Mark this Day! Cincinnati is in 1st place

[JustRalph]

25 percent of the way through the season, Cincy is in first place over the Cardinals. How long can it last ? Who Knows? But I get to celebrate for a day or so........... :ThmbUp:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tWRTPguW8G8/S7IrqfXVPfI/AAAAAAAACAE/3MXxNNK-dGI/s1600/RedsWeb.jpg

[cj]

I thought this thread was going to be about the Bengals joining the Arena League.

[Overlay]

I thought that Joe Morgan's old number had been retired. :)

[rastajenk]

Pitching and Defense; it ain't sexy, but it's been working recently. I'm cautiously optimistic. :cool:

[OTM Al]

It's the NL. Even Philly doesn't stand out yet amongst this mediocrity. Don't think any team will gain separation there

[ElKabong]

since Drew Stubbs is playing there, I've been watching most their games on mlb extra innings. They play an excellent brand of ball. So far a lot of good pitching and D, with some power from Votto and Gomes & clutch hitting.

Not sure if they can keep it up for 6 months, but it's fun to watch. The Rangers are in the same boat. Playing well now, just waiting for that bullpen to cave in.

[JustRalph]

I am pleasantly surprised the boys are still in 1st place..........here is an article about them as we start the 2nd half............

Charlie Finley was mentioned in another thread the other day.......his discovery, M.C. Hammer is in Cincy for the Celebration.......''can't touch this" was the theme song of the Reds in 1990 when they went wire to wire to win the World Series under Lou Pinella..............who says baseball teams aren't superstitious? :lol:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100715/SPT04/7160368/REDS-HALL-OF-FAME-WEEKEND

[dav4463]

The Big Red Machine is back!

[Steve 'StatMan']

25 percent of the way through the season, Cincy is in first place over the Cardinals. How long can it last ? Who Knows? But I get to celebrate for a day or so........... :ThmbUp:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tWRTPguW8G8/S7IrqfXVPfI/AAAAAAAACAE/3MXxNNK-dGI/s1600/RedsWeb.jpg


Beats the hell out of Marge Schott!!!

[JustRalph]

Beats the hell out of Marge Schott!!!

That is Marge, circa 1932 :lol: :lol:

[JustRalph]

The Reds are in first place by 5 games going into September

This is incredible..............One month to go..........cross your fingers

[Mineshaft]

love my Reds......

about time i can watch them in October hopefully...

[Mineshaft]

chanceto go up 6 games the Cards lost tonite

[JustRalph]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100830/SPT04/308300105

CINCINNATI – Jay Bruce singled off Trevor Hoffman with two outs in the 10th inning Monday night, rallying the i Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that extended their NL Central lead to a season-high six games.

[dav4463]

Anybody in sports betting that sends out flyers touting that they picked the Reds and Rangers to win their divisions is a liar!

[cj]

Anybody in sports betting that sends out flyers touting that they picked the Reds and Rangers to win their divisions is a liar!

I know plenty that picked the Rangers, but not the Reds.

[rastajenk]

Wow...meaningful games in September. I have forgotten what it's like to experience a pennant race to the finish. :faint:

[melman]

Of all the material I saw before the start of the season both on line and in the Philly marketplace very few (but some) picked the Rangers. Even less picked the Reds, think I saw one or two. However no one that I saw picked the Padres. Bud Black a lock for manager of the year. The Pods upper mangement staff should get lots's of credit for bringing in key relief pitchers also. Quite a turnaround from last years 75 wins.

[ElKabong]

The Reds had 5 Texans in their starting lineup the other nite (Bailey, Janish, Stubbs, Bruce, Nix) vs the Dodgers, then ran in Arthur Rhodes in relief (from the Waco area I believe). Besides being fun to watch, it's like watching a 3rd Tx team on the diamond.

Love watching this team. May or may not be a one year wonder, but very fun to watch

[Mineshaft]

up 7 games..

[rastajenk]

And the Cuban Missile was impressive in his debut last night. Much going on in Redsland to get excited about, for sure.

[PhantomOnTour]

And the Cuban Missile was impressive in his debut last night. Much going on in Redsland to get excited about, for sure.
Chapman hit 105mph in the minors and 103mph a couple of times last night...whoa....that's Sidd Finch type velocity.

[Marshall Bennett]

I'm somewhat surprised at the low attendance for a team playing so well with a 7 game lead . Seldom more than 20,000 in attendance .

