Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Spring~Fields · 11-01-2006, 01:15 PM

"Should fans assume that the Reds will be just as aggressive in pursuing players this winter as they were in targeting two national broadcasters?"

"Absolutely," Castellini said, without hesitation. "Absolutely."

Source:
http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs....611010333/1027

Points:

1.) Should fans assume
2.) Reds will be just as aggressive in pursuing players
3.)Absolutely
4.)Castellini said

I am a fan, and I am assuming, in trust and good faith that the Reds and Mr. Bob Castellini will aggressively pursue, attempt to obtain, players in the highest quality that the market makes available to the Reds organization, just as they have presented and implied that they did in seeking broadcasting talent.

How do the rest of you interpret the quote above and do you believe it credible?

BRM · 11-01-2006, 01:17 PM

I just hope they aggressively pursue players that project to add value.

Spring~Fields · 11-01-2006, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRM

I just hope they aggressively pursue players that project to add value.

Well I do also, and he is also quoted as having challenged or charged Mr. Krivsky to achieve that in having reportedly said;

"I'll just throw this out to Wayne Krivsky," the Reds' CEO said at a Tuesday afternoon press conference. "If you can put together as good a team on the field as John Allen has put together in the broadcasting booths, we'll be in the World Series next year."

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs....611010333/1027

redsfan30 · 11-01-2006, 01:22 PM

I absolutely believe Castellini will allow Krivsky to go after the best. He's done nothing so far to make me believe otherwise.

Redsland · 11-01-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsfan30

I absolutely believe Castellini will allow Krivsky to go after the best. He's done nothing so far to make me believe otherwise.

Same here.

I love how the reporter said that Castellini responded "without hesitation." He wants a winner, period. No equivocation.

MartyFan · 11-01-2006, 01:35 PM

I love being a Reds fan!

BRM · 11-01-2006, 01:37 PM

Wayne and Bob are going to have their work cut out for them if they intend to truly go after the Zito and Maddux types.

vaticanplum · 11-01-2006, 01:49 PM

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Johnny Footstool · 11-01-2006, 02:04 PM

Sounds good, Bob. Now make good on your promises.

harangatang · 11-01-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsfan30

I absolutely believe Castellini will allow Krivsky to go after the best. He's done nothing so far to make me believe otherwise.

You're absolutely right. People often forget that Castellini/Krivsky only had the end of the offseason last year and still came up with some good acquistions (Arroyo, Hatteberg). They have alot of work to do, but I am encouraged that the Reds are at least trying to make this organization respectable again.

TeamSelig · 11-01-2006, 02:07 PM

So does this mean we're getting Zito? What other big names are out there?

penantboundreds · 11-01-2006, 02:09 PM

juan pierre please...i know you guys probably will hate this post but he is such an asset to a baseball team

Spring~Fields · 11-01-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamSelig

What other big names are out there?

Quite a few, and or at least enough to more than adequately fill the holes.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=st&type=lgns

penantboundreds · 11-01-2006, 02:15 PM

is there a post somewhere here to tell me how this posting process works? it sounds like a god awful way of determining who should "win the rights to negotiate" with the player....why cant these players be bought by MLB with the luxury tax and thrown into the mlb draft?

GAC · 11-01-2006, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penantboundreds

juan pierre please...i know you guys probably will hate this post but he is such an asset to a baseball team

He wasn't to the Cubs in '06.

No Thank you. Let someone else overpay for this guy's services and .330 OB%. He's making 6 MIL/yr now. Who knows what he'll get in the off-season.

WE NEED PITCHING!..... focus people focus.

11-01-2006, 01:15 PM	#1
Spring~Fields Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,630	Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume "Should fans assume that the Reds will be just as aggressive in pursuing players this winter as they were in targeting two national broadcasters?" "Absolutely," Castellini said, without hesitation. "Absolutely." Source: http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs....611010333/1027 Points: 1.) Should fans assume 2.) Reds will be just as aggressive in pursuing players 3.)Absolutely 4.)Castellini said I am a fan, and I am assuming, in trust and good faith that the Reds and Mr. Bob Castellini will aggressively pursue, attempt to obtain, players in the highest quality that the market makes available to the Reds organization, just as they have presented and implied that they did in seeking broadcasting talent. How do the rest of you interpret the quote above and do you believe it credible? Last edited by Spring~Fields; 11-01-2006 at 01:19 PM.

11-01-2006, 01:17 PM	#2
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume I just hope they aggressively pursue players that project to add value.

11-01-2006, 01:22 PM	#4
redsfan30 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,545	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume I absolutely believe Castellini will allow Krivsky to go after the best. He's done nothing so far to make me believe otherwise. __________________ "Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill

11-01-2006, 01:35 PM	#6
MartyFan You're soaking in it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,335	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume I love being a Reds fan! __________________ "Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."

11-01-2006, 01:37 PM	#7
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume Wayne and Bob are going to have their work cut out for them if they intend to truly go after the Zito and Maddux types.

11-01-2006, 01:49 PM	#8
vaticanplum Has big taste Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,704	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume < ------------------------------- __________________ There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.

11-01-2006, 02:04 PM	#9
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,664	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume Sounds good, Bob. Now make good on your promises. __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

11-01-2006, 02:07 PM	#11
TeamSelig Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,727	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume So does this mean we're getting Zito? What other big names are out there?

11-01-2006, 02:09 PM	#12
penantboundreds Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 859	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume juan pierre please...i know you guys probably will hate this post but he is such an asset to a baseball team __________________ For Love of the Game "If you aren't first; you're last"

11-01-2006, 02:15 PM	#14
penantboundreds Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 859	Re: Mr. Castellini Reportedly, Said The Fans Should Assume is there a post somewhere here to tell me how this posting process works? it sounds like a god awful way of determining who should "win the rights to negotiate" with the player....why cant these players be bought by MLB with the luxury tax and thrown into the mlb draft? __________________ For Love of the Game "If you aren't first; you're last"

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