Cubs @ Reds--Game 1

• Terry_Tate

  

  Robert Stephenson, RHP who's commited to Washington.
• Terry_Tate

  

  Lol at the Cubs defense
• dave

  Glad they went the high school route, he's got high upside but they question if his delivery will hold up. Sounds like they might be able to sign him.
• dave

  interesting decision by Dusty there
• swamisez

  

  I stated yesterday that the REds are missing something. Not sure what it is, but there is just something missing that they had last year.
  
  I think the missing piece is Johnny Gomes.
  
  Sad to say, but high energy guy, hits the ball out of the yard. A .190 hitting Gomes is not the same guy that energizes the lineup like the guy we are seeing tonight. I really do think if Gomes gets on track the Reds offense will move like it has the last couple seasons. He is that much of a difference maker.
  
  Ok, call me a lunatic. I like Heisey in the pinch hitting role. I don't think he is an everyday player yet, and the Reds aren't in the position to see if he will be. If they are 10 out in August, sure let Heisey play everyday.
• wildcats20

  

  swamisez;792695 wrote:I stated yesterday that the REds are missing something. Not sure what it is, but there is just something missing that they had last year.
  
  I think the missing piece is Johnny Gomes.
  
  Sad to say, but high energy guy, hits the ball out of the yard. A .190 hitting Gomes is not the same guy that energizes the lineup like the guy we are seeing tonight. I really do think if Gomes gets on track the Reds offense will move like it has the last couple seasons. He is that much of a difference maker.
  
  Ok, call me a lunatic. I like Heisey in the pinch hitting role. I don't think he is an everyday player yet, and the Reds aren't in the position to see if he will be. If they are 10 out in August, sure let Heisey play everyday.

  
  I agree.
  
  This lineup is scary good when Gomes is good. Right now he is bad, but I see signs of him getting better.
• wildcats20

  

  Where was that?!?!
• SportsAndLady

  

  Okay Fukodome, know your roll, strike out bro...it's 8-2
• wildcats20

  

  Nice way to come back after the 2 shitty days against LA.
• dave

  SportsAndLady;792708 wrote:Okay Fukodome, know your roll, strike out bro...it's 8-2

  lmao

  wildcats20;792709 wrote:Nice way to come back after the 2 shitty days against LA.

  yes it was, got to love the cubbies. if only the pirates were still like this.
• dave

  anyone going tomorrow night, wife is working so I might head down there solo
• dave

  Cozart went 5-7 today in the doubleheader, if Edgar is out a couple more days he'll go on the DL and Cozart should get the call.
• se-alum

  

  Is Sappelt still on the DL??
• Heretic

  

  Terry_Tate;792674 wrote:Lol at the Cubs defense

  
  There's nothing quite like a series against the Cubs when you're struggling. They're basically like a mediocre high school team on defense.
  
  "Just put the ball in play and good things will happen!"
• thavoice

  swamisez;792695 wrote:I stated yesterday that the REds are missing something. Not sure what it is, but there is just something missing that they had last year.
  
  I think the missing piece is Johnny Gomes.
  
  Sad to say, but high energy guy, hits the ball out of the yard. A .190 hitting Gomes is not the same guy that energizes the lineup like the guy we are seeing tonight. I really do think if Gomes gets on track the Reds offense will move like it has the last couple seasons. He is that much of a difference maker.
  
  Ok, call me a lunatic. I like Heisey in the pinch hitting role. I don't think he is an everyday player yet, and the Reds aren't in the position to see if he will be. If they are 10 out in August, sure let Heisey play everyday.

  
  I hear that alot from the writers and announcers for the reds, that Gomes is teh spark plug of the team.
  
  They very well could be right as they are around the players more than anyone on here (except for Justincredible who sleeps ouside Votto's window).
  
  Some guys just are the spark plug, some guys are just the glue to the team and that always doesnt have to be the best player.
  
  I guess he was huge for the reds last year....I didnt get to see any games after July 17th so i dont know the full effect of Gomes.
• dave

  se-alum;792906 wrote:Is Sappelt still on the DL??

  yes but he is resuming baseball activities so shouldn't be too far off from being back in the lineup in Louisville
• SportsAndLady

  

  Volqeuz goin with the buzz look, I like it!
• SportsAndLady

  

  Whoops, wrong thread..damn you dave!