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07-09-2007, 12:00 AM
jammin' jamey Wrote:The reason the Reds are struggling now is because top picks were waisted on players like Chad Mottorola 10 years ago. The farm system has struggled to produce major league talent and the blame falls on Jim Bowden. That man ran this franchise in the ground to failing to scout/draft quality players and instead, settled on trying to make free agent acquisitions hoping to improve the team.
Wayne Krivsky (and even Dan O'Brien to a certain extent) are rebuilding the farm system. I know we as Reds fans have heard it for years, "wait 3 more years or so and we will be winning again." This time, believe it. Names like Homer Bailey, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce get me excited about the Reds future.
Believe me, everyone on this team with the exception of Harang, Phillips, Bailey, Arroyo, Encarnarcion and the aforementioned minor league talent are up for trades. Moves will be coming soon and this team will become more balanced with pitching/defense/speed very soon.
Great post, I agree with everything you said. The farm system is looking much better than it did five years ago. Everyone complains about the pen and rightfully so, but we have three rookies out there that show a nice upside in McBeth, Coutlangus, and Salmon. Bray is also very young, the future isn't as dim as some make it sound.
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Talking Reds Baseball... - by jammin' jamey - 04-02-2007, 02:34 PM
Talking Reds Baseball... - by jammin' jamey - 04-02-2007, 03:24 PM
Talking Reds Baseball... - by DevilsWin - 04-02-2007, 03:27 PM
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Talking Reds Baseball... - by DevilsWin - 04-02-2007, 03:33 PM
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Talking Reds Baseball... - by Batpuff - 04-02-2007, 04:32 PM
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