Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Redsfan320 · 10-03-2010, 11:20 AM

Per Fay.

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Redsfan320 · 10-03-2010, 11:21 AM

CRAP. MY BAD. Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. Sorry.

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Redsfan320 · 10-03-2010, 11:22 AM

This was actually per Groeschen. I'm sorry guys. I failed in my haste.

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Tommyjohn25 · 10-03-2010, 11:23 AM

Thread title fixed!

Redsfan320 · 10-03-2010, 11:30 AM

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Now I ask... WHERE THE HECK IS WOOD???

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mbgrayson · 10-03-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Redsfan320

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Now I ask... WHERE THE HECK IS WOOD???

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Per Mark Sheldon, Dusty speaking about Travis Wood's game vs. Philly:

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"That was the first time they saw him, too. Not to take anything away from him," Baker said. "They didn't have Utley. They didn't have Polanco. They didn't have Ruiz. And they were scoring runs at the time. He's a gutsy kid but he and Homer are probably the least experienced too. If we can get him a game, he'd be more prepared to start the next time if there is a next time."

UKFlounder · 10-03-2010, 11:35 AM

The bullpen?

Philly's "slash line" this year was actually higher against lefties than against righties, so it may not be unreasonable to not start him against their lineup (Besides, he's already thrown more innings than last year, so maybe they don't want to start him any more.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redsfan320

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Now I ask... WHERE THE HECK IS WOOD???

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Ghosts of 1990 · 10-03-2010, 11:41 AM

I don't like this one bit. Cueto's arm is fatigued I believe. Bailey and Wood have been so much better over their last several starts. Cueto is the kind of guy who might allow Philly to build a huge early lead and the bullpen gets burnt up. At least he's starting game 3.

Reds Fanatic · 10-03-2010, 11:41 AM

This is what Dusty had to say about Bailey and Wood:

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/201...-arroyo-cueto/

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“They’re our two least experienced (starters), so they will be out of the bullpen,” Baker said. “Wood gives us potentially four lefties in the bullpen. …Plus, if we can get him in a game, he’d be more prepared to start the next time, if there is a next time.”

Reds Fanatic · 10-03-2010, 11:43 AM

If it turns about to be Philly I worry about Arroyo versus that lefty heavy lineup. They were talking about this on the Fox game yesterday. Lefties are hitting .285 this year against Arroyo.

mbgrayson · 10-03-2010, 11:44 AM

The other thing I like about having Travis Wood in the pen is that his first three or four innings each game have been dominent. The huge majoirty of the runs he gives up are in innings 5-7.

Dusty also says there will be 11 pitchers on the playoff 25 man roster. He says both Wood and Bailey will be in the pen, or possible game 4 or 5 starters. That leaves only six slots for relievers, my guess as to who makes the cut:
1. Francisco Cordero
2. Nick Masset
3. Arthur Rhodes
4. Bill Bray
5. Logan Ondrusek
6. Ardolis Chapman

The Voice of IH · 10-03-2010, 11:45 AM

I was hoping Volquez, Wood, Arroyo, and then Cueto, but the three that have been chosen are dang good. and it should be a fun run.

OnBaseMachine · 10-03-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Reds Fanatic

If it turns about to be Philly I worry about Arroyo versus that lefty heavy lineup. They were talking about this on the Fox game yesterday. Lefties are hitting .285 this year against Arroyo.

Agreed. The Phillies are a nightmare matchup for Arroyo with all those lefties. I can't believe Travis Wood is not in the playoff rotation. He should be in there, especially if they play the Phillies, IMO.

camisadelgolf · 10-03-2010, 12:05 PM

People are surprised that Volquez got picked for game one, but wasn't Arroyo the one who said he'd prefer not to pitch on opening day? If so, I'm guessing that was the biggest factor.

RedsManRick · 10-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Very disappointing. I know Arroyo was going to have be in there, but Wood has been our most effective starter, bar none.

