Mark Mulder anyone? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

nate · 10-29-2008, 05:46 PM

From Fay:

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The Reds will at least explore signing left-hander Mark Mulder, whose option was turned by the Cardinals last week. "I've got to see what the medical situation is," Jocketty said. "I traded for him and re-signed him. I obviously liked him."

Highlifeman21 · 10-29-2008, 05:50 PM

I wasn't aware that Mark Mulder could actually still throw a ball left-handed, much less pitch...

Matt700wlw · 10-29-2008, 05:52 PM

I don't see him doing much for this team.

OnBaseMachine · 10-29-2008, 05:55 PM

Also from Fay:

I talked to Walt Jocketty today to get a little pre-vacation update (my vacation, not his):

--The Reds have talked to agents for the David Weathers, Jerry Hairston Jr., Mike Lincoln, Javy Valentin and Jeremy Affeldt. They won't likely bring all five back.

"We're piecing things together," Jocketty said. "Nothing's imminent. We're seeing what their expectations are."

--Jocketty said the Reds "haven't discussed" pursuing Ken Griffey Jr., who option was reportedly turned down by the Chicago White Sox. I'd take that as a polite way of saying: "We're not interested."

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...cincinnati.com

Why even talk to the agent of Valentin? He's terrible, we don't need him.

westofyou · 10-29-2008, 05:56 PM

14 years ago:

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The Cincinnati Reds, still trying to sort out their starting rotation for next season, threw Jack Morris into the mix today. Cincinnati signed the 39-year-old right-hander to a $600,000, one-year contract that gives him the chance to earn another $1.4 million in performance bonuses based on innings pitched.

Spring~Fields · 10-29-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

--The Reds have talked to agents for the David Weathers, Jerry Hairston Jr., Mike Lincoln, Javy Valentin and Jeremy Affeldt. They won't likely bring all five back.

"We're piecing things together," Jocketty said. "Nothing's imminent. We're seeing what their expectations are."

I wish them all the best and hope that they each receive a better offer with another team.

The Reds, always trying to hang on to remnants from the past of a ship that has sailed and sank.

WMR · 10-29-2008, 07:37 PM

Why the hell would you be talking to Javy Valentin's agent? WHY

Highlifeman21 · 10-29-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS

Why the hell would you be talking to Javy Valentin's agent? WHY

To make sure Javy has all his personal belongings removed from GABP and any other Reds facilities.

RedsManRick · 10-29-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS

Why the hell would you be talking to Javy Valentin's agent? WHY

The Devil you know...?

HokieRed · 10-29-2008, 07:46 PM

I suspect talking to Javy's agent is no more than courtesy. Javy's agent calls, says, "Hey Walt, let's have lunch etc.", Walt says ok. He may have to deal with this guy again, there's no reason to bad mouth Javy while the guy's still trying to catch on with another team etc. I wouldn't take it as meaning anything whatsoever.

WMR · 10-29-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieRed

I suspect talking to Javy's agent is no more than courtesy. Javy's agent calls, says, "Hey Walt, let's have lunch etc.", Walt says ok. He may have to deal with this guy again, there's no reason to bad mouth Javy while the guy's still trying to catch on with another team etc. I wouldn't take it as meaning anything whatsoever.

I've been a Reds fan for too long...

as they say, "I'm from Missouri."

Strikes Out Looking · 10-29-2008, 08:13 PM

Even if they don't plan on resigning Javy, it is good business to talk to his agent--he probably represents other players, and one day, the Reds may want to sign one of them--therefore, it's just good sense to talk to be on good terms with Javy's agent.

As for Mulder, I'd kick all the tires and make sure the contract is incentive laden.

Tom Servo · 10-29-2008, 09:11 PM

hey, he was good in 2005.

Ltlabner · 10-29-2008, 09:17 PM

When did this Mulder guy start playing baseball?

Chip R · 10-29-2008, 09:18 PM

I can't see the Reds risking the wrath of all their female fans by not re-signing Javy.

10-29-2008, 05:50 PM	#2
Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? I wasn't aware that Mark Mulder could actually still throw a ball left-handed, much less pitch...

10-29-2008, 05:52 PM	#3
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,130	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? I don't see him doing much for this team. __________________ An excited shade of Red

10-29-2008, 05:55 PM	#4
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? Also from Fay: I talked to Walt Jocketty today to get a little pre-vacation update (my vacation, not his): --The Reds have talked to agents for the David Weathers, Jerry Hairston Jr., Mike Lincoln, Javy Valentin and Jeremy Affeldt. They won't likely bring all five back. "We're piecing things together," Jocketty said. "Nothing's imminent. We're seeing what their expectations are." --Jocketty said the Reds "haven't discussed" pursuing Ken Griffey Jr., who option was reportedly turned down by the Chicago White Sox. I'd take that as a polite way of saying: "We're not interested." http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...cincinnati.com Why even talk to the agent of Valentin? He's terrible, we don't need him. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

10-29-2008, 07:46 PM	#10
HokieRed Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,052	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? I suspect talking to Javy's agent is no more than courtesy. Javy's agent calls, says, "Hey Walt, let's have lunch etc.", Walt says ok. He may have to deal with this guy again, there's no reason to bad mouth Javy while the guy's still trying to catch on with another team etc. I wouldn't take it as meaning anything whatsoever.

10-29-2008, 08:13 PM	#12
Strikes Out Looking Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,266	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? Even if they don't plan on resigning Javy, it is good business to talk to his agent--he probably represents other players, and one day, the Reds may want to sign one of them--therefore, it's just good sense to talk to be on good terms with Javy's agent. As for Mulder, I'd kick all the tires and make sure the contract is incentive laden.

10-29-2008, 09:11 PM	#13
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,409	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? hey, he was good in 2005. __________________ "Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

10-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#14
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? When did this Mulder guy start playing baseball? __________________ 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

10-29-2008, 09:18 PM	#15
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,221	Re: Mark Mulder anyone? I can't see the Reds risking the wrath of all their female fans by not re-signing Javy. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

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