4/8/2013 Reds at Cardinals

[Todd Gack]

i think he has a tough time adjusting to where the ball is when playing center so yes i would say it's due to him being there

I disagree. Plus it'd be dumb to to move him to LF and Heisey in CF when it's no guarantee that Ludwick will ever be back and that Heisey will pan out.

[mattfeet]

Out of 100 chances, how often does Darwin Barney make that play?

If he knows it's coming? 80.

[reds44]

The problem with putting Heisy in center- what do you do when heisy shows for the umpteenth time that he is not an every day player?

Billy Hamilton is going to be the Reds CFer next day, barring a disaster. Playing Choo there for 3 months in hopes that an old dude coming off shoulder surgery plays well doesn't seem like a good plan to me.

[Maker_84]

jeese Holliday is so good even when you think you have him down he can surprise u

[redsfaninbsg]

Get a run. Who is St. Louis bringing in Boggs?

[HometownHero]

Due up vs Boggs
Shin-Soo Choo, Never Faced
Chris Heisey, 1-for-6, HR, K
Joey Votto, 5-for-11, HR, 2B, BB, K

[Todd Gack]

And I know I'm late on this, but there really is no reason for Heisey to be playing LF and Choo in CF. It makes no sense. It's not a one game overreaction, either. It has never made sense.

So assuming Luddy does come back, you want Choo to get used to start playing CF again in August in the midst of a playoff/WS run?

[Hillsdale87]

Billy Hamilton is going to be the Reds CFer next day, barring a disaster. Playing Choo there for 3 months in hopes that an old dude coming off shoulder surgery plays well doesn't seem like a good plan to me.

My only thought is that Ludwick will take back LF when he's back, and they want Choo to have as much experience in CF as possible going into the playoffs. If Ludwick comes back healthy, that may work out fine, but it's definitely going to lead to some mistakes early in the season

[reds44]

So assuming Luddy does come back, you want Choo to get used to start playing CF again in August in the midst of a playoff/WS run?

I'd rather play my best defensive lineup 3+ months. Deal with Ludwick coming back if/when it happens. We know it won't be for awhile.

[LeDoux]

I'd rather play my best defensive lineup 3+ months. Deal with Ludwick coming back if/when it happens. We know it won't be for awhile.

I agree. Three months is a long time.

[Todd Gack]

I'd rather play my best defensive lineup 3+ months. Deal with Ludwick coming back if/when it happens. We know it won't be for awhile.

Agree to disagree.

[HometownHero]

Pull the bat back and take one for the team!

[Red Raindog]

??? take off the bunt???

[coachpipe]

Dusty looks pissed at Heisey

[redsfaninbsg]

I'd run Choo.