4/5/2013 Reds vs Nats

[cumberlandreds]

Here's the lineup for tonight:


1. Shin-Soo Choo (L) CF
2. Chris Heisey (R) LF
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF
6. Todd Frazier (R) 3B
7. Zack Cozart (R) SS
8. Ryan Hanigan (R) C
9. Homer Bailey (R) P

[mdccclxix]

If Heisey's 2012 can be looked at as a sort of sophomore slump, we could be really happy with him hitting 2nd. He is POUNDING the ball. I'd like to see who's stronger, him or Mez.

[Raisor]

He is POUNDING the ball. I'd like to see who's stronger, him or Mez.

Who is this "Mez" you speak of?

[757690]

Who is this "Mez" you speak of?

The Pez version of Devin Mesoraco?

[lollipopcurve]

Mes is our millenia-old backup catcher ("Mes" for the Mesozoic Era in which he entered the majors as a promising prospect). He is petrified to the bench.

[Raisor]

The Pez version of Devin Mesoraco?

once again. Who?

[Kc61]

Don't quite understand why Mes isn't starting tonight. Even under Dusty's rotation, I thought it was his turn.

Hope no injury. If anyone hears, please post.

[VR]

I was wildly impressed w/ Hanigan this series (other than the phantom tag). He is at an elite level as a receiver in this league, hopefully Mes is paying attention.

[Trajinous]

My theory on why Hanigan is in:
Angels and Nats are playoff-caliber teams. Dusty is making his line-up more experienced filled and more like a Reds-playoff lineup. Plus out of 3 games, the Reds starters have pitched 3 quality games. Why switch it up against the pre-season NL favorite?

I do find it strange he didn't pinch-hit during the Angels series.

[Reds Fanatic]

I would imagine Mesoraco gets his first start in the early afternoon game tomorrow.

[RollyInRaleigh]

I feel bad for Mesoraco. If this is how he's going to be used, he'd be better off playing every day in Louisville.

[holster10]

Well, it's pretty obvious Mesoraco is really going to have to earn his playing time this season through his performance.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Hard to earn it when you get the kind of intermittent playing time that Mesoraco gets.

[Raisor]

I wish I knew who you people are talking about.

[puca]

I wish I knew who you people are talking about.

You know the personal catcher for Sidd Finch.

[mu4103]

Were the game threads combined? If they were I think it is a good idea.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Kelch already? Sheesh

[Gallen5862]

For some reason I am not getting the Reds game. Is MLB still doing the free previews?

[coachpipe]

4 games and no mez

[New York Red]

Homer hitting 95 on the radar gun and doing it effortlessly.

[TheBigLebowski]

SSC F-7

[elfmanvt07]

Evening gents.

Heisey opposite field to the warning track in right for the second out, then Votto lines one right up the middle. Here comes Brandon with two out.

[Scrap Irony]

Bailey looks great in his limited time so far. Strikes on the black and really nice velocity.

[elfmanvt07]

Phillips K's swinging.

[TheBigLebowski]

Awful AB

[Scrap Irony]

Two pages so far in the game thread, two posts about Bailey, two about hitting.

The rest?

About a guy who's not in the game.

Joy.

[Scrap Irony]

That cutter/ two-seamer Bailey's using is unfair. Mid 90s with six inches of movement.

Awe. Some.

[REDSEER]

Easy 95 for Homer with movement.

[Scrap Irony]

Bailey getting squeezed a bit. Old Bailey would have walked around the mound, then given up a double or a dinger.

New Bailey finds another pitch to use.

[TheBigLebowski]

For some reason I am not getting the Reds game. Is MLB still doing the free previews?

Says they are...

[REDSEER]

After seeing the Angels' lineup, the Nats' sure doesn't scare me all that much.

Then again, it might be due to how AWESOME Homer looks so far.

[TheBigLebowski]

Homer is DEALING.

[R_Webb18]

homer looks great

[New York Red]

Bailey looking sharp through two.

[Scrap Irony]

Bailey taking the reins as a TOR guy would mean a great deal for the Red World Series chances.

This Homer Bailey is really fun to watch.

[TheBigLebowski]

Get rid of one, Jay..

[TheBigLebowski]

Bah.

[coachpipe]

Jay Bruce is pretty good

[TheBigLebowski]

8 k's in 14 at-bats. Ridiculous.

