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Cincinnati Reds
@ Pittsburgh Pirates

Sunday, Apr 13, 2008, 1:35 PM EDT
PNC Park

Johnny Cueto vs Tom Gorzelanny

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Mostly cloudy with a 70-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 45.

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Johnny Cueto 1-0 2.02 0.46 18 0

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Tom Gorzelanny 0-1 10.80 2.35 5 7

 

We're not gonna get swept, right? Looks like the wind's blowing out quite a bit, so maybe we can expect a few longballs. Judging by the season numbers, this one's a mismatch.

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This is my first, and I see good things coming from this. Hopefully we will leave less than ten men on base.

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 13, 2008 11:41 AM EDT   0 recs

Frist!

Hook up the videoconference so I can diagnose what the hell is wrong with the Reds offense!

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Apr 13, 2008 12:02 PM EDT   0 recs

prognosticating

I see 6 extra base hits including 2 homers(EE@Dunner). JC looks human 5.2 innings, 3 er's, 5 k's, and sigh, his first walk. Reds 6 The other guts 4

"When we played softball, I would steal second and then feel guilty and go back" woody allen

by dunnateher on Apr 13, 2008 12:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Dunn's being pinch it variety

"When we played softball, I would steal second and then feel guilty and go back" woody allen

by dunnateher on Apr 13, 2008 12:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

probably our scrappiest lineup

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 13, 2008 12:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lineup

Ryan Freel CF
Norris Hopper LF
Ken Griffey Jr. RF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Jeff Keppinger 1B
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Juan Castro SS
Paul Bako C
Johnny Cueto P

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by MixFMKyle on Apr 13, 2008 12:22 PM EDT   0 recs

interesting to play Griffey

I would have sat him in favor of Dunn, who looked like he was hitting the ball hard last night

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 13, 2008 12:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

This lineup continues to demonstrate the team's need for another right-handed bat

when your righty heavy lineup means that Freel, Hopper, and Castro all start, that's just asking for trouble.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

So what is the over/under

on the number of days before EdE is sent down?

I say 5 days.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Apr 13, 2008 12:44 PM EDT   0 recs

I don't think he'll be sent down

Dusty is not Jerry Narron. It seems to me that he'll be more willing to face the issue rather than passing it off to someone else. Hopefully he'll have the right formula to help EdE shake the slump.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 12:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

welll....

As much as I like Edwin, he is really (REALLY) playing like crap right now. If it was just that he's not hitting, but playing decent defense, or vice-versa, then maybe you can make an argument for less drastic measures.

But a couple of weeks in LVL seemed to do him a world of good last year. Might it be time for the same tonic here? I mean, eventually, he has to get it together on his own...but how long do you let him twist in the wind like this?

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Apr 13, 2008 12:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I understand what you are saying

but he's hardly the only player struggling right now. And his two home runs have basically won 2 games for the Reds on the offensive side. So, it's not like he hasn't contributed. So, I'm not saying Louisville should be out of be out of the question, but eventually he has to play through a slump in the Majors or he's never going to develop as a player. Besides, it's not like they have somebody more deserving right now to put in his place.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

agreed

let him play through it.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 13, 2008 1:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

this lineup should help our offense

.....hahaha ok i couldnt keep a straight face

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 13, 2008 12:52 PM EDT   0 recs

can I ask for no more cat pictures?

I thought that had passed.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:01 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

Look at Johnny's whip!

I need to change my pants.

by Red Menace on Apr 13, 2008 1:12 PM EDT   0 recs

So far this year

Gorzelanny has allowed almost 2 whole base runners per inning compared to Cueto. I wish that were absolutely indicative of things to come today.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep

HDTV, in fact.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yep

They are doing some long-ass interview with Dusty Baker right now. He's telling us about the Dodger Way ®.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

okay, that's what I'm watching

I wish they'd just start the damned game at the top of the hour.

by Blue on Apr 13, 2008 1:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah, just saw that

ugh, I hope Jim Day isn't calling the game with George.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nah, welsh is in the booth

but they are not broadcasting in HD. Can this day be any worse?!?!?! :)

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

now that I stare at it

it looks like they are broadcasting the full 16x9 signal, but it is squished into a 4x3 screen. Anybody else seeing it that way?

