Castro pinch hit for Hamilton - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Matt700wlw · 06-20-2007, 07:08 PM

Why?

"Two outs, nobody on, trying to get a right-handed hitter up there, Castro is 1-for-1 lifetime against him. If there was someone on base, I’d have given Josh a chance to whack it out of the ballpark. I’m just trying to get something going any way we can."

- Trent

He is the only one on God's green earth who thinks Juan Castro is the answer to "get something going"

Tommyjohn25 · 06-20-2007, 07:09 PM

I have never once chimed in on "Narron bashing" but that is ridiculous, inexcuseable, insane, and just flat out dumb.

vaticanplum · 06-20-2007, 07:12 PM

1 for 1 lifetime. Well, there's all the evidence I need.

oneupper · 06-20-2007, 07:13 PM

Maybe Narron can't take the losing anymore and wants to be fired.

BuckeyeRedleg · 06-20-2007, 07:16 PM

Castellini must not be much of a baseball fan, because even those most causal of fans would know that Jerry Narron has absolutely no idea of what he's doing.

What does it say about the GM (other than the fact that he's covering his butt) that Narron is still managing this team?

There's really no justification for retaining Jerry Narron.

Mario-Rijo · 06-20-2007, 07:18 PM

I really, really like Juan Castro (the guy and the defender) and I think he needs cut. Well at least sent down to the AAA, and call up Bellhorn I hate to see a guy lose his job. But both he and Moeller are killing us just by being over there on the bench with a uniform on.

My guess is we would get better production from the kid with the uni on that fetches those pieces of wood and donuts.

Mario-Rijo · 06-20-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeRedleg

Castellini must not be much of a baseball fan, because even those most causal of fans would know that Jerry Narron has absolutely no idea of what he's doing.

What does it say about the GM (other than the fact that he's covering his butt) that Narron is still managing this team?

There's really no justification for retaining Jerry Narron.

No justification AT ALL at this point! None!

Danny Serafini · 06-20-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mario-Rijo

I really, really like Juan Castro (the guy and the defender)

I'm the same way. The first time he was in town I thought he added something to the team, even with his weak bat. But now it's become blatantly obvious that he just doesn't have it anymore. It's not a big money deal, at this point they might as well eat it and see if Keppinger can handle the role.

OnBaseMachine · 06-20-2007, 07:26 PM

I don't know what's worse, Narron actuallu thinking Castro is better than a little leaguer or the fact that Krivsky continues to keep him on the 25-man roster. Juan Castro stinks at everything he does on the baseball field. He's worthless.

jojo · 06-20-2007, 07:29 PM

Narron just wants it to end at this point. Tommorrow is a day off. Just. Maybe.

I like JN but he's probably eyeing greener pastures.

Cyclone792 · 06-20-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeRedleg

Castellini must not be much of a baseball fan, because even those most causal of fans would know that Jerry Narron has absolutely no idea of what he's doing.

What does it say about the GM (other than the fact that he's covering his butt) that Narron is still managing this team?

There's really no justification for retaining Jerry Narron.

The Reds were 9-21 in May, and now they're 7-11 in June. Jerry Narron has righted the ship to the tune of a 16-32 record - a .333 winning percentage - since the beginning of May.

Matt700wlw · 06-20-2007, 07:34 PM

Ready...Castro vs Hamilton vs Lefties...

Castro vs LH .240 BA, .296 OBP
Hamilton vs LH .250 BA, .327 OBP

Embree vs LH batters: .286 Embree vs RH batters .253

The numbers show Hamilton is the better option....but I don't think anybody should need numbers to know that.

Mario-Rijo · 06-20-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Serafini

I'm the same way. The first time he was in town I thought he added something to the team, even with his weak bat. But now it's become blatantly obvious that he just doesn't have it anymore. It's not a big money deal, at this point they might as well eat it and see if Keppinger can handle the role.

Good point I forgot about Keppinger, my vote goes to him as well.

westofyou · 06-20-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Castellini must not be much of a baseball fan, because even those most causal of fans would know that Jerry Narron has absolutely no idea of what he's doing.

If I had a dime for every time I've heard this said about a MLB manager I'd be rich, rich I'm telling ya... bloody rich!!!

