I thought I might start posting recaps after every ten games in the season where we can discuss how things are going? Citing top performers and such during that stretch? If it works it works, if not then oh well...
Alright, good start for the Reds me thinks. We played some of the top teams in the league and came out with a winning record. Offensively we started out a bit anemic, but the production has picked it up the past couple games. The pitching has been AWESOME. We knew the Dominican duo would be good, but not this good. Aside from Fogg's one bad outing, the staff has looked pretty solid as a unit.
OFFENSIVE MVP: JEFF KEPPINGER
He has picked up right where he has left off at the end of last season. Pop included.
PITCHING MVP: JOHNNY CUETO
Straight disgusting. Need I say more? I think not.
BIGGEST SURPRISE: COREY PATTERSON
I know most people hated the move of bringing him in, but he has been solid without a doubt. Needs to take more pitches in the lead off spot, but superb defense and clutch hitting has earned him this honor.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT: ADAM DUNN/EDWIN ENCARNACION
Edwin had a good game today and a nice walk off homer, but overall has looked over matched. Dunn has not been producing the way we have grown to know. Changes in him small ball game are commendable, but we are going to need more than that from the Big Donkey. The offensive success depends heavily on these two, and they need to step it up.
Thoughts?