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Wheelhouse · 05-22-2007, 01:13 PM

Season-high 6 Ks in just the 5th inning so far today. 0 ERs.

RedsMan3203 · 05-22-2007, 01:14 PM

How about Walks?

BRM · 05-22-2007, 01:15 PM

1 walk and 1 hit so far.

RedsMan3203 · 05-22-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BRM

1 walk and 1 hit so far.

Now lets see him do that for a month and 2 starts and give him the call up...

I guess we have a spot open now with Milty on the DL; I can't wait for him to return.

Redsfanao · 05-22-2007, 02:50 PM

I attended the game at Cooper Stadium. Homer was pretty dominant. In those 5 2/3 innings, only 2 balls left the infield (and those were routine fly outs). I cannot recall a single ball being hit hard during his whole outing. The one hit was a bunt single. As far as his velocity goes, they had a MPH reading on the score board. His fastball was anywhere between 89-95. His first pitch of the 6th inning was 95, which is encouraging.

BRM · 05-22-2007, 02:52 PM

He went 5 2/3 innings today. He gave up 1 hit, 2 walks, and struck out 7. He allowed 1 unearned run.

Hooligan · 05-22-2007, 03:24 PM

Homer looked good today, but still needs to stay in AAA and dominate. He'll be here soon enough.

UC_Ken · 05-22-2007, 03:24 PM

Put up a couple more of these outings and there's going to be a TON of pressure on Wayne.

The_jbh · 05-22-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsMan3203

Now lets see him do that for a month and 2 starts and give him the call up...

I guess we have a spot open now with Milty on the DL; I can't wait for him to return.

I say 2 to 3 starts like that, low walks and how do u keep him down? id prefer to never see milton in a reds uniform ever again

Benihana · 05-22-2007, 03:34 PM

Barring a major setback, Homer will be up by the All Star Break. I wouldn't be surprised if he replaces Lohse, who likely could be traded by then.

paintmered · 05-22-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by UC_Ken

Put up a couple more of these outings and there's going to be a TON of pressure on Wayne.

Homer isn't going to save this season. Don't risk trashing the multi-million dollar arm over a lost cause. But I agree with you. The masses will want to see him in Cincinnati. I don't really have a problem with him here so long as he's on a strict pitch count and he has nothing left to prove at AAA.

He still needs to be allowed to develop, whether it is in Cincinnati or Louisville.

The_jbh · 05-22-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by paintmered

Homer isn't going to save this season. Don't risk trashing the multi-million dollar arm over a lost cause. But I agree with you. The masses will want to see him in Cincinnati. I don't really have a problem with him here so long as he's on a strict pitch count and he has nothing left to prove at AAA.

He still needs to be allowed to develop, whether it is in Cincinnati or Louisville.

I agree he wont save the season but he could make it more tolerable... Keep pitch counts on him but why not develop in the show rather than AAA? that way he is ready when we could contend next year... not newly thrown into the fire... Plus if we have 3 solid starters at the top of the rotation going into FA, Bob might be more willing to throw money at a closer right handed middle of the order bat, set up man or whatever else we deem necessary...

Aronchis · 05-22-2007, 04:03 PM

Bailey would probably be mediocre in the majors right now. He is still finding his control. Why even bother wasting his service time if he can't help the Reds into a playoff chase?

Superdude · 05-22-2007, 04:06 PM

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His fastball was anywhere between 89-95.

I've been a little rougher on Homer than most so far this season, so don't think I'm knocking him here, but wasn't he throwing harder last year?

TOBTTReds · 05-22-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Superdude

I've been a little rougher on Homer than most so far this season, so don't think I'm knocking him here, but wasn't he throwing harder last year?

If he was really throwing 89-95, then yes. But I wouldn't trust those scoreboard readings. The gun at Dayton is worse than me guessing the speeds of pitches. Same with a lot of readings on tv.

Hopefully, but doubtful, that he is working in a two-seamer in there.

05-22-2007, 01:13 PM	#1
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05-22-2007, 01:14 PM	#2
RedsMan3203 Reds Slacker '07 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,783	Re: Homer Update How about Walks? __________________ You think you got what it takes to play a real fantasy game? Join me at Jockstocks. You can play Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Nascar and even Hockey! Jockstocks Homepage Do you have your shirt on? - Adam Dunn to Marty on the Bananna Phone.

05-22-2007, 01:15 PM	#3
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Homer Update 1 walk and 1 hit so far.

05-22-2007, 02:50 PM	#5
Redsfanao Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Columbus Posts: 96	Re: Homer Update I attended the game at Cooper Stadium. Homer was pretty dominant. In those 5 2/3 innings, only 2 balls left the infield (and those were routine fly outs). I cannot recall a single ball being hit hard during his whole outing. The one hit was a bunt single. As far as his velocity goes, they had a MPH reading on the score board. His fastball was anywhere between 89-95. His first pitch of the 6th inning was 95, which is encouraging.

05-22-2007, 02:52 PM	#6
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Homer Update He went 5 2/3 innings today. He gave up 1 hit, 2 walks, and struck out 7. He allowed 1 unearned run.

05-22-2007, 03:24 PM	#7
Hooligan Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 504	Re: Homer Update Homer looked good today, but still needs to stay in AAA and dominate. He'll be here soon enough. __________________ ...And this one belongs to the Reds!!

05-22-2007, 03:24 PM	#8
UC_Ken Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Monfort Heights Posts: 525	Re: Homer Update Put up a couple more of these outings and there's going to be a TON of pressure on Wayne.

05-22-2007, 03:34 PM	#10
Benihana Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 8,438	Re: Homer Update Barring a major setback, Homer will be up by the All Star Break. I wouldn't be surprised if he replaces Lohse, who likely could be traded by then. __________________ Go BLUE!!!

05-22-2007, 04:03 PM	#13
Aronchis Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,673	Re: Homer Update Bailey would probably be mediocre in the majors right now. He is still finding his control. Why even bother wasting his service time if he can't help the Reds into a playoff chase?

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