That said, Gene Mauch rears his little head every day in the Reds dugout, today it was the Castro PH. Back in 1985 The Angels had a low slugging CF named Gary Pettis, Gary could get on base though and yet it was not uncommon for Jerry Narron to PH for Pettis, Jerry Narron who had a lifetime .270 OB%, and was .67 points lower than Pettis in that 85 season.

Strikes Out Looking · 06-20-2007, 07:57 PM

I'd like to see someone pinch manage for JN for the rest of my lifetime.

I believe a monkey sitting in the dugout could do just as well (or as bad) as the current incumbent manager, and having a monkey as a manager would free up a little cash to use on pitching or pinch hitters.

06-20-2007, 07:08 PM	#1
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,130	Castro pinch hit for Hamilton Why? "Two outs, nobody on, trying to get a right-handed hitter up there, Castro is 1-for-1 lifetime against him. If there was someone on base, I’d have given Josh a chance to whack it out of the ballpark. I’m just trying to get something going any way we can." - Trent He is the only one on God's green earth who thinks Juan Castro is the answer to "get something going" __________________ An excited shade of Red

06-20-2007, 07:09 PM	#2
Tommyjohn25 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fairborn, OH Posts: 1,839	Re: Castro PHing for Hamilton I have never once chimed in on "Narron bashing" but that is ridiculous, inexcuseable, insane, and just flat out dumb. __________________ Benzinger backing and calling! And the 1990 world championship series belongs to the Cincinnati Reds!

06-20-2007, 07:12 PM	#3
vaticanplum Has big taste Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,704	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton 1 for 1 lifetime. Well, there's all the evidence I need. __________________ There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.

06-20-2007, 07:13 PM	#4
oneupper Danger is my business! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Back in Florida Posts: 7,852	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton Maybe Narron can't take the losing anymore and wants to be fired. __________________ "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." http://dalmady.blogspot.com

06-20-2007, 07:16 PM	#5
BuckeyeRedleg Will post for food Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 5,090	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton Castellini must not be much of a baseball fan, because even those most causal of fans would know that Jerry Narron has absolutely no idea of what he's doing. What does it say about the GM (other than the fact that he's covering his butt) that Narron is still managing this team? There's really no justification for retaining Jerry Narron.

06-20-2007, 07:18 PM	#6
Mario-Rijo HOF CLASS OF '12 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 8,994	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton I really, really like Juan Castro (the guy and the defender) and I think he needs cut. Well at least sent down to the AAA, and call up Bellhorn I hate to see a guy lose his job. But both he and Moeller are killing us just by being over there on the bench with a uniform on. My guess is we would get better production from the kid with the uni on that fetches those pieces of wood and donuts. __________________ 2008 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports 2009 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports 2010 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports "You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." --Woody Hayes

06-20-2007, 07:26 PM	#9
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton I don't know what's worse, Narron actuallu thinking Castro is better than a little leaguer or the fact that Krivsky continues to keep him on the 25-man roster. Juan Castro stinks at everything he does on the baseball field. He's worthless.

06-20-2007, 07:29 PM	#10
jojo Five Tool Fool Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16,569	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton Narron just wants it to end at this point. Tommorrow is a day off. Just. Maybe. I like JN but he's probably eyeing greener pastures. __________________ "This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner

06-20-2007, 07:34 PM	#12
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,130	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton Ready...Castro vs Hamilton vs Lefties... Castro vs LH .240 BA, .296 OBP Hamilton vs LH .250 BA, .327 OBP Embree vs LH batters: .286 Embree vs RH batters .253 The numbers show Hamilton is the better option....but I don't think anybody should need numbers to know that. __________________ An excited shade of Red Last edited by Matt700wlw; 06-20-2007 at 07:50 PM.

06-20-2007, 07:57 PM	#15
Strikes Out Looking Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,266	Re: Castro pinch hit for Hamilton I'd like to see someone pinch manage for JN for the rest of my lifetime. I believe a monkey sitting in the dugout could do just as well (or as bad) as the current incumbent manager, and having a monkey as a manager would free up a little cash to use on pitching or pinch hitters.

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