Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

Looks as if Phillips is getting a day to rest the hammy.

Cozart SS
Stubbs CF
Votto 1B
Bruce RF
Rolen 3B
Heisey LF
Harris 2B
Mesoraco C
Bailey P

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

Why was Leake skipped or flipped?

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

Today would be a good day for Willie Harris to bust out of his 0 for his last 12 years slump.

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

He wasn't. He goes tomorrow.

The rotation has been Cueto, Latos, Arroyo, Bailey, Leake.

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

thanks, I see that now, thought it was leake then bailey.

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I know people are going to think this is a hater question, but why is Harris hitting in front of Mesoraco? Does anyone think he is a better hitter? Why must the catcher bat 8th?

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

I can guess a couple things....

1) Mesoraco in front of Harris negates Harris' speed.

2) If Mesoraco can continue his hot hitting, you allow Bailey to sacrifice (not swing away) which gives the top of your order scoring opportunities.

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

I would offer this.

1)We just saw Mesoraco enter the game as a pinch runner. He does not lumber like most catchers.

2) You want to get your hot hitters more opportunites to hit not less. If Bruce, Rolen or Heisey are in scoring position, who is more likely to drive them in at this point in the season - Harris or Mesoraco?

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

To ensure the Reds' first winning streak of the season I am having this for lunch.

https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/im...vIl552NYRiDaPg

Without Phillips it's fine.....team has been more all-around functional the past two

Honestly would take Janish over Harris

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

Simple Bakermetrics, my friend.

But why am I having to tell you that?

Also, Ludwick out...

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

You, of all people....:rolleyes:

"Catcher bats 8th, dude."

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

Hearken back to your days in Geometry. They would give you a Theorem and then give you the Proof.

Theorem: Catcher bats 8th, dude.

I have that memorized. And after a little searching, I think I may have just come up with the proof.

Proof: “I don’t know it just comes to me,” Baker said. “It comes to me. I trust what comes to me.”

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/page/2/

Now I am feeling much better about it.

Re: Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20
 

I'm glad somebody notice Ludstick was benched...the RBI team leader with a lot fewer ABs and he rides pine? What the hell is wrong with Baker? Can't he tell a true clutch hitter when he see's one? Can't you guys either???:confused: