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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
I think Dusty realizes that Harris is in serious jeopardy of losing his job in a few days when Cairo is ready to come back. Therefore, batting Harris No. 2 in the pitch-friendly slot ahead of Votto is Dusty's way of giving Harris one last chance to do something.
You gotta think he is on the thinnest of ice and Dusty knows this. And why in the world do players need a day off after getting days off on Monday and Tuesday? That's ridiculous. |
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05-03-2012, 11:08 AM
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05-03-2012, 11:31 AM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
Dusty broke one of his own rules today with this lineup. Two lefty's hitting together,Harris and Votto.
 I wonder why Bruce and Votto can't hit together on most other days?
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05-03-2012, 11:49 AM
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But keep in mind that on most days every other hitter in the Reds lineup is a righty facing a righty pitcher. So using "RH" to mean right handed hitter, on most days the lineup would be: RH, RH, Votto, Bruce, RH, RH, RH, RH, RH. After Bruce's turn, the Reds would have seven consecutive righty hitters against a right pitcher most days. I think this is influencing the decision. |
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05-03-2012, 12:03 PM
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05-03-2012, 12:09 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
Harris and Valdez. Dream team.
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05-03-2012, 12:20 PM
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No comment on Harris so far. |
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05-03-2012, 12:26 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
I will say that I actually like Heisey in the leadoff spot. It seems like one of those moves that could work out surprisingly well.*
*Yes, I know that by saying this I am almost ensuring a 0-4 day for him.
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05-03-2012, 12:36 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
Father/Son combo doing the radio broadcast. Should be a blast.
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05-03-2012, 12:37 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
I didn't realize today was both Bailey & Dempster's birthday
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05-03-2012, 12:37 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
LO to first and we are off and running.
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05-03-2012, 12:39 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
Barney GO to 2nd.
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05-03-2012, 12:39 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
Dusty giving Bailey a lousy birthday present with this weak lineup. Bailey will be pitching scared all day.
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05-03-2012, 12:41 PM
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Re: 5/3/12 - Reds vs Cubs
Castro Homers to CF. His first HR of the year.
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