Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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Originally Posted by
Falls City Beer
He will, but I don't think it's going to be the crash landing that folks suspect. His stuff is for real, and the home run ball isn't what it used to be.
The home run ball still counts as at least one run for the hitting team. Without a lot of mess. Pirates are hitting them, the Reds might try one or two.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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NebraskaRed
Homer's looking pretty good today (despite the one mistake last inning)
True, but 50 pitches through 3 is not going to save the bullpen. Given usage in last two days and 11 games in the next 10 days, that is important.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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Originally Posted by
Kc61
The home run ball still counts as at least one run for the hitting team. Without a lot of mess. Pirates are hitting them, the Reds might try one or two.
I don't think I was clear. The arg. is that Locke has too low HR rate, and that it's bound to correct. It will, but not as dramatically as it would 10 years ago.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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RED VAN HOT
True, but 50 pitches through 3 is not going to save the bullpen. Given usage in last two days and 11 games in the next 10 days, that is important.
I expect we'll see Partch today.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
Here's a thought for all free swingers (Heisey, Bruce, Frazier, BP...bench)...if strike 1 is a pinpoint strike on the corner....the next pitch is going to look just like that pitch.....but fall to the dirt.
Hope this helps.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
This guy is a good pitcher.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
Reds offense in hiding again?...1 run and 7 hits in the last 11 innings.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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Ironman92
This guy is a good pitcher.
I agree. He's impressed me more than Cole (so far). He has good stuff and Leake like savvy (minus Leake's control).
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
Dodgers pounding Wash again, 6-0, 2nd inning. Dodgers can be in first after today if AZ loses.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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Originally Posted by
Falls City Beer
I don't think I was clear. The arg. is that Locke has too low HR rate, and that it's bound to correct. It will, but not as dramatically as it would 10 years ago.
Sorry, didn't understand your point. I don't know much about Locke so I have no view on it.
But here is something I do have a view on. Corky Miller has been a great organization guy for the Reds. But it is inconceivable that he is playing this game.
Not sure if Mesoraco's back was acting up, but against the main competitors you have to have 8 hitters in the lineup.
The Reds really messed up the catcher position this season. Given Hanigan's wear and tear and given Mes' relative lack of experience, this team needed to have a Navarro type in the wings.
I hope Corky proves me wrong and hits two grand slams today. But c'mon, Walt.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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Originally Posted by
40YrRedsFan
Dodgers pounding Wash again, 6-0, 2nd inning. Dodgers can be in first after today if AZ loses.
NL West is a mess this season.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
And that pitch was moving.
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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Originally Posted by
Ironman92
This guy is a good pitcher.
I agree. Homer Bailey sure is :)
Re: Reds vs. Pirates 7/21/2013
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Originally Posted by
Kc61
Sorry, didn't understand your point. I don't know much about Locke so I have no view on it.
But here is something I do have a view on. Corky Miller has been a great organization guy for the Reds. But it is inconceivable that he is playing this game.
Not sure if Mesoraco's back was acting up, but against the main competitors you have to have 8 hitters in the lineup.
The Reds really messed up the catcher position this season. Given Hanigan's wear and tear and given Mes' relative lack of experience, this team needed to have a Navarro type in the wings.
I hope Corky proves me wrong and hits two grand slams today. But c'mon, Walt.
The Reds' faith in Mesoraco was totally unwarranted IMO. That was their biggest gaffe. Definitely.