JR is producing now for his what he is making, Casey is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
Kearns and Pena would bring us little and provide little salary relief
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JR is producing now for his what he is making, Casey is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
Kearns and Pena would bring us little and provide little salary relief
After posting a 1200+ OPS in August, Casey has his season OPS over 800. If he can get it to the mid to high 800s, then yes, a good August does make up for an awful first half. Must think trade value...Quote:
Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine
Wily Mo spoke up about not playing now....wishes he or Kearns would have been traded.
This was bound to happen
Eric Milton and his two homers fart in your general direction... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DoogMinAmo
Making a ridiculous amount of $$$Quote:
Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine
7 HR's and an OPS less than .800. Not bad for a SS, but a first baseman? Listen, if the Reds didn't have 4 OF's, three of them with enormous potential and one an all-century plyer, I'd stay away from the trade Casey thoughts, but to cost as much as he does with a SS's production, I say trade him the first sign of an offer. Today if possible. Tomorrow for sure. And over the winter, you betcha.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
Harang's strikeout didn't change his batting average. I guess when it's so low, there's not much room to go lower. BA before the AB: .0204 (1 for 49), BA after the AB: an even .020 (1 for 50).
Also have to think salary relief, Casey going would bring it.Quote:
Originally Posted by REDREAD
Patterson reaches on a bunt single.
Wow, didn't realize Casey was on such a tear of late. Looks like his "good half" season is coming in the 2nd half this year. (Traditionally, he's usually had one good half and one bad half).Quote:
Originally Posted by DoogMinAmo
I agree Doog, if he can raise his stats in the last part of the season, he might be movable this offseason.
Clever response.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
NL 1B-.284/.362/.485-.847
Casey-.313/.370/.427-.797
50 points below average.
Blanco singles. 1st and 2nd with 1 out.
Im on board for trading casey.
His OPS is above .800 - and why do we need more HR players when we have the most HR's in the league? I like Casey for his average and solid hitting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Puffy
could we get some game updates? I am at work, thanks!
I agree, in an ideal world, you move Casey.Quote:
Originally Posted by KronoRed
Problem is, you've got to find someone that wants him. Other teams don't want him for the same reasons we want to get rid of him.
Quick work! Nice job - you just wanna join the stat club, don't you? Come on, you can admit it. They have great hats and stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine
Because more is better.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
Cubs lead it 2 - 1
Harang trying to field Pattersons bunt comes back to haunt him.
And Casey is slow and has the range of a turtle on crack.
Lawton doubles off the wall with the bases loaded. 2-1 Cubs
Well-executed sac bunt by Prior, setting up a 2-run double for Lawton.
Walker flies out to right. 2nd inning ends. 2-1 Cubs
Walker flies out. Top of the order coming up for the Redlegs.
Have to hope some people around the league look at bat avg and not any other stats, the Mets come to mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by REDREAD
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Originally Posted by KearnsyEars
Update: Casey still hasn't been traded.Quote:
Originally Posted by KearnsyEars
Free hats! Woohoo!Quote:
Originally Posted by Puffy
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Yes, with that double his OPS shot over .800. I believe it is now .801. Considering the league average for first basemen is .847 I'd say below average fits nicely.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
Not to mention his high average in the third spot for the lions share of the year produced less than 40 rbi, and I'd say the high average and solid hitting did little. If Casey isn't going to hit HR's then he has to hit doubles - until recently he wasn't doing that and the singles just wasn't cutting it.
Not to mention the 24 extra outs he cost on DP's - maybe we should factor that into batting average considering each double play cost the Reds an extra out.
Do you guys agree with Lopez batting first and Freel 2nd, or would you switch them back?
There you go comparing other first baseman at the plate, which doesn't mean anything. There are 8 batters, and they play positions...it has nothing to do with where they play in the field.Quote:
Originally Posted by Puffy
I like Freel leadoff and Lopez batting 2nd.
Redsrule, you need to quit oggling Casey's batting average and look at stats that show a more rounded view of his performance. The fact is, he's a slap hitter at a power hitters position. He's putting up batting stats equivalent to middle infielders. The problem is, he's being paid 8 million to play a position that requires a big bat - and minimal GIDPs. It's one thing if we were paying him 4 or 5 mil, but a 1st baseman making the money he is needs to be producing better than average at his position (even if he's a heckuva nice guy)
I say, wait until they have combined for 0-68...then move Harang to the leadoff spot.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
Lopez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
updates
Narron said it was to split up the lefthanders, with Lopez not doing anything from the right side this season, it makes sense. Narron made it sound like when the Reds face RHs, Freel will go back to leading off.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsrule2500
Is it just me, or has Felipe been getting down 0-2 just about every AB lately? He needs to start jumping on some 1st pitch fastballs, like he did in the 1st half.
The Reds are hitting Prior well thus far, but I still don't like to see them down, even if only by a run.
Prior could flip that switch and the Reds would be doomed (at least until they get to the bullpen)
Same here, but Lopez has been more productive in the leadoff spot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reds Fanatic