Red Reposter - Is Bronson Arroyo another Eric Milton?

He got hit on the hand on 8/25. From 6/25 (when he started leading off) through then, he slashed 270/314/430. He definitely suffered after the injury, slashing 198/277/292 for the remainder of the year.

Basically what happened last year is that in April, BP hit badly, and hit fourth. In June, BP hit well, and hit second. In July, BP hit badly, and lead off. In August, BP hit well and Dusty was lead off. In September, BP hit badly due to the injury and lead off.

BP’s non-september injury OPS leading off in 2010 was .770, only a few points higher than his 2010 total, and a about .025 points above his career average. On the other hand, BP’s non-september injury OPS hitting 2nd in 2010 was .866.

where 100 is the league average for that particular season. So Bronson’s 75 this year means his ERA is 25% worse than league average.

I would continue to try to find that guy, but if none exists on the team, do what you said. makes sense.

If the #1’s are hitting like a dang pitcher anyway… why not? I like the idea of not wasting that ab seemingly 75-80% of the time.

Plus, it’ll stop that bullshit bunt-em-over-so-Joey-can-walk crap

Dave Davies. Even grosser.

Ausmus is supposed to be a pretty cool guy. He’d go back to visit and help out, without being too creepy with the co-eds.

but I’m left-handed, so they didn’t have a catcher’s mitt for me. They told me to use my regular glove and just try to catch the ball in the webbing. It goes without saying that I didn’t come with a cup either.

So yeah, I can assure you, the nardicles are the worst possible area to take a foul tip.

You are correct, sir.

He’s posted a 16.3% FB/HR ratio, his highest ever. His walks are down and Ks are up, but his BABIP is up to .285 – still low.

But to compare, the most Miltonious season of Eric he was still only alloweing ~13% FB/HR. Shit’s been unfortunate for Arroyo.

I think he’ll always have the potential to fluctuate wildly, but I don’t think he’ll be quite this bad next year. I’m still not sure why Walt would rather have him around than Volqwoodoney.

A 2.0 HR/9 ratio is unsustainably bad. I also think his health (back, heel) should either improve next year, but if it worsens it will probably be enough to get him on the DL and prevent further damage to himself and the team. Still, there’s plenty to be worried about, with his declining velocity and increased contact rates. I would settle for 180 innings/95 ERA+.

Arroyo is a flyball pitcher, but Milton was an extreme flyball pitcher. You can’t give up 50% flyballs in GABP and survive. Arroyo is around 40%, which is more manageable.

but it doesn’t seem outlandish to think that 28-year-old Cueto will be better than 37-year-old Halladay.

I’m talking myself into this, but still.

A 9-year younger Cueto, at less than half the cost is, I think, worth more than Halladay.

Sounds stupid when I write it. Mebbe it is.

I just got excited at Gerard Butler with an AK

since we aren’t contending anyway, I’d say Arroyo feels like he has earned the right to go after a personal streak. And that’s fine with me. I might feel more strongly in Arroyo’s favor if it were much of a meaningful streak.

If he does the same thing next year while we are trying to contend, then I’ll be kinda pissed.

The Reds are 12.5 GB in mid-August and Cairo is signed through next year. There’s no reason to start him back-to-back days while benching your previously-#1 prospect and possible future (as soon as next year) 3B.

I think the only reason he got to play was Cairo had a sore oblique. Now that Miggy’s healthy, he’s the starting third baseman.

For one, either try Yonder in LF or don’t. Not 3 games on, 5 off, 1 on, 3 off. If he can’t do it, send his ass to AAA. If you want to find out, play him there more than once a week.

And re: Frazier, he’s been really good overall, he’s just dealing with some terrible BABIP luck in a SSS. His BBs and Ks are about what you’d expect based on his AAA performance, and his power has been great. His BABIP is .170.

If you plug Rent in at 220, you could do serious damage.