Marty says we finish no better than 4th - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

02-25-2002, 05:09 PM

Unless we catch lightning in a bottle with the young pitchers as we did in 99.

I listened to an interview with TSN about the Reese and Young comments.

<a href="http://mfile.akamai.com/3310/rm/sportnws.download.akamai.com/3310/i/media/audio/2/20020223/6880.ram" target="_blank">http://mfile.akamai.com/3310/rm/sportnws.download.akamai.com/3310/i/media/audio/2/20020223/6880.ram</a>

That's the link it is a good listen if you have 10 minutes.

15fan · 02-25-2002, 05:14 PM

Marty also said that there was NO WAY the Reds would acquire Junior.

Typical Tar Heel. Nothing but a bag of hot air.

indy_dave00 · 02-25-2002, 05:20 PM

Sadly I think Marty is right. Had to reregister this post reply is really only a test.

guernsey · 02-25-2002, 05:23 PM

Unless the Reds find better starting pitching, much better, Marty's right.

Krusty · 02-25-2002, 05:35 PM

What the hell does Marty know? For a Reds broadcaster, he doesn't have a clue what the inside information is going on in the organization. <img border="0" alt="[pimpin]" title="" src="graemlins/pimp.gif" />

02-25-2002, 05:55 PM

LOL Krusty, I kind of got that feeling listening to the interview. Most if not all the things he said were open ended........

GAC · 02-25-2002, 06:44 PM

Geez! You put a guy in the HOF, and the next thing you know, he thinks he's Peter Gammons. Who listens to guys with "puffy hair" anyway? <img border="0" alt="[rolling]" title="" src="graemlins/roll.gif" />

We were predicted to finish no better than 4th going into 1999 also. If certain players click, and we stay healthy, then we can be competitive this year. Winning is a team effort.

02-25-2002, 07:07 PM

I just wanted to say you guys have a interesting site and I agree with Marty.

RedsBaron · 02-25-2002, 07:10 PM

I agree that 4th place is a reasonable pick. I really look for the Reds to be about a .500 team this year, but COULD the Reds contend, win about 90-95 games or so? I think so. Which team looks stronger going into spring training, this team or the 1999 Reds? The 1999 Reds appeared to have stronger starting piching with Harnisch and Neagle, but the 2002 Reds otherwise appear to be a stronger team on paper-problem is they play the games on grass and turf, not paper.

CarFor21Bucks · 02-25-2002, 08:18 PM

Things have to go like they did in 99 to contend. No injuries (Boone, Larkin, Jr., Casey)and a few career years(Boone, Casey, & starting RF). Most important the starting pitching needs to catch fire. I think Etherton & Haynes may surprise but will that be enough?

That is a big list that all has to go right. I think 4th is a fair guess.

DiamondRat · 02-25-2002, 08:22 PM

I would take Marty over Gammons anyday! Fourth place is about right with this pitching staff.

creek14 · 02-25-2002, 08:34 PM

Oh Ye of Little Faith

cincinnati chili · 02-25-2002, 08:52 PM

Marty is as close to above reproach as anyone associated with this organization. As I've said on this board before, he's more responsible for me being a fan than any one particular player.

I think his comments might be a bit on the inflammatory side, though, about the 4th place finish.

He's probably right, but it's by no means assured.

GAC · 02-25-2002, 08:58 PM

And when the Reds finish higher than 4th in the division, creek and I are going to pay a little visit to the booth and have a lonnng talk with the "puffy haired" one!

<small>[ 02-25-2002, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: GAC ]</small>

Riverfront · 02-25-2002, 09:15 PM

Marty is right 98% of the time. This just isn't one of those times. Reds finish either 1st or 2nd. Bank it!

02-25-2002, 05:09 PM	#1
Dano's Reds World Guest Posts: n/a	Marty says we finish no better than 4th Unless we catch lightning in a bottle with the young pitchers as we did in 99. I listened to an interview with TSN about the Reese and Young comments. <a href="http://mfile.akamai.com/3310/rm/sportnws.download.akamai.com/3310/i/media/audio/2/20020223/6880.ram" target="_blank">http://mfile.akamai.com/3310/rm/sportnws.download.akamai.com/3310/i/media/audio/2/20020223/6880.ram</a> That's the link it is a good listen if you have 10 minutes.

