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Post by edubbs on Jul 22, 2013 12:29:24 GMT -5
This could be a pivotal trip in the Reds season... I think they need to leave the west with at least 7-8 wins to still be in contention of winning the central. Being in the west that could be especially difficult.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 22, 2013 13:49:06 GMT -5
This is a massive road trip for this baseball team. Heading into this west coast trip, the Reds currently sit 4.5 games ahead of the smokin hot LA Dodgers. The key part is, they face the Dodgers for 4 games this weekend.
This road trip will tell us a lot about where this team is headed.
Lets face it, this team will not win the NL Central. The only shot they have at a playoff birth is through winning a Wild Card spot.
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Post by cerebralassassin on Jul 22, 2013 14:04:05 GMT -5
I think we are all forgetting that the Pittsburgh Pirates will be falling apart in about 3 weeks. Plus this Reds team is better then the Giants, 3 of 4 wins, better then the dodgers probably a split, and way better then Cincy west (I mean the Paders 3 of 3 wins,that gives us 8 wins. This team isn't scared of the West Coast like Reds teams in the past. They will be just the first wild card team this year, and we may finally have a playoff win at GABP.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 23, 2013 8:08:19 GMT -5
Well...that was a great start...11-0 over the SF Giants...big double dip tonight
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Post by showtopp12 on Jul 23, 2013 12:01:00 GMT -5
I'll call a Central Division title right now. ChrisAsbrockFTI loser buys next time at hooters?
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Post by edubbs on Jul 23, 2013 12:11:45 GMT -5
I still think the Cards pitching and bats will cool down, they got a lot of guys putting up career numbers that I don't think are sustainable. The Pirates, I think they will finish above 500 but I don't see them in the playoffs this year. I'll be on board for calling the central... but for lunch?
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 23, 2013 12:22:04 GMT -5
showtopp12 deal...I am pretty confident the Reds don't win the Central
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 23, 2013 12:28:18 GMT -5
The Cards are too strong...their lineup top to bottom is the best in the NL right now...I just dont see the Reds being able to make a solid enough run to catch them.
Honestly, I dont see the Pirates falling off either. They have the pitching and not to mention, the best bullpen in the NL. I think theyre going to be in it for the long haul.
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Post by edubbs on Jul 23, 2013 13:01:31 GMT -5
Why do you hate the Reds?
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 23, 2013 13:07:30 GMT -5
No hate here...just preaching the truth
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Post by showtopp12 on Jul 24, 2013 16:54:47 GMT -5
Down goes Grilli.... there goes the heart of the Pirates pen... Asbrock is starting to crumble
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Post by cerebralassassin on Jul 25, 2013 9:05:56 GMT -5
I'm more worred about the Cardinals. Pittsburgh's bullpen was bound to have issues. They have been the most used bullpen in the Majors for the first 4 months of the season. Too much stress on those arms. Cardinals, have their foot on the gas pedal and have a full tank of gas. I see them winning it all this year.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 26, 2013 9:44:50 GMT -5
Couldnt agree more cerebralassassin...even with Grilli going down, I still see the Pirates staying strong and not going away. Just be honest with yourself showtopp12, the Cards are too strong to lose the Central.
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Post by showtopp12 on Jul 26, 2013 15:50:46 GMT -5
I'm not seeing it. Pirates will definitely fall, St. Louis will be there, but they have an extremely rough stretch about to take place, and part of that stretch goes through Cincinnati against a Reds team who is hitting their stride. Gonna be exciting
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Post by edubbs on Jul 28, 2013 22:16:18 GMT -5
Two runs in three games. Shutout today by a pitcher with a 6 era at home. Ouchies.
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