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Old 04-09-2012, 05:00 PM   #16
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Yesterday MM put in 5 rookies for the getaway game vs. the Brews...but today he has his opening day lineup going. Draw your own conclusions!
He played four rookies, not five. And he did it mostly for matchup reasons as we were facing LHP Wolf. Righthanded bats Greene and Robinson replaced lefthanders Jay and Descalso. Carpenter played 1b for Berkman because Wolf owns him. Backup catcher Cruz played so that Molina could start all three games against the Reds.

And Robinson hit a 3-run bomb to salt the game away. Made Matheny look good.
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:01 PM   #17
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Glad to see Rolen in there for some reason I was worried that Dusty was going to sit him.
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:09 PM   #18
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Berkman was being treated for a sore hand. Someone heard about that and made an unwarranted assumption.
I checked MLB.com right after Texasdave's post, and the original St. Louis lineup didn't have Berkman. Guess he was able to convince Matheny.

Going to be tough to beat the Cardinals' best, but IMO this is our best lineup as well minus Rolen and Bruce trading spots.
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:15 PM   #19
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He played four rookies, not five. And he did it mostly for matchup reasons as we were facing LHP Wolf. Righthanded bats Greene and Robinson replaced lefthanders Jay and Descalso. Carpenter played 1b for Berkman because Wolf owns him. Backup catcher Cruz played so that Molina could start all three games against the Reds.

And Robinson hit a 3-run bomb to salt the game away. Made Matheny look good.
Oh, excuse me...the pitcher, (Lance Lynn?) whom I thought was a rookie had a couple of starts last year. Molina needs a rest 3 games into the season for the Reds? What are the Brewers, chopped liver?

Don't believe everything you read, my friend.
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:18 PM   #20
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Historically speaking, Bailey is feast or famine against the Cards. He either pitches into the seventh or exits very early. So you have about a 50-50 shot at your innings goal.

Winning the game is a different story. Homer has only beaten the Cards twice in the past three years.

Westbrook lost 20 pounds in the offseason, came into camp in great shape and allowed only 12 hits in 24 preseason innings.

Should be a good matchup.
Bailey also lost 15 pounds, coming into camp in great shape, then got shelled in a few of his outings.

And none of the spring stats mean doodly squat. I hope it is not a good game. I will not complain at all about an 8-1 Reds butt whipping.
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:43 PM   #21
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Re: Reds vs. Cardinals Monday 4/9
Bailey versus current Cardinals. How we looking?

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NAME	AB	AVE	OBP	SLG	OPS
HALLADY 17	0.400	0.471	0.667	1.137
FURCAL	12	0.417	0.417	0.417	0.833
BERKMAN	8	0.286	0.375	0.857	1.232
FREESE	8	0.250	0.250	0.750	1.000
MOLINA	7	0.286	0.286	0.429	0.714
JAY	6	0.400	0.500	1.000	1.500
Hard to believe Homer has never faced Beltran.
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:44 PM   #22
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How bout we score 10 to 15 runs and make the BP a moot point.
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:51 PM   #23
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Reds versus Jake Westbrook:

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NAME	AB	AVE	OBP	SLG	OPS
HARRIS	14	0.167	0.286	0.167	0.452
PHILLPS	14	0.429	0.429	0.714	1.143
VOTTO	11	0.143	0.455	0.143	0.597
LUDWICK	10	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650
ROLEN	10	0.400	0.400	0.800	1.200
BRUCE	9	0.222	0.222	0.667	0.889
CAIRO	6	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667
HANIGAN	6	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667
HEISEY	6	0.500	0.500	2.000	2.500
STUBBS	5	0.000	0.200	0.000	0.200
COZART	3	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667
VALDEZ	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:52 PM   #24
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Prediction du jour. Scott Rolen touches them all.
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Old 04-09-2012, 06:23 PM   #25
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Bailey versus current Cardinals. How we looking?
Not. Good.
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Old 04-09-2012, 06:27 PM   #26
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Bailey versus current Cardinals. How we looking?

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NAME	AB	AVE	OBP	SLG	OPS
HALLADY 17	0.400	0.471	0.667	1.137
FURCAL	12	0.417	0.417	0.417	0.833
BERKMAN	8	0.286	0.375	0.857	1.232
FREESE	8	0.250	0.250	0.750	1.000
MOLINA	7	0.286	0.286	0.429	0.714
JAY	6	0.400	0.500	1.000	1.500
Hard to believe Homer has never faced Beltran.
Wasn't Beltran in the AL for a few years?

Anyway, these stats point to a slugfest! Relief pitching may rule.
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Molina needs a rest 3 games into the season for the Reds?
If you look at the schedule you'll see why.

For a catcher, playing a day game after a night game typically requires extra rest beforehand.
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:06 PM   #28
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Ballpark looks empty very disappointing.
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:15 PM   #29
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Cards 1-0. I guess we can be glad the bases were empty.
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:15 PM   #30
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It would be nice to see Mr. Peripherals have a strong outing tonight.
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