Harang takes bereavement leave - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Degenerate39 · 07-19-2007, 01:34 PM

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Reds RHP Harang takes bereavement leave

July 19, 2007
MIAMI (TICKER) -- The Cincinnati Reds on Thursday placed pitcher Aaron Harang on bereavement leave.

Harang is traveling to San Diego following the death of his grandfather.

The righthanded Harang has been the Reds' most reliable pitcher this season, going 10-2 with a 3.63 ERA in 21 starts.

Harang started Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves and did not get a decision after allowing two runs in 7 2/3 innings.

To fill the roster spot, the Reds purchased the contract of righthander Ricky Stone from Class AAA Louisville. Stone has made three appearances for the Reds this season, allowing three earned runs in 3 1/3 innings.

Sad news to hear about his grandfather. And more sad news about Ricky Stone

JLB5 · 07-19-2007, 01:55 PM

Salmon? Bray? Heck, I'd even give Majewski another shot... but Stone?

Krawhitham · 07-19-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by degenerate10

Sad news to hear about his grandfather. And more sad news about Ricky Stone

Stone?

so who goes down for AGon then?

jcmac3 · 07-19-2007, 02:17 PM

Im guessing that Harang won't miss a scheduled start? Not to sound like I dont care, If he misses a start due to a death I dont mind, nor will it affect our season.

Degenerate39 · 07-19-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jcmac3

Im guessing that Harang won't miss a scheduled start? Not to sound like I dont care, If he misses a start due to a death I dont mind, nor will it affect our season.

I don't think so because they would've called up Dumatrait or Bailey if he would've missed a start. That's my way of thinking though so who knows what the Front Office will do.

jcmac3 · 07-19-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by degenerate10

I don't think so because they would've called up Dumatrait or Bailey if he would've missed a start. That's my way of thinking though so who knows what the Front Office will do.

Who knows is right, I can think of others besides Stone that should be up

BuckU · 07-19-2007, 02:41 PM

Who did Salmon p.o.?

Jr's Boy · 07-19-2007, 02:51 PM

Stone?I thought he was givin his walking papers.

DeadRedinCT · 07-19-2007, 02:54 PM

I guess Salmon doesn't have enough veteran savvy.

FreelFanatic · 07-19-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jr's Boy

Stone?I thought he was givin his walking papers.

He was, he cleared waivers and went to Louisville.

Which begs the question, why do the Reds continue to do this? First Moeller (twice), now Stone ... continue bringing up re-treads that none of the other 29 big league teams (not even K.C. or T.B.!) want. Why not bring in some fresh blood, give someone new a shot? Am I completely off-base here?!

JLB5 · 07-19-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FreelFanatic

He was, he cleared waivers and went to Louisville.

Which begs the question, why do the Reds continue to do this? First Moeller (twice), now Stone ... continue bringing up re-treads that none of the other 29 big league teams (not even K.C. or T.B.!) want. Why not bring in some fresh blood, give someone new a shot? Am I completely off-base here?!

I kinda got the impression that after Narron left, they were going into evaluation mode. Maybe they are being nice and giving Stone one last shot before they cut him for good. At least Lopez and Keppinger are getting a look. Things could be really different 2 weeks from now. I really don't see any difference in the way things are ran since Narron departed, just a little better attitude and better quips from the manager. He still has an ever revolving lineup and continues to run Stanton out there late in games. The bullpen has be just good enough to keep from blowing a couple of games which would have turned this "winning streak" on its ear.

StrikeIndicator · 07-19-2007, 04:06 PM

Who would have thought that a pitcher who can clear waivers as easy as pie,
is

the best reliever that the Bats have

If I were Salmon, Bray or McBeth, I would be on the phone to my agent and looking for another team

what is the FO thinking?

Slyder · 07-19-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StrikeIndicator

Who would have thought that a pitcher who can clear waivers as easy as pie,
is

the best reliever that the Bats have

If I were Salmon, Bray or McBeth, I would be on the phone to my agent and looking for another team

what is the FO thinking?

Stone will clear waivers to go back to AAA when Gonzalez comes back. Also it will not burn an option on guys who could be longer term solutions. Leaving the Reds with 11 pitchers and then Keppinger/Lopez being the fall guy for Harang when he returns, unless FO decides the time is right to cut ties with a certain crafty LH vet.

jlb1705 · 07-19-2007, 06:56 PM

I couldn't help but chuckle a little bit when Jeff Piecoro said, "Sad news for the Reds today, Ricky Stone is back."

In all seriousness, it is sad news about the Harang family's loss.

TheOnlyRedsFan · 07-19-2007, 10:35 PM

didnt they mention during the game that Harang knew about his gramps before the game yesterday and still went out and pitched a solid game

07-19-2007, 01:55 PM	#2
JLB5 Talkin' Baseball Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The 'Nati Posts: 278	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave Salmon? Bray? Heck, I'd even give Majewski another shot... but Stone?

07-19-2007, 02:17 PM	#4
jcmac3 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave Im guessing that Harang won't miss a scheduled start? Not to sound like I dont care, If he misses a start due to a death I dont mind, nor will it affect our season.

07-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#7
BuckU Not Laughing Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 661	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave Who did Salmon p.o.? __________________ Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. ~Oscar Wilde

07-19-2007, 02:51 PM	#8
Jr's Boy Firin Away Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,750	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave Stone?I thought he was givin his walking papers.

07-19-2007, 02:54 PM	#9
DeadRedinCT Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wallingford, CT via Anchorage, AK Posts: 318	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave I guess Salmon doesn't have enough veteran savvy. __________________ I'm not a hooligan. I'm a Reds supporter. Hooray Beer!

07-19-2007, 04:06 PM	#12
StrikeIndicator Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 113	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave Who would have thought that a pitcher who can clear waivers as easy as pie, is the best reliever that the Bats have If I were Salmon, Bray or McBeth, I would be on the phone to my agent and looking for another team what is the FO thinking?

07-19-2007, 06:56 PM	#14
jlb1705 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mt. Washington-Cincinnati, O-HI-O Posts: 55	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave I couldn't help but chuckle a little bit when Jeff Piecoro said, "Sad news for the Reds today, Ricky Stone is back." In all seriousness, it is sad news about the Harang family's loss.

07-19-2007, 10:35 PM	#15
TheOnlyRedsFan Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pataskala Posts: 253	Re: Harang takes bereavement leave didnt they mention during the game that Harang knew about his gramps before the game yesterday and still went out and pitched a solid game __________________ Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Brennemania runs wild on you!!

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