Turn Off Ads?
Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 57

Thread: Is there anyway to fix Casey?

  1. #16
    Red Ball Express
    Guest
    Malcontent,

    I agree that Casey needs to produce better power numbers. But I just think we need to throw this year's stats out the window altogether.

    I think a healthy Casey could hit 25 hrs and drive in 100 runs most seasons.

    Since he's signed through 2004 and given the axiom that you never trade a player when his value is down, I doubt he's going anywhere so we'll just have to see how the new park treats him next year.


  2. Turn Off Ads?
  3. #17
    malingered here too long malcontent's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Location
    Richmond, VA
    Posts
    6,359
    Red Ball: Anything's possible. Did you see that interview with the Pittsburgh reporter? The guy aksed Casey how many taters he'd hit if he were a Pi-rat playing at their new ballpark (PNC?).

    Casey: Here? Hah. 20. Maybe 25.

    Seems he believes he could get back to his career high. But maybe even he doesn't believe he'll ever improve on 1999. And if he doesn't see it, then that is certainly going to end up being his career year.

  4. #18
    ShadezNation ramp101's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Gotham City
    Posts
    2,718
    i honestly dont think SC can slug 25hr again...15-18 i would think

  5. #19
    malingered here too long malcontent's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Location
    Richmond, VA
    Posts
    6,359
    I agree, ramp. It took him almost 600 AB to hit 25 in 1999. He'll be lucky to ever get that many AB in one year again. Even if he did (get the AB), he'd have to do a 180 on a 3-year trend that's left him a J.T. Snow clone (minus the glove).

  6. #20
    Red Ball Express
    Guest
    Malcontent/Ramp,

    Logic and recent history suggest you have a better argument than I do, but I really believe that Casey is a winner who will rise to the occasion before being consigned to the scrap heap.

    Obviously, we'll not find out anytime soon, but I'm going to maintain my faith in Casey for at least another season.

  7. #21
    RaisorZone Raisor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Location
    On Assignment
    Posts
    24,435
    Originally posted by Red Ball Express
    Malcontent/Ramp,

    Logic and recent history suggest you have a better argument than I do, but I really believe that Casey is a winner who will rise to the occasion before being consigned to the scrap heap.

    Obviously, we'll not find out anytime soon, but I'm going to maintain my faith in Casey for at least another season.
    Unfortunatly, Casey hasn't only lost power since 99, he's not getting on base nearly as much.

    In fact, he's been losing ground in nearly every offensive catagory since 99.

    OBP
    99-399
    00-385
    01-369
    02-338

    SLG
    99-539
    00-517
    01-458
    02-368

    Ab/HR
    99-23.8
    00-24
    01-41
    02-69.8

    BB
    99-61
    00-52
    01-43
    02-43

    2B
    99-42
    00-33
    01-40
    02-25

    and for those of you that like the stat:
    Batting Average
    99-.332
    00-.315
    01-.310
    02-.265

    PSR

  8. #22
    ShadezNation ramp101's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Gotham City
    Posts
    2,718
    casey is a winner you say?

    then make him manager

    he has no power left so he is worthless

  9. #23
    Registered User red-in-la's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2000
    Location
    Santa Paula, CA
    Posts
    6,531
    Here's an idea to fix Casey, trade him to the Marlins.

  10. #24
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    Searcy, AR
    Posts
    1,470
    It's getting harder and harder to see Casey's upside after 3 down years since his great '99 season, but i still believe in the big lug. Baby kissing aside, he is still a gamer who puts it all on the line, and has come up big in the clutch when healthy. My prediction is that Casey will rebound very nicely after resting/repairing his bum shoulder this offseason to the tune of .315 20hrs 40 2b's and 110rbis hitting in the sixth spot of a potentially formidable offense. Add a healthy Jr and his 40+hr bat, continued improvement from Dunn and Kearns, a full season of the 2nd half Aaron Boone, along with an improved pitching staff, and this team could be considered a division favorite for 2003.
    "Haven't you ever loved something that much?"

  11. #25
    Member RollyInRaleigh's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Posts
    15,738
    I have always liked Casey, and I'm hoping he will rebound, but I will say this. The Casey detractors have a strong argument. It's looking more and more to me like Jr. is going to end up at first base, and in my opinion, sooner rather than later.

  12. #26
    RaisorZone Raisor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Location
    On Assignment
    Posts
    24,435
    Originally posted by RANDY IN CHAR NC
    I have always liked Casey, and I'm hoping he will rebound, but .
    Oh I do too. The Reds need the offense that 99 Casey produced.

    PSR

  13. #27
    ShadezNation ramp101's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Gotham City
    Posts
    2,718
    Originally posted by red-in-la
    Here's an idea to fix Casey, trade him to the Marlins.

  14. #28
    Member 15fan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    6,008
    Back to the Esasky reference earlier in this thread...

    Nick's bust-out year was with the Red Sox, not Atlanta. He cashed in his monster year with Boston & came to Atlanta, only to come down with vertigo...

  15. #29
    Registered User red-in-la's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2000
    Location
    Santa Paula, CA
    Posts
    6,531
    Thanks for the clarification 15fan. I suggested the Reds trade Casey to Atlanta, not that the Reds traded Esasky to Atlanta....but I can see how it could be confusing (the way I said it).

    I referenced Atanta because of the past Casey to Atlanta rumors and because Nick Esasky was supposed to make the Reds regret giving up on him when he arrived at the "launching pad."

    Point is, some traded end up like Paul O'Niell, but MOST trades end up as losers for the other team.

  16. #30
    Member 15fan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    6,008
    gotcha, rila.

    The only reason I know the difference is that some of the local die-hards still bring up Nick's name from time to time.

    (usually, it's along the lines of "*$&%*% Nick Esasky...")

    Of course, I never chuckle and mention that Nick was at least a decent player for the Reds...


Turn Off Ads?

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Board Moderators may, at their discretion and judgment, delete and/or edit any messages that violate any of the following guidelines: 1. Explicit references to alleged illegal or unlawful acts. 2. Graphic sexual descriptions. 3. Racial or ethnic slurs. 4. Use of edgy language (including masked profanity). 5. Direct personal attacks, flames, fights, trolling, baiting, name-calling, general nuisance, excessive player criticism or anything along those lines. 6. Posting spam. 7. Each person may have only one user account. It is fine to be critical here - that's what this board is for. But let's not beat a subject or a player to death, please.

Thank you, and most importantly, enjoy yourselves!


RedsZone.com is a privately owned website and is not affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds or Major League Baseball


Contact us: Boss | Gallen5862 | Plus Plus | Powel Crosley | RedlegJake | The Operator