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Wheelhouse · 04-10-2007, 12:47 AM

Why not for 10 games or so to see if it works? Hamilton had the best spring of any player in the majors. I'm mad as heck about this game tonight--the Reds are facing two right handers they should pound the next two nights and Hamilton better get a start!

WVPacman · 04-10-2007, 01:04 AM

Mark it down Hamilton will share time with all three outfielders when one needs a day off.I like how Narron is slowly giving him at bats b/c a guy just learning might be a little to much for him to start.Saying that thow Im with you thow I think he will start atleast one of the next two games.

HumnHilghtFreel · 04-10-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WVPacman

Mark it down Hamilton will share time with all three outfielders when one needs a day off.I like how Narron is slowly giving him at bats b/c a guy just learning might be a little to much for him to start.Im with you thow I think he will start atleast one of the next two games.

I think you're right. We all want to see him thrown into the fire right away, but for all his faults, I think Narron knows best when to do so in handling Josh.

WVRedsFan · 04-10-2007, 01:13 AM

I'm with Wheelhouse on this. If you're going to get an 0-4, why not play the rookie? Especially the rookie who was hot all Spring?

OTOH, it goes against Jerry Narron's beliefs and conservative nature to start a young rookie. Hamilton may start, but it will be with great thought and pennance.

Caveat Emperor · 04-10-2007, 01:13 AM

I agree with getting Hamilton some more ABs (he's not getting any better collecting splinters on the bench), but lets get a little perspective here -- he's got a grand total of 3 big league ABs.

Freel is the everyday centerfielder. At this point, I don't see any justification for a platoon. If Hamilton develops and produces, then that might force the issue. But, right now, a platoon that keeps Freel's OBP out of the lineup in half the games isn't going to make the Reds a better ballclub -- especially if it relies on the hope that a Single-A ballplayer will produce consistently if given daily ABs.

I love the Hamilton story, but lets not get carried away.

Razor Shines · 04-10-2007, 01:17 AM

I wish that WVRedsfan would weigh in on this...

I think Freel had a bad game against a guy he's always struggled against. He's done his job as a lead off hitter up to that game. Tomorrow a righty is going and I'm sure Josh will get his first start and Freel will get a night off.

WVPacman · 04-10-2007, 01:24 AM

Hey WVRedsfan,its to late to be drinking coffie lol

Yes like I wrote before I see Hamilton starting in one of the next two games.Freel or maybe even Griffey will be taking a day off.

WVRedsFan · 04-10-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WVPacman

Hey WVRedsfan,its to late to be drinking coffie lol

Yes like I wrote before I see Hamilton starting in one of the next two games.Freel or maybe even Griffey will be taking a day off.

I don't know what the heck happened with the quadruple post. I hit the submit button and I got this message about having just posted.

What you get when you stay up too late and lose a game you should have won, I guess. Or not.

Guess I'm still excited that Bobby's coming home!

RBA · 04-10-2007, 01:37 AM

Okay, if Freel always struggles against this guy, why do you start him tonight?

Razor Shines · 04-10-2007, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RBA

Okay, if Freel always struggles against this guy, why do you start him tonight?

Well with our current situation who else are you going to start? Narron's not gonna give Hamilton his first career start against a lefty. And without Deno or even Norris Hopper we're pretty much stuck, unless you want to see Juan Castro roaming center field.

Spring~Fields · 04-10-2007, 03:15 AM

Between Freel and Hamilton which has the superior fielding, throwing, and hitting?

Ron Madden · 04-10-2007, 03:26 AM

Another RH hitting Outfielder would come in pretty handy on this roster.

The need of three Catchers must out weigh the need of that RH Outfielder.

I know Deno would"ve probably been here if not for the injury, and Norris Hopper is hurt too.

My question is... Is it really that difficult to obtain another RHH 4th/5th OF'er?

This is an honest question, I'm not trying to be snarkey.

Jpup · 04-10-2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SpringfieldFan

Between Freel and Hamilton which has the superior fielding, throwing, and hitting?

Ryan Freel. It's not even close at this point.

coachw513 · 04-10-2007, 07:44 AM

I'd quote WVRedsFan but...

Griffey needs to strengthen his wrist, Freel needs the occasional day off (by the way not that it was the difference in the game but you mean Freel needed to start against Davis with his 1-19 lifetime??)...this is/was my greatest fear about Hamilton that he's going to lose any rhythm he built up by not playing with any regularity...

It is early, but here's to hoping we run him out there every 3-4 days for a couple of starts to allow him to cultivate his vast talent...it will take time, but he needs to play semi-regularly if at all possible...

