Brandon Phillips, as he goes, Reds go!

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May
14

Brandon Phillips is heating up, and the Reds 20-14 record reflects that surge!

Void of any competition as “Team Leader” or “Face of the Franchise”, Brandon has done well as a leading force;- AND in rebounding from a poor start. His position within the team is not discounted by the fact “NO ONE” else could step into that position. Collectively the Pitching staff has been a SOLID base for the team, but they need an every day face to go out and lead; and Phillips is the man! (ol   Taco Bell   ).

By showing 100% effort (not always his calling card in the past), his actions have fed the rest. He may have tanked it at times last year, and even early THIS year, but not lately! He’s made fielders pay for their lack of enthusiasm, like he did by taking 2nd off Eric Byrnes the other night; and making opposing pitchers think twice about his early hitting slump, by raking up timely rbi’s (of late) like they’re free!

I’m as surprised as most by the 20-14 start, and hope like hell they keep it up. Pitching is tUFf, hitting is coming around ( and they’ve averaged 4.6 runs a game over-all) and not shabby defense (not surprising that “EE” has been OUT!). The lone bad spot is Duh’sty,…but they could win despite his dellusions…..and if those two Gonzo and “EE” can just stay hurt?..well,….????