Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

WMR · 03-25-2008, 05:47 PM

These don't necessarily have to be positive (what fun would that be???).

What is/are your BOLD prediction(s) for the Cincinnati Reds franchise for the 2008 campaign? (Can deal with players, management, broadcast, WHATEVER)

WMR · 03-25-2008, 05:50 PM

I'll say...

Aaron Harang finally reaches the plateau of 20 game winner with the addition of Cordero to the Pen.

HumnHilghtFreel · 03-25-2008, 05:53 PM

The rotation will have four 10 game winners.

Adam Dunn will reach 50 homeruns.

Matt700wlw · 03-25-2008, 05:55 PM

There will be 162 regular season games scheduled

fearofpopvol1 · 03-25-2008, 05:55 PM

Brandon Phillips hits 30/30 (again).

TRF · 03-25-2008, 05:57 PM

The Reds BEST offensive player by years end will be Edwin Encarnacion.

The Reds will have three of the top 5 candidates for ROY, but will not have the ROY winner.

Harang will lead the league in K's. Cueto and Volquez will be in the top 15 in K's.

Jr. plays in 140 games, and finishes the season 23 HR's behind Mays.

The Reds win the NL Central outright.

reds44 · 03-25-2008, 05:59 PM

Johnny Cueto wins ROY.
The Reds have three pitchers in the all-star game.

OnBaseMachine · 03-25-2008, 06:02 PM

Adam Dunn will hit a career high 48 homeruns and receive a new three year contract with an option for a fourth year.

Edinson Volquez will join Aaron Harang in the 200 strikeout department and become the first Reds duo in franchise history to strikeout 200+ batters in the same season.

Johnny Cueto will win the NL Rookie of the Year after posting an ERA under 3.50 and K/9 around 8.0 in 170 innings.

Jay Bruce and Joey Votto will combine to hit 40 homeruns in their rookie seasons.

rotnoid · 03-25-2008, 06:10 PM

Mike Stanton will blow more games than he should be allowed before finally being let go sometime in mid to late May.

Adam Dunn will hit in the .270s with another 40 HR, 100 RBI, 100 R season, and that still won't be enough for some.

That season gets him 4 years guaranteed, but the Reds overpay at 4/72 plus a mutual option.

The Reds fall just short of the playoffs, but are in it to the last weekend.

Falls City Beer · 03-25-2008, 06:16 PM

Patterson OBs .360. He chalks it up to Dusty's faith in him.

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Highlifeman21 · 03-25-2008, 06:22 PM

Brandon Phillips will join the 40/40 club. No, not that 40/40. The 40 DP and 40 BB club.

Adam Dunn will strikeout less than 150 times while playing in at least 150 games.

Ken Griffey, Jr will be traded before the trade deadline.

Brandon Phillips will win the NL GG @ 2B.

Corey Patterson will OBP North of .350, and OPS in the neighborhood of .800.

WMR · 03-25-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falls City Beer

Patterson OBs .360. He chalks it up to Dusty's faith in him.

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You just made me LOL.

WMR · 03-25-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRF

The Reds BEST offensive player by years end will be Edwin Encarnacion.

My oh my how I wish Dusty would bat EE clean-up with KGJ providing protection behind him.

puca · 03-25-2008, 07:59 PM

Josh Fogg becomes the new poster boy for Reds starting pitcher futility as he struggles to keep his ERA under 6.50 through May. Some of the most ardent anti-Belisle posters call for Josh to be replaced by Matt.

Corey Patterson manages to get 400 Abs in the leadoff spot despite sporting an OBP lower than .300.

Jay Bruce wins the IL MVP award.

I am completely about the first three predictions and the Reds make the playoffs.

Kent Mercker gets into a fistfight with the Cowboy after Brantley calls the entire bullpen a 'bunch of wussies that are afraid to throw strikes’.

The term 'stat geek' is ruled to be derogatory and its use on Redszone becomes a banish-able offense.

Ltlabner · 03-25-2008, 08:13 PM

The RZ game threads will be chock full of hyperbole and rash statements.

While the chat-room will remain where the cool kids go to hang out (and play cyber "pull my finger")

03-25-2008, 05:53 PM	#3
HumnHilghtFreel Manliness Personified Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,690	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... The rotation will have four 10 game winners. Adam Dunn will reach 50 homeruns.

03-25-2008, 05:55 PM	#4
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,131	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... There will be 162 regular season games scheduled __________________ An excited shade of Red

03-25-2008, 05:55 PM	#5
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,634	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... Brandon Phillips hits 30/30 (again).

03-25-2008, 05:57 PM	#6
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,680	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... The Reds BEST offensive player by years end will be Edwin Encarnacion. The Reds will have three of the top 5 candidates for ROY, but will not have the ROY winner. Harang will lead the league in K's. Cueto and Volquez will be in the top 15 in K's. Jr. plays in 140 games, and finishes the season 23 HR's behind Mays. The Reds win the NL Central outright. __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

03-25-2008, 06:02 PM	#8
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,662	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... Adam Dunn will hit a career high 48 homeruns and receive a new three year contract with an option for a fourth year. Edinson Volquez will join Aaron Harang in the 200 strikeout department and become the first Reds duo in franchise history to strikeout 200+ batters in the same season. Johnny Cueto will win the NL Rookie of the Year after posting an ERA under 3.50 and K/9 around 8.0 in 170 innings. Jay Bruce and Joey Votto will combine to hit 40 homeruns in their rookie seasons.

03-25-2008, 06:10 PM	#9
rotnoid So long old friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 1,264	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... Mike Stanton will blow more games than he should be allowed before finally being let go sometime in mid to late May. Adam Dunn will hit in the .270s with another 40 HR, 100 RBI, 100 R season, and that still won't be enough for some. That season gets him 4 years guaranteed, but the Reds overpay at 4/72 plus a mutual option. The Reds fall just short of the playoffs, but are in it to the last weekend. __________________ I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs and 4,000 hits." -Pete Rose

03-25-2008, 06:16 PM	#10
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... Patterson OBs .360. He chalks it up to Dusty's faith in him. :

03-25-2008, 06:22 PM	#11
Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... Brandon Phillips will join the 40/40 club. No, not that 40/40. The 40 DP and 40 BB club. Adam Dunn will strikeout less than 150 times while playing in at least 150 games. Ken Griffey, Jr will be traded before the trade deadline. Brandon Phillips will win the NL GG @ 2B. Corey Patterson will OBP North of .350, and OPS in the neighborhood of .800.

03-25-2008, 07:59 PM	#14
puca Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pook's Hill Posts: 1,473	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... Josh Fogg becomes the new poster boy for Reds starting pitcher futility as he struggles to keep his ERA under 6.50 through May. Some of the most ardent anti-Belisle posters call for Josh to be replaced by Matt. Corey Patterson manages to get 400 Abs in the leadoff spot despite sporting an OBP lower than .300. Jay Bruce wins the IL MVP award. I am completely about the first three predictions and the Reds make the playoffs. Kent Mercker gets into a fistfight with the Cowboy after Brantley calls the entire bullpen a 'bunch of wussies that are afraid to throw strikes’. The term 'stat geek' is ruled to be derogatory and its use on Redszone becomes a banish-able offense.

03-25-2008, 08:13 PM	#15
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Your BOLD prediction(s) for the Reds in '08... The RZ game threads will be chock full of hyperbole and rash statements. While the chat-room will remain where the cool kids go to hang out (and play cyber "pull my finger") __________________ 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 Last edited by Ltlabner; 03-25-2008 at 08:21 PM.

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