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Post by curbinmann on Sept 18, 2023 20:17:01 GMT -5
I think our miracle season in going to hit a major speed bump this week. We don’t match up well with the twins this week. The pitching match ups are heavily weighted in the twins favor. I think we are going to get swept unfortunately. I hope I’m wrong. I think the only way we could win any of these games is if I bet money on theTwins. I love to be wrong sometimes. This is one of those times.
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Post by curbinmann on Sept 19, 2023 10:51:50 GMT -5
Chicago only half a game ahead of us! This is really down to the wire. Can you believe the Marlins swept the Braves?! Also it doesn’t matter if we finish better than the Cubs if both the Dbacks and the Marlins finish in front of us. We have 10 games left. I’d say we need to win 7 of them to get in, maybe if luck shines even brighter 6 wins but that’s pushing it. We have the tiebreakers in our favor against all the other wildcard contenders except the Giants.
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Post by reds541 on Sept 19, 2023 19:54:18 GMT -5
I guess Ben Lively is simply taking one for the team tonight. He's 31 years old, has a career ERA over 5. Hopefully, he won't be occupying a roster spot next year.
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Post by curbinmann on Sept 19, 2023 20:10:25 GMT -5
I guess Ben Lively is simply taking one for the team tonight. He's 31 years old, has a career ERA over 5. Hopefully, he won't be occupying a roster spot next year. With the injuries we have 2 decent starters. Williamson is servicable and Phillips was light out last night, but We need guys like lively to eat innings so we have a shot in 6 of the 9 games left. The other 3? Who knows?
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Post by reds541 on Sept 19, 2023 21:09:43 GMT -5
I guess Ben Lively is simply taking one for the team tonight. He's 31 years old, has a career ERA over 5. Hopefully, he won't be occupying a roster spot next year. With the injuries we have 2 decent starters. Williamson is servicable and Phillips was light out last night, but We need guys like lively to eat innings so we have a shot in 6 of the 9 games left. The other 3? Who knows? It is absolutely shocking what has happened to our starting pitching this year.
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Post by curbinmann on Sept 20, 2023 11:54:22 GMT -5
With the injuries we have 2 decent starters. Williamson is servicable and Phillips was light out last night, but We need guys like lively to eat innings so we have a shot in 6 of the 9 games left. The other 3? Who knows? It is absolutely shocking what has happened to our starting pitching this year. What’s really shocking is even though it’s a long shot, with all the injuries to the starters, India, McClane, Fraley, Votto, and I’m sure I’m forgetting others, we still have a chance. In addition to the injuries they also went through almost an entire month as a team in one of the worst offensive slumps as a team that I’ve ever seen. It’s really unbelievable if you think about it. A bunch of rookies just going out and when you think they are finally done they show they aren’t.
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Post by reds541 on Sept 20, 2023 12:06:22 GMT -5
It is absolutely shocking what has happened to our starting pitching this year. What’s really shocking is even though it’s a long shot, with all the injuries to the starters, India, McClane, Fraley, Votto, and I’m sure I’m forgetting others, we still have a chance. In addition to the injuries they also went through almost an entire month as a team in one of the worst offensive slumps as a team that I’ve ever seen. It’s really unbelievable if you think about it. A bunch of rookies just going out and when you think they are finally done they show they aren’t. 9 to go. Pulling for them to make it. Wouldn't expect them to go far, but the experience for the young guys would be huge.
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Post by curbinmann on Sept 20, 2023 12:14:04 GMT -5
If anyone is still wondering why Hunter Greene is an absolute bargain with the contract extension just look at the 3rd inning of today’s game. He might get his brains beat out in the fourth, but that 3rd inning is why I believe when it’s all said and done he will be the best pitcher to ever pitch for the Reds.
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Post by Dustrated on Sept 20, 2023 13:43:43 GMT -5
What if this is how it's going to be for Hunter's career? Obviously not every start this bad, but a regular occurrence. I sure hope he figures it out. I want to see him and the Reds succeed. I know he does too. On a positive note, Touchdown Stevenson How much are we paying him? He's our #1, right? Our management sure does make some poor decisions. Such a poor decision.
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Post by curbinmann on Sept 20, 2023 14:34:16 GMT -5
Well fellas it was fun while it lasted. 8 games left. I’d say gotta go at least 7-1 more like 8-0. If we don’t make it I hope they are eliminated before the Cardinal series. It would make me vomit in my mouth to lose to those fucks. On a bright note today’s loss frees up my weekend. I was going to fly out for the series but now I’m going to close my pool instead.
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Post by jeremiah on Sept 20, 2023 18:16:57 GMT -5
Today's loss really hurt.
I was going to go to the game Sat, but now I don't really feel like it. Maybe if they win tmro I'll still go.
They're not out of it yet. Still very possible to get a wildcard spot. Hope they don't give up until it's over.
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Post by reds541 on Sept 20, 2023 20:28:24 GMT -5
Yep, this one will probably do it. Wasted a great game by Greene. Gave up 5 between the 7th and 9th...and 3 in the 9th. Just damn.
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Post by reds541 on Sept 20, 2023 20:30:58 GMT -5
How much are we paying him? He's our #1, right? Our management sure does make some poor decisions. Such a poor decision. Hasn't posted in days...yet waited for his "gotcha" moment. Get a life.
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Post by Dustrated on Sept 21, 2023 10:52:49 GMT -5
Hasn't posted in days...yet waited for his "gotcha" moment. Get a life. LOL the fact that I haven't posted in days is because I have a life you crusty old dork. You take criticism well. The Greene haters deserve to be called out. You probably call Lance's show and bitch about his contract. What a "cat synonym" you are. They guy who for years has been sitting in his rocking chair waiting for the bullpen to blow a game or for Hunter to get beat up so he can post on here tells me to get a life. That is gold.
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Post by reds541 on Sept 21, 2023 19:21:37 GMT -5
Hasn't posted in days...yet waited for his "gotcha" moment. Get a life. LOL the fact that I haven't posted in days is because I have a life you crusty old dork. You take criticism well. The Greene haters deserve to be called out. You probably call Lance's show and bitch about his contract. What a "cat synonym" you are. They guy who for years has been sitting in his rocking chair waiting for the bullpen to blow a game or for Hunter to get beat up so he can post on here tells me to get a life. That is gold. I think your mom's calling you. Better go see what she wants. Don't let her catch you wrapped in your rainbow flag, though, chief.
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