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  • slickdtc
    Grayscale
    • Aug 2004
    • 17125

    #331
    I envy you.
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    Originally posted by Money99
    And how does one levy a check that will result in only a slight concussion? Do they set their shoulder-pads to 'stun'?

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    • jasontoddwhitt
      MVP
      • May 2003
      • 8095

      #332
      Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

      Originally posted by PhantomPain
      I just read 3 separate articles on the Dusty/Lowe feud and didn't see that quote. Freaking hilarious!
      It was in Hal McCoy's blog (which can be sometimes rough to read where he uses a speech-to-text tool to write his blogs)



      Latos, who was merely the instrument to what happened, was ready for whatever transpired and said, “I never thought a veteran player like him would whine so much about something. Seriously.

      “If I wanted to hit him, I would have hit him,” Latos added. “Flat-out. I would have hit him. It wouldn’t have been something that was close. It was 96 and inside, a two-seamer. I throw inside to pitchers and I’ve never heard a veteran pitcher whine so much. It is whatever he wants to think and we’ll let him play into his ego. If he wants to whine about it, let him whine about it.

      WHEN LATOS WAS told that Lowe could have retaliated by throwing at him, he said, “Lowe doesn’t throw hard enough for it to hurt, so I wasn’t too worried about it. If he wanted to retaliate, he could have. But he didn’t. That’s pretty crappy, to be honest.”
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      • PhantomPain
        MVP
        • Jan 2003
        • 3512

        #333
        Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

        Originally posted by jasontoddwhitt
        It was in Hal McCoy's blog (which can be sometimes rough to read where he uses a speech-to-text tool to write his blogs)

        http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs...cxtype=feedbot
        That's all kinds of awesome!
        #WeAreUK

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        • redsrule
          All Star
          • Apr 2010
          • 9396

          #334
          Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

          Stubbs sent to DL, Masset to 60 day DL and they called back up Willie Harris. Boy they need to get some depth.
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          • HustlinOwl
            All Star
            • Mar 2004
            • 9713

            #335
            Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

            Should be an exciting game tonight with Lowe and Latos

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            • jasontoddwhitt
              MVP
              • May 2003
              • 8095

              #336
              Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

              Latos was pathetic and what's the point of having the best hitter in baseball in the lineup if the two guys in front of him can't get on base?
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              • SlimKibbles
                Supporter
                • Apr 2004
                • 7276

                #337
                Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                I think we need a new closer. The Reds may never win another game in Cleveland.

                Anyway, onto better news...

                It's no secret but his numbers are amazing:
                The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips.


                Obviously the 80 SB's in 66 games sticks out but what one can also be thrilled about is his .408 OBP. It looks like he may strike out 100 times again but his walks are way up. The 38 BB/53 K's in 66 games isn't that bad.

                EDIT: Replace the **** with . j s in the link. Not sure why it won't allow the actual URL.
                Last edited by SlimKibbles; 06-19-2012, 09:43 PM.
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                • redsrule
                  All Star
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 9396

                  #338
                  Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                  That was pitiful.
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                  • jasontoddwhitt
                    MVP
                    • May 2003
                    • 8095

                    #339
                    Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                    Another blown save by Chapman.......

                    And Marshall pitched two scoreless innings of relief. Oh wait, I forgot, he was a bum according to some people.
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                    • Motown
                      OS Brew Connoisseur
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 9169

                      #340
                      Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                      Originally posted by jasontoddwhitt
                      Another blown save by Chapman.......

                      And Marshall pitched two scoreless innings of relief. Oh wait, I forgot, he was a bum according to some people.
                      Marshall had his chance...as is Chapman. If Chapman doesn't start mixing up his pitches, ML hitters will just sit on a FB, & he can't get it done, then let's see what Arredondo can do.

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                      • SlimKibbles
                        Supporter
                        • Apr 2004
                        • 7276

                        #341
                        Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                        Originally posted by Motown
                        Marshall had his chance...as is Chapman. If Chapman doesn't start mixing up his pitches, ML hitters will just sit on a FB, & he can't get it done, then let's see what Arredondo can do.
                        See this is the biggest problem with him. Why did he go away from the slider? He's pitching like he did last season at times with only throwing fastballs. At the beginning of this season, he threw the breaking ball a lot. Ever since he's had the closer's role, all he's done is throw gas. I really don't get it. Sure, his fastball is hard to hit for most major leaguers but there are plenty of guys out there that are great at hitting that pitch. Why can we see it but Chapman, Bryan Price, and others associated with the Reds can't?
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                        "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke

                        "The wisest men follow their own direction." - Euripides

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                        • PhantomPain
                          MVP
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 3512

                          #342
                          Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                          Originally posted by SlimKibbles
                          I think we need a new closer. The Reds may never win another game in Cleveland.

                          Anyway, onto better news...

                          It's no secret but his numbers are amazing:
                          The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips.


                          Obviously the 80 SB's in 66 games sticks out but what one can also be thrilled about is his .408 OBP. It looks like he may strike out 100 times again but his walks are way up. The 38 BB/53 K's in 66 games isn't that bad.

