2014 Cincinnati Reds Thread

[SlimKibbles]

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I can just change the thread title if you'd prefer?

Go for it. Gracias!

[HustlinOwl]

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More Depth nothing to see

Ramon santiago gets minor-league deal with spring invite. $1.1M. <s>#</s>reds

[SlimKibbles]

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More Depth nothing to see

They're cornering the market on utility players with little power who hit for low average.

[redsrule]

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1.1 M for that dude, seriously? We have no "money", then you go and sign a guy for 1m? Interesting Walt.

[SlimKibbles]

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1.1 M for that dude, seriously? We have no "money", then you go and sign a guy for 1m? Interesting Walt.

Perfect example of how ridiculous player salaries are in baseball. You can really, really suck at your job and still get $1 million a year just because that's the going rate for your level of suckitude and experience.

[HustlinOwl]

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The Reds have agreed to sign outfielder Roger Bernadina to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com (via Twitter).

[redsrule]

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Gotta like that for the use of The Wire .gif

[CaseIH]

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Who do you all suppose will get the nod to be the opening day starter? Of course it will be between Cueto,Latos, or Homer.

I kind of figured with how well Latos pitched he would probably get the nod over Cueto this season, but Cueto has been stellar in his 2 opening day starts for us.

[HustlinOwl]

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Who do you all suppose will get the nod to be the opening day starter? Of course it will be between Cueto,Latos, or Homer.

I kind of figured with how well Latos pitched he would probably get the nod over Cueto this season, but Cueto has been stellar in his 2 opening day starts for us.

Latos, Homer, Cueto

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[CaseIH]

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Latos, Homer, Cueto

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That would be how I would have them lined up if had a choice as well

[CaseIH]

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looks like Arroyo is officially a D-back. Sad to see him go from a fan of his view, but from a business view it was probably for the best with the arms we have.

I wish Bronson all the best unless he is playing against us that is

[jasontoddwhitt]

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Considering the contract the Dbacks gave him....more power to him. Hope he continues slinging those frisbees up there that baffle hitters.

Except when he pitches against the Reds...then I want Badrroyo to show up.

Joey Votto was on Lance McAllister's show the other night and I love this quote....

“This past season people were disappointed in my season for the one number – RBI – and equated that with a passive approach and a down year relative to years past. But the year before, I was on pace to have a really great season, but still on pace just for 90 RBI. But 2012 was my best season, by far. Fantastic pace. Didn’t focus on RBI unless it was a big situation or late in the game. Not constantly locked into walking and driving doubles. For the most part I’m trying to be 2012 Joey. Couldn’t replicate that in 2013. Knee wasn’t 100%.”

I'm expecting a return to form for Joey. Before the injury in 2012, he was on his way to another MVP award.

[redsrule]

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Joey Votto has been on there a couple times lately and he has been fantastic. You can tell how smart he really is and how he focuses on the game. IIRC he said his favorite stat was WRC+.

[CaseIH]

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Considering the contract the Dbacks gave him....more power to him. Hope he continues slinging those frisbees up there that baffle hitters.

Except when he pitches against the Reds...then I want Badrroyo to show up.

Joey Votto was on Lance McAllister's show the other night and I love this quote....

“This past season people were disappointed in my season for the one number – RBI – and equated that with a passive approach and a down year relative to years past. But the year before, I was on pace to have a really great season, but still on pace just for 90 RBI. But 2012 was my best season, by far. Fantastic pace. Didn’t focus on RBI unless it was a big situation or late in the game. Not constantly locked into walking and driving doubles. For the most part I’m trying to be 2012 Joey. Couldn’t replicate that in 2013. Knee wasn’t 100%.”

I'm expecting a return to form for Joey. Before the injury in 2012, he was on his way to another MVP award.

I heard that interview with Votto, and it was a great one. IMO some are putting to much into Votto's RBI #'s. While Choo got on base a lot, the 2 hole alot of times especially with Cozart there was killing any chance for Votto to drive in runs, and then you had the incompetent baserunning of Choo on top of that.
RBI's are a product of your teammates getting on base, you cant manufacture your own RBI's unless your hitting a HR often to give yourself a RBI

Sure Votto wasnt at his best last season offensively and especially defensively where he was just awful, he knows that and I look for him to come back strong this year on both accounts. I do think there were times last year where he wasnt as aggressive as he had been in the past in hitters counts and with RISP, and I think we will see him get back to his usual self this coming season.

[Motown]

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I heard that interview with Votto, and it was a great one. IMO some are putting to much into Votto's RBI #'s. While Choo got on base a lot, the 2 hole alot of times especially with Cozart there was killing any chance for Votto to drive in runs, and then you had the incompetent baserunning of Choo on top of that.
RBI's are a product of your teammates getting on base, you cant manufacture your own RBI's unless your hitting a HR often to give yourself a RBI

Sure Votto wasnt at his best last season offensively and especially defensively where he was just awful, he knows that and I look for him to come back strong this year on both accounts. I do think there were times last year where he wasnt as aggressive as he had been in the past in hitters counts and with RISP, and I think we will see him get back to his usual self this coming season.

If Votto is back to 100%...LOOK OUT MLB pitchers