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camisadelgolf · 10-23-2006, 11:23 AM

I'm not asking which catcher will put up the best stats. I'm basically asking, "What needs to be done to provide the Reds with the best situation from a franchise standpoint?"

dunner13 · 10-23-2006, 11:27 AM

Get rid of larue, let ross start. If he struggles after a month or so then let him split time with valentine. Larue makes way to much money that could be better spent on pitching. I think the production of ross/valentine would at least match if not exceed larue, so we dont need him. We do need a closer and a starter though.

Spring~Fields · 10-23-2006, 11:54 AM

I wish they would be able to find a better catcher than any of the three.

Degenerate39 · 10-23-2006, 12:04 PM

Id rather have Ross or a better catcher

George Anderson · 10-23-2006, 12:16 PM

Keep Ross for sure

If its not broke why fix it??

camisadelgolf · 10-23-2006, 12:30 PM

I accidentally voted for trading LaRue. I meant to pick Ross. My reasoning is that I think he and LaRue will put up pretty much the same stats next year, and we could get a lot more in a trade for Ross than LaRue.

Degenerate39 · 10-23-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by camisadelgolf

I accidentally voted for trading LaRue. I meant to pick Ross. My reasoning is that I think he and LaRue will put up pretty much the same stats next year, and we could get a lot more in a trade for Ross than LaRue.

I accidentally voted for Ross and meant to pick LaRue so it balances out.

NJReds · 10-23-2006, 01:00 PM

If they can trade LaRue and his $5M salary, it would benefit the team more than dumping either of the other two.

redsmetz · 10-23-2006, 02:46 PM

Personally I would have preferred one more option, i.e. trade either LaRue or Ross. I know we can't keep all three, it doesn't make any sense, so I'd be open to whichever brings the most value in a trade.

SeeinRed · 10-23-2006, 02:52 PM

Ross has the highest value he may ever have. He had a great season. Who knows if he'll ever be able to repeat it. If you were going to trade LaRue, the beginning of the season would have been the time to do it. Now his value is much lower. It would probably benifit the club in the future to trade Ross. If the Reds were shooting for a championship next year, then yeah, you get rid of LaRue and his contract if you can to free up some money. Considering that the Reds have too many holes to fill for that to happen, you trade Ross and look for a catcher for the future. For those of you who think that Ross is the catcher of the future, he isn't exactly young.

Redsland · 10-23-2006, 03:19 PM

Sell high on Ross if you can, dump LaRue if you must.

BRM · 10-23-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsland

Sell high on Ross if you can, dump LaRue if you must.

That's my thought on it.

RedsManRick · 10-23-2006, 03:28 PM

In terms of likely performance next year versus potential return in a trade, I trade Ross. His defense is shaky and he won't hit like that again. If you can find somebody who think he can, you move him. Redsland hit the nail on the head.

Highlifeman21 · 10-25-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NJReds

If they can trade LaRue and his $5M salary, it would benefit the team more than dumping either of the other two.

While LaRue has enjoyed higher career norms than either Valentin or Ross, he does seem to be on the declining side of 32. At $5M, I don't want to watch a declining LaRue. I'd rather enjoy the Ross/Valentin platoon for under $2M per year.

Take that $3M and spend wisely Wayne.

View Poll Results: Which makes the most sense for the organization?
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Keep all three	1	2.33%
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10-23-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Another Thread About the Catching Situation I'm not asking which catcher will put up the best stats. I'm basically asking, "What needs to be done to provide the Reds with the best situation from a franchise standpoint?"

10-23-2006, 11:27 AM	#2
dunner13 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 589	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation Get rid of larue, let ross start. If he struggles after a month or so then let him split time with valentine. Larue makes way to much money that could be better spent on pitching. I think the production of ross/valentine would at least match if not exceed larue, so we dont need him. We do need a closer and a starter though.

10-23-2006, 11:54 AM	#3
Spring~Fields Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,630	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation I wish they would be able to find a better catcher than any of the three.

10-23-2006, 12:04 PM	#4
Degenerate39 Senor Votto Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,847	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation Id rather have Ross or a better catcher

10-23-2006, 12:16 PM	#5
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,117	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation Keep Ross for sure If its not broke why fix it??

10-23-2006, 12:30 PM	#6
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation I accidentally voted for trading LaRue. I meant to pick Ross. My reasoning is that I think he and LaRue will put up pretty much the same stats next year, and we could get a lot more in a trade for Ross than LaRue.

10-23-2006, 01:00 PM	#8
NJReds Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 5,408	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation If they can trade LaRue and his $5M salary, it would benefit the team more than dumping either of the other two.

10-23-2006, 02:46 PM	#9
redsmetz Redsmetz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winton Place Posts: 10,449	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation Personally I would have preferred one more option, i.e. trade either LaRue or Ross. I know we can't keep all three, it doesn't make any sense, so I'd be open to whichever brings the most value in a trade.

10-23-2006, 02:52 PM	#10
SeeinRed Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,182	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation Ross has the highest value he may ever have. He had a great season. Who knows if he'll ever be able to repeat it. If you were going to trade LaRue, the beginning of the season would have been the time to do it. Now his value is much lower. It would probably benifit the club in the future to trade Ross. If the Reds were shooting for a championship next year, then yeah, you get rid of LaRue and his contract if you can to free up some money. Considering that the Reds have too many holes to fill for that to happen, you trade Ross and look for a catcher for the future. For those of you who think that Ross is the catcher of the future, he isn't exactly young.

10-23-2006, 03:19 PM	#11
Redsland You know his story Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 7,713	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation Sell high on Ross if you can, dump LaRue if you must. __________________ Makes all the routine posts.

10-23-2006, 03:28 PM	#13
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,913	Re: Another Thread About the Catching Situation In terms of likely performance next year versus potential return in a trade, I trade Ross. His defense is shaky and he won't hit like that again. If you can find somebody who think he can, you move him. Redsland hit the nail on the head. __________________ 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.

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