Pre-Season Predictions: What Red(s) will represent NL in all-star game? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

savafan · 02-17-2004, 12:14 PM

I'm hoping that Griffey plays well enough to make the NL squad this year, but with Jack McKeon picking the reserves, I figure Junior would have to be voted in as a starter in order to make it. Maybe Casey, or perhaps a token farewell gesture to Barry Larkin.

On the other side of the field, how many Yankees can there be on the AL squad? Torre is picking the reserves. He can't take all 25, but seriously, he probably could.

Boss-Hog · 02-17-2004, 12:20 PM

I think Kearns has a good chance to make it, if he's fully recovered. Same with Dunn, since he made it last year and has all the potential in the world. Griffey will make it if he's completely healthy and back to his old self, but I obviously wouldn't count on that for half a season. Jiminez has an outside shot, if he proves what he did with the Reds last year wasn't a fluke. I don't think Casey has a snowball's chance in hell to make it.

Boss

Wheelhouse · 02-17-2004, 12:46 PM

JR., Dunn, Kearns, Larue--There ya go.

Redsland · 02-17-2004, 12:47 PM

Jiminez

LvJ · 02-17-2004, 01:17 PM

Grifey, Kearns, Jimenez & Wagner.

REDREAD · 02-17-2004, 01:19 PM

I don't think Jimmeniz has a chance to be an all star.
Too many quality/flashy 2b. And he has no name recognition.
Remember, this is a guy that could've been acquired by anyone
a few months ago. While he had a good season since arriving,
I doubt most people outside of Cincy (including McKeon) are
that impressed.

Unless one of the OF sets the world on fire,
I expect Casey to be the token rep, regardless of stats.
Particularly since McKeon is picking the team, and he loves Casey.

Ravenlord · 02-17-2004, 01:21 PM

i'm going to go against the grain and say Ryan Wagner or Jose Acevedo (please).

but then again, Mike Williams was an All-Star last year, so i guess that means Haynes could make it.

Red Leader · 02-17-2004, 01:47 PM

I'll say that the All-Star rep will be Austin Kearns. If something happens and Kearns gets hurt or doesn't play well, my guess is that closer Danny Graves will the default rep, and we'll all want to bash our heads with blunt objects.

ramp101 · 02-17-2004, 01:52 PM

Dunn

RANDY IN INDY · 02-17-2004, 01:54 PM

Kearns and Griiffey

GoReds · 02-17-2004, 02:10 PM

Larue.

Dunn, Kearns and Griffey are playing against injuries and a loaded outfield (Sosa, Bonds, Berkman, Edmonds, Jones, et al.). Jiminez is playing against a loaded field at 2nd. The Reds would be hard pressed to include a pitcher when their staff is likely to be considered in the bottom tier of the league.

If Piazza moves to first, who does Larue have to compete against to gain a spot? If Larue produces a decent average with decent power, he has much less competition to hurdle.

Red Leader · 02-17-2004, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GoReds
Larue.

If Piazza moves to first, who does Larue have to compete against to gain a spot? If Larue produces a decent average with decent power, he has much less competition to hurdle.

...and if that happens, Larue needs to be traded at the deadline, as we'll never be able to afford him next year and his value will never be higher for us.

FrenchD1 · 02-17-2004, 03:19 PM

I would really like to see Larkin go as a thank you to him. He deserves one last harrah. But I think I speak for him and for all of us that he'd rather get another series ring than an all-star game appearance in his last year as a player.

Puffy · 02-17-2004, 04:05 PM

Juan Castro.

After Lark goes down Castro is going to put up these godly numbers and the NL won't be able to ignore him anymore

.232 with an OB of .255, an OPS of .602, 5 HR's, 17 RBI's, 0 SB's, 6 DBL's, 0 TR

Viva la Castro

wheels · 02-17-2004, 05:19 PM

Kearns and Wagner.