[cj's dad]

I'm somewhat surprised at the low attendance for a team playing so well with a 7 game lead . Seldom more than 20,000 in attendance .

The economy ?

[Marshall Bennett]

Not so sure . I see other parks where 35,000+ is common with a team that isn't even in contention . Red's fan were a abundent at one time , where did they go ?

[JustRalph]

Not so sure . I see other parks where 35,000+ is common with a team that isn't even in contention . Red's fan were a abundent at one time , where did they go ?

Do a google search on how the taxpayers got screwed building a football and baseball stadium and you will get a partial answer

[Mineshaft]

Cards got swept


Up 8 games


i think we just won the division this week

[JustRalph]

Cards got swept


Up 8 games


i think we just won the division this week

from your lips to .............

[Valuist]

Chapman hit 105mph in the minors and 103mph a couple of times last night...whoa....that's Sidd Finch type velocity.

103 MPH clocking PLUS Dusty Baker as manager = future Tommy John surgery.

Brings back memories of Wood, Prior and Edinson Volquez.

[kid4rilla]

I'm somewhat surprised at the low attendance for a team playing so well with a 7 game lead . Seldom more than 20,000 in attendance .

Don't worry, the place will be full for playoff baseball!!!!!!!!!

Rolen's all around gem of a game was overshadowed by chapmania, but the glove and the bat make him my reds mvp. No disrespect to joey bag-a-donuts

[melman]

Just a few short years ago (2007) Mutts err Mets had a seven game lead with 17 to play. They finished out of the playoffs. This weekend in St Lou should be a biggie.

Note on Tommy John surg---In this years All Star game the combined staff's of the AL and NL had NINE (9) guys who had undergone "Tommy John". It does not mean "the end of career" for those that have it.

[rrbauer]

I'm somewhat surprised at the low attendance for a team playing so well with a 7 game lead . Seldom more than 20,000 in attendance .

They're all over at River Downs. :lol:

When the Cards came to town and swept them about a month ago I figured the Reds would just fold their tent. Didn't happen. What a contrast between the ages of their starting pitchers compared to their relievers. Watching Gomes get ready to bat is a kick.

[JustRalph]

Cincinnati 79 56 .585

St. Louis 70 63 .526 8.0
Houston 62 72 .463 16.5
Milwaukee 62 73 .459 17.0
Chicago 59 77 .434 20.5
Pittsburgh 45 90 .333 34.0

27 games to go........and I am really sweating this one.........

[cj's dad]

Cincinnati 79 56 .585

St. Louis 70 63 .526 8.0
Houston 62 72 .463 16.5
Milwaukee 62 73 .459 17.0
Chicago 59 77 .434 20.5
Pittsburgh 45 90 .333 34.0

27 games to go........and I am really sweating this one.........

WHY ??? you're not the PHILLIES

[dav4463]

This race is OVER !

[OTM Al]

No team with Dusty Baker at the helm is ever safe. First round playoff loss, but better than was expected, so I guess that's something for the fans who stopped showing up.

[melman]

JR--This weekend should go a long way in determining the NL Central. The Cards are in Atlanta a very tough place to win at. They somehow need to win 2 out of 3 vs the Braves. Why 2 out of 3? because the Reds are at home vs the dreadful Pirates. While Pitt is just bad at home they do at least compete. Earlier in the year they took 2 of 3 from Philly and now 2 of 3 from Atlanta. However on the road they are by FAR the worst team in MLB. So far this year 14-53 yeah that's right only 14 wins. With the Reds having a four game lead in the all important "lost" column, adding a few more games ahead seems a good bet. I would not be down on the Reds for losing four to the Rok's as Coors field is a very tough place to win at. Esp at this time of year. Still interesting in the NL but the AL is IMO over. Set with the Yanks, Rays, Twins and Rangers. It's just who wins the AL East.

[JustRalph]

Thanks for catching me up :ThmbUp:

[melman]

JR---Watch the Reds game tonight as I predict there will be a fight in the Reds dugout. The fight will be among the regulars at the bat rack. They all want to hit leadoff tonight. :lol:

[kid4rilla]

No team with Dusty Baker at the helm is ever safe. First round playoff loss, but better than was expected, so I guess that's something for the fans who stopped showing up.

I'd be happy to bet you on that prediction, if i knew ya :)

[JustRalph]

6 up as of this morning according to MSNBC

[JustRalph]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100911/SPT04/309110082/-Votto-home-run-lifts-Reds-in-10th

[melman]

Reds up by 6 in the all important "lost" column with 15 to play. St Lou still has 17 to play. It's starting to look "lockish" for your Reds JR. They are now on the road to play the Astros a team who has been playing much better baseball. Win that series and I think it's all over. What a battle for NL wild card. Also for home field advantage thruout the playoffs.

