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Old 05-26-2008, 05:51 PM   #61
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So the suggested lineup has EE hitting cleanup. Fraid not.

Realistically --

Hairston -- SS
Bruce -- CF
Griffey -- RF
Phillips (who happens to be hitting a ton) 2B
Dunn -- LF
EE -- 3B
Votto -- 1B
Bako -- C
Pitcher

and againt lefties --

Same lineup except Ross catches and hits eighth.

And sometimes against lefties Griffey should sit --

Freel -- CF
Janish -- SS
Bruce -- CF
Phillips -- 2b
Dunn -- LF
EE -- 3B
Votto -- 1B
Ross -- C

With Bruce the Reds need to sign Dunn and add a righty power hitting outfielder (center or right) and a good catcher. And bring up the young arms as they develop. And then you have a team.
I like the line-up and team better when Griffey sits. I agree that Flip Flopping Phillips and EE while Phillips is hot and EE is slumping is a good idea. Generally though, EE is better suited for cleaning up than Phillips. Phillips speed is of better use lower in the order where the bottom of the order guys won't likely be pitched around if he steals second and opens first base. Batting in the middle he doesn't need to steal to get in scoring position. At the bottom its necessary to have some one who can move themselves along the bases in front of the weaker hitters.
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Old 05-26-2008, 05:52 PM   #62
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that number should be put on the outfield wall with the other Reds greats.
Right next to Brandon Larson's number.
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Old 05-26-2008, 05:56 PM   #63
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Right next to Brandon Larson's number.
Brandon Larson's number isn't on the wall, it's written in the third stall in section 218.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:21 PM   #64
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The second I saw this thread title I couldn't help but raise my arms in the arm. I hope this is the end of Patterson as a Red.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:24 PM   #65
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Re: Jay Bruce called up!!!!!
This is the thread title I've been waiting to log on and see! There are a couple other moves still to go but this was the biggie.

Good day today. No work, cookout, hit the pool, and Bruce gets the call.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:25 PM   #66
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The second I saw this thread title I couldn't help but raise my arms in the arm. I hope this is the end of Patterson as a Red.
I'm all for Patterson being let go if Dickerson, Cumberland or Strait is called up too. But Bruce needs to move Griffey aside.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:25 PM   #67
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I approve of this move.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:26 PM   #68
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I was out and I got a call from my dad. I'm stoked right now. I want to say that I hope it's one of the catchers and not Patterson, but I have no faith in Dusty using CPatt right.

In any event, great news. Can't wait to see the kid play.
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Bruce is not being brought up to sit on the bench.

He will start in CF. Tomorrow.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:27 PM   #70
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This is the thread title I've been waiting to log on and see! There are a couple other moves still to go but this was the biggie.

Good day today. No work, cookout, hit the pool, and Bruce gets the call.
The majority of us have been waiting for the thread title all year I'm sure. Man this is a heck of a way to wake up from a nap.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:32 PM   #71
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Fay seems to think Patterson is going to get the boot.

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Jay Bruce will be promoted to the Reds tomorrow. The corresponding roster move will be announced then. That's all I've got for now. I've got calls out to Bruce and Walt Jocketty. My guess is move will involve Corey Patterson.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:39 PM   #72
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If he's in center, he's leading off. I have no problem with either.


Bruce
Phillips
Dunn
Eddie
Votto
Junior
Bako
Janish

Keep it like that until Kepp gets back, or a trade happens, see what happens.
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If he's in center, he's leading off. I have no problem with either.


Bruce
Phillips
Dunn
Eddie
Votto
Junior
Bako
Janish

Keep it like that until Kepp gets back, or a trade happens, see what happens.
I just see Hairston at the top of the lineup.

Bruce
Hairston
Griffey
Phillips
Dunn
Edwin
Votto
Catcher

is what Dusty will do.
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Just as I thought. A lot of teeth-gnashing for nothing.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:54 PM   #75
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I just peed a little.

Not really.

No, really.
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