***NEW LINEUP***
Hamilton
Frazier
Votto
Mesoraco
Bruce
Heisey
Schumaker
Cozart
Latos
John Fay @johnfayman · 6m
#Reds lineup: Hamilton 8, Frazier 5, Votto 3, Mesoraco 2, Phillips 4, Bruce 9, Heisey 7, Cozart 6, Latos RHP
***NEW LINEUP***
Hamilton
Frazier
Votto
Mesoraco
Bruce
Heisey
Schumaker
Cozart
Latos
John Fay @johnfayman · 6m
#Reds lineup: Hamilton 8, Frazier 5, Votto 3, Mesoraco 2, Phillips 4, Bruce 9, Heisey 7, Cozart 6, Latos RHP
Last edited by PepperJack; 06-25-2014 at 07:06 PM.
Rocco batting cleanup instead of Phillips? That's good.Originally Posted by PepperJack
Phillips batting 5th and Bruce 6th? That's...weird.
I'll take it as a positive that Phillips wasn't automatically re-inserted into the cleanup spot.
It seems to be a move to stroke his ego more than anything else really though, since he hasn't batted outside the top 4 with any regularity in years. I do wonder if he will get moved back up though if Mesoraco cools any at all.
Price has shown a willingness to push boundaries with his lineups, already having Votto in the 2,3, and 4 spot in the order, and I have to think/hope if another move dictates he will make changes.
That said, I would prefer Bruce in the 5th spot ahead of Phillips, but all in due time I guess.
Red Raindog (06-25-2014)
About a month ago Price was talking about the lineup and BP, and mentioned he could hit in a few spots.
Fifth was the lowest spot he mentioned.
Everything is perfect, but there is a lot of room for improvement. --- Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
Bruce down to 6th in the lineup - hasn't had many at bats down there since 2010. Hopefully it sparks him to a hot streak.
If evolution is outlawed, only outlaws will evolve!
Bruce was hitting pretty well though... .296/.354/.630 over his last 7. His hot streak already seemed to be starting IMO.
“Every level he goes to, he is going to compete. They will know who he is at every level he goes to.” -- ED on EDLC
Hmm, maybe Price is looking to give BP some protection in his first game back?
If evolution is outlawed, only outlaws will evolve!
Price... Left Right Left Right...Not Left Right Right Left.
Phillips out/ Schu in.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Make it 6 Rocco.
Let's take the series.
BluegrassRedleg (06-25-2014)
John Fay @johnfayman · 37s
New #Reds lineup: Hamilton 8, Frazier 5, Votto 3, Mesoraco 2, Bruce 9, Heisey 7, Schumaker 4, Cozart 6, Latos RHP
I've developed a lot of confidence in Bryan Price.
Since the injuries have alleviated, I think Price has shown some good managerial skill.
He doesn't mess around with batting orders too much IMO. Not since his players have returned.
If he was going to hit Phillips five and Bruce six, then Price had his reasons.
Bruce is hitting better, but he still seems overanxious, particularly in a few recent RISP situations. Maybe Price is taking some pressure off to get Jay to relax.
BluegrassRedleg (06-25-2014),Mitri (06-25-2014)
Let's go!
I like that one .38 Special song. The one about drinking.
This makes me wanna run to the liquor store.
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