Comments on: Titanic Struggle Recap http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/ A Cincinnati Reds Blog | Dishing out hot, creamy bowls of bloggy goodness Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:53:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: doktor http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813561 doktor Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:36:30 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813561 Matt - I would say both. Matt – I would say both.

]]> By: Matt WI http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813547 Matt WI Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:14:52 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813547 Just saw this quote from Gomes: <i>''This one's a lot more emotional for me,'' said Gomes, who opened the season with Triple-A Louisville after signing a minor-league contract with Cincinnati in January. He joined the Reds on May 22. ''I was in Triple-A to start this thing off, and now - not too many at-bats later - I have three home runs"</i> Not too many at bats later... a subtle dig at Dusty, or just being honest? Just saw this quote from Gomes: ”This one’s a lot more emotional for me,” said Gomes, who opened the season with Triple-A Louisville after signing a minor-league contract with Cincinnati in January. He joined the Reds on May 22. ”I was in Triple-A to start this thing off, and now – not too many at-bats later – I have three home runs”

Not too many at bats later… a subtle dig at Dusty, or just being honest?

]]> By: Matt WI http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813535 Matt WI Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:53:23 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813535 @15: Preach, you've encapsulated the Dusty Baker philosophy perfectly. @15: Preach, you’ve encapsulated the Dusty Baker philosophy perfectly.

]]> By: preach http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813476 preach Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:11:11 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813476 "but his career BA is in the .230’s and he’s prone to long stretches where he produces nothing at the plate." Put him back in CF and we have our next leadoff man.... “but his career BA is in the .230’s and he’s prone to long stretches where he produces nothing at the plate.”

Put him back in CF and we have our next leadoff man….

]]> By: Y-City Jim http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813473 Y-City Jim Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:40:31 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813473 Every frickin' day, Greg. Every frickin’ day, Greg.

]]> By: GregD http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813466 GregD Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:01:50 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813466 How much will Hernandez start when he gets off the DL? How much will Hernandez start when he gets off the DL?

]]> By: Glenn http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813465 Glenn Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:01:38 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813465 I can't imagine a situation where the Reds keep both Nix and Gomes on next year's roster. I like both these guys, but I'm going with Gomes and not just because of last night's heroics. Nix is a much better defender but his career BA is in the .230's and he's prone to long stretches where he produces nothing at the plate. Gomes can hit and this offense stinks (TOS). I can’t imagine a situation where the Reds keep both Nix and Gomes on next year’s roster. I like both these guys, but I’m going with Gomes and not just because of last night’s heroics. Nix is a much better defender but his career BA is in the .230’s and he’s prone to long stretches where he produces nothing at the plate. Gomes can hit and this offense stinks (TOS).

]]> By: preach http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813444 preach Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:40:52 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813444 When your OBP is lower than a respectable AVG, it's time to take a breather.....or hit at the top of the lineup, whichever you prefer. When your OBP is lower than a respectable AVG, it’s time to take a breather…..or hit at the top of the lineup, whichever you prefer.

]]> By: John http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813441 John Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:23:00 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813441 AGon OBP now .258. Nice. AGon OBP now .258. Nice.

]]> By: Dan http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813385 Dan Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:21:39 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813385 Gomes just needs to learn to hit breaking pitches and he would be a BEAST. I really like him. Let's get Gomes, Dickerson, and Balentien in there every day and see what happens. Gomes just needs to learn to hit breaking pitches and he would be a BEAST. I really like him.

Let’s get Gomes, Dickerson, and Balentien in there every day and see what happens.

]]> By: Mike Martz http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813341 Mike Martz Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:01:34 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813341 I wonder if Adam Dunn was taking notes as he watched Gomes round the bases (ALL 3 TIMES)? Did Dunn EVER hit 3 dingers in a game? I wonder if Adam Dunn was taking notes as he watched Gomes round the bases (ALL 3 TIMES)?

Did Dunn EVER hit 3 dingers in a game?

]]> By: brublejr http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1813320 brublejr Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:29:02 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1813320 Good thing Gomes was sent to L'Ville for some seasoning and we started the year with McDonald. Anyways, I'm glad Johnny is making the most of his time. I do like his bat and fighting skills on the bench, and I hope he is in the mix next year. Good thing Gomes was sent to L’Ville for some seasoning and we started the year with McDonald.

Anyways, I’m glad Johnny is making the most of his time. I do like his bat and fighting skills on the bench, and I hope he is in the mix next year.

]]> By: Chris http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1812976 Chris Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:07:04 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1812976 JGIA JGIA

]]> By: pinson343 http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1812971 pinson343 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:02:44 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1812971 (3) David I've noticed that. You can almost always know what kind of game Arroyo is going to have from the 1st inning. His margin for error is small, so if he isn't sharp he gets hammered right away. But if he is sharp or just manages to get thru the first inning by luck, he gets a rhythm going and look out. When he can spot his fastball and his breaking pitches are sharp, he just outsmarts hitters from there, makes them look foolish. (3) David I’ve noticed that. You can almost always know what kind of game Arroyo is going to have from the 1st inning. His margin for error is small, so if he isn’t sharp he gets hammered right away. But if he is sharp or just manages to get thru the first inning by luck, he gets a rhythm going and look out. When he can spot his fastball and his breaking pitches are sharp, he just outsmarts hitters from there, makes them look foolish.

]]> By: Matt WI http://redlegnation.com/2009/08/13/titanic-struggle-recap-106/#comment-1812962 Matt WI Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:41:31 +0000 http://redlegnation.com/?p=9083#comment-1812962 Congrats to Mr. Gomes. Still waiting for the highlights while on vacation. Stupid Michael Vick story. Congrats to Mr. Gomes. Still waiting for the highlights while on vacation. Stupid Michael Vick story.

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