Reds @ Pirates (4/10-4/12)

[MJAlltheWay24]

Peraza with a very nice play defensively at SS.

 

Certainly showed off the arm that he isn't supposed to have with that play.

[MJAlltheWay24]

I know we don't like to give Price credit for things around here, but I feel like you have to with how he used his bullpen, specifically Lorenzen last night.

[HammerTime]

Very Hunter Pence like

 

Never go full Hunter Pence.

[HammerTime]

I know we don't like to give Price credit for things around here, but I feel like you have to with how he used his bullpen, specifically Lorenzen last night.

 

That's exactly the kinda thing we've been talking about the last two years. Completely changed the game.

[SSC]

I know we don't like to give Price credit for things around here, but I feel like you have to with how he used his bullpen, specifically Lorenzen last night.

 

Totally agree. He has seemingly gotten better over time. Makes sense that would happen. How he so far has handled the pen is how it should be handled.

[LRCW]

Lorenzen had some interesting comments after the game about being a starter.

 

What were they?

[HammerTime]

Super-confident Michael Lorenzen shuts down Pittsburgh Pirates

 

“I don’t try to not give up any runs,” Lorenzen said. “I know I’m not going to give up any runs.”

 

Price stuck with the 25-year-old for two more perfect frames. In the fourth, he finished off Jordy Mercer and Starling Marte on sliders that sliced out of the zone. Andrew McCutchen actually made hard contact, but Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton made a leaping catch at the wall.

 

Lorenzen got through the fifth on three groundouts. He needed eight pitches. He hit for himself to start the next half inning, but gave way to Cody Reed and Wandy Peralta, who turned in four perfect frames of their own to seal the game.

 

After the righty prepared as a reliever all spring, Price’s limit for Lorenzen was three. Lorenzen recognizes no such ceiling. After completing his second frame, he told pitching coach Mack Jenkins he was ready to finish the entire game.

 

“There’s no limit!” Lorenzen said after the game. “I don’t know why I would ever think there would be a limit on what I can do. It doesn’t make any sense for me to do that. It handicaps me as someone who’s trying to go out and perform with the best.”

 

Lorenzen knows he’s a reliever and has embraced it, but that label represents just another limit to him. Price said after the game that no decision has been made on Lorenzen’s long-term future – “He’s a young man,” Price said – but Lorenzen wants to start eventually.

 

Actually, “wants” may not be strong enough.

 

“I will be back in the rotation one day,” he said. “When that time comes, I will capitalize on that opportunity and I will take advantage of it. I will run with it and never look back.”

[LRCW]

Super-confident Michael Lorenzen shuts down Pittsburgh Pirates

 

“I don’t try to not give up any runs,” Lorenzen said. “I know I’m not going to give up any runs.”

 

Price stuck with the 25-year-old for two more perfect frames. In the fourth, he finished off Jordy Mercer and Starling Marte on sliders that sliced out of the zone. Andrew McCutchen actually made hard contact, but Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton made a leaping catch at the wall.

 

Lorenzen got through the fifth on three groundouts. He needed eight pitches. He hit for himself to start the next half inning, but gave way to Cody Reed and Wandy Peralta, who turned in four perfect frames of their own to seal the game.

 

After the righty prepared as a reliever all spring, Price’s limit for Lorenzen was three. Lorenzen recognizes no such ceiling. After completing his second frame, he told pitching coach Mack Jenkins he was ready to finish the entire game.

 

“There’s no limit!” Lorenzen said after the game. “I don’t know why I would ever think there would be a limit on what I can do. It doesn’t make any sense for me to do that. It handicaps me as someone who’s trying to go out and perform with the best.”

 

Lorenzen knows he’s a reliever and has embraced it, but that label represents just another limit to him. Price said after the game that no decision has been made on Lorenzen’s long-term future – “He’s a young man,” Price said – but Lorenzen wants to start eventually.

 

Actually, “wants” may not be strong enough.

 

“I will be back in the rotation one day,” he said. “When that time comes, I will capitalize on that opportunity and I will take advantage of it. I will run with it and never look back.”

 

 

Love Lorenzen and his confidence.

[Science Friction]

Big KUDOS to Price for bringing in one of his top relief pitchers in a big situation even though it was only the 3rd inning. I give him very high marks for that move.

 

I hate Price but the Price was right with that move !!!

[Science Friction]

This team may not compete for the playoffs but they're a lot of fun to watch.

 

Not playoff ready but a lot of nice young talent. No way they lose 100 games like some were saying. No way they lose 90, imo.

[UKMustangFan]

Hamilton CF

Peraza SS

Votto 1B

Duvall LF

Suarez 3B

Schebler RF

Gennett 2B

Barnhart C

Davis P

[HammerTime]

Zach Buchanan ‏Verified account @ZachENQ

 

Bryan Price said he'd anticipate Devin Mesoraco returning somewhere around April 17-20

[Science Friction]

Billy, Peraza, Votto, Duvall, and Suarez... not a bad top half of a lineup. I hope each of them can produce throughout the season.

[Science Friction]

Zach Buchanan ‏Verified account @ZachENQ

 

Bryan Price said he'd anticipate Devin Mesoraco returning somewhere around April 17-20

 

What's the very latest about Meso's battery mate, Mr. DeSclafani ? How's his UCL injury coming along?

[HammerTime]

What's the very latest about Meso's battery mate, Mr. DeSclafani ? How's his UCL injury coming along?

 

Haven't seen anything about it. Just resting as far as I know.