Reds vs. Astros - Game 1

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Aug 1, 2011 11:08 PM
mhs95_06;849177 wrote:I don't like taking Alonso out of the game. He is your 2nd best left handed hitter. If you start him, you've got to keep him in there if you are tied or behind! I think the better move last inning would have been to pinch hit Frazier to lead off the 9th.

This is how you get the opportunity to go 19 and maybe blow out your top pitcher's arm.
Aug 1, 2011 11:08pm
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wildcats20;849175 wrote:Brucey will go yard.

GTFO.
Aug 1, 2011 11:08pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:09 PM
Bruce was impressive in pulling a pitch 4 inches low and 8 inches outside....much like Tony Gwynn used to do.
Aug 1, 2011 11:09pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:10 PM
Ironman92;849187 wrote:Bruce was impressive in pulling a pitch 4 inches low and 8 inches outside....much like Tony Gwynn used to do.
you are killin me
Aug 1, 2011 11:10pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:10 PM
wildcats20;849184 wrote:GTFO.

A yard is about how far off the plate it was and how far it traveled before touching the ground.
Aug 1, 2011 11:10pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:10 PM
So now Dusty uses his only lefty on the bench in even a less important opportunity than in the 9th with Heisey!
Aug 1, 2011 11:10pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:11 PM
dave;849189 wrote:you are killin me

This is classic Dustyball dumbshit plate approach time....I'll be at my best.

WDD
Aug 1, 2011 11:11pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:13 PM
This Houston bullpen greatly reminds me of the years they had Wagner, Dotel and Lidge.
Aug 1, 2011 11:13pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:13 PM
wildcats20;849175 wrote:Brucey will go yard.

It's attitudes like this that help Bruce justify his poor plate approach. That is not the place to be trying for a HR and pulling that weak grounder on an outside pitch!
Aug 1, 2011 11:13pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:14 PM
Ironman92;849195 wrote:This is classic Dustyball dumbshit plate approach time....I'll be at my best.

WDD
At this point part of it has to be on Jay too though. I remember at Redsfest both he and Votto were on stage, this was mid December I think. Someone asked what they had been doing to get ready for 2011 and Votto said he was watching film and really focusing on going the other way. Bruce didn't answer. Probably hadn't picked up a bat since the Phillies series.
Aug 1, 2011 11:14pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:14 PM
Hanigan has made 3 more outs than Janish....not a good thing!
Aug 1, 2011 11:14pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:14 PM
With that I am going to bed. I cant believe the Houston Astros AAA squad has a chance to win this game
Aug 1, 2011 11:14pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:16 PM
dave;849206 wrote:At this point part of it has to be on Jay too though. I remember at Redsfest both he and Votto were on stage, this was mid December I think. Someone asked what they had been doing to get ready for 2011 and Votto said he was watching film and really focusing on going the other way. Bruce didn't answer. Probably hadn't picked up a bat since the Phillies series.

Oh absolutely....it drives me nuts when they keep talking about how young he is....he's been around and making the big bucks....no excuses.
Aug 1, 2011 11:16pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:17 PM
got to get that turd forced at second here.
Aug 1, 2011 11:17pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:17 PM
Apparently Carlos Ruiz is catching for the Astros.
Aug 1, 2011 11:17pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:17 PM
Yea, lets leave Chapman sitting in the bullpen. He would make these kids look foolish.
Aug 1, 2011 11:17pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:17 PM
Will they pinch run if they get the lug catcher to 2B?
Aug 1, 2011 11:17pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:18 PM
se-alum;849215 wrote:Yea, lets leave Chapman sitting in the bullpen. He would make these kids look foolish.
Can't use Chapman in a Monday game with the score tied unless it's a prime number inning. Wait til the 11th.
Aug 1, 2011 11:18pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:19 PM
god this team sucks
Aug 1, 2011 11:19pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:19 PM
se-alum;849215 wrote:Yea, lets leave Chapman sitting in the bullpen. He would make these kids look foolish.

Dusty is the best...why the fuck would you use your best pitcher now and not have him for the 15th?
Aug 1, 2011 11:19pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:19 PM
Fucking put Chapman in, and strike these bums out!!
Aug 1, 2011 11:19pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:20 PM
The lug makes it to 3rd with no out in the game losing play for the Reds!
Aug 1, 2011 11:20pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:20 PM
why are they not pinch running?
Aug 1, 2011 11:20pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:20 PM
There is one guy who might be able to get out of this......I'll give you a hint who it is....his initials are Aroldis Chapman.
Aug 1, 2011 11:20pm
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Aug 1, 2011 11:21 PM
dave;849228 wrote:why are they not pinch running?

Freddie Patek/Mike Gallego/Rafael Belliard is going to hit a grand slam.
Aug 1, 2011 11:21pm