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Jay
That is not entirely true. Billy Hamilton is looking really good. Though he I think only just may have made it to AA this year.
I think the Reds are going to pony up and pay Phillips pretty well.
Jay
That option has not been officially declined yet.. Not sure things have been really quiet in Reds world over the past several weeks.
Jay
Agree Bruce is going no where. Fans love him and the team got a pretty friendly contract on him for many years to come.
Jay
OK honestly whats wrong with that offer. it might need a little more cake given up on the reds Side but I honestly don’t think too much more would have to be given up.
Jay
Like you I am very nervous about this offseason. There are a things that need to get done but I just don’t see how they are going to get done without doing things that will leave the team vulnerable in the near future.
Jay
No you could not or if you did it would be a pop up or some other kind of out in the field. ok I don’t really know you but Arroyo had a bad year yes. He is completely changing his offseason plans and is going to shape up and work on stamina and lots of exercising. I would bet you 100 bucks at least that he has a better season next year assuming he does not get injured.
douger007
Given his contract, I’m pretty sure no one has mentioned ‘getting rid’ of him because that would probably require eating a significant portion of said contract. But I agree with Jay. If we can get a more Arroyo-like year from Arroyo in 2012, I’m OK with him being part of the rotation. I just can’t see how the Reds can make a splash this offseason without sacrificing the future. I want to, but I can’t.
Van Wilhoite
MVottoP for KeMvP.
Van Wilhoite
Trevor Cahill? Come on- pitching in Oakland masks the fact he’s a terrible pitcher. He had a 5.23! road ERA last year. His overall k/w ratio is less than 2:1.
Brandon Froedge
Most Reds fans are clammoring for splashy moves after a dissapointing season. But my take is that 7M isn’t enough payroll flexibility to do much. Unloading top-flight prospects isn’t the road to success for small/mid-market teams. Draft choices and a farm system is. The Reds have done well in those areas for years, it has paid significant dividends, and is ready to pay off even bigger if they will stay patient for another year or two. Trade for a middle of the order bat? You have Alonso ready to produce; not to mention Mesaraco. Trade for a number two starter? Chapman could be it (I cede that he IS a “wild card if there ever was one”). I say stick. Except Dusty. Dump.