Pirates vs. Reds - Game 94

[Legacy User]

http://thisisgettingold.net/2014/07/12/ ... game-94-2/

[Legacy User]

need to win 2 from reds before break...I detest our bullpen. bunch of bums. again I ask' why cant pedro play 1st base? its very similar to 3rd as far as balls hit to u.. just footwork around bag is needed to learn. not hard. this eliminates 90% of his throws. I don't understand why this cant be done. I like pedros bat better then impotent davis and gabby. put jhay on third...bring up 3rd base prospect when expanded roster occurs. its so bad now that our only real power hitter is taken out of games late even we may need a long ball.

[jeemie]

need to win 2 from reds before break...I detest our bullpen. bunch of bums. again I ask' why cant pedro play 1st base? its very similar to 3rd as far as balls hit to u.. just footwork around bag is needed to learn. not hard. this eliminates 90% of his throws. I don't understand why this cant be done.

Because Josh Harrison isn't a suitable replacement at 3B fulltime.

I'm all on board with sham's idea of trading for Beltre. Then we can shift Pedro to first base.

Of course, Bucco announcers were trying to show "how hard" it would be to make that shift because Jay Bruce looked kind of uncomfortable doing it yesterday.

But Bruce is an outfielder, so switching to first base for him is different.

[Legacy User]

I played lots of ball and 1st base is easiest postion I think. no judging liners to outfield. crashing walls. very small area to cover. just react to balls hit hard at u. bunt play strategy. a liitle footwork around bag.. pops stargell played first after outfield. catchers have moved to 1st.. I think its far easier then the hot corner. hell I bet jordy couyld play 3rd on occasion too if jhay subbing outfieild. barmes at short. bring up prospect for 3rd. seems status quo sucks at 3rd. im curious whats the record for errors in season by 3rd baseman>? pedro gotta be moving close..as poster said before.his throwing errors are far worse. aloowing advancement of runner to scoring position. not just a botched fieding error allowing a runner to 1st. he has regressed; steve sax disease; in his head now.happened to many before.

[jeemie]

I played lots of ball and 1st base is easiest postion I think. no judging liners to outfield. crashing walls. very small area to cover. just react to balls hit hard at u. bunt play strategy. a liitle footwork around bag.. pops stargell played first after outfield. catchers have moved to 1st.. I think its far easier then the hot corner. hell I bet jordy couyld play 3rd on occasion too if jhay subbing outfieild. barmes at short. bring up prospect for 3rd. seems status quo sucks at 3rd. im curious whats the record for errors in season by 3rd baseman>? pedro gotta be moving close..as poster said before.his throwing errors are far worse. aloowing advancement of runner to scoring position. not just a botched fieding error allowing a runner to 1st. he has regressed; steve sax disease; in his head now.happened to many before.

It is definitely in his head...on that I'll agree.

Did you see that shot of him in the dugout stewing over the throw?

Awful...ya gotta let it go...yes, ya gotta let it go THAT fast.

Pedro wasn't...he was wallowing in it.

[ironzabo]

Playing first base in the show is not a simplistic operation

At all

There is a reason that they spend countless hours feeding pitchers who are covering the bag balls in spring training not to mention fielding bunts and being involved exponentially more plays per game.

Turning the DP etc etc


Pedro making a move to 1B is not viable mid season - period.

[Legacy User]

Playing first base in the show is not a simplistic operation

At all

There is a reason that they spend countless hours feeding pitchers who are covering the bag balls in spring training not to mention fielding bunts and being involved exponentially more plays per game.

Turning the DP etc etc


Pedro making a move to 1B is not viable mid season - period.

I tend to agree to a point.

It's more than just standing by a bag. I think he could make the transition mid-season but there will DEFINITELY be growing pains.

Pedro is decent at fielding the ball and he's quite athletic for his size. I think he can fake it for the remainder of the season. Being involved in more plays isn't necessarily a big deal as his problem defensively is throwing.

I bet he'd have less problems at first than he has had at third though.

[jeemie]

Playing first base in the show is not a simplistic operation

At all

There is a reason that they spend countless hours feeding pitchers who are covering the bag balls in spring training not to mention fielding bunts and being involved exponentially more plays per game.

Turning the DP etc etc


Pedro making a move to 1B is not viable mid season - period.

Yes it is not a trivial transition.

But it is not an unviable one.

