Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

KOBasinger · 09-01-2010, 10:59 AM

I'm kinda worried about our rotation in the postseason. Who do we go with after these 2?

Harang didn't do too bad on his return last night but I don't think that he would work out good in the postseason.

Wood is nearing his career high in innings. He won't last much longer.

Volquez is working on mechanics. We may never see him in October.

Leake is on the DL and he didn't look good at all his last few starts.

Bailey I think has the advantage to being #3. He has been struggling his last couple starts but was good in his first 2 so I'm not sure what to take of him yet.

So I have, Arroyo/Cueto/Bailey then Harang if we need a 4th. Opinions?

Hey Meat · 09-01-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KOBasinger

I'm kinda worried about our rotation in the postseason. Who do we go with after these 2?

Harang didn't do too bad on his return last night but I don't think that he would work out good in the postseason.

Wood is nearing his career high in innings. He won't last much longer.

Volquez is working on mechanics. We may never see him in October.

Leake is on the DL and he didn't look good at all his last few starts.

Bailey I think has the advantage to being #3. He has been struggling his last couple starts but was good in his first 2 so I'm not sure what to take of him yet.

So I have, Arroyo/Cueto/Bailey then Harang if we need a 4th. Opinions?

Wood/Leake tag team? I have no idea. Kind of scary to think about.

NeilHamburger · 09-01-2010, 11:23 AM

It depends on the park. I would pitch Harang if the Reds are playing the Padres (a real possibility) and it's in San Diego.

GIDP · 09-01-2010, 11:26 AM

Wood or Bailey or Volquez even.

KOBasinger · 09-01-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GIDP

Wood or Bailey or Volquez even.

I have Bailey as our 3rd. I'm hoping Volquez can come back by then and have a positive impact.

CySeymour · 09-01-2010, 11:27 AM

I think the Reds will do what they have to to get Wood into October. So if he has to skip a few starts, or only go 3 or 4 innings in a start, so be it. As for the 4th starter, it probably depends on how Harang does the rest of the way. If he does ok, I think Dusty goes with him, other wise it'll probably be Homer.

redsfan_12 · 09-01-2010, 11:28 AM

Wood or Volquez

mckbearcat48 · 09-01-2010, 03:26 PM

Probably Wood if it's the Phillies with all those LH bats. Bailey would be an interesting choice. Definitely Arroyo in Game 1, he gives the Reds a better chance to win than the Karate Kid Cueto (sorry, Card fan venting). The key with Arroyo in Game 1 is he usually saves the bullpen, which is critical in a 5 game series.

bshall2105 · 09-01-2010, 04:37 PM

Harang will be starting game 1.

swaisuc · 09-01-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bshall2105

Harang will be starting game 1.

No chance. It will be Arroyo barring injury. I understand the veteran angle that you are going for, but Arroyo has that going for him just as much as Harang. Also, whoever pitches game 1 is available twice in the division series.

Game 1: Arroyo
Game 2: Cueto
Game 3: Bailey
Game 4: Wood and Harang battle it out in Sept.
Game 5: Arroyo

I would flip/flop Cueto and Bailey if we didn't get HFA.

Rockermann · 09-01-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by swaisuc

No chance. It will be Arroyo barring injury...

My guess is that bshall2105 was being a bit sarcastic with his Harang prediction.

Hustleman · 09-01-2010, 05:21 PM

i'd have to go with bailey right now...but i wouldnt feel necessarily comfortable with it

Wiggidy · 09-01-2010, 05:51 PM

Travis Wood all the way.

GIDP · 09-01-2010, 05:59 PM

Id start Cueto and Wood, baring something changing, before Arroyo.

Kingspoint · 09-01-2010, 06:34 PM

Wood's a no-brainer.

You only need 3 in the rotation. Everyone else is in the bullpen.

09-01-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
KOBasinger Johnny Cueto Fan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 264	Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation I'm kinda worried about our rotation in the postseason. Who do we go with after these 2? Harang didn't do too bad on his return last night but I don't think that he would work out good in the postseason. Wood is nearing his career high in innings. He won't last much longer. Volquez is working on mechanics. We may never see him in October. Leake is on the DL and he didn't look good at all his last few starts. Bailey I think has the advantage to being #3. He has been struggling his last couple starts but was good in his first 2 so I'm not sure what to take of him yet. So I have, Arroyo/Cueto/Bailey then Harang if we need a 4th. Opinions? __________________ TWITTER : @KOBasinger

09-01-2010, 11:26 AM	#4
GIDP Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,419	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation Wood or Bailey or Volquez even.

09-01-2010, 11:27 AM	#6
CySeymour .377 in 1905 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 1,473	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation I think the Reds will do what they have to to get Wood into October. So if he has to skip a few starts, or only go 3 or 4 innings in a start, so be it. As for the 4th starter, it probably depends on how Harang does the rest of the way. If he does ok, I think Dusty goes with him, other wise it'll probably be Homer. __________________ ...the 2-2 to Woodsen and here it comes...and it is swung on and missed! And Tom Browning has pitched a perfect game! Twenty-seven outs in a row, and he is being mobbed by his teammates, just to the thirdbase side of the mound.

09-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#7
redsfan_12 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Logan/Huntington, WV Posts: 458	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation Wood or Volquez __________________ Cincinnati Reds Marshall Thundering Herd Kentucky Wildcats Indianapolis Colts Washington Wizards

09-01-2010, 03:26 PM	#8
mckbearcat48 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 256	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation Probably Wood if it's the Phillies with all those LH bats. Bailey would be an interesting choice. Definitely Arroyo in Game 1, he gives the Reds a better chance to win than the Karate Kid Cueto (sorry, Card fan venting). The key with Arroyo in Game 1 is he usually saves the bullpen, which is critical in a 5 game series.

09-01-2010, 11:23 AM	#3
NeilHamburger Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 531	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation It depends on the park. I would pitch Harang if the Reds are playing the Padres (a real possibility) and it's in San Diego.

09-01-2010, 04:37 PM	#9
bshall2105 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 860	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation Harang will be starting game 1.

09-01-2010, 05:21 PM	#12
Hustleman Resident Hustleman Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 54	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation i'd have to go with bailey right now...but i wouldnt feel necessarily comfortable with it

09-01-2010, 05:51 PM	#13
Wiggidy Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 48	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation Travis Wood all the way.

09-01-2010, 05:59 PM	#14
GIDP Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,419	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation Id start Cueto and Wood, baring something changing, before Arroyo.

09-01-2010, 06:34 PM	#15
Kingspoint Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: All over Posts: 6,940	Re: Arroyo, Cueto then who? Postseason rotation Wood's a no-brainer. You only need 3 in the rotation. Everyone else is in the bullpen.

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