With Volquez getting the start tonight, the Reds will hopefully be able to snap a five-game losing streak that can only be described as embarrassing. Losing as bad as they did to the Rockies at home is simply unacceptable, especially since the Reds have such a good record at Great American Ballpark and the Rockies aren't exactly a World Series team this year. The Reds were outscored 23-3 in the final series of the last homestand, including a 11-0 shutout. The offense this year has been nothing but inconsistent, making being a Reds fan so hit-and-miss. When the team is functioning according to their talent level, the Reds play great baseball and are a fun team to watch, but it's hard not to become disconnected as a fan during these frustrating cold streaks. It's no secret that the Reds are not a playoff caliber team this year, but I know they aren't as bad as their record indicates. All the ingredients are there, it's just a matter of putting it all together at the same time, a task much easier said than done but something all teams who want to win must be able to do consistently.
Owner Bob Castellini traveled to Houston to see his team play the Astros and maybe provide a little moral support. More accurately, I think his appearance at a game on the road two days before the trade deadline was meant to keep the players on their toes and make them fear for their jobs. Arroyo, who has been the center of many trade rumors, got the start in front of Castellini. Last week, Bronson made it clear he didn't want to be traded, and I doubt he will be. Even with all the rumors surrounding Griffey Jr. and Dunn, I don't see the Reds making any huge deals in the next day.
In other news, I was down in the dumps earlier this morning about the losing ways of the Reds, so I searched "1990 world series reds" in youtube and found some uplifting videos. Most notably a video from Nazi Germany. Even Hitler is upset with how poorly the Reds are playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoF3SbtYR20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk_zLsEh2YM&feature=related
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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griffey goes to the white sox.....thats fine. the reds losing is just as routine as the national anthem being played before the game. when it all comes down to it, they just need to get their shit together and stop pitching like a bunch of nancy's.... COME ON REDS! give cincinnati something to look forward to other than the cyclones......christ almighty
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