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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 10:17pm
Yes, I did, and I think he did the right thing in both games with what he had to choose from. LeCure with 23 pitches tonight with 4/5 hitters reaching - it was time for him to go. If you get rid of the ones you are using when not ahead, who are you going to replace them with?Azubuike24;1627329 wrote:Did you watch the Saturday game vs Milwaukee? That exact combo also blew the game. Parra and Ondrusek are not late inning relievers. Get rid of them if you want to contend.
Ironman92
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Jun 17, 2014 10:18pm
LeCure gave up 4 straight hitsAzubuike24;1627325 wrote:WTF is Price doing?
Takes LeCure out for Parra and Ondrusek? I mean, the guy is TRYING to lose...
WTH is Broxton???
Azubuike24
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Jun 17, 2014 10:19pm
Yes, I posted the post before that. LeCure sucks. However, he brings in 2 guys worse.
Watch. The Reds will lose, and somehow, manage NOT to use their only 2 good relievers. The "hold" and "save" have ruined managers actually trying to win games.
Watch. The Reds will lose, and somehow, manage NOT to use their only 2 good relievers. The "hold" and "save" have ruined managers actually trying to win games.
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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 10:19pm
If you are going to play winning baseball you can't use your best relief pitchers when you are tied or behind, except the closer in the 9th at home when it's tied!Ironman92;1627331 wrote:Where is Broxton?????? No one up in the bullpen to start 8th??? Ondrusek on his own?
Fuck that...god damnit Price
Azubuike24
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Jun 17, 2014 10:21pm
It was 5-2 in the 7th. What happened to the "Chapman will be stretched" theory Price stated in the spring? Broxton in the 7th, Chapman for 8 and 9?mhs95_06;1627335 wrote:If you are going to play winning baseball you can't use your best relief pitchers when you are tied or behind, except the closer in the 9th at home when it's tied!
I mean, these are critical division games that the status quo use of middle relievers is costing the team. Saturday was a prime example.
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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 10:25pm
If your going to play winning baseball, your lower end of the bullpen has to step up in games just like this(when your ace can only go 6, and your 7th inning pitcher struggles). Saturday they were an eyelash away(had the 13 P AB not happened) from Latos making it thru the 7th, and getting to use Broxton and Chapman.
Ironman92
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Jun 17, 2014 10:25pm
Ondrusek with a miracle
wildcats20
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Jun 17, 2014 10:26pm
Holy shit that was crushed.
Ironman92
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Jun 17, 2014 10:26pm
Shit fuck he's strong
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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 10:28pm
And there you go, the lower end didn't lose the lead, and now you can use the closer to clinch it. A little clutch hitting covers a lot of bullpen woes!
Azubuike24
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Jun 17, 2014 10:35pm
I still wonder why Chapman can only go 3 outs. That could definitely make up for some other issues if he could be extended.
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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 10:36pm
Has Bruce got a tender elbow, and Price doesn't wan't him to blow it out trying to nail the tying or winning run at home?
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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 10:38pm
Or does he want Chapman to not have to lead-off if Pitt ties it, and be able to go 2 innings?mhs95_06;1627346 wrote:Has Bruce got a tender elbow, and Price doesn't wan't him to blow it out trying to nail the tying or winning run at home?
Azubuike24
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Jun 17, 2014 10:40pm
If this game even goes to the 10th, it's trouble. Chapman doesn't look the same tonight.
Azubuike24
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Jun 17, 2014 10:45pm
It's never easy with the Cincinnati Reds...
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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 10:46pm
What a contest!
SportsAndLady
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Jun 17, 2014 10:47pm
I was about to get pissed
Ironman92
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Jun 17, 2014 10:50pm
Lol....good win in the end.
Reds are now ahead of the Pirates.
Reds are now ahead of the Pirates.
Ironman92
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Jun 17, 2014 10:50pm
Hopefully Bruce isn't hurt
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mhs95_06
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Jun 17, 2014 11:42pm
I hope Billy's hands, wrists, feet, and ankles aren't too dinged up from his sliding hard into bases.