Spring Game 33 Thread: Pirates at Reds
by Slyde on Apr 2, 2009 12:30 PM EDT
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And so, the end of the Reds run at Ed Smith Stadium is here. They are a combined 99-84-2 as the home team at Ed Smith, so a win today will put them at the century mark in wins with a winning pct of .543. During their 12-year run in Sarasota, the Reds have managed an 846-937 record during the regular season for a .474 winning percentage. So, Ed Smith has been kind to the Reds, to say the least.
Edinson Volquez makes his last start of the Spring. He has yet to pitch more than 5 innings in a game, so hopefully we'll see at least 6 today. On the plus side, he's only given one run in Grapefruit action, which came in his last start this past Saturday. His Grapefruit League ERA is a svelt 0.47. If there is one concern about Volquez, it's that he's surrendered 8 walks in his last 13 innings pitched. Obviously that ratio can't hold up if he's going to be successful during the season.
No word on who is pitching for the Pirates as of noon today.
See the lineups after the jump.
Game time is 1:05pm. The Reds are on the radio today, or you can check them out on Gameday.
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Second!
I’m gonna miss these threads during the season. With me TiVo’ing all the games, I’ll rarely watch a game live.
I’ll have to make a nuisance of myself in other posts.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
Petey can obviously answer for himself, but
I’m guessing it’s because the EST games start at 4:00 for him, so he’s probably still doing work, or eating dinner, etc. while the games are going on live.
i thought it was something like that
but i couldn’t remember where he lived.
well, petey, you can watch them on those west coast trips! and houston and colorado aren’t that far ahead.
Best case scenerio
is that I get home early in Los Angeles at 8:20 pm EDT, and can catch up to the live part of the game by 9:30 pm EDT, assuming I don’t eat and ignore my family.
Mostly it’s not worth the hassle. Once home. I’ll watch as much of the game on delay as my son wants to see, then put him thru his nightly routine, put him to bed around 11 pm EDT, then hang with the wife until she falls asleep around 12:20 am EDT. Then I can retire to my Tiki Lounge for the remainder of the game, which I can finish at around 1:30 am EDT.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
When...
Did you stop eating and ignoring your family?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Roar.
burp
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
by PeteyHendrix on Apr 2, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Andyfan got sent down yesterday
Poor guy was almost guaranteed a roster spot, until he was sidelined by injury. The guy has the worst luck. His wife had cancer, his mother was hit by an 18-wheeler, his wrist was broken by a HBP, and now this.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
and hes slated to star in "About Andyfan"
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 2, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions
Ouch
I must live with this shame
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 2, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ha ha you can't spell
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
That supports the racial imaginary
they have names, they’re called salary men.
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 2, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
No one say anything!
Or i will criticize it mercilessly. Brace for shame.
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
I like Mercker, hes already asked to be fired
He certainly brings a Droopy Dog-esque demeanor for the booth
"balls"-Slyde
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Apr 2, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
When I pitched in 4th grade
I used to try to hit someone every game so they’d be scared of me
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 2, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
And were they scared of you?
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
I can't count the number of times I picked up a woman by talking about strikeouts
but I know groundouts have never worked.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
you picked up a girl?
was she heavy?
"strikeouts are alot sexier than groundouts"
by smitty3 on Apr 2, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Tired Old Ed Smith Stadium" is, well, getting TIRED.
Giesenschlag even used it yesterday.. Guess I won’t have to hear it much longer.. Until next year when everyone says, “I sure miss Tired Old Ed Smith Stadium”
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Wow
Marty and Merck are shelling for Sheff. Ick.
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
I just imagine they are talking about Ken Griffey Jr.
and it puts things in better perspective. His teammates liked him. He was respected by pitchers and put the “fear of God” in their hearts. A lot of good that did the Reds.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Marty needs Sheff
so that in two months he can lay on his terrible field play and forget that he suggested getting him would be a good idea..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Votto punishes Taveras by lining a ball off of him
unusual HAVOC out.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Was he not paying attention?
