IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Not sure if Jeff Brantley or IU Scott is calling the game tonight for the Reds. Brantley just said that pitch limits in the minor leagues is contributing to the starting pitching issues plaguing major league clubs this year. At least there is one smart guy on the broadcast. This Reds bullpen always frightens me. Gave up 3 in the 7th to make it 9-6 and Sims walked the first batter of the 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Sims has to good of stuff to not ever come inside. He tries to hit the outside corner with every pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 I think it is time for Votto to come off the bench and not start every day. He seems like he has a couple of good games then goes a week where he can't get a hit. He is now batting .196 and half of his hits are homers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Reds win 9-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-trade-destinations-ranking-29-possible-landing-spots-based-on-whos-best-positioned-for-deal/ The top five 5. Reds Reds fans deserve to watch the most fun player in baseball join the most fun team in the league after all the bad baseball they've had to sit through the last decade. Cincinnati absolutely has the pieces to swing an Ohtani trade and I don't mean trading Elly De La Cruz or Matt McLain. I mean guys still in the minors. The Reds clearly needs a starter and fitting all the pieces around Ohtani at DH would take some creativity, but it's doable. Is ownership and GM Nick Krall willing to swerve away from their thus far successful rebuild plan and toward a big-ticket rental like Ohtani? Beats me, but the dots connect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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btownqb Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Reds are in the thick of it for the WC spots, too. SF, AZ, PHI, Cinci/MIL/, Miami for 3 spots. Maybe SD (5.5 GB) of Reds/PHI/Miami could factor in, but that will be it. Reds are 1.5 GB of AZ/SF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 13 hours ago, 5fouls said: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-trade-destinations-ranking-29-possible-landing-spots-based-on-whos-best-positioned-for-deal/ The top five 5. Reds Reds fans deserve to watch the most fun player in baseball join the most fun team in the league after all the bad baseball they've had to sit through the last decade. Cincinnati absolutely has the pieces to swing an Ohtani trade and I don't mean trading Elly De La Cruz or Matt McLain. I mean guys still in the minors. The Reds clearly needs a starter and fitting all the pieces around Ohtani at DH would take some creativity, but it's doable. Is ownership and GM Nick Krall willing to swerve away from their thus far successful rebuild plan and toward a big-ticket rental like Ohtani? Beats me, but the dots connect. Don't see that happening and right now as a pitcher Ohtani isn't pitching well due to his finger. There is no way they could resign him so I wouldn't give up the farm for 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 +1.77 runs for the Cubs lol. How is that performance not being reviewed/criticized by the MLB/Umpire’s Union? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: +1.77 runs for the Cubs lol. How is that performance not being reviewed/criticized by the MLB/Umpire’s Union? Since I enjoy seeing the Cards get screwed, the thing that jumps out to me is 107 balls and only 56 strikes. Is a 2:1 ball/strike ratio normal? That seems off. I guess it evens up a bit if batted balls are not counted. In any event, good job by Kulpa. I hope he umps more games behind the plate involving the Cards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, 5fouls said: Since I enjoy seeing the Cards get screwed, the thing that jumps out to me is 107 balls and only 56 strikes. Is a 2:1 ball/strike ratio normal? That seems off. I guess it evens up a bit if batted balls are not counted. In any event, good job by Kulpa. I hope he umps more games behind the plate involving the Cards. He and CB Bucknor take the cake. I’ll be back for a refresher when he inevitably hurts the Reds down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Stlboiler23 said: He and CB Bucknor take the cake. I’ll be back for a refresher when he inevitably hurts the Reds down the road. Lol. Tongue was firmly in cheek. Quality of plate umpiring is at an all time low. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Reds blew a huge chance in the bottom of the 1st. Had bases loaded a no outs but couldn't score Edited July 22, 2023 by IU Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Pitching dual so far in the Reds game 0-0 through 4. Only 1 hit in the game so and that was by the Reds. After the Reds got the first 3 batters on the Arizona pitcher has retired 12 straight batters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Reds blew a huge chance in the bottom of the 1st. Had bases loaded a no outs but couldn't score Joey needs to sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, rico said: Joey needs to sit. He should just start a couple games a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Reds down 1-0 going to the bottom of the 6th but they went back to back to back home runs Freidl, McClain and Fraley up 3-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 11:19 AM, rico said: Meh. Rodon was a solid signing. FAs don't always work out the way the organization envisioned. Don't know how close you follow the Yanks, but if you do, you would know Cashman has made quite a few blunders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 12 hours ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Don't know how close you follow the Yanks, but if you do, you would know Cashman has made quite a few blunders. Did he blunder last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 CBS' long list of trade rumors: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-giants-monitoring-mets-justin-verlander-phillies-seeking-right-handed-bat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Williamson, Abbott, Ashcraft are dealing. Lively has had a solid year... Weaver sucks. Greene, Lodolo soon. Conner Phillips probably ready Day 1 next year... I would have to LOVE the trade to make it, if I were the Reds.... for a starting pitcher... Now if a guy could throw two middle to bottom T30 prospects at LH reliever, I'd be all about that. Edited July 23, 2023 by btownqb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Reds currently hold the last WC spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, btownqb said: Reds currently hold the last WC spot. Lots of ball yet to be played. And I am lovin' it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, rico said: Lots of ball yet to be played. And I am lovin' it. Yep, yep. It just seemed like the "sky was falling" after losing 7 of 8, and 5 of 6 to MIL... but baseball can be funky. But.. for the love of god, play well in MIL this week. 🤣🤣... MIL has a three game set at ATL after the series with the Reds. Go Braves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 54 minutes ago, btownqb said: Yep, yep. It just seemed like the "sky was falling" after losing 7 of 8, and 5 of 6 to MIL... but baseball can be funky. But.. for the love of god, play well in MIL this week. 🤣🤣... MIL has a three game set at ATL after the series with the Reds. Go Braves. Be damn f'n nice to sweep the Brew Crew...but I would settle for 2 out of 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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