[panther nation]

I almost think Dusty has given up on this team, and the team has given up on themselves. All year the bats have been there when they have needed to be. Pitching has been so so.

One of the biggest concerns has been why haven't they tried stealing more bases than they have??? They bring Hamilton up and in less than a month he steals almost as many as the team leader(Choo) has all season. Just don't understand Dustys thinking on that.

As far as the game in Pitt, if the reds fall behind early they will be done for. If they can get ahead early I think they have a good shot at winning. I still don't like their chances much. It's going to be a tough game for them. But the one thing in their favor is its hard to beat a team 4 times in a row.