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RedEye · 12-18-2008, 05:09 PM

Assuming the Reds need two OF for 2009, which ones do you acquire? Obviously, there are a lot of contingencies involved here (salary, trade availability, free agent signings, etc.) so feel free to explain your answer on the thread below.

WMR · 12-18-2008, 05:16 PM

Other: Dunn

others chosen: Baldelli, Burrell, Bradley

Edit: I DON'T READ GOOD. lol

In order of preference:
1) Dunn
2) Burrell
3) Bradley/Baldelli (tie)

hippie07 · 12-18-2008, 05:19 PM

I voted for Dye and Baldelli

- for some reason I'm in love w/ Baldelli/Dickerson platoon in CF - that would make for an excellent platoon, IMO.

- I chose Dye because I want that "sure thing" RBI guy in b/w Bruce & Votto... I think I'd also accept Bradley here, but not to a contract longer than 2 years..

Redhook · 12-18-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippie07

I voted for Dye and Baldelli

- for some reason I'm in love w/ Baldelli/Dickerson platoon in CF - that would make for an excellent platoon, IMO.

- I chose Dye because I want that "sure thing" RBI guy in b/w Bruce & Votto... I think I'd also accept Bradley here, but not to a contract longer than 2 years..

Great minds think alike. I was thinking the exact same thing.

RedEye · 12-18-2008, 05:20 PM

Baldelli bursts out to an early lead...

M2 · 12-18-2008, 05:21 PM

I picked Young and Hermida because I'm more interested in upside (and I have little to no confidence Baldelli is physically up to playing a full season). Obviously that would push Jay Bruce to CF. I'd be fine with just one of Young/Hermida and a CF too (David DeJesus remains a guy in whom I'd have interest).

TRF · 12-18-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2

I picked Young and Hermida because I'm more interested in upside (and I have little to no confidence Baldelli is physically up to playing a full season). Obviously that would push Jay Bruce to CF. I'd be fine with just one of Young/Hermida and a CF too (David DeJesus remains a guy in whom I'd have interest).

voted the same way without reading the thread first.

I'm locked in to other posters thought this week.

membengal · 12-18-2008, 05:31 PM

Went with Baldelli and Young. Roll the dice. But roll it toward youth with upside.

Benihana · 12-19-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by membengal

Went with Baldelli and Young. Roll the dice. But roll it toward youth with upside.

Likewise. For some strange reason I really like the idea of a Baldelli/Dickerson platoon in CF. Young gives you options, especially once Alonso is ready to take over at 1B.

edabbs44 · 12-18-2008, 05:43 PM

Burrell and Young...Burrell if they are trying to form a winning ballclub now, Young with the nod to upside and youth.

schroomytunes · 12-18-2008, 06:05 PM

I voted for Burrell and Tavares, I chose Burrell because he gives us that middle of the order power bat from the right side that we need and he fits in perfect between Bruce and Votto. I also chose Tavares because he could platoon with Dickerson in CF and he gives us the speed on the basepaths to generate runs, and he should be ready for a rebound year.

Raisor · 12-18-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schroomytunes

I also chose Tavares because he could platoon with Dickerson in CF and he gives us the speed on the basepaths to generate runs, and he should be ready for a rebound year.

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Originally Posted by Raisor

Runs Created
05 66.06 per 600 pa
06 66.66 per 600 pa
07 84.54 per 600 pa
08 63.24 per 600 PA

"One of these kids is doing his own thing..."

If it looked like this I might agree on the rebound thing:

05 86.06
06 86.66
07 84.54
08 63.24

But alas, tis not to be...

RedEye · 12-18-2008, 06:06 PM

Looks like Taveras is the Ron Paul of this primary.

*BaseClogger* · 12-19-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RedEye

Looks like Taveras is the Ron Paul of this primary.

AmarilloRed · 12-18-2008, 06:15 PM

I went with Baldelli and Burrell. Pat is the right-handed bat we need. As for Baldelli, I just think we need more insurance in CF, and I'm still against a platoon there.

View Poll Results: Build a Reds outfield for 2009
Milton Bradley	18	22.50%
Rocco Baldelli	43	53.75%
Pat Burrell	8	10.00%
Juan Rivera	11	13.75%
Willy Taveras	4	5.00%
Ty Wigginton	4	5.00%
Jeremy Hermida	26	32.50%
Delmon Young	23	28.75%
Jermaine Dye	14	17.50%
Other (please explain)	8	10.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

12-18-2008, 05:09 PM	#1
RedEye Ojo Rojo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moving to Atlanta in July Posts: 4,439	Choose two outfielders for the Reds Assuming the Reds need two OF for 2009, which ones do you acquire? Obviously, there are a lot of contingencies involved here (salary, trade availability, free agent signings, etc.) so feel free to explain your answer on the thread below. __________________ "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing milkbone underwear." - Norm (George Wendt), Cheers Last edited by RedEye; 12-18-2008 at 05:17 PM.

12-18-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
hippie07 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 515	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds I voted for Dye and Baldelli - for some reason I'm in love w/ Baldelli/Dickerson platoon in CF - that would make for an excellent platoon, IMO. - I chose Dye because I want that "sure thing" RBI guy in b/w Bruce & Votto... I think I'd also accept Bradley here, but not to a contract longer than 2 years..

12-18-2008, 05:20 PM	#5
RedEye Ojo Rojo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moving to Atlanta in July Posts: 4,439	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds Baldelli bursts out to an early lead... __________________ "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing milkbone underwear." - Norm (George Wendt), Cheers

12-18-2008, 05:21 PM	#6
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds I picked Young and Hermida because I'm more interested in upside (and I have little to no confidence Baldelli is physically up to playing a full season). Obviously that would push Jay Bruce to CF. I'd be fine with just one of Young/Hermida and a CF too (David DeJesus remains a guy in whom I'd have interest). __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

12-18-2008, 05:31 PM	#8
membengal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 8,383	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds Went with Baldelli and Young. Roll the dice. But roll it toward youth with upside.

12-18-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,826	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds Burrell and Young...Burrell if they are trying to form a winning ballclub now, Young with the nod to upside and youth.

12-18-2008, 06:05 PM	#11
schroomytunes Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wilmington n.c. Posts: 928	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds I voted for Burrell and Tavares, I chose Burrell because he gives us that middle of the order power bat from the right side that we need and he fits in perfect between Bruce and Votto. I also chose Tavares because he could platoon with Dickerson in CF and he gives us the speed on the basepaths to generate runs, and he should be ready for a rebound year.

12-18-2008, 06:06 PM	#13
RedEye Ojo Rojo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moving to Atlanta in July Posts: 4,439	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds Looks like Taveras is the Ron Paul of this primary. __________________ "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing milkbone underwear." - Norm (George Wendt), Cheers

12-18-2008, 06:15 PM	#15
AmarilloRed Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 3,997	Re: Choose two outfielders for the Reds I went with Baldelli and Burrell. Pat is the right-handed bat we need. As for Baldelli, I just think we need more insurance in CF, and I'm still against a platoon there.

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