"In our sundown perambulations of late, through the outer parts of Brooklyn, we have observed several parties of youngsters playing 'base', a certain game of ball. Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our close rooms, the game of ball is glorious"
-Walt Whitman
Bad game to lose but it was a good loss. When we lose games due to stupidity, that is where I get irritated. Those are bad losses.
remdog (09-15-2013)
And, to me, that IS the problem, we'll never know. What in the heck do the Reds have to lose in that situation? Why not give your team a chance to win when the opportunity presents itself? The kids' been playing CF in AAA all season. And if you don't want him in center, fine, put Paul in left and move Heisey to center. That very situation is why Hamilton's on the roster right now.
With everything that went wrong in that game, it's hard for me to see how Billy Hamilton would have made a difference. I mean, Choo got the steal. The team didn't get any hits that inning. Bruce was robbed. Whatever.
I just watched the highlights and either Bruce misjudged that triple or he just wasn't able to get to it. I don't think Choo bothered him on that play. That was the key play in the game, along with Gomez' catch.
Larkin Fan (09-15-2013)
Easy tracking of a ball and then jumping 15 or so inches off the ground and catching a fly ball is not an amazing play, yea it's huge because of the situation. Oh and bending your knees in the air makes it look even better.
Bruce did not make the catch he should have, and did not hit it quite far enough, I only blame him for the former. Crap happens...
You're right...a lot went wrong in that game. Despite that, it's my opinion that the Reds still had a chance to get the dub. To me it's an absolute no-brainer to put Hamilton in the moment Choo takes first base. BH just changes the game...or at least he has since he's been with the club. Does he score? Who knows...but he certainly has in those very situations...and he has made a difference when given a chance.
So how many series in a row have we lost to sub-.500 teams now? 5? 6? I've lost track.
It has been happening a lot.
I only think that watching the Reds from June on in 1990.......was more painful to watch...a team play out a season that you knew they would probably still make the playoffs but wondering how they were going to accomplish anything once they got there.
This is painful to watch even when they are going to make the playoffs......all for just 1 game.
I think Dusty is tired and I think the guy has been told to take it easy with his health.
It seems the Rest of the Team has that attitude as well.
I know everyone has been happy with the bullpen so far, and they should be. However, when you have to put guys like Parra, LeCure and Hoover in high leverage innings over and over again, you're gonna hit rough spots. This could be a big issue for the playoffs if Marshall doesn't come back.
Hoping to change my username to 75769023
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