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thatcoolguy_22 · 01-28-2009, 09:00 AM

Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? I see all of these guys getting starts as injuries begin to happen but, who will get the lion's share of starts this year?

GoReds33 · 01-28-2009, 09:06 AM

I see the fifth starter being Micah Owings. I hate to say it, but him being the centerpiece of the trade involving Dunn automatically means that he will be given every oppertunity to prove himself. He is a good pitcher, with a good fastball, and some good off-speed pitches.

Now if the question was "Who Should Start the Year as the Fifth Starter?" Then I would go with Daryll Thompson. He has an electric fastball, and two nasty off-speed pitches. His change is already MLB quality, and his curve is very good.

thatcoolguy_22 · 01-28-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoReds33

Now if the question was "Who Should Start the Year as the Fifth Starter?" Then I would go with Daryll Thompson. He has an electric fastball, and two nasty off-speed pitches. His change is already MLB quality, and his curve is very good.

Everyone feel free to answer the question in this fashion if they like. Throw in a part 2 to your thread submission and say who you think would perform at the highest level as a SP in the 5th spot.

I would like to see Homer Bailey earn the role.

elfmanvt07 · 01-28-2009, 09:12 AM

I put in Ramon, although I think it's a tossup between he and Owings. I got to see Ramon pitch this past year, and I was impressed with the potential.

CRedsLarkin11 · 01-28-2009, 09:38 AM

I think it's Owings to lose. What a problem to have though, both Ramirez and Thompson are looming.

Biff Pocoroba · 01-28-2009, 10:01 AM

Phil Hughes

Casey · 01-28-2009, 04:34 PM

I think Owens has to be the favorite going in if he's healthy.

Orodle · 01-28-2009, 05:27 PM

Who do I think or who do I want? I want Owings as the 5th starter but have a feeling it will be Bailey.

Chris Sabowned · 01-28-2009, 05:45 PM

I'm guessing it will be Owings, but I'm still holding out that there's a chance that Homer comes out this spring and is lights out down in Florida. I'm still not ready to write him off completely.

flash · 01-28-2009, 07:14 PM

I still think something might happen with the Giants in Spring training. Depends on what Lowry, EE, Franciso, Alonso and and the pitchers mentioned in the poll. So I will say Lowry or Sanchez. How about that for a answer

Ghosts of 1990 · 01-28-2009, 10:29 PM

people are all over bailey.

Do you guys realize how bad Micah Owings was last year? He's going to be horrid in our ballpark.

mikemo14 · 01-28-2009, 11:26 PM

How about taking a minor league deal with Mulder for another arm in the 5th starter mix.

Roush's socks · 01-29-2009, 12:20 AM

Owings will have the job but if he blows it they have 3 other guys-Thompson, ramirez, and Bailey. So hopefully one of these guys is good.

Brucey · 01-29-2009, 02:28 PM

Starting out of the gate I think it will be Owings. but I think it will be a tight race between him, Bailey, and Ramirez with Ramirez getting the final nod.

gedred69 · 01-30-2009, 10:50 PM

Thompson has the best stuff, but has consistently shown to be fragile. It's Owings to lose it, or Homer/Ramirez to win it.

View Poll Results: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter?
Homer Bailey	21	13.55%
Ramon Ramirez	17	10.97%
Micah Owings	108	69.68%
Daryl Thompson	5	3.23%
Nick Masset	1	0.65%
Other (name him in thread below)	3	1.94%
Voters: 155. You may not vote on this poll

01-28-2009, 09:00 AM	#1
thatcoolguy_22 Battle Toad Historian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pyeongtaek, ROK Posts: 1,644	Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? I see all of these guys getting starts as injuries begin to happen but, who will get the lion's share of starts this year? __________________ A lil more east than most on this board.

01-28-2009, 09:12 AM	#4
elfmanvt07 a Red in Yankeetown Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY, NY Posts: 318	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? I put in Ramon, although I think it's a tossup between he and Owings. I got to see Ramon pitch this past year, and I was impressed with the potential. __________________ 2012 Reds record: 5-2 I look like a banker in this...

01-28-2009, 09:38 AM	#5
CRedsLarkin11 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 272	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? I think it's Owings to lose. What a problem to have though, both Ramirez and Thompson are looming.

01-28-2009, 10:01 AM	#6
Biff Pocoroba Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 176	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? Phil Hughes

01-28-2009, 04:34 PM	#7
Casey Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 58	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? I think Owens has to be the favorite going in if he's healthy.

01-28-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
Orodle Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 539	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? Who do I think or who do I want? I want Owings as the 5th starter but have a feeling it will be Bailey.

01-28-2009, 05:45 PM	#9
Chris Sabowned Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mt. Lookout Posts: 240	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? I'm guessing it will be Owings, but I'm still holding out that there's a chance that Homer comes out this spring and is lights out down in Florida. I'm still not ready to write him off completely. __________________ Reds 2010 NL Central Champs

01-28-2009, 07:14 PM	#10
flash Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 368	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? I still think something might happen with the Giants in Spring training. Depends on what Lowry, EE, Franciso, Alonso and and the pitchers mentioned in the poll. So I will say Lowry or Sanchez. How about that for a answer

01-28-2009, 10:29 PM	#11
Ghosts of 1990 The Future is Now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,885	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? people are all over bailey. Do you guys realize how bad Micah Owings was last year? He's going to be horrid in our ballpark. __________________ 2009 Attendance Record: 3-5 2010 Attendance Record: 2-9 2011 Attendance Record: 3-4 2012 Attendance Record: 3-4 2013 Attendance Record: 1-1

01-28-2009, 11:26 PM	#12
mikemo14 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: marietta,oh Posts: 201	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? How about taking a minor league deal with Mulder for another arm in the 5th starter mix.

01-29-2009, 12:20 AM	#13
Roush's socks Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 348	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? Owings will have the job but if he blows it they have 3 other guys-Thompson, ramirez, and Bailey. So hopefully one of these guys is good.

01-29-2009, 02:28 PM	#14
Brucey Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? Starting out of the gate I think it will be Owings. but I think it will be a tight race between him, Bailey, and Ramirez with Ramirez getting the final nod.

01-30-2009, 10:50 PM	#15
gedred69 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: way-east of cincinnati Posts: 1,158	Re: Who do you think will start the year as our 5th starter? Thompson has the best stuff, but has consistently shown to be fragile. It's Owings to lose it, or Homer/Ramirez to win it.

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