[Legacy User]

I played lots of ball and 1st base is easiest postion I think. no judging liners to outfield. crashing walls. very small area to cover. just react to balls hit hard at u. bunt play strategy. a liitle footwork around bag.. pops stargell played first after outfield. catchers have moved to 1st.. I think its far easier then the hot corner. hell I bet jordy couyld play 3rd on occasion too if jhay subbing outfieild. barmes at short. bring up prospect for 3rd. seems status quo sucks at 3rd. im curious whats the record for errors in season by 3rd baseman>? pedro gotta be moving close..as poster said before.his throwing errors are far worse. aloowing advancement of runner to scoring position. not just a botched fieding error allowing a runner to 1st. he has regressed; steve sax disease; in his head now.happened to many before.

It is definitely in his head...on that I'll agree.

Did you see that shot of him in the dugout stewing over the throw?

Awful...ya gotta let it go...yes, ya gotta let it go THAT fast.

Pedro wasn't...he was wallowing in it.

I agree...that's a reason I say that today.. I saw same shot.. isn't this like his 18th error so far this year? 18 times of stewing like that..then he maybe trying to hard to hit a makeup homer..i definitely think his head is fucked up. throw in personel issue or 2..who knows.. I like pedro but he is so frustrating with the ks and errors as we all know. and I bet he feels worse the us all.. could be self serving prophecy.. I do think bucs need him bad. need that power in lineup. maybe next year he can switch o first and sign long term deal..

[Legacy User]

IT'S ALL FOOTWORK, NOT HARD BUT NOT NOW. GET SOMEONE FROM SOMEWHERE. BEEN AN OPENING DAY PROBLEM, NO NEED TO RUSH.

WE DON'T HAVE...ANY BRAIN POWER LIKE THE TEAMS WE'RE CHASING.

[Legacy User]

yep..i seriously believe pedro could be and exceptional all star at 1st base.. he has the quick reflexes and very good glove. he could very well be bucs version of andres galarraga; the big cat!
that said I hope Charlie can pitch another gem and go the distance..keep the rag tag misfits in the bull pen.

[Legacy User]

were the heck is everyone? man; the damn brewers are in free fall..need this win. up 1-0

[Steelcody7]

Gaby sucks ass for dropping that.

When a guy is down (Pedro) you have to make that catch on a 1 hopper.

[Legacy User]

Polanco is struggling at the plate right now

[Legacy User]

i hate that ludwick fucker; ever since he sucked ass for pirates.

[Legacy User]

Gaby sucks ass for dropping that.

When a guy is down (Pedro) you have to make that catch on a 1 hopper.

Gaby sucks period. They have to get a legit everyday 1st baseman.

[Legacy User]

Polanco is struggling at the plate right now

yes..looking a bit bewildered. i hope he snaps outta it

[Legacy User]

nice..we need a huge cushion for our so called pen! Charlie is looking great again..dudes solid!

[jeemie]

Polanco is struggling at the plate right now

yes..looking a bit bewildered. i hope he snaps outta it

He's a rookie. It's allowed. This is not unexpected.

Got a nice hit that inning.

[Legacy User]

man..Charlie looking great..efficient as can be..56 pitches thru 5...keep mowing them down guy..i want a complete game!! no bull pen tonite

[Legacy User]

Here come the Reds. Was hoping Charlie could go wire to wire in this one..the bullpen would blow it

[Legacy User]

oh those base on balls ...unfornately i think charlies cooked his goose..someone bail him out..please!!

[Steelcody7]

This team is an embarrassment.

[Legacy User]

unreal..now hurdle leaves the man in too fucking long.. 2 walks and homer in inning ..he was done.. fucking shtt how things go south quick on this team!

[Legacy User]

Normal.

[Legacy User]

:cry: Normal.

ya..and we have decent lead and sit on it like steelers; fritter away golden opportunities to put daggers in the reds heart..let them stay close enough..

[Legacy User]

Fucking horrible

[jeemie]

:cry: Normal.

ya..and we have decent lead and sit on it like steelers; fritter away golden opportunities to put daggers in the reds heart..let them stay close enough..

OK...this is silly.

Baseball's not like football...teams don't "sit on leads".

[Legacy User]

:cry: Normal.

ya..and we have decent lead and sit on it like steelers; fritter away golden opportunities to put daggers in the reds heart..let them stay close enough..

OK...this is silly.

Baseball's not like football...teams don't "sit on leads".

not true..teams slack off trying as hard to score with a decent lead like 4 runsand pitcher coasting..sure they don't say don't try scoring..but they often do..they lose sense of urgency to score and start coasting. are not as aggressive..

[ironzabo]

Find a way here Boys


Push back and overcome Clint leaving Chuck out to dry