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The good news is, Griffey's ass isn't so huge now.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Everyone take a valium

We have had a couple of bad days, I would be more concerned if we weren't getting anyone on. Cueto will stop the bledding today. The bats will come alive(even EE and Dunn). The pitching is holding together so lets see what happens. All will be well when Johnny C puts the brakes on this losing streak!!!!!!!

by Griffeys Animals on Apr 13, 2008 1:34 PM EDT   0 recs

With this lineup

... I'd consider a rainout almost a victory.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 13, 2008 1:36 PM EDT   0 recs

I give.

I've got to do other stuff today. Will follow on my cell. Go Reds.

by Blue on Apr 13, 2008 1:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Let's go TEAM SCRAPPY!

First two runners on base. Sweet.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Yay for that error.

but why bunt in the first inning?

by Nick Papageorgio on Apr 13, 2008 1:50 PM EDT   0 recs

It's Hopper

He's the only person that I'm fine with bunting at any time. Mainly because he's good at it and he's not likely to get it out of the infield anyway.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Fair point

so why's he hitting second? do we need a guy that can't get it out of the infield getting more ABs than everyone else but freel?

by Nick Papageorgio on Apr 13, 2008 1:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

With this lineup, there aren't a whole lot of options

And holy crap, I'm defending Dusty Baker...My mind has been blown.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

Nice slide by Hopper

breaks up the double play.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:50 PM EDT   0 recs

ugh

Gorzelanny has been wild and Phillips comes out swinging at the first pitch and pops it up. Frustrating.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Another wasted opportunity

Be nice if they stopped doing that.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

BTW

I think "Common" needs to be on the wiki. :)

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

Wow

Freel, Hopper, Castro and Bako all in the lineup? Marty must be loving this.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Apr 13, 2008 1:56 PM EDT   0 recs

Or Johnny Quest

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by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd prefer good hitters

That's just me, though.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Apr 13, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

who is it?

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not sure actually

Couple guys not named marty, though.

by Nick Papageorgio on Apr 13, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

just got back from louisville

they rained out, but there were two special guests

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 13, 2008 2:00 PM EDT   0 recs

good guess

but, bad guess

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 13, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hint

http://picasaweb.google.com/renewkir/BatsRainout/photo#5188792881656693778

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 13, 2008 2:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

please be hot chicks

please be hot chicks
please be hot chicks

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by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

disappointing

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

here's the rest

http://www.redreporter.com/2008/4/13/392386/bats-rainout-quick-eyewitn

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 13, 2008 2:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

To summarize what Chris Welsh just said:

It's odd that Edwin would struggle in a small sample size, especially here in Pittburgh, because he was previously successful in a small sample size here in Pittsburgh.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:01 PM EDT   1 recs

Thank God

I was starting to worry about Johnny. Before he got Bay there, he'd gone 3 whole batters (dating back to his last start) without striking anybody out.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Apr 13, 2008 2:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah, I was starting to think they might send him down.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

J. Castro

"In play, out(s)"

I'm shocked.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Apr 13, 2008 2:03 PM EDT   0 recs

It's another O-face lineup

CastrO
BakO
CuetO

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good inning, boys!

No runners left on base. That's what this scrappy lineup does for you.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Apr 13, 2008 2:05 PM EDT   1 recs

Wow, Justin Timberlake really hangs out with some dorky looking dudes.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:05 PM EDT   0 recs

A plague on Ryan Doumit's house!

Thanks, George: "That's the first home run that Johnny Cueto has allowed on this trip to Pittsburgh."

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Seeing this lineup

Doesn't make me enjoy following the Reds. At least Cueto's pitching.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 13, 2008 2:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Out of area viewing

Some Lifetime movie about cheerleaders being harrassed by the football team in a small town. Sarah Chalke stars. Stand Against Fear, everyone!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 13, 2008 2:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cueto

Only believes in two true outcomes.

by Gray on Apr 13, 2008 2:13 PM EDT   0 recs

TTO

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 13, 2008 2:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Unclear acronym!

Five yards and repeat of first down.

by Gray on Apr 13, 2008 2:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Johnny Cueto

I get tired of people saying he has no walks and 20 strikeouts in 15.1 innings. Wonderful. Here's a guy who should win 25 games with a 1.12 ERA every single year, and he can't do it because he leads the world in Homers allowed.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Apr 13, 2008 2:15 PM EDT   0 recs

I think it's a play on the "Dunn should hit 50 HR and drive in 130 runs" every year

but he leads the world in strikeouts.

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by Slyde on Apr 13, 2008 2:17 PM EDT