ArmyBengal Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 After taking a beating at the hands of the last place Blue Jays to the tune of 14-1, is anyone ready to call it ??Our pitching is still as pathetic as ever with our two aces, in Harang and Arroyo, getting pounded everytime they take the mound. Our pitching prospects have yet to produce with any type of consistency. How is it this lineup has such a problem producing runs ?? Seriously, look at the Reds lineup and tell me how we can't put more than two runs on the board against a last place team and others throughout this season ?? I believe there is a bigger issue with this team beyond the fact they are young. I don't know if it's coaching or something else, but something is definitely wrong. They have lost 7 of their last 9 and 11 of their last 16. Quite the slump. Some of the players slumps are getting crazy as well. Dunn is now 7 for his last 57. Are you kidding me ?? Hell, our whizkid Bruce isn't doing that well either.I still think the Reds are suffering from the youth effect, but something has to give with this team. It should be a constant "progression" not "regression"... I'm still holding out hope and constantly root for the Reds, but D*MN already !!! This is the type of loss that can take the wind completely out of a team.WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregstephens Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 After taking a beating at the hands of the last place Blue Jays to the tune of 14-1, is anyone ready to call it ??Our pitching is still as pathetic as ever with our two aces, in Harang and Arroyo, getting pounded everytime they take the mound. Our pitching prospects have yet to produce with any type of consistency. How is it this lineup has such a problem producing runs ?? Seriously, look at the Reds lineup and tell me how we can't put more than two runs on the board against a last place team and others throughout this season ?? I believe there is a bigger issue with this team beyond the fact they are young. I don't know if it's coaching or something else, but something is definitely wrong. They have lost 7 of their last 9 and 11 of their last 16. Quite the slump. Some of the players slumps are getting crazy as well. Dunn is now 7 for his last 57. Are you kidding me ?? Hell, our whizkid Bruce isn't doing that well either.I still think the Reds are suffering from the youth effect, but something has to give with this team. It should be a constant "progression" not "regression"... I'm still holding out hope and constantly root for the Reds, but D*MN already !!! This is the type of loss that can take the wind completely out of a team. WHODEY !!!Oh, yeah. They are dead last in what was supposed to be a weak division, even though it's not. They can't do better than one or two game winning streaks and, offensively, no one is producing. They have no shot at a wild card with the Cardinals/Cubs, Phillies/Marlins hanging around. Not gonna happen. And don't get me started on that unnatural man-love thing Dusty Baker and Corey Patterson have going on that is ruining this freaking team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPimp Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Seems like they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I think we'll be making major changes come all-star break... It's a long season guys. It will get worse before it gets better. Two years, we'll lead the division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 It's a long season guys. It will get worse before it gets better.Frankly I can't see how that is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 It's a long season guys. It will get worse before it gets better.Frankly I can't see how that is possible. I kinda meant right now as being the "worse." It will get better, this is a YOUNG team once you get past a few vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurmanation Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 It's a long season guys. It will get worse before it gets better.Frankly I can't see how that is possible. I kinda meant right now as being the "worse." It will get better, this is a YOUNG team once you get past a few vets.You know what i love about this site, i'm a die hard Bengals fan, but like 90% of you guys are Reds fans and im a true blue jay at heart, lol so i have to say it;14-1?? WHAAAAAAAAAT?!!!Another smackdown is coming tonight don't worry boys that 14-1 won't look that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 U gotta stick with your home team. Good job for the Jays. They beat one of the worst teams in baseball! LOL... Both the Reds and the Jays are in bad shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Well, Bruce made it happen in extras last night and Volquez is on the mound tonight. Looks like the Reds are in good shape to win the series against the Jays. That being said, big freakin deal...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurmanation Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Well, Bruce made it happen in extras last night and Volquez is on the mound tonight. Looks like the Reds are in good shape to win the series against the Jays. That being said, big freakin deal...WHODEY !!!Hey, hey, hey, hey! May i remind you that this is the team had not one but TWO back to back championships.PLUS we got V-Dub and hes much better then KGJ right now, KGJ is way past his prime. He was sick back when KGJ baseball came out for N64 in like 96 lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 For the first time this year Volquez got roughed up and they took the loss. No big suprise... Oh well.WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Well they are getting Jerry and KEP. back soon so that wil help. Will see what Daryle does tonight against CLEVE. and maybe trade DUNN for something...Theres got to be some market for him. A power hitting right handed non-fielding slow strightout leading outfielder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinc1129 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 There's still a lot of baseball left to be played. I know it's been said a million times already this season, but if they can just do well on this next road trip against the Cubs and Brewers, they could go into the All Star break with momentum, and right in the division race. The way they have played on the road this year, it's doubtful, but stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Their pitching is just to inconsistent and they can't put runs on the board. To many strong teams in the Division...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Well the good news is the Reds just swept the Nationals this weekend. They've won seven out of their last 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hey this team is coming together real good right now and ive seen stranger things happen in baseball. Realy big series tuesday against CUBBIES then at Mil. so cross your fingers and toes cuz its gonna get HOT .....GO REDS....GO Os.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Loved seeing Volquez get another win and the Reds get the sweep, but that is what should happen when playing a team as poor as the Nationals. WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinc1129 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Loved seeing Volquez get another win and the Reds get the sweep, but that is what should happen when playing a team as poor as the Nationals. WHODEY !!!Yeah, I agree, but a sweep is a sweep, and they can sure use that momentum going into Chicago.Speaking of Volquez, I really thought he had a chance to start in the All Star game. I should have known they would have gone with Webb though. Regardless, he's had a great first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Yeah, I agree, but a sweep is a sweep, and they can sure use that momentum going into Chicago.The Cubbies have been stumbling as of late. As long as the Reds come out of Chicago with at least a split in the series, they'll be doing okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Three at the Cubs and then three at the Brewers. If they could somehow come out of that six game stint on the plus side of things, that woud be nice. They go against the Mets and Padres after that, so we will see. I still say the other teams in the Central are better and there is no chance the Reds could get the wildcard... Still rooting for them and happy when they win some games though.WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 WHODEY !!!Hard to split three game series ain't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Well at least the bats came alive for the Reds in Chicago today and they avoided a sweep with a 12-7 win. Seven homers for Cincy including Juniors 605th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Always nice to see Jr. hit one out every here and there. Looking forward to him passing Sosa on the list !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Always nice to see Jr. hit one out every here and there. Looking forward to him passing Sosa on the list !!!I'm with you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Always nice to see Jr. hit one out every here and there. Looking forward to him passing Sosa on the list !!!I'm with you there! Man, Griffy's FAT. Why did he let himself go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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