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Newman4 · 06-17-2006, 12:04 AM

Put him in the pen as a Lefty Specialist.

Before tonight, LH hitters were batting .154 against him with .516 OPS.

LH v. Mercker .321/1.244

LH v. Hammond .275/.700

Claussen replaces Mercker and the Reds have a decent BP from the left side.

Krusty · 06-17-2006, 12:04 AM

Send him to a sports psychologist.

schroomytunes · 06-17-2006, 12:05 AM

I think you will see Clasussen demoted to the pen after this start, and I think Mays will take his spot in the rotation for the time being.

CTA513 · 06-17-2006, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krusty

Send him to a sports psychologist.

Have Ryan Wagner go with him.

The Baumer · 06-17-2006, 12:28 AM

And he was so close to being dependable. Sad story.

KronoRed · 06-17-2006, 01:02 AM

To the pen, it's not physical or mental, he just isn't that good.

Jr's Boy · 06-17-2006, 02:00 AM

Trade him for Greinke.

Super_Barry11 · 06-17-2006, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krusty

Send him to a sports psychologist.

I'll be ready for him in about 5 years.

IrishDavidKY · 06-17-2006, 05:03 AM

It's time to put him in the pen as a lefty specialist or long reliever. With the out come of his last few starts I'm not sure if there is any real value for a trade.

By the way, first post of REDZONE

Topcat · 06-17-2006, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrishDavidKY

It's time to put him in the pen as a lefty specialist or long reliever. With the out come of his last few starts I'm not sure if there is any real value for a trade.

By the way, first post of REDZONE

In the pen the kid can pitch honestly but, his days as a starter seem to be done

oneupper · 06-17-2006, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrishDavidKY

It's time to put him in the pen as a lefty specialist or long reliever. With the out come of his last few starts I'm not sure if there is any real value for a trade.

By the way, first post of REDZONE

Welcome!

UK Reds Fan · 06-17-2006, 07:12 AM

Who'd have thought...Milton this year is turning into Claussen of last year...while Classen of this year is turning into Milton of last year.

Mays is the obvious 5th starter...I guess I'd like to see what Germano can do. He has basicallly ben in AAA for 1.5 years know, would it be rushing him to give him 5 starts in Cincy? We were all surprised at how well Lizard has handled it, maybe Germano can give us a hopeful surprise as well. I just think we all know what Mays is going to give us...which ain't very good.

RedsBaron · 06-17-2006, 07:18 AM

I agree that Claussen, for whom I had high hopes, should be banished from the starting rotation and sent to the bullpen.
What I would really like to see the Reds try is a four man rotation. There are studies indicating that a four man starting rotation is no harder on pitchers arms than a five man rotation, with the key being to carefully watch pitch counts in the games that are started.

RedLegSuperStar · 06-17-2006, 07:23 AM

Claussen goes to the pen, keep him there until next season or if the Reds fall out of contention.

markymark69 · 06-17-2006, 07:58 AM

One of two things I would do with Claussen, both they involve giving up a jolt. First a question that I am not sure about. Does he have any options left? If so, demote him to AAA. If he doesn't, then I'm with most other people, put him in the bullpen.

I have also been a big supporter of Claussen's and was delighted when we traded for him a couple of years back, but he is far and away the weak link in this rotation. There is nobody more disappointed in Claussen than I am.

His problem, to me, and I'm not a pitching coach or anything, is that he nipples to much and then because he does not have a put away pitch, he is forced to throw a strike on a three-ball count and the hitters are ready to waylay it and most of time do just that. He needs to be more agressive early in the count and "freakin" pitch inside a little more!

It pretty easy to tell if Claussen is going to have a good night or bad night, if he is throwing his breaking stuff early for strikes then he'll have a good night, if he is not, then we'll see more of what we saw last night.

I agree with Marty's statement from last night, "I'll be struck dumb if he makes next start in New York."

If the Reds want to stay in the division/wild card hunt, his spot in the rotation must be addressed.

Mays is the obvious choice and based on the way he has pitched for the Reds, he should get a shot, if he doesn't work then go to Germano or Belisle. If they do not work, trade or pick up somebody else to find an answer.

