November 1, 200718 yr Author See post #25, that is the point. With Dunn, Griffey, Hamilton, Bruce, Votto, Hatteberg...they are just very left-handed. LH at 4 spots and RH at 4 spots...
November 1, 200718 yr LH at 4 spots and RH at 4 spots... Man, you make this too easy. You're comparing the production from Dunn, Griffey, Hamilton and Votto / Hatteberg to that from E-5, Phillips, Gonzo and Ross? A good left-hander starter neutralizes this team...the Reds know it. You choosing to act as if it isn't a big deal is fine; however, the Reds think it is.
November 1, 200718 yr Which is more likely, to get done over the winter, Griffey in a package deal or straight out trades involving Votto or Hamilton.
November 1, 200718 yr Author Man, you make this too easy. You're comparing the production from Dunn, Griffey, Hamilton and Votto / Hatteberg to that from E-5, Phillips, Gonzo and Ross? A good left-hander starter neutralizes this team...the Reds know it. You choosing to act as if it isn't a big deal is fine; however, the Reds think it is. No matter who they move it will still be 4 LH and 4 RH if they move up Bruce. The solution to said problem is moving Hobbs for Hopper to make it 5-3???
November 1, 200718 yr No matter who they move it will still be 4 LH and 4 RH if they move up Bruce. The solution to said problem is moving Hobbs for Hopper to make it 5-3??? Are you just being difficult because we've had this freaking conversation 52 times. No, the solution is to find consistent right-handed production from 1B and 3B, and then a consistent RH out-fielder to be productive in a platoon with either Jay or Josh. If they pay for Junior to leave and Votto is part of that deal, Cantu / Hatteberg will be at 1B and Hopper / Freel will play every-day with Hamilton in RF until May 1 when he hits the DL. That will give Bruce his first taste. If Cantu falls on his face than Eddie will move to 1B and they'll find a stick to play 3B from the right-hand side. Again, we've had this conversation, are you just looking to debate for enjoyment?
November 1, 200718 yr Author Again, we've had this conversation, are you just looking to debate for enjoyment? :sssh::jump:
November 1, 200718 yr Author You slay me. :bunny: I called you back 2 minutes after you called this morning. Thanks for picking up...
November 1, 200718 yr So WK says in the paper today that he wants Hatty to back up Votto. I'm going to assume that's just filler statements while a trade for one of those two is being worked out.
November 1, 200718 yr The one thing about Hatte is that he seems to be a consumate professional and would be a great role model for such a young team. Wouldn't it be nice to have such a guy on the team for a Votto, Cantu, Edwin, Bruce, Hamilton, Hopper, Keppinger, etc, etc?
November 1, 200718 yr So WK says in the paper today that he wants Hatty to back up Votto. I'm going to assume that's just filler statements while a trade for one of those two is being worked out. If the Reds are in a position to have $2 million dollar back-ups than they have come a long way in a short time. Therefore, I agree with you.
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