17 Sep 12
Reds have been playing a bit sluggishly lately with the big lead, but they've gotten the magic number down to 5 and trail the Nats for the best record by only 1 1/2 games. They won in 11 yesterday with Broxton getting the save. After a rocky start with the Reds he's been gold for the last 3 weeks; 10 appearances, 10 IP, 0 runs, 10 Ks and 1 BB.
17 Sep 12
Originally posted by no1marauderYou may need him unless they can breathe some life back into Chapman's arm again.
Reds have been playing a bit sluggishly lately with the big lead, but they've gotten the magic number down to 5 and trail the Nats for the best record by only 1 1/2 games. They won in 11 yesterday with Broxton getting the save. After a rocky start with the Reds he's been gold for the last 3 weeks; 10 appearances, 10 IP, 0 runs, 10 Ks and 1 BB.
17 Sep 12
Originally posted by shortcircuitWe're going to need him as an 8th inning guy in any event, but Chapman's shoulder (not arm) seems to be getting better. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8379068/cincinnati-reds-closer-aroldis-chapman-says-tired-shoulder-better
You may need him unless they can breathe some life back into Chapman's arm again.
The Reds are probably going to be very cautious with his use nonetheless over the last two weeks with such a big lead. But I'd expect him to be closing again soon.
17 Sep 12
Originally posted by no1marauderI think you would agree, without Chapman, the Reds have a problem.
We're going to need him as an 8th inning guy in any event, but Chapman's shoulder (not arm) seems to be getting better. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8379068/cincinnati-reds-closer-aroldis-chapman-says-tired-shoulder-better
The Reds are probably going to be very cautious with his use nonetheless over the last two weeks with such a big lead. But I'd expect him to be closing again soon.
Obviously Broxton is not chopped liver, be he also isn't Chapman.
Did you notice those AAA players in Houston took 3 of 4 from the Phillies on the
heels of taking a series with the Reds in Cincy?
Not sure how long it will last, but some of these kids want to stay up here.
Originally posted by shortcircuitall this jive talk concerning a game of rounders.
I think you would agree, without Chapman, the Reds have a problem.
Obviously Broxton is not chopped liver, be he also isn't Chapman.
Did you notice those AAA players in Houston took 3 of 4 from the Phillies on the
heels of taking a series with the Reds in Cincy?
Not sure how long it will last, but some of these kids want to stay up here.
23 Sep 12
Originally posted by no1marauderI guess there is something more than an irregular heartbeat the doctors are
Speier managed again yesterday. It sounds like Dusty might not be back for a few more days. Shame he wasn't with them when they clinched.
concerned with. I am sure the stress of a pennant race has not been great on him.
I hope he is able to get past this, and get back into the dugout.
26 Sep 12
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Originally posted by shortcircuitI heard Dusty had a mini stroke.
I guess there is something more than an irregular heartbeat the doctors are
concerned with. I am sure the stress of a pennant race has not been great on him.
I hope he is able to get past this, and get back into the dugout.
Even he can't believe their success it seems. 😛
Prayers go out to ya Dusty.