Corey Patterson sent down to AAA

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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3416073

 

Reds' Patterson sent to Triple-A to work on swing

 

CINCINNATI -- Slumping Reds center fielder Corey Patterson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, with Cincinnati hoping he will work the kinks out of his swing.

 

Patterson pinch hit and flied out Tuesday night in a 9-6 win over Pittsburgh, leaving him in an 0-for-18 slump that dropped his average to .200. His on-base percentage was .240, extremely poor for a leadoff hitter.

 

The Reds purchased the contract of utility infielder Andy Phillips, who was batting .315 with five homers for Triple-A Louisville.

 

Cincinnati also transferred shortstop Alex Gonzalez to the 60-day disabled list. Gonzalez sustained a compression fracture in his left knee early in spring training and still is having problems when he runs hard.

 

Manager Dusty Baker said Patterson came to him with the idea of going to the minors to fix his swing.

 

I especially like the last sentence. Dusty must be ashamed, it's like telling your son he sucks.

[Little Slide Rooter]

twice in 1 day? sucks for him.

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twice in 1 day? sucks for him.

 

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Am I missing something, lol?

[Clem Fandango]

twice in 1 day? sucks for him.

 

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Am I missing something, lol?

 

Yes you are

 

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Lolcats make it seem like something wrong has happened. Thanks. Never noticed that Transactions forum.

[Vanilla Ice]

IBL

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K, stop post padding guys. Thread's over :wink:

 

Cool, you live in Cary? I live in Apex, just next to Cary.