[R_Webb18]

todd

[KYRedLeg]

Bruce Ks. Yawn.

[New York Red]

Funk blast!! The Toddfather!

[TheBigLebowski]

UPPER DECK FRAZIER!!!! What a bomb!

[marcshoe]

Rude of Todd to interrupt Welsh like that.

[WildcatFan]

What a shot.

[TheBigLebowski]

Back to back zack!

[New York Red]

Funkblast! Cozart!

[marcshoe]

And now a real hitter launches one.

[REDSEER]

I'm not sure that one cleared the wall before the fan grabbed it. It was close.

[Mutaman]

Belly to belly!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Boom. Boom...

[Scrap Irony]

Frazier is a fun guy to root for.

[R_Webb18]

what a play by zimmerman

[TheBigLebowski]

Brilliant play by Zimmerman. Wow.

[Scrap Irony]

Really nice play by Zimmerman. Anyone other than Hanigan, and that's a hit.

[LeDoux]

Lots of hard-hit balls so far. I wouldn't mind seeing some Reds batting practice off Haren.

[New York Red]

The Nats allowed just one run in their first three games. We get em for two in two innings.

[WildcatFan]

Homer doing it all!

[TheBigLebowski]

Anything Bailey can't do?

[New York Red]

Bailey with a double, haha.

[kaldaniels]

When you are tearing Cozart limb from limb later on this year be sure to mention that one of his home runs shouldn't have counted.

[REDSEER]

Other than Cueto, we've got serious sticks in our starters (at least for pitchers).

[TheBigLebowski]

Choo 'em up, Shin Soo

[RollyInRaleigh]

I love the National League!

[R_Webb18]

choo gets hit a lot

[New York Red]

Two on for Heisey.

[LeDoux]

I love the National League!

:beerme:

[WildcatFan]

Choo just will not move.

[faffy42]

Hmmm...yea. makes perfect sense dusty to keep bruce at 5 hole. Idiot. Manage for today...not a for a guys reputation, or lefty, or what he did last year.

[TheBigLebowski]

Dangit Heisey....that was awful

[MikeS21]

Seriously? Isn't that the third HBP by Choo in four games?

[RedsfaninMT]

Sorry to state the obvious, but there are still significant server issues.

Nice comeback to K Harren on the foul bunt.

[Scrap Irony]

Interesting graphic on first-pitch strikes for Bailey. His improvement-- from half to two-thirds in four years-- is a testament to both how hard it is to pitch in the major leagues and Bailey's improvement as a pitcher.

It often takes time to build a great pitcher.

[TheBigLebowski]

What a play by joey

[REDSEER]

Nice recovery. Homer still looking good.

[New York Red]

Brilliant play by Joey after the bobble.

[757690]

Other than Cueto, we've got serious sticks in our starters (at least for pitchers).

And Cueto is one of the bunters among NL pitchers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Other than Cueto, we've got serious sticks in our starters (at least for pitchers).

And from what they say, Chapman can swing the bat pretty darn good too.

[edabbs44]

I wonder if Choo let his guard down with the teacher regarding that quote on Cleveland.

[REDSEER]

I wonder if Choo let his guard down with the teacher regarding that quote on Cleveland.

I imagine he didn't know that FSOH would be interviewing her on the telecast....or maybe he did and wanted to send a barb at Cleveland? :lol:

[Scrap Irony]

I wonder if Choo let his guard down with the teacher regarding that quote on Cleveland.

I think he did, but it doesn't really matter. He's not going back to Cleveland.

[TheBigLebowski]

Get rid of one, JAY.

[redsmetz]

It's time for Bruce Jay to slump in that alternate universe.

[Scrap Irony]

Votto looking much better today. 2-2 with two singles.

[REDSEER]

A little late on this, but I was surprised how easily Votto was deked by Werth on that BP liner.

[Red Raindog]

Jay Stubbs flies out to left

;)

[RollyInRaleigh]

At least he hit that one.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto looking much better today. 2-2 with two singles.

He lucked out after that pretty poor read on that single by Brandon. It must've been directly over his head because it wasn't that close. I'll assume it was a hard angle to read. I'd say Joey deserves the benefit of the doubt.

[coachpipe]

Hopefully this is Bruce's 0fer month. And he doesn't do it again

[faffy42]

Yea makes sense dusty...keep bruce at 5 hole. You always want to have an automatic out after votto and phillips...and then give frazier no one on base. Good work.

