And yet what the Reds have gotten in trades usually has been a win in the Reds column. Also, most of the time after the dust settles most find out the Reds did really good.Originally Posted by wheels
I remember the Cueto deal was panned by many when it first went down. I think most would do it again and again.
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I remember one time going out to the mound to talk with Bob Gibson. He told me to get back behind the batter, that the only thing I knew about pitching was that it was hard to hit.
Old school 1983 (06-28-2016),sdwagers (06-27-2016)
If I'm the Reds I'm not asking for salary relief. I agree to pay his 2016 salary. I want young talent in return.
I wouldn't say most of the time. The Frazier deal sure doesn't look too good. Nor does the Chapman deal
Depends on the trade though. They did very well in the Cueto and Leake trades during the 2015 season. Then crapped the bed this offseason with the Frazier and Chapman trades.
I guess 2-for-4 ain't bad. Batting .500.
Agreed. The Reds committed to paying Bruce's salary for the season, no reason not to send that much cash to the team Bruce is traded to.
Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. -- Carl Sagan (Pale Blue Dot)
Jury is still out with Frazier trade, although I would have preferred the package sent to LA. But Peraza looks like the real deal and Schebler hasn't failed enough in the majors to call him a bust yet. Wish the Reds would have kept Montas though, for sure.
Rookie Davis better win the Cy Young, though, or the Chapman trade will be a huge bust.
Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. -- Carl Sagan (Pale Blue Dot)
Chuckie (06-27-2016)
Cueto
Leake
Simon
Latos
Frazier - have you seen what he is doing? Don't just stare at th HR total
Tim McCarver: Baseball Quotes
I remember one time going out to the mound to talk with Bob Gibson. He told me to get back behind the batter, that the only thing I knew about pitching was that it was hard to hit.
Old school 1983 (06-27-2016),REDREAD (06-28-2016)
For those too lazy to look it up, Todd Frazier is currently rockin' a 201/302/449 triple slash line with a 104 OPS+
In other words - he is hitting poorly.
Old school 1983 (06-27-2016),REDREAD (06-28-2016),Rojo Rijo (06-28-2016)
He has 5 doubles on the year, hasn't hit one in over a month.
Kind of blows up the "Just keep him until the trade deadline to rebuild his value from last year's second half!" argument.
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
Donder (06-28-2016),REDREAD (06-28-2016),RedTeamGo! (06-27-2016)
The money is just another bargaining chip, but I agree with Sea Ray, the team should be willing to put it on the table. True, there's no point in the Reds picking up the tab if it doesn't improve the return. But some potential trading partners might be willing to give up talent but are hard-pressed budget-wise and simply can't make the trade at full cash fare. And sometimes kicking in money on the deal is for the specific purpose of buying/upgrading a prospect. Won't hurt my feelings if the Reds do exactly that.
Reading comprehension is not just an ability, it's a choice
I don't think Todd's ever left the derby. All he can seem to hit are HRs
Assembly Hall (06-28-2016),Z-Fly (06-28-2016)
I am unclear: are the Royals interested in Bruce?
cincy09 (06-28-2016),Revering4Blue (06-28-2016),westofyou (06-28-2016)
I actually laughed out loud. Was this post inspired by The Hangover squeal?
WHEN DOES IT STOP!?!?
It does seem that way. In 146 games (622 plate appearances) since the 2015 ASB/HR Derby, Todd has hit 31 HRs, but is slashing just .210/.288/.419
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
My hangover squeal is usually "UUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOWWWWWOOOOOUUUHHHHHHH"
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