Stayin' Alive: Reds @ Marlins Game Thread (Reds 2.5 games out)

[reds44]

HAHAHAHAHA

[TheBigLebowski]

Oh, the hideous b*tch goddess named "Hope" has found her way back into the bosom of the Reds' fanbase.

[reds44]

Brandon!!!!!

1 out

[captainmorgan07]

bp makes that play seem routine

[captainmorgan07]

who did we ever get in the ross deal

[captainmorgan07]

ross walks time to get belisle out

[reds44]

That other Ross walks

1 on, 1 out

[DoogMinAmo]

Ross walks.

Belisle is missing, but he is missing close and low, so I would leave him in.

[reds44]

Amezega grounds into a force out.

3-6

2 outs

[captainmorgan07]

amezaga on with fielders choice aurilla gets force at second claytons return throw not in time

[captainmorgan07]

amezaga swipes second

[reds44]

Amezega steals 2nd.

[flyer85]

I'd be inclined to not send Belisle out for the 5th

[vaticanplum]

Now I wouldn't expect him to put up those kind of numbers for a full season, but I don't see how he couldn't put up a .750 OPS, which is what the average MLB center fielder hits.

I would be very happy with that.

But your formula is incomplete:

Average offense + outstanding defense + high socks = above average overall player with style for the position

Anyway, i've been trying to watch him closely at the games I've been to, and I am indeed most impressed with his speed. The only area of his defense that has made me nervous at times is his tracking, which seems wonky occasionally, but that could just be the sun. I actually like him quite a bit as a hitter. I know he'll never be Mr. Big Gun, but I see the potential for a lot of patience (which appears to be developing even this month as he's settling down), and he certainly has a bit of power when he makes contact.

Thus ends my scouting report on Chris Denorfia.

[Gainesville Red]

It's good to have some activity back.

Stupid school.

I miss summer. I only had two classes.