May 22, 201115 yr If the Reds decide to reach down to Louisville for a little offensive help there are some guys tearing it up over the last 10 games. Francisco .410 16 for 39 2 HRs 9 RBIs 8 Ks Alonso .410 16 for 39 2 HRs 8 RBIs 4 Ks Sappelt .333 10 for 30 1 HR 4 RBIs 7 Ks Frazier .333 11 for 33 3 HRs 11 RBIs 5 Ks Mesorasco .333 13 for 39 2 HRs 8 RBIs 8 Ks Cozart .326 15 for 46 0 HRs 2 RBIs 5 Ks Here is what I would do. I would release Fred Lewis, and bring up Sappelt. My everyday lineup would look like this. Sappet Lf Phillips 2B Votto 1B Rolen 3B Bruce RF Stubbs CF Hernandez/Hanigan C Janish/Renteria SS
May 22, 201115 yr If the Reds decide to reach down to Louisville for a little offensive help there are some guys tearing it up over the last 10 games. Francisco .410 16 for 39 2 HRs 9 RBIs 8 Ks Alonso .410 16 for 39 2 HRs 8 RBIs 4 Ks Sappelt .333 10 for 30 1 HR 4 RBIs 7 Ks Frazier .333 11 for 33 3 HRs 11 RBIs 5 Ks Mesorasco .333 13 for 39 2 HRs 8 RBIs 8 Ks Cozart .326 15 for 46 0 HRs 2 RBIs 5 Ks Very promising stats out of these guys. LF and SS have absolutely killed the Reds and it seems they have some nice options at those two positions.
May 22, 201115 yr Sappelt is still on the DL I believe. Yonder has been playing LF. I don't think it has been too pretty but at this point you have to try something. Gomes is brutal at the plate.
May 22, 201115 yr Here is what I would do. I would release Fred Lewis, and bring up Sappelt. My everyday lineup would look like this. Sappet Lf Phillips 2B Votto 1B Rolen 3B Bruce RF Stubbs CF Hernandez/Hanigan C Janish/Renteria SS Is there a reason you would release a guy who can steal a base and play defense and keep Gomes?
May 22, 201115 yr Is there a reason you would release a guy who can steal a base and play defense and keep Gomes? Stubbs, Heisey, Bruce and Heisey could all do the above. You need somebody that could come off the bench and hit a pinch hit home run.
May 22, 201115 yr Sappelt is still on the DL I believe. Yonder has been playing LF. I don't think it has been too pretty but at this point you have to try something. Gomes is brutal at the plate. Gomes has improved in the field but I doubt it would be considered a huge downgrade if Yonder was in LF. I can deal with an error or two if he can hit .275ish.
May 22, 201115 yr Gomes has improved in the field but I doubt it would be considered a huge downgrade if Yonder was in LF. I can deal with an error or two if he can hit .275ish. 23 starts in LF @ Louisville with zero errors and 2 assists. They say his work ethic is outstanding also. He would give them another lefty hitter and his strikeout ratio is very good.
May 22, 201115 yr 23 starts in LF @ Louisville with zero errors and 2 assists. They say his work ethic is outstanding also. He would give them another lefty hitter and his strikeout ratio is very good. Zero errors doesn't really say much. How many balls does he fail to get to is what I would be concerned with.
May 22, 201115 yr If you're going to bench Gomes you have to put Heisey into the lineup and let him prove he can't handle it vs bringing up an unproven minor-leaguer. Heisey has earned that.
May 22, 201115 yr ^ I see where you are coming from but Alonzo is a first round pick and pretty soon it's fish or cut bait. Just comparing Heisey and Gomes it is clear who's superior to date.
May 22, 201115 yr Is there a reason you would release a guy who can steal a base and play defense and keep Gomes? I hear his defense in left would make Manny and Dunner look like gold glove winners...Can't read a ball off the bat to save his life...Honestly ii know it would never happen but moving Votto to left and putting Yonder at first would be a better idea, I know Votto is becoming a great 1st baseman but he is also a much better athlete than Yonder..Now everybody can rip on me:D
May 22, 201115 yr Stubbs, Heisey, Bruce and Heisey could all do the above. You need somebody that could come off the bench and hit a pinch hit home run. So why are you keeping Gomes?
May 22, 201115 yr I hear his defense in left would make Manny and Dunner look like gold glove winners...Can't read a ball off the bat to save his life...Honestly ii know it would never happen but moving Votto to left and putting Yonder at first would be a better idea, I know Votto is becoming a great 1st baseman but he is also a much better athlete than Yonder..Now everybody can rip on me:DI would love to rip on you, but in this instance I agree. I wish Votto would at least make the attempt to play left. I think if he did, the Reds would have the best outfield in baseball, IMHO. Say what you will about Gomes, he's passionate, he's whatever. He is a poor outfielder, he can't hit a pitch from the middle out. So, it is what it is.
May 22, 201115 yr If Gomes woes continue, and if Votto is planted at first, how long before Alonso is on the trading block to bring someone in here to play left field everyday?
May 22, 201115 yr If Gomes woes continue, and if Votto is planted at first, how long before Alonso is on the trading block to bring someone in here to play left field everyday? Interesting item from Baseball America on the Red's projected 2014 starting lineup. The 2nd baseman and left fielder are both struggling @ Dayton after having great seasons @ Billings last year. Hamilton is a switch hitting SS with blazing speed. He stole 48 bases in 69 games last year. He is a small kid only 160 lbs but @ 6'1 will probably fill out since he is only 20 yrs old. Rodriquez is only 18 yrs old from Venezuela and is 6'2 and 185 lbs. PROJECTED 2014 LINEUP Catcher Devin Mesoraco First Base Joey Votto Second Base Billy Hamilton Third Base Juan Francisco Shortstop Zack Cozart Left Field Yorman Rodriguez Center Field Drew Stubbs Right Field Jay Bruce No. 1 Starter Johnny Cueto No. 2 Starter Edinson Volquez No. 3 Starter Homer Bailey No. 4 Starter Mike Leake No. 5 Starter Travis Wood Closer Aroldis Chapman
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