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reds44 · 04-14-2006, 11:29 PM

Harang 2-1
Arroyo 2-0
Mitlon 2-0

6-1

edabbs44 · 04-14-2006, 11:30 PM

Could you imagine saying this back in September? Referencing Milton of course.

kaldaniels · 04-14-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by reds44

Harang 2-1
Arroyo 2-0
Mitlon 2-0

6-1

Even better...
Harang 1 RBI
Milton 3B
Arroyo 2 HR

guttle11 · 04-14-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kaldaniels

Even better...
Harang 1 RBI
Milton 3B
Arroyo 2 HR

The Reds pitchers hit better than both the Major League teams in the state of Florida.

tripleaaaron · 04-15-2006, 12:56 AM

Even better, we recorded a shut-out, and better yet against the cards, and even better yet, out bullpen helped out

reds44 · 04-15-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tripleaaaron

Even better, we recorded a shut-out, and better yet against the cards, and even better yet, out bullpen helped out

Bullpen has benn pitching pretty decent since we hit the road.

I still think Shack and his 0.00 ERA in AAA needs to be up here.

Phhhl · 04-15-2006, 01:15 AM

Tonight's win was exactly what you wanted to see as a Reds fan. Great starting pitching, clutch relief and reasonably good defense. I remember when we beat Randy Johnson 1-0 in '99. Carpenter isn't half as good as Johnson, but you need these kinds of wins against good pitchers and good teams to have hope. Hope is running high at the moment.

jhiller21 · 04-15-2006, 01:23 AM

It's early, but it's beginning to look like we have an above-average starting staff. This offense will score a ton of runs, so it's assumed that a staff full of #3's could win the wild card.

The first thing we need to do is DFA Hammond and White, we have better options in the minors, and giving these guys time to become what they'll never be again (and/or weren't ever) could prove to be costly.

Bring up Shack and Wagner, maybe trade Larue and a 2b for two decent relievers, and we have a team folks. While we still lack a closer, I say ease Coffey into the role, and let him know that the occasional 96 mph fastball is exactly what we need, consistently.

BEETTLEBUG · 04-15-2006, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jhiller21

It's early, but it's beginning to look like we have an above-average starting staff. This offense will score a ton of runs, so it's assumed that a staff full of #3's could win the wild card.

The first thing we need to do is DFA Hammond and White, we have better options in the minors, and giving these guys time to become what they'll never be again (and/or weren't ever) could prove to be costly.

Bring up Shack and Wagner, maybe trade Larue and a 2b for two decent relievers, and we have a team folks. While we still lack a closer, I say ease Coffey into the role, and let him know that the occasional 96 mph fastball is exactly what we need, consistently.

I agree with your thoughts DFA those two old guys and bring up Shack and Wags

cincyinco · 04-15-2006, 02:40 AM

I hate to be a negative nitty guys.. but its only 10 games. We have a LONG way to go... Lets see how this staff holds up over the course of even half a year before proclaiming that this team can contend.

Krivs has got us closer, I agree... But how much closer is a question you all should ask yourselves.

KronoRed · 04-15-2006, 03:01 AM

If the world ended now, we win the central

jhiller21 · 04-15-2006, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KronoRed

If the world ended now, we win the central

If Krivsky can bring on 2 more talented relievers in a trade, or even one more decent starter, this team is headed for wild card contention.

The offense will take care of itself, as will the young defense. Give it time, we definately have some pretty good building blocks on our hands.

Caveat Emperor · 04-15-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KronoRed

If the world ended now, we win the central

And here I thought that was a chicken and egg problem...

M2 · 04-15-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cincyinco

I hate to be a negative nitty guys.. but its only 10 games. We have a LONG way to go... Lets see how this staff holds up over the course of even half a year before proclaiming that this team can contend.

Exactly. Hot starts are fun, but people should remember that the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Reds all spent time in first place early in the season.

Right now the Reds strike me as the guys sprinting the first mile or two of the marathon.

paulrichjr · 04-15-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by M2

Exactly. Hot starts are fun, but people should remember that the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Reds all spent time in first place early in the season.

Right now the Reds strike me as the guys sprinting the first mile or two of the marathon.

This team is better than all of those teams. Not saying we will be in first but everyone kind of knew that those teams were playing with smoke and mirrors. This team has starting pitching and hitting. Now if we just had some defense...

04-14-2006, 11:30 PM	#2
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,814	Re: The 3 horsemen Could you imagine saying this back in September? Referencing Milton of course.

04-15-2006, 12:56 AM	#5
tripleaaaron Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 583	Re: The 3 horsemen Even better, we recorded a shut-out, and better yet against the cards, and even better yet, out bullpen helped out

04-15-2006, 01:15 AM	#7
Phhhl Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,890	Re: The 3 horsemen Tonight's win was exactly what you wanted to see as a Reds fan. Great starting pitching, clutch relief and reasonably good defense. I remember when we beat Randy Johnson 1-0 in '99. Carpenter isn't half as good as Johnson, but you need these kinds of wins against good pitchers and good teams to have hope. Hope is running high at the moment.

04-15-2006, 01:23 AM	#8
jhiller21 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 994	Re: The 3 horsemen It's early, but it's beginning to look like we have an above-average starting staff. This offense will score a ton of runs, so it's assumed that a staff full of #3's could win the wild card. The first thing we need to do is DFA Hammond and White, we have better options in the minors, and giving these guys time to become what they'll never be again (and/or weren't ever) could prove to be costly. Bring up Shack and Wagner, maybe trade Larue and a 2b for two decent relievers, and we have a team folks. While we still lack a closer, I say ease Coffey into the role, and let him know that the occasional 96 mph fastball is exactly what we need, consistently.

04-15-2006, 02:40 AM	#10
cincyinco We are the angry mob Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The 303 Posts: 2,479	Re: The 3 horsemen I hate to be a negative nitty guys.. but its only 10 games. We have a LONG way to go... Lets see how this staff holds up over the course of even half a year before proclaiming that this team can contend. Krivs has got us closer, I agree... But how much closer is a question you all should ask yourselves. __________________ "I hate to advocate chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... But they've always worked for me." -Hunter S. Thompson

04-15-2006, 03:01 AM	#11
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: The 3 horsemen If the world ended now, we win the central __________________ Go Gators!

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