Had to pull this thread back to the forefront after a couple weeks.
It's spring and every player is "working on stuff." Batters trying new stances, working on timing, spraying the ball over the field; pitchers fiddling with timing, pitch grips, and release points. Stats and records are obviously meaningless in spring training.
But, my goodness! Are the Reds the only team in the Cactus League still working out kinks? They are laughable right now.
I think I throw the ball as hard as anyone. The ball just doesn't get there as fast. Eddie Bane
We know we're better than this ... but we can't prove it. Tony Gwynn
Update:
I know it's only a week before Opening Day....16-0 seriously?...Just getting their work in I know...
Even if the Reds are terrible this year, I still wouldn't put a bit of stock into their spring training performance.
I dont care, Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. Hes in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.
Update:
Spring training numbers still don't matter...but please, continue your hand wringing.
When these guys start worrying then I will worry.
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I honestly have no idea what the spring record is this year. I have also not looked at anyone's stats.
Who is wringing their hands?Originally Posted by SirFelixCat
I'm only pointing out that it sure would be nice to see other teams "working on stuff" once in a while. The last three or four days, it seems as if the Reds are the only team in their games who are still "working on stuff."
I think I throw the ball as hard as anyone. The ball just doesn't get there as fast. Eddie Bane
We know we're better than this ... but we can't prove it. Tony Gwynn
That Pythag thingy really took a beating today then?
Do the numbers matter now? And after the debacle today I'm doing some serious hand wringing.
No they don't. They matter September 30th, when they tell us who gets to keep playing.
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Nationals say hi
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=330414120
So do the Angels, Bue Jays, Rays, Yankees, Dodgers....
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