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roby · 12-16-2007, 06:24 PM

What do you guys think of Garcia? I know he was good at one time. Is he still injured? What would be the downside/upside to adding him to the Reds rotation?

AmarilloRed · 12-16-2007, 06:28 PM

I have heard he will continue to be injured until June. He would be a good starter if he was healthy.

Bip Roberts · 12-16-2007, 06:29 PM

The upside is he could be good the down side is he could be terrible and get hurt and be a total waste of money

BEETTLEBUG · 12-16-2007, 10:08 PM

I think Garcia would be OK or one year of Matt Morris for small deal.

roby · 12-16-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bip Roberts

The upside is he could be good the down side is he could be terrible and get hurt and be a total waste of money

Really?

Bip Roberts · 12-16-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roby

Really?

Yea believe it or not thats the Garcia story

roby · 12-18-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bip Roberts

Yea believe it or not thats the Garcia story

Is that you, George?

Mr.MojoRisin · 12-16-2007, 10:37 PM

I'd say he'd be a decent starter.

6-4-3 · 12-16-2007, 11:33 PM

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What do you guys think of Garcia? I know he was good at one time. Is he still injured? What would be the downside/upside to adding him to the Reds rotation?

Garcia would not be a good option for the Reds for many reasons.

#1 His health is a major concern. He wouldn't be ready out of the gate, and that's something the Reds can't afford. They need instant production, especially from the #3 spot in the rotation.

#2 Garcia has been an average pitcher in recent years...including with the Phillies last year, going 1-5 with a 5.90 era before suffering a season ending injury.

#3 Garcia (a pitcher who is on the downward slope) slows progression of the younger starters in the rotation, ie: Bailey, Biesle, etc. If the Reds don't go out and get a horse (Bedard, Blanton) then the #3 and #4 slots in the rotation are going to be given to the young guys to run with.

Orenda · 12-17-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 6-4-3

#3 Garcia (a pitcher who is on the downward slope) slows progression of the younger starters in the rotation, ie: Bailey, Biesle, etc. If the Reds don't go out and get a horse (Bedard, Blanton) then the #3 and #4 slots in the rotation are going to be given to the young guys to run with.

I don't know how that could be true. Right now the reds have 4 starters, Harang should be on the hill opening day, if they don't land Bedard then Arroyo will probably be the teams 2nd starter. I'd like to see Bailey start the year as the 5th starter, and I'd give Belisle the 4th spot because of his experience, and hope he can give you more consistency this season. Eithey way they still have a spot in the rotation open and whoever gets it will do nothing to slow down or speed up the progression of the younger guys.

Slyder · 12-17-2007, 02:02 PM

What about maybe a Guardado type offer? MLC then a team option on next year?

Handofdeath · 12-17-2007, 04:39 PM

His velocity has gone down over the last several seasons. Now he's had shoulder surgery. In addition, he has always been prone to the gopherball. I would stay far away from this guy.

12-16-2007, 10:37 PM	#8
Mr.MojoRisin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 117	Re: Freddie Garcia Info I'd say he'd be a decent starter.

12-17-2007, 02:02 PM	#11
Slyder Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,061	Re: Freddie Garcia Info What about maybe a Guardado type offer? MLC then a team option on next year?

12-17-2007, 04:39 PM	#12
Handofdeath Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,361	Re: Freddie Garcia Info His velocity has gone down over the last several seasons. Now he's had shoulder surgery. In addition, he has always been prone to the gopherball. I would stay far away from this guy.

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12-16-2007, 06:24 PM	#1
roby Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,154	Freddie Garcia Info What do you guys think of Garcia? I know he was good at one time. Is he still injured? What would be the downside/upside to adding him to the Reds rotation?

12-16-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
AmarilloRed Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 3,996	Re: Freddie Garcia Info I have heard he will continue to be injured until June. He would be a good starter if he was healthy.

12-16-2007, 06:29 PM	#3
Bip Roberts Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,189	Re: Freddie Garcia Info The upside is he could be good the down side is he could be terrible and get hurt and be a total waste of money

12-16-2007, 10:08 PM	#4
BEETTLEBUG Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WEST CARROLLTON OHIO Posts: 1,226	Re: Freddie Garcia Info I think Garcia would be OK or one year of Matt Morris for small deal.