Tony Armas Jr anyone?
Tony Armas Jr anyone?
Scary isn't it? I'm pretty much in the same boat. I'm torn on both sides. I'd like to see the Reds pick up someone to get Joe Mays out of the rotation and give them more chances to win a game every 5 days, but I don't want them to give up anyone valuable to get that pitcher. I know my perfect little scenario isn't likely, and knowing Krivsky, he's more likely to make a major splash, IMO, than more of a lateral move like this would be. That, in itself, scares me somewhat. Above all else though, it feels good being a known buyer at the deadline, instead of a team pegged as a seller since well before the All-Star break. There is still a side of me that thinks that we could bring in a lot of good prospects if we were sellers this year, though. I'm a schizo and it's Krivsky's fault.Originally Posted by M2
'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.'
-Snoop on his retirement
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We shoudl be able to get him for EE and Dunn.Originally Posted by HotCorner
The team only improves IF he pitches better than our current options. If he pitches better than Harang, then he'll put us in the playoffs. It all comes down to the IF. Give the performance histories of everybody involved, I have little reason to believe that he WILL be any better. Like you say, if the cost is very little, sure, why not acquire him? But we have every (Kearns) reason (Lopez) to believe the cost will not be minimal and even if he pitches up to his ability, the actual impact is likely less than you think. (see my other post).Originally Posted by registerthis
I don't think anybody would turn down essentially free talent. However, if Redman was available at a very low cost, he'd be a Yankee, Cardinal, or otherwise by now.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
Unfortunately, the better he pitches, the more desirable he becomes, the higher the price tag...
The worse he pitches, the less use the Reds have for him, the less fans want him, the less he costs.
The trend of mediocre pitchers' price in July. Unless the Reds can somehow get good innings out of an acquisition of the ilk they already possess, they will have to overpay for outside help of any quality. Sadly, there are likely a lot of teams who feel Mark Redman can help them, and if he pitches well in his next start, the price is only driven up.
Dave Williams was also supposed to be "better than what we have."
"I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful
Testify!Originally Posted by Johnny Footstool
Well he was better then what we had a few years ago..Anderson..Haynes..HamiltonOriginally Posted by Johnny Footstool
If Redman is cheap why not? anything but Mays
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Speak not the name of Hamilton, O foolish one, lest ye draw his attention.Originally Posted by KronoRed
*shudder*
"It's easier to give up. I'm not a very vocal player. I lead by example. I take the attitude that I've got to go out and do it. Because of who I am, I've got to give everything I've got to come back."
-Ken Griffey Jr.
It's ok..I walked outside spit and spun around 3 times..that should keep the curse away
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burn a virgin at stake. That'll do itOriginally Posted by KronoRed
Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.
Originally Posted by zombie-a-go-go
For the non-King James Versioned folks of the Gospel of The Reds - here's a translation.
Don't use the word Hamilton, you idiot, he might resurface.
Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.
Krono-don't burn yourself. It's not worth it.Originally Posted by Heath
'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.
Don't have one handy..RL will have to doOriginally Posted by Heath
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hey, I have 2 kids. I've done it twice!Originally Posted by KronoRed
'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.
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