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TRF · 02-23-2010, 12:33 PM

I was wondering who everyone thinks will be the #5 starter out of ST this year? Not a poll, and not who you WANT to be the #5, but who you think will get/win the job. It's definitely up for grabs on the surface. Here are the candidates:

Matt Maloney
Aroldis Chapman
Kip Wells
Justin Lehr
Micah Owings
Travis Wood
Mike Leake

I don't believe for a second that Lincoln is a candidate.

So who do YOU think wins the job?

Tom Servo · 02-23-2010, 12:35 PM

I think Maloney takes it.

savafan · 02-23-2010, 12:37 PM

I'm going with the darkhorse Chapman

TRF · 02-23-2010, 12:42 PM

remember, explain your choice

savafan · 02-23-2010, 12:44 PM

I just feel that the way Price gushes about Chapman, and how easier it would be for him to acclimate in Cincy, that he has more of an edge than we think

Degenerate39 · 02-23-2010, 12:46 PM

I think Wood will have a good spring training and earn the job for about half the season then Chapman takes over. A poll would also be nice

BRM · 02-23-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TRF

remember, explain your choice

Is "gut feeling" a good enough explanation?

Homer Bailey · 02-23-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by savafan

I just feel that the way Price gushes about Chapman, and how easier it would be for him to acclimate in Cincy, that he has more of an edge than we think

Based on Chapmans contract, I can think of millions of reasons why he won't be up before mid-May.

I'm going to go with Maloney. I think Owings makes the team in the bullpen/PH role, while Maloney comes in with a nice spring and takes the spot. Maybe the Reds can finagle the schedule the right way so that Maloney starts most of his games on the road? Is that even possible? I figure for any position, it would be the 5th starter that could possibly do that.

savafan · 02-23-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BRM

Is "gut feeling" a good enough explanation?

It is if you can provide documented proof of your gut being right in the past.

savafan · 02-23-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer Bailey

Based on Chapmans contract, I can think of millions of reasons why he won't be up before mid-May.

Based on this team needing a winning season in the not too distant future, I can think of 1 reason why Chapman's contract shouldn't stand in the way.

Homer Bailey · 02-23-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by savafan

Based on this team needing a winning season in the not too distant future, I can think of 1 reason why Chapman's contract shouldn't stand in the way.

What if it could end up costing the team $15 million? $15 million for 5 or 6 starts?

savafan · 02-23-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer Bailey

What if it could end up costing the team $15 million? $15 million for 5 or 6 starts?

I don't make those decisions, but we'll have to see in the spring if those who do feel that 5 or 6 wins could be the difference in the standings at the end of the year.

Degenerate39 · 02-23-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer Bailey

What if it could end up costing the team $15 million? $15 million for 5 or 6 starts?

I'll have to agree with you on this one. I think any of those starters could handle the 5th spot for 2 months while Chapman gets a little extra work in the minors.

Bumstead · 02-23-2010, 01:13 PM

I think Maloney will be handed the job if he pitches adequately during the spring. The Reds have to find out if he is good enough to invest in long term...of course it also gives Wood another 3 months to a full season in AAA. Maloney could be trade bait by June if Wood is pitching really well at AAA.

Bum

OnBaseMachine · 02-23-2010, 01:13 PM

I think Matt Maloney will win the fifth starter job out of spring training but Chapman will force his way into the majors by June.

02-23-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,678	Number 5 starter I was wondering who everyone thinks will be the #5 starter out of ST this year? Not a poll, and not who you WANT to be the #5, but who you think will get/win the job. It's definitely up for grabs on the surface. Here are the candidates: Matt Maloney Aroldis Chapman Kip Wells Justin Lehr Micah Owings Travis Wood Mike Leake I don't believe for a second that Lincoln is a candidate. So who do YOU think wins the job? __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar." Last edited by TRF; 02-23-2010 at 12:42 PM. Reason: Added some pitchers.

02-23-2010, 12:35 PM	#2
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,409	Re: Number 5 starter I think Maloney takes it. __________________ "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."

02-23-2010, 12:37 PM	#3
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Re: Number 5 starter I'm going with the darkhorse Chapman __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

02-23-2010, 12:42 PM	#4
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,678	Re: Number 5 starter remember, explain your choice __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

02-23-2010, 12:46 PM	#6
Degenerate39 Senor Votto Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,847	Re: Number 5 starter I think Wood will have a good spring training and earn the job for about half the season then Chapman takes over. A poll would also be nice __________________ Most Vottomatic Player

02-23-2010, 12:44 PM	#5
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Re: Number 5 starter I just feel that the way Price gushes about Chapman, and how easier it would be for him to acclimate in Cincy, that he has more of an edge than we think __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

02-23-2010, 01:13 PM	#14
Bumstead Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,267	Re: Number 5 starter I think Maloney will be handed the job if he pitches adequately during the spring. The Reds have to find out if he is good enough to invest in long term...of course it also gives Wood another 3 months to a full season in AAA. Maloney could be trade bait by June if Wood is pitching really well at AAA. Bum

02-23-2010, 01:13 PM	#15
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: Number 5 starter I think Matt Maloney will win the fifth starter job out of spring training but Chapman will force his way into the majors by June.

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