Sunday, May 29, 2005

Game 48: Pirates at Reds

1:15pm. Kip Wells and Brandon Claussen. Claussen is another one of the Reds' pitch-to-contact guys. Few Ks, fewer walks. Problem is (for the Reds, at least), hitters have managed about a 900 OPS on that contact. He's coming off one mediocre start against the Nationals that looks good compared to the string of awful starts preceding it.

Dejan reports that Mac said he'll use the same funky lineup he used yesterday. I'd like to see Wigginton continue to show how hot he can get when he's on a streak. All that has looked decent in his 2003 and 2004 final numbers came in short, intense bursts of productivity.

And how does Wigginton look at first base? Last January, I thought we might see him there. To some extent I buy into the argument that, as a converted second baseman, he ought to be at least decent at a corner, once he learns the position.

As good as he's been, Lawton needs regular rest. I like the idea of Sanchez as our lead-off man against left-handers.

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