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| Rudy | Mar 24 2009, 09:10 AM Post #71 |
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I'm thinking of trading Tavares to the Tigers for Marcus Thames. Maybe I'm not getting enough in return but I might move Dickerson to CF full time and start Thames in LF. Thoughts anyone? |
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| Rudy | Mar 25 2009, 07:30 AM Post #72 |
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The Reds lose the last game of the series 8-0 to the division leading Astros and have now lost 6 in a row to fall to 7-15 for the month of April. They managed only two hits all game and one was by the pitcher. Plate discipline was terrible. This series was the worst the Reds have looked all year as they only scored 3 runs in three games while their pitching staff allowed over 8 runs a game with closer Cordero gave up 8 runs in only 1 1/3 innings! The team only batted .128 over the last three games which would hurt any pitching staff's chances for a victory. The bullpen was ineffective as well. Playing 13 straight games certainly took its toll and the tired team could really use some rest. The team finally gets a days rest before starting May with a series against Pittsburgh. Fans have started to stay away from the games and ownership is getting worried about ticket revenue. |
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| Rudy | Mar 25 2009, 07:38 AM Post #73 |
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Many players are frustrated and some complained about the schedule. They just played 13 straight games and while they finally get a day off, they now face another 13 straight games. Willy Taveras openly criticized the club about losing his leadoff spot and his diminished playing time the last few games. "We need to score and manufacture more runs. I came hear to leadoff and steal bases. That's hard to do when you aren't playing and are stuck at the bottom of the order." Dusty Baker responded to Taveras' claims, "Willy is frustrated by his start. We all are but we just need to take a deep breath and regroup. We have a beautiful new stadium but we have to start taking advantage of the home run potential here. I'm not sure Willy is a good fit for this team right now but if he needs to start playing better. Everybody does." Other players were less than impressed with the offseason pickup of Tavares. One player spoke anonymously, "Willy sucks. He can't hit, doesn't draw walks and all he wants to do is steal. You have to get on base first! My grandmother has more pop in that bat." When Dusty was asked about the team's conditioning he didn't seem worried. "Cordero's conditioning has been off but he hasn't had much work this year. He's had two terrible outings in a row but was good before that so I'm not worried. I need to do a better job of getting some guys in off the bench though to make sure these guys don't get worn down." |
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| Rudy | Mar 25 2009, 07:43 AM Post #74 |
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In search of some offense, the Reds sent light hitting and disgruntled Willy Tavares to the Tigers for Marcus Thames. The Tigers get a suitable backup centerfielder for Granderson and add some speed to an otherwise slow team that plays in spacious Comerica Park. Marcus, only hitting .184 with 2 HRs currently, is excited to get a chance to play everyday in LF. "I've been a good team player but I relish the opportunity to get a chance to play everyday." Marcus has always hit for a low average (.256, .242 and .241 the previous three seasons), is a below average fielder with little speed but can really slug the ball. From 2006 to 2007, Marcus has hit 69 HRs in only 933 at bats. The Reds need another big bat in the lineup and got one. Smallball won't be happening in the Great American Ballpark and this might help sell more tickets. |
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| aukevin | Mar 25 2009, 09:36 AM Post #75 |
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Wow, Harang is just killing you. You might want to ship him with Tavares. What is Bruce batting? |
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