2008 Cincinnati Reds

Manwithplan · Post by **Manwithplan** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:10 pm

I hate the Bengals, but I do like the Reds. If their young arms can come thru, they have the offense to challenge for the division.

rockhillbasketball · Post by **rockhillbasketball** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:08 am

I hope we have a good year this season.

kcarth305 · Post by **kcarth305** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14 pm

I really think Cincinnati has a good chance at doing quite well this year. They do have a new manager after all. It's time that Cincy had a great year, and hopefully this year will be that year.

2trap_4ever · Post by **2trap_4ever** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:19 am

If they want to increase run production they need to trade Dunn, he will never help them in bringing in runs because he doesn't get all fastballs down the middle of the plate to smack out of the park, if Dunn can start hitting for average as well as power then he may be worth while, but right now he is worthless to the Reds when he comes up to the plate

grizzly · Post by **grizzly** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:02 am

if the reds can stay healthy and the young starters pitch well, the reds will make the postseason

boogerred · Post by **boogerred** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:55 pm

The Reds entire bullpen except Weathers is horrible.

Saarloos - more like sure sucks
Coutlangus - more like couldn't pitch a tent
Coffey - he probably should cough cuz he chokes all the time
Stanton - needs to lose about 70 pounds.

grizzly · Post by **grizzly** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:05 pm

Cordero help out the bullpen tremendously

RVRaiderFan · Post by **RVRaiderFan** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:24 pm

boogerred wrote:The Reds entire bullpen except Weathers is horrible.

Saarloos - more like sure sucks
Coutlangus - more like couldn't pitch a tent
Coffey - he probably should cough cuz he chokes all the time
Stanton - needs to lose about 70 pounds.

Saarloos is now a Oakland A....

SPEAKING OF Oakland A's......rumors and reports going around that the A's and Reds are talking about Joe Blanton. Report is the A's would want either Bailey or Cueto.....Votto, and a 3rd player.....

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:37 pm

Cordero---should help the leagues worst bullpen
Weathers---will step back into a setup role
Burton
Majewski
Bray
Stanton

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:57 pm

Outfielders for the Reds

Dunn--along with Griffey hit 70 homers combined ast year
Bruce
Griffey--adjusted to rightfield

Reserves---Freel, Hopper
Freel can play anywhere in the outfield

Manwithplan · Post by **Manwithplan** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:31 am

2trap_4ever wrote:If they want to increase run production they need to trade Dunn, he will never help them in bringing in runs because he doesn't get all fastballs down the middle of the plate to smack out of the park, if Dunn can start hitting for average as well as power then he may be worth while, but right now he is worthless to the Reds when he comes up to the plate

Uhhhh, ok. Lets see, he hit 40 home runs, had over 100 rbi's, and scored over 100 runs, what more can you asked for? :roll:

bucking red · Post by **bucking red** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:36 pm

I wish he wouldn't strikeout 200 times a year and play at least mediocre defense.

Manwithplan · Post by **Manwithplan** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:15 pm

It would be nice if he hit for a better average, but sometimes you have to take the bitter with the sweet.

2trap_4ever · Post by **2trap_4ever** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:16 pm

manwithplan wrote:
2trap_4ever wrote:If they want to increase run production they need to trade Dunn, he will never help them in bringing in runs because he doesn't get all fastballs down the middle of the plate to smack out of the park, if Dunn can start hitting for average as well as power then he may be worth while, but right now he is worthless to the Reds when he comes up to the plate

Uhhhh, ok. Lets see, he hit 40 home runs, had over 100 rbi's, and scored over 100 runs, what more can you asked for?

and he struck more than any player in baseball last year, if he puts the ball in play and quit trying to go yard at every bat that would help more

The Flying Dutchman · Post by **The Flying Dutchman** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:41 am

Trap, Dunn was actually 3rd in K's last year behind Ryan Howard(199k's) and Dan Uggla(165k's). He does need to cut down on his K's but we need his 40/100 in this lineup. If the bullpen improves Cincy can contend in the central.

Frank Reagan · Post by **Frank Reagan** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:54 am

RVRaiderFan wrote:
boogerred wrote:The Reds entire bullpen except Weathers is horrible.

Saarloos - more like sure sucks
Coutlangus - more like couldn't pitch a tent
Coffey - he probably should cough cuz he chokes all the time
Stanton - needs to lose about 70 pounds.

Saarloos is now a Oakland A....

SPEAKING OF Oakland A's......rumors and reports going around that the A's and Reds are talking about Joe Blanton. Report is the A's would want either Bailey or Cueto.....Votto, and a 3rd player.....

I'd like to see Joe Blanton. He's put up decent numbers and would equate nicely to the NL.

RH@OU · Post by **RH@OU** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:52 am

Blanton is not worth Bailey, Votto, Cueto, or Bruce, no matter what combination. However, for some A-AA guys I'd be all over that trade.

Post by **noreply66** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:06 pm

Reds infield

1B---Votto---struck out a lot in theminors
2B---Phillips----had a 30-30 season
SS---Gorzalez
3B---Encamacion--look to see more power

Reserves---Hatteberg and Keppiger

The_Legend_of_Northwest · Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:51 pm

RH@OU wrote:Blanton is not worth Bailey, Votto, Cueto, or Bruce, no matter what combination. However, for some A-AA guys I'd be all over that trade.

agreed

Football Guru · Post by **Football Guru** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:24 am

What happened to Gaurdado?