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04-30-2006, 07:29 AM
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Update on Chris Gruler
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Chris Gruler, the No. 1 pick in 2002, continues to battle shoulder problems. Gruler has not pitched since July 2003. He was making decent progress early in spring training, throwing off the mound and not far behind the non-rehab pitchers. But he had a setback. These days, he's long-tossing up to 120 feet. That's a long way from competing. "He's dealing with the aches and pains of rehab," Reds director of player development Johnny Almaraz said. "We're hoping he's ready for the short season." The short season begins June 20 when Billings and the Gulf Coast Reds open. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d...604300397/1071
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04-30-2006, 03:19 PM
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
Won't be long till he packs it in.
Sad.
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04-30-2006, 03:20 PM
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
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05-07-2006, 12:19 AM
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
It sure would be something neat to see him finally bounce back though wouldn't it? It's a shame to see kids with such talent never be able to fulfill their dreams in the bigs!
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05-08-2006, 10:32 AM
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
Mama don't let your babies throw curveballs.
Teach them the fastball and changeup and such. Curveballs look easy to throw but they'll get you sent home, To see the Doctor and get cut.
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05-08-2006, 01:55 PM
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The Lineups stink.
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
The second part doesn't ryme
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05-08-2006, 03:38 PM
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
Waylon and Willie could have made it work.
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05-08-2006, 04:47 PM
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
Too bad truth in advertising didn't apply to pitching prospects. He went down so fast, there is no way he wasn't hurting when he was drafted.
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05-08-2006, 08:22 PM
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Who knows, maybe he messed up his shoulder the day he fooled Johnny bench into thinking he was Tom Seaver! 
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05-08-2006, 09:21 PM
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Re: Update on Chris Gruler
The Gruler decision was something else, there was also Prince Fielder who of course the Reds were interested in and was the 3rd choice. They even admitted Kazmir would be quicker to the league, possibly as a franchise closer(which may end up being his best role).
I don't buy "The Reds couldn't afford" Kazmir line either. Dunn knew Kazmir personally and told the Reds "he would be signed" if drafted, if it meant waiting to sign during fiscal year 2003. I think that is a line the media uses to defend Jim Bowden who made the final decision to draft Gruler after the scouts were deadlocked. I don't cry a minute that Bowden and his subpar associates are gone. The Reds have had 2 dillies in a row. Hopefully Krivsky provides something more. |
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