June 8 - Ignorant Without Any Tools

In yesterday’s Cincinnati Enquirer, it chronicles that Jason Larue was signed to a two-year; $9.1 Million deal this off-season. He stated, “I signed here to be starting catcher.”

Jason Larue is battiing.171 this season. He is a .243 career hitter that strikes out once every 3.42 at bat. For the longest time, my son thought his first name was Kevin as the box score always said, K. – Larue.

Wayne Krivsky should put Mr. Larue and his exorbitant salary on the same bus with Dan’O’Briens’ other great signings, Josh Hancock, Tony Womack and David Williams.

Mr. Larue is not even a mediocre catcher. He consistently leads the league in passed balls and Red’s pitchers have a higher ERA when Larue catches. Below average results should not be accepted. Mediocrity should not be rewarded. His petulant behavior comes at a time when his replacement, David Ross, is batting .333 and the Reds are in first place. Mr. Krivsky, continue your purge of the failed moves of your predecessor. Show Mr. Larue and his attitude the way to San Jose as in the San Jose Giants (Class A Ball).

The Catching position is sometimes referred as the “Tools of Ignorance” a baseball catcher wears a mask, shin guards, and chest padding. Jason Larue is “Ignorant WITHOUT Any Tools.”