How in the world would he help? He would blow out the bullpen arms with his style of usage. He was a players manager as well.Originally Posted by New York Red
How in the world would he help? He would blow out the bullpen arms with his style of usage. He was a players manager as well.
Johnny Bench.
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Jose Rijo?
The Nasty Boys?
Soto would look good on this team.
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If we're being honest, we'd replace everyone of our current starting eight with a former Reds great, with the exception of Joey Votto, who isn't exactly on fire himself lately. The current team has a lot of talent, but I don't see any certain HOF-caliber talent.
I think Bench would be the biggest upgrade (our catchers doesn´t contribute offensively)
second would be Larkin I think.. someone who can hit in the #2 spot and an upgrade over cozart
3rd would be someone for lf/cf or 3rd base
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Hard not to go with the 1970 Johnny Bench. Awesome defense and huge RH power.
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smixsell (06-29-2013)
Plus he was one of the greatest catchers of all time. Catcher is the position where it is most difficult to find a combination of great defense and offense. I imagine he'd be an even bigger plus because he could DH during interleague games when he needs a rest.
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HokieRed (06-29-2013)
I would go:
1) Johnny Bench at C
2) George Foster in LF
I loved Larkin, but I don't think Cozart is too much of a liability as long as he's hitting in the 8th spot in the order.
1982-83 Mario Soto. Of course, half the people on here would say he has to go to the pen because he only throws 2 pitches.
Replace our entire left side:
Pete at 3b
Larkin at SS
Foster in LF
1970 Tony Perez. Those #'s would look nice at 3B.
Bench
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