The Cincinnati Reds' starters are pitching like we thought they would going into the season, including, yes, Aaron Harang.
But the Reds have an unexpected problem. The bullpen, more specifically the middle relievers, are pitching like kids dropped on their heads as babies.
The back-end is fine. Coco Cordero is lights out. And if Arthur Rhodes keeps it up, he may be the first eighth-inning guy to win a Cy Young Award.
Daniel Ray Herrera has been fine for the two or three batters he faces, and Micah Owings is doing alright in the mop-up role.
Everybody else's stuff is absolutely filthy. And not filthy good, filthy like a sock that's been worn for three straight days.
Nick Masset's ERA is currently 11.45 with opponents hitting .367 while already surrendering three long balls in 11 gam ...
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Posted: 3rd May 2010 by Illya Harrell in MLBComments Off on Cincinnati Reds: Please Help Our PenùCall Aroldis Chapman