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eastkyred · 03-04-2009, 11:17 AM

It seems to me that there are only 4 spots up for grabs for the opening day roster. (assuming everyone is healthy. Could easily turn in to 5 or 6 depending on the status of Bray and Gonzalez) Assume for now, they are healthy. With 13 everyday players, 5 starters, and 7 bullpen arms we can assume:
everyday - Bruce, Taveras, Votto, Phillips, Gonzalez, EE, Hernandez, Hairston, Dickerson, Hannigan, and Keppinger.

Starters - Cueto, Harang, Arroyo, Volquez

Relief - Cordero, Burton, Weathers, Bray, Rhodes, Lincoln

That leaves 2 bench spots, 1 starter, and 1 relief man(probably long). Who do you guys see gettings these spots? Who are you pulling for?

I'd like to see Gomes and Ward fill the bench spots. (left and right handed power, also Gomes getting some starts in left against left-handed pitching)
Bailey or Owings is going to get the 5th spot in the rotation. If bailey gets it, I think Owings will still make the team out of the bullpen. If Owings wins the starting spot, I could see Masset getting that long relief role with Bailey going to AAA.

Jerome · 03-04-2009, 12:14 PM

Owings, Gomes, Ward, Little Norris Hopper

http://jeromesredscare.blogspot.com/...rediction.html

redhawk61 · 03-04-2009, 12:22 PM

I will actually say Bray starts the year on the DL, and Herrea gets his lefty spot to start the year.

Bailey in the rotation, Owings in the pen. Gomes and Nix(my surprise) off the bench

Cincyfan4ever · 03-04-2009, 12:32 PM

What about Ramon Hernandez? Wouldn't he start over Hannigan?

Cant Touch This · 03-04-2009, 12:55 PM

I could see Dusty keeping Jacque Jones over Hopper.

Captain Hook · 03-04-2009, 12:58 PM

I'd like to see Gomes and Ward fill the bench spots. (left and right handed power, also Gomes getting some starts in left against left-handed pitching)
Bailey or Owings is going to get the 5th spot in the rotation. If bailey gets it, I think Owings will still make the team out of the bullpen. If Owings wins the starting spot, I could see Masset getting that long relief role with Bailey going to AAA.[/QUOTE]

This is just about how I see it unfolding.Gomes imo is just about a lock considering it looks like he will now not only see time in the OF but be the back up at 1B.Ward seems like he would be a nice fit taking over Javies spot pinch hitting but seeing little time in the field.I think Baily wins the 5th spot and Owing goes to the pen.

Nasty_Boy · 03-04-2009, 01:09 PM

Why keep Norris? He and Willy are the same player. Keep a guy like Ward that gives something different. We need a little diversity.

schmidty622 · 03-04-2009, 01:16 PM

Also Ward and Gomes are the only guys that can play a little 1st base if Votto needs a rest.

Nasty_Boy · 03-04-2009, 02:52 PM

Well Gomes is trying to play 1st base. The other day was the first time he had played the position in a game. I would think Kepp would be better served as a RH replacement if the need should arise...hopefully it doesn't.

eastkyred · 03-04-2009, 05:15 PM

I cant see how Ward isn't kept. Without him, we litterally have no left handed bats off the bench on the days Dickerson starts. He also, as Redsfever09 said, requires very few, if any, starts. He's a pro pinch hitter, and that's the role he is used to playing.

03-04-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
eastkyred Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 188	Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster It seems to me that there are only 4 spots up for grabs for the opening day roster. (assuming everyone is healthy. Could easily turn in to 5 or 6 depending on the status of Bray and Gonzalez) Assume for now, they are healthy. With 13 everyday players, 5 starters, and 7 bullpen arms we can assume: everyday - Bruce, Taveras, Votto, Phillips, Gonzalez, EE, Hernandez, Hairston, Dickerson, Hannigan, and Keppinger. Starters - Cueto, Harang, Arroyo, Volquez Relief - Cordero, Burton, Weathers, Bray, Rhodes, Lincoln That leaves 2 bench spots, 1 starter, and 1 relief man(probably long). Who do you guys see gettings these spots? Who are you pulling for? I'd like to see Gomes and Ward fill the bench spots. (left and right handed power, also Gomes getting some starts in left against left-handed pitching) Bailey or Owings is going to get the 5th spot in the rotation. If bailey gets it, I think Owings will still make the team out of the bullpen. If Owings wins the starting spot, I could see Masset getting that long relief role with Bailey going to AAA. Last edited by eastkyred; 03-04-2009 at 11:20 AM.

03-04-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
Jerome Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 180	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster Owings, Gomes, Ward, Little Norris Hopper http://jeromesredscare.blogspot.com/...rediction.html

03-04-2009, 12:22 PM	#3
redhawk61 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,064	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster I will actually say Bray starts the year on the DL, and Herrea gets his lefty spot to start the year. Bailey in the rotation, Owings in the pen. Gomes and Nix(my surprise) off the bench

03-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#4
Cincyfan4ever Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster What about Ramon Hernandez? Wouldn't he start over Hannigan?

03-04-2009, 12:55 PM	#5
Cant Touch This WMFP Commish Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 583	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster I could see Dusty keeping Jacque Jones over Hopper. __________________ A flute with no holes is not a flute. A doughnut with no holes is a danish. -- Zen Philosopher Basho

03-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#6
Captain Hook Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 2,039	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster I'd like to see Gomes and Ward fill the bench spots. (left and right handed power, also Gomes getting some starts in left against left-handed pitching) Bailey or Owings is going to get the 5th spot in the rotation. If bailey gets it, I think Owings will still make the team out of the bullpen. If Owings wins the starting spot, I could see Masset getting that long relief role with Bailey going to AAA.[/QUOTE] This is just about how I see it unfolding.Gomes imo is just about a lock considering it looks like he will now not only see time in the OF but be the back up at 1B.Ward seems like he would be a nice fit taking over Javies spot pinch hitting but seeing little time in the field.I think Baily wins the 5th spot and Owing goes to the pen. __________________

03-04-2009, 01:09 PM	#7
Nasty_Boy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1st Place... Finally Posts: 1,129	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster Why keep Norris? He and Willy are the same player. Keep a guy like Ward that gives something different. We need a little diversity. __________________ I know a lot of people are talking about his on-base percentage (.308 in 2008), but I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage. - Our Beloved Manager

03-04-2009, 01:16 PM	#8
schmidty622 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,118	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster Also Ward and Gomes are the only guys that can play a little 1st base if Votto needs a rest. __________________ @#$% my @#$%^*&

03-04-2009, 02:52 PM	#9
Nasty_Boy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1st Place... Finally Posts: 1,129	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster Well Gomes is trying to play 1st base. The other day was the first time he had played the position in a game. I would think Kepp would be better served as a RH replacement if the need should arise...hopefully it doesn't. __________________ I know a lot of people are talking about his on-base percentage (.308 in 2008), but I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage. - Our Beloved Manager

03-04-2009, 05:15 PM	#10
eastkyred Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 188	Re: Last Few Spots for Opening Day Roster I cant see how Ward isn't kept. Without him, we litterally have no left handed bats off the bench on the days Dickerson starts. He also, as Redsfever09 said, requires very few, if any, starts. He's a pro pinch hitter, and that's the role he is used to playing.

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