Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

redsfan4445 · 09-09-2007, 12:20 PM

what is up with Pete??? Josh should be playing more.. why isnt PETE playing Josh?? I was at the game last night. He didnt use him to start the game much less pinch hit when he should have in the ninth!!.. now Sheets is pitching, NO JOSH!!
ARGGGG

oneupper · 09-09-2007, 12:25 PM

Hamilton tweaked his hammy. He's not going to play if it isn't right.

redsmetz · 09-09-2007, 12:56 PM

So I'm waiting for the "Never Mind"

mbgrayson · 09-09-2007, 12:58 PM

From today's Enquirer:
"LINEUP CHANGE: Norris Hopper started for Hamilton Saturday.

"Hamilton had tightness in his hamstrings; his legs have been tight," Mackanin said. "We're just being extremely cautious with him."

Hamilton hopes to return to the lineup today."

Obviously, he is not ready yet.

TeamBoone · 09-09-2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneupper

Hamilton tweaked his hammy. He's not going to play if it isn't right.

Question already answered.

redsfan4445 · 09-09-2007, 01:05 PM

i wasnt aware.. thanks for the update..

redsfan4445 · 09-09-2007, 01:55 PM

here is more.. about Josh.
Notes: Reds cautious with Hamilton
Rookie says hamstring not the problem; manager says it is
CINCINNATI -- Rookie outfielder Josh Hamilton has been kept out of the starting lineup the past two games.

Reds interim manager Pete Mackanin said he's being cautious with Hamilton, who's been experiencing tightness in his right hamstring.

Hamilton believes Mackanin has other motives, although he did not offer any specific theories.

"[The hamstring] isn't why I'm not playing," Hamilton said. "It isn't going to feel any different. The tightness is always there. I've had it since Chicago [three weeks ago]."

Hamilton displayed no ill effects Friday when he went 4-for-5 with a double, home run and three runs scored. He's batting .349 in his past 37 games.

Mackanin tried to deflect any controversy prior to Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee.

"[Hamilton] said ... that's not why he's not playing?" Mackanin said. "Well, it is why he's not playing. We're just being very cautious."

Hamilton enters Sunday's finale batting .297 with 19 home runs and 47 RBIs. He currently has a six-game hitting streak.

Mackanin presently has other options in center field, namely Norris Hopper, who's hitting .326. He led the National League with a .425 average in August.

Mackanin did admit that if the Reds were in a pennant race, they might be more apt to play Hamilton, hamstring soreness and all.

"He's got such a huge upside," said Mackanin. "He's done so well for a rookie. If we were in the middle of a race, maybe we'd take our chances. Right now, that doesn't make much sense."

Sooo what is the reason Josh thinks he isnt playing??

icehole3 · 09-09-2007, 02:01 PM

I like how McKanin handled it, nip it in the bud. Youre hurt and we're not in the race, they need to see other guys. The race is over.

chicoruiz · 09-09-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

"He's got such a huge upside," said Mackanin. "

I remember when I had a huge upside...now all I have is a huge backside...

mbgrayson · 09-09-2007, 03:51 PM

Hamilton pinch hits in the bottom of the 9th. He lines a HARD one hopper to 2nd, and is thrown out at first. Game over....

WVRedsFan · 09-09-2007, 05:57 PM

Thy rookie shalt not question thy manager...

He may never play again.

Norris Hopper for Josh Hamilton. Why does that make me shake my head? Why is Krivsky attracted to the likes of Jerry Narron (who he cried over) and Pete Mackanin?

KronoRed · 09-10-2007, 01:29 AM

No reason to play him hurt, we've all seen what he can do.

Heath · 09-10-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KronoRed

No reason to play him hurt, we've all seen what he can do.

Stupid thought - now that Hamilton's not going to be the ROY, will he be shut down?

flyer85 · 09-10-2007, 01:15 PM

Player says he is OK to play, manager insinuates(doesn't say outright) that the player is sitting because of an injury.

Typical Reds cloak and dagger stuff. The organization can't get out if its own way. It is hard to know what to think about anything with this team.

Sea Ray · 09-10-2007, 03:04 PM

I think this is just a case of Hamilton saying to the fanbase: "I'm not soft. I can play hurt."

