Spring Game 35 Thread: Reds vs. Futures
by Slyde on Apr 4, 2009 2:30 PM EDT
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We've finally reached the point of the last exhibition game of what has seemed like an excessively long Spring Training this year. Just two more days until Opening Day!
Johnny Cueto hopes to redeem the big league squad after being embarrassed by the minor leaguers yesterdy by a score of 12-4. As you know, Cueto has been outstanding so far this Spring, only allowing 7 runs in the 30.2 innings he's pitched for the entire Spring. He did walk 4 batters in his last outing, including 3 in one inning, but he had walked only 3 batters in the previous 25 innings to that point. Hopefully he can maintain a little more focus this start. Unlike Arroyo last night, Cueto knows many of these hitters as he was teammates with some of them in the minors and has faced others in Winter League. I expect him to be a little more on his game today than Arroyo was last night.
Pitching for the futures is Jordan Smith, a 23-year old right-hander who finished the year in Chattanooga in 2008 after pitching very well in High-A Sarasota. He pitched a couple of times in Spring camp with the big league squad, giving up 4 runs in 3.2 innings pitched while striking out 2 and walking 2. He's not a major prospect, but if he can manage to maintain his precise control, he could have some success in the future.
The game is being broadcast on 700WLW and possibly other Reds affiliates. If you can't get the audio, this should be the Gameday link.
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The lineups
according to MLB.com
Reds Futures
Heisey, RF
Valaika, 2B
Francisco, DH
Alonso, 1B
Frazier, LF
Soto, 3B
Stubbs, CF
Mesoraco, C
Cozart, SS
Smith, P
Cincinnati
Hairston, J, LF
Nix, CF
Votto, 1B
Phillips, B, 2B
Bruce, RF
Encarnacion, 3B
Hanigan, C
Gonzalez, Al, SS
Gomes, DH
Cueto, P
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Knee Bass at SS is more than noteworthy.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Does this game count?
Can they still backdate him if they decide to DL him after all?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i think i heard
that if a game is against minor leaguers, it doesn’t count as a game and they can backdate it.
And I think...
this is the actual Gameday link.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
they switched the teams up
this morning they had a directory set up for the other game. Now they have both. bastards.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Gomes
Did I really see that Marty said the last roster spot was down between Jonny Gomes and Laynce Nix? Is Gomes really a question mark at this point? Is Hopper going to make it instead?
Hopper is not going to make it
He’s already been outrighted to Louisville.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Oh, I forgot about that.
I thought Gomes was a sure thing since he was the right handed platoon option. It just doesn’t make sense that he’s on the bubble. What do they want him to do?
well
Is it possible that Marty doesn’t know what he’s talking about?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yup.
But it’s also possible that Marty is just regurgitating whatever minor detail the organization has offered him. We all think of Marty as ‘telling it like it is’ but surely there are times when he just goes along to get along. To do otherwise in this situation would require him to offer insight, perspective and maybe even nuance and Marty don’t play that.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 4, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
God thats a sick middle of the lineup
I might give up on the majors and just watch dayton next year
"balls"-Slyde
After 1, Futures trail the Reds 0-1.
Scoring done via doubles by Cherry and Voto, eh?
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Knee Bass just turned two to complete a second scoreless inning by Johnny Quest.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Gonzo with a nice play to his right
to rob Heisey of a base hit
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions
here's a question:
is it “va-LAKE-ah” or “va-LIKE-ah”?
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
jerk
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
nuh uh
you are
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Va-LAKE-ah
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 4, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
BP caught in a rundown
yawn
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
Morasco doubled, then scored on some small ball.
Gameday lagging.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
EdE just blasted a homer off the batter's eye
Thom was impressed.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Every time tHom talks about Arizona I slip another shell in my shotgun
Oh really, lots of different colored jerseys? please tell me some BABOOOM.
"balls"-Slyde
El Nino Destructor with the walk!
huzzah!
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
I was watching the Mets take on the Red Sox in brand new Citeh Field
The Metros were getting shellacked, 6-0 in the 4th. Nothing was particularly standing out as threatening about them, except that David Wright is apparently a pretty decent defender. Who knew? Also, their left fielder made a really nice play in the corner to dig out a Pedroia screamer down the line and throw him out by a mile at second. But since Sheffield is likely to be in left when they face us, it doesn’t really matter.
Thom says Zach Stewart is going to be a starter this year?
really?
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
CHERRY HUDSON JR WITH A BASEBALL BAT!
Reds lead 6-1
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
If he ever hits a home run while I'm at a ball game
Hes gonna have to run the bases with me hugging him cause hes so cute. I want to give him an ice cream sandwich
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 4, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that is very racist
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Apr 4, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't find the thread where people say they are going to meet on opening day
wheres the hang spot?
"balls"-Slyde
Gameday Cafe
on Pete Rose Way east of US BANK arena and the Taylor Southgate bridge.
ash and sukr will be there by 630am. drunken hilarity will surely ensue.
"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21
Cool ill try to make it if i can
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 4, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And... BW3s in Rookwood for the actual game
Where further drunken hilarity will likely ensue
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 4, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
"Todd Frazier singles on a flyball to Darnell McDonald...
Yonder Alonso out at home on the throw, right fielder Darnell McDonald to first baseman Ramon Hernandez to shortstop Paul Janish to right fielder Darnell McDonald to shortstop Paul Janish to catcher Chris Denove. Todd Frazier to 2nd. One out."
Oh, gameday, I love you.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
I was trying to figure that out
Must have been some rundown…
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, Frazier screwed up on the bases, but hung in the rundown for a while.
Then the runner on third broke for home and was out trying. Havocy.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Valaika 3-run HR?
2-run HR Frazier homers to Left-center so deep it hits the concession stand’s roof.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
8-6 Reds in the eighth. Roenicke in to finish off the last out.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Sean Henry up - he's the tying run. 2 out in the top of the eighth...
If I’m understanding the almost-completeness of the PIP by tom with an H.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Gameday is 2 innings behind for me. Arg.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
You watch your language.
This isn’t HBO, sister!
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Play at the plate...
Dickerson hurt??? Gingerly holding his hand…
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Surely Al Gore will come to save his most devoted baseball disciple.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
there is nothing amusing about this sitchy
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Apr 4, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty was right!
He’s injury-prone!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
There was a hustly play...Mercker is praising him.
2 out, Ramon Hernandez up.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
anyone hear an update on C-Dick Hurt?
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
Top 9th. Futures up trailing 9-6. Roenicke on the mound for the Reds.
I need to know about C-Dick’s condition, and tHom is talking about the parade on Monday.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
In my experience, such updates usually take some time to materialize
I too am very eager.
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Apr 4, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I've worked broadcasts before.
But even if tHom has no news, he should come back from break saying that there was an injury to Dickerson, and he’s being checked out by the training staff. “And we’ve dispatched someone to the clubhouse, and as soon as we have an update, we’ll pass it along.”
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
maybe no news is good news?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
When is Reds news ever good news?
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Apr 4, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
single, walk. Roenicke pitching behind to everyone...
Mercker still strong.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
well poop
i thought this was the final four game thread
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Apr 4, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
It's the FINAL for FOUR players
from the Reds roster, assuming Arroyo or Bray go on the DL.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball." - Bill Veeck
.............
Well that sux. not a great way to enter a new season. At least none of the regulars were playing,,,,,wait…..Oh sh*t.
Silver Lining: Something to look forward to. More young athletic future Reds.
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