Recently fans have questioned Bryan Price's decision not to drop Phillips in the order.
Lately one of the biggest questions Reds fans have been asking is, "Why does Brandon Phillips continue to hit third in the lineup?" Yesterday, Bryan Price spoke to C.Trent Rosecrans about this decision. Here is what he had to say:
"For me, lineup construction is beyond just what you'd call your status quo - your home run hitter in the four hole," Price said. "I'm trying to stay aware to try and not bunch our left-handers and make it easier for our opponents.