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Old 03-29-2006, 12:06 PM   #108
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Re: BP: Reds Transaction Analysis-Wily Mo Pena, Ross etc.

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Originally Posted by pedro
b/c being that thin has a ripple effect throughout the whole pitching staff and organization causing overuse and rushing of pitchers which make it hard to improve the staff, even incrementally, over time.
Why sell Pena short now to start the rebuilding process a mere couple of months early? Why not wait until the All-Star break and try to get some real building blocks for a foundation instead of just Arroyo?

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Originally Posted by westofyou
Three years of declining attendance and the need to reupp the corporate box holders.
Signing Arroyo didn't improve the marketing situation enough to make a difference in those departments. If he pitches to the pinnacle of his ability, he's worth 5 more wins, tops.
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