At the least, certain posters do...
At the least, certain posters do...
Lets get specific about why the Reds apparently signed him. They seem to be paying for the notion that he will start from the #3 slot in the rotation. Initial reports certainly don't suggest that he was brought in for depth but rather he was brought in to fill a "need" they decided they had to fill (i.e. a lefty to break up all of the righties). It's classic create a round hole then jam a square peg into it....Originally Posted by traderumor
In that light, appropriately critiquing the signing takes on a whole new tenor I think....
Would an all righty rotation represent a flawed roster? Probably. But why willingly make yourself worse by trying to cover a flaw? I prefer a rotation filled with the guys who have the best chance to succeed.
"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
Is it fair to say that if he was brought in as a bull-pen guy then most people are happy with the move in light of (1) the state of the Reds bullpen and (2) the 1 year deal? Not a move to launch them into contention, but an incremental improvement type of move where you take innings away from a horrable pitcher and give them to a so-so pitcher.
Whereas if he's slotted to be a starter the enthusiasm for the deal goes way down.
I can't speak for the other Mod's - but the line here is getting pretty blurred, IMO.
Stay on topic and play nice.
I'm concerned with the direction of the thread - it's starting to sound like most threads around here.
Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.
And the reds came out and said that?
That's the vibe I get after reading the thread.
While they're longshots for '08 IMHO, I think there are a lot of reasons to be excited as a Reds fan right now.
"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
Anyone who thinks that a situational left-handed reliever being discussed as a potential starter is a good idea needs a reality check.
And anyone who can't read a simple warning from a moderator asking nicely to play nice doesn't deserve to continue discussions.
People, this is getting old. Go outside and have a snowball fight.
Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.
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