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Far East · 09-08-2004, 09:02 PM

If the Reds are so interested in benching Larkin in favor of some un-tested infielders, then they should have kept Larson (even the most fervent Larson detractors surely agree that Brandon is still un-tested) on that same infield.

I agree that the known quantities: Larkin, Castro, Freel, and perhaps Jimenez should sacrifice some PT to give Lopez what's left of September, but Larson should have been given September also.

Playing Larson would be more consistent about sitting veterans for the sake of potential or the future.

09-08-2004, 09:02 PM	#51
Far East Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,374	Re: O'Brien to Larkin: "Your starting services are no longer needed" If the Reds are so interested in benching Larkin in favor of some un-tested infielders, then they should have kept Larson (even the most fervent Larson detractors surely agree that Brandon is still un-tested) on that same infield. I agree that the known quantities: Larkin, Castro, Freel, and perhaps Jimenez should sacrifice some PT to give Lopez what's left of September, but Larson should have been given September also. Playing Larson would be more consistent about sitting veterans for the sake of potential or the future.