Thoughts on the lineup

[redsrbetter]

Finally, we get a win today. And a big offensive day at that!

The lone big offensive nights have come on days where Dusty's lineup was retooled a bit. Maybe that is saying something? I have been liking the lineup myself (on paper) but it just hasn't worked out. Someone has to protect Dunn and it seems like EdE just doesn't hit well behind him.

There may be plenty of player moves before the night is over, so this could all change come gametime tomorrow. Something to ponder...

[redsrbetter]

About upcoming moves, here is John Fay:

Dusty Baker talked a little bit about possible changes and then allowed this:

“It’s a very interesting situation,” Baker said.

How so?

"It's just interesting – the whole thing."

Here's some things I think you'll see:

--Josh Fogg will be out of the rotation. I don't know if he'll be off the team, but who starts is Baker's call. He's not big on Fogg. I'm told, in fact, that he didn't know the Reds were signing Foog until after the fact.

--Jerry Hairston Jr. or Jolbert Cabrera will be up here shortly. It's believed Hairston has an out in his contract after a month. He's hittting .429 with two home runs and 10 RBI with a .467 on-base and .785 slugging.

The Reds made no move Thursday.

“I’ve got to get home and talk to Wayne (Krivsky) first,” Baker said. “Wayne’s in Louisville now. We’ll talk on the phone or as soon as we get back.”

It was noted that starting pitchers and hitters are doing well in the minors. David Ross and Matt Belisle are due to come off the DL as well.

“Something’s got to shake out," Baker said. "And you’ve got some guys doing well down there. Guys we liked in spring training.”

[redsrbetter]

Be advised:

Cabrera and Hairston are in the lineup in Louisville tonight. Bruce is not. Hmmm....

[NFLman2033]

ok, i can't be alone in thinking that Votto starting every game no matter LHP or RHP has to be one of the biggest issues.. have been saying it for a while, and he went out and proved it for me.. also what did the lineup yesterday also have.. yeah thats right... no Patterson in leadoff.. i think those two things right there says a lot.. the lineup he wants to roll with just doesn't work..

[redsrbetter]

I wonder if Dusty is starting to think the same thing. Hopefully, he isn't dumb enough to make this become an ignorant standard.

[Kingdom]

The Jolbert Cabrera? He still exists?

[Doppelgänger]

Ya, we just imported him from Japan.

[redsrbetter]

He is hitting real well too. He also had a good little spring for himself.

[Kingdom]

What is he, 54 by now?