ArmyBengal Posted September 30, 2013 Report Posted September 30, 2013 So here we are after 162 games played and find ourselves in a one game win or go home scenario.I don't like it, but it is what it is.Tuesday night at 8pm at the Pirates for the chance to continue in the playoffs.Cueto vs. LirianoI have no idea what to expect and can't even begin to think about calling this one.What Reds team shows up ?? If it's the same one from the last series of the season, they are done.If they win, they travel to St. Louis to start the 5 game series Thursday.If they lose, they travel to the airport and take their asses home.Here's to hoping we see them in St. Louis Thursday.GO REDS !!! Quote
skyline Posted September 30, 2013 Report Posted September 30, 2013 This reminds me of the 1990 season when I stayed up all night (big deal when you're in elementary school!) watching the Reds and Pirates battle it out.Here's hoping the good guys come out on top! I could use some good sports news... Quote
ArmyBengal Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Posted September 30, 2013 I guess we should be happy they have this chance to begin with.There are many teams that would like to be in their position, but will be watching from home. Quote
COB Posted September 30, 2013 Report Posted September 30, 2013 Tribe is in as well. I bought tickets (nosebleed) for the tribe's first home game in the divisional series, should they win the wild card game. My baseball crazed 9 year-old will get to miss school the next day if it turns out to be on a weeknight. Could have just bought the wild card game, but, should they lose the WC game, I didn't want to be there and watch their season end. Even if they lose the series game there will still be hope. Yes, my bengalfandom has informed my Tribe fandom. Quote
Stripes Posted September 30, 2013 Report Posted September 30, 2013 It'd sure be nice to see Cueto last beyond the third inning. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Posted September 30, 2013 Yeah, I've had flashbacks to last years playoff game against the Giants.Oh what could have been. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Posted October 1, 2013 Well, tonight's the night.Here's to hoping the Reds make it happen.I really hope to come on the board tomorrow and start a playoff thread for this Thursday !!!GO REDS !!! Quote
Stripes Posted October 2, 2013 Report Posted October 2, 2013 Pretty terrible first at bat for Bruce. Whiffed on the same pitch three times in a row. Quote
Stripes Posted October 2, 2013 Report Posted October 2, 2013 lol the Pirates are baby slapping lucky singles. not our night Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Posted October 2, 2013 Not looking like it's going to happen at this point. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Posted October 2, 2013 Marshall in for Cueto in the bottom of the 4th.I'm going to bed. Quote
cincyhokie Posted October 2, 2013 Report Posted October 2, 2013 Marshall in for Cueto in the bottom of the 4th.I'm going to bed.You're missing it! The comeback!Just kidding. We suck. Game was over in the second inning. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Posted October 2, 2013 Glad I didn't stay up to see Choo, Votto, Phillips, Bruce, Cozart, Hannigan and Frasier go a collective 3-25.I see Ludwick had 3 hits.When Cueto gave up that 2nd dinger I told my wife she could change the channel if she wanted.The frustration continues for Cincinnati sports fans.There will be some interesting moves this offseason I think.I did have a good time going down to the ballpark this year and watched some really good games.Here's to hoping for more of that next season and a team that will get us back there again.GO REDS !!! Quote
skyline Posted October 2, 2013 Report Posted October 2, 2013 It'll be an interesting offseason. Clearly Choo tops the list.But, really...we have a good and talented roster. It's not like football where upgrades are clear and obvious. It's almost a situation where the solution is for our guys to simply...play...better? Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Posted October 2, 2013 Yeah, as much as I like Hamilton's speed, I would prefer Choo remain.What he did (for the most part) in that leadoff role was night and day from last season.I recall a time or two seeing an outfield with Choo in left, Hamilton in center, and Bruce in right.I would be good with seeing that next year.Another question is, was this Arroyo's last year in Cincinnati ??Cingrani is obviously going to make the rotation next year, so what gives ??Cozart and Frasier are about what you would expect, but I find myself wanting to see more consistency.I suppose that could be said with almost any of them at one point in time of the season or another, but those two seem to stand out.Also, I absolutely love Hannigan BEHIND the plate. AT the plate with a bat in his hand ?? Not so much. Quote
skyline Posted October 2, 2013 Report Posted October 2, 2013 Also, I absolutely love Hannigan BEHIND the plate. AT the plate with a bat in his hand ?? Not so much.He's been a solid hitter in years past. Frazier has been an excellent defensive 3rd baseman. Between the two of them, I'd part with Cozart, but then...who is actually out there that would be a clear upgrade?Really, we need two things:1) Healthy pitchers. 2) More consistency at the plate. We have a lot of good hitters, but they are either off or on. There doesn't seem to be any in between. But, this really seems to come down to our hitters needing to rethink their approach rather than just ditching them and finding new guys. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Posted October 2, 2013 Oh, don't get me wrong I like the guys on the roster, but like you, I want more consistency at the plate.That would solve a lot of problems. I recall looking at the lineup at the beginning of the season and going "WOW" !!!We got that every here and there, but there were times when we didn't and when we needed it most, it was nowhere to be found.What gives with Cueto ?? When he's healthy, he's great. When he's not, well, you know.I simply don't know what to make of him at this point. I know Dusty likes him.Then there's Dusty. I'm not one to simply hate Dusty because it appears to be the cool thing to do.I am curious however, to see what happens with him moving forward. The players seem to really like him.That can be both a good and bad thing. Quote
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