May 13, 200917 yr Here are some of the biggest reasons why the Reds have been so successful this past week: Willy Taveras - 13/27 (.481 AVG), 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 SB, 3 BB, 2 K, 7 Runs Jerry Hairston Jr - 11/28 (.393 AVG), 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SB, 1 BB, 3 K, 8 Runs - 1 horribly failed bunt attempt. Jay Bruce - 7/29 (.241 AVG), 4 HR, 7 RBI, 1 SB, 2 BB, 4 K, 5 Runs Brandon Phillips - 9/20 (.450 AVG), 2 HR, 5 RBI, 4 Runs Adam Rosales - 8/24 (.333 AVG), 2 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K, 6 Runs Ramon Hernandez - 7/22 (.318 AVG), 0 HR, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 4 K -- Hernandez is up to .280 on the year, I think. The way that this team has turned it on offensively is amazing. Hairston seems to play an entirely different game when he's in the lineup at SS. No way you pull him for Gonzalex or Janish until he cools off. I bet Dusty will, I don't think he should but he is stubborn.:irked:
May 13, 200917 yr The way that this team has turned it on offensively is amazing.Every team has hot and cold streaks throughout the season. This just happens to be a hot streak. Hairston seems to play an entirely different game when he's in the lineup at SS. No way you pull him for Gonzalex or Janish until he cools off.Or it could just be a coincidence. Hairston hit just as well or better as an outfielder last year than he did while playing shortstop.
May 13, 200917 yr I agree that Rosales would be better in LF. He has a cannon, and he has actually played some LF before. I would still play Rosales over E-5 at 3B against righties, and then move Rosales to LF against lefties, and left E-5 play 3B. Where does Nix go?
May 13, 200917 yr Where does Nix go?Nowhere, that's why you play Rosales at 3rd IMO. EE can park it and become the first righty (after Owings of course) off the bench and spot start in left or at 3rd. He's the new Ryan Freel.
May 13, 200917 yr Where does Nix go? To the bench when left handed pitchers are pitching. Rosales or EE play LF.
May 13, 200917 yr What is the Reds Record with Rosales in the starting lineup? 5 over? Using the "5 over" record as justification for keeping an unproven player in the lineup is like saying that Adam Dunn's 40/100/100 annual production is the reason the Reds have stunk it up over the last few years.
May 13, 200917 yr Using the "5 over" record as justification for keeping an unproven player in the lineup is like saying that Adam Dunn's 40/100/100 annual production is the reason the Reds have stunk it up over the last few years. When did I say he was the reason? I asked a simple question. I am not even sure that 5 over is the correct record.
May 13, 200917 yr Or it could just be a coincidence. Hairston hit just as well or better as an outfielder last year than he did while playing shortstop. Jerry Hairston's stats by position breakdown last year. 2B - 4/19 - .211 AVG; .286 OBP; 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 5 K 3B - 0/1 - 1 K SS - 47 / 135 (.348 AVG); .397 OBP; 11 2B; 1 3B; 2 HR, 14 RBI, 11 SB, 9 BB:17 K LF - 6/22 (.273 AVG); .360 OBP; 3 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 BB & 3 K; 0 SB CF - 21/58 (.362 AVG); .409 OBP; 4 2B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 6 BB & 7 K; 4 SB RF - 6/19 (.316 AVG); .409 OBP; 2 2B, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB:2 K, 0 SB. Jerry Hairston in the outfield (53 Games): .333 AVG, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 11 BB : 12 K, 4 SB....99 At Bats Jerry Hairston at Shortstop (36 games): .348 AVG, 2 HR, 14 RBi, 9 BB : 17 K, 11 SB....135 At Bats
May 13, 200917 yr Using the "5 over" record as justification for keeping an unproven player in the lineup is like saying that Adam Dunn's 40/100/100 annual production is the reason the Reds have stunk it up over the last few years. He has really added to the win total for the Nats this year hasn't he.:thumb:
May 13, 200917 yr This year, Jerry Hairston Jr. is hitting .450 (9/20) with 3 doubles, 2 HR, 4 RBI & 3 SB from the SS position. He has an OBP of .522 in 6 games. He's 5/33 when he's hitting in the outfield with 1 HR & 2 RBI.
May 13, 200917 yr He has really added to the win total for the Nats this year hasn't he.:thumb: Example 4012 in using W/L to either support or bash a player even though there's no direct cause and effect. I'd agree with you if Dunn was the relief pitcher who can't hold leads. Otherwise, its a silly argument.
May 13, 200917 yr Example 4012 in using W/L to either support or bash a player even though there's no direct cause and effect. I'd agree with you if Dunn was the relief pitcher who can't hold leads. Otherwise, its a silly argument. I don't think it was his numbers that held the reds back. I think it was team chemistry and effort. He and Griffey are good players but their example on how to play the game is bad. They show no desire to hustle or play hard. That is why the reds are playing better this year. They have a lot of young guys putting forth a lot of effort and that can take you farther than talent sometimes. Now if and when these guys get a big fat contract they may change their ways too and slack off.
May 13, 200917 yr This year, Jerry Hairston Jr. is hitting .450 (9/20) with 3 doubles, 2 HR, 4 RBI & 3 SB from the SS position. He has an OBP of .522 in 6 games. He's 5/33 when he's hitting in the outfield with 1 HR & 2 RBI. Coincidence, small sample size ... take your pick. Especially because last year didn't trend the same way.
May 13, 200917 yr ^ Nope... Taveras 8 Hairston 6 Bruce 9 Phillips 4 Hernandez 3 Rosales 5 Dickerson 7 Hanigan 2 Cueto 1
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