Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

mbgrayson · 12-01-2012, 01:42 AM

I was just reading through my new issue of Baseball America (December 11, 2012), and I see that the Reds have been named the 'Organization of the Year' for 2012 by Baseball America Magazine. I can't find a link yet, and I will post it when I find it.

The main thrust of the article is how many of their starters the Reds have drafted and developed themselves. A nice read.

gilpdawg · 12-01-2012, 01:58 AM

And Redszone named them "Worst Organization Ever."

Tom Servo · 12-01-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gilpdawg

And Redszone named them "Worst Organization Ever."

They should be more like the Marlins and Pirates.

lollipopcurve · 12-01-2012, 07:33 AM

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The main thrust of the article is how many of their starters the Reds have drafted and developed themselves.

I've been waiting for the mainstream baseball media (meaning the outlets that cover the bogs, not BA itself) to acknowledge this. You'd think that when a small/mid market team wins 97 games and goes to the playoffs the "experts" would pick up on it. But there seems to be a blind spot in the media when it comes to seeing what has made the Reds team they are.

edabbs44 · 12-01-2012, 09:15 AM

Great FO performance for the past few years. Couldn't be happier.

M2 · 12-01-2012, 09:57 AM

The Reds are doing a lot of things right these days. What's really impressive is how quickly the system restocked after the Latos trade. It's been three decades since the Reds could boast a farm system that was this prolific.

traderumor · 12-01-2012, 10:12 AM

Ironic considering just last winter, before the Latos trade, there was the ongoing joke in various forms of WJ being asleep at the switch, that Dusty is an ignoramous, and hiring Bavasi would be the end of the free world. And that from people who seem like they know what they're talking about

Did I leave out the rants about Buckley's drafting weaknesses?

WMR · 12-01-2012, 10:15 AM

Dusty IS a bit of an ignoramus.

Can't wait till they win a playoff series.

westofyou · 12-01-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WMR

Dusty IS an ignoramus.

Can't wait till they win a playoff series.

Nah he's not

Roy Tucker · 12-01-2012, 11:05 AM

Castellini made all the difference in the world. He cares, he's involved, he's passionate, and he's good at what he does. The losing really did stop.

Makes me realize how disconnected and removed Lindner was. Nothing against the guy, but the Reds were just a minor bauble in his crown.

westofyou · 12-01-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy Tucker

Castellini made all the difference in the world. He cares, he's involved, he's passionate, and he's good at what he does. The losing really did stop.

Makes me realize how disconnected and removed Lindner was. Nothing against the guy, but the Reds were just a minor bauble in his crown.

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing.

Salvador Dali

WMR · 12-01-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

Nah he's not

I would love to see this Reds team if they were set up to absolutely maximize their potential.

I do think Castellini is a pretty great owner and a thousand times better than Lindner, obviously. I just want to see the Reds win a WS and I think Dusty is a detriment to that.

Sea Ray · 12-01-2012, 11:19 AM

That's good to see. This organization does deserve credit for the team they fielded as almost all of the major parts were either home grown or acquired with home grown talent (like Phillips and Latos)

That's pretty amazing in this day and age

kaldaniels · 12-01-2012, 11:23 AM

When bemoaning this decision or that decision, keep this thread in mind for some perspective guys.

Caveat Emperor · 12-01-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WMR

Dusty IS a bit of an ignoramus.

Can't wait till they win a playoff series.

Dusty's like a crazy uncle -- you might look at him and wonder what the hell makes him tick or how he's survived this long, but at the end of the day everyone likes having him around and he's still family.

12-01-2012, 01:42 AM	#1
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,933	Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America I was just reading through my new issue of Baseball America (December 11, 2012), and I see that the Reds have been named the 'Organization of the Year' for 2012 by Baseball America Magazine. I can't find a link yet, and I will post it when I find it. The main thrust of the article is how many of their starters the Reds have drafted and developed themselves. A nice read. __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

12-01-2012, 01:58 AM	#2
gilpdawg Section 525-Saturdays. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Paris, OH Posts: 1,966	Re: Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America And Redszone named them "Worst Organization Ever."

12-01-2012, 09:15 AM	#5
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,807	Re: Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America Great FO performance for the past few years. Couldn't be happier.

12-01-2012, 09:57 AM	#6
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America The Reds are doing a lot of things right these days. What's really impressive is how quickly the system restocked after the Latos trade. It's been three decades since the Reds could boast a farm system that was this prolific. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

12-01-2012, 10:12 AM	#7
traderumor Unsolicited Opinions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right Down Broadway Posts: 17,632	Re: Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America Ironic considering just last winter, before the Latos trade, there was the ongoing joke in various forms of WJ being asleep at the switch, that Dusty is an ignoramous, and hiring Bavasi would be the end of the free world. And that from people who seem like they know what they're talking about Did I leave out the rants about Buckley's drafting weaknesses? __________________ Can't win with 'em Can't win without 'em

12-01-2012, 11:05 AM	#10
Roy Tucker Be the ball Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 11,111	Re: Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America Castellini made all the difference in the world. He cares, he's involved, he's passionate, and he's good at what he does. The losing really did stop. Makes me realize how disconnected and removed Lindner was. Nothing against the guy, but the Reds were just a minor bauble in his crown. __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."

12-01-2012, 11:19 AM	#13
Sea Ray Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 15,252	Re: Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America That's good to see. This organization does deserve credit for the team they fielded as almost all of the major parts were either home grown or acquired with home grown talent (like Phillips and Latos) That's pretty amazing in this day and age

12-01-2012, 11:23 AM	#14
kaldaniels Viva la Rolen Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,304	Re: Reds named 'Organization of the Year' by Baseball America When bemoaning this decision or that decision, keep this thread in mind for some perspective guys.

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