fuzzhead wrote:I'd like to see the Reds spend a little more money here and there, but I'm not a fan of the "go out and blow tons of money every time you have a bad day at the ballpark" philosophy and that sort of payroll just isn't a reality for a team like the Reds. As GAHS said, the other teams are getting more for their buck; it isn't just the fact that the Reds aren't spending money. The Reds rely on their farm system and it's spawned some pretty good talent recently.
The Reds weren't very successful this last decade, but things look like they've kinda steadied. They've been consistent this decade for the most part (8 years with at least 70 wins, I believe). They've only had one winning season (2000), but they've finished close to the .500 mark for the most part. They have the best pitching staff they've had in the last decade.
Off hand two things I hope the Reds find are a consistent #1 pitcher instead of having to guess who's going to step up any given year and they need a lead-off hitter who can actually get on base.
It could be worse, guys: we could be Pirate fans. . . .
Hopefully I'll be able to get up to more Reds games this year. For my dollar, it doesn't get much better than a night on the first-base line with a cold beer in one hand, a program in the other, and a glove on my lap just in case a souvenier comes my way + a trip to the Reds' HOF before the game.
As always, GO REDS!
Fuzzy I might suggest that you put the progam in your lap and the glove on your other hand just in case that souvenier ball comes your way!!