Heath · 04-10-2007, 07:50 AM

I actually think that Jerry's going to be changing his philosophy on rookies only because his brother knows him.

04-10-2007, 12:47 AM	#1
Wheelhouse Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York Posts: 2,849	Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF Why not for 10 games or so to see if it works? Hamilton had the best spring of any player in the majors. I'm mad as heck about this game tonight--the Reds are facing two right handers they should pound the next two nights and Hamilton better get a start! __________________ "Don't trust any statistics you did not fake yourself."--Winston Churchill

04-10-2007, 01:04 AM	#2
WVPacman Reds fan for life!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,881	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF Mark it down Hamilton will share time with all three outfielders when one needs a day off.I like how Narron is slowly giving him at bats b/c a guy just learning might be a little to much for him to start.Saying that thow Im with you thow I think he will start atleast one of the next two games. __________________ I can spell,I just can't type!! Last edited by WVPacman; 04-10-2007 at 01:13 AM.

04-10-2007, 01:13 AM	#4
WVRedsFan Lime in da Coconut Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rainelle, WV Posts: 7,712	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF I'm with Wheelhouse on this. If you're going to get an 0-4, why not play the rookie? Especially the rookie who was hot all Spring? OTOH, it goes against Jerry Narron's beliefs and conservative nature to start a young rookie. Hamilton may start, but it will be with great thought and pennance. __________________ www.ris-news.com "The price of seeking to force our beliefs on others is that someday they might force their beliefs on us." Mario Cuomo "You only have to bat a thousand in two things; flying and heart transplants. Everything else you can go 4-for-5." -Beano Cook

04-10-2007, 01:13 AM	#5
Caveat Emperor Titanic Struggles Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The 513 Posts: 12,135	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF I agree with getting Hamilton some more ABs (he's not getting any better collecting splinters on the bench), but lets get a little perspective here -- he's got a grand total of 3 big league ABs. Freel is the everyday centerfielder. At this point, I don't see any justification for a platoon. If Hamilton develops and produces, then that might force the issue. But, right now, a platoon that keeps Freel's OBP out of the lineup in half the games isn't going to make the Reds a better ballclub -- especially if it relies on the hope that a Single-A ballplayer will produce consistently if given daily ABs. I love the Hamilton story, but lets not get carried away. __________________ Championships Matter. 22 Years and Counting...

04-10-2007, 01:17 AM	#6
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF I wish that WVRedsfan would weigh in on this... I think Freel had a bad game against a guy he's always struggled against. He's done his job as a lead off hitter up to that game. Tomorrow a righty is going and I'm sure Josh will get his first start and Freel will get a night off. __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..."

04-10-2007, 01:24 AM	#7
WVPacman Reds fan for life!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,881	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF Hey WVRedsfan,its to late to be drinking coffie lol Yes like I wrote before I see Hamilton starting in one of the next two games.Freel or maybe even Griffey will be taking a day off. __________________ I can spell,I just can't type!!

04-10-2007, 01:37 AM	#9
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF Okay, if Freel always struggles against this guy, why do you start him tonight?

04-10-2007, 03:15 AM	#11
Spring~Fields Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,630	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF Between Freel and Hamilton which has the superior fielding, throwing, and hitting?

04-10-2007, 03:26 AM	#12
Ron Madden Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,815	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF Another RH hitting Outfielder would come in pretty handy on this roster. The need of three Catchers must out weigh the need of that RH Outfielder. I know Deno would"ve probably been here if not for the injury, and Norris Hopper is hurt too. My question is... Is it really that difficult to obtain another RHH 4th/5th OF'er? This is an honest question, I'm not trying to be snarkey. Last edited by Ron Madden; 04-10-2007 at 03:28 AM. Reason: I can't spell

04-10-2007, 07:44 AM	#14
coachw513 Reds 5:11 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 635	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF I'd quote WVRedsFan but... Griffey needs to strengthen his wrist, Freel needs the occasional day off (by the way not that it was the difference in the game but you mean Freel needed to start against Davis with his 1-19 lifetime??)...this is/was my greatest fear about Hamilton that he's going to lose any rhythm he built up by not playing with any regularity... It is early, but here's to hoping we run him out there every 3-4 days for a couple of starts to allow him to cultivate his vast talent...it will take time, but he needs to play semi-regularly if at all possible... __________________ You cannot defeat an ignorant man in an argument! -William Gibbs McAdoo Though many of us here are sure trying

04-10-2007, 07:50 AM	#15
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Hamilton should platoon w/Freel in CF I actually think that Jerry's going to be changing his philosophy on rookies only because his brother knows him. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

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