[Scrap Irony]

Poor AB by Frazier. K'ed on a really bad pitch away.

[Red Raindog]

Look so good in the 1st AB then look like me in the 2nd -- That's our Frazier

[Scrap Irony]

Cozart!

[rgslone]

Behind with 2 strikes and Bruce didn't strike out. I'm relatively happy about that (not being facetious).

[New York Red]

Zack Jack!

[TheBigLebowski]

More Back to Back Zack!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

COZY!!! :jump: 5-0 Good guys!!!

[Red Raindog]

Send your money to my Cayman Island account for the newly re-activated Zack Cozart fan club!

[REDSEER]

That's what Cozart brings that a lot of shortstops don't have.....solid gap and HR power (at least at GABP :D).

[757690]

Cozart must have had an extra piece of bacon since his last AB :)

[kaldaniels]

Dark Horse Whipping Boy prediction:

Ryan Hanigan if his bat keeps trending downward.

[Scrap Irony]

That's what Cozart brings that a lot of shortstops don't have.....solid gap and HR power (at least at GABP :D).

True.

If he can hit about 20 of those, he'll be a 700+ OPS bat.

With his glove, that'd make him a 3 win player, perhaps more.

[Stray]

Wow what a game for Cozart already

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[kaldaniels]

Cozart is not a good "hitter" but so far he has run into enough of them to provide a more than adequate bat.

[Scrap Irony]

Dark Horse Whipping Boy prediction:

Ryan Hanigan if his bat keeps trending downward.

Good call.

He's already going to have to hit well, as Mesoraco is his backup and many on Redszone believe highly in the young prospect.

[WildcatFan]

I'm still a Hanigan apologist if only for his defense and game-calling ability.

[Roy Tucker]

I'll take him as a #8 hitter. Periodic HRs from that slot are blue birds.

[WildcatFan]

Where was that?

[Scrap Irony]

Bailey getting squeezed.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer got squeezed there. Regardless, he's looking very comfortable. Smooth.

[Scrap Irony]

I'm still a Hanigan apologist if only for his defense and game-calling ability.

I think Hanigan is very, very underrated by most of Redszone.

[WildcatFan]

Homer is all over the black. Looks extremely sharp.

[REDSEER]

A lot of nibbling right now from Homer tonight. 61 pitches through 3.1 innings won't keep you in the game long.

I don't think he's got a good feel for his curve tonight so he's really nibbling on the corners with the cutter and two-seamer and burying the splitty to get guys to chase.

[Roy Tucker]

Bailey gets squeezed a lot. Asking the ump where it was doesn't help.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think Hanigan is very, very underrated by most of Redszone.

Not from here. IMO he's one of (if not THE) most underrated players in the game today. He should've won the GG last year IMO.

[kaldaniels]

There are very few I would rather have behind the dish than Hanigan. But as mentioned for his career his bat is trending down. There will come a tipping point.

[PuffyPig]

Hmmm...yea. makes perfect sense dusty to keep bruce at 5 hole. Idiot. Manage for today...not a for a guys reputation, or lefty, or what he did last year.

You start flip flopping the batting order based on who you think is "hot" on a nightly basis (when randomness often explains small sample size slumps and hot streaks), and you will have one unhappy team.

There is probalby a reason why successful managers manage for a 162 season, and not for 1 game.

[Mutaman]

Pitching and defense. As long as we continue to get pitching like this with Hannigan behind the plate, i will oppose complaints about him.

[Ohayou]

Bailey closing in on 70 pitches.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKK

[Roy Tucker]

Good rally pitch by Homer.

[WildcatFan]

His fastball is flat JUMPING. I love it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKK sit down!

[LeDoux]

You start flip flopping the batting order based on who you think is "hot" on a nightly basis (when randomness often explains small sample size slumps and hot streaks), and you will have one unhappy team.

There is probalby a reason why successful managers manage for a 162 season, and not for 1 game.

I think that's true, but I also think a little random lineup shuffling is good for the team.

[JKam]

When your fastball is moving that much, is it really necessary to have the curve working? It just doesn't matter.

[BLEEDS]

Man, Haren giving up the long ball again, 3 already. That's why l never was a fan of going after him, he'd make Eric Milton look like a groundball pitcher in this park!

I don't think he's going to like Washington either. He may lead the league in hrs given up this year.

