July 2, 200719 yr Most complete player on the team, 2nd season in a row. My fave before the comments. But I can't say I'm upset Narron is gone.
July 2, 200719 yr Has there been a leader in the clubhouse since Larkin left? Hal Morris? Oh yea Casey, I had the wrong 1st basemen DUH
July 2, 200719 yr Vocal leaders and on the field, I would say NO. Oh S3, we have a lead singer, not a vocal leader.
July 2, 200719 yr Author More of a good guy than a clubhouse leader... Agreed. The last great clubhouse leader this team had was Greg Vaughn. Larkin wasn't a true leader, especially in that he wasn't as universally liked / respected as many are / were led to believe.
July 2, 200719 yr Agreed. The last great clubhouse leader this team had was Greg Vaughn. Larkin wasn't a true leader, especially in that he wasn't as universally liked / respected as many are / were led to believe. :thumb: Larkin was equal parts clubhouse leader/clubhouse cancer...
July 2, 200719 yr Agreed. The last great clubhouse leader this team had was Greg Vaughn. Larkin wasn't a true leader, especially in that he wasn't as universally liked / respected as many are / were led to believe. Now we're going back to 99. I believe the presence of JR prohibits anyone from taking a leadership role.
July 2, 200719 yr Author :thumb: Larkin was equal parts clubhouse leader/clubhouse cancer... Yep. The word for that is divisive. :thumb:
July 2, 200719 yr Author Now we're going back to 99. I believe the presence of JR prohibits anyone from taking a leadership role. I think it is unintentional, but I think you're right. He is so laid back that it becomes the tone for their clubhouse. I've said for years that I think Griffey being the one to groom Dunn as a big-leaguer was the wrong mixture for A.D. He needed someone that would cause him to be more vocal, not someone that, like him, was so laid back that it could often be mis-interpreted.
July 2, 200719 yr Now we're going back to 99. I believe the presence of JR prohibits anyone from taking a leadership role.At the same time, these are professional athletes. They need to approach each game, in a similar manner. If it takes another teammate, to get you to want to play, you're playing for a check and not with energy. It doesn't take a lot, to give a 100% on each play, if you have passion and respect for the game.
July 2, 200719 yr At the same time, these are professional athletes. They need to approach each game, in a similar manner. If it takes another teammate, to get you to want to play, you're playing for a check and not with energy. It doesn't take a lot, to give a 100% on each play, if you have passion and respect for the game. I agree, but I believe it is just human behavior that in a group setting you have leaders and followers. Not having a leader is detrimental to the Reds
July 2, 200719 yr I agree, but I believe it is just human behavior that in a group setting you have leaders and followers. Not having a leader is detrimental to the RedsOne of my favorite phrases....Everyone, is broken into one of these categories. With that said, the detrimental aspect, can be directly attributed to lack of MLB talent and not, from the absence of a leader.
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