Originally posted by Smasandian
I dont think the offense is not much of a problem.Will they make the playoffs, that might not happen due to Yankees and Red Sox just getting more players but I think it can happen.
Rios, Wells, Thomas, Overbay, Rolen are good enough hitters to easily win alot of games.
Well yea what I meant was given their division I dont think they have the fire power needed.
The mets got rickrolled!
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Considering Bailey is still in their minor league system I would say their rotation has a pretty bright future. And then you consider Jay Bruce and Joey Votto give their lineup some young studs they definitely are on the right track. I see their only downfall as Dusty Baker. I also still hate hitting Brandon Phillips 4th I think it is sending him the wrong idea. He needs to hit in the 2 hole with Dunn at 4. Until Griffey leaves that is and then Phillips should move into the 3 slot.
Originally posted by forumcrew
Considering Bailey is still in their minor league system I would say their rotation has a pretty bright future. And then you consider Jay Bruce and Joey Votto give their lineup some young studs they definitely are on the right track. I see their only downfall as Dusty Baker. I also still hate hitting Brandon Phillips 4th I think it is sending him the wrong idea. He needs to hit in the 2 hole with Dunn at 4. Until Griffey leaves that is and then Phillips should move into the 3 slot.
Matt Belisle is doing well too in his rehab assignment. He is never gonna be a star but he is a good arm to have for depth.
Although I am a little dubious about Baker as well....I guess we will see if hiring him was a good move or not. I will say this for the guy: it seems that the players are motivated to play for him.
Reds are an exciting young team, but Baker may be a hindrance. The last thing that team needs down the road is benching Jay Bruce for Norris Hopper, or benching Joey Votto for Scott Hatteberg. Plus Baker ruined Prior's career, and almost Kerry Wood's, by having them throw 120 pitches per outing. If he does that to Cueto, Volquez, and Bailey, I'll be pissed, and I'm not even a Reds fan.