May 27, 2010
By
Amanda
Posted at 9:00 pm
When the preliminary counts came in for the NL first basemen, Albert Pujols was the leading the pack by a-freakin’-lot. However, that was all based on mindless following and an absurd continuation of the expectations of the past rather than an understanding of the present.
All that is a long-winded way to say that Pujols is having a truly shitty May. Let’s compare the true All Star, Joey Votto, to “Prince” Albert for this month so far:
| Guy |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
TB |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
HBP |
OBP |
SLG |
AVG |
| Pujols |
86 |
10 |
23 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
33 |
20 |
11 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
.406 |
.384 |
.267 |
| Votto |
90 |
18 |
31 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
21 |
54 |
9 |
19 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
.412 |
.600 |
.344 |
That’s right: Pujols’ SLG is .384 in the month of May. Is that All Star caliber? Is it??
Let your voice be heard, and let it be heard to say that actual performance is more important than a big name. Vote Votto!
You can vote online 25 times per email address.
May 27, 2010
By
Amanda
Posted at 12:46 pm
Last Game
The Reds beat the Pirates 4-0 to guarantee at least a tie in the 4-game series. Bronson Arroyo pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings, and the offense gave him 4 runs to work with. The bullpen didn’t blow the lead this time, but it did take 2 pitchers to get one out in the 8th and an arguably unnecessary appearance by Francisco Cordero in the 9th. With the win–and a later Cardinals loss–the Reds move back into sole possession of first place.
Next Game
The Reds wrap up their 4 games with the Pirates and have a chance to win the series. Johnny Cueto will start, hopefully blister-free, against Charlie Morton at 7:05pm EDT.
Transactions from Yesterday
Paul Janish was placed on the bereavement list yesterday for the passing of his grandmother. Our thoughts are with him. Drew Sutton was called up to take his place on the roster.
In other sad news, pitcher Justin Lehr will have to undergo Tommy John surgery and is done for the year. He put in a few solid innings for the Reds last year, and it’s a shame he won’t be able to work his way back to the club in 2010. Hopefully, he’ll come back stronger for 2011.
What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
Four Reds players have made their Major League debut so far this year: Logan Ondrusek, Mike Leake, Chris Heisey, and Enerio Del Rosario.
May 27, 2010
By
Amanda
Posted at 8:50 am
The level of sarcasm is, of course, up to you. Said sarcasm probably depends on whether you’re asking about his kick-ass performance last night or his crappy 90s grunge music.
Bronson Arroyo will be answering questions in an online chat on Reds.com today at 3 p.m. You can go there RIGHT NOW to get your question in the queue.
