Whur CHad At? Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Lack of offseason wheelings and dealings has made many Reds fans feel like they aren't trying to improve and don't care about winning anymore. They wanted to go after a SP, but haven't done anything yet, and they keep aquiring over the hill players (Jeff Conine). Looks like a another blown season from the Reds. Bah Humbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDey93285 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Lack of offseason wheelings and dealings has made many Reds fans feel like they aren't trying to improve and don't care about winning anymore. They wanted to go after a SP, but haven't done anything yet, and they keep aquiring over the hill players (Jeff Conine). Looks like a another blown season from the Reds.Bah HumbugAny new news you've got for us? The only shot the Reds have this year, and I mean THE only shot, is for Homer Bailey to come up and make an instant impact. And that's not happening.This upcoming season for this team is just a "get it over with" season. They want to give their younger guys, Votto, Bailey, Bruce, ect. more time to develop, so the year after they can plug em in the big leagues. We are going to be terrible this year. And we're not going to make any attempt to get better. But, I think the future looks pretty bright. And we have some sweet uniforms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I'm surprised to see this after what we saw last season from the new ownership. I don't think there's any question they have been making strides in the right direction. But from Krivsky's history with the Twins, you know he won't be looking to build the next team of superstars. He's going to look for bargains.I wouldn't put signing a big name pitcher past him, but he's not just going to go after anybody with a recognizable name. He'll want it to be the "right" guy for this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The "right fit" for this team will probably a 38 year old on his last leg with 10 arm surgeries behind him.The Reds are terrible and their attendance will suffer dearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 The "right fit" for this team will probably a 38 year old on his last leg with 10 arm surgeries behind him.The Reds are terrible and their attendance will suffer dearly.Why such doom and gloom???Building the Reds in the mold of the Twins is a good strategy. Given the previous regimes total obliteration of the franchise, Castellini and Krivsky will get the job done. It will take a little time to get to the level of the Twins but hovering around .500 in the meantime is realistic I suppose.I also wouldn't put all of the franchise's hopes and dreams on the arm of Homer Bailey. That's just asking too much from one player. As with any team player development from within is the key, and the farm system needs to be strengthened all around. Bruce, Votto, etc are nice but having 3-4 prospects that are a couple years away is not a good sign. This organization at the AA/AAA level is very thin thanks to Jim Bowden and Dan O'Brien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg BpG Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 On a lighter note...The Indians signed Keith Foulke to close out games for us, Joe Borowski for some pen work, are close to signing Mark Mulder (why do we need 4 lefties I dunno but who cares). We traded for a young up'n comer Josh Barfeild.They also signed some bumbs, but who cares....IF they stay healthy, look out AL central!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Am I the only one that doesn't expect the Reds to suck that much this season? I don't think they'll be in the playoffs, but I forsee another hot start/crappy finish type year. 75-80 wins should be doable, for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Am I the only one that doesn't expect the Reds to suck that much this season? I don't think they'll be in the playoffs, but I forsee another hot start/crappy finish type year. 75-80 wins should be doable, for what it's worth.See my post above. I am with ya TDB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Dont see much out of the ASTROS or Pieholes But you know ST.Louis and the Cubs LOOK GOOD and here we sit again looking around scratching are asses wondering what to expect again from the REDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Dont see much out of the ASTROS or Pieholes But you know ST.Louis and the Cubs LOOK GOOD and here we sit again looking around scratching are asses wondering what to expect again from the REDS. I won't believe it about the Cubs until it happens. I remember quite a few seasons where people have said to watch out for the Cubs, and it just never quite pans out.Here's hoping the trend continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Yeah I guess I am far from alone in regards to my Reds expectations. Shoulda actually read the whole thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacD BengalFan Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 The "right fit" for this team will probably a 38 year old on his last leg with 10 arm surgeries behind him.The Reds are terrible and their attendance will suffer dearly.Why such doom and gloom???Can anyone tell me when Shula has had anything positive to say about both the Bengals and Reds? I am beginning to think he is a closet Steelers or Cubs fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted January 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I am starting to sense that too. I love the Reds and want to see them do well, I just dont think they will this year. Shula is being way more negtive than any fan I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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