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malcontent
07-02-2011, 07:52 PM
In his defense, he made it clear to everyone concerned that he was more comfortable hitting lower in the lineup.

Of course, CF = leadoff hitter in Baker's simplistic view.

But his stark refusal to attempt more than one bunt per month is completely on him. That and his pathetic inability/unwillingness to protect the plate down 0-2 and 1-2.

Of course, he's always down 0-2 or 1-2.

I'm not really interested in witnessing Stubbs fan countless more times.

Even with all that speed and power, it's going to take him approximately 700 PA to score 100 runs. Not worth a LTC, IMO.
R_Webb18
07-02-2011, 07:58 PM
yea lets trade him and keep gomes few more years
malcontent
07-02-2011, 08:06 PM
yea lets trade him and keep gomes few more years
I take you at your word.
jnewm777
07-02-2011, 08:09 PM
Yes
Mutaman
07-02-2011, 08:16 PM
Stubbs is hitting .237 against right handed pitching and .330 against left handed pitching. Why is this such a mystery? Its called platooning, its called playing the percentages. This is not rocket science.
malcontent
07-02-2011, 08:25 PM
Stubbs is hitting .237 against right handed pitching and .330 against left handed pitching. Why is this such a mystery? Its called platooning, its called playing the percentages. This is not rocket science.

Exactly.

Only to Baker is the concept rocket science.

One and one-half. More. Years.
webbbj
07-02-2011, 11:59 PM
yea lets just get rid of the next reggie sanders
Krawhitham
07-03-2011, 12:07 AM
Of course, CF = leadoff hitter in Baker's simplistic view.


or fastest person on the team = leadoff hitter
Krawhitham
07-03-2011, 12:11 AM
yea lets just get rid of the next reggie sanders

Reggie never stuck out like Stubbs


The most reggie every struck out was 137 times in 1998


Stubbs is at 114 NOW and on pace for 220 this season
Vottomatic
07-03-2011, 02:38 AM
I'd trade Stubbs, Alonso, and Grandal to LA for Kemp. That's 3 former #1 picks for a stud. They get quality youth, and we get our 4-hole hitter.
TheBigLebowski
07-03-2011, 08:42 AM
Some of you folks need a big refresher on Bakermetrics. I will employ my buddy Texasdave as an adjunct lecturer. Classes shall commence forthwith.
malcontent
07-04-2011, 03:48 PM
Speaking of career splits...Gomes falls off the charts vs. RHP.

I know the point was hammered here over the winter...that he should only start against LHP. But when you look at the numbers you really have to wonder if Baker ever does (other than particular match-ups). From his own statements it's clear he likes to divine those on a day-to-day basis. Platooning is somehow beneath him.

I don't care what the apologists say, a manager does make a difference, and it's partly why the Reds are a .500 team right now.
malcontent
07-05-2011, 09:28 PM
He's at it again.

Down 8-1 to the Cardinals in the 7th, runners on second and third, two out. 1-2 count.

Strike three looking.

Completely inexcusable.

I can only hope Marty is going off.
Krawhitham
07-05-2011, 09:30 PM
Stubbs is hitting .237 against right handed pitching and .330 against left handed pitching. Why is this such a mystery? Its called platooning, its called playing the percentages. This is not rocket science.

Or you let them learn how it hit, like the Yankees did with O'Neil
malcontent
07-05-2011, 09:37 PM
Or you let them learn how it hit, like the Yankees did with O'Neil
There is a reason some scouts said that Stubbs would never hit.

I think we're seeing it now.
RedsFanInBama
07-05-2011, 10:07 PM
Lefty on the hill tonight and Stubbs didn't sniff contact.