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TOBTTReds · 10-07-2012, 09:32 AM

So many people bang on Dusty on a daily basis here (I do it too), but there needs to be a thread for what I think may have been one of his most difficult decisions in years during a game.

Game 1 of an NLDS, a series we think the Reds can win, and your ace goes down two batters in.

Instead of just throwing Latos out there to warm up on the mound like a reliever, they put LeCure out there while Latos goes through as normal a warm up as possible. Of course it worked out as well as it could despite the trouble LeCure ran into.

I applaud Dusty "big time" for this one. He and Pryce made a decision that was just as important as the play on the field.

Caveman Techie · 10-07-2012, 09:34 AM

This win is absolutely a result of the complete team, managers and players! Dusty and Bryan deserve alot of credit for the decisions they made last night.

TOBTTReds · 10-07-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Caveman Techie

This win is absolutely a result of the complete team, managers and players! Dusty and Bryan deserve alot of credit for the decisions they made last night.

Yup, that's the thing with this team; a new hero each night. For one of the first times, I think everyone (alright, probably not everyone) can agree Dusty was one of the heroes last night.

Vottomatic · 10-07-2012, 10:37 AM

Tough decision. Well played by Dusty and everyone.

Griffey012 · 10-07-2012, 10:58 AM

And not to mention, by only using Latos for 4 innings, he will surely be able to start game 4 or 5.

lidspinner · 10-07-2012, 11:42 AM

Bingo...latos will be able to still pitch in this series if need be....and not game 7...possible game 4 if needed

Tony Cloninger · 10-07-2012, 12:39 PM

What i don't get is why Cueto would be brought back for Game 3 when Bailey can start that one? Why would you need to start Cueto for it, even if he is healthy?

757690 · 10-07-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Cloninger

What i don't get is why Cueto would be brought back for Game 3 when Bailey can start that one? Why would you need to start Cueto for it, even if he is healthy?

Who would you rather pitch a crucial playoff game for the Reds, Cueto or Bailey? And pitching Cueto in game 3 puts him in pace to pitch game 2 of the NLCS if the Reds get there.

dougdirt · 10-07-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 757690

Who would you rather pitch a crucial playoff game for the Reds, Cueto or Bailey? And pitching Cueto in game 3 puts him in pace to pitch game 2 of the NLCS if the Reds get there.

Bailey on normal rest of Cueto on some sort of unknown rest? That is the better question. All things being equal, of course you pick Cueto. But we don't know at all that things are equal.

vaticanplum · 10-07-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Bailey on normal rest of Cueto on some sort of unknown rest? That is the better question. All things being equal, of course you pick Cueto. But we don't know at all that things are equal.

How is Cueto's rest "unknown"? Every pitch of his is logged. And there weren't very many last night.

dougdirt · 10-07-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vaticanplum

How is Cueto's rest "unknown"? Every pitch of his is logged. And there weren't very many last night.

Sure. But he also threw warm ups. It isn't quite regularly scheduled.

hebroncougar · 10-07-2012, 01:04 PM

I think if the Reds are up 2-0, you'll see Bailey in Game 3. If not, you'll see Cueto if things go ok between now and then.

757690 · 10-07-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Bailey on normal rest of Cueto on some sort of unknown rest? That is the better question. All things being equal, of course you pick Cueto. But we don't know at all that things are equal.

Completely agree. If Cueto's back is still bothering him, no need to start him, but they should plan as if he's fine and the adjust.

vaticanplum · 10-07-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Sure. But he also threw warm ups. It isn't quite regularly scheduled.

No, but it's not unknown. His warmups are logged too. They can (and will) keep a close eye on him.

George Foster · 10-07-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TOBTTReds

So many people bang on Dusty on a daily basis here (I do it too), but there needs to be a thread for what I think may have been one of his most difficult decisions in years during a game.

Game 1 of an NLDS, a series we think the Reds can win, and your ace goes down two batters in.

Instead of just throwing Latos out there to warm up on the mound like a reliever, they put LeCure out there while Latos goes through as normal a warm up as possible. Of course it worked out as well as it could despite the trouble LeCure ran into.

I applaud Dusty "big time" for this one. He and Pryce made a decision that was just as important as the play on the field.

Price made this decision...and Dusty agreed.

10-07-2012, 09:32 AM	#1
TOBTTReds Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,667	Dusty - Game 1 Pitching Decision So many people bang on Dusty on a daily basis here (I do it too), but there needs to be a thread for what I think may have been one of his most difficult decisions in years during a game. Game 1 of an NLDS, a series we think the Reds can win, and your ace goes down two batters in. Instead of just throwing Latos out there to warm up on the mound like a reliever, they put LeCure out there while Latos goes through as normal a warm up as possible. Of course it worked out as well as it could despite the trouble LeCure ran into. I applaud Dusty "big time" for this one. He and Pryce made a decision that was just as important as the play on the field.

10-07-2012, 09:34 AM	#2
Caveman Techie Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 820	Re: Dusty - Game 1 Pitching Decision This win is absolutely a result of the complete team, managers and players! Dusty and Bryan deserve alot of credit for the decisions they made last night. __________________ "I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road." Stephen Hawking

10-07-2012, 10:37 AM	#4
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,817	Re: Dusty - Game 1 Pitching Decision Tough decision. Well played by Dusty and everyone. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

10-07-2012, 10:58 AM	#5
Griffey012 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,013	Re: Dusty - Game 1 Pitching Decision And not to mention, by only using Latos for 4 innings, he will surely be able to start game 4 or 5. __________________ "Today was the byproduct of us thinking we can come back from anything." - Joey Votto after blowing a 10-1 lead and holding on for the 12-11 win on 8/25/2010.

10-07-2012, 11:42 AM	#6
lidspinner Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 817	Re: Dusty - Game 1 Pitching Decision Bingo...latos will be able to still pitch in this series if need be....and not game 7...possible game 4 if needed

10-07-2012, 12:39 PM	#7
Tony Cloninger Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5,100	Re: Dusty - Game 1 Pitching Decision What i don't get is why Cueto would be brought back for Game 3 when Bailey can start that one? Why would you need to start Cueto for it, even if he is healthy?

10-07-2012, 01:04 PM	#12
hebroncougar Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,017	Re: Dusty - Game 1 Pitching Decision I think if the Reds are up 2-0, you'll see Bailey in Game 3. If not, you'll see Cueto if things go ok between now and then.

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