It is time to ruffle the feathers of the panic ridden among Reds' fans. The list includes the talk show geeks, including but not limited to, Lance McCallister.
McCallister, who rarely shows up at GABP to ask questions directly, was among those who wanted Aaron Harang moved to the bullpen.
The popular opinions did not factor into Baker's decisions.
"If it was 14 starts it would be one thing," Baker said after Harang struggled in his first four starts (actually Harang's opening day start was not that bad). "But it is only four starts. He makes a lot of money to win games and we need him to win."
Harang's record has not been good the last two years but detractors forget the lack of run support. As the number one starter, he was always facing the ace of the opponent. Numbers do lie at times. It is why the true professionals watch baseball in person rather than draw false assumptions from statistics.
Harang rewarded Baker's faith by reeling off three quality starts.
Johnny Cueto and Homer Bailey have recently turned in gems that contradict their season ERA's.
I ask you. What kind of leader would you like to follow? One who shows no faith in you when things go wrong or one that stands behind you until you find a way to produce. We have far too many bosses in this would that panic.
To McCallister's credit, he admited he spoke too soon about Harang on his Wednesday night show.
Remember the heat Baker took for sticking with Corey Patterson? Guess who was just promoted to the Major Leagues,
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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