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Ghosts of 1990 · 02-04-2010, 09:47 AM

Okay, I'm going to use this topic for tonight's radio show.

Now is your chance to sound off.

The question is: Which ONE Reds player is the 2010's season success depending on the most, and why?

Looking forward to seeing everyone's answers.

texasdave · 02-04-2010, 10:00 AM

Jay Bruce or Aaron Harang.

A scintillating Jay Bruce envigorates the offense.

I think the starting rotation is teetering. A healthy and effective Aaron Harang puts it in the above average category.

But since we have to limit it to one player. Jay Bruce. If he plays up to his capabilities I think 85 wins is not out of the question.

fugowitribe · 02-04-2010, 10:17 AM

I think it has to be the LF platoon. If someone can have a breakout year in LF, then this team is a solid Starting Lineup and can get things moving toward a run at the playoffs. If we can't find a LF out of what we have, then it is either wait till next year for a run, or spend more money on a Free Agent LF mid season. Either way, if a LF doesn't seperate himself from the rest of the pack, this will be a black eye on the franchise for many years to come from a talent standpoint, or a money standpoint.

Griffey012 · 02-04-2010, 10:22 AM

I am going to go with Homer Bailey. If he pitches great like he did at the end up last season we have another strong weapon in our rotation and we can deal with Harang having a 4.75 e.r.a and basically being our 4th starter. If Bailey struggles like we have seen him do also, we have 2 holes to fill in our rotation, and things could get messy.

HalMorrisRules · 02-04-2010, 10:26 AM

Drew Stubbs. Not to put pressure on the young man but it is imperative that he have success at the lead-off position for this team. Basically be everything that Taveras wasn't last year.

yab1112 · 02-04-2010, 10:44 AM

Tough question. I agree with dave that it's Harang or Bruce. I think it's gotta be Harang though. If he can return to that consistent solidness, he's the anchor of the rotation. If he's on his game, I feel like the rest of the rotation falls into place.

roby · 02-04-2010, 11:08 AM

Jay Bruce can make or break the offense. He has all the potential in the world. Hopefully this year is the year that he breaks out and starts hammering like the superstar he has been predicted to be! What a great complement to Joey Votto.

Mr Larkin · 02-04-2010, 11:09 AM

I'd go with Harang. If he is solid, then I think we have a good rotation. If he continues to struggle, then this season of promise could implode quickly. I think he still has something in the tank and he seems like he wants to get back on the top of his game, so I think he has what it takes to return to the Cy Young finalist of three years ago.

5ToolPlaya · 02-04-2010, 11:10 AM

Harang.

krm1580 · 02-04-2010, 11:38 AM

The Reds pitching last year was average to slightly above the NL league average without anyone on the starting rotation having a fantastic season to skew the results. On the flip side hitting was abysmal by nearly every measure.

To me that indicates the most likely source for improvement by the Reds would be an improved offense which would make the most pivotal player the one with the with greatest potential for improvement - Jay Bruce.

BigPoppa · 02-04-2010, 11:39 AM

Jay Bruce....if he can trim the strikeouts and find some consistency, the Reds 3-6 in the order could be very effective.

mattfeet · 02-04-2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPoppa

Jay Bruce....if he can trim the strikeouts and find some consistency, the Reds 3-6 in the order could be very effective.

Agreed. Same answer from me.

-Matt

ian_madden · 02-04-2010, 11:52 AM

Scott Rolen. If he can play everyday, light a fire in the bellies of the young players, and be the leader he was brought in to be, we could be very good.

Ghosts of 1990 · 02-04-2010, 11:53 AM

GREAT discussion so far. I'm going to use some of these better takes for tonight's show.

here's my thoughts on it. Hard to pick one single player. For me it was either Homer Bailey or Jay Bruce.
http://www.diamondhoggers.com/2010/0...nnati-red.html

Alpha Zero · 02-04-2010, 12:35 PM

It has to be Jay Bruce. At this point, we know what we're getting from Rolen, Phillips, Cabrera, and Votto. Bruce still has the most room to grow as an offensive player. If he posts an OPS near .900, this will be a formidable team.

Drew Stubbs and Homer Bailey are obviously the next most important pieces to the puzzle. Stubbs needs to post an OBP in excess of .340, and Bailey needs to cement his position as a mainstay in the Reds' rotation.

Luckily, these milestones seem imminently doable for each of these talented guys. We don't have to pray and wait for a miracle in 2010.

02-04-2010, 09:47 AM	#1
Ghosts of 1990 The Future is Now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,883	Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Okay, I'm going to use this topic for tonight's radio show. Now is your chance to sound off. The question is: Which ONE Reds player is the 2010's season success depending on the most, and why? Looking forward to seeing everyone's answers. __________________ 2009 Attendance Record: 3-5 2010 Attendance Record: 2-9 2011 Attendance Record: 3-4 2012 Attendance Record: 3-4 2013 Attendance Record: 1-1

02-04-2010, 10:00 AM	#2
texasdave Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,530	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Jay Bruce or Aaron Harang. A scintillating Jay Bruce envigorates the offense. I think the starting rotation is teetering. A healthy and effective Aaron Harang puts it in the above average category. But since we have to limit it to one player. Jay Bruce. If he plays up to his capabilities I think 85 wins is not out of the question.

