?
WALK?? Did he just……?
Wow. A walk!
Poor Joey…
Now all we need is a Votto homer, that’s not asking too much is it?
Votto can’t come through EVERY time, can he? Can he?
I’m never been so in shock in my life. Lets go Joey!
Yes… this just in. Hell is chilly Willy.
Votto isn’t Pujols. You don’t walk him plus you could lose if you walk him and Phillips hits a home run. Worse thing that happens here for the Cards is a tie game.
Many here have called Votto our Pujols. Can he match The Pujols tonight?
this game is just surreal and unique
our big pitching prospect pitches the best major league game of his young career
we pitch to the best pitcher in baseball twice with the game on the line and he comes through
the bullpen blows a lead
a good defensive team and we commit an error that probably cost us the game
and Willy takes a walk
is this the Reds I’m watching?
Votto batting .412 with runners in scoring position this year…let’s hope that goes up even more.
BULLSH*T!!!!!!!!!!!
BOO the third base ump
Not even close. Terrible call.
WTF He did not go!!!! That is awful.
What a joke. No way Votto went on that one. That ump should be fired.
That call was flat Bush League!!
That was ball three but he had to swing
Yea! a steal – lame
should be 3-1 count right now, absolute crap!!