Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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OnBaseMachine
Cueto did show great improvement in the second half. He posted a 2.77 ERA in in five starts in August, and pitched well in two of his four September starts despite not having his best stuff after the injury.
You do have a point, plus we don't know for sure how long he was dealing with whatever arm problems he was having before it became more public knowledge. Though sometimes even though it was a small sample for Ramirez, it seemed at times that he had better control and location on his pitching than Cueto, maybe I am wrong, nothing new there, it happens.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
It's not my money, but Mario Soto needs to be here full time. I can't think of anyone better to help develop Cueto, Volquez, and Ramirez. Throw the money at him...make it very difficult to say no.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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Matt700wlw
It's not my money, but Mario Soto needs to be here full time. I can't think of anyone better to help develop Cueto, Volquez, and Ramirez
I don't think it's a matter of money. I don't think Soto wants to be the full time pitching coach.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
The Reds have played awful defense all season long but it seems like they always saved their worst for when Cueto pitched. I can remember earlier in the year at Shea Stadium when Griffey and Patterson got mixed up and allowed a ball to drop in to score a couple runs off Cueto. I remember Dunn misplaying a two out flyball in the 7th inning in Chicago back in July - that led to three runs off Cueto, and now tonight Keppinger cost him three or four runs. Nothing is more frustrating than watching the defense give away runs.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
Here's an interesting stat...every single Astro (including the pitcher) has a higher average than Bako, Richar, and Patterson. Four sure outs out of 9 (excepting Patterson's feak HR) and you don't win many games, especially facing Oswalt.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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Spring~Fields
You do have a point, plus we don't know for sure how long he was dealing with whatever arm problems he was having before it became more public knowledge. Though sometimes even though it was a small sample for Ramirez, it seemed at times that he had better control and location on his pitching than Cueto, maybe I am wrong, nothing new there, it happens.
Cueto had exceptional command and control in the minors... he posted a phenomenal 2.12 BB/9 in the minor leagues. I don't expect control issues to be a problem for him in the future.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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Matt700wlw
It's not my money, but Mario Soto needs to be here full time. I can't think of anyone better to help develop Cueto, Volquez, and Ramirez. Throw the money at him...make it very difficult to say no.
I would like to think that Soto would be a difference maker who can really help these guys too, at least we were given a strong impression that he was able to make a big contribution to their growth and development through the media.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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AmarilloRed
I don't think it's a matter of money. I don't think Soto wants to be the full time pitching coach.
That very well could be the case.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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OnBaseMachine
The Reds have played awful defense all season long but it seems like they always saved their worst for when Cueto pitched.
Poor defense and low run support was a problem most of the season that the pitching had to deal with, good point. Had to effect them some if not alot.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
What is it about Oswalt and this franchise? The players change, and they still cannot get this guy
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I was impressed as to how quickly Owings got down the line on that ground ball. I hadn't seen him run before.
Does he have decent speed?
Rem
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I almost forgot about Majewski....that is now a rhing of the past
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I don't see Majewski makes this team next season...
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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Matt700wlw
I don't see Majewski makes this team next season...
He is eligible for arbitration this off-season. The Reds should simply refuse to offer it to him, and that will be it.
Re: September 25th Reds at Astros game thread
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AmarilloRed
He is eligible for arbitration this off-season. The Reds should simply refuse to offer it to him, and that will be it.
I like easy solutions :)