Depends how Hamilton does. If he's got an OPS of 700 or higher with a steal a game and plays a better CF than Choo you play Ludwig as your 4 th and against leftys. On the catching front Hanigans era was more than a full run better than Meso and he threw out 48% of runners to 27%. I'm sure the SP's like Hanigan doing the catching. I know it's wishful thinking on Billy coming up that soon but if he can hit .275 and walk like he did last year would love to see him.

I just don't see the need for it at this point. We have a lead off hitter to bridge the gap so we don't have to rush him up and start his clock early. Giving him this full year at AAA to get better should be a huge help in his development.

Not good.

 

 

 

@johnfayman: Baker: "We're still a little worried about Marshall. He's not right." #reds @Cincienquirer

Lynn living on the corners so far.

Nice play by Robinson in left. Cat can run.

Good start for the whiffle ball pitcher.

This guy is mowing us.

Reds brought their bats with holes again tonight. This team is going to lead the world in K's in this season.

Reds brought their bats with holes again tonight. This team is going to lead the world in K's in this season.

As long they have 9 run innings they'll be fine.

goose eggs thru 2

Terrible strike call on the rookie there.

Perfect thru 3 with 6 K. Awesome

WBP is freakin' dealin'.

Everyone is a strikeout pitcher against the Reds!!

I forgot how much paralyp wears me out.

And they finally scratch. Cozart breaks thru.