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Old 08-28-2007, 03:13 PM   #16
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Re: 8/28/07 - Reds vs Pirates(Game 1) - Game Thread
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I really don't get the fascination with Ellison, it is absurd. Playing him over Dunn or Hamilton is like you are trying to lose.
Amen. Besides, how's Hamilton going to learn to hit lefties...if he's never allowed to hit against lefties?

Ellison is the outfield version of Juan Castro.
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:23 PM   #17
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Amen. Besides, how's Hamilton going to learn to hit lefties...if he's never allowed to hit against lefties?

Ellison is the outfield version of Juan Castro.
That may be true but did you really have to put it in those terms? Thanks for ruining my day.
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:23 PM   #18
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They're about to play 10 games in 9 days. And it's still pretty hot out there. Playing your "studs" in all 10 of those games would be akin to the discussion going on in this thread:
So no Red should play in all 10 games, I keep an eye out for that.
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:24 PM   #19
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Re: 8/28/07 - Reds vs Pirates(Game 1) - Game Thread
Yankees vs. Red Sox

Angels vs. Mariners

Mets vs. Phillies

Cubs vs. Brewers

Diamondbacks vs. Padres

REDS VS. PIRATES

Great time of the year to have Great Series.

...and the REDS and Pirates are the two hottest clubs of them all. I'd be shocked if the 4-game series finishes anything other than 2-2.
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:24 PM   #20
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Ellison is the outfield version of Juan Castro.
excepting that it's even worse when you are an OF that hits like a SS.
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:59 PM   #21
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Ellison stinks. Now that I have said that he will get two hits. :
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Old 08-28-2007, 04:44 PM   #22
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Re: 8/28/07 - Reds vs Pirates(Game 1) - Game Thread
Bay hitting 6th?
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Bay hitting 6th?
he has been in a 2 month slump.
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Amen. Besides, how's Hamilton going to learn to hit lefties...if he's never allowed to hit against lefties?

Ellison is the outfield version of Juan Castro.
I don't agree that lefty hitters should play against all lefties for the purpose of letting them "learn" to hit lefties.

Hamilton is weaker against lefties and having him strike out 7 or 8 times in a double header is not optimal. He may play game two, but this pitcher in game one is very tough on lefties. So it is appropriate to sit Hammy for this game.

It's too bad the Reds don't have some better righty hitters. So, instead, they use Ellison in this game, bat him eighth, maybe he contributes defensively or gets a hit. I'm sure if they had Soriano or Vlad to play left field he would be in there.
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I'm sure if they had Soriano or Vlad to play left field he would be in there.
I'm sure if they had Cody Ross no one would have a problem with him being in there.

Like I said when they acquired Ellison, he was not a temporary stopgap(as I was assured he would be) the FO actually believes he is a useful player.
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he has been in a 2 month slump.

He'll come out of it against the Reds.
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In other action....

Astros take on the Cardinals tonight...

Along with the Brewers and the Cubbies!
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Look at all those Pirates fans behind home plate!
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Not a soul at PNC park...
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Old 08-28-2007, 05:07 PM   #30
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Attendance at this first game is of Little League proportions.
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