09-09-2007, 12:20 PM	#1
redsfan4445 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,732	Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! what is up with Pete??? Josh should be playing more.. why isnt PETE playing Josh?? I was at the game last night. He didnt use him to start the game much less pinch hit when he should have in the ninth!!.. now Sheets is pitching, NO JOSH!! ARGGGG

09-09-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
oneupper Danger is my business! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Back in Florida Posts: 7,845	Re: Josh Hamilton gets 4 hits two nights ago.. no start 2 games in a row!! Hamilton tweaked his hammy. He's not going to play if it isn't right. __________________ "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." http://dalmady.blogspot.com

09-09-2007, 12:56 PM	#3
redsmetz Redsmetz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winton Place Posts: 10,449	Re: Josh Hamilton gets 4 hits two nights ago.. no start 2 games in a row!! So I'm waiting for the "Never Mind"

09-09-2007, 12:58 PM	#4
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,933	Re: Josh Hamilton gets 4 hits two nights ago.. no start 2 games in a row!! From today's Enquirer: "LINEUP CHANGE: Norris Hopper started for Hamilton Saturday. "Hamilton had tightness in his hamstrings; his legs have been tight," Mackanin said. "We're just being extremely cautious with him." Hamilton hopes to return to the lineup today." Obviously, he is not ready yet. __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

09-09-2007, 01:05 PM	#6
redsfan4445 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,732	Re: Josh Hamilton gets 4 hits two nights ago.. no start 2 games in a row!! i wasnt aware.. thanks for the update..

09-09-2007, 01:55 PM	#7
redsfan4445 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,732	Re: Josh Hamilton gets 4 hits two nights ago.. no start 2 games in a row!! here is more.. about Josh. Notes: Reds cautious with Hamilton Rookie says hamstring not the problem; manager says it is CINCINNATI -- Rookie outfielder Josh Hamilton has been kept out of the starting lineup the past two games. Reds interim manager Pete Mackanin said he's being cautious with Hamilton, who's been experiencing tightness in his right hamstring. Hamilton believes Mackanin has other motives, although he did not offer any specific theories. "[The hamstring] isn't why I'm not playing," Hamilton said. "It isn't going to feel any different. The tightness is always there. I've had it since Chicago [three weeks ago]." Hamilton displayed no ill effects Friday when he went 4-for-5 with a double, home run and three runs scored. He's batting .349 in his past 37 games. Mackanin tried to deflect any controversy prior to Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee. "[Hamilton] said ... that's not why he's not playing?" Mackanin said. "Well, it is why he's not playing. We're just being very cautious." Hamilton enters Sunday's finale batting .297 with 19 home runs and 47 RBIs. He currently has a six-game hitting streak. Mackanin presently has other options in center field, namely Norris Hopper, who's hitting .326. He led the National League with a .425 average in August. Mackanin did admit that if the Reds were in a pennant race, they might be more apt to play Hamilton, hamstring soreness and all. "He's got such a huge upside," said Mackanin. "He's done so well for a rookie. If we were in the middle of a race, maybe we'd take our chances. Right now, that doesn't make much sense." Sooo what is the reason Josh thinks he isnt playing??

09-09-2007, 02:01 PM	#8
icehole3 Member Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 3,027	Re: Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! I like how McKanin handled it, nip it in the bud. Youre hurt and we're not in the race, they need to see other guys. The race is over.

09-09-2007, 03:51 PM	#10
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,933	Re: Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! Hamilton pinch hits in the bottom of the 9th. He lines a HARD one hopper to 2nd, and is thrown out at first. Game over.... __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

09-09-2007, 05:57 PM	#11
WVRedsFan Lime in da Coconut Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rainelle, WV Posts: 7,711	Re: Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! Thy rookie shalt not question thy manager... He may never play again. Norris Hopper for Josh Hamilton. Why does that make me shake my head? Why is Krivsky attracted to the likes of Jerry Narron (who he cried over) and Pete Mackanin?

09-10-2007, 01:29 AM	#12
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! No reason to play him hurt, we've all seen what he can do. __________________ Go Gators!

09-10-2007, 01:15 PM	#14
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! Player says he is OK to play, manager insinuates(doesn't say outright) that the player is sitting because of an injury. Typical Reds cloak and dagger stuff. The organization can't get out if its own way. It is hard to know what to think about anything with this team. __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

09-10-2007, 03:04 PM	#15
Sea Ray Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 15,254	Re: Josh Hamilton not playing. HE says it isnt because of his hammy! I think this is just a case of Hamilton saying to the fanbase: "I'm not soft. I can play hurt."

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