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Cincinnati Reds
@ New York Mets

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 1:10 PM EDT
Shea Stadium

Johnny Cueto vs Oliver Perez

 

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Al Behrman/AP (Cueto), Kevork Djansezian/AP (Perez)

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Johnny Cueto 2-3 5.27 1.12 41 8

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Oliver Perez 2-3 4.63 1.63 29 23

I never like when the Reds face Perez, but the thing is that it was just 2004 that he dominated them.  Since then, the Reds have pretty much owned him, scoring almost 7.5 R/9 in their last 8 meetings. 

Hopefully Cueto can build on his last start and lead the Reds to a series win on the road.

 

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First, eh?

Yep, I’m in Canadia.

by Gray on May 11, 2008 11:04 AM EDT   0 recs

first

‘cause canadian posts dont count. you know why.

If you don't get a good-night kiss, you get Kafka dreams.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 11, 2008 11:24 AM EDT   0 recs

Because...

...Canadians are second today.

Ryan Freel cf
Joey Votto 1b
Ken Griffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Adam Dunn lf
Jeff Keppinger ss
Paul Bako c
Johnny Cueto p

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 12:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry Kepp

Five hits isn’t enough to bump you up in the lineup.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 12:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I guess...

...Dusty thinks he’s too skinny.

“He works at it,” Baker said. “He thinks about it. He concentrates. He focuses. He’s trying to maximize his opportunity to play. Boy, that was big, especially for a guy with that slight of build to have that kind of game in the second game after a long, long day night. That shows what kind of shape he’s in.”

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by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 12:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Someone was saying that Keppinger might be prone to breaking down

I hadn’t heard that anywhere else, and now I don’t think Dusty believes it either. Let’s put that particular rumor to rest.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 12:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i hope cueto has been practicing his bunting

with kep and bako getting on so much in front of him

by joshuar9476 on May 11, 2008 12:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just because of his build?

I dunno, that just seems strange to me. If anything, you’d think skinny guys would hold up better. Not as much mass to lug around.

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by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 12:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Fay's explanation
Freel’s .377 in his starts this year. His overall on-base is .353, a tad lower Keppinger’s (.360) and Freel runs much better.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 12:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not suggesting Kepp should replace Freel as the leadoff man

It would seem that the second slot would be a good place though, and Votto’s power would fit a little more naturally lower in the order. As much as I like getting our good hitters at-bats, it is kind of nice to have a bottom third of the order that just aren’t automatic outs. Bako has been tremendous this year.

Oh, and Freel might be faster, but he doesn’t run better.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ahhh - Mr. Dustbag - you've seen the light andreturned The Great one to his proper place inthe lineup.

It is common old school thinking that your very best hitter with strong a BA, OBP and power should be hitting 3rd. Meanwhile, Votto is now an unprotected species. Or on the other hand Ken Griffey Jr. should get to bat where ever he wants – I’m surprised that he’s not back in CF yet.

Eeyore has more fun than a Reds fan.

by Madville on May 11, 2008 12:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You know who I hate?

Players on the Reds! I hope they all fail!

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 11:35 AM EDT   0 recs

you know who i don't hate .....

players with high socks …..

and moms ….. happy mother’s day to those who apply.

by joshuar9476 on May 11, 2008 12:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Gray

I’m expecting updates from the Canadian newspapers about what Votto does in games, similar to what Verka’s been providing us from the DR. Don’t disappoint.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:13 PM EDT   0 recs

I haven't seen any Canadian reports on Votto...

There aren’t too many baseball fans in Montreal ever since Loria killed the Expos.

Where is he from in Canadia?

by Gray on May 11, 2008 1:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Toronto

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by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You're in Montreal

They don’t have polite company there. I learned that from Kids In the Hall. And possibly Vice magazine.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Since no one else is around...

CAN YOU BELIEVE FULHAM? Going on a winning streak at the end of the season after being woeful all year and beating Portsmouth in their final game to avoid relegation. Amazing stuff! Fulhamerica lives on to play in the Premiership one more year!

And if stupid Chelsea had been able to take care of business against Bolton, Reading and its Americans would have avoided the drop as well.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Uh-oh

Not off to a fortuitous start here.

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by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 1:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Yikes, bad start for Cueto

The Mets’ speed has really been a factor in this series.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:25 PM EDT   0 recs

Mets announcers...