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
sounds like he didn't have a chance
it was hit so hard.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Apparently Joey Votto reads redreporter...
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 2, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that HAVOC?
Getting hit by the ball on the way to third? T-Virus..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
WE CALL THAT A HAVOC BRUISE.
AND I’M WEARING MY BASEBALL CAPS!
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
BP drives in CDick with a double
2nd and 3rd, no outs. This Pirates pitcher doesn’t appear to be fooling anybody.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
T-Virus was out
When getting hit by the line drive…
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
yeah, I meant one out
I suck…as you all know.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I was expecting you
to call me a DICK..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Bruce grounds out to drive in the 2nd run
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
EdE singles in BP
3-0
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
went the other way with it
hopefully he keeps that up more frequently.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
sMarty said something positive about EdE?
Whoa
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 2, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesse Chavez...
in 15 IP last year, he struck out 16
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
oops, hit post...
but walked 9, gave up 20 hits (including 2 HRs) and threw 2 wild pitches.
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
nah he got it
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Apr 2, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He needs to work on his HAVOC
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
In all seriousness...
he would be a decent #2 hitter.
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
Why don't the Pirates throw some cheddar at Pedro?
He can make that rotation.
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
has anyone noticed
how we haven’t made the playoffs any season while playing spring training games in sarasota. maybe it’s a curse.
I think there may be other factors involved.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
OK.
Got it.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
HAVOC!
T-Virus bunt single..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
An odd set of conversations today
things I’ve noticed said today:
“This offense has had trouble scoring runs this Spring.”
“This is not a team that is going to be waiting around for the 3-run home run.”
“Dusty Baker has a lot of adequate options on this roster (on offense).”
This statements seem out of sync with me.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Sorry, that second statement needs the context of they were saying it as a positive thing
but Marty and Mercker seem concerned that the Reds won’t score enough this year, but at least they won’t be waiting around for a 3-run home run. It should be okay though because they have plenty of good options, even though they won’t score any runs. And they should sign Sheffield because they need some power in the lineup so they could, what, wait around for a 3-run home run?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Ha ha
He fooled you!
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
these things were said on the radio?
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they are still trying to figure out this club.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Votto singles in Dickerson
4-0 Reds.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
So has anything happened since?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Pirates almost put 2 on the board
runners currently on 2nd and 3rd.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Andy LaRoche with one-out base hit
4-1 Reds. Runners on 1st and 3rd.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Thanks!
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Taveras left the game with a bruised right pectoral muscle
from the line drive that Joey Votto hit him with in the 1st inning.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
EdE with another throwing error
I wish he was playing LF.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
No, then the throw would have really been off.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
They haven't tried him in LF all ST, have they?
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
nope
It’s almost like they never considered it a possibility.
Volquez struggling a bit this inning (actually all game). Double plates another, the Reds lead 4-3. Volquez’s day is done.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Wouldn't make sense even to try it.
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
A lot like what they said with Dunn and BP.
They could have put Dunn at first, but they said it wouldn’t work. Dunn then goes on to play 19 games at first for the D-Backs and is going to be the starter at first for the Nats.
They could have tried moving BP to short, but they have continually insisted on keeping him at second even though moving him to short would help solidify the defense up the middle.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't use the Nats' decision as a guideline
They don’t exactly have a great track record of talent evaluation. Besides, the only reason he’s playing first is because they have a full outfield.
Did you see him play first in the WBC? Painful
almost comical
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Apr 2, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this thing still going?
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
Yay!
Spring Training is long
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Apr 2, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
I would be willing to throw in some baseball bats.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
did you hear
about that pitcher that was traded for bats?
apparently he took to many drugs and died
"strikeouts are alot sexier than groundouts"
yes
and “a lot” is two words.
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
What do you two want to do, too?
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
by PeteyHendrix on Apr 2, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly.
Although with Brantley, I hope it is just that he eats too many 4-way beans and flatulates his way out of a job.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Has anybody heard
about the starters for tomorrow’s game in NC?
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
The rosters are up
here, but they don’t tell me much.
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
EdE with another throwing error
Marty’s blood pressure is rising.
