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LincolnparkRed · 04-27-2010, 04:28 PM

Drew Stubbs 8

Brandon Phillips 4

Joey Votto 3

Scott Rolen 5

Jay Bruce 9

Orlando Cabrera 6

Jonny Gomes 7

Ryan Hanigan 2

Aaron Harang RHP

A little different look. Believe it or not, Phillips did not hit second at all last year. The other thing to note: This is Hanigan’s eighth start. Ramon Hernandez has 12. Hanigan started the year playing only one out of five days.

Raisor · 04-27-2010, 04:45 PM

I can almost get behind this lineup.

HeatherC1212 · 04-27-2010, 04:50 PM

I like it too. Let's see if the guys can get this road trip started off well with a win tonight.

reds44 · 04-27-2010, 04:55 PM

Switch OC and Gomes, but other in that I have no problem with it.

LincolnparkRed · 04-27-2010, 05:03 PM

Gomes is going to be swinging harder (if that is possible) with those Crawford boxes tempting him in left

Personally I have found memories of Ramon going opposite way a couple of different times to win or tie games late in Houston last year.

Just hope Hanigan can limit the damage with Harang tonight

Captain Hook · 04-27-2010, 05:09 PM

Harang is due for a mediocre start tonight.That's about as good as it gets.

Redsfan320 · 04-27-2010, 05:10 PM

WOW! Philips finally moved out of the clean-up spot. I like the lineup, except Stubbs in the L-o spot. I'd almost prefer O-Cab leading off, Gomes 6th and Stubbs 7th. Yeah, you read that right. Couldn't hurt to try it, at least. It'd be heard for Cabrera to do worse there than Stubbsley/C-Dick have.

320

_Sir_Charles_ · 04-27-2010, 05:27 PM

Wow. My head is spinning. What happened? Seriously, WHO made out this lineup card? Darren Baker?

Seriously though, I kinda like it. I think Stubbs would have more success lower in the lineup. But we really don't have a prototypical leadoff man anyway. Heck, if you take speed out of the equation...Hanigan might be decent at leadoff. Doesn't strike out much, puts the ball in play at a nice clip, has excellent plate discipline and a nice OBP.

But until our hitters actually start hitting at a decent clip, no amount of lineup switching will make much difference. It's up to the players to hit themselves out of the doldrums.

Edd Roush · 04-27-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Sir_Charles_

Wow. My head is spinning. What happened? Seriously, WHO made out this lineup card? Darren Baker?

Seriously though, I kinda like it. I think Stubbs would have more success lower in the lineup. But we really don't have a prototypical leadoff man anyway. Heck, if you take speed out of the equation...Hanigan might be decent at leadoff. Doesn't strike out much, puts the ball in play at a nice clip, has excellent plate discipline and a nice OBP.

But until our hitters actually start hitting at a decent clip, no amount of lineup switching will make much difference. It's up to the players to hit themselves out of the doldrums.

Sir Charles, I will back you up on having the crazy thought that Hanigan might be a decent leadoff hitter too. It is just too bad that Dusty thinks the lead-off hitter "has" to be able to steal a bag. Otherwise, he might come up with this crazy idea too. On the other hand, no one has ever complained about a lead-off hitter's BA w/RISP.

Will M · 04-27-2010, 06:10 PM

its a start.
#3 Votto
#4 Rolen

hopefully we see this the rest of the way out.

TheNext44 · 04-27-2010, 07:00 PM

Good time to try out a new lineup. With Harang pitching it won't matter much if it works or not.

Tommyjohn25 · 04-27-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNext44

Good time to try out a new lineup. With Harang pitching it won't matter much if it works or not.

I agree with the sentiment. However I have this funny feeling that Harang turns a corner tonight. Call me what you will.

RBA · 04-27-2010, 07:24 PM

Does this mean Phillips is now the SS as only shortstops bats second?

nate · 04-27-2010, 08:02 PM

Chat excellence begins...NOW!

RedsManRick · 04-27-2010, 08:11 PM

As much as I bellyache about Phillips, I do like the idea of him batting 2nd if it keeps him from trying to jack the ball 450 feet. The results didn't show it in that at bat, but he was patient, worked himself in to a hitters count and put a great stroke on the ball. Good to see.

