Jim11
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The Reds have arguably the top prospect in MLB in Jay Bruce, a centerfielder, as well as Ryan Freel, who also can play CF. Despite that, Baker demotes Bruce to the minors and brings in Corey Patterson.
He then continues to allow Patterson to get most of the playing time, even though Patterson is hitting .196 and Freel is hitting .313. And, BTW, Bruce is hitting .328 in AAA.
Baker is also allowing his promising young hurlers, Cueto and Volquez to throw a alarming number of pitches. How Baker continues to get paid big bucks to manage in MLB is perplexing to me.
He then continues to allow Patterson to get most of the playing time, even though Patterson is hitting .196 and Freel is hitting .313. And, BTW, Bruce is hitting .328 in AAA.
Baker is also allowing his promising young hurlers, Cueto and Volquez to throw a alarming number of pitches. How Baker continues to get paid big bucks to manage in MLB is perplexing to me.