Mes will start tonight.
Mes will start tonight.
"I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum... and I'm all out of bubble gum."
- - Rowdy Roddy Piper
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- - Fletch
Back-to-back starts for Mes!
Mes catching Arroyo today. Hanigan day to day with sore thumb.
Regardless of who you think should be catching who or should be playing more, it sure is refreshing to have two catchers of the quality of Hanny and Mes in the case one gets injured. It will be interesting to see how Arroyo and Mes work together.
Last edited by jimbo; 04-20-2013 at 12:46 PM.
i wouldn't call Hanigan quality right now
I agree. But then again, we've been somewhat spoiled of late. Hanigan and Hernandez was a VERY good combo as well.
And to Maker....do some research...how many MLB catchers out there are great defensive players AND above average hitters? Nearly ALL catchers in the majors are either below average at both or excel in one and well below average in the other. Hanigan has a fairly long history of being a solid hitter. Very limited power, but far from an easy out. I don't see that skill simply disappearing. But even if it does...his defense alone makes him a quality catcher as he's quite possibly the best defender in the league (certainly top 5).
Hopefully this start will go a long way toward dispelling the notion that Hannigan is worth several runs behind the plate over Mesoraco.
Last edited by OGB; 04-20-2013 at 02:13 PM.
(Referring to Jack Hannahan signing with a Korean team)
Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
-RichRed
And for those who care about silly stats like this (coming into today):
Arroyo with Mesoraco catching him: 17ip, 2.12 ERA, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts.
Arroyo with 8 strong innings today with Mes behind the plate. Mes with a couple hits. The door is cracked open for Mes.
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Mesoraco is quickly forcing his way into major playing time of late. I think Dusty will play him much more forthcoming since he his earning his PT finally.
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