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Old 08-31-2006, 01:16 PM   #10
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Re: Much Needed Day Off

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Originally Posted by Ricardo Cabesa View Post
The Reds do need a day off.

One of the effects of "the trade" has been to turn the depth, which was a strength, into a big weakness. As we have seen numerous players slumping in August there has been no bench to turn to for days off or to pick up the performance.

Not looking to rehash all the stuff about the deal that has already been discussed but just wanted to make the point that as the season grinds on having a quality bench is important.
Oh come on let's rehash it.

I think you are correct by the way.
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