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Matt700wlw · 01-12-2013, 06:53 PM

Team player.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/201...o-play-center/

RedsManRick · 01-12-2013, 06:56 PM

I sure hope they take him up on the offer. And I hope he comes in lighter this year in any event. He doesn't need to get stronger; he should focus on staying lean and healthy. Range matters in RF too.

edabbs44 · 01-12-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsManRick

I sure hope they take him up on the offer. And I hope he comes in lighter this year in any event. He doesn't need to get stronger; he should focus on staying lean and healthy. Range matters in RF too.

Agree in the weight thing, but I guess I just hope they do what's best for the team. I don't know if Bruce/Choo across or vice versa is better.

But I like the gesture by Jay. Makes total sense and shows his head is in the right place.

Vottomatic · 01-12-2013, 07:47 PM

He will be the CFer. The only thing that prevents it is Dusty's hardheadedness.

Redhook · 01-12-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vottomatic

He will be the CFer. The only thing that prevents it is Dusty's hardheadedness.

Your quote made me laugh at loud. He should be the cf, obviously, but we all know someone wont allow common sense to happen. I highly doubt he'll be the cf.

Steve4192 · 01-12-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vottomatic

He will be the CFer. The only thing that prevents it is Dusty's hardheadedness.

I don't see what makes people think Bruce will be a big improvement over Choo. I think both guys project to be adequate CF in small parks (like the GABP) and well below average in big parks. If, as I suspect, there isn't much difference between them, I'd rather leave Bruce in RF and let the one-year rental deal with the headaches of playing out of position.

mth123 · 01-13-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve4192

I don't see what makes people think Bruce will be a big improvement over Choo. I think both guys project to be adequate CF in small parks (like the GABP) and well below average in big parks. If, as I suspect, there isn't much difference between them, I'd rather leave Bruce in RF and let the one-year rental deal with the headaches of playing out of position.

RANDY IN INDY · 01-13-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve4192

I don't see what makes people think Bruce will be a big improvement over Choo. I think both guys project to be adequate CF in small parks (like the GABP) and well below average in big parks. If, as I suspect, there isn't much difference between them, I'd rather leave Bruce in RF and let the one-year rental deal with the headaches of playing out of position.

My thoughts exactly.

MartyFan · 01-14-2013, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve4192

I don't see what makes people think Bruce will be a big improvement over Choo. I think both guys project to be adequate CF in small parks (like the GABP) and well below average in big parks. If, as I suspect, there isn't much difference between them, I'd rather leave Bruce in RF and let the one-year rental deal with the headaches of playing out of position.

This! Yes...I agree, they have kept Bruce in RF pretty much since he came up (except when Junior was here) there is no need to rock the boat when the CF of the future is in AAA and they signed a one year rental player to fill the gap...wish they would have done this a year ago.

mattfeet · 01-12-2013, 09:45 PM

I love Jay Bruce.

Nasty_Boy · 01-13-2013, 01:42 AM

I thought Jay came in lean and athletic last season. Being trim, along with a nice mix of strength is great. I think Jay is a great athlete and can handle whatever is thrown at him... I love some Jay Bruce regardless! Hopefully the Reds make the right decision on Jay and Choo in CF.

jojo · 01-13-2013, 06:50 AM

Does this mean Bruce leads off?

mattfeet · 01-13-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jojo

Does this mean Bruce leads off?

Vottomatic · 01-13-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jojo

Does this mean Bruce leads off?

Yeah. According to history with Dusty's lineups...

CF Bruce
SS Cozart
1B Votto
LF Ludwick
RF Choo
.....meh.......you get the drift......

RedEye · 01-13-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jojo

Does this mean Bruce leads off?

Well, he'd still be better than most anyone who hit there last season. So there's that.

01-12-2013, 06:53 PM	#1
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01-12-2013, 06:56 PM	#2
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: Jay Bruce willing to play CF I sure hope they take him up on the offer. And I hope he comes in lighter this year in any event. He doesn't need to get stronger; he should focus on staying lean and healthy. Range matters in RF too. __________________ 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.

01-12-2013, 07:47 PM	#4
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,820	Re: Jay Bruce willing to play CF He will be the CFer. The only thing that prevents it is Dusty's hardheadedness. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

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mattfeet Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,378	Re: Jay Bruce willing to play CF I love Jay Bruce.

01-13-2013, 01:42 AM	#11
Nasty_Boy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1st Place... Finally Posts: 1,126	Re: Jay Bruce willing to play CF I thought Jay came in lean and athletic last season. Being trim, along with a nice mix of strength is great. I think Jay is a great athlete and can handle whatever is thrown at him... I love some Jay Bruce regardless! Hopefully the Reds make the right decision on Jay and Choo in CF. __________________ I know a lot of people are talking about his on-base percentage (.308 in 2008), but I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage. - Our Beloved Manager

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jojo Five Tool Fool Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16,569	Re: Jay Bruce willing to play CF Does this mean Bruce leads off? __________________ "This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner

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