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WMR · 02-05-2008, 10:32 PM

1) Choosing the right players for the 25 man roster is perhaps my biggest right now
2) Bullpen

Really, however, the majority of my concerns ultimately revert to my #1 concern.

*BaseClogger* · 02-05-2008, 10:36 PM

My biggest concern will be Dusty Baker and the effect he will have on picking the roster after spring training, the playing time of young players, and the health of the young arms...

George Anderson · 02-06-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

My biggest concern will be Dusty Baker and the effect he will have on picking the roster after spring training, the playing time of young players, and the health of the young arms...

Ditto

Plus management being hesitant to pull the trigger on Dusty and his big guaranteed contract should he do stupid things like this.

RFS62 · 02-05-2008, 10:41 PM

My biggest concern is that Bailey will be allowed to develop without being rushed.

fearofpopvol1 · 02-05-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RFS62

My biggest concern is that Bailey will be allowed to develop without being rushed.

I'd take this a step further and include Cueto.

Highlifeman21 · 02-05-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RFS62

My biggest concern is that Bailey will be allowed to develop without being rushed.

I think that ship sailed last year.

I can't imagine it returned or will return to port for a do over.

RedsManRick · 02-05-2008, 11:00 PM

1. Too much playing time given to guys with little hope of contributing in 2008 and no hope of doing so in 2009 and beyond.
2. Misuse of young pitching leading to ineffective pitching in the majors and increased likelihood for injury.

RedLegSuperStar · 02-05-2008, 11:04 PM

Rotation

Is Harang and Arroyo enough to carry this rotation along with the likes of Belisle, Bailey, Volquez, Affeldt, Cueto, and Maloney. I'm just not sure 3-5 are strong enough to not put pressure on the bullpen.

Bench

If Bruce is our CF'er then our bench has Freel, Hopper, Keppinger, Valentin, and Hatteberg. I'd like to see a Kevin Mench added and a Ryan Freel subtracted.

red-in-la · 02-05-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLegSuperStar

Rotation

Is Harang and Arroyo enough to carry this rotation along with the likes of Belisle, Bailey, Volquez, Affeldt, Cueto, and Maloney. I'm just not sure 3-5 are strong enough to not put pressure on the bullpen.

Bench

If Bruce is our CF'er then our bench has Freel, Hopper, Keppinger, Valentin, and Hatteberg. I'd like to see a Kevin Mench added and a Ryan Freel subtracted.

Ditto

Tom Servo · 02-05-2008, 11:14 PM

Pitching

I'm worried we don't have enough of it.

GADawg · 02-05-2008, 11:26 PM

Belisle, Bailey, Volquez, Cueto, Affeldt, etc..etc..

actually I'm thinking that if "we" can get through the season with as few as 8 or 9 different guys making starts that "we" are going to have a great season.

I'm too lazy to research it but what IS the lowest number of starters that the Reds have employed over say the last dozen seasons?

Chip R · 02-06-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

Pitching

I'm worried we don't have enough of it.

No one ever does.

I have to say I'm worried most about the starting rotation. Especially if Harang and/or Arroyo miss significant time with injuries.

Reds Fanatic · 02-05-2008, 11:35 PM

1. The bullpen is my number one concern. I like Cordero as the closer but from middle relief on this bullpen is still shaky up to the closer.

2. The 2nd concern is how Dusty handles the pitching staff. From our younger pitchers to even the more veteran starters if he abuses starters like he did in Chicago that is my biggest concern with the manager.

Topcat · 02-05-2008, 11:42 PM

Castro actually being on the roster.

dfs · 02-06-2008, 12:03 AM

Can Dusty Baker run a bullpen?

That's the big one to me.

They've got enough candidates to assemble a rotation. If somebody stumbles, there are options all over the field. I honestly don't think it will be the end of the world if Jay Bruce gets 100 at bats in aaa or if Homer spends all year in the major league rotation. I don't think those are the right moves, but there you go.

Can Dusty assemble a bullpen?

02-05-2008, 10:36 PM	#2
BaseClogger WOOOOO!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 6,103	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season My biggest concern will be Dusty Baker and the effect he will have on picking the roster after spring training, the playing time of young players, and the health of the young arms... __________________ "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me."

02-05-2008, 10:41 PM	#4
RFS62 Hey Cubs Fans Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 16,572	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season My biggest concern is that Bailey will be allowed to develop without being rushed. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

02-05-2008, 11:00 PM	#7
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,988	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season 1. Too much playing time given to guys with little hope of contributing in 2008 and no hope of doing so in 2009 and beyond. 2. Misuse of young pitching leading to ineffective pitching in the majors and increased likelihood for injury. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

02-05-2008, 11:04 PM	#8
RedLegSuperStar Greatness In The Making Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,078	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season Rotation Is Harang and Arroyo enough to carry this rotation along with the likes of Belisle, Bailey, Volquez, Affeldt, Cueto, and Maloney. I'm just not sure 3-5 are strong enough to not put pressure on the bullpen. Bench If Bruce is our CF'er then our bench has Freel, Hopper, Keppinger, Valentin, and Hatteberg. I'd like to see a Kevin Mench added and a Ryan Freel subtracted. __________________ "I could watch video of Griffey swinging all day. It's like baseball porn." - C. Trent Rosecrans 2008 Reds Record When I Attend: 9W - 5L 2009 Reds Record When I Attend: 1W - 2L 2010 Reds Record When I Attend: 1W - 0L 2011 Reds Record When I Attend: 0W - 1L

02-05-2008, 11:14 PM	#10
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,608	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season Pitching I'm worried we don't have enough of it. __________________ "Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

02-05-2008, 11:26 PM	#11
GADawg Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,072	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season Belisle, Bailey, Volquez, Cueto, Affeldt, etc..etc.. actually I'm thinking that if "we" can get through the season with as few as 8 or 9 different guys making starts that "we" are going to have a great season. I'm too lazy to research it but what IS the lowest number of starters that the Reds have employed over say the last dozen seasons?

02-05-2008, 11:35 PM	#13
Reds Fanatic Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Piqua, OH Posts: 16,441	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season 1. The bullpen is my number one concern. I like Cordero as the closer but from middle relief on this bullpen is still shaky up to the closer. 2. The 2nd concern is how Dusty handles the pitching staff. From our younger pitchers to even the more veteran starters if he abuses starters like he did in Chicago that is my biggest concern with the manager.

02-05-2008, 11:42 PM	#14
Topcat Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,929	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season Castro actually being on the roster. __________________ 2006 Redzone mock Draftee's- 1(st) Daniel Bard(redsox), 1(st sup)( Jordan Walden (Angels), 2(nd) rd.- Zach Britton(Orioles), 3(rd) Blair Erickson(Cardinals), 3(rd) Tim Norton( Yankees),(cuz its a Tim Hortons thing Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever.

02-06-2008, 12:03 AM	#15
dfs Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,437	Re: List your biggest concerns, in descending order, heading into the season Can Dusty Baker run a bullpen? That's the big one to me. They've got enough candidates to assemble a rotation. If somebody stumbles, there are options all over the field. I honestly don't think it will be the end of the world if Jay Bruce gets 100 at bats in aaa or if Homer spends all year in the major league rotation. I don't think those are the right moves, but there you go. Can Dusty assemble a bullpen? __________________ "Even a bad day at the ballpark beats the snot out of most other good days. I'll take my scorecard and pencil and beer and hot dog and rage at the dips and cheer at the highs, but I'm not ever going to stop loving this game and this team and nobody will ever take that away from me." Roy Tucker October 2010

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