8/9 Game Thread - Reds vs. Cubs

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Originally Posted by BRM

I can see that but I certainly wouldn't want his .317 OBP hitting 2nd.

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I agree on that. I'm saying to hit Aurillia 7th or 8th (where Omedo is today)

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Originally Posted by KronoRed

Trying to win? we're buried! play the kids.

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I guess I have a different POV. I think even if the team is in last place, it should try to win every game for the benefit of the people that bought tickets.

If a kid is a legitimate prospect, then I have no problem giving at bats to develop the guy. However, if the kid is not a legit prospect (ie. Machado), then it's really a waste to give the kid at bats when you have a better older player that can help you win today.

Although Olmedo plays seldom enough that this isn't a big problem. If Olmedo started starting 3-4 days a week, I'd have a problem with it.

25 guys on the bench and a 5th place club.

Use em all, keep em fresh. It's good for future at bats and double switches. Plus Olmeda is actually in the Reds future.

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Originally Posted by westofyou

Use em all, keep em fresh. It's good for future at bats and double switches. Plus Olmeda is actually in the Reds future.

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Yeah, I actually don't have a problem with Olmedo starting once every 10 or 14 games. You have a point there.

But if Olmedo is part of the "future", the future sure looks bleak.

Temps in the mid 90's. Should be a lot of sweating going on today.

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Originally Posted by REDREAD

Yeah, I actually don't have a problem with Olmedo starting once every 10 or 14 games. You have a point there.

But if Olmedo is part of the "future", the future sure looks bleak.

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Not if his future is a reserve middle infielder.

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Originally Posted by KearnsyEars

Can Adam Dunn hit 17 Homeruns in 50 remaining games?

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No.

Felipe now 0 for last 23 after flying out on a 1-0 pitch.

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But if Olmedo is part of the "future", the future sure looks bleak.

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Not every piece of a team is a star. Look at the Orioles during the Weaver era or LaRussa's teams, good teams have all sorts of players, even glovey judy boys that make peanuts.

Lopez flies out to left. 1 out.

As I said last night... Who cares about the Line-up....

Lets get another win today....

As Marvin Lewis said a few years back.

"Put a smile on your face, we are about to kick their ass"

Larue flies out to center. 2 outs.

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Originally Posted by REDREAD

Yeah, I actually don't have a problem with Olmedo starting once every 10 or 14 games. You have a point there.

But if Olmedo is part of the "future", the future sure looks bleak.

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You have to think of Rey as a better fielding/cheaper Juan Castro when Juan was not starting.

Rem

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As Marvin Lewis said a few years back.

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If there ever was a sport whose quotes were more ill fitted for baseball than football I've yet to come by it.

There is a lot of Red in the stands at Wrigley today.