1 Phillies 61 lost
2 Reds 64 lost
3 Giants 64 lost
4 Braves 64 lost
5 Padres 64 lost
6 Rok's 66 lost
7 Cards 70 lost

All over in the AL just who will have best record (Twins looking good there) and who wins AL East.

[PhantomOnTour]

Reds may have their first losing month of the season. As a fan that worries me as they head to the playoffs.

[JustRalph]

They have some really tired arms right now, but I will be amazed if they win the division and just make it to the playoffs. With this group of young guys the future is bright. Bob Castellini and Walt Jockety have done a great job.

[JustRalph]

Bronson Arroyo gets his 16th win....... :ThmbUp:

From Cincy Enquirer:

“Hitting is contagious, and it was nice to see us getting production from the bottom of the lineup too,” Baker said. “That was a big game for us, especially since the Cardinals lost.”

The Reds pushed their Central lead to seven games, as St. Louis lost 8-4 to San Diego on Saturday.

The Reds’ magic number for clinching the division is now eight, meaning any combination of Cincinnati wins and St. Louis losses.

In a 5-3 Reds loss Friday, Baker watched his club smack several hard-hit baseballs that were caught. Afterward, Baker said the Reds were going to break out of it “soon.”

Saturday, a crowd of 29,855 fans watched what was actually a come-from-behind Reds win.

Houston took a 1-0 lead on a homer by Carlos Lee in the second inning, but that would be it for the hosts.

[rastajenk]

It's getting closer and closer....I feel a Chris Matthews-like tingle down my leg. :eek:

[JustRalph]

Magic number of 3..............

[Marshall Bennett]

Would love nothing more than to see Reds and Rangers in a world series . What were the odds of that at the beginning of the season ?

[JustRalph]

Magic Number is 1

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100926/SPT04/309260004

[Beachbabe]

Magic Number is 1

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100926/SPT04/309260004


man it didn't take Joey V long to get back in the swing after sitting out a few games. 2 homers & about 5 rbi's in the 2 last games.

[JustRalph]

man it didn't take Joey V long to get back in the swing after sitting out a few games. 2 homers & about 5 rbi's in the 2 last games.

There is MVP talk.......but I doubt it. I wish Josh Hamilton was still there. Can you imagine if they would have had both of them?

Joey V had a Sinus Infection. 5 days of intense sickness from what I read somewhere. Can't believe how he can come back so well.........

Can't wait to hear they have clinched

[Beachbabe]

There is MVP talk.......but I doubt it. I wish Josh Hamilton was still there. Can you imagine if they would have had both of them?

Joey V had a Sinus Infection. 5 days of intense sickness from what I read somewhere. Can't believe how he can come back so well.........

Can't wait to hear they have clinched


Its over Ralph.

Reds -3
Astros -2

Volquez gives up only 2 hits but Chapman gets the win :jump:

[JustRalph]

Thanks Babe! That's a Cincy Joke btw............ :lol: :lol:


I can't believe they did it! I am ecstatic !!!

[Valuist]

Interesting how St. Louis was a great franchise but once Walt Jocketty was shown the door, things have trended downward. So Jocketty ends up in Cincy and right now they appear to be light years ahead of the rest of the field in the NL Central.

[Beachbabe]

Yo Ralphie !!!!

We gotta get just a few more hits than we got tonite :blush:


The Phils may have the 3 best starters in the NL but we have the 3 with the best first names:
Eldison
Bronson
Homer

[JustRalph]

That was hard to watch.....I didn't get much time to watch

But the end of the game was sad

[Valuist]

I don't know if it was Dusty's idea but it seemed like the majority of Reds went up to the plate "taking" a strike. Maybe a good idea against a pitcher with shaky control but a terrible idea against a guy like Halladay. You already had a notorious pitcher umpire (Hirshbeck). Only saw the last 2 innings but when he called a strike on Stubbs in the 8th on a pitch almost in the dirt, it was apparent Hirshbeck wanted to be a part of history too.

[Rookies]

Doc gets quicker too, the better he's moving along. You BETTER be hacking, because you're going to be in an 0-2 hole inside of a minute!

[Beachbabe]

I'm done watching this debacle.

If I wanted to see clowns I would have gone to the circus.

