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05 Apr 09
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Another disastrous loss as Harang gets shelled and the Reds make Sowers look like a reincarnation of Cy Young. At this point, lineup changes are looking like re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
But it's a long season; hopefully the pitching can get out of its present funk. Homer Bailey gets his first shot tomorrow.
02 Jul 09
Joey Votto is God.
A 4 for 6 day capped off by a game winning, bases loaded with 2 out, single in the bottom of the 10 (after Nix and Hairston had failed to get the run in). Jay Bruce throws out the potential winning run at the plate in the top of the tenth. Great game! Too bad there was no TV coverage and I had to follow the play by play on the web.ðŸ˜
Anyway, the Reds have won 4 of 5 and are back over .500 by a game.
03 Jul 09
Originally posted by no1marauderSpeaking of Joey Votto, why not give him some people on base ahead of him like Dickerson and Hanigan? For that matter, I would settle for Janish. I think both Dickerson and Hanigan have a shot of rookie of the year if only given enough at bats!!
Joey Votto is God.
A 4 for 6 day capped off by a game winning, bases loaded with 2 out, single in the bottom of the 10 (after Nix and Hairston had failed to get the run in). Jay Bruce throws out the potential winning run at the plate in the top of the tenth. Great game! Too bad there was no TV coverage and I had to follow the play by play on the web.ðŸ˜
Anyway, the Reds have won 4 of 5 and are back over .500 by a game.
Tomorrow the Reds sent out Bailey to the mound. Hope he has learned to throw strikes.
03 Jul 09
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Originally posted by whodeyDickerson has led off in 2 of the last 5 games (against 2 of the 3 righties). Taveras had a couple of good games and brought his average up and Dusty is reluctant to give up on his speed and defense. Hanish is just too slow to bat 2nd and Janisch was given a shot at SS (5 starts in a row) but didn't hit a lick. I expect to see Dickerson batting 1st or 2nd this entire weekend; the Cards are throwing all right handers.
Speaking of Joey Votto, why not give him some people on base ahead of him like Dickerson and Hanigan? For that matter, I would settle for Janish. I think both Dickerson and Hanigan have a shot of rookie of the year if only given enough at bats!!
Tomorrow the Reds sent out Bailey to the mound. Hope he has learned to throw strikes.
Bailey's always "fun" to watch. We get two relatively weak starters against us before facing Carpenter on Sunday. This is a big series to show the Reds can hang in the race.
EDIT: When's EE going to be called up? His minor league rehab is already 11 games, which seems a lot considering how we're struggling offensively. He's not tearing it up; .270 with 2 HRs and 8 RBI, but based on past performance, he'd be an offensive upgrade at 3B (and a power bat).
04 Jul 09
After a devastating loss last night (Bailey pitched great, but our normally solid bullpen blew up), the Reds won a nice game today. Another strong pitching performance by Owings who added a HR and God (also known as Joey Votto) had a 3B and HR.
whodey, what do you think of Dusty's top of the lineup the last few days with Dickerson 1st and Taveras 2nd? I like it; if Dickerson can get on, they can use Taveras' bunting ability effectively.
EE was back in the lineup and though he went 0 for 4, I still think he's an offensive. Janisch's big 9th inning error last night doesn't help his chances of getting playing time at SS; I think Dusty's will probably be playing Hairston there for a while.
04 Jul 09
Originally posted by no1marauderHanigan should at least bat behind Votto. To put him further down in the order is simply insane.
Dickerson has led off in 2 of the last 5 games (against 2 of the 3 righties). Taveras had a couple of good games and brought his average up and Dusty is reluctant to give up on his speed and defense. Hanish is just too slow to bat 2nd and Janisch was given a shot at SS (5 starts in a row) but didn't hit a lick. I expect to see Dickerson batting 1st or 2n ...[text shortened]... BI, but based on past performance, he'd be an offensive upgrade at 3B (and a power bat).
Bailey was the bright spot even though they lost. It show promise for the future.
AS for EE, what can I say, they need a new 3rd baseman and Rosales ain't it. Perhaps he is an upgrade from Rosoles, but that's not saying much. In fact, I have seen him long eough to know that I am through with him. Perhaps he put up better numbers in the past, but I have never been a fan.
04 Jul 09
Originally posted by no1marauderWith this line up, I suppse it is as good as any. My only contention is that if Hanigan could bat before Votto, even though he is slower, we would have more people on base than not when he is at bat.
whodey, what do you think of Dusty's top of the lineup the last few days with Dickerson 1st and Taveras 2nd? I like it; if Dickerson can get on, they can use Taveras' bunting ability effectively.
EE was back in the lineup and though he went 0 for 4, I still think he's an offensive. Janisch's big 9th inning error last ...[text shortened]... g playing time at SS; I think Dusty's will probably be playing Hairston there for a while.[/b]
As for Dickerson, as you know I like him more than I do Taveras. Dickerson is the future as where Taveras is just filler and a flash in the pan at the beginning of the year. Also, I see great potential in Dickerson and think he is a possible star of the future. I realize he can't hit lefties that well, as demonstrated today, but if he does not consistantly face them he never will be able to hit them.