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[Scrap Irony]

Again, new Bailey seems able to make adjustments. Old Bailey couldn't ever quite get there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think that's true, but I also think a little random lineup shuffling is good for the team.

Instead of shuffling, I'd rather give a struggling guy a day off to gather his thoughts and watch some extra video. But that's just me. Of course my FIRST instinct would be to show confidence in the guy and let him work his way out of it. But if you feel you MUST shake things up, I'd go the day off route.

[Mutaman]

Lowest ERA in MLB when Hannigan is behind the plate. Despite playing in a little league park. Not to mention absurd throwing out runners stats.

I really don't care what he hits.

[New York Red]

Again, new Bailey seems able to make adjustments. Old Bailey couldn't ever quite get there.
New Bailey has a calmer demeanor also. He used to get upset when the ump squeezed him, but now he just goes back to work.

[Roy Tucker]

I think that's true, but I also think a little random lineup shuffling is good for the team.

Dusty is a player's manager. He won't abandon his guys. In turn, they'll run through walls for him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Again, MATURE Bailey seems able to make adjustments. YOUNG Bailey couldn't ever quite get there.

I'd re-phrase it this way. IMO maturity is the huge change in Homer.

[Captain Hook]

There are very few I would rather have behind the dish than Hanigan. But as mentioned for his career his bat is trending down. There will come a tipping point.

I don't see any reason why we should expect he'll have anything south of a .350 obp anytime soon. I can live with that for a long while as long as he keeps up his work behind the dish.

[New York Red]

Lowest ERA in MLB when Hannigan is behind the plate. Despite playing in a little league park. Not to mention absurd throwing out runners stats.

I really don't care what he hits.
Agreed. What he does behind the plate determines his value.

[PuffyPig]

Instead of shuffling, I'd rather give a struggling guy a day off to gather his thoughts and watch some extra video. But that's just me. Of course my FIRST instinct would be to show confidence in the guy and let him work his way out of it. But if you feel you MUST shake things up, I'd go the day off route.

That's a great thought, and I think that's what Baker actually does.

[WildcatFan]

Choooooo

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: CHOOOOOOOO!

Line drive! He SMACKED that one!

[Ohayou]

Choo gotta be kidding me!

[LeDoux]

I agree with you guys about "demoting" players in the lineup, but if you change things up from time to time I think it keeps all players from getting into a rut.

[TheBigLebowski]

CHOO'D it up!!

[New York Red]

Choo goes yard!

[Captain Hook]

Chooooo Choooooo!

[Scrap Irony]

Man, it is nice to see Choo at the top of the order.

He very well could hit 30 homers this year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I thought Cozart's wasn't a HR....I thought Choo's WAS. We'll see. Reviewing.

[vaticanplum]

Forget the home run, the Shin-Soo Choo acquisition was worth it just to hear Jeff Brantley say his name.

[kaldaniels]

I don't see any reason why we should expect he'll have anything south of a .350 obp anytime soon. I can live with that for a long while as long as he keeps up his work behind the dish.

My orginal post was more a prediction of RZ behavior more than anything. I do care what Hanigan brings to the table offensively. If you point to his catcher ERA I simply ask what you think the catcher ERA would be if Mesoraco were catching. Hanigan caught some very good pitchers, and they are way more responsible for the ERA than the catcher.

I'm just not one who says "he's awesome behind the plate, everything else is a bonus".

That said, many people will be harping on Hanigan before I call for a major shakeup. But I can see the train coming.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Redlegs have mastered this yellow-line stuff.

[REDSEER]

I thought Cozart's wasn't a HR....I thought Choo's WAS. We'll see. Reviewing.

Agreed on both counts.

[WildcatFan]

Forget the home run, the Shin-Soo Choo acquisition was worth it just to hear Jeff Brantley say his name.

I literally cannot wait for a rundown involving Ryan Hanigan and Jack Hannahan.

[BLEEDS]

Sign Choo to an extension.
Now.
This ballpark is perfect for him.
He will be starting the All Star game in Cincy in 2015 if so.

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[BluegrassRedleg]

Forget the home run, the Shin-Soo Choo acquisition was worth it just to hear Jeff Brantley say his name.

Would have paid a fee to hear ol' Nuxie try it after "a few" in the 7th or 8th inning. :D

[kaldaniels]

They didn't even review Cozart's did they? That surprised me.

[Red Raindog]

Man, it is nice to see Choo at the top of the order.