06-17-2006, 12:04 AM	#1
Newman4 Old Red Guard Reject Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,419	What to do with Claussen Put him in the pen as a Lefty Specialist. Before tonight, LH hitters were batting .154 against him with .516 OPS. LH v. Mercker .321/1.244 LH v. Hammond .275/.700 Claussen replaces Mercker and the Reds have a decent BP from the left side.

06-17-2006, 12:04 AM	#2
Krusty Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 12,311	Re: What to do with Claussen Send him to a sports psychologist. __________________ If you think small, you'll go nowhere in life.

06-17-2006, 12:05 AM	#3
schroomytunes Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wilmington n.c. Posts: 928	Re: What to do with Claussen I think you will see Clasussen demoted to the pen after this start, and I think Mays will take his spot in the rotation for the time being.

06-17-2006, 12:28 AM	#5
The Baumer Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,295	Re: What to do with Claussen And he was so close to being dependable. Sad story.

06-17-2006, 01:02 AM	#6
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,344	Re: What to do with Claussen To the pen, it's not physical or mental, he just isn't that good. __________________ Go Gators!

06-17-2006, 02:00 AM	#7
Jr's Boy Firin Away Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,750	Re: What to do with Claussen Trade him for Greinke.

06-17-2006, 05:03 AM	#9
IrishDavidKY Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 77	Re: What to do with Claussen It's time to put him in the pen as a lefty specialist or long reliever. With the out come of his last few starts I'm not sure if there is any real value for a trade. By the way, first post of REDZONE

06-17-2006, 07:12 AM	#12
UK Reds Fan Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN USA Posts: 278	Re: What to do with Claussen Who'd have thought...Milton this year is turning into Claussen of last year...while Classen of this year is turning into Milton of last year. Mays is the obvious 5th starter...I guess I'd like to see what Germano can do. He has basicallly ben in AAA for 1.5 years know, would it be rushing him to give him 5 starts in Cincy? We were all surprised at how well Lizard has handled it, maybe Germano can give us a hopeful surprise as well. I just think we all know what Mays is going to give us...which ain't very good.

06-17-2006, 07:18 AM	#13
RedsBaron Big Red Machine Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Out Wayne Posts: 22,383	Re: What to do with Claussen I agree that Claussen, for whom I had high hopes, should be banished from the starting rotation and sent to the bullpen. What I would really like to see the Reds try is a four man rotation. There are studies indicating that a four man starting rotation is no harder on pitchers arms than a five man rotation, with the key being to carefully watch pitch counts in the games that are started. __________________ "Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."

06-17-2006, 07:23 AM	#14
RedLegSuperStar Greatness In The Making Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,078	Re: What to do with Claussen Claussen goes to the pen, keep him there until next season or if the Reds fall out of contention.

06-17-2006, 07:58 AM	#15
markymark69 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 874	Re: What to do with Claussen One of two things I would do with Claussen, both they involve giving up a jolt. First a question that I am not sure about. Does he have any options left? If so, demote him to AAA. If he doesn't, then I'm with most other people, put him in the bullpen. I have also been a big supporter of Claussen's and was delighted when we traded for him a couple of years back, but he is far and away the weak link in this rotation. There is nobody more disappointed in Claussen than I am. His problem, to me, and I'm not a pitching coach or anything, is that he nipples to much and then because he does not have a put away pitch, he is forced to throw a strike on a three-ball count and the hitters are ready to waylay it and most of time do just that. He needs to be more agressive early in the count and "freakin" pitch inside a little more! It pretty easy to tell if Claussen is going to have a good night or bad night, if he is throwing his breaking stuff early for strikes then he'll have a good night, if he is not, then we'll see more of what we saw last night. I agree with Marty's statement from last night, "I'll be struck dumb if he makes next start in New York." If the Reds want to stay in the division/wild card hunt, his spot in the rotation must be addressed. Mays is the obvious choice and based on the way he has pitched for the Reds, he should get a shot, if he doesn't work then go to Germano or Belisle. If they do not work, trade or pick up somebody else to find an answer.

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