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02-09-2010, 02:21 AM
Naw, it's not too early to be thinking of baseball. Spring training is just a couple weeks away...
I think the Reds made a couple good moves in the off-season. Signing Orlando Cabrera should stabilize the shortstop position at least for the next year, and hopefully he will be able to provide some offense. Also, it will give time for someone like Chris Valaika or Zach Cozart to develop, or for top prospect Todd Frazier (a SS when he was drafted) to re-learn the position.
Of course, the best move they made was dumping Willy Tavares and his $4 million salary on the Oakland A's. I would have given him away for a bag of baseballs and a Frosty Malt, so this is addition by subtraction.
I think the Reds could contend if they can provide a little more offense, because their pitching could be one of the top 2-3 staffs in the league. Arroyo and Harang (who I expect to bounce back) will pair with Cueto and Bailey to form a solid top 4 of the rotation, with Volquez likely back by mid-season. Then you have a solid backend of the bullpen with Cordero, Masset, and Rhodes.
Like you said, a lot will depend on if Jay Bruce can rebound this year. Also, whoever wins the LF spot needs to not be an empty out in the lineup. If they re-sign Johnny Gomes for a reasonable contract, that's great, if not, go ahead and let one of the kids (Heisey, Francisco) have a shot at it.
I think the Reds made a couple good moves in the off-season. Signing Orlando Cabrera should stabilize the shortstop position at least for the next year, and hopefully he will be able to provide some offense. Also, it will give time for someone like Chris Valaika or Zach Cozart to develop, or for top prospect Todd Frazier (a SS when he was drafted) to re-learn the position.
Of course, the best move they made was dumping Willy Tavares and his $4 million salary on the Oakland A's. I would have given him away for a bag of baseballs and a Frosty Malt, so this is addition by subtraction.
I think the Reds could contend if they can provide a little more offense, because their pitching could be one of the top 2-3 staffs in the league. Arroyo and Harang (who I expect to bounce back) will pair with Cueto and Bailey to form a solid top 4 of the rotation, with Volquez likely back by mid-season. Then you have a solid backend of the bullpen with Cordero, Masset, and Rhodes.
Like you said, a lot will depend on if Jay Bruce can rebound this year. Also, whoever wins the LF spot needs to not be an empty out in the lineup. If they re-sign Johnny Gomes for a reasonable contract, that's great, if not, go ahead and let one of the kids (Heisey, Francisco) have a shot at it.
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Who is excited for the Reds??? - by Scotty doesn't know - 02-08-2010, 06:12 PM
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Who is excited for the Reds??? - by More Cowbell - 02-09-2010, 02:21 AM
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