Reds thread

[vancelot23]

Unfortunately, the Reds are going to be remembered for one of the most epic collapses ever. Up 2-0 with 3 home games and blew it.

 

[Tubbs1518]

Latos let his temper get the better of him again. I thought he had grown out of that, but I guess the pressure was just a little too much for him this time.


It's always something. It's damned hard being a Cincy sports fan. Rooting for Cincy teams is like going to a strip club. You always get teased, and never pleased.

Could be worse, you could be a fan of Cleveland teams.

 

[Tubbs1518]

I like what the Reds have done so far this off season.

 

[bengaldoug]

I like what the Reds have done so far this off season.

Me too. They had seven eligible for arbitration, got them all reupped, and the addition of Choo will finally give Votto a tablesetter and the team a leadoff hitter. Broxton should be set to be the closer if the Chapman starting experiment works out. I'm excited. Payroll is set to go over $100 mil this year, as Castellini proves he is all in to make the team a consistent winner.

 

[Tubbs1518]

Me too. They had seven eligible for arbitration, got them all reupped, and the addition of Choo will finally give Votto a tablesetter and the team a leadoff hitter. Broxton should be set to be the closer if the Chapman starting experiment works out. I'm excited. Payroll is set to go over $100 mil this year, as Castellini proves he is all in to make the team a consistent winner.

With Choo leading off, if Phillips can keep his average around .300, Votto should have a ton of RBIs. We need Bruce to be more consistent this year. Also Frazier in the starting lineup all year should boost the lineup a bunch too. If Chapman works out as a starter, we have as good a pitching staff as anyone in the NL with Cueto, Chapman, Latos, Bailey and then Arroyo/Leake

 

[kramer1]

Lineup

Choo, CF
Phillips, 2B
Votto, 1B
Ludwick, LF
Bruce, RF
Frazier, 3B
Cozart, SS
Hanigan, C
Cueto, P

 

[Tubbs1518]

That is a damn good lineup top to bottom. I'm not a fan of Hannigan and would like to get a better offensive catcher personally.

 

[cincygrad]

Lineup

Choo, CF
Phillips, 2B
Votto, 1B
Ludwick, LF
Bruce, RF
Frazier, 3B
Cozart, SS
Hanigan, C
Cueto, P

I like that lineup.... Let's just hope Bruce feels like hitting this month.

 

[Tubbs1518]

If Bruce can cut out those stupid 0-40 streaks he has he would hit about .280 and probably be in the talk for MVP every year.

 

[kramer1]

That is a damn good lineup top to bottom. I'm not a fan of Hannigan and would like to get a better offensive catcher personally.

Hanigan is the best defensive catcher in the league, though. The guy is amazing.

 

[kramer1]

I like that lineup.... Let's just hope Bruce feels like hitting this month.

Bruce is a hacker.

 

[Tubbs1518]

Hanigan is the best defensive catcher in the league, though. The guy is amazing.

He is not the best defensive catcher in the league.

 

[kramer1]

He is not the best defensive catcher in the league.

Yes, he is. Idiot.

 

[ckhokie]

Lineup

Choo, CF
Phillips, 2B
Votto, 1B
Ludwick, LF
Bruce, RF
Frazier, 3B
Cozart, SS
Hanigan, C
Cueto, P

Like the lineup too. Pretty much Dusty-proof

 

[cincygrad]

Good ole Jay Bruce. 1 AB; 1 K.

 

[kramer1]

Good ole Jay Bruce. 1 AB; 1 K.

I hate him.

 

[cincygrad]

This season will be much like last. Even though I expect we'll have some great results in the W/L column, I think they'll be tough to watch.

 

[kramer1]

This season will be much like last. Even though I expect we'll have some great results in the W/L column, I think they'll be tough to watch.

If Bruce and BP will not stop hacking then it will be more of the same. I expect Ludwick and Frazier to have great seasons, though.

 

[bengaldoug]

He is not the best defensive catcher in the league.

He's definitely in the conversation. Plus he led all catchers in ERA. The guy is great handling pitchers and calls a great game.

 

[kramer1]

Ludwick separated his shoulder. About the worst news possible outside of a Votto injury.

God fucking damnit.