He very well could hit 30 homers this year.

Anybody remember the name of the former CF that hit lead-off quite a bit?

[_Sir_Charles_]

They didn't even review Cozart's did they? That surprised me.

No, they didn't. Johnson must not have asked for one. Because if he asks, they HAVE to check....right?

[WildcatFan]

Anybody remember the name of the former CF that hit lead-off quite a bit?

Yea Corey Patterson.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey's trying to hit one onto Waveland Avenue. Good lord he's overswinging.

LOL...well until THEN. :O)

[Scrap Irony]

Poor at-bat by Heisey. K's looking.

[Scrap Irony]

Votto dialed in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh yeah, Joey's fine. :O)

[Scrap Irony]

Votto now at .308.

[WildcatFan]

Chase him here, BP.

[kaldaniels]

Hamilton shoulder injury?????

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hamilton shoulder injury?????

What? Josh or Billy?

[kaldaniels]

What? Josh or Billy?

Billy. Cryptic Fay tweet.

[Scrap Irony]

Radiation is no joke. I dealt with that and chemotherapy together for six weeks.

Mark Berry is a man.

[Tadasimha]

Miguel Cairo replacing Mark Berry as a coach while Berry is going through cancer therapy

[PuffyPig]

Hamilton shoulder injury?????

That's sad, but the Cards lost 1-0 to Zito today to even out the news.

[faffy42]

You start flip flopping the batting order based on who you think is "hot" on a nightly basis (when randomness often explains small sample size slumps and hot streaks), and you will have one unhappy team.

There is probalby a reason why successful managers manage for a 162 season, and not for 1 game.

Nothing radical... just manage daily. Let him work out his horrible batting approach right now at the 8th hole in front of the pitcher. Keep him away from the current mix that is hitting and scoring runs. Its not a huge deal to just move a guy whose been awful for 4 days to hit 8 hole. Let frazier bat 5 right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy. Cryptic Fay tweet.

From Doug in the ML forum....


He dove back into the bag and seemed to have hurt his shoulder. Trainer came out and checked him out.

He came out of the game for a pinch runner.

[REDSEER]

Doug noted in the Minor League thread that Hamilton dove back into 2nd and looked to have a shoulder injury.

[Scrap Irony]

Votto to Bailey for the third time this game.

Bailey an early favorite for Gold Glove consideration.

[vaticanplum]

Sidebar: after some discussion, it's official. My new dog's middle name is Shin-Soo Choo.

[Tadasimha]

Haren is done - pinch hitter Bernadina up

[Captain Hook]

My orginal post was more a prediction of RZ behavior more than anything. I do care what Hanigan brings to the table offensively. If you point to his catcher ERA I simply ask what you think the catcher ERA would be if Mesoraco were catching. Hanigan caught some very good pitchers, and they are way more responsible for the ERA than the catcher.

I'm just not one who says "he's awesome behind the plate, everything else is a bonus".

That said, many people will be harping on Hanigan before I call for a major shakeup. But I can see the train coming.

I agree completely.

My point is that he's not even close to hurting the offense. It's too bad that a guy that can't hit 20 HRs is automatically viewed as a liability by some people.

That said, I get the impression that Hanigan is well liked here and is unlikely to join the likes of Cory Patterson and Willy Taveras as RZ whipping boys.

[PuffyPig]

Nothing radical... just manage daily. Let him work out his horrible batting approach right now at the 8th hole in front of the pitcher. Keep him away from the current mix that is hitting and scoring runs. Its not a huge deal to just move a guy whose been awful for 4 days to hit 8 hole. Let frazier bat 5 right now.

I"m not sure what you definition of "radical" is, but moving a "Bruce type" hitter from 5 to 8 in the bating order after 4 bad games is my very definition of "radical".

What I would consider "not radical" is flip flopping Bruce and Frazier if a lefty was starting.

If a manager managed like that, moving Bruce to 8th after 4 bad games, every player would leave when they hit FA.

There is a reason why zero managers manage like that.

[PuffyPig]

Sidebar: after some discussion, it's official. My new dog's middle name is Shin-Soo Choo.

What's his first name? "Kowasaki Lets the Good Times Roll"?

[Roy Tucker]

So am I a cranky old man or is the continuous FSOhio crawler annoying?

I really don't care about the NHL.