02-17-2004, 12:14 PM	#1
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,486	Pre-Season Predictions: What Red(s) will represent NL in all-star game? I'm hoping that Griffey plays well enough to make the NL squad this year, but with Jack McKeon picking the reserves, I figure Junior would have to be voted in as a starter in order to make it. Maybe Casey, or perhaps a token farewell gesture to Barry Larkin. On the other side of the field, how many Yankees can there be on the AL squad? Torre is picking the reserves. He can't take all 25, but seriously, he probably could. __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

02-17-2004, 12:46 PM	#3
Wheelhouse Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York Posts: 2,849	JR., Dunn, Kearns, Larue--There ya go. __________________ "Don't trust any statistics you did not fake yourself."--Winston Churchill

02-17-2004, 12:47 PM	#4
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02-17-2004, 01:17 PM	#5
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02-17-2004, 01:19 PM	#6
REDREAD Where's my chair? Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,890	I don't think Jimmeniz has a chance to be an all star. Too many quality/flashy 2b. And he has no name recognition. Remember, this is a guy that could've been acquired by anyone a few months ago. While he had a good season since arriving, I doubt most people outside of Cincy (including McKeon) are that impressed. Unless one of the OF sets the world on fire, I expect Casey to be the token rep, regardless of stats. Particularly since McKeon is picking the team, and he loves Casey. __________________ Thank you Walt and Bob for going for it in 2012 AND 2013! Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!

02-17-2004, 12:20 PM	#2
Boss-Hog Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,019	I think Kearns has a good chance to make it, if he's fully recovered. Same with Dunn, since he made it last year and has all the potential in the world. Griffey will make it if he's completely healthy and back to his old self, but I obviously wouldn't count on that for half a season. Jiminez has an outside shot, if he proves what he did with the Reds last year wasn't a fluke. I don't think Casey has a snowball's chance in hell to make it. Boss

02-17-2004, 01:21 PM	#7
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02-17-2004, 01:47 PM	#8
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	I'll say that the All-Star rep will be Austin Kearns. If something happens and Kearns gets hurt or doesn't play well, my guess is that closer Danny Graves will the default rep, and we'll all want to bash our heads with blunt objects. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

02-17-2004, 01:52 PM	#9
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02-17-2004, 01:54 PM	#10
RANDY IN INDY Matt's Dad Join Date: May 2000 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 14,544	Kearns and Griiffey __________________ Talent is God Given: be humble. Fame is man given: be thankful. Conceit is self given: be careful. John Wooden

02-17-2004, 02:10 PM	#11
GoReds Cruisin' for trouble Join Date: May 2000 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 3,287	Larue. Dunn, Kearns and Griffey are playing against injuries and a loaded outfield (Sosa, Bonds, Berkman, Edmonds, Jones, et al.). Jiminez is playing against a loaded field at 2nd. The Reds would be hard pressed to include a pitcher when their staff is likely to be considered in the bottom tier of the league. If Piazza moves to first, who does Larue have to compete against to gain a spot? If Larue produces a decent average with decent power, he has much less competition to hurdle.

02-17-2004, 03:19 PM	#13
FrenchD1 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 266	I would really like to see Larkin go as a thank you to him. He deserves one last harrah. But I think I speak for him and for all of us that he'd rather get another series ring than an all-star game appearance in his last year as a player.

02-17-2004, 04:05 PM	#14
Puffy Puffy 3:16 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 13,703	Juan Castro. After Lark goes down Castro is going to put up these godly numbers and the NL won't be able to ignore him anymore .232 with an OB of .255, an OPS of .602, 5 HR's, 17 RBI's, 0 SB's, 6 DBL's, 0 TR Viva la Castro __________________ "I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum... and I'm all out of bubble gum." - - Rowdy Roddy Piper "It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. I am not a big man" - - Fletch

02-17-2004, 05:19 PM	#15
wheels Dented and Spent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,581	Kearns and Wagner. __________________ "Opening Day.... Pfffft! We get all excited, thinking they're gonna have some kinda great year....Same thing over and over. Disappointment. What time do you want me to come over?" - My Dad. Opening Day 2012.

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