02-04-2010, 10:17 AM	#3
fugowitribe I Hate Cleveland Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cambridge, Ohio Posts: 195	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? I think it has to be the LF platoon. If someone can have a breakout year in LF, then this team is a solid Starting Lineup and can get things moving toward a run at the playoffs. If we can't find a LF out of what we have, then it is either wait till next year for a run, or spend more money on a Free Agent LF mid season. Either way, if a LF doesn't seperate himself from the rest of the pack, this will be a black eye on the franchise for many years to come from a talent standpoint, or a money standpoint. __________________ WE DON'T, WE DON'T, WE DON'T MESS AROUND HEY!

02-04-2010, 10:22 AM	#4
Griffey012 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,013	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? I am going to go with Homer Bailey. If he pitches great like he did at the end up last season we have another strong weapon in our rotation and we can deal with Harang having a 4.75 e.r.a and basically being our 4th starter. If Bailey struggles like we have seen him do also, we have 2 holes to fill in our rotation, and things could get messy.

02-04-2010, 10:26 AM	#5
HalMorrisRules He sure could hit Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dayton Posts: 701	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Drew Stubbs. Not to put pressure on the young man but it is imperative that he have success at the lead-off position for this team. Basically be everything that Taveras wasn't last year.

02-04-2010, 10:44 AM	#6
yab1112 Test for fancy coffee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 402	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Tough question. I agree with dave that it's Harang or Bruce. I think it's gotta be Harang though. If he can return to that consistent solidness, he's the anchor of the rotation. If he's on his game, I feel like the rest of the rotation falls into place. __________________ My name is Cheesy Beef Burrito

02-04-2010, 11:08 AM	#7
roby Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,154	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Jay Bruce can make or break the offense. He has all the potential in the world. Hopefully this year is the year that he breaks out and starts hammering like the superstar he has been predicted to be! What a great complement to Joey Votto.

02-04-2010, 11:09 AM	#8
Mr Larkin Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 243	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? I'd go with Harang. If he is solid, then I think we have a good rotation. If he continues to struggle, then this season of promise could implode quickly. I think he still has something in the tank and he seems like he wants to get back on the top of his game, so I think he has what it takes to return to the Cy Young finalist of three years ago.

02-04-2010, 11:10 AM	#9
5ToolPlaya Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Harang.

02-04-2010, 11:38 AM	#10
krm1580 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 460	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? The Reds pitching last year was average to slightly above the NL league average without anyone on the starting rotation having a fantastic season to skew the results. On the flip side hitting was abysmal by nearly every measure. To me that indicates the most likely source for improvement by the Reds would be an improved offense which would make the most pivotal player the one with the with greatest potential for improvement - Jay Bruce.

02-04-2010, 11:39 AM	#11
BigPoppa Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Posts: 445	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Jay Bruce....if he can trim the strikeouts and find some consistency, the Reds 3-6 in the order could be very effective. __________________ *"...kicks and deals, and it's right down Broadway"* 2009 Attendance Record 1-2 2010 Attendance Record 3-1 2011 Attendance Record 2-0 2012 Attendance Record 6-2

02-04-2010, 11:52 AM	#13
ian_madden Reds Fan 4 life!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Covington, Ky Posts: 337	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? Scott Rolen. If he can play everyday, light a fire in the bellies of the young players, and be the leader he was brought in to be, we could be very good.

02-04-2010, 11:53 AM	#14
Ghosts of 1990 The Future is Now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,883	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? GREAT discussion so far. I'm going to use some of these better takes for tonight's show. here's my thoughts on it. Hard to pick one single player. For me it was either Homer Bailey or Jay Bruce. http://www.diamondhoggers.com/2010/0...nnati-red.html __________________ 2009 Attendance Record: 3-5 2010 Attendance Record: 2-9 2011 Attendance Record: 3-4 2012 Attendance Record: 3-4 2013 Attendance Record: 1-1

02-04-2010, 12:35 PM	#15
Alpha Zero Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 218	Re: Who is the ONE player the 2010 season is most depending on? It has to be Jay Bruce. At this point, we know what we're getting from Rolen, Phillips, Cabrera, and Votto. Bruce still has the most room to grow as an offensive player. If he posts an OPS near .900, this will be a formidable team. Drew Stubbs and Homer Bailey are obviously the next most important pieces to the puzzle. Stubbs needs to post an OBP in excess of .340, and Bailey needs to cement his position as a mainstay in the Reds' rotation. Luckily, these milestones seem imminently doable for each of these talented guys. We don't have to pray and wait for a miracle in 2010.

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