02-25-2002, 05:23 PM	#4
guernsey Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 11,243	Unless the Reds find better starting pitching, much better, Marty's right. __________________ "People that frequent Internet forums resemble the cast of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest!" - C. J. Cregg, The West Wing

02-25-2002, 05:35 PM	#5
Krusty Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 12,311	What the hell does Marty know? For a Reds broadcaster, he doesn't have a clue what the inside information is going on in the organization. <img border="0" alt="[pimpin]" title="" src="graemlins/pimp.gif" /> __________________ If you think small, you'll go nowhere in life.

02-25-2002, 06:44 PM	#7
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,416	Geez! You put a guy in the HOF, and the next thing you know, he thinks he's Peter Gammons. Who listens to guys with "puffy hair" anyway? <img border="0" alt="[rolling]" title="" src="graemlins/roll.gif" /> We were predicted to finish no better than 4th going into 1999 also. If certain players click, and we stay healthy, then we can be competitive this year. Winning is a team effort. __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

02-25-2002, 07:10 PM	#9
RedsBaron Big Red Machine Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Out Wayne Posts: 22,365	I agree that 4th place is a reasonable pick. I really look for the Reds to be about a .500 team this year, but COULD the Reds contend, win about 90-95 games or so? I think so. Which team looks stronger going into spring training, this team or the 1999 Reds? The 1999 Reds appeared to have stronger starting piching with Harnisch and Neagle, but the 2002 Reds otherwise appear to be a stronger team on paper-problem is they play the games on grass and turf, not paper. __________________ "Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."

02-25-2002, 05:14 PM	#2
15fan Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,465	Marty also said that there was NO WAY the Reds would acquire Junior. Typical Tar Heel. Nothing but a bag of hot air.

02-25-2002, 05:20 PM	#3
indy_dave00 Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: indiana Posts: 1,220	Sadly I think Marty is right. Had to reregister this post reply is really only a test.

02-25-2002, 05:55 PM	#6
Dano's Reds World Guest Posts: n/a	LOL Krusty, I kind of got that feeling listening to the interview. Most if not all the things he said were open ended........

02-25-2002, 07:07 PM	#8
PERJLM Guest Posts: n/a	I just wanted to say you guys have a interesting site and I agree with Marty.

02-25-2002, 08:18 PM	#10
CarFor21Bucks Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxford, OH Posts: 223	Things have to go like they did in 99 to contend. No injuries (Boone, Larkin, Jr., Casey)and a few career years(Boone, Casey, & starting RF). Most important the starting pitching needs to catch fire. I think Etherton & Haynes may surprise but will that be enough? That is a big list that all has to go right. I think 4th is a fair guess.

02-25-2002, 08:22 PM	#11
DiamondRat Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 97	I would take Marty over Gammons anyday! Fourth place is about right with this pitching staff.

02-25-2002, 08:34 PM	#12
creek14 Dunnilicious Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Beavercreek Posts: 11,774	Oh Ye of Little Faith __________________ Will trade this space for a #1 starter.

02-25-2002, 08:52 PM	#13
cincinnati chili post hype sleeper Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 10,350	Marty is as close to above reproach as anyone associated with this organization. As I've said on this board before, he's more responsible for me being a fan than any one particular player. I think his comments might be a bit on the inflammatory side, though, about the 4th place finish. He's probably right, but it's by no means assured. __________________ On Dasher On Dancer On Prancer Ondrusek

02-25-2002, 08:58 PM	#14
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,416	And when the Reds finish higher than 4th in the division, creek and I are going to pay a little visit to the booth and have a lonnng talk with the "puffy haired" one! <small>[ 02-25-2002, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: GAC ]</small> __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

02-25-2002, 09:15 PM	#15
Riverfront Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 339	Marty is right 98% of the time. This just isn't one of those times. Reds finish either 1st or 2nd. Bank it!

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