Minding the farm

by boobs on Apr 12, 2008 1:42 AM EDT in News Comment 17 comments

In Louisville's home opener, the Bats started fast, scoring five in the first inning off Red Sox once-prospect (and once-lobster fisherman) Devern Hansack, whom Andy Phillips knocked out with a line drive to his throwing arm. Jay Bruce added his second homer of the season in the second inning (he was 1 for 4), and Marcus McBeth struck out Chad Spann with the bases loaded in the ninth as Louisville held on to win 8-5. David Ross started at DH in his first rehab appearance (back spasms) and was 0 for 2 with two walks. Matt Belisle was in the clubhouse, coming off near back-to-back complete games, so expect him to start Tuesday against Norfolk at Slugger Field.

In Chattanooga, James Avery was crushed and didn't make it through the fifth inning. But Carlos Fisher came in in long relief, striking out four in 2.2 innings. He's got seven Ks in 5.2 relief innings this season and hasn't allowed an earned run. The Lookouts got just four hits off White Sox prospect Justin Cassel (brother of New England backup QB Matt) and pen.
For Sarasota, Justin Turner had three hits, Drew Stubbs two and Juan Francisco was 2 for 4 with a homer, but the Reds lost 11-4 at Tampa.
Dayton rained out but will play a doubleheader Saturday at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

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Jay Bruce?

Who's that guy? Does he have a future with the team or is he roster filler in Louisville?

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 12, 2008 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

All I know is

he's not as good as Norris Hopper.

by Gray on Apr 12, 2008 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Better for J to play every day than to be Votto-ized by Dustbag

I love Chaos like Dusty loves VPness

by Madville on Apr 12, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Hattey doesn't get traded

does anyone else expect Votto to be sent down when Ross comes back?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Apr 12, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wouldn't surprise me

and then LLM would become the backup 1B.

The other option would be Hopper, I think, since Dusty seems to be having trouble getting enough playing time for the OF. But I could see Hopper staying because of the lack of RH bats on the bench.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 12, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do. Joey V. has got to get consisitent ABs

And as long as Hatte is around and hitting, The AntiClog will be playing Hatte. Hatteberg IS producing and Votto needs ABs so it kinda makes sense for the short term.

I love Chaos like Dusty loves VPness

by Madville on Apr 12, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

llm dfa'd when ross comes back

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 12, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where is Devin Mesoraco?

I thought he was going to start in Dayton this year, but I haven't seen him in any box scores. And MiLB.com has him listed as still being with the Gulf Coast Reds. Any news on him?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think I remember hearing that several of the draft picks from last season will repeat rookie ball

mainly because they don't have room for them in the higher levels. Mesoraco struggled so much last year (partly due to injury) that I think that's why he's repeating the year. Hopefully he shows them that he deserves to move up, but being that he's a catcher and out of high school, I don't expect him in the Majors for at least 3 or 4 years.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 12, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

mesoraco

had injuries to both thumbs last year and never really got into any kind of groove. He only played 40 games, and 12 of those were at DH. I'm glad he didn't get a job in Dayton, becuase he still hasn't really had a rookie league season yet.

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 12, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs