Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

I'm going to say that he will NOT.

Interested to hear others thoughts, but I truly believe Krivsky will not allow Griffey to be the CF'er in 07.

If he does, he will have lost almost all credibility in my eyes.

How hollow will his proclamations of the importance of defense ring if his CF'er has the worst zone rating of any CF'er in the major leagues?

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

Denorfia should already be penciled in, but like I said in the other thread, I don't think they have the nerve to upset Jr.

If he's healthy, Jr is your opening day CF. I vote "yes".

Super.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

I voted no although I won't be surprised if he does. I really don't see how Krivsky can allow him to play CF while preaching how important defense is.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

Unless they find another option out of the system, yes he will.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

Well, there are better options in-house but I tend to agree with you. It will likely take a "name" player from outside the Reds system to force the change.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

Will and should are not the same thing.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

No doubt in my mind he will.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

This is 100% pure tea leaf reading.

But I think the recient spate of articles where Jr proclaims that he will be in CF may backfire on him. Narron would prob bend to Jr's demands, but no so sure about Krivsky.

But I think the person Jr should be warry of upsetting is BC. I have absoutley nothing to base this on other than a gut fealing, but he doesn't strike me as the type of person who likes issues played out in the press. And with a player of Jr's caliber, BC would get involved in a heartbeat, IMO.

Like I said, it's total shot in the dark, but if Jr overplays his hand it might hurt his case more than help.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

He will be in center.

And Jim Bowden will be chuckling somewhere.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

Could the Reds live with Junior in CF if Freel and Deno are playing the corners? Would all the range in RF and LF help offset the severe lack of it in CF? Just curious.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

And that's a big problem. When the passengers start driving the bus, they are going to miss a few stops.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

I hope not.

I have a sinking feeling that he will though.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

I voted yes, begrudingly. I really hope not, but I just don't have faith that they'll force the move.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

If I could have just 1 birthday wish, or christmas wish, or something along those lines.... please please please no Junior in CF in 2007.

Maybe the tooth fairy could hook us up.

Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield?
 

Anyone feel like changing their vote?