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 2, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
See, now, this is just getting to be SAD...
I LIKE EdE, I really do. And he hasn’t had the ideal introduction to big league baseball with his early promotion and half dozen managers and crappy pitching staffs and everything. But, COME ON! Toughen up, EdE!
One of two things are gonna’ happen:
1) He’s going Ankiel-Sax-Sasser on us by the All-Star break, or
2) We’re moving him at the lowest possible point of his value, he’ll bloom in the new environment and rip our hearts out— probably as a Cub or a Cardinal!
Either way, I ain’t gonna’ be real happy. This is a slow, painful breakup we’re going through.
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
way to flip your lid about a couple spring training errors
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Apr 2, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
SIX errors...
and it’s the same thing OVER and OVER again…
See!!! You set me off again!!
I’m gonna’ need a bigger prescription…
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
I'll let Madville know you need an Rx.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
You rang?
Whatcha need Red?
Some uppers? I got em…yeah
Some downers?…just listen to sMarty, Clownboy and Dustbag
Some to the edge off – meet my friend obc
Removal of sexual tension? Let Ash beat the shit out of you…
Let Petey know and we’ll talk
Its probably going to happen - bend over
I'd like to apologize for my emotional outburst...
I will now find some medication and return to being an adult…
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
It ain't your fault.
You’ve been abused enough by his mopey, hole-riddled glove to react dramatically.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
Heh
The Pirates split squad just lost to Manatee Community College. It was mainly minor leaguers for the rats, but still…
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I can't wait for their big rivalry game with the Sarasota County Outboard Motors.
by Brendanukkah on Apr 2, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This comment sucked.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
by PeteyHendrix on Apr 2, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I nearly enrolled there.
Until I realized that the girl I was going to move there with was 100% fucking batshit crazy.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
More Bruce failed HAVOC.
Can we ban Bruce from creating HAVOC?
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
MUST.... FIND.... HAPPY.... PLACE....
I think I’ve got a case of sMarty-itis… I’m going to step away from the keyboard now…
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
Clarification:
Is failed HAVOC the failure to steal a base, or is failed HAVOC the failure to get caught stealing or get picked off?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Failed HAVOC
could be anything the ends in an out that was cause by trying to cause HAVOC. In this case, Bruce was caught stealing.. 1 SB 2 CS this spring..4SB 6CS last season.. I don’t like those odds..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
I think that others on this site...
(Myself included) use HAVOC ironically, to refer to the actual act of getting caught stealing, getting picked off, getting thrown out having taken off running on a line drive or fly ball or getting thrown out trying to take an extra base.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad we are building this team on SPEED and DEFENSE.
3 errors and fail HAVOC today.. Early (3 runs or so) scoring with good pitching and late loosing seem to be the MO for spring.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
See??
Craig Monroe just made it 5 – 4 P-Rats…
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Off some guy named Derek Lutz
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 2, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh, Some Guy?
Any relation to Some Dude?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Derek Lutz was Robert Downey Jr's character name in Rodney Dangerfield's "Back To School"
And knowing is half the battle.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
I knew that name was familiar
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Spring Training HAVOC Count
33 Stolen Bases
17 Caught Stealing
66% Success Rate
HAVOC FAIL
Need to add the pickoffs...
Failed bunt attempts and thrown out taking the extra base too.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 2, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If we add in the pickoffs, we also have to add in the PO errors
and factor in how much the pitcher was distracted versus how much the hitter was distracted. I don wanna do dat.
13 singles and a double today?
I don’t mid building a team on speed and defense. But someone needs to let Jocko know that he don’t have much spoeed nor defense, so it’s starting to sound decidedly ASSHAT.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
me too
wasn’t sure we’d had ANY successful stolen bases. thought we got picked off every time we got a guy on first.
So he must be starting in CF, also
He’d still be batting 2nd if he were a shortstop
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
If they'd move BP to short, then he could bat 2nd.
Makes sense.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
Yean Mon..he's been doing it for ST games with Johnny Damon batting 2nd.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
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