...swooning over Volquez.

And at this rate, the Mets will refuse to auction off their “lucky” pink bats.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 1:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Maybe they'll auction off Delgado instead

I bet they’d take what they could get.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

according to mets announcers...

Volquez was covering 3rd on that votto throw to 2nd. So yeah, he’s worth swooning over.

and ps, this is AJK from the rijo bit’s new handle.

...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield

by Cy Schourek on May 11, 2008 1:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Volquez or Cueto?

Cueto’s the pitcher today

by iamwallaman on May 11, 2008 1:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I know

But they were talking about Volquez.

Because he’s leading the league in ERA. And because they’re somewhat familiar with him, from his Texas days.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 1:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Beltran doubled in Castillo

Alou doubled and Beltran scored.

It’s Alou’s first extra base hit of the season.

Inning’s over. 3-0 Mets.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 1:33 PM EDT   0 recs

GameDay's back up and running

I’m kind of wishing it wasn’t. C’mon Reds! You’ve got some catching up to do if you’re going to make it four straight games of 14 or more hits.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:34 PM EDT   0 recs

1 pitch, 1 out

Atta boy, Edwin!

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Keppinger

Flat out doing what he always does.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Keppinger can flat out hit

He reminds one of the Mets announcers of Ty Cobb.

Now they are wondering why Kepp isn’t in the two-hole.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM EDT   0 recs

The Mets announcers are reading us again.

Also, are we to believe that the Mets announcers actually saw Ty Cobb play?

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

lol just thinking that myself

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

by dunnateher on May 11, 2008 1:41 PM EDT   0 recs

good lord

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

by dunnateher on May 11, 2008 1:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Ugh

This is not looking good. Cueto walks the freakin’ pitcher. And then he steals 2B.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 1:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Finally, a strikeout

Dental plan to end the inning.

Put Mutaman’s mom in, Dusty!

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Fropper time.

Eeyore has more fun than a Reds fan.

by Madville on May 11, 2008 1:51 PM EDT   0 recs

No Hopper for awhile

He’s not even schedule for a rehab assignment yet. They gave him a cortisone shot in the elbow.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 1:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

After watching Corey

Freel’s ability to work a count is knee-weakening.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:53 PM EDT   0 recs

And even if the end result is the same

At least he made the pitcher work for it.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ok - good AB - 8 pitches from Perez

Eeyore has more fun than a Reds fan.

by Madville on May 11, 2008 1:53 PM EDT   0 recs

5 K's for Perez

I kind of hate losing to someone named Oliver.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

In the first game?

I don’t think that’s fair. I thought it took a weird bounce.

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

If he had a plus arm he might have kept it a double

but all the runs would’ve scored either way

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 2:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

BP

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Cueto looking better

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 2:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn - Ollie Perez ain't this good

Take the bat off your should Adam – swing it and hit the baseball – somewhere – Please.

Eeyore has more fun than a Reds fan.

by Madville on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM EDT   0 recs

well, he certainly swung

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oliver Perez

Kicking our ass from all sides.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Was Perez was out of the box on that bunt?

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Johnny Cuest is at 77 pitches

Two more innings out of him if we’re lucky.

And his abysmal luck with run support continues. Astounding.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM EDT   0 recs

They showed...

...the Pete Rose/Bud Harrelson brawl.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 2:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Yikes

I think the time has come to bail and go get lunch.

by Brendanukkah on May 11, 2008 2:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Blech

Cueto gives up back to back home runs to Beltran and Church.

Bray up in the pen.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Cueto's off speed stuff has been weak today

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Mets announcers...

...say his slider is not ready for prime time. They think he should stick to his “electric” fastball.

Of course, he did that with Perez…and walked him.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 2:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Why?

Why is Beltran so good against us and such a stiff against everyone else?

by Mutaman on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Beltran's batting average has been low

but hasn’t really been a stiff. He’s been coming out of his “slump” this week.

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 2:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bray makes short work of Delgado

while the Mets guys discuss The Trade. They think it’s “shocking” that the Reds gave up everyday players like Kearns and Lopez just to stock the pen.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 11, 2008 2:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Kepp's 7th straight hit

best since Da Meat Hook’s 9 in ‘01, according to (sic)

The band is just about to get started, so throw the switch it's rock'n'roll time.

by Man Mountain on May 11, 2008 3:01 PM EDT   0 recs