Mooney44Cards;375037 wrote:So according to John Fay, after the game today Walt Jocketty, Bryan Price, and Dusty Baker met after the game. I wonder what it was about? The only logical conclusion is that it was about the bullpen. Fay seems to think Fisher will be sent down tomorrow and one of several things will happen:
-They call up Jared Burton, although he has only pitched 5 times.
-Chad Reineke gets the call up. He has a 2.70 ERA in Louisville.
-Homer gets put in the 'pen once he returns from the DL. (unlikely)
-Chapman gets called up and put in the 'pen (also probably unlikely)
He questions whether Lincoln is 100% as well.
One thing is for sure, the Reds have a glaring issue with this team and its their bullpen or lack thereof. To be a contender they'll need a stronger bullpen.
Yeah I would think the conversation was about the bullpen. I highly doubt they were talking about moving Bailey to the 'pen and I really doubt they were talking about Chapman coming up. Reineke could be a possibility... he has pitched pretty well in Louisville all season, and he had a good outing yesterday, I got to watch him pitch in Columbus.
At this point I would be happy to Lincoln, Massett, and Fisher all get a trip to Louisville to fix what is wrong. I know that everybody except Fisher are probably out of options... but that is where the phantom injuries come into play
