Begs the question. I think the more clear category for discussion is "late innings reliever" versus "closer." Broxton is being paid as a late innings reliever, and I don't hear much quibbling about the contract, just if he is of the right quality. Your argument is dated, rote and one size fits all. I don't think its wise to be that dogmatic about a clear debatable and in a cyclical business.
Last edited by traderumor; 11-26-2012 at 08:02 PM.
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
I'd be down with that. Leake (+) for Myers, sign Broxton, move Chapman to the rotation and maybe sign Victorino to a deal of three years (2 + option) bridge to Hamilton = solid offseason.
CF Shane Victorino
2B Brandon Phillips
1B Joey Votto
LF Will Myers
RF Jay Bruce
3B Todd Frazier
SS Zach Cozart
CA Ryan Hanigan
Just heard about this.
My first thought was, "Well, this confirms that Aroldis is a starter! Yay!"
Next thought was, "Hmmm...while I'm actually in favor of this, I just hope it's not for a lot of money...if it is, I'd rather see Hoover given a shot".
Still, I see this as a good thing. I really trust Walt and his decisions.
Prediction for 2013 if they sing Broxton....
I'll complain about 60 times about how dang slow Broxton works. Jeez, the guy drives me nuts.
She used to wake me up with coffee ever morning
Barry On Baseball Also blogging at Banished to the Pen.
Speaking of Myers...Royals in talks w/ Boston for Lester or TB for Shields.
Just talked to Broxton's agent. Wouldn't say it's a done deal. Said they had substantial talks. Could come together quickly. #reds
^John Fay
Here is a fangraphs take on this situation.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index...oldis-chapman/
I complained about Cordero, nonstop it seemed. But in the end, he was pretty good, all things considered. And give him credit........sure he got paid, but he was willing to sign with the Reds and pitch in HR happy GABP.
After Chapman's historic season of closing, anyone else is doomed by the fans at trying to close games.
I see the starting rotation and bullpen taking a step backward next season. If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Unfortunately, the offense is slightly broken, and the Reds are going to sacrifice pitching to fix the offense.
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