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zombie-a-go-go · 12-21-2004, 01:21 PM

This signing sucks.

We'd better be flipping some pieces for an SP.

RedsFanBrooklyn · 12-21-2004, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by johngalt

Wait.....is Todd Lorenz from Brooklyn?

Heh.

No. But he does deserve a little more credit. He works hard and does his best to stay on top of stuff. He may not be critical the way an independent beat writer might be able to be, but he doesn't make anything up either.

LvJ · 12-21-2004, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

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Oh wow. I didn't know that. Awesome job, and thanks BLR!

johngalt · 12-21-2004, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsFanBrooklyn

Heh.

No. But he does deserve a little more credit. He works hard and does his best to stay on top of stuff. He may not be critical the way an independent beat writer might be able to be, but he doesn't make anything up either.

My quibble with Lorenz is more about MLB.com in general. Their editing is horrendous and their facts are off a lot of times as well. The individual reporter is at fault a lot, but it's the editing that's bad too.

RedsFanBrooklyn · 12-21-2004, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by johngalt

My quibble with Lorenz is more about MLB.com in general. Their editing is horrendous and their facts are off a lot of times as well. The individual reporter is at fault a lot, but it's the editing that's bad too.

Well, every man is entitled to his opinion. Just be thankful you aren't a Phillies or Indians fan. It could be much much worse, trust me.

pedro · 12-21-2004, 01:27 PM

this is ok signing for one year. randa IS an upgrade over 3rd basemen of last year and I'm sceptical of Freel's ability field the position consistently. Another thing is I think Freel is going to be needed in center field this year.

Raisor · 12-21-2004, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

Another thing is I think Freel is going to be needed in center field this year.

If Pena and Kearns are on the roster this year, then they BOTH have to get 600+ PA's. Have. To.

stevekun · 12-21-2004, 01:32 PM

I guess I am the only one who likes this signing. I have seen Randa play here in KC and he is solid. Now lets just see the movement to make room...thats what I am interested in

writerdan33 · 12-21-2004, 01:33 PM

Just a thought, but this could be just an insurance policy heading into spring training in case Kearns doesn't work out at third. If he does, there's a point during the spring where they could cut Randa loose without taking the full hit on his salary.

Possibility?

traderumor · 12-21-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by writerdan33

Just a thought, but this could be just an insurance policy heading into spring training in case Kearns doesn't work out at third. If he does, there's a point during the spring where they could cut Randa loose without taking the full hit on his salary.

Possibility?

I would think Randa had more options than that and likely got some PT assurances before going with Cincy

MWM · 12-21-2004, 01:36 PM

One of the reasons I don't like these kinds of signings is that if he puts up a decent month or two, or is viewed as a good "clubhouse guy" or puts up a decent batting average, which he usually does, or has a few key RBIs, people will be clamoring for the FO to resign the guy. And John Allen will do it if he thinks the fans want it.

One year signings are good in theory, but with the Reds FO it will likely turn into another Jimmy Haynes or Paul Wilson.

It's like my kids when they sy "just five more minutes, dad." Well, it's never just five more minutes. And with the Reds, it's not likely to be just one year.

max venable · 12-21-2004, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kc61

Randa is the perfect stopgap third baseman as we wait for Encarnacion. But he is a starting player who gets paid a decent wage.

Funny, I thought Aaron Boone would have been a better choice. He was available.

Who would you all rather have at 3B for next couple years: Randa or Boone?

PressBox · 12-21-2004, 01:37 PM

so when is this going to be announced?

Has anyone been listening to WLW?

BigRed75 · 12-21-2004, 01:38 PM

Is it possible that Randa was signed to be a bench player? Is so, I think it's a great deal...depending on the money of course.

Raisor · 12-21-2004, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by writerdan33

. If he does, there's a point during the spring where they could cut Randa loose without taking the full hit on his salary.

Possibility?

Nope,

Assuming Randa has been signed, unless it's a non-guarenteed contract (and there's no way Randa would be signing a non-guarenteed contract on Dec 21), then the Reds will have to pay his whole contract even if he's released.

12-21-2004, 01:21 PM	#61
zombie-a-go-go Mod Law Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miskatonic University Posts: 4,302	Re: Randa This signing sucks. We'd better be flipping some pieces for an SP. __________________ "It's easier to give up. I'm not a very vocal player. I lead by example. I take the attitude that I've got to go out and do it. Because of who I am, I've got to give everything I've got to come back." -Ken Griffey Jr.

12-21-2004, 01:27 PM	#66
pedro Please come again Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 14,716	Re: Randa this is ok signing for one year. randa IS an upgrade over 3rd basemen of last year and I'm sceptical of Freel's ability field the position consistently. Another thing is I think Freel is going to be needed in center field this year. __________________ Get your nunchucks and the keys to your dad's car. I know where we can get a gun

12-21-2004, 01:32 PM	#68
stevekun Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Harmony IN Posts: 262	Re: Randa I guess I am the only one who likes this signing. I have seen Randa play here in KC and he is solid. Now lets just see the movement to make room...thats what I am interested in

12-21-2004, 01:33 PM	#69
writerdan33 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 479	Re: Randa Just a thought, but this could be just an insurance policy heading into spring training in case Kearns doesn't work out at third. If he does, there's a point during the spring where they could cut Randa loose without taking the full hit on his salary. Possibility? __________________ Dan Scott, Program Director Host of Cruise Control The Drive, 104.9 FM Clemson, SC www.danscottshow.com ------------------------------------------------ I'm always serious. And stop calling me Shirley...

12-21-2004, 01:36 PM	#71
MWM Pre-tty, pre-tty good!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,171	Re: Randa One of the reasons I don't like these kinds of signings is that if he puts up a decent month or two, or is viewed as a good "clubhouse guy" or puts up a decent batting average, which he usually does, or has a few key RBIs, people will be clamoring for the FO to resign the guy. And John Allen will do it if he thinks the fans want it. One year signings are good in theory, but with the Reds FO it will likely turn into another Jimmy Haynes or Paul Wilson. It's like my kids when they sy "just five more minutes, dad." Well, it's never just five more minutes. And with the Reds, it's not likely to be just one year. __________________ Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David

12-21-2004, 01:37 PM	#73
PressBox Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 108	Re: Randa so when is this going to be announced? Has anyone been listening to WLW? __________________ "It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come out, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.” -A. Barlett Giamatti

12-21-2004, 01:38 PM	#74
BigRed75 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Columbus Posts: 1,172	Re: Randa Is it possible that Randa was signed to be a bench player? Is so, I think it's a great deal...depending on the money of course.

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