                          EDIT: Replace the **** with . j s in the link. Not sure why it won't allow the actual URL.
                          Here is the issue with Hamilton, IMO. He has a good OBP and his average is .312. That sounds pretty good until you realize he is in high Class A and has been in the minors for what, 3 years? He is also not a very good defensive player although I have read he is improving.

                          But what are you going to do with him? If he makes to the MLB level, that .312 avg will be more like .212 and his OBP will suffer as well. If he doesn't get on base then all that speed won't do anyone any good. Since he is not an above average defensive player, where do you stick him? What good is he? Cozart, I think, can be a sufficient MLB hitter and defensive player. He is not a leadoff hitter but that is where they are putting him right now. I think he would be better in the 2 spot. If you make Hamilton an outfielder, again where do you put him? We already have a speedy CF'er that can't hit and strikes out extremely too much..in other words a speedy outfielder that doesn't get on base.

                          I like Hamilton and have been big on him since first hearing about him. But as time has gone on, the questions in the above paragraph make me think otherwise.
                          #WeAreUK

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                          • SlimKibbles
                            Supporter
                            • Apr 2004
                            • 7276

                            #343
                            Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                            Originally posted by PhantomPain
                            Here is the issue with Hamilton, IMO. He has a good OBP and his average is .312. That sounds pretty good until you realize he is in high Class A and has been in the minors for what, 3 years? He is also not a very good defensive player although I have read he is improving.

                            But what are you going to do with him? If he makes to the MLB level, that .312 avg will be more like .212 and his OBP will suffer as well. If he doesn't get on base then all that speed won't do anyone any good. Since he is not an above average defensive player, where do you stick him? What good is he? Cozart, I think, can be a sufficient MLB hitter and defensive player. He is not a leadoff hitter but that is where they are putting him right now. I think he would be better in the 2 spot. If you make Hamilton an outfielder, again where do you put him? We already have a speedy CF'er that can't hit and strikes out extremely too much..in other words a speedy outfielder that doesn't get on base.

                            I like Hamilton and have been big on him since first hearing about him. But as time has gone on, the questions in the above paragraph make me think otherwise.
                            I hear you. What just dawned on me is the fact that he is playing in Bakersfield. Isn't the California League known for having inflated hitting stats? Thinking about it more, I'm not sure how much stock I can put into his hitting stats because of that. You are right about figuring out where to put him if/when he makes it to Cincinnati. He's in his 4th professional season and I think eventually they'll make him a CF. The thing is, I wonder if he'll be nothing more than the second coming of Juan Pierre. I'm not necessarily opposed to that if he can put up a good OBP. With the exception of a couple of seasons, getting on base is one thing Pierre has always done pretty well. I don't know. It'll be interesting to see what the Reds ultimately do with him. Part of me wouldn't be entirely shocked to see him flame out once he gets to Pensacola or Louisville. I hope that isn't the case but who knows.
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                            NFL: Cincinnati Bengals
                            NCAA Hoops: Xavier Musketeers
                            NCAA Football: Miami Hurricanes
                            NHL: Calgary Flames

                            "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke

                            "The wisest men follow their own direction." - Euripides

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                            • PhantomPain
                              MVP
                              • Jan 2003
                              • 3512

                              #344
                              Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                              Originally posted by SlimKibbles
                              I hear you. What just dawned on me is the fact that he is playing in Bakersfield. Isn't the California League known for having inflated hitting stats? Thinking about it more, I'm not sure how much stock I can put into his hitting stats because of that. You are right about figuring out where to put him if/when he makes it to Cincinnati. He's in his 4th professional season and I think eventually they'll make him a CF. The thing is, I wonder if he'll be nothing more than the second coming of Juan Pierre. I'm not necessarily opposed to that if he can put up a good OBP. With the exception of a couple of seasons, getting on base is one thing Pierre has always done pretty well. I don't know. It'll be interesting to see what the Reds ultimately do with him. Part of me wouldn't be entirely shocked to see him flame out once he gets to Pensacola or Louisville. I hope that isn't the case but who knows.
                              Honestly, I think Juan Pierre is his ceiling, but while Hamilton has a chance to steal more bases, Pierre was a better fielder. I just don't think he is an upgrade to Stubbs and that's not necessarily a good thing.

                              I think the Reds should trade him when his stock is the highest, which may be now (I really don't know), if they can get anything in return. Let someone else worry about having a .230 hitter that steals 40 bases (assuming he doesn't continue with a .400 OBP in the MLB if he gets there) and is sub-par defensively.
                              #WeAreUK

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                              • jasontoddwhitt
                                MVP
                                • May 2003
                                • 8095

                                #345
                                Re: "This one belongs to Reds fans" Official 2012 Cincinnati Reds

                                Dusty Baker kills me. There is no way you can defend Willie Harris being in the lineup as the DH.

                                Here's what Brian Price has to say about Chapman....

                                Price said Chapman was getting people out with mostly fastballs, one reason he has thrown so many. Price also said Chapman continues to be a work in progress.

                                “I think a mix is good, but when he’s on and throwing with velocity and command and guys aren’t hitting it, you get a little reluctant to throw the slider,” Price said. “The after-effects of that is that the less he throws it, the more foreign the pitch becomes to him.

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