Interesting note on Castellini - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

writerdan33 · 01-26-2006, 02:33 PM

I talked to one of the St. Louis broadcasters earlier this week, and asked him what he or anyone else in the city thought about Castellini.

He said that, as far as the Cards ownership group was concerned, Castellini was a virtual unknown. There were about four members of the group, led of course by Cincinnatian Bill DeWitt, who were the "out-front" guys. Castellini was never any kind of public factor in St. Louis at all.

Looks like he saved it all for Cincinnati. So far, I like what I see. Hold folks accountable for what they do. Make your decisions based on that accountability.

Sounds like such a simple concept, doesn't it?

Unassisted · 01-26-2006, 02:35 PM

I have a lot of respect for leaders who do a lot of listening before they open their mouth to give orders. Sounds like Castellini operates that way.

Phil in BG · 01-26-2006, 02:47 PM

Castellini seems so different than most public figures. There isn't the political dancing around questions. He is very straight forward. Remember when we has to guess what the payroll would be? or what will happen if we're contending in July and need help? Not with this man.

writerdan33 · 01-26-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil in BG

Castellini seems so different than most public figures. There isn't the political dancing around questions. He is very straight forward. Remember when we has to guess what the payroll would be? or what will happen if we're contending in July and need help? Not with this man.

Exactly. Straightforward. Next to nothing in the way of gray area. You want to know what I think? Here it is.

Wish more folks were that way. Would save a lot of time in my day...

Phil in BG · 01-26-2006, 03:14 PM

It's no wonder Dan O'Brien didn't last a week. The epitomy of political speak.

Bob Borkowski · 01-26-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil in BG

It's no wonder Dan O'Brien didn't last a week. The epitomy of political speak.

Agreed.

Hey, Phil, really good to have you back with us.

Did the Castellini arrival bring you back?

Phil in BG · 01-26-2006, 05:02 PM

Thanks Bob, the Castellini thing prompted me to post. I've been reading daily though. This appears to be the best thing that's happened to the Reds in years. The only time since the 90 series that I have been as excited as this was when they brought Junior home.

bucksfan · 01-26-2006, 09:27 PM

Yeah, good to see you back in these parts, Phil.

I too now hold out more hope than I did a week ago. I'll alwauys follow the Reds, but the Womack really had me throwing my hands up.

KronoRed · 01-27-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil in BG

It's no wonder Dan O'Brien didn't last a week. The epitomy of political speak.

Probably took one conversation to convince Casty to fire him.

MattyHo4Life · 01-27-2006, 08:08 AM

I never heard of him mentioned regarding the Cardinal Ownership. Although, I'd want any member of that group to make decisions for my team. Whether he was very public or not, he's been a part of a group that took a bad team and made them competetive again. He knows that it takes an investment in the team to gain fan support again.

01-26-2006, 02:33 PM	#1
writerdan33 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 479	Interesting note on Castellini I talked to one of the St. Louis broadcasters earlier this week, and asked him what he or anyone else in the city thought about Castellini. He said that, as far as the Cards ownership group was concerned, Castellini was a virtual unknown. There were about four members of the group, led of course by Cincinnatian Bill DeWitt, who were the "out-front" guys. Castellini was never any kind of public factor in St. Louis at all. Looks like he saved it all for Cincinnati. So far, I like what I see. Hold folks accountable for what they do. Make your decisions based on that accountability. Sounds like such a simple concept, doesn't it? __________________ 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...

01-26-2006, 02:35 PM	#2
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,246	Re: Interesting note on Castellini I have a lot of respect for leaders who do a lot of listening before they open their mouth to give orders. Sounds like Castellini operates that way.

01-26-2006, 02:47 PM	#3
Phil in BG This could be the year Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 452	Re: Interesting note on Castellini Castellini seems so different than most public figures. There isn't the political dancing around questions. He is very straight forward. Remember when we has to guess what the payroll would be? or what will happen if we're contending in July and need help? Not with this man.

01-26-2006, 03:14 PM	#5
Phil in BG This could be the year Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 452	Re: Interesting note on Castellini It's no wonder Dan O'Brien didn't last a week. The epitomy of political speak.

01-26-2006, 05:02 PM	#7
Phil in BG This could be the year Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 452	Re: Interesting note on Castellini Thanks Bob, the Castellini thing prompted me to post. I've been reading daily though. This appears to be the best thing that's happened to the Reds in years. The only time since the 90 series that I have been as excited as this was when they brought Junior home.

01-26-2006, 09:27 PM	#8
bucksfan The wino and I know Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NW OHIO Posts: 3,038	Re: Interesting note on Castellini Yeah, good to see you back in these parts, Phil. I too now hold out more hope than I did a week ago. I'll alwauys follow the Reds, but the Womack really had me throwing my hands up. __________________ "I'm virtually free to do whatever I want, but I try to remember so is everybody else..." - Todd Snider

01-27-2006, 08:08 AM	#10
MattyHo4Life Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,347	Re: Interesting note on Castellini I never heard of him mentioned regarding the Cardinal Ownership. Although, I'd want any member of that group to make decisions for my team. Whether he was very public or not, he's been a part of a group that took a bad team and made them competetive again. He knows that it takes an investment in the team to gain fan support again.

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