12 Oct 12
Originally posted by no1marauderTo bad the reds lost 🙁
I really kept thinking that Romo was going to finally make a mistake and Jay would do a fist pumping trot around the bases like when he hit the walk off that clinched the division in 2010. Alas it was not to be.
The Reds didn't roll over and fought back tenaciously but just couldn't get enough big hits to quite get it done. It's a disappointi ...[text shortened]... o the other posters for making this an interesting (if a little bit overoptimistic) thread.
13 Oct 12
Originally posted by shortcircuitReports are that Jocketty has already offered a "short term" contract.
Are the Reds going to bring Dusty back????
I am neither a Dusty hater or a Dusty admirer. His lineup decisions are questionable and he sometimes stays too long with a starter, but, in general, he's an OK manager who seems to have the respect of his players. His coaching staff, esp. Price, seems very good. I can live with him getting a new contract or with the Reds getting a new manager as long as its not a retread one. But I think Dusty will be back next year.
13 Oct 12
Originally posted by no1marauderDusty is only OK and benefited from an awesome lineup. He'll be back and will do OK. Needs to learn to pull starters sooner.
Reports are that Jocketty has already offered a "short term" contract.
I am neither a Dusty hater or a Dusty admirer. His lineup decisions are questionable and he sometimes stays too long with a starter, but, in general, he's an OK manager who seems to have the respect of his players. His coaching staff, esp. Price, seems very good. I can ...[text shortened]... ing a new manager as long as its not a retread one. But I think Dusty will be back next year.
13 Oct 12
Originally posted by scacchipazzoThe "awesome lineup" was only 9th in Runs scored, 9th in BA and 12th in OBP.
Dusty is only OK and benefited from an awesome lineup. He'll be back and will do OK. Needs to learn to pull starters sooner.
They were 3rd in HRs, helped by GABP where they hit about 60% of their round trippers.
Overall, the offense was about average this year. The Reds won with pitching and defense.
13 Oct 12
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Originally posted by no1marauderRegardless it is an awesome lineup that would have made noise had they not lost their ace and advanced. After all pitching and defense win championships. Slugging is somewhat of an overrated stat!
The "awesome lineup" was only 9th in Runs scored, 9th in BA and 12th in OBP.
They were 3rd in HRs, helped by GABP where they hit about 60% of their round trippers.
Overall, the offense was about average this year. The Reds won with pitching and defense.
14 Oct 12
Originally posted by scacchipazzoThere is no evidence that pitching/defense is more important than offense in winning championships. And slugging pct is second only to OBP in important basic statistics for hitters.
Regardless it is an awesome lineup that would have made noise had they not lost their ace and advanced. After all pitching and defense win championships. Slugging is somewhat of an overrated stat!
14 Oct 12
Originally posted by no1marauderClassy post in reaction to what must have been a devastating end to the season.
I really kept thinking that Romo was going to finally make a mistake and Jay would do a fist pumping trot around the bases like when he hit the walk off that clinched the division in 2010. Alas it was not to be.
The Reds didn't roll over and fought back tenaciously but just couldn't get enough big hits to quite get it done. It's a disappointi ...[text shortened]... o the other posters for making this an interesting (if a little bit overoptimistic) thread.
Maybe you could bring some of that classiness to Debates? 😉
15 Oct 12
Originally posted by no1marauderCINCINNATI -- Dusty Baker missed the Cincinnati Reds' division title celebration, still recovering from a heart issue and a mini-stroke in a Chicago hospital. One win away from the NL championship series and another celebration, he came up short.
Reports are that Jocketty has already offered a "short term" contract.
I am neither a Dusty hater or a Dusty admirer. His lineup decisions are questionable and he sometimes stays too long with a starter, but, in general, he's an OK manager who seems to have the respect of his players. His coaching staff, esp. Price, seems very good. I can ...[text shortened]... ing a new manager as long as its not a retread one. But I think Dusty will be back next year.
The Reds are giving him another chance to take his team deep into the postseason.
The 63-year-old manager agreed to a two-year contract extension Monday, the same length as his last deal. The Reds have won the NL Central title in two of the last three years under Baker, losing in the first round of the playoffs.