Until Owings bats, I will not give up on this game.
Until Owings bats, I will not give up on this game.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
It's not like Atlanta is a thunderous offense either. They're about as good as the Reds. As usual, the difference is the starter--Hanson's got MLB stuff; Maloney doesn't.
“And when finally they sense that some position cannot be sustained, they do not re-examine their ideas. Instead, they simply change the subject.” Jamie Galbraith
Maloney, Taveras, Gonzo...one is not like the other....which one?
Seriously this isn't meant to be a trick question.....
"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
Rosales smokes a single right up the box.
One hitter broken up
Maloney bunts and Rosales beats the throw to 2nd.
I would put an exclamation point there but Taveras is now up.
Is it a smart play to try to bunt here with Maloney? It's not the next two guys have much of a shot to drive in the run.
I would have pinch hit for Maloney there. They need offense and they need to keep Atlanta from scoring more. Keeping Maloney in there accomplishes neither.
“And when finally they sense that some position cannot be sustained, they do not re-examine their ideas. Instead, they simply change the subject.” Jamie Galbraith
I knew Hanigan and Ross, you're no Hanigan....(you're also no Rosales on the bases either)
Ross tried to get the lead runner at second on the bunt attempt and failed while Hanigan threw Ross out at second in a similar situation during the last inning.
"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
Taveras can't lay a bunt down and its 0-2. This is seriously incredible.
Yeah, so far Maloney's tendencies have shown up in his major league performance. Few walks, reasonable number of strikeouts, lots of fly balls and unfortunately too many homers.
He could get better with time, but I don't see the Reds keeping him in the rotation once Volquez gets back. He'll probably get traded or go to AAA. GABP is a poor fit for Maloney, who is a talented pitcher and could succeed in a pitcher's ballpark.
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