Reds vs Astros....Game 2

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Apr 6, 2011 10:11pm
mhs95_06;735071 wrote:I understand. I was saying that even though it should have been tough with that range of speeds with four slower than 91 and the rest over 96, they only swung and missed one of 23. Apparently not much movement on the fastballs.

no not much movement. Looked like he was throwing all 4 seamers. Really only threw the slider twice I thought.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:12pm
Azubuike24;735075 wrote:Seriously, the Reds can start the backups and their lineup is still money.

Tomorrow we likely see Francisco, Renteria and Hanigan and the lineup will still be capable of dominating offensively.

Too bad Fred Lewis is on the DL, great match-up for Myers and Stubbs could use a day off.

Heisey possibly playing 3 positions in 3 days??
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charliehustle14
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Apr 6, 2011 10:12pm
Azubuike24;735075 wrote:Seriously, the Reds can start the backups and their lineup is still money.

Tomorrow we likely see Francisco, Renteria and Hanigan and the lineup will still be capable of dominating offensively.

Too bad Fred Lewis is on the DL, great match-up for Myers and Stubbs could use a day off.
I'm anxious to see what Freddie can do for this club. I was kind of excited when we landed him. For 1 year-900k, he seems like a steal judging by his numbers last year.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:15pm
Yeah tomorrow would be ideal to play Heisey in CF. However, it would be perfect for Lewis to hit leadoff.

Heisey grounds into a DP with the sacks jacked. I guess we can't expect hits every time...
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Apr 6, 2011 10:17pm
this team looks very dangerous. The NL central looks to be down this year. Milwaukee is probably our biggest competition
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Apr 6, 2011 10:18pm
That was janish
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mhs95_06
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Apr 6, 2011 10:18pm
I've never been impressed with the effectiveness of Chapman's fastball. They keep talking about the fastest one ever recorded at 105. If I recall correctly, the 2nd fastest ever thrown was just a fraction slower, still at 105, but was hit for a game winning hit to CF. I don't see how he can be much of a starter, throwing so many pitches per inning and like they say a pitcher who really exerts on every pitch. Doesn't figure to throw many innings per start.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:22pm
He isn't a great starter because he hasn't really learned to use his other pitches.

Then again, he's 23 years old. Learn to throw the slider more confidently and maybe develop one other average pitch and he can throw all night at 97-100 and dominate as a starter. He doesn't have to go all out and try to throw 100+ every pitch.
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charliehustle14
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Apr 6, 2011 10:22pm
After Volquez's debacle of a first inning, Reds pitching has combined for a 3 hitter thru innings 2-9. Insane turnaround.
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mhs95_06
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Apr 6, 2011 10:22pm
I don't consider Hanigan the back-up. I think Dusty will have Stubbs back in CF tomorrow, and Heisey back on the bench.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:24pm
Wait if edgR was at 2nd and janish at ss was Phillips at 3rd????
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Apr 6, 2011 10:25pm
Midstate01;735104 wrote:Wait if edgR was at 2nd and janish at ss was Phillips at 3rd????

No
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mhs95_06
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Apr 6, 2011 10:26pm
How much better did the attendance turn out to be tonight compared to last night's ~11,800?
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charliehustle14
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Apr 6, 2011 10:26pm
Franc was at 3rd I'm pretty sure.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:27pm
mhs95_06;735107 wrote:How much better did the attendance turn out to be tonight compared to last night's ~11,800?

Didn't see. I'd guess 18k
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charliehustle14
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Apr 6, 2011 10:28pm
17,719 reported by ESPN.com
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Apr 6, 2011 10:29pm
charliehustle14;735111 wrote:17,719 reported by ESPN.com

Damn, good guess.
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charliehustle14
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Apr 6, 2011 10:30pm
Your guesstimation skills are jolly good.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:33pm
Right-o
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dave
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Apr 6, 2011 10:39pm
So this is what I found on why LeCure is pitching tomorrow:

Apr 5 LeCure's first start will come on Thursday, April 7, rather than on April 9 as initially planned, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Recommendation: This move gives both Bronson Arroyo and Travis Wood an extra day of rest. Arroyo is still recovering from mono, and Wood wore down some in September, and the Reds want to prevent too much of an innings bounce for him this season.




I'd prefer to have Wood go tomorrow, then he'd be pitching in San Diego next week. He would get an extra day of rest before his 3rd start. Now, LeCure will be going in San Diego instead of vs Pittsburgh.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:43pm
Reds are scary good right now.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:44pm
dave;735126 wrote: Apr 5 LeCure's first start will come on Thursday, April 7, rather than on April 9 as initially planned, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Recommendation: This move gives both Bronson Arroyo and Travis Wood an extra day of rest. Arroyo is still recovering from mono, and Wood wore down some in September, and the Reds want to prevent too much of an innings bounce for him this season..

But wait a second......I thought Dusty Baker ruined arms by over-pitching guys?
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Apr 6, 2011 10:50pm
Mooney44Cards;735132 wrote:But wait a second......I thought Dusty Baker ruined arms by over-pitching guys?

Not anymore, they are backing Woods next start up to June 25th.
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Apr 6, 2011 10:53pm
se-alum;735138 wrote:Not anymore, they are backing Woods next start up to June 25th.

That should be perfect, then just shut him down til the playoffs.
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Apr 6, 2011 11:02pm
se-alum;735138 wrote:Not anymore, they are backing Woods next start up to June 25th.

Thank. God.