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HalMorrisRules · 03-31-2006, 04:25 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/previe...eview?team=cin

While hardly comprehensive, not exactly a pretty picture painted by ESPN.

Blimpie · 03-31-2006, 04:30 PM

I've heard of a "gym rat" before in the sport of basketball. I guess, now the Reds have the first "baseball rat" in Bergolla.

Heath · 03-31-2006, 04:31 PM

Eric Karabell & Phil Raisor.

Separated at birth -

Just sayin'......

Blimpie · 03-31-2006, 04:34 PM

Nice to see that 8 out of 10 ESPN heads pick the Reds to finish dead last in the NL Central. Did I miss something that Pittsburgh did during the off season that would vault them past the Reds?

Heath · 03-31-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blimpie

Nice to see that 8 out of 10 ESPN heads pick the Reds to finish dead last in the NL Central. Did I miss something that Pittsburgh did during the off season that would vault them past the Reds?

Yeah, they traded for Sean Casey, the designated hugger.

Chip R · 03-31-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blimpie

Nice to see that 8 out of 10 ESPN heads pick the Reds to finish dead last in the NL Central. Did I miss something that Pittsburgh did during the off season that would vault them past the Reds?

Dude, they added Sean Casey. Isn't that enough?

Rotater Cuff · 03-31-2006, 04:37 PM

As a contrarian, I would bet big bucks on the reds finishing higher than 5th. Especially after this Spring. (2nd best record in the majors in Spring)

RedsManRick · 03-31-2006, 04:40 PM

Look at it this way -- we can't be worse than they expect...

Blimpie · 03-31-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

Dude, they added Sean Casey. Isn't that enough?

Yeah, but they LOST Dave Williams!!!! Just kidding, Casey was where I was heading with that one. I looked to paste his cranium in my original post, but it looks as though the mods also traded his disembodied dome to the steel city....

The Baumer · 03-31-2006, 05:07 PM

You want to know why everyone is ragging on the Reds? Simple. There is nothing to gain by hyping the Reds. Once the Reds start to do semi-ok you'll see a lot of anchors and writers re-trace their steps and claim to have "known Cincinnati had some potential". It's one big ego trip.

deltachi8 · 03-31-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blimpie

Nice to see that 8 out of 10 ESPN heads pick the Reds to finish dead last in the NL Central. Did I miss something that Pittsburgh did during the off season that would vault them past the Reds?

they actually have something that resembles a major league pitching staff?

Falls City Beer · 03-31-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by deltachi8

they actually have something that resembles a major league pitching staff?

Really? I'm not defending the Reds by saying this, but--the Pirates rotation is nothing but potential and question marks plus injuries.

I think the Pirates will be awful again.

Izzardius · 03-31-2006, 06:28 PM

The Pirates have a lot of good pitching coming up from the minors(Malholm, Duke, etc.), plus Oliver Perez. They will be a little bit better, but nowhere near what they need to contend.

Blimpie · 03-31-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by deltachi8

they actually have something that resembles a major league pitching staff?

The Pirates have essentially the same pitching staff that finished six games behind the Reds last year in the standings, no?

RedsManRick · 03-31-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blimpie

The Pirates have essentially the same pitching staff that finished six games behind the Reds last year in the standings, no?

Must we point out yet again that they added Sean Casey!? They also swapped Lawton for Burnitz and Randa for Freddy Sanchez.

In terms of pitching they actually lost their closer (Mesa), and 3 starters who combined for 83 starts (Fogg, Redman, and Wililams).

Quite frankly, they are expecting an awful lot from Snell, Duke, Maholm, and Santos. Heck, Oliver Perez had a 5.85 ERA last year. Their rotation has a lot of talent, but is very young and unproven. They'll need Duke and Maholm in particular to live up to their potential quickly.

03-31-2006, 04:25 PM	#1
HalMorrisRules He sure could hit Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dayton Posts: 701	ESPN Reds Preview http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/previe...eview?team=cin While hardly comprehensive, not exactly a pretty picture painted by ESPN.

03-31-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
Blimpie Joe Oliver love-child Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,853	Re: ESPN Reds Preview I've heard of a "gym rat" before in the sport of basketball. I guess, now the Reds have the first "baseball rat" in Bergolla. __________________ "Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY

03-31-2006, 04:31 PM	#3
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: ESPN Reds Preview Eric Karabell & Phil Raisor. Separated at birth - Just sayin'...... __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

03-31-2006, 04:34 PM	#4
Blimpie Joe Oliver love-child Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,853	Re: ESPN Reds Preview Nice to see that 8 out of 10 ESPN heads pick the Reds to finish dead last in the NL Central. Did I miss something that Pittsburgh did during the off season that would vault them past the Reds? __________________ "Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY

03-31-2006, 04:37 PM	#7
Rotater Cuff Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 150	Re: ESPN Reds Preview As a contrarian, I would bet big bucks on the reds finishing higher than 5th. Especially after this Spring. (2nd best record in the majors in Spring)

03-31-2006, 04:40 PM	#8
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,915	Re: ESPN Reds Preview Look at it this way -- we can't be worse than they expect... __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

03-31-2006, 05:07 PM	#10
The Baumer Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,295	Re: ESPN Reds Preview You want to know why everyone is ragging on the Reds? Simple. There is nothing to gain by hyping the Reds. Once the Reds start to do semi-ok you'll see a lot of anchors and writers re-trace their steps and claim to have "known Cincinnati had some potential". It's one big ego trip.

03-31-2006, 06:28 PM	#13
Izzardius Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 39	Re: ESPN Reds Preview The Pirates have a lot of good pitching coming up from the minors(Malholm, Duke, etc.), plus Oliver Perez. They will be a little bit better, but nowhere near what they need to contend. __________________ "Man, what would we ever do without water? We'd like....famish or something."

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