7-1 Reds vs. Tribe Game Thread (Reds lose 12-7)

[reds44]

Reds:
Ryan Freel 3B Series .294 4 13
Adam Dunn LF Series .231 26 52
Ken Griffey Jr. CF Series .262 16 46
Rich Aurilia 1B Series .262 10 31
Austin Kearns RF Series .274 14 45
Brandon Phillips 2B Series .320 7 44
Juan Castro SS Series .286 1 3
Jason LaRue C
Joe Mays P Series .250 0 0


Indians:
Grady Sizemore CF Series .309 15 40
Ronnie Belliard 2B Series .290 6 36
Jhonny Peralta SS Series .247 7 34
Victor Martinez C Series .292 10 50
Ben Broussard 1B
Todd Hollandsworth LF Series .210 4 18
Aaron Boone 3B Series .250 3 29
Franklin Gutierrez RF Series .195 0 0
Cliff Lee P Series .000 0 0

[Tornon]

You never know, Castro may go 3-4 with a homerun & 5 RBIs

and at least a lefty is going with Richie still in that 4 slot

[Tornon]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?

[VR]

I'd like to see Ross in there against lefties instead of Valentin....but otherwise no problem with this one at all.

[VR]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?

Isn't tomorrow LaRuski John Deere hat day? I'd imagine he's starting then?

[reds44]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?

Actually I was thinking the same thing. Why isn't Felipe in there?

Trade?
hmmm

[edabbs44]

I like Freel playing when Lopez doesn't. Still gives us the speed factor at the top.

JV against a lefty is like having pitchers hit in the 8th and 9th slots. Not sure what Narron is thinking there.

I have a feeling that the bullpen will be in motion early on this one. Mays is ready for one of those games. Hopefully the lineup and BP will be up for it tonight.

[edabbs44]

BTW, Batista perfect thru 5 vs Oakland.

[pedro]

I think Jerry is just giving Felipe the day off against a LHP.

[edabbs44]

I think Jerry is just giving Felipe the day off against a LHP.

Hitting .205 vs LHPs might be the reason...

[pedro]

Hitting .205 vs LHPs might be the reason...

plus he's played almost every game this year.

[Patrick Bateman]

If you are going to rest Lopez, this would be the likley day to do it.

Why Valentin is in there is anyone's guess. He should never start against a LH pitcher.

[Big Klu]

I think Jerry is just giving Felipe the day off against a LHP.

I agree. (But starting Javy still has me scratching my head....)

[Tornon]

Gameday has LaRue catching & batting 8th

[Big Klu]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?

I think that could be a distinct possibility. It's as plausible a reason as any I can think of.