04-27-2010, 04:28 PM	#1
LincolnparkRed Designated Threadkiller Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,789	4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Drew Stubbs 8 Brandon Phillips 4 Joey Votto 3 Scott Rolen 5 Jay Bruce 9 Orlando Cabrera 6 Jonny Gomes 7 Ryan Hanigan 2 Aaron Harang RHP A little different look. Believe it or not, Phillips did not hit second at all last year. The other thing to note: This is Hanigan’s eighth start. Ramon Hernandez has 12. Hanigan started the year playing only one out of five days. __________________ Climbing down from the bridge, but keeping the torch lit until Dusty's fate is settled

04-27-2010, 04:45 PM	#2
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,673	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) I can almost get behind this lineup. __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

04-27-2010, 05:03 PM	#5
LincolnparkRed Designated Threadkiller Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,789	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Gomes is going to be swinging harder (if that is possible) with those Crawford boxes tempting him in left Personally I have found memories of Ramon going opposite way a couple of different times to win or tie games late in Houston last year. Just hope Hanigan can limit the damage with Harang tonight __________________ Climbing down from the bridge, but keeping the torch lit until Dusty's fate is settled

04-27-2010, 05:09 PM	#6
Captain Hook Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 2,022	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Harang is due for a mediocre start tonight.That's about as good as it gets.

04-27-2010, 05:10 PM	#7
Redsfan320 2 in 3 years! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oxford, OH Posts: 2,277	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) WOW! Philips finally moved out of the clean-up spot. I like the lineup, except Stubbs in the L-o spot. I'd almost prefer O-Cab leading off, Gomes 6th and Stubbs 7th. Yeah, you read that right. Couldn't hurt to try it, at least. It'd be heard for Cabrera to do worse there than Stubbsley/C-Dick have. 320

04-27-2010, 04:50 PM	#3
HeatherC1212 Joey Votto Fangirl Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,514	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) I like it too. Let's see if the guys can get this road trip started off well with a win tonight. __________________ "I tried to play golf, but I found out I wasn't very good." -Joey Votto on his offseason hobby search An MLB.com reporter asked what one thing Votto couldn’t do. “I can’t skate or play hockey,” Votto said. “Well, I can skate ... but I can’t stop.”

04-27-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
reds44 #TheReturn Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 23,656	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Switch OC and Gomes, but other in that I have no problem with it.

04-27-2010, 05:27 PM	#8
_Sir_Charles_ 2013 NL MVP and WS MVP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6,359	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Wow. My head is spinning. What happened? Seriously, WHO made out this lineup card? Darren Baker? Seriously though, I kinda like it. I think Stubbs would have more success lower in the lineup. But we really don't have a prototypical leadoff man anyway. Heck, if you take speed out of the equation...Hanigan might be decent at leadoff. Doesn't strike out much, puts the ball in play at a nice clip, has excellent plate discipline and a nice OBP. But until our hitters actually start hitting at a decent clip, no amount of lineup switching will make much difference. It's up to the players to hit themselves out of the doldrums. __________________

04-27-2010, 06:10 PM	#10
Will M Brett William Moore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crescent Springs KY Posts: 3,511	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) its a start. #3 Votto #4 Rolen hopefully we see this the rest of the way out. __________________ .

04-27-2010, 07:00 PM	#11
TheNext44 Socratic Gadfly Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,224	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Good time to try out a new lineup. With Harang pitching it won't matter much if it works or not. __________________ "Imagination is more important than knowledge." -- Albert Einstein

04-27-2010, 07:24 PM	#13
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Does this mean Phillips is now the SS as only shortstops bats second?

04-27-2010, 08:02 PM	#14
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,765	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) Chat excellence begins...NOW! __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

04-27-2010, 08:11 PM	#15
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,914	Re: 4/27/10 Reds deep in the heart of Texas (Astros) As much as I bellyache about Phillips, I do like the idea of him batting 2nd if it keeps him from trying to jack the ball 450 feet. The results didn't show it in that at bat, but he was patient, worked himself in to a hitters count and put a great stroke on the ball. Good to see. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

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