Originally Posted by
Red in Atl
Well said Flash.
This team is much improved from ST-OD last year. I'm ready to start playing right now. We may not be the Yankees, but I'd much rather have young, hungry players, who hopefully remember the importance of fundamentals instead of how much money his broker can make him during this financial crisis.
1. Taveras CF .285, 70 SB's
2. BP 2nd .305, 37 SB's, 32 HR's
3. Votto 1st .310, 35 HR's, 110 RBI's
4. Edwin 3rd .275, 35 HR's, 120 RBI's
5. Bruce RF .285, 38 HR's, 125 RBI's
6. D'kerson/Hairstrom LF .280, 40 SB's combined
7. Gonzo/Kepp SS .275, 80 RBI's combined
8. Hern/Harrigan C .260, 20HR's, 60 RBI's combined
Why worry about a RH bat when we have one. He just needs to step it up a bit. A real lead off man, BP can stop swinging for the fences, stress fundamentals all year, good defense up the middle, Votto and Bruce challenge each other all year.
I think the fun has just begun. And then look at the pitching staff.
1. Volquez
2. Harang
3. Cueto
4. Arroyo
5. Owings/Bailey/Rodriguez/Thompson
Bullpen: Weathers, Rhodes, Bray, Burton, Lincoln, Cordero plus one or two of the guys who don't make the starting staff
Bench: Hopper, Hairston, Castillo, Hanigan
This is a young, fast, defense minded hungry group. Some good guys are missing too. Trade bait if they do well in ST? If they are looking good by June, you still have the ability to strengthen the team with out cleaning out the cupboards.
I say it every year, and I said it last year for sure, but I think this team has more potential than any Reds team since 2000.
GO REDS!!!