From Marc:
Just returned from a quick trip to Great American Ball Park, where the boys are going through a workout and a lot of fellas in dark suits are wandering around, checking the place out. Hmmmm...
Here's the group Jerry Narron will run out there against Carlos Zambrano and the Cubbies tomorrow:
Tony Womack 2B
Felipe Lopez SS
Ken Griffey Jr. CF
Adam Dunn LF
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Scott Hatteberg 1B
Austin Kearns RF
Javier Valentin C
Aaron Harang P
All things considered I like the lineup. I wish Womack wasn't in it, but outside of that I don't have any problems with it.
Originally Posted by Scooter
we've heard lip service about defense all spring and that lineup without a doubt is a flat awful defensive group.
and as a kicker the reds have the worst offensive player in baseball leading off.
I would switch Hatteberg and Kearns. Our three lefties (I don't count Womack, it doesn't matter lefty or righty against him) are within 4 spots of each other. If someone wants to bring in a lefty to face Griffey, then they also can stay in for Dunn, EE and Hatteberg. I think it is a mistake.
Guzman, Christian
I don't mind the lineup. I would switch Kearns and Hatteberg, but whatever. I know most of you don't, but I , for one, trust Narron.
"Pam, I am public speaking...stop public interrupting me."
-Michael Scott, "The Office"
"His capa was detated from his head!"
-Michael Scott on the death of his former boss, Ed Truck, "The Office"
In my opinion, lineup quibbles can wait until Wednesday. Tomorrow is Opening Day and nothing can dampen my happiness about that.
"Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill
Well said, rf30.
"Pam, I am public speaking...stop public interrupting me."
-Michael Scott, "The Office"
"His capa was detated from his head!"
-Michael Scott on the death of his former boss, Ed Truck, "The Office"
Tony Womack = puke
Opening day = joy
They about even out, so I only feel slightly queasy, but that might just be 'cause I'm giddy.
Jerry Narron=Puke
I'm thrilled for the season. Just can't believe that lineup is real.
This is the time. The real Reds organization is back.
When Womack was signed, some optimists said that he'd be a pinch runner and to "not worry about it".
Well, I'm officially worried about it.
blah blah blah blah blah
Tony Womack 2B
Felipe Lopez SS
Ken Griffey Jr. CF:notworthy
Adam Dunn LF
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Scott Hatteberg 1B
Austin Kearns RF
Javier Valentin C
Aaron Harang P
For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism.
Well, let's just hope that when he plays himself out of the lineup, as I'm sure he will, the Reds pull the plug quickly.
Freel must be pretty down right now.
School's out. What did you expect?
Freel is too valuable. He plays too hard.
This is the time. The real Reds organization is back.
The best part is seeing all the major regulars and no injuries. That's a key for any team and to start with everyone is fantastic. Not like a couple of years ago when Griffey didn't play opening day. I'm in the 2nd row and leaving early so I can see all the festivities and the President throw out the 1st pitch. I"m so excited.
Go Reds
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