7/27/10 Up in Beertown

[dsmith421]

For the vast majority of players, telling them to shorten up and put the ball in play to avoid strike outs is a stupid plan. For Stubbs it might actually work.

I have no problems with any other facet of his game, but the strikeouts -- for a guy with that skill set -- drive me nuts.

[reds44]

You'd be surprised how many teams make the playoffs with an above average player in CF.

And if you don't accept that, consider the fact that we are within half a game of first (and close to tying for the lead) with Stubbs as our CF.

Is Stubbs an above average player in CF, though?

Is he even better than Heisey or Dickerson?

I like Stubbs, but sometimes he's tough to watch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fielder walks. 4th walk by Volquez.

[NC Reds]

Volquez doesn't deserve a win tonight. Don't leave him out there to get it.

[backbencher]

For the vast majority of players, telling them to shorten up and put the ball in play to avoid strike outs is a stupid plan. For Stubbs it might actually work.

I have no problems with any other facet of his game, but the strikeouts -- for a guy with that skill set -- drive me nuts.

The Reds tried that in the minors.

Don't think of him as fast. Think of him as a slugger.

[dsmith421]

Stupid question: does Dusty speak Spanish? I seem to remember that he does.

[Reds Fanatic]

They are talking Volquez out. Ondrusek coming in.

[reds44]

Stupid question: does Dusty speak Spanish? I seem to remember that he does.

He does. I think Price does as well.

[Reds Fanatic]

What a pace to this game. Over 2 hours and we are in the 4th inning.

[KoryMac5]

Wow Dusty with an early hook. Usually he waits one batter too long.

[PuffyPig]

Is Stubbs an above average player in CF, though?

He has the 16th best OPS of major league CF's this year.

When you factor in his GG winning defense and exceptional running, he's above average.

[reds44]

Wow Dusty with an early hook. Usually he waits one batter too long.

Is 95 pitches thru 3 2/3 for a guy coming off TJ surgery really an early hook?

[reds44]

He has the 16th best OPS of major league CF's this year.

When you factor in his GG winning defense and exceptional running, he's above average.

Would Heisey/Dickerson be better?

[WVRedsFan]

I think he does speak Spanish. I detected a little madness on the Duster's part. I also noticed Edinson wouldn't look straight in his eye. I think everyone, including Volquez, was less than happy with his performance.

[edabbs44]

You'd be surprised how many teams make the playoffs with an above average player in CF.

And if you don't accept that, consider the fact that we are within half a game of first (and close to tying for the lead) with Stubbs as our CF.

Colby Rasmus and Dexter Fowler were nothing to write home about in 2009.