As for Janish, I kinda feel the same way about him as I do Dickerson. For examle, Gonzo is just filler right now and will not improve as where Janish is more of an unknown. Of course he will make mistakes early on and cost you ball games but if he is not in there consistantly, how can he ever excel? Having said that, I don't feel the same way about him as I do Dickerson. I think the Reds need to seriously contemplate both a new third baseman as well as a SS. Assuming they do this, I think they will be OK.
04 Jul 09
Originally posted by whodeyThe problem with Hanigan is he has no pop and doesn't hit with men in scoring position either (5 for 26; .192). His average is higher than Hernandez's but Ramon is batting .333 with RISP. Phillips is on pace for over 100 RBIs so he has to bat somewhere in the middle of the lineup.
Hanigan should at least bat behind Votto. To put him further down in the order is simply insane.
Bailey was the bright spot even though they lost. It show promise for the future.
AS for EE, what can I say, they need a new 3rd baseman and Rosales ain't it. Perhaps he is an upgrade from Rosoles, but that's not saying much. In fact, I have seen him lon ...[text shortened]... through with him. Perhaps he put up better numbers in the past, but I have never been a fan.
Carpenter's going to be tough tomorrow and Arroyo's been getting rocked lately. We'd be playing with house money if we hadn't blown it Friday.:'(
04 Jul 09
Originally posted by whodeyTaveras is the same age as Dickerson. I agree that Dickerson looks like a better all around player, but Taveras is a really good CF, base stealer and bunter. Both of them in the lineup is nice, but then we're benching Gomes who's been hitting lately. Too bad none of them can play SS ........................... Maybe they could rotate those three and Bruce, so they all get approximately equal playing time as long as Gomes is hitting.
With this line up, I suppse it is as good as any. My only contention is that if Hanigan could bat before Votto, even though he is slower, we would have more people on base than not when he is at bat.
As for Dickerson, as you know I like him more than I do Taveras. Dickerson is the future as where Taveras is just filler and a flash in the pan at the begin ...[text shortened]... ate both a new third baseman as well as a SS. Assuming they do this, I think they will be OK.
I guess I haven't seen EE enough to give up on him. I'd prefer Janisch to Hairston at SS, but Dusty likes Hairston. You're right; after this season they should think about a new SS; Gonzo's a really good fielder, but doesn't hit a lick.
06 Jul 09
Originally posted by no1marauderI had no idea that Dicerson was as old as Taveras. 😳
Taveras is the same age as Dickerson. I agree that Dickerson looks like a better all around player, but Taveras is a really good CF, base stealer and bunter. Both of them in the lineup is nice, but then we're benching Gomes who's been hitting lately. Too bad none of them can play SS ........................... Maybe they could rotate those three and Bruc ...[text shortened]... they should think about a new SS; Gonzo's a really good fielder, but doesn't hit a lick.
Anyhew, I still think he is the future as where Taveras is just filler. Taveras, although fast, has had issues with judging fly balls in the outfield and had a similar problem yesterday. In addition, he is not as talented offensively as Dickerson in my opinon. But I suppose I can live with him when the Reds also put in the line up people such as EE and Gonzo. In other words, they have bigger fish to fry.
On a more somber note, it seems that Arroyo is now playing about as well as he can sing. I now view him as their 5th starter even though I'm sure Crusty would disagree. I think perhaps its time he moved on....
06 Jul 09
Originally posted by whodeyI've been thinking the same thing about Arroyo. If he keeps pitching this poorly, I think they should trade him after Volquez comes back from the DL. Some contender is always willing to pick up a starter and Bailey might as well stay in the rotation along with Cueto, Harang, Owings (who's been pitching well lately) and Volquez.
I had no idea that Dicerson was as old as Taveras. 😳
Anyhew, I still think he is the future as where Taveras is just filler. Taveras, although fast, has had issues with judging fly balls in the outfield and had a similar problem yesterday. In addition, he is not as talented offensively as Dickerson in my opinon. But I suppose I can live with him when ...[text shortened]... h starter even though I'm sure Crusty would disagree. I think perhaps its time he moved on....
07 Jul 09
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The Reds just made history. It is the first time in their history that they lost by 20 points or more. 😳 What can I say other than when you suit up against a big money team like the Phillies, welcome to the major leagues Cincinnati!!
Ok, so when does college football begin again?
07 Jul 09
Originally posted by whodeyPoints? This is baseball, whodey. They score 'runs', not 'points.'
The Reds just made history. It is the first time in their history that they lost by 20 points or more. 😳 What can I say other than when you suit up against a big money team like the Phillies, welcome to the major leagues Cincinnati!!
Ok, so when does college football begin again?
07 Jul 09
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Originally posted by rwingettNo the Reds score points, their opponents score runs. Thats what I was trying to say. No wonder they do so poorly every game. 😛
They score 'runs', not 'points.'
Thanks so much for the correction. Where would I be without you?
I guess I was just longing for college football so I said points instead of runs. Now considering I am a Reds fan, can you blame me?