[Dave Schwartz]

The Phils may have the 3 best starters in the NL but we have the 3 with the best first names:
Eldison
Bronson
Homer


Okay, that was great. :lol:

More please.

[Beachbabe]

Okay, that was great. :lol:

More please.

Thanx Dave for appreciating the humor.
The game tonight was soooooooooooo bad, I didn't know whether to cry or laugh at this Stooges-esque exhibition.
The Phillies scored 4 runs in 2 innings with 1 fricken hit (and it was a single).
How do you have 2 innigs where you hit 3 batters; walk a couple more & commit 3 errors.
When Bruce ran past the fly ball, I threw my grandmother at the TV.
She was so pissed, she threw the TV out the window.

[stuball]

Professional PANIC----LOL----and I thought the Brewers were bad..Makes me happy that I won't pay for the honor of attending a pro game.

Stuball

[JustRalph]

I feel bad for bronson arroyo, the reds starter. He did his job and they ran around like keystone cops giving the game away

Sad day

[skate]

Thanx Dave for appreciating the humor.
The game tonight was soooooooooooo bad, I didn't know whether to cry or laugh at this Stooges-esque exhibition.
The Phillies scored 4 runs in 2 innings with 1 fricken hit (and it was a single).
How do you have 2 innigs where you hit 3 batters; walk a couple more & commit 3 errors.
When Bruce ran past the fly ball, I threw my grandmother at the TV.
She was so pissed, she threw the TV out the window.

That's the way the phils play. They must score more runs on fewer hits than any other team.

Sacrafice,walks,hitbAtters type strategy , since thay always "do it" makes for good baseburl.

thank you very much

[skate]

I feel bad for bronson arroyo, the reds starter. He did his job and they ran around like keystone cops giving the game away

Sad day

sad for some, maybe.

rookie errors, what makes the game so good, you cant just walk into Heaven.

big dog gets the bone:) . not over till it's caboodle;)

[Beachbabe]

Does anyone feel that Scott Rolen looks like he's in la-la land.
Besides looking like he's wielding a railroad tie rather than a baseball bat, his "Gold Glove" play at third is akin to 6-year olds playing tee-ball.
He throws to second to catch a speedy Chase Utley (who's already half-way there on the pitch), rather than the surer out at first. Plus, his glove looks like it's made out of cement.

WTF

[skate]

well sure, but he's (scott) overall one of the best, great attitude. he scares me at the plate more so than anyother red.

[JustRalph]

Cincinnati slugger Joey Votto is near unanimous NL MVP

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101122/COL03/11230337/Doc-Votto-is-humble-MVP-superstar

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/40261165/ns/sports-baseball/

http://nbcsportsmedia4.msnbc.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/101118-MVP-711p.grid-5x2.jpg


Both of these guys could have been on the same Reds Team.... :bang:

Great year for two of my Favs........

Let's hope Hamilton gets it.........

[Valuist]

Its obvious the Bengals have zero to do with this thread.

[rastajenk]

...or anything else. :(

[kid4rilla]

Does anyone feel that Scott Rolen looks like he's in la-la land.
Besides looking like he's wielding a railroad tie rather than a baseball bat, his "Gold Glove" play at third is akin to 6-year olds playing tee-ball.
He throws to second to catch a speedy Chase Utley (who's already half-way there on the pitch), rather than the surer out at first. Plus, his glove looks like it's made out of cement.

WTF

Late response here, but although his post season was pitiful, Rolen is the best 3rd baseman i've ever witnessed.

Just needed to say it.....Congrats to Joey, and I cannot believe that Hamilton is gone.

[JustRalph]

http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/11/23/no-insult-to-injury-rangers-outfielder-josh-hamilton-crowned-al-mvp/?iid=moreonnf

[JustRalph]

I started this thread almost exactly a year ago today.

Well, The REDS Swept the Cards this weekend to take a 1.5 game division lead.

It brought them good luck last year.......so .....

Mark this day.......The Reds are in first place !! Again!! :ThmbUp:

[ElKabong]

reds - cards has recently become the most heated rivalry in baseball. From an outsiders view, it surpassed yanks - sawx, and giants- dodgers

[JustRalph]

Dusty Baker fired

Three 90 win seasons out of four

A year left on his contract. I think they should have left him to finish his contract

Thanks Dusty! I had a reason to follow the Reds again......

[rastajenk]

I don't mind this piece of news. Sometimes you just need a shot of different energy, and almost anyone can provide that for this team.