10-03-2010, 11:20 AM	#1
Redsfan320 2 in 3 years! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oxford, OH Posts: 2,277	Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. Per Fay. 320 __________________ I'd rather listen to Kelch read the phone book than suffer through Thom Brennaman's attempt to make every instance on the field the most important event since the discovery of manned space flight. -westofyou

10-03-2010, 11:21 AM	#2
Redsfan320 2 in 3 years! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oxford, OH Posts: 2,277	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Cueto, Arroyo CRAP. MY BAD. Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. Sorry. 320 __________________ I'd rather listen to Kelch read the phone book than suffer through Thom Brennaman's attempt to make every instance on the field the most important event since the discovery of manned space flight. -westofyou

10-03-2010, 11:22 AM	#3
Redsfan320 2 in 3 years! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oxford, OH Posts: 2,277	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Cueto, Arroyo This was actually per Groeschen. I'm sorry guys. I failed in my haste. 320 __________________ I'd rather listen to Kelch read the phone book than suffer through Thom Brennaman's attempt to make every instance on the field the most important event since the discovery of manned space flight. -westofyou

10-03-2010, 11:23 AM	#4
Tommyjohn25 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fairborn, OH Posts: 1,839	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. Thread title fixed! __________________ Benzinger backing and calling! And the 1990 world championship series belongs to the Cincinnati Reds!

10-03-2010, 11:30 AM	#5
Redsfan320 2 in 3 years! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oxford, OH Posts: 2,277	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Now I ask... WHERE THE HECK IS WOOD??? 320 __________________ I'd rather listen to Kelch read the phone book than suffer through Thom Brennaman's attempt to make every instance on the field the most important event since the discovery of manned space flight. -westofyou

10-03-2010, 11:41 AM	#8
Ghosts of 1990 The Future is Now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,885	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. I don't like this one bit. Cueto's arm is fatigued I believe. Bailey and Wood have been so much better over their last several starts. Cueto is the kind of guy who might allow Philly to build a huge early lead and the bullpen gets burnt up. At least he's starting game 3. __________________ 2009 Attendance Record: 3-5 2010 Attendance Record: 2-9 2011 Attendance Record: 3-4 2012 Attendance Record: 3-4 2013 Attendance Record: 1-1

10-03-2010, 11:43 AM	#10
Reds Fanatic Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Piqua, OH Posts: 16,437	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. If it turns about to be Philly I worry about Arroyo versus that lefty heavy lineup. They were talking about this on the Fox game yesterday. Lefties are hitting .285 this year against Arroyo.

10-03-2010, 11:44 AM	#11
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,933	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. The other thing I like about having Travis Wood in the pen is that his first three or four innings each game have been dominent. The huge majoirty of the runs he gives up are in innings 5-7. Dusty also says there will be 11 pitchers on the playoff 25 man roster. He says both Wood and Bailey will be in the pen, or possible game 4 or 5 starters. That leaves only six slots for relievers, my guess as to who makes the cut: 1. Francisco Cordero 2. Nick Masset 3. Arthur Rhodes 4. Bill Bray 5. Logan Ondrusek 6. Ardolis Chapman __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

10-03-2010, 11:45 AM	#12
The Voice of IH Lets Go 'Bird' Hunting Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The University of Akron Posts: 1,105	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. I was hoping Volquez, Wood, Arroyo, and then Cueto, but the three that have been chosen are dang good. and it should be a fun run. __________________ Hey Sparky! Indian Hill English teachers taught me everything I know! Numbers behind the Debate: Small Ball vs. Long Ball

10-03-2010, 12:05 PM	#14
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. People are surprised that Volquez got picked for game one, but wasn't Arroyo the one who said he'd prefer not to pitch on opening day? If so, I'm guessing that was the biggest factor.

10-03-2010, 12:05 PM	#15
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: Playoff Rotation: Volquez, Arroyo, Cueto. Very disappointing. I know Arroyo was going to have be in there, but Wood has been our most effective starter, bar none. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

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