2010 Cincinnati Reds

[Son of Sam99]

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Rest in Peace Sparky

“I can’t believe they pay us to play baseball – something we did for free as kids.”

[Son of Sam99]

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Interesting idea from Baseball Prospectus:

5 deals that must happen: Reds deal for Zach Greinke
Baseball Prospectus
The Reds should offer Leake, Bailey, outfielder Chris Heisey, and a fourth player---say, shortstops Zack Cozart or Didi Gregorius, or a low-level pitcher. Two rotation starters and an Opening Day outfielder might qualify as the beginnings of a doable deal, but if Moore balks, there's always the Reds' overflow of corner bats blocked by Joey Votto and Jay Bruce: Yonder Alonso, Todd Frazier, or Juan Francisco. That would be a lot of talent to put into play, but Greinke is a former Cy Young winner and legit rotation front man.

[slickdtc]

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That wouldn't bother me, parting with Bailey, Leake, Heisey, and a 4th player. I know all of those guys are young, and in the case of Leake, just a rookie who really pitched great. But there's always the one year wonder rookie pitchers and of course, the injuries that happen when they get that eventual bump in innings and intensity. Greinke has been otherworldly on a really bad team in the past, so I think the return is worth the price. That rotation would amazing. Greinke, Cueto, Volquez, Arroyo, and... Chapman? Whoa. Whoaaaa.

Plus, it seems like we have a slew of young, decent pitchers. It's tough to give up that depth at a position we weren't strong at for a few years, but we have enough that I think it would be worth it. Intresting proposition.

[MasudaElTerrible]

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I've always like the reds. Always wanted them to suceed. was a nice year. my hat goes of to you guys. Votto is the man.

[Son of Sam99]

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That wouldn't bother me, parting with Bailey, Leake, Heisey, and a 4th player. I know all of those guys are young, and in the case of Leake, just a rookie who really pitched great. But there's always the one year wonder rookie pitchers and of course, the injuries that happen when they get that eventual bump in innings and intensity. Greinke has been otherworldly on a really bad team in the past, so I think the return is worth the price. That rotation would amazing. Greinke, Cueto, Volquez, Arroyo, and... Chapman? Whoa. Whoaaaa.

Plus, it seems like we have a slew of young, decent pitchers. It's tough to give up that depth at a position we weren't strong at for a few years, but we have enough that I think it would be worth it. Intresting proposition.

I'd rather keep Leake if possible and deal Travis Wood or Maybe Sam LeCure if they would take that package. Probably would have to put in Leake though ebcuase he had more sustained success last season.

[Motown]

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I'd rather keep Leake if possible and deal Travis Wood or Maybe Sam LeCure if they would take that package. Probably would have to put in Leake though ebcuase he had more sustained success last season.

Travis Wood is the better pitcher, AND he's a lefty. no way do we get rid of Wood.

[duke776]

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Travis Wood is the better pitcher, AND he's a lefty. no way do we get rid of Wood.

I agree. Although it's obviously only been one season for each of them so we don't know how they're both going to turn out, but I'd rather take Wood over Leake at this point.

[Son of Sam99]

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deal Travis Wood? oh yeah, then lets resign Danny Graves and Aaron Harang!!

the way Wood has pitched against the Phillies in his young career, i wouldn't even trade him for Lincecum

No need to be an ******* about it, I didnt realize Wood had as many starts as he does.

[Scottdau]

deal Travis Wood? oh yeah, then lets resign Danny Graves and Aaron Harang!!

the way Wood has pitched against the Phillies in his young career, i wouldn't even trade him for Lincecum

For Tim, really? Now I have seen it all.

[SlimKibbles]

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I want Zack Greinke. Make it happen, Walt, but don't give up too much!

[Motown]

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Hmm, The Reds have signed the D-Train to a minor league contract. He'll be used as a relief pitcher...thoughts?

[SlimKibbles]

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Hmm, The Reds have signed the D-Train to a minor league contract. He'll be used as a relief pitcher...thoughts?

I saw that. I don't have any issues with it. Maybe the Reds pitching coaches can work with him and see if they can get him turned around. It's still amazing to me how far he fell so quickly.

[Son of Sam99]

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really low risk move similar to the Isringhausen deal. Agreed to the above, too bad when you see guys drop off like that for what seems like no reason.

[jake44np]

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deal Travis Wood? oh yeah, then lets resign Danny Graves and Aaron Harang!!

the way Wood has pitched against the Phillies in his young career, i wouldn't even trade him for Lincecum

Thank God your not the Reds GM!
And I have 3 letters for you guys...........
M V P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[metscolts]

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Votto is a beast.