San Antonio Bengal Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I'm not a big Reds fan these days, but I still sorta keep track of them. I might be more interested in the game if the Marlins come to town, but that's a topic for a different thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think they'll finish below .500, but manage 70-80 wins. I say they'll finish 4th in the division ahead of the Pirates and Brewers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 3rd place and at .500. I'm always overly optimistic and disappointed about halfway through the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBin2k7 Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Not too much faith in good ole the pitching staff. Don't think our starting outfield will be healthy for very long. Not much production will come out of first base. 75 wins, 5th place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 The Reds start off good, like the first week...but then it all goes downhillI expect Edwin Encarnacion to be traded, simply for playing good, as well has Harang, for the same reason. That is how they have done things in the past it seems, if you play well, you will play for someone else. But hopefully our new Mangament has a different philosphy.I still think they will finish in the basement...I hope I am wrong.Oh, well I still enjoy opening day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentjett Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I expect Edwin Encarnacion to be traded, simply for playing good, as well has Harang, for the same reasonI can guarantee that neither of them two players will be traded. I think we have a team that plays w/ a lot of chemistry. I expect a sub .500 team and a second or third place finish. Cubs are overrated, Kerry Wood and Mark Prior end up being injured every year. The Cubs have reached their high and are going to start slipping from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I still think they are a sub .500 team and expect them to be next to last.Their pitching still sucks... Don't even try to pimp Milton either !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hey guys give this new owner a chance. He seems to be pretty fired up about this team and being a owner. Not like the last guy that wouldnt spend anything on the club plus he was one of the richest men in the USA. Im gonna give em a chance. Heck new GM and new Owner ought to get 1 chance huh??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 the reds do what they do every year start super hot then fade by the all start break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I'm all about giving the new ownership the chance to make improvements, but the pitching still SUCKS... Improve that !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 We got Aroyyo!!! He only gave up 3 homers in the first inning the other day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 the reds do what they do every year start super hot then fade by the all start break I say we move the team to the Philippines, and rename them the "Manila Folders!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan2 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hey guys give this new owner a chance. He seems to be pretty fired up about this team and being a owner. Not like the last guy that wouldnt spend anything on the club plus he was one of the richest men in the USA. Im gonna give em a chance. Heck new GM and new Owner ought to get 1 chance huh??? Gotta go with Semiotter on this one. Trading casey wasn't one of my favorite moves, but other than that I like what Castellini has done with the team so far. Having said that I don't think he'll be able to turn our current situation around in this first year. It'll improve ( ala Coach Lewis & the Bengals ) but it's going to be a process rather than a quick fix.The team will go the way the pitching goes. If they can be even decent, then the Reds have a chance to finish @ .500. That was the general opinion on ( I think ) Fox Sports, and I have to agree. Reds put up a LOT of runs last year ... but the pitching always seemed to make sure the other guys scored that many plus 1 or 2 extra. I like the addition of Arroyo, and I have hopes ( for the first time in a long time ) for some of our prospects. I think the bloodbath is over as far as trading or selling anybody that was playing well. Castellini was asked about a hypothetical situation that involved the trading of Adam Dunn. His response was " I don't like that situation. Dunn is the type of player we want to build the team around."Gotta be patient .... like with the Bengals, but better days are on the horizon. Have a cold one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 I thought Casey was traded before the ownership change.I don't really care about their record this year, I just wanna see Griffey play a full year, hit about .300 with 40-45 homers and 120 RBI. That's about all I'm rooting for when it comes to the Reds. Yes, I know, it's kinda sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan2 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 I thought Casey was traded before the ownership change.I don't really care about their record this year, I just wanna see Griffey play a full year, hit about .300 with 40-45 homers and 120 RBI. That's about all I'm rooting for when it comes to the Reds. Yes, I know, it's kinda sad Casey was being traded while the deal for the Reds was being finalized. Not sure if it was a courtesy or if they were required to, but the previous ............ "management" .. for lack of a better word got Castellinis' OK on the deal before they pulled the trigger. As long as Jr. stays healthy 40 to 50 homers for him is a very real possibility. Still got some holes to fill but it looks like the new group has a realistic plan to do so. When I say "holes" ... I am of course not referring to the pitching ........ that'd be more of a crater ... or canyon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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