757690 (09-28-2015)
It just seems like Badenhop is pitching every game at the moment.
That's exactly my point, without trying to derail. I want relievers that miss bats and keep runners off the bases. Gobs of K's low WHIP's.
In other words the 2015 Houston Astros bullpen. Sadly the only thing close for the Reds is Aroldis and Jumbo. Next year though...
I can hope right?
Dubito Ergo Cogito Ergo Sum.
A hit.
Skip with the RBI, he has had a nice week.
4-1 bottom 8
I really couldn't have expected more from Boesch in CF.
That's the nicest way I could put it.
I was talking about starters, like Cueto, like Volquez his good season.
A relief example would be Sean Marshall.
These guys aren't known as ground ball specialists, but they have good K/GB combos.
I recognize the danger of a low K ground ball pitcher. Too much contact. Too many bad things can happen. And when they elevate the ball, disaster.
But nobody Ks all hitters, a ground ball tendency in GABP is generally good.
I guess it depends on how you define success. But man after looking at how Graves was used... that's a lot of innings for a relief pitcher.
Put it this way... Would you rather have Danny Graves with the game on the line or Scott Williamson?
Loved Graves even despite his dumb comments, but to be honest, I'd take Williamson every time. Too bad the Reds did their level best to ruin both arms.
Dubito Ergo Cogito Ergo Sum.
Reds' comeback failed today. Lot of losses.
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