:happydance:
Anxious to see the years & $, but I'm in support of this.
:happydance:
Anxious to see the years & $, but I'm in support of this.
The Reds have added Latos, Marshall, and Madson to their pitching staff.
Say that out loud a few times.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Above average Cincinnati pitchers
Mat Latos
Johnny Cueto
Sean Marshall
Ryan Madson
Bill Bray
Aroldis Chapman
Jose Arredondo
Those With the Upside to be Above Average
Mike Leake
Homer Bailey
Sam LeCure
Nick Masset
Logan Ondrusek
Really, only Arroyo looks like a poor bet to at least touch league average for 2012.
Unreal! I agree with *BaseClogger* that the Reds got the best closer available, along with the best set up man and traded for the best young pitcher. I think Walt just won the Hot Stove League.
My dad got to enjoy 3 Reds World Championships by the time he was my age. So far, I've only gotten to enjoy one. Step it up Redlegs!
Mike, I'm disappointed in you.
Cordero was a poor pitcher last year. Even Ryan Franklin got lots of save for the Cards.
Madson had an xFIP below 3 in each of the last 2 years. Cordero averaged 4.25 during that time.
The Reds 8-9 ining guys are as good as any in baseball. Which bumps guys like Masset, Bray, etc. into middle relief.
I'm stunned it played out this way. Well done front office!
It looks like it's a one year deal according to Heyman, but no dollar amount announced yet.
My dad got to enjoy 3 Reds World Championships by the time he was my age. So far, I've only gotten to enjoy one. Step it up Redlegs!
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
Cincinnati Forecast Bullpen
Ryan Madson-- Closer
Sean Marshall-- Set-up (LH)
Jose Arredondo-- Set-up (RH)
Nick Masset-- Middle relief
Bill Bray-- LOOGY
Sam LeCure-- Middle relief
Logan Ondrusek-- Long man
FIP does not matter when it comes to a closer. The thing that matters is if they save the game or not. That is it. Its the most bottom line position in baseball, in my opinion. I never said that Coco was good. However he did give the Reds 37 saves last season. The whole point I'm trying to drive home is that by adding 4-5 extra saves, does that make the Reds a 90 win team in 2012? If Madson gives the Reds 42 saves in 2012, does that close the gap enough to be division winners?
With the departures in the division and the additions we have made, we have to be considered the favorites in the National League Central.
And I am wondering if we will now be in the conversation for best in the National League.
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