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Kc61 · 04-05-2007, 08:41 AM

Reds big hitters today and tomorrow -- Griffey, Dunn, Hamilton, Votto, Bruce -- all left handed. EE -- right handed.

Notice a trend?

I think the current Reds lineup would be vastly better with a power hitting right handed first baseman. I like Hatt/Conine as a short-term platoon, but they are not impact guys.

I don't mean that Kearns should be there. I'm saying, imagine the team with Dunn, Derrick Lee, Griffey, EE in the middle of the order.

Going forward, concerned that there is an imbalance.

edabbs44 · 04-05-2007, 08:47 AM

The team was built this way starting with the Bowden era due to GABP and the short porch. Griffey, Dunn, Casey, etc etc.

There is a serious lack of RH hitters in the system.

RedlegNation · 04-05-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by edabbs44

There is a serious lack of RH hitters in the system.

What about Alex Gonzalez?

pahster · 04-05-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RedlegNation

What about Alex Gonzalez?

He's more of a right handed flailer.

M2 · 04-05-2007, 05:10 PM

You can never have too much left-handed hitting. Note that three of the guys mentioned to start this thread have yet to collect a major league hit, Jr.'s career is winding down and Dunn could be gone as a free agent after 2008.

The Reds problem isn't that the organization lacks enough RH hitting. It's thin on hitters, period.

TC81190 · 04-05-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M2

Dunn could be gone as a free agent after 2007.

Fixed (unfortunately.)

Cooper · 04-05-2007, 05:38 PM

For this team to succeed they have to squeeze every bit of OBP out of it they can. I am glad to hear Narron, at least, say the right things (i.e. telling Phillips he'd like an OBP of .370 and not to worry about power numbers). The last 3 innings and for that matter the win was a product of looking at a lot of pitches, not giving in, and hitting with hitter's counts. That was good to see -and hopefully OBP will be heavily emphasized. The team has to improve greatly in this area cause they don't have enough hitting talent (read: high BA's) to have good success.

Can a zebra change its stripes?

BRM · 04-05-2007, 05:40 PM

A .370 OBP for Phillips? I'd take it and run but I certainly won't count on getting that from him. He'll either have to get much more patient or hit .330 to make it happen.

wheels · 04-05-2007, 07:46 PM

To quote Lee Hazelwood, Wayne's gonna have to buy back what he used to give away.

04-05-2007, 08:41 AM	#1
Kc61 Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,826	Right handed hitting Reds big hitters today and tomorrow -- Griffey, Dunn, Hamilton, Votto, Bruce -- all left handed. EE -- right handed. Notice a trend? I think the current Reds lineup would be vastly better with a power hitting right handed first baseman. I like Hatt/Conine as a short-term platoon, but they are not impact guys. I don't mean that Kearns should be there. I'm saying, imagine the team with Dunn, Derrick Lee, Griffey, EE in the middle of the order. Going forward, concerned that there is an imbalance.

04-05-2007, 08:47 AM	#2
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,816	Re: Right handed hitting The team was built this way starting with the Bowden era due to GABP and the short porch. Griffey, Dunn, Casey, etc etc. There is a serious lack of RH hitters in the system.

04-05-2007, 05:10 PM	#5
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: Right handed hitting You can never have too much left-handed hitting. Note that three of the guys mentioned to start this thread have yet to collect a major league hit, Jr.'s career is winding down and Dunn could be gone as a free agent after 2008. The Reds problem isn't that the organization lacks enough RH hitting. It's thin on hitters, period. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

04-05-2007, 05:38 PM	#7
Cooper Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 1,588	Re: Right handed hitting For this team to succeed they have to squeeze every bit of OBP out of it they can. I am glad to hear Narron, at least, say the right things (i.e. telling Phillips he'd like an OBP of .370 and not to worry about power numbers). The last 3 innings and for that matter the win was a product of looking at a lot of pitches, not giving in, and hitting with hitter's counts. That was good to see -and hopefully OBP will be heavily emphasized. The team has to improve greatly in this area cause they don't have enough hitting talent (read: high BA's) to have good success. Can a zebra change its stripes?

04-05-2007, 05:40 PM	#8
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Right handed hitting A .370 OBP for Phillips? I'd take it and run but I certainly won't count on getting that from him. He'll either have to get much more patient or hit .330 to make it happen.

04-05-2007, 07:46 PM	#9
wheels Dented and Spent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,533	Re: Right handed hitting To quote Lee Hazelwood, Wayne's gonna have to buy back what he used to give away. __________________ "Opening Day.... Pfffft! We get all excited, thinking they're gonna have some kinda great year....Same thing over and over. Disappointment. What time do you want me to come over?" - My Dad. Opening Day 2012.

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