January 25, 200818 yr If the reds were to start the season today, what would the line-up look like. Not saying this will be it, but mine would be something like this. CF- Bruce 1B- Hatteberg/2B Phillips RF- Griffey 2B- Phillips/Lf Dunn Lf- Dunn/ 3b EE 3B- EE/ 1b Votto SS- Gonzo C- Ross P- Harang
January 25, 200818 yr CF Freel/Hopper 1B Hatteburg RF Griffey 2B Phillips LF Dunn 3B E SS Gonzo C Ross
January 25, 200818 yr CF Freel/Hopper 1B Hatteburg RF Griffey 2B Phillips LF Dunn 3B E SS Gonzo C Ross :thumb: Not sure on the batting order, but definitely agree with this lineup. The only thing you left out was Harang in the 9th spot.
January 25, 200818 yr :thumb: Not sure on the batting order, but definitely agree with this lineup. The only thing you left out was Harang in the 9th spot. pretty much the same as this year and you saw where it got us.. Not so sure these guys have improved this much since last season.. Its time for a change!
January 25, 200818 yr pretty much the same as this year and you saw where it got us.. Not so sure these guys have improved this much since last season.. Its time for a change! Unless they bring someone else in, where is the change except for maybe Votto for Hatteburg. But isn't Votto more of the same in the lineup? And last year had more to do with collaspe of the bullpen than the lineup.
January 25, 200818 yr Unless they bring someone else in, where is the change except for maybe Votto for Hatteburg. But isn't Votto more of the same in the lineup? And last year had more to do with collaspe of the bullpen than the lineup. True.. Bullpen is where the change is needed! Hatteburg is their best hitter for average if they play him everyday...
January 25, 200818 yr True.. Bullpen is where the change is needed! Hatteburg is their best hitter for average if they play him everyday... Why I had him in the 2nd slot behind hopefully someone on base and in front of the big bats. Phillips should get some protection from having Dunner behind him. It might be beneficial to switch Dunn and JR and let Dunn's OBP give Phillips and JR some more RBI chances.
January 25, 200818 yr CF- Bruce 1B- Votto RF- Griffey 2B- Phillips LF- Dunn 3B- EE SS- Gonzo (sadly) C- Ross P- Harang
January 25, 200818 yr pretty much the same as this year and you saw where it got us.. Not so sure these guys have improved this much since last season.. Its time for a change! The improvement is in the bullpen. Do you remember the infamous 8th inning:scared:
January 25, 200818 yr As of today, I still don't see Bruce starting in CF. Obviously, things can change once they get into spring training.
January 25, 200818 yr CF- Bruce 1B- Votto RF- Griffey 2B- Phillips LF- Dunn 3B- EE SS- Gonzo (sadly) C- Ross P- Harang Why sadly regarding Gonzo? He's the best SS they have. I hope you don't think Keppinger should be there.
January 25, 200818 yr Why sadly regarding Gonzo? He's the best SS they have. I hope you don't think Keppinger should be there. I think Phillps, should be there and Keppy at second...Gonzo is getting older and had like a career year hitting last year, I dont expect that to happen again. Also with the fact that he is getting older, his defense is getting a little bit more sloppy. I would love to have Phillips over there, and Keppy at second. Because this team needs a guy like Keppy in the order because he is someone who actually hits for average and could drive in a big run or two in tight situations, which always seem to be a problem of ours..
January 25, 200818 yr As of today, I still don't see Bruce starting in CF. Obviously, things can change once they get into spring training. I tend to agree...But if he has a fantastic spring, the job will be his. JMO
January 25, 200818 yr pretty much the same as this year and you saw where it got us.. Not so sure these guys have improved this much since last season.. Its time for a change! In the case of BP, E5 and Dunn, they are all one step closer to their prime, and the maturity that comes along with it. I expect all to do better than last year. And you have to figure we'll at least see some of Bruce and Votto this year. This lineup will score more runs than last year.
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