Considering there is a hole at #5 right now, I don't think its inconceivable to have him vying for the #5 hole out of ST. Even if he isn't fully ready, they could put him in there to take his hits, like they did with Cueto in 08. Cueto wasn't fully ready, but the major league experience proved invaluable
Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto
---TRF
"I do what I want to do and say what I want to say."
--Bronson Arroyo
Whats the word on Volquez and when he will be ready?
I agree. Dusty will never see him except, maybe, in the spring. I expect him to go to AA to start the year.Originally Posted by Falls City Beer
"My mission is to be the ray of hope, the guy who stands out there on that beautiful field and owns up to his mistakes and lets people know it's never completely hopeless, no matter how bad it seems at the time. I have a platform and a message, and now I go to bed at night, sober and happy, praying I can be a good messenger." -Josh Hamilton
Nah, I think Dusty is here for the long haul.
Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto
---TRF
"I do what I want to do and say what I want to say."
--Bronson Arroyo
Wood's really just had one good year. I doubt he has all that much value. Keep em both and put one in the pen. We'll need another lefty after Rhodes goes.
Speechless.
Dusty's gone by the end of the year and it could be before July is done. No way they give him more money. I'm not a Dusty hater, but there are a lot better options than him.
"My mission is to be the ray of hope, the guy who stands out there on that beautiful field and owns up to his mistakes and lets people know it's never completely hopeless, no matter how bad it seems at the time. I have a platform and a message, and now I go to bed at night, sober and happy, praying I can be a good messenger." -Josh Hamilton
If they tank this season, he's gone.
“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
Reds who were born in Cuba
Code:CINCINNATI REDS CAREER Non P BIRTHPLACE: CUBA OPS displayed only--not a sorting criteria AT BATS AB OPS 1 Tony Perez 6846 .820 2 Leo Cardenas 4047 .690 3 Armando Marsans 1113 .702 4 Chico Ruiz 1024 .572 5 Manuel Cueto 336 .629 6 Rafael Almeida 285 .725 7 Mike Gonzalez 176 .560 8 Tony Gonzalez 99 .621 9 Cookie Rojas 86 .546 10 Rogelio Alvarez 37 .400 11 Joe Azcue 31 .248 12 Danny Morejon 26 .592 13 Mike de la Hoz 1 .000 CINCINNATI REDS CAREER BIRTHPLACE: CUBA ERA displayed only--not a sorting criteria GAMES G ERA 1 Dolf Luque 395 3.09 2 Orlando Pena 59 4.28 3 Raul Sanchez 46 4.79 4 Pedro Ramos 38 5.16 5 Osvaldo Fernandez 35 5.26 6 Tommy de la Cruz 34 3.25 7 Vincente Amor 9 6.00 8 Pedro Dibut 8 2.68 9 Camilo Pascual 5 9.00 10 Tony Menendez 3 1.93 11 Mike Cuellar 2 15.75
I don't think Dusty has much of a say in regards to the pitching staff. If he did the Reds wouldn't have fired Pole and hired Price as the pitching coach. I think what Price says in regards to the pitchers will override what Dusty says.
If you think small, you'll go nowhere in life.
Wow. Very surprised and quite pleased with this move. I was expecting the Reds offseason to be a complete bust and this changes that vibe completely. Even though the kid may not help the MLB team out much this year, he'll be important in future years. I wish year 6 was a team option, though.
I'd prefer he spend the year in the minors...at least until September. Otherwise, I think he'd be rushed.
I do like the way the future looks for the Reds, but 2010 could be another less than inspiring year in Cincinnati.
Must admit I only skimmed the thread, so if i am repeating thoughts, i apologize. But when flipping around during the NFL playoffs, I saw this break around 2:45 pm on ESPNews and I have to admit, I got pumped...this is so out of the ordinary for a team like ours and is great news heading towards the winter caravan...sure it might not mean much in '10--but I sure in the heck am looking forward to the future!
Which I don't see happening. I realize your the pessimist and I'm the optimist, so we'll have to agree to disagree.
Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto
---TRF
"I do what I want to do and say what I want to say."
--Bronson Arroyo
I would love to see the Reds stick him in the minors to start the year and let him work on secondary pitches and control. Then, if the Reds are near contention and he's doing well give him a call up and stick him in the bull pen. Let him use his plus pitches to hopefully gain some confidence and help the team out at the back of the game. Then hopefully transition him over to the rotation in 2011.
I was already getting impatient for spring training, now I'm going to be insane with anticipation......waiting, waiting, waiting.
Chad D
Redleg Nation: A Cincinnati Reds Blog, Fan Community, and Therapy Group
Posting Permissions
|
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. |
Reply With Quote