It was a gutsy and correct move for Krivsky. I hope he's got several more cooking.
It was a gutsy and correct move for Krivsky. I hope he's got several more cooking.
“And when finally they sense that some position cannot be sustained, they do not re-examine their ideas. Instead, they simply change the subject.” Jamie Galbraith
That's a very good point and something else is that he also pitched well for the BoSox in the postseason. I don't know or remember his stats but I remember him being a vital part of the postseason especially the 2004 World Series run. With Arroyo switching leagues and to a less favorable offensive division I think there's no reason to expect a huge improvement on his numbers.Originally Posted by Falls City Beer
I also like this trade because it makes Cincinnati look better for pitchers who may want to come here in the 2007 offseason. With Harang, Claussen, and Arroyo in starting rotation it may be possible for the Reds to have a legitimate shot at signing an ace such as Barry Zito. It is unfortunate we had lose the potential of Pena but it's not like the Reds don't have enough offense anyway. I don't think this trade will bring a championship to Cincinnati but I think it may act as the catalyst that spurs other moves that will.
If he's anything like Manny, that won't be a problem, just don't park your car on the top of the parking garage across the street and look out on the Mass Pike. It's the opposite field Ortiz HRs that you actually have to worry about in the Monster seats.Originally Posted by traderumor
In five postseason series, Arroyo's ERA is 7.41. During th 2004 playoffs, Arroyo posted a 7.80 ERA.Originally Posted by harangatang
"The problem with strikeouts isn't that they hurt your team, it's that they hurt your feelings..." --Rob Neyer
"The single most important thing for a hitter is to get a good pitch to hit. A good hitter can hit a pitch that’s over the plate three times better than a great hitter with a ball in a tough spot.”
--Ted Williams
I'm hoping Arrorroorroooo! (cool, he's a wookie) will be eaiser to flip for some good arms at the deadline.
That's all I got.
I have a weird feeling that we won't see Arroyo in a Reds postseason game. Just a wild hunch.Originally Posted by SteelSD
This is the time. The real Reds organization is back.
Yeah, but that was his first post season exposure. Now he comes to the Reds with "experience".Originally Posted by SteelSD
'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.'
-Snoop on his retirement
Your Mom is happy.
Solid vet experienceOriginally Posted by Red Leader
Go Gators!
My thoughts exactly. Pray he pitches like a Cy Young contender the first couple months of the season and then sell him.Originally Posted by Raisor
'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.'
-Snoop on his retirement
Your Mom is happy.
Egads,
This opens up a really really scary Sunday Special lineup
1B Human Pickin Machine
2B WOmack
SS Rich "The Horror"
3B Frank Manachevits
GAAAHHHH
How long before Narron mentions Arroyo's playoff experience?
This isn't true. The projected 2006 starting rotation for the Red Sox was Schilling, Beckett, Wakefield, clement and Arroyo. There was the chance that Papelbon would be brought up, but there are also still huge questions surrounding Schilling (and to a degree beckett as well).Originally Posted by RedLegSuperStar
Regarding the 2004 postseaons, that ERA, while pathetic, is kind of misleading. Arroyo started game 3, the Boston Massacre which the Yankees won 19-8, pitched just two innings, and was dreadful. But he pitched just an inning each in games 5 and 6, garnering neither a win nor a loss, allowing two hits total, which of course is not great, but four innings is hardly enough to rate him as awful in the postseason. One of those games was the infamous Slappy McBluelips game.
There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.
The first time he gets slammed for 6 runs in 3 innings.Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine
Go Gators!
Your 2006 Redlegs opening day lineup per Jerron and Waynesky:
Womack 2b
Lopez ss
Griffey cf
Kearns rf
Dunn lf
Encarnacion 3b
Hatteberg 1b
Larue c
Harang p
You know Narron is just salavating at a L,R,L,R,L,R,L,R lineup. mmmm...yummy. I know it will pain him to put Hatteberg below Encarnacion but the lure of the L,R nectar will be too much.
My lineup (like it makes any difference)
Freel 2b(lf)
Lopez ss
Dunn 1b
Griffey cf
Kearns rf
Encarnacion 3b
Larue c
Denorfia lf (Hatteberg 1b/Aurilia 2b)
Harang p
Thank goodness for baseball.
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