Comments on: The Reds are just toying with the rest of the league http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:15:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: J. R. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356999 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:36:04 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356999 Rolen never ever plays a day game after a night game. And Frazier is going to be the 3rd baseman if Rolen gets injured again, or whenever he does retire. So why not give Frazier some time at 3rd base when it’s available? It seems like it would be bad managing not to do it.

]]> By: chumthumper http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356925 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:57:44 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356925 Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while.

]]> By: alexandercartwright http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356780 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:20:09 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356780 Remember when Craig Calcaterra decided to blast Dusty Baker for playing Ryan Ludwick

]]> By: tfbuckfutter http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356759 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:53:57 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356759 Seriously….am I the only one who was shocked to even find out Miguel Cairo still played baseball?

I’d have pegged him as owning a used car lot in Tampa.

]]> By: bringbackkosar http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356754 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:40:06 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356754 Dusty is big on winning series, already had this one in the bag so why not rest brittle Rolen on the road?Slow news day apparently

]]> By: johnnyb1976 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356745 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:06:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356745 Reds are 80-52 Dusty looks pretty smart to me. Poor Cub fans lol.

]]> By: tfbuckfutter http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356743 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:58:52 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356743 I think starting Cairo at first has less to do with them messing with the rest of the league and more to do with Dusty Baker being a big idiot who every once in awhile somehow stumbles on a little bit of success despite being a big idiot.

]]> By: tfbuckfutter http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356742 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:56:59 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356742 Wow.

I’ve never seen anyone misspell “years” that badly before.

]]> By: callmecynical http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356741 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:54:20 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356741 Pirates?? Really??, the 9.5 GB in 3rd place that is out of the Wild Card right now and nearly got swept by the Reds earlier this month.

The Pirates don’t have the pitching or the weapons to keep pace. Starling and Andrew are awesome players but the Bucs are probably a year away only if they add to the roster this winter.

]]> By: cosmoandmelovepens http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356734 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:24:03 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356734 Ahhm, Pirates anyone? Don’t worry reds we will get you back.

]]> By: keithbangedyermom http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356731 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:10:01 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356731 Go ahead and keep saying it.

]]> By: madhatternalice http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356724 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:47:07 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356724 I’m just going to keep saying this. You do realize that Strasburg isn’t even the best pitcher on his own team this year, don’t you?

]]> By: keithbangedyermom http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356717 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:29:49 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356717 Nah. The NL is weak and the Nats have already decided to sabotage themselves with Strasburg. The Braves rarely succeed in the postseason. The Dodgers-Giants-Cards are all threats, but I think the Reds have the inside track at the flag in the NL.

]]> By: keithbangedyermom http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356716 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:27:27 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356716 It’s not just you. With that bullpen and power offense I think they are the heavy favorites in the NL.

]]> By: hackerjay http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356713 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:23:01 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356713 I think they are probably trying to get Frazier extra reps at third for when Votto comes back. Might as well make sure he’s ready to play the position in a more or less meaningless game rather then a playoff game.

]]> By: thatyankeedude http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356712 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:11:55 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356712 Ok im not a reds fan but since my family loves them I follow them. This team is good even without votto and with votto they r great. The could win every single game from here on out but when playoff time comes they will fall on there face. I’m not a fan of dustys managing and I think that might cost them in the playoffs. I hope it doesn’t but it very well could.

]]> By: whodeytn http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356710 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:07:41 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356710 Cairo needed to be gone months ago. Worthless.

]]> By: dondada10 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/the-reds-are-just-toying-with-the-rest-of-the-league/comment-page-1/#comment-356698 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:57:47 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=201278#comment-356698 Roundabout way to slam the Cardinals. You’re getting better at this, Matty.

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