Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

WMR · 10-03-2006, 03:02 PM

I'm going to say that he will NOT.

Interested to hear others thoughts, but I truly believe Krivsky will not allow Griffey to be the CF'er in 07.

If he does, he will have lost almost all credibility in my eyes.

How hollow will his proclamations of the importance of defense ring if his CF'er has the worst zone rating of any CF'er in the major leagues?

BuckeyeRedleg · 10-03-2006, 03:05 PM

Denorfia should already be penciled in, but like I said in the other thread, I don't think they have the nerve to upset Jr.

If he's healthy, Jr is your opening day CF. I vote "yes".

Super.

BRM · 10-03-2006, 03:05 PM

I voted no although I won't be surprised if he does. I really don't see how Krivsky can allow him to play CF while preaching how important defense is.

redsfan30 · 10-03-2006, 03:05 PM

Unless they find another option out of the system, yes he will.

BRM · 10-03-2006, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsfan30

Unless they find another option out of the system, yes he will.

Well, there are better options in-house but I tend to agree with you. It will likely take a "name" player from outside the Reds system to force the change.

Strikes Out Looking · 10-03-2006, 03:43 PM

Will and should are not the same thing.

KronoRed · 10-03-2006, 03:45 PM

No doubt in my mind he will.

Ltlabner · 10-03-2006, 04:27 PM

This is 100% pure tea leaf reading.

But I think the recient spate of articles where Jr proclaims that he will be in CF may backfire on him. Narron would prob bend to Jr's demands, but no so sure about Krivsky.

But I think the person Jr should be warry of upsetting is BC. I have absoutley nothing to base this on other than a gut fealing, but he doesn't strike me as the type of person who likes issues played out in the press. And with a player of Jr's caliber, BC would get involved in a heartbeat, IMO.

Like I said, it's total shot in the dark, but if Jr overplays his hand it might hurt his case more than help.

Hap · 10-03-2006, 04:41 PM

He will be in center.

And Jim Bowden will be chuckling somewhere.

BRM · 10-03-2006, 04:43 PM

Could the Reds live with Junior in CF if Freel and Deno are playing the corners? Would all the range in RF and LF help offset the severe lack of it in CF? Just curious.

edabbs44 · 10-03-2006, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRM

Well, there are better options in-house but I tend to agree with you. It will likely take a "name" player from outside the Reds system to force the change.

And that's a big problem. When the passengers start driving the bus, they are going to miss a few stops.

reds44 · 10-03-2006, 05:44 PM

I hope not.

I have a sinking feeling that he will though.

RedsManRick · 10-03-2006, 07:06 PM

I voted yes, begrudingly. I really hope not, but I just don't have faith that they'll force the move.

Highlifeman21 · 10-03-2006, 09:49 PM

If I could have just 1 birthday wish, or christmas wish, or something along those lines.... please please please no Junior in CF in 2007.

Maybe the tooth fairy could hook us up.

WMR · 01-10-2007, 09:55 PM

Anyone feel like changing their vote?

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10-03-2006, 03:05 PM	#2
BuckeyeRedleg Will post for food Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 5,127	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? Denorfia should already be penciled in, but like I said in the other thread, I don't think they have the nerve to upset Jr. If he's healthy, Jr is your opening day CF. I vote "yes". Super.

10-03-2006, 03:05 PM	#3
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? I voted no although I won't be surprised if he does. I really don't see how Krivsky can allow him to play CF while preaching how important defense is.

10-03-2006, 03:05 PM	#4
redsfan30 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,546	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? Unless they find another option out of the system, yes he will. __________________ "Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill

10-03-2006, 03:43 PM	#6
Strikes Out Looking Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,273	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? Will and should are not the same thing. __________________ The Future Is Now!

10-03-2006, 03:45 PM	#7
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,349	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? No doubt in my mind he will. __________________ Go Gators!

10-03-2006, 04:27 PM	#8
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? This is 100% pure tea leaf reading. But I think the recient spate of articles where Jr proclaims that he will be in CF may backfire on him. Narron would prob bend to Jr's demands, but no so sure about Krivsky. But I think the person Jr should be warry of upsetting is BC. I have absoutley nothing to base this on other than a gut fealing, but he doesn't strike me as the type of person who likes issues played out in the press. And with a player of Jr's caliber, BC would get involved in a heartbeat, IMO. Like I said, it's total shot in the dark, but if Jr overplays his hand it might hurt his case more than help. __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate

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10-03-2006, 04:43 PM	#10
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? Could the Reds live with Junior in CF if Freel and Deno are playing the corners? Would all the range in RF and LF help offset the severe lack of it in CF? Just curious.

10-03-2006, 05:44 PM	#12
reds44 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,794	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? I hope not. I have a sinking feeling that he will though.

10-03-2006, 07:06 PM	#13
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,988	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? I voted yes, begrudingly. I really hope not, but I just don't have faith that they'll force the move. __________________ 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.

10-03-2006, 09:49 PM	#14
Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Will Griffey start 2007 in Centerfield? If I could have just 1 birthday wish, or christmas wish, or something along those lines.... please please please no Junior in CF in 2007. Maybe the tooth fairy could hook us up.

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