Comments on: On Homer Bailey

By: David Kaiser

David Kaiser — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:04:44 +0000

they should send queto and voquez to this guy when they get healthy.maybe then they might win a game after the all star break.

By: Y-City Jim

Y-City Jim — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:23:54 +0000

OK. I think we can fire Pole along with the rest of Dusty’s stellar staff.

By: preach

preach — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:45:18 +0000

On my secular job I am the only one with certain credentials. If someone else gave one of my employees great advice and fixed a problem in my area of expertise that I couldn’t, I would be a little upset with myself. I think my Director would be questioning what she pays me for as well.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:24:56 +0000

There’s a recurring theme of passivity when it comes to this organization. Baker his even lousy centerfielders first, because he doesn’t have a good CF but can’t think of another option. Pitchers are left in the game too long, because they “should” be able to throw 7 effective innings. Brandon Phillips can’t even try out at shortstop, because he’s good at 2b.

Meanwhile, Bailey has to learn a splitter from Justin Lehr, and have his rotation fixed by the pitching coach at UT.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:14:51 +0000

I was just thinking the same thing…so we need Mario Soto to come in to help Cueto and Volquez, and have to send Bailey to Texas for help…remind me again how Dick Pole is helping this team?

A pitching coach is most important to the young pitchers on a staff, and all our young pitchers find help elsewhere. Obviously Harang and Arroyo need the help of a coach…

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:03:52 +0000

1. Agree with Steve and Preach (3 & 5)
2. Agree with Dan (6).

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:44:09 +0000

Great interview, again.

Really glad to have C. Trent back in the mix! He does a fantastic interview. I think it’s just b/c his approach seems so laid-back and conversational. He gets stuff that none of the other guys get.

Great news about Homer too.

By: preach

preach — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:20:18 +0000

…or he was listening to the wrong coaches. I was thinking the same thing Steve was, maybe we should look at our coaching options.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:18:11 +0000

Remember when the rumor was that Homer didn’t take well to coaching? That was either untrue or he’s changed his ways.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:25:21 +0000

Kind of makes you wonder about the Reds’ pitching coaches. One session with the college coach from UT and Homer’s a big league pitcher again, something that the Reds’s staff couldn’t accomplish in several years.

Maybe we should hire the UT coach.

By: RedinFla

RedinFla — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:17:39 +0000

I forgot something essential — beside “who’s hot” click on “7 days”. Makes a big difference!

By: RedinFla

RedinFla — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:15:54 +0000

Just for fun… go to MLB.com and click on “league leaders” then click on the word “stats” right under Joe Mauer’s picture. When hitting and pitching stats come up, look at the “wins” category — then click on the words “who’s hot”. I promise it’s worth the trip…