Reds vs. Cubs Friday 4/20

[Who Dey Time]

Looks as if Phillips is getting a day to rest the hammy.

Cozart SS
Stubbs CF
Votto 1B
Bruce RF
Rolen 3B
Heisey LF
Harris 2B
Mesoraco C
Bailey P

[BigJohn]

Why was Leake skipped or flipped?

[Stray]

Today would be a good day for Willie Harris to bust out of his 0 for his last 12 years slump.

[Who Dey Time]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Why was Leake skipped?

He wasn't. He goes tomorrow.

The rotation has been Cueto, Latos, Arroyo, Bailey, Leake.

[BigJohn]

thanks, I see that now, thought it was leake then bailey.

[texasdave]

I know people are going to think this is a hater question, but why is Harris hitting in front of Mesoraco? Does anyone think he is a better hitter? Why must the catcher bat 8th?

[Who Dey Time]

Originally Posted by texasdave

I know people are going to think this is a hater question, but why is Harris hitting in front of Mesoraco? Does anyone think he is a better hitter? Why must the catcher bat 8th?

I can guess a couple things....

1) Mesoraco in front of Harris negates Harris' speed.

2) If Mesoraco can continue his hot hitting, you allow Bailey to sacrifice (not swing away) which gives the top of your order scoring opportunities.

[texasdave]

Originally Posted by Who Dey Time

I can guess a couple things....

1) Mesoraco in front of Harris negates Harris' speed.

2) If Mesoraco can continue his hot hitting, you allow Bailey to sacrifice (not swing away) which gives the top of your order scoring opportunities.

I would offer this.

1)We just saw Mesoraco enter the game as a pinch runner. He does not lumber like most catchers.

2) You want to get your hot hitters more opportunites to hit not less. If Bruce, Rolen or Heisey are in scoring position, who is more likely to drive them in at this point in the season - Harris or Mesoraco?

[texasdave]

To ensure the Reds' first winning streak of the season I am having this for lunch.

[Ironman92]

Originally Posted by Who Dey Time

Looks as if Phillips is getting a day to rest the hammy.

Cozart SS
Stubbs CF
Votto 1B
Bruce RF
Rolen 3B
Heisey LF
Harris 2B
Mesoraco C
Bailey P

Without Phillips it's fine.....team has been more all-around functional the past two

[Ironman92]

Honestly would take Janish over Harris

[malcontent]

Originally Posted by texasdave

I know people are going to think this is a hater question, but why is Harris hitting in front of Mesoraco? Does anyone think he is a better hitter? Why must the catcher bat 8th?

Simple Bakermetrics, my friend.

But why am I having to tell you that?

Also, Ludwick out...

[TheBigLebowski]

Originally Posted by texasdave

I know people are going to think this is a hater question, but why is Harris hitting in front of Mesoraco? Does anyone think he is a better hitter? Why must the catcher bat 8th?

You, of all people....

"Catcher bats 8th, dude."

[texasdave]

Originally Posted by TheBigLebowski

You, of all people....

"Catcher bats 8th, dude."

Hearken back to your days in Geometry. They would give you a Theorem and then give you the Proof.

Theorem: Catcher bats 8th, dude.

I have that memorized. And after a little searching, I think I may have just come up with the proof.

Proof: “I don’t know it just comes to me,” Baker said. “It comes to me. I trust what comes to me.”

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/page/2/

Now I am feeling much better about it.

[Magdal]

Originally Posted by malcontent

Simple Bakermetrics, my friend.

But why am I having to tell you that?

Also, Ludwick out...

I'm glad somebody notice Ludstick was benched...the RBI team leader with a lot fewer ABs and he rides pine? What the hell is wrong with Baker? Can't he tell a true clutch hitter when he see's one? Can't you guys either???