[R_Webb18]

bailey might have 1 left but would not be shocked if that's it

[Captain Hook]

So am I a cranky old man or is the continuous FSOhio crawler annoying?

I really don't care about the NHL.

I haven't even noticed.:)

[Tadasimha]

So am I a cranky old man or is the continuous FSOhio crawler annoying?

I really don't care about the NHL.

Annoying - every now and then is fine, but not throughout the game

[vaticanplum]

What's his first name? "Kowasaki Lets the Good Times Roll"?

Gretel.

[Captain Hook]

I haven't even noticed.:)

I probably will now that you mentioned it and it will bother me.

Thanks!

[LeDoux]

Anyone warming?

[R_Webb18]

bruce k's

[reds44]

Dis Bruce sucks!

[KYRedLeg]

Bruce Ks. Yawn.

x2

[R_Webb18]

friazer is awesome

[Roy Tucker]

Somewhere, Bruce Jay homers.

[dubc47834]

Toddfather crushin the ball early this year

[Scrap Irony]

Loving that aggressiveness by Frazier.

[dubc47834]

HUSTLE BABY

[Scrap Irony]

Nice job by Cozart.

[New York Red]

Cozart with a 5-RBI night.

[dubc47834]

It's gonna be exciting this year

[Roy Tucker]

Move Cozart to cleanup!!!

[faffy42]

I"m not sure what you definition of "radical" is, but moving a "Bruce type" hitter from 5 to 8 in the bating order after 4 bad games is my very definition of "radical".

What I would consider "not radical" is flip flopping Bruce and Frazier if a lefty was starting.

If a manager managed like that, moving Bruce to 8th after 4 bad games, every player would leave when they hit FA.

There is a reason why zero managers manage like that.

I don't think you manage a line up based on a "type" of hitter someone is. You manage a line up based upon "what" are you doing...what is your tendency right now. Agree to disagree.

[dubc47834]

Mez with the start tomorrow

[vaticanplum]

As excited as I get by the Choo acquisition and the pitching staff and the fact that we have the best hitter in baseball, Cozart tonight is the perfect example of what is so special about this team. Everybody steps up at some point, regularly...and they seem to have a knack for spreading out the stepping up.

[TSJ55]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench

[Tadasimha]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench

Still early enough in the game - if it was the 7th, maybe

[reds44]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench
In the 5th inning? They were playing the infield in too there, they obviously don't think the game is over.

[REDSEER]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench

I sure would hope not in the 5th inning. That would be approaching LaRussa territory.

[Roy Tucker]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench

As long as they stop trying to score too.

[dubc47834]

I don't think you manage a line up based on a "type" of hitter someone is. You manage a line up based upon "what" are you doing...what is your tendency right now. Agree to disagree.

You might manage little league that way, but not the big leagues.

[kaldaniels]

Up 7-0 if I'm manager I yank Bailey and let him enjoy a 0.00 ERA for the next five days.

[membengal]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench

Only if they are wussies.

And crazy.

[Scrap Irony]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench

If they were the Cardinals, maybe.

But Washington strikes me as utterly professional.

[Tadasimha]

Damn - I want a hovercraft

[TSJ55]

Still early enough in the game - if it was the 7th, maybe

I certainly don't think is should. GABP turns many MLB games into college type games where no lead is safe. Just curious so see going forward.

[kaldaniels]

If they were the Cardinals, maybe.

But Washington strikes me as utterly professional.

That's a clown post bro.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Wondering if the Frazier steal is going to ruffle any feathers over there on the Wash bench

6-0 lead in this park might as well be 3-0. I think Davey Johnson & Co. realize that.

If it was 9-0 or 10-0, I might could buy that.

[dubc47834]

Up 7-0 if I'm manager I yank Bailey and let him enjoy a 0.00 ERA for the next five days.

I would after the 6th

[reds44]

Up 7-0 if I'm manager I yank Bailey and let him enjoy a 0.00 ERA for the next five days.
Probably want to get him a QS.

[Roy Tucker]

That was a strike.

[REDSEER]

Damn - I want a hovercraft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5u_2bGPdUY

[cincrazy]

Never let the pedal off the medal. We blew two six-run leads in the 9th inning in 2010. No lead is ever safe, anywhere. If the other team wants to cry about it, let them.

[Roy Tucker]

I liked Dusty's quote about Trout: "I wouldn't want to have to tackle him".

