Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Ron Madden · 02-05-2010, 04:30 AM

Here's your chance to name the one Reds player you believe will step up and really make a name for himself with a break out season in 2010.

Jay Bruce and Homer Bailey seem to be wise choices.

I'm gonna go out on limb and pick Chris Dickerson. The only thing that worries me is Dusty giving Dickerson a fair chance.

Who do you think it will be?

Team Clark · 02-05-2010, 05:08 AM

Votto and Stubbs. Votto will be top 10 in MVP and Stubbs could win ROY.

mth123 · 02-05-2010, 05:34 AM

Homer Bailey. See Edinson Volquez of 2008 as an example.

Micah Owings as a middle reliever. See Nick Masset 2009 as an example.

No one on offense. Votto stands alone again.

redsmetz · 02-05-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Clark

Votto and Stubbs. Votto will be top 10 in MVP and Stubbs could win ROY.

I hope does well enough for that consideration, but unfortunately he's not eligible. He had 180 AB's last season. Since he had more than 130 AB's, he's not longer eligible for the ROY award.

reds1869 · 02-05-2010, 08:08 AM

My vote goes to Homer. He might not be as dominant as the end of 2009, but he will be close and will establish himself as our first true ace in a long time by September.

PuffyPig · 02-05-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Clark

Votto and Stubbs. Votto will be top 10 in MVP and Stubbs could win ROY.

I think Votto has already broken out. An .874 OPS in 2008 and a .981 OPS in 2009 would suggest he's a pretty competent player already.

IowaRed · 02-05-2010, 08:27 AM

Bruce makes sense and is the safer bet but since it's just a guess I'm going with Frazier-if he's given the opportunity

RedsManRick · 02-05-2010, 08:36 AM

It's the easy/obvious answer, but I'm going with Bruce. I think he'll be a borderline all-star.

nate · 02-05-2010, 08:44 AM

I don't have any reason other than hope to back this up but I think Wlad might put it together. Otherwise, Bruce.

hebroncougar · 02-05-2010, 09:09 AM

I'll say Cueto (big time, something like a 3.00 ERA, 17 wins), and Bruce will hit around 280ish with 33 HR.

TRF · 02-05-2010, 09:28 AM

Not superstar numbers, but my pick is Matt Maloney. Sub 4.00 ERA, 175 IP. If he really has developed a sinker, He's going to surprise a lot of people.

Hoosier Red · 02-05-2010, 09:34 AM

If Matt Maloney has a sub 4 ERA the Reds will win the division.

Blimpie · 02-05-2010, 11:03 AM

#1 Cueto
#2 Stubbs

marcshoe · 02-05-2010, 11:21 AM

Bruce. The numbers say he's due to break out.

I also think Chapman will force the club's hand before the season's very old and could break out in a big way.

Homer looked very solid at the end of the year and should continue that trend. He's for real now.

Votto has already broken out, imho, and will continue to produce.

Look for breakout minor league seasons from Leake and Francisco that will put them in Cincy by the end of July.

Team Clark · 02-05-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by redsmetz

I hope does well enough for that consideration, but unfortunately he's not eligible. He had 180 AB's last season. Since he had more than 130 AB's, he's not longer eligible for the ROY award.

I don't know what made me think he didn't have that many AB's. Oh well.

Here's hoping he has a breakout year anyway.

02-05-2010, 05:34 AM	#3
mth123 The Big Dog Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12,690	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? Homer Bailey. See Edinson Volquez of 2008 as an example. Micah Owings as a middle reliever. See Nick Masset 2009 as an example. No one on offense. Votto stands alone again. __________________ "All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS

02-05-2010, 08:08 AM	#5
reds1869 We Need Our Myths Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlooking GABP Posts: 4,163	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? My vote goes to Homer. He might not be as dominant as the end of 2009, but he will be close and will establish himself as our first true ace in a long time by September.

02-05-2010, 08:27 AM	#7
IowaRed I can do the Hully Gully Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,088	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? Bruce makes sense and is the safer bet but since it's just a guess I'm going with Frazier-if he's given the opportunity __________________ More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.

02-05-2010, 08:36 AM	#8
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,920	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? It's the easy/obvious answer, but I'm going with Bruce. I think he'll be a borderline all-star. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

02-05-2010, 08:44 AM	#9
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,776	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? I don't have any reason other than hope to back this up but I think Wlad might put it together. Otherwise, Bruce. __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

02-05-2010, 04:30 AM	#1
Ron Madden Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,815	Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? Here's your chance to name the one Reds player you believe will step up and really make a name for himself with a break out season in 2010. Jay Bruce and Homer Bailey seem to be wise choices. I'm gonna go out on limb and pick Chris Dickerson. The only thing that worries me is Dusty giving Dickerson a fair chance. Who do you think it will be?

02-05-2010, 09:09 AM	#10
hebroncougar Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,017	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? I'll say Cueto (big time, something like a 3.00 ERA, 17 wins), and Bruce will hit around 280ish with 33 HR.

02-05-2010, 09:28 AM	#11
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,680	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? Not superstar numbers, but my pick is Matt Maloney. Sub 4.00 ERA, 175 IP. If he really has developed a sinker, He's going to surprise a lot of people. __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

02-05-2010, 09:34 AM	#12
Hoosier Red Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,854	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? If Matt Maloney has a sub 4 ERA the Reds will win the division. __________________ When people say that I don’t know what I’m talking about when it comes to sports or writing, I think: Man, you should see me in the rest of my life. ---Joe Posnanski

02-05-2010, 11:03 AM	#13
Blimpie Joe Oliver love-child Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,853	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? #1 Cueto #2 Stubbs __________________ "Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY

02-05-2010, 11:21 AM	#14
marcshoe Ex-tixe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just past Mars Posts: 4,471	Re: Who Has A Break Out Season 2010? Bruce. The numbers say he's due to break out. I also think Chapman will force the club's hand before the season's very old and could break out in a big way. Homer looked very solid at the end of the year and should continue that trend. He's for real now. Votto has already broken out, imho, and will continue to produce. Look for breakout minor league seasons from Leake and Francisco that will put them in Cincy by the end of July. __________________ At the Edge of the Woods Preview Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down. --Ray Bradbury

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