Well, it was cool seeing the Reds have the most complete lineup in my lifetime for a least one game yesterday.
"Looking forward" to a bunch of Chris Heisey.
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Hugs, smiling, and interactive Twitter accounts, don't mean winning baseball. Until this community understands that we are cursed to relive the madness.
The best thing to do is not to panic.
Go with Choo in LF and Heisey in CF for a few weeks or longer.
I would put out the word out among GM's that if anyone has a serious trade offer to consider, the Reds are listening. You might get a reasonable offer.
remdog (04-02-2013)
He had one hit in the opener yesterday if that qualifies as "tearing it up." I know him well from DC. Love the power and, as much, the work ethic and attitude. He was a much regretted loss here and think he was underrated here and on the market. Someone like that would be gold for the Reds. Easier said than done I know but there are outfielders out there for whom a change of scenery would be a very good thing. I really hope we see a smart trade rather than an ineffective platoon or callup.
Reds & Nats, 2013 LCS. Take2 (9/13) Reds but no Nats
It's why you upgrade every opportunity you can -- because you never know when a freak injury like this will force a mediocre ballplayer into your lineup.
I suspect everyone's comfort levels would be a lot shakier if the Reds hadn't acquired Choo and the team was staring at an indefinite future of Heisey and Stubbs in the everyday-8.
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At this point, it almost seems like the best option to call up Hamilton and move Choo to LF. I think Hamilton is ready to learn as a hitter at the major league level, and there is no way he is going to be worse than Choo as a CF.
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