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RedEye · 03-21-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by traderumor

I'm guessing that is probably pretty low on the list, well after dollars and years. He can afford the full satellite package with Korean TV programming and a private chef to fix his favorite home cooked meals I imagine.

Well, sure, if all he requires for cultural contact is food and tv...

Raisor · 03-21-2013, 12:09 PM

Remember how the Reds weren't able to keep Votto and Phillips? Oh, and how they were never in on the bidding for that hard throwing Cuban guy?

Caveat Emperor · 03-21-2013, 12:11 PM

Remember that time the Reds told Shin Soo-Choo "I know you'd prefer to play RF and that you're not sure you can play CF, but this is where you're going to play because this is where we need you?"

Good times.

REDREAD · 03-21-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by traderumor

I'm guessing that is probably pretty low on the list, well after dollars and years. He can afford the full satellite package with Korean TV programming and a private chef to fix his favorite home cooked meals I imagine.

I agree. It's not as if Cleveland has a huge Korean popluation, and he seemed happy there (not that I can verify that, but he certainly didn't seem to be a malcontent).

If the guy wants his big payday in FA, I really can't blame him for that. He's patiently played by baseball's rules without complaining.

Superdude · 03-21-2013, 06:06 PM

Remember the time Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and the Mud Dogs won the Bourbon Bowl?

drowg14 · 03-21-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Superdude

Remember the time Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and the Mud Dogs won the Bourbon Bowl?

Boucher was juicing the whole time. I don't have any proof, but I know he was kicking back that Gatorade.

RedEye · 03-21-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by REDREAD

I agree. It's not as if Cleveland has a huge Korean popluation, and he seemed happy there (not that I can verify that, but he certainly didn't seem to be a malcontent).

If the guy wants his big payday in FA, I really can't blame him for that. He's patiently played by baseball's rules without complaining.

Just because someone seems happy doesn't mean they couldn't happier with some familiarity around them. I'm not saying you are wrong -- and I agree that Choo seems like the kind of guy who doesn't complain.

traderumor · 03-22-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RedEye

Well, sure, if all he requires for cultural contact is food and tv...

The point was that the idea is greatly overstating that need, as if his decision for the next contract is going to include at all which major league city has the most Koreans. I guess Mike Hampton did go on record once saying that his contract choice was heavily influenced by the area schools, and I really believed him then, too.

RedEye · 03-22-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by traderumor

The point was that the idea is greatly overstating that need, as if his decision for the next contract is going to include at all which major league city has the most Koreans. I guess Mike Hampton did go on record once saying that his contract choice was heavily influenced by the area schools, and I really believed him then, too.

I basically agree. Money does talk. I guess my only point was that, all else being equal, cultural factors might play in. Choo didn't have a choice where he played the first part of his career, so it seems plausible that if he has one this time, he might choose one of the coasts where there is more of an Asian population.

bigredmechanism · 03-22-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Superdude

Remember the time Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and the Mud Dogs won the Bourbon Bowl?

Gatoraaade.

JayBruceFan · 03-22-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredmechanism

Gatoraaade.

H20!

jredmo2 · 03-23-2013, 06:13 PM

When I think about Choo, I touch myself.

sdwagers · 04-01-2013, 08:34 AM

great read on Choo...

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...rst-impression

Todd Frazier should probably be called "Jersey Rube" after this one.

redsrule2500 · 04-01-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

Every team has a budget and every team has limitations, especially those not on the coasts or a giant lake. Eventually the TV money will be spoken for, and depending on attendance in Cincinnati is a fools errand.

Yeah, Cleveland sure has limitless potential since they're located on a giant lake...

I think this more has to do with metropolitan population. Does anyone think that the Reds could become the Cardinals, in terms of attendance? I do. I also believe the Reds could replicate the Indians sell-out streak, given the right amount of success.

Griffey012 · 04-07-2013, 06:06 PM

6 games of Choo in CF, I am interested to hear what people think of his defense thus far? I would rate it as average, he has made the plays he should make, hasn't done much spectacular, and will make up for some lack of range with a cannon on other plays.

Thoughts?

03-21-2013, 12:09 PM	#92
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,676	Re: Shin Soo-Choo on playing CF Remember how the Reds weren't able to keep Votto and Phillips? Oh, and how they were never in on the bidding for that hard throwing Cuban guy? __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

03-21-2013, 12:11 PM	#93
Caveat Emperor Titanic Struggles Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The 513 Posts: 12,129	Re: Shin Soo-Choo on playing CF Remember that time the Reds told Shin Soo-Choo "I know you'd prefer to play RF and that you're not sure you can play CF, but this is where you're going to play because this is where we need you?" Good times. __________________ Championships Matter. 22 Years and Counting...

03-21-2013, 06:06 PM	#95
Superdude Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,430	Re: Shin Soo-Choo on playing CF Remember the time Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and the Mud Dogs won the Bourbon Bowl?

03-23-2013, 06:13 PM	#102
jredmo2 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 266	Re: Shin Soo-Choo on playing CF When I think about Choo, I touch myself.

04-01-2013, 08:34 AM	#103
sdwagers Playoff Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 234	Re: Shin Soo-Choo on playing CF great read on Choo... http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...rst-impression Todd Frazier should probably be called "Jersey Rube" after this one.

04-07-2013, 06:06 PM	#105
Griffey012 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,013	Re: Shin Soo-Choo on playing CF 6 games of Choo in CF, I am interested to hear what people think of his defense thus far? I would rate it as average, he has made the plays he should make, hasn't done much spectacular, and will make up for some lack of range with a cannon on other plays. Thoughts? __________________ "Today was the byproduct of us thinking we can come back from anything." - Joey Votto after blowing a 10-1 lead and holding on for the 12-11 win on 8/25/2010.

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