Reds Tidbits (2009 season)

[BuckeyeMike80]

Originally Posted by schwab

If the Reds start off 15-5, will you at least let me swim in my own oblivious-ness?

Maybe for a day or so

[Jaxbuck]

Originally Posted by schwab

I think we are causing ourselves un-due anguish by worrying about it. Especially you, Jax, I wonder sometimes if it is even healthy for you to be a Reds fan.

We have witnessed enough since '90 to know that MLB has passed Cincinnati by, and that the Reds aren't going to win the NL Central over CHC and STL or even HOU or MIL in 2009.

If the Reds start off 15-5, will you at least let me swim in my own oblivious-ness?

A) No, it isn't healthy for me but what are you going to do? You pick your teams when you are a kid and live and die with them the rest of your life. They were good when I was a kid.

B) Swim away. I'll be there on the shore to hand everyone a towel when they have to get back out of the water.

[crazybuckfan40]

I just hope that the guys in the minors continue to develop and we have another good draft and pick up some more dominican players...We are starting to get an influx of young talent in the minors...

The top 25 at the major leagues is not a team that can compete for a world series championship, but maybe with a decent pitching staff can keep us in ball games and win a few...And hopefully 2010 can be a year when we can realistically compete...Reaching I know...

[schwab]

Reds may want Gonzo for bench | reds.com: News

Reds may want Gonzo for bench

But payroll concerns may keep team from free-agent outfielder

CINCINNATI -- Perhaps the Reds aren't finished making maneuvers after all. They still in need some bench depth, and one possibility could be veteran outfielder Luis Gonzalez. In recent weeks, it's believed that Gonzalez and his agent also made strong overtures that he would like to play for Cincinnati.
"We're still looking to improve our bench and find the right guys. He's a guy we like," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said, when asked about Gonzalez. "We're exploring every option, and if the right fit comes around, we'll take a look at it."

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[Bucky Katt]

Originally Posted by schwab

I think we are causing ourselves un-due anguish by worrying about it. Especially you, Jax, I wonder sometimes if it is even healthy for you to be a Reds fan.

It's the price she pays for getting to be a Steelers fan.

[EDDIE GGGG27]

Oh lord. Looks like Volquez is on the same path as Plaxico Burress. Some of you might of already seen it since it was posted on November 20, 2008. First time I saw it was today. So here it is Edinson Volquez handling a gun:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wkm...ico?num=5&pg=2

[Jaxbuck]

Originally Posted by EDDIE GGGG27

Oh lord. Looks like Volquez is on the same path as Plaxico Burress. Some of you might of already seen it since it was posted on November 20, 2008. First time I saw it was today. So here it is Edinson Volquez handling a gun:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wkm...ico?num=5&pg=2

Speaking of playing with loaded guns.

They just signed Jacque Jones and Daryle Ward to minor league deals.

No big deal to most clubs but we have Dusty Baker as our manager. He can no more resist playing vets than a 4 year old can resist taking out a shiney loaded gun and playing with it.

Ward could actually be a decent PH. Jones looks to be nothing more than a vet to take time away from a guy like Dickerson (again with the concept of using in house minor league fodder to get similar production at no cost seems lost on this franchise no matter who is GM).

Oh well, the Buckeyes and Steelers are good!!

[EDDIE GGGG27]

Ward and Jones to minor league deals is actually a decent move.

[Jaxbuck]

Originally Posted by EDDIE GGGG27

Ward and Jones to minor league deals is actually a decent move.

I agree....if Dusty Baker isn't the manager.

You give him vets and he's going to use them and I don't mean as just pinch hitters.

[brodybuck21]

Originally Posted by Jaxbuck

I agree....if Dusty Baker isn't the manager.

You give him vets and he's going to use them and I don't mean as just pinch hitters.

yup....

[BuckeyeMike80]

Originally Posted by EDDIE GGGG27

Ward and Jones to minor league deals is actually a decent move.

Yeah....

10 years ago.

[EDDIE GGGG27]

Jay Bruce in studio on MLB network.

[jlb1705]

Adam Dunn signs a 2-yr. deal with the Nats, per ESPN ticker.

Who didn't see that coming a mile away?

[Jaxbuck]

Originally Posted by jlb1705

Adam Dunn signs a 2-yr. deal with the Nats, per ESPN ticker.

Who didn't see that coming a mile away?

Leatherpants needs an intervention.

[DGADBTWSOM]

Originally Posted by jlb1705

Adam Dunn signs a 2-yr. deal with the Nats, per ESPN ticker.

Who didn't see that coming a mile away?

Most teams try to build on their franchise by taking from The Yankees/Red Sox used goods, Jim Bowden is trying to building team Cincinnati's, good luck.