Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1397265)

Not sure what this has to do with the argument? I never said he was the fastest player in the league. He is pretty darn fast, though.


To be honest, I am more than ok with him being on this team as long as Dusty realizes that Stubbs will be nothing more than a 6-8 hitter. We all know that he can't be a leadoff hitter b/c of his swing. Stubbs' numbers would be acceptable as a bottom of the order hitter on most MLB teams.

Originally Posted by waffle (Post 1397368)

I like him 6-8 too, the biggest issue with him in Cincy was the fact that he was batting leadoff and couldnt get on base. Now that hes in the middle of the lineup, it works well. He's batting around what you could expect out a 6-8 batter and it gets him work while at the same time taking pressure off him of getting on base. Also, the speed in the end of the lineup is a nice jolt.
To be honest, I am more than ok with him being on this team as long as Dusty realizes that Stubbs will be nothing more than a 6-8 hitter. We all know that he can't be a leadoff hitter b/c of his swing. Stubbs' numbers would be acceptable as a bottom of the order hitter on most MLB teams.

Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1397750)

Reds must have lost. :td

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1397771)

No Dan sighting?

Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1397787)

That was my first clue. ;)

Tigers pulled off a nice one tonight. Maybe I should cheer for them more hardily. Its tough not getting FSN Detroit in Cincinnati, I wish I could see the Tigers more often. They have better announcers on FSN Detroit too. Cutting away during the rain delay to see the Reds losing was kind of ironic, as I was reminded why watching the Tigers was always more fun. :tu

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1397803)

I think they put the nail in the Wite Sox' coffin tonight, and I don't think the Indians have the jiuce.

Unfortunately, I don't think the Tigers can get out of the AL unless their starting pitchers can all give them 7 innings a game....not just Verlander and Fister.

Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1397409)

He doesn't have to speed to bunt for a base hit on the reg. He is quick, can't get on base very well, so it negates a lot of the upside to the way he plays baseball. He would be a fabulous pinch runner the way he strikes out, that would give him significantly more SB attempts. :tu

Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1398924)

30 one run losses this season.
Only team that is beating us in that category is KC with 31.

Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1398951)

They just don't like supporting Willis I think :td

Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1398962)

How do you feel about Stubbs in the 2 spot? He is batting .250 and slugging .300, how do you put him in the 2 spot? He is only 16 K's from 200 and if Phillips isn't on base, he is absolutely worthess in the 2 spot. Again leaving Votto batting with the bases empty and 2 outs. Not a fan of putting Stubbs anywhere higher than 7. :td


Also of note: Willis has a average that is .150 higher than Stubbs and got the same number of hits and none of the strikeouts. :hm

Originally Posted by elderboy02 (Post 1400060)

Reds win! Reds win! :banger:banger:banger:tu

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1400107)

Originally Posted by elderboy02 (Post 1400330)

EDIT: Nevermind.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1400383)

EDIT: :wo :banger

Originally Posted by waffle (Post 1400385)

EDIT: Tom's poor Cubbies.... just be happy its not a 5 team division because at least they're not in last place ;)

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1400391)

But my Tigers are in 1st! :wo :banger


P.S.....Dan, you know we love you. :)