To actually say something about Carpenter, he had an impressive season in 2019 in a tough environment for pitchers (the PCL). 1.63 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 38.2 innings.
Wouldn't be shocked if he won a bullpen spot with a good spring if the new pitching regime is high on him, but that's easier said than done.
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
Powel Crosley (12-21-2019),Revering4Blue (12-22-2019),Ron Madden (12-21-2019)
And yet here you are, emerging from your winter husk to contribute...this.Originally Posted by SteelSD
We're on prospect number ten by the way.
(Referring to Jack Hannahan signing with a Korean team)
Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
-RichRed
Actually, I opened up the thread because I recognized the name "David Carpenter" as being a Major League contributor from a few years back and was curious about the signing. In fact, I appreciate that klw would post a thread about it, and respect the time and research he put into posting it. It's an interesting comeback story for a guy who actually posted decent numbers in the Show last time around.
I then saw repeated attempts to derail the thread starting with post #2, which resulted in someone getting some egg on their face. I'm gonna' reserve the right to have a little fun with that. Pardon me for posting the same thing as Patrick while using fewer words. I'm glad you're having fun with the voting in the minors, but do I really have to explain that posting "Prospect #372" is equal to saying "David Carpenter isn't a prospect?"
Jeezuz...
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"The single most important thing for a hitter is to get a good pitch to hit. A good hitter can hit a pitch that’s over the plate three times better than a great hitter with a ball in a tough spot.”
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Patrick Bateman (12-21-2019),Revering4Blue (12-21-2019)
I hope having Carpenter in the fold encourages them to bring Wood back for Spring Training. With Broddy's aid, Carpenter could help Wood find his groove and on the level going into the season. I'd be lathe to bet against Wood grabbing that rosin bag for the local 9 next season.
Last edited by klw; 12-21-2019 at 03:53 PM.
I’ve enjoyed Redszone on a daily basis for the past 17 years; lots of great stuff here, and some things not so great. The direction and pettiness of this thread in particular, exemplifies most of what’s not so great. A simple faux pas, and the tone becomes akin to a parents’ reprimand of a child. Not enjoyable.
its because the team is so bad,, the pettiness is inversely proportional to the aptitude of the team
I keep coming back to this thread and can’t believe this “argument” is still going on. ��
Number_Fourteen (12-21-2019)
How will we explain this thread to David Carpenter's son?
Yes this may not be an original joke
For what it is worth, I don't think folks should be giving Kinsm a hard time over this. He is a moderator and chose to moderate. The moderators can and should make suggestions as to threads.
Last edited by klw; 12-21-2019 at 08:44 PM.
Knot a problem.
You’re not a mod. Rod Stewart was a mod. You’re a rocker.
Eric Stratton, Rush Chairman. Damn glad to meet ya.
camisadelgolf (12-25-2019),Revering4Blue (12-22-2019)
I like the signing as well. I just can’t believe they didn’t announce it on their minor league page.
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Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ~Bull Durham
Norm Chortleton (12-22-2019)
Is there just one of you or is there an entire Mod Squad?
"Baseball is only dull to those with dull minds."
Any guy who's invited to major league camp is deserving of a thread here. That's how I would have answered this MOD's question.
As for David Carpenter, I consider it a long shot that he contributes anything of significance (positive WAR) to the Reds this yr but what the hell?
Perhaps it's time to start asking how David Carpenter will explain this to his dad?
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Big Klu (12-24-2019)
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