Dusty Baker Holds Meeting?

Although it wasn't said in public, indications are that Dusty Baker, held a meeting after the Reds lathargic 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Not that losing to a hot team with a pitching staff that is leading the National League is so bad, the little indications that the Reds players do not have their heads in the game were evident.

The most glaring include, Johnny Cueto "umpiring while on the bast paths". Drew Stubbs throwing a ball into the stands after a catch for the second out and heading toward the dugout. Three innings in a row ended by players getting picked off.

For the first time since Baker has been the manager of the Reds, he did not meet with the press after the game. From getting to know him in his years here and from dealing with him as an opposing manager, Baker is a straight shooter. He does not sugar coat what he says. He speaks his mind and accepts the consequences.

Now perhaps, he is ready to transfer some consequences toward his young clubhouse.

As quoted in my last post, Dusty is aware the cameras are on him and struggles to keep his cool when things upset him. My guess is that anything that he had to tell the press after Saturday's defeat was unprintable.