You've got to be kidding me....Reds continue to negotiate with Aurilia - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Heath · 01-02-2006, 10:02 PM

From John Fay's "Reds Insider"

RICHIE UPDATE: O'Brien said the Reds continue to negotiate with Rich Aurilia.

"Both sides would like it resolved sooner than later," O'Brien said.

It must be resolved by Jan. 9.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d...388/1071/SPT04

There has to be pictures.....somewhere...

How many more washed-up, egotistical, veteran middle infielders do we need?

Let's go sign Jeff Kent.

(Memo to DanO - I'm kidding on Jeff Kent - really, I'm kidding)

Reds4Life · 01-02-2006, 10:08 PM

I fully expect O'Brien to sign Rich. I console myself with the idea it will be the last act of O'Brien's tenure and the new owners will put timid Danny boy out of his misery.

Unassisted · 01-02-2006, 10:15 PM

I guess that ends the notion that DanO offered him arbitration for the sole purpose of collecting the draft pick. Unless this is part of the charade?

CTA513 · 01-02-2006, 10:20 PM

The Reds should just go ahead and offer him the $15 million that he wants.

Joseph · 01-02-2006, 10:21 PM

Obvisouly not

Heath · 01-02-2006, 10:26 PM

DanO - No really, i'm still Kidding on Picking up Jeff Kent.....

Repeat - I made a funny. We don't need Jeff Kent.

StillFunkyB · 01-02-2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath

DanO - No really, i'm still Kidding on Picking up Jeff Kent.....

Repeat - I made a funny. We don't need Jeff Kent.

It really wasn't that funny. Really, now we may end up with him.

Way to go Heath!

KronoRed · 01-02-2006, 10:54 PM

Probably trying to convince Rich to take the 1st base job.

LoganBuck · 01-02-2006, 11:00 PM

Can he pitch?

KronoRed · 01-02-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoganBuck

Can he pitch?

We don't need pitching, we need to flush cash on solid vets like Aurilia and Womack

marcshoe · 01-03-2006, 12:31 AM

Maybe it was a misprint. Maybe the Reds are continuing to negotiate for Rich Aurilia. Calling other teams, saying, "hey, have I got a free agent for you!"

cincinnati chili · 01-03-2006, 12:42 AM

Maybe my sarcasm or reverse psychology detector is off tonight, but are you guys really calling Jeff kent washed up?

He was the 3rd best offensive 2nd baseman in all of baseball last year (to Brian Roberts and Chase Utley) and was top 5 in baseball both of the prior 2 years.

Even if pitching is our #1 priority, we could use him.

marcshoe · 01-03-2006, 12:59 AM

They may have been emphasizing the egotistical bit because, yes, Kent was excellent last year. I didn't realize that until I was looking over the numbers a couple of weeks ago. Blame the unbalanced schedule, but he was completely off my radar. For all I knew until then, he was washed up.

MrCinatit · 01-03-2006, 07:42 AM

that throbbing pain which had been absent the last couple of weeks is suddenly back.
i wonder if this thread is any relation?

REDREAD · 01-03-2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unassisted

I guess that ends the notion that DanO offered him arbitration for the sole purpose of collecting the draft pick. Unless this is part of the charade?

I figured all along that DanO wanted Rich back. Think about it, why would Rich agree to be offered arb and agree to turn it down if negotiations weren't ongoing? It was never about getting another draft pick. Allen doesn't want to pay for additional draft picks (Look what we did with the comp pick from not signing Sowers.. picked a bad prospect with no leverage that would sign cheap).

I know I'm in the vast minority, but I wouldn't mind having Aurillia back. He's only going to take playing time away from Womack and maybe Freel.. it's not like he'd block a hot prospect. If Encarcion can't beat out Aurillia for playing time, he doesn't deserve PT (I said the same thing about Lopez last year).

Competition for playing time is good. I don't understand the great dread if Aurillia comes back. He would give us legitimate depth (unlike Machado, etc) that we desparately need.

01-02-2006, 10:08 PM	#2
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01-02-2006, 10:15 PM	#3
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01-02-2006, 10:21 PM	#5
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01-02-2006, 10:26 PM	#6
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: You've got to be kidding me.... DanO - No really, i'm still Kidding on Picking up Jeff Kent..... Repeat - I made a funny. We don't need Jeff Kent. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

01-02-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	You've got to be kidding me....Reds continue to negotiate with Aurilia From John Fay's "Reds Insider" RICHIE UPDATE: O'Brien said the Reds continue to negotiate with Rich Aurilia. "Both sides would like it resolved sooner than later," O'Brien said. It must be resolved by Jan. 9. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d...388/1071/SPT04 There has to be pictures.....somewhere... How many more washed-up, egotistical, veteran middle infielders do we need? Let's go sign Jeff Kent. (Memo to DanO - I'm kidding on Jeff Kent - really, I'm kidding) __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

01-02-2006, 10:54 PM	#8
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: You've got to be kidding me....Reds continue to negotiate with Aurilia Probably trying to convince Rich to take the 1st base job. __________________ Go Gators!

01-02-2006, 11:00 PM	#9
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01-03-2006, 12:31 AM	#11
marcshoe Ex-tixe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just past Mars Posts: 4,471	Re: You've got to be kidding me....Reds continue to negotiate with Aurilia Maybe it was a misprint. Maybe the Reds are continuing to negotiate for Rich Aurilia. Calling other teams, saying, "hey, have I got a free agent for you!" __________________ At the Edge of the Woods Preview Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down. --Ray Bradbury

01-03-2006, 12:42 AM	#12
cincinnati chili post hype sleeper Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 10,351	Re: You've got to be kidding me....Reds continue to negotiate with Aurilia Maybe my sarcasm or reverse psychology detector is off tonight, but are you guys really calling Jeff kent washed up? He was the 3rd best offensive 2nd baseman in all of baseball last year (to Brian Roberts and Chase Utley) and was top 5 in baseball both of the prior 2 years. Even if pitching is our #1 priority, we could use him. __________________ On Dasher On Dancer On Prancer Ondrusek

01-03-2006, 12:59 AM	#13
marcshoe Ex-tixe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just past Mars Posts: 4,471	Re: You've got to be kidding me....Reds continue to negotiate with Aurilia They may have been emphasizing the egotistical bit because, yes, Kent was excellent last year. I didn't realize that until I was looking over the numbers a couple of weeks ago. Blame the unbalanced schedule, but he was completely off my radar. For all I knew until then, he was washed up. __________________ At the Edge of the Woods Preview Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down. --Ray Bradbury

01-03-2006, 07:42 AM	#14
MrCinatit Baseball card addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piqua Posts: 4,426	Re: You've got to be kidding me....Reds continue to negotiate with Aurilia that throbbing pain which had been absent the last couple of weeks is suddenly back. i wonder if this thread is any relation? __________________ whisper words of wisdom I wrote a book! My AmazonShort My other AmazonShort

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