[PuffyPig]

I don't think you manage a line up based on a "type" of hitter someone is. You manage a line up based upon "what" are you doing...what is your tendency right now. Agree to disagree.

But you are basing it on what is player is doing over 3 games, Cozart was 0-11 coming into this game, and has 2 HR's and 5 RBI's.

You base anything in baseball on 3 games and you are going to be disappointed. And you'd change the line up daily and likely be always catching up to a hot streak.

I don't care if Votto looks on or not, or whether or not he's gone hitless for 3 games. He's still likely to be our best hitter in that next AB.

[dubc47834]

Great job by hanny to go to the mound there

[faffy42]

You might manage little league that way, but not the big leagues.

Disagree. Take the name off the back of the jersey, take ego out of it. I don't want that player who is hitting horribly for the last 4 games to hit at 5 spot right now. Move him to 8 and let him find his swing without pressure or expectation.

[Tadasimha]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5u_2bGPdUY

VERY nice! I'd play golf if those were the carts!

[Roy Tucker]

Great job by hanny to go to the mound there

Yup.

[LeDoux]

Really nice line from Bailey:

6IP 2H 0R 3BB 6K

[membengal]

Helluva start from Homer tonight. A+.

[Tadasimha]

Really nice line from Bailey:

6IP 2H 0R 3BB 6K

He's coming off the field shaking his head like he's not happy with how he's pitching!

[TSJ55]

*standing O for Homer from my house*

[dubc47834]

Disagree. Take the name off the back of the jersey, take ego out of it. I don't want that player who is hitting horribly for the last 4 games to hit at 5 spot right now. Move him to 8 and let him find his swing without pressure or expectation.

You show me a manger who manages like that and I'll show you one who is a bad manager.

[LeDoux]

He's coming off the field shaking his head like he's not happy with how he's pitching!

Maybe upset with his pitch count? dunno

[Roy Tucker]

So do you let Homer come out for the 7th?n

[PuffyPig]

Really nice line from Bailey:

6IP 2H 0R 3BB 6K

For a guy pitching against one of the best (if not the best) team in the majors without his best stuff, Bailey has a come a long way.

[Tadasimha]

So do you let Homer come out for the 7th?n

Dusty says no

[Red Raindog]

VERY nice! I'd play golf if those were the carts!

Our local course was built where a Federal Fish Hatchery used to be -- lots of water --- I wonder how many of my ProV-1's I could retrieve then...

[New York Red]

Homer's last two GABP starts have been awesome -- 13IP, 3H, 0R. Considering how he pitches on the road, this is huge.

[dubc47834]

Homer looks pissed...great to see he wants to go back out there.good to see the manager is smarter tho.

[Tadasimha]

Here's to you, Mr Robinson

Welcome to the bigs

[TSJ55]

Speed never slumps

[reds44]

Speed never slumps
Nor does it hit.

[Tadasimha]

Two guys with double ear flap helmets in the same inning in the bigs - how often has that happened?

[PuffyPig]

You show me a manger who manages like that and I'll show you one who is a bad manager.


You show me one who manages like that, and he'll be sitting beside faffy42 in the bleachers making out imaginary lineups for women's roller derby.

;););)

[Roy Tucker]

Was that a hit or E6?

[dubc47834]

Nor does it hit.

But it often gets you a hit.

[reds44]

But it often gets you a hit.
Tell that to Willy Taveras.

[TSJ55]

Nor does it hit.

I don't follow. Why not?

[texasdave]

E6 on Gameday.

[Captain Hook]

Homer looks pissed...great to see he wants to go back out there.good to see the manager is smarter tho.

That's one of the few things I like about Dusty. He took the time to go to Homer and explain his decision. He really cares about his guys and in a long season I think that ends up helping a lot more then it hurts.

[dubc47834]

You show me one who manages like that, and he'll be sitting beside faffy42 in the bleachers making out imaginary lineups for women's roller derby.

;););)

You got that right. You don't manage that way. You will lose your team by the break

[texasdave]

:beerme: Homer Bailey :beerme:

[dubc47834]

Tell that to Willy Taveras.

Good point...lol

[Hoosier Red]

Is Parra warming up? I'd give him a chance at a 3 inning save tonight. Save the rest of the pen.

[PuffyPig]

Is Parra warming up? I'd give him a chance at a 3 inning save tonight. Save the rest of the pen.

I doubt a LOOGY is stretched out enough to pitch 3 innings.