Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Sep 18, 2014 9:48am
Okay, looking at the line-up you guys put out last night, it's obvious you've packed it in and are just trying to give players extended try-outs for roster spots next year. And that's cool.
But, uh, do you think that starting tomorrow, you could maybe put a wholehearted effort into winning six straight? It'd make me really, really happy!
But, uh, do you think that starting tomorrow, you could maybe put a wholehearted effort into winning six straight? It'd make me really, really happy!
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Sep 18, 2014 10:08am
Think during the radiocast last night or monday Marty was talking to one of the beat writers about how this series is the last one to expect seeing all the call ups and they supposedly will be playing as many of the regulars as possible to close out the season against contending teams.Heretic;1655226 wrote:Okay, looking at the line-up you guys put out last night, it's obvious you've packed it in and are just trying to give players extended try-outs for roster spots next year. And that's cool.
But, uh, do you think that starting tomorrow, you could maybe put a wholehearted effort into winning six straight? It'd make me really, really happy!
T
thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Sep 24, 2014 10:45am
So...CUeto will go for 20 this weekend. I just hope he doestn get hurt!
If they can get production out of Votto and Bruce next year, and a some out of BP there is no reason this team cannot contend. Sure...LF and SS production would be great as well but not every position is gonna be able to do it
Frazier is doing about what I thought he could do and Meso...he is doing what they drafted him to do.
I still dont like him sitting most times when Cueto pitches though.
If they can get production out of Votto and Bruce next year, and a some out of BP there is no reason this team cannot contend. Sure...LF and SS production would be great as well but not every position is gonna be able to do it
Frazier is doing about what I thought he could do and Meso...he is doing what they drafted him to do.
I still dont like him sitting most times when Cueto pitches though.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 24, 2014 10:39pm
So the Reds had only 2 hits tonight. And in a lineup with Hamilton, Bruce, Meso, Frazier, and Phillips, both were by none other than JACK MOTHERFUCKING HANNAHAN. Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2014 Cincinnati Reds!
Also, I was there tonight and am having a hard time naming 5 Reds games I enjoyed more than that one. I was rooting against every Reds hitter after the 7th inning because I wanted Hannahan to be the only one keeping it from a no hitter. Kyle Lohse has to wonder how the hell he let Jack Hannahan get the best of him.
Also, I was there tonight and am having a hard time naming 5 Reds games I enjoyed more than that one. I was rooting against every Reds hitter after the 7th inning because I wanted Hannahan to be the only one keeping it from a no hitter. Kyle Lohse has to wonder how the hell he let Jack Hannahan get the best of him.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 24, 2014 11:13pm
I just found out that the Woo guy that irritates me to death in those late inning noise sessions (was there tonight)...grew up 3 miles from me in Coalton Ohio. Just no way.Terry_Tate;1657318 wrote:So the Reds had only 2 hits tonight. And in a lineup with Hamilton, Bruce, Meso, Frazier, and Phillips, both were by none other than JACK MOTHERFUCKING HANNAHAN. Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2014 Cincinnati Reds!
Also, I was there tonight and am having a hard time naming 5 Reds games I enjoyed more than that one. I was rooting against every Reds hitter after the 7th inning because I wanted Hannahan to be the only one keeping it from a no hitter. Kyle Lohse has to wonder how the hell he let Jack Hannahan get the best of him.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Sep 24, 2014 11:13pm
So he's your cousin?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 24, 2014 11:32pm
No but he has the same last name and from same village as Ohio's longest serving governor James A Rhodes
Duane Rhodes
Duane Rhodes
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 27, 2014 4:53pm
Walk off grand slam to beat the Pirates.....Ramon Santiago of course
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 27, 2014 11:11pm
The Reds won and the Cubs lost. Ending any chance Cincy finishes in last. Most disappointing teams in the NL this year?
1. Cincinnati
2. Atlanta
3. Milwaukee
Everyone else was basically, as expected.
1. Cincinnati
2. Atlanta
3. Milwaukee
Everyone else was basically, as expected.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Sep 28, 2014 11:11am
Technically, Milwaukee was picked to finish fourth in the division in a lot of places (Cards tended to be the favorite to win, while Reds and Pirates were flipped between second and third depending on who was doing the picking), so their season is disappointing in the context of how hilariously those stupid fucking dipshits flopped in the final two months. But they did exceed preseason expectations!Azubuike24;1658129 wrote:The Reds won and the Cubs lost. Ending any chance Cincy finishes in last. Most disappointing teams in the NL this year?
1. Cincinnati
2. Atlanta
3. Milwaukee
Everyone else was basically, as expected.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 28, 2014 1:02pm
Milwaukee, I put there because they were 21 over .500 after 80 games and barely finished .500. All they had to do is go .500 from the All Star break and they had 90 wins, and 90 wins would WIN the Central.
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mhs95_06
Posts: 8,167
Sep 28, 2014 2:15pm
The thing I do not want today is for the Reds to win and Cueto not get his 20th. Pirates win and Cards loss would be good.
M
mhs95_06
Posts: 8,167
Sep 28, 2014 2:33pm
Do you think there has ever been a play in MLB like Josh Harrison just made going hard in the hole to glove a grounder, rolling over not once, but twice, and throwing out the hitter at first? I don't think that is a play that you practice, not even Brandon Phillips!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 28, 2014 2:36pm
Harrison is GGish at 3rd
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 28, 2014 2:55pm
Really haven't watched many games except when Johnny throws. Might as well let him go as far as he wants today.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 28, 2014 2:56pm
Pete Rose gets a standing ovation from the crowd and also the Pirates dugout.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 28, 2014 2:57pm
Nothing like ending a season with Cutch being drilled by a pitch.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 28, 2014 3:10pm
Lol at Cueto bringing in the game leading RBI in the bottom of the 8th on a full count. Ladies and gentlemen your 2014 Cincinnati Reds!
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Sep 28, 2014 3:11pm
That was awesome!! Johnny Fucking Beisbol!!!
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 28, 2014 3:12pm
WEAK. Not giving him a chance for the CG. The crowd deserves it.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Sep 28, 2014 3:13pm
I was thinking the same thing.Azubuike24;1658286 wrote:WEAK. Not giving him a chance for the CG. The crowd deserves it.
But maybe Price sees it as getting Chappy in one more time too?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Sep 28, 2014 3:15pm
Negron!!!!
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 28, 2014 3:15pm
Isn't Cueto tied for the NL strikeout lead as well? Figured they'd let him stay in to try to get it outright. Either way, looking good for 20 wins now.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Sep 28, 2014 3:17pm
Yup. Just said the same thing on the broadcast.Terry_Tate;1658290 wrote:Isn't Cueto tied for the NL strikeout lead as well? Figured they'd let him stay in to try to get it outright. Either way, looking good for 20 wins now.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 28, 2014 3:18pm
Absolutely stupid. A 3-run lead? Cueto had it easily. Makes no sense to take him out.