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Uh-oh Cueto got lit up

He only pitched 2/3 of an inning.  Does this erase everything he has done so far? He gave up 3 hits, 5 walks, didn't strike anyone out, and 5 runs.  He threw 41 pitches.  Does this mean at the very least Homer Bailey is back in the running?  There is enough time for both Bailey and Cueto to get one more start.  I am guessing if Cueto pitches well enough in his next start, he will still be in the rotation.  Maybe he is in his "dead arm" period.  If Bailey puts up a big game his next start and Cueto sucks again, they could trade places.

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um, it's one start
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by Slyde on Mar 23, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The increased coverage
and fan interest in Spring Training is largely a good thing. But fans need to understand what's going on down there. It's not like regular season baseball. We don't know if Cueto was sent out there to work on a specific pitch--trying to locate something, trying to pitch in certain counts, etc.

It would be as silly to put a lot of stock into this outing today as it would be to write off Homer because of his Spring.

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by Man Mountain on Mar 23, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

To be expected
I think this is why Baker isn't announcing the rotation yet. In the next week, Cueto can still show he needs AAA seasoning, Bailey can show he's got his head together. And it's a reminder that these young guys, all of them, will exasperate every so often.  

by jamesp50014 on Mar 23, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You're probably a Hillary Clinton supporter too!
Bailey cannot catch up in delegates!
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by TheC on Mar 23, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was ugly
He had a bad day.  No command.

But it happens to the best of them sometimes.  I wouldn't panic just yet.

However, it did make the game awfully long. The first inning seemed to go on forever.

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by BubbaFan on Mar 23, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
this season is over.
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by boobs on Mar 23, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yee
of little faith.
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Mar 24, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cueto
can't wait to see what he does when it counts.  my only concern is a huge one - dusty baker.  

by em3 on Mar 24, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What I was trying to articulate is
that I don't think he is the lock he was 2 days ago.  I think he will be fine.  But if he has another start like this later this week, and Bailey pitches well, Cueto may find himself in AAA.  I don't think that will happen.  I was also somewhat surprised when I saw Cueto's line.  I am mostly worried that the Red's will over react, since nothing beyond Harang and Arroyo has been set in stone.
The Dusty path to the World Series! (This is not an endorsement.)

by justin0070000 on Mar 24, 2008 11:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they're pretty set on what they want
They just haven't made any public proclamations about it.  Krivsky's always kept his hand close to the sweater, and Dusty doesn't seem to like to commit to anything publicly until after it has happened.

by Brendanukkah on Mar 24, 2008 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes
Dusty likes to keep his sweatbands close to his fists.
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by Slyde on Mar 24, 2008 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

completly hypothetical
From looking at the schedule Bailey can start one more time after tonight.  Lets say in his next start he combines to throw 10 or 11 inings, strike out 7, walk 2, and give up a couple of runs.  Cueto has one more start before the season opens, and he repeats what he has already done...  Does that mean Bailey gets the plane ticket to Cincinnati, and Cueto gets the slowboat to Louisiville, or are they completely set?  

Once again this is not a prediction.  In a way though I feel that Bailey may learn more in Cincinnati.  In AAA he can completely overpower hitters with his stuff, so he doens't have to work on his breaking stuff and command, where he would in the big leagues.  I just have a hard time seeing him progress in AAA.

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by justin0070000 on Mar 24, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my argument became moot.
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by justin0070000 on Mar 24, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fay says...
...Homer is getting the start tonight.  I guess he's getting one last shot to prove his case.  

Cool.  Nothing against Josh Fogg, but I'd rather see Homer.

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by BubbaFan on Mar 24, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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