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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 26, 2013 13:39:26 GMT -5
if anyone can do it...Walt will
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Post by edubbs on Jun 26, 2013 13:42:07 GMT -5
Word is the Rangers are interested.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 26, 2013 13:52:46 GMT -5
Well...they can offer Jurickson Profar, the #1 prospect in baseball...game on
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Post by edubbs on Jun 26, 2013 13:59:25 GMT -5
They might and probably would. We'd be up shit creek without TP.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 26, 2013 14:07:30 GMT -5
The Rangers could part ways with Profar because right now hes behind Ian Kinsler. That would be interesting to see a bidding war with the Reds and Rangers
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Post by edubbs on Jun 26, 2013 14:23:40 GMT -5
Yeah... looks like Loria could actually build a contender with the 96 prospects he is about to get.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 26, 2013 14:25:51 GMT -5
lol...he will screw it up...Loria could screw up a wet dream
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Post by edubbs on Jun 26, 2013 14:26:48 GMT -5
He won't screw it up... He will deliberately sell off all his players and dick over Miami again.
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Post by edubbs on Jun 27, 2013 7:53:57 GMT -5
I called that Reds shutout after the first 9 came to plate. The Reds were not going to hit. This team is so cold right now you could hang meat in their clubhouse. Yesterdays team looked like a team that didn't care at all and that is truly scary.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 27, 2013 8:41:50 GMT -5
Screw it...I am going back to my original thoughts...this team is in serious trouble. By no means am I panicing, I am just being truthful from what I have seen from this team. Watching that game yesterday, this team is in serious trouble. Brandon Phillips or not, this team is going to struggle making the wild card. I am concerned about a couple of things. Hitting and pitching. I am more concerned with this teams hitting. They just dont hit. Unfortunately, this is something that wont be fixed by acquiring a RH bat.
This team is just average. They are built to win this season. The problem is, you cant win when you have guys struggling like they are. Cozart and Frazier have not been good. Outside of the one week where Frazier was smashing HR, he has been painfully average. Brandon Phillips hasnt been the same player since getting hit a couple of weeks ago. Choo has come back down to reality. When Jay Bruce got hot earlier, he still couldnt carry this team. He was the only one hitting and they dropped 2 of 3 to the Dbacks.
The worst part is, people think this team is the 2nd or 3rd best team in baseball. That is because we have taken down teams that suck. When it comes to playing good teams, the Reds struggle. That is why, this team will not make the postseason. They cannot beat good teams and the stretch they have coming up, will cost them.
Not panicked. Just truthful.
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Post by edubbs on Jun 27, 2013 8:58:23 GMT -5
I think motivation is the key with this team. This team is simply not motivated. We still have a great rotation and Votto and Phillips are the best at their position in terms of hitting and fielding. Jay Bruce is an above average hitter but is a complete stud in RF. Choo is a below average fielder but a guy that can get on base. Derrick Robinson needs to takeover as our every day LF and leadoff. Frazier and Cozart are above average at their positions but are farts at the plate. Hannigan has had a hart time coming to at the plate this year and Mesoraco is still learning the defensive portion of being a catcher.
I think with this team you have the potential to win 90 games or 70 games depending on if the team wants it. They don't want it right now and there isn't anyone in that dugout that is going to get this team motivated for 90 wins.
They need a motivating personality in the dugout and I just don't see anyone on this roster that can do that. You look at the Cardinals and their team has multiple players to get motivation. Reds not so much. This Reds team may have a lot of talent but if nobody is there to fire them up, it will go wasted and that is becoming more apparent now.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 27, 2013 9:39:27 GMT -5
Honestly, I dont think it is motivation. I think it is the fact, they just arent as good as we think they are. This team has a small window to make a run. The Cardinals are built to win now and in the future. The scary part is, when you look at the issues we are having, there is nobody from AAA, AA, or even A ball that can come save us.
The Reds cannot beat good teams and with the stretch the Reds have coming up, the teams the Reds are above in the WC standings will certainly catch up.
When I posted the original comments, I was being kind of a "shock jock" to get some chatter going on this. Now, looking back on everything, I definitely believe this team is in trouble. No panic here. Just honesty!
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Post by edubbs on Jun 27, 2013 10:01:41 GMT -5
This team definitely has talent... made playoffs 2 out of three years. I think we are seeing a repeat of 2011. Lackluster efforts.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 1, 2013 7:10:53 GMT -5
I was told that with my statements, at this time in the season, that I am losing credibility and I know nothing about baseball...
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Post by edubbs on Jul 1, 2013 9:24:46 GMT -5
I don't disagree with you 100% but this team doesn't look like they care. And I HATE when people say, that they hate it when people say, they don't care (eg Lance McAllister). You can say what you want but the effort IS NOT there. To me, effort and caring go hand in hand. This team desperately needs to get get pumped up or they will be out of it before they "wake up".
Anyway, whenever someone makes a bold prediction they can either be an oracle or a donkey. How about if the Reds finish the season 72-90 you can rub it in their face?
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