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Ltlabner · 04-05-2007, 08:15 PM

During todays pregame show on 700wlw Johnny Bench was interviewed. He commented several times that carying three catchers was not "part of our plan". He mentioned the injury situation and implied that because of them, Moeller was bought north. Otherwise, his comments left the general impression that there would not have been three catchers/Moeller on the team if the powers that be had their druthers.

His comments left me wondering...

1) Who's injury neccesitated carying Moeller? Deno's? Norris Hopper? Someone else whom I am forgeting?

2) Should I buy this or is it hot air?

3) When did Bench become part of the decision making process for roster creation?

reds44 · 04-05-2007, 08:17 PM

It was probably Norris' and Deno's injuries. When Hopper gets back, I think he will come north.

Krvisky is trying to trade for an outfielder, IMHO.

Redlegs · 04-05-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ltlabner

3) When did Bench become part of the decision making process for roster creation?

Johnny Bench has been a consultant for the Reds for many years. They probably value his opinion very much, as they should, IMO.

TeamBoone · 04-05-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by reds44

It was probably Norris' and Deno's injuries. When Hopper gets back, I think he will come north.

Krvisky is trying to trade for an outfielder, IMHO.

I don't think that what Abner meant when asking the question.

My interpretation was that he wanted to know why those injured players necessitated carrying a third catcher when there are better players available to fill the injury void.

reds44 · 04-05-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamBoone

I don't think that what Abner meant when asking the question.

My interpretation was that he wanted to know why those injured players necessitated carrying a third catcher when there are better players available to fill the injury void.

Like who exactly?

bucksfan2 · 04-06-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by reds44

Like who exactly?

Its the opening day roster. If I remember correctly Andy Abad made the opening day roster last year.

sonny · 04-06-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bucksfan2

Its the opening day roster. If I remember correctly Andy Abad made the opening day roster last year.

He "earned" the right with his hitting last spring.

1 Tool Player · 04-06-2007, 09:39 AM

I like the sound of "Moeller on Bench" better...

REDREAD · 04-06-2007, 09:41 AM

Hard to fault the Reds for adding Moeller when Hopper and Deno went down.
I honestly can't think of anyone in the organization who would be better than Moeller, because we are that thin in position players.

With Bray, Milton, and Maj on the DL as well, there were plenty of extra pitcher slots as well.

sonny · 04-06-2007, 09:42 AM

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I like the sound of "Moeller on Bench" better...

Wonderful first Post! can someone give this dood rep?

BRM · 04-06-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by REDREAD

Hard to fault the Reds for adding Moeller when Hopper and Deno went down.
I honestly can't think of anyone in the organization who would be better than Moeller, because we are that thin in position players.

With Bray, Milton, and Maj on the DL as well, there were plenty of extra pitcher slots as well.

The other options were Crosby, Bellhorn, and Wise. Not much to choose from is there?

5DOLLAR-BLEACHERBUM · 04-06-2007, 10:09 AM

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The other options were Crosby, Bellhorn, and Wise. Not much to choose from is there?

Maybe Votto for a couple of weeks?

BRM · 04-06-2007, 10:19 AM

I don't think they want Votto in Cincinnati until he's ready to be a regular starter.

REDREAD · 04-06-2007, 11:38 AM

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The other options were Crosby, Bellhorn, and Wise. Not much to choose from is there?

Yeah, I forgot about all three of those guys. That's the high esteem I hold them in.

But thanks for filling that in. I honestly couldn't even think of the other options.

BRM · 04-06-2007, 11:40 AM

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Yeah, I forgot about all three of those guys. That's the high esteem I hold them in.

But thanks for filling that in. I honestly couldn't even think of the other options.

Well, you said the Reds were thin in position players. I was just helping you make that point.

04-05-2007, 08:15 PM	#1
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Bench on Moeller During todays pregame show on 700wlw Johnny Bench was interviewed. He commented several times that carying three catchers was not "part of our plan". He mentioned the injury situation and implied that because of them, Moeller was bought north. Otherwise, his comments left the general impression that there would not have been three catchers/Moeller on the team if the powers that be had their druthers. His comments left me wondering... 1) Who's injury neccesitated carying Moeller? Deno's? Norris Hopper? Someone else whom I am forgeting? 2) Should I buy this or is it hot air? 3) When did Bench become part of the decision making process for roster creation? __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate Last edited by Ltlabner; 04-05-2007 at 08:18 PM.

04-05-2007, 08:17 PM	#2
reds44 #TheReturn Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 23,673	Re: Bench on Moller It was probably Norris' and Deno's injuries. When Hopper gets back, I think he will come north. Krvisky is trying to trade for an outfielder, IMHO.

04-06-2007, 09:39 AM	#8
1 Tool Player Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 18	Re: Bench on Moeller I like the sound of "Moeller on Bench" better...

04-06-2007, 09:41 AM	#9
REDREAD Where's my chair? Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,807	Re: Bench on Moeller Hard to fault the Reds for adding Moeller when Hopper and Deno went down. I honestly can't think of anyone in the organization who would be better than Moeller, because we are that thin in position players. With Bray, Milton, and Maj on the DL as well, there were plenty of extra pitcher slots as well. __________________ Thank you Walt and Bob for going for it in 2012 AND 2013! Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!

04-06-2007, 10:19 AM	#13
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Re: Bench on Moeller I don't think they want Votto in Cincinnati until he's ready to be a regular starter.

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