Red's Fans Check in - Page 83

elderboy02 · 02-17-2011, 08:57 AM

The Reds sure do have a lot of great young pitchers.

[Alan Cutler] Baseball is all about pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching [/Alan Cutler]

Starscream · 02-17-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

The Reds sure do have a lot of great young pitchers.

[Alan Cutler] Baseball is all about pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching [/Alan Cutler]

You can have a terrible pitcher and still win games with a great defense. But good pitching makes it all that much easier.

elderboy02 · 02-17-2011, 10:37 AM

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You can have a terrible pitcher and still win games with a great defense...

What about when the ball is hit in the stands so the defense doesn't even have to move

Starscream · 02-17-2011, 10:46 AM

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What about when the ball is hit in the stands so the defense doesn't even have to move

If that happens too much, then it's not terrible pitching; that is horrible pitching.

elderboy02 · 02-17-2011, 10:48 AM

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...that is horrible pitching.

See: Gary Majeski, Aaron Harang

Starscream · 02-17-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

See: Gary Majeski, Aaron Harang

You forgot Dontrell Willis.

chippewastud79 · 02-17-2011, 05:16 PM

Anytime they are talking about Homer Bailey in the starting rotation, it makes me cringe. He is awful

Starscream · 02-17-2011, 07:58 PM

I keep hearing that Bailey will mature and develop, but IMHO, if he hasn't yet matured and developed by now, then it's time to cut him loose. he could be a decent setup man to Chapman, but they're not ready to get rid of coCo. coCo needs to go if he can't successfully close this year (w/o giving all of us fans a heart attack or stroke each and every game).

elderboy02 · 02-18-2011, 05:09 AM

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I keep hearing that Bailey will mature and develop, but IMHO, if he hasn't yet matured and developed by now, then it's time to cut him loose. he could be a decent setup man to Chapman, but they're not ready to get rid of coCo. coCo needs to go if he can't successfully close this year (w/o giving all of us fans a heart attack or stroke each and every game).

I still like CoCo. Sure, he makes it stressful, but he was one of the best closers last year.

hotreds · 02-18-2011, 07:54 AM

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...nletter-sports

Starscream · 02-18-2011, 05:35 PM

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I still like CoCo. Sure, he makes it stressful, but he was one of the best closers last year.

Numbers don't always tell an accurate story. Yes, a win is still a win and a save a save, but there are plenty of closers who get the job done and make it look a lot easier.

Starscream · 02-18-2011, 05:36 PM

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http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...nletter-sports

That is awesome, Hugh!

Smilies added for Dan's enjoyment.

elderboy02 · 02-18-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

Numbers don't always tell an accurate story. Yes, a win is still a win and a save a save, but there are plenty of closers who get the job done and make it look a lot easier.

I agree. I was at a game last year where we were up by 3 or 4 and came within a spectacular HR robbing catch by Bruce to save the game for CoCo

opus · 02-19-2011, 07:22 AM

Go REDS!!!

chippewastud79 · 02-19-2011, 07:49 AM

Luckily the Reds benefited from the easiest schedule in baseball last season. Good news for them is the division still looks weak, as long as they beat everyone else but the Cardinals all year, and the Cardinals lose to all the bad teams again, they could win the division.

hotreds · 02-22-2011, 05:20 PM

Interesting!

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...nletter-sports

chippewastud79 · 02-22-2011, 05:28 PM

I think I'll put a bid on the pin. $37

Starscream · 02-23-2011, 05:52 AM

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Luckily the Reds benefited from the easiest schedule in baseball last season. Good news for them is the division still looks weak, as long as they beat everyone else but the Cardinals all year, and the Cardinals lose to all the bad teams again, they could win the division.

It still looks weak, but some of those teams have made improvements over last year. The Brew Crew and the Asstros look like they could do some damage this year if they play it right.

chippewastud79 · 02-23-2011, 05:57 PM

Good news for the Reds today, if Wainright is out for the season that automatically gives the Reds a 5+ game lead over the Cards to start the season. They certainly can't beat them, but if they lose a 20 game starter and a Cy Young runner-up it makes them much weaker.

02-23-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

The Reds sure do have a lot of great young pitchers.

[Alan Cutler] Baseball is all about pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching [/Alan Cutler]

Has anyone heard from the Cut-man lately?

02-17-2011, 08:57 AM	#1641
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,497 Trading: (133)	Re: Red's Fans Check in The Reds sure do have a lot of great young pitchers. [Alan Cutler] Baseball is all about pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching [/Alan Cutler]

02-17-2011, 05:16 PM	#1647
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Anytime they are talking about Homer Bailey in the starting rotation, it makes me cringe. He is awful __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

02-17-2011, 07:58 PM	#1648
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Red's Fans Check in I keep hearing that Bailey will mature and develop, but IMHO, if he hasn't yet matured and developed by now, then it's time to cut him loose. he could be a decent setup man to Chapman, but they're not ready to get rid of coCo. coCo needs to go if he can't successfully close this year (w/o giving all of us fans a heart attack or stroke each and every game). __________________ Insert quote here.

02-18-2011, 07:54 AM	#1650
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02-19-2011, 07:22 AM	#1654
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02-19-2011, 07:49 AM	#1655
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Luckily the Reds benefited from the easiest schedule in baseball last season. Good news for them is the division still looks weak, as long as they beat everyone else but the Cardinals all year, and the Cardinals lose to all the bad teams again, they could win the division. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

02-22-2011, 05:20 PM	#1656
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Interesting! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...nletter-sports __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-22-2011, 05:28 PM	#1657
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Red's Fans Check in I think I'll put a bid on the pin. $37 __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

02-23-2011, 05:57 PM	#1659
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Good news for the Reds today, if Wainright is out for the season that automatically gives the Reds a 5+ game lead over the Cards to start the season. They certainly can't beat them, but if they lose a 20 game starter and a Cy Young runner-up it makes them much weaker. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.