the Dusty "Blame Game"

[ChrisAsbrockFTI]

OK, as we all know, Dusty Baker is a lightning rod for criticism from this fickle Reds fan base...I ask, how much is Dusty to blame. Believe me, I am not a Dusty apologist, but I do wonder how much is Dusty to blame for the Reds recent woes.

Dusty isn't the one who is bunting with two outs.
Dusty isn't the one who is coaching 3rd watching Joey Votto jog into 3rd and get tagged out.
Dusty isn't the one grounding into double plays.

Those were just some examples from last nights game. Again, I am not a Dusty apologist, but I do want to see what everything thinks about Dusty and how much he is to blame.

[edubbs]

Sometimes when you just aren't playing well, you just aren't playing well. In any phase of the game, coaches all the way through players. We've discussed before, Dusty is a guy that goes by the book. Which can be good and could be bad. I'm just hoping he learns to put guys in a place where the team can succeed. Hypothetically I would like to see Chapman come in an 8th inning or 7th inning situation where there are maybe 2 guys on base, one out, and we are up 4-2. I don't want to bring him in during the 9th when it is 4-4.

[ChrisAsbrockFTI]

That is my biggest issue with Dusty...he manages by the book! He truly does not think outside of the box...to him, there is only one way to manage and that drives me nuts