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  • SlimKibbles
    Supporter
    • Apr 2004
    • 7276

    #46
    Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

    Originally posted by HustlinOwl
    Craig Wilson is gone already LOL
    Yeah, he was a great signing by Krivsky.
    MLB: Cincinnati Reds
    NFL: Cincinnati Bengals
    NCAA Hoops: Xavier Musketeers
    NCAA Football: Miami Hurricanes
    NHL: Calgary Flames

    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke

    "The wisest men follow their own direction." - Euripides

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    • HustlinOwl
      All Star
      • Mar 2004
      • 9713

      #47
      Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

      According to media reports Baker is in love with Hopper. Hopper at best IMO should spilt time with Bruce in CF

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      • Motown
        OS Brew Connoisseur
        • Jul 2002
        • 9169

        #48
        Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

        Originally posted by HustlinOwl
        According to media reports Baker is in love with Hopper. Hopper at best IMO should spilt time with Bruce in CF

        Hmmm, so Freels comin' off the bench huh? what other tidbits have ya heard man...where are you gettin' this info..hook me up bro

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        • HustlinOwl
          All Star
          • Mar 2004
          • 9713

          #49
          Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

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          Great site for us Reds fans. Some more as well listed on the right hand side, like Red-Hot-Momma.

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          • HustlinOwl
            All Star
            • Mar 2004
            • 9713

            #50
            Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds



            SARASOTA, Fla. - First base is one of the open positions in Reds camp, and it's obvious that Joey Votto is going to get a long look from manager Dusty Baker.

            Votto is one of the club's top prospects. He's coming off terrific back-to-back seasons in the minors, and he did well in a September audition with the Reds.
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            Scott Hatteberg was the starter at first base last season and has played well in his two years with the Reds. He hit .310 last year with 10 home runs and 47 RBI in 361 at-bats.

            But early comments from Baker suggest the guard could change this year.

            "What's Hatteberg? Thirty-eight?" Baker said. "Votto's the future here. I talked to Hatteberg about Votto. He thinks he's going to be a heck of a player. He's not conceding his position. ... I think he understands to be part of the club that Votto might have to be a major part of it. It might be Votto's time."

            Hatteberg said he doesn't view the first-base position as a spring training battle.

            "As far as a tryout, I don't know," he said. "I've been here for three years. It's going to be an organizational decision."

            Votto gives the Reds more power and speed at first base. He has averaged 24 home runs and 21 stolen bases the last two seasons.

            The 24-year-old Votto was the Reds' second-round pick in the 2002 draft, and he's had a knack for getting on base in the minors (.396 career on-base average). He admitted he wondered what he had to do last year to get called up - he hit .294 with 22 home runs and 92 RBI in 133 games at Triple-A Louisville.

            But he isn't treating this year's camp any differently.

            "I treat all camps the same," Votto said. "The other camps I didn't go in with the expectation of winning a job, but I went in and played like I wanted it. This is no different."

            Last season, Votto didn't get called up until September when major-league rosters were expanded. He responded by hitting .321 with four home runs and 17 RBI in 24 games.

            "It gives you confidence," Votto said. "If I had done poorly, I don't think I would have doubted myself. But it was good to do well."

            Votto is thankful he got a chance to get acclimated to the big leagues.

            "I think it was a big help, getting that out of the way, seeing what the major leagues were like, going through things that I don't think would be good for someone like me to go through for the first time on Opening Day," Votto said.

            Baker noticed Votto's effort.

            "He performed pretty well in September," Baker said. "You don't take nothing away from that, but September is a little different than April.

            "But it's better than nothing."

            In a perfect scenario, either Votto or Hatteberg would be a right-handed hitter. Both hit left-handed, so there's no opportunity to platoon them.

            If Votto gets the nod to start, Hatteberg will be in a new role.

            "I've never been in a pinch-hit role," Hatteberg said. "I don't know how successful I'll be. I've been in a platoon role, but that's different."

            Hatteberg is also treating this camp like any other.

            "I don't know how much fighting for a job there's going to be," he said. "I'm definitely getting ready for the season. I want to stay healthy. However this falls into place, I don't know. I think it's purely going to be a decision on which way they want to go.

            "I'm going to be prepared and on top of my game."
            I wouldn't mind Votto being the Opening Day starter at 1B

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            • SlimKibbles
              Supporter
              • Apr 2004
              • 7276

              #51
              Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

              Originally posted by HustlinOwl
              I wouldn't mind Votto being the Opening Day starter at 1B
              I have no problem with that either. Keep Hatteberg as a spot-starter and PH.
              MLB: Cincinnati Reds
              NFL: Cincinnati Bengals
              NCAA Hoops: Xavier Musketeers
              NCAA Football: Miami Hurricanes
              NHL: Calgary Flames

              "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke

              "The wisest men follow their own direction." - Euripides

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              • sportsdude
                Be Massive
                • Jul 2002
                • 5001

                #52
                Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                here's a link to nice write up of some of the Reds prospects at all levels. Definitely worth a read when you have a few free minutes.

                http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/n...milb&fext=.jsp
                Lux y Veritas

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                • jake44np
                  Post Like a Champion!
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 9563

                  #53
                  Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                  I am getting ready to listen to the first Spring Training game of the year right now on 700 WLW.
                  I cant wait for baseball to start!
                  ND Season Ticket Holder since '72.

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                  • HustlinOwl
                    All Star
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 9713

                    #54
                    Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                    Originally posted by jake44np
                    I am getting ready to listen to the first Spring Training game of the year right now on 700 WLW.
                    I cant wait for baseball to start!
                    Trying to stream from work here in Sacramento, will I be able to get the game?

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                    • jake44np
                      Post Like a Champion!
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 9563

                      #55
                      Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                      Originally posted by HustlinOwl
                      Trying to stream from work here in Sacramento, will I be able to get the game?
                      I am not for sure if the stream spring training games or not, I know they can not stread regular season games.
                      ND Season Ticket Holder since '72.

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                      • joshuar9476
                        MVP
                        • Feb 2006
                        • 1880

                        #56
                        Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                        i'm listening to the stream on mlb.com
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                        • sportsdude
                          Be Massive
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 5001

                          #57
                          Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                          Sunday's game (I forget who it's against) will be on MLB.tv.

                          Looking forward to watching it.
                          Lux y Veritas

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                          • HustlinOwl
                            All Star
                            • Mar 2004
                            • 9713

                            #58
                            Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                            Gonzalez out at least 3 weeks ouch......

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                            • joshuar9476
                              MVP
                              • Feb 2006
                              • 1880

                              #59
                              Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                              that just means more time for kepp .... on a side note, a mod should let us change this thread name to ....

                              the 2008 joe nuxhall memorial reds thread
                              Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.

                              Fan of:
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                              Cincinnati Reds
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                              • PhantomPain
                                MVP
                                • Jan 2003
                                • 3512

                                #60
                                Re: 2008 Cincinnati Reds

                                Bruce has been hitting pretty good so far, although I am only going by box score as I haven't seen a game yet. But I like the box scores so far for him. I truly hope he hits his way into the starting lineup. As much as I liked Hopper's toughness last year and ability to hit, I don't want anything or anyone to mess up Bruce's career. He has immense talent and should be allowed to show it.
                                #WeAreUK

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