Yeah, I forgot Ross was burt. Bako/Valentin platoon will be servicable.

 

I like Patterson, a steal if you ask me. SB's and power. He will hit 20 plus in GABP if he gets enough at bats.

 

I have heard a rumor that the Reds looking at sending Freel to the Rays. Maybe for Edwin Jackson.

Cueto's day is done pretty impressive rebound after that first inning.

 

Agreed.

Hasn't pitch, It's Cueto pitching.

 

 

That's who I'm talking about.

Yeah, I forgot Ross was burt. Bako/Valentin platoon will be servicable.

 

I like Patterson, a steal if you ask me. SB's and power. He will hit 20 plus in GABP if he gets enough at bats.

 

I have heard a rumor that the Reds looking at sending Freel to the Rays. Maybe for Edwin Jackson.

 

They need to get rid of at least one of those outfielders.

That's who I'm talking about.

 

It looked like you were talking about Volquez. Cueto Looked solid only allowed only 1 more baserunner after the first.

It looked like you were talking about Volquez. Cueto Looked solid only allowed only 1 more baserunner after the first.

 

Cueto is down today, 4 inn. 2 runs 2 er 2 hits 2 walks 4 K's. Very solid after his first inning.

 

Thats his line for the day. It's tied 2-2. Both hits that were bloopers hit from around the ankles.

Here is some stuff from CTR:

 

http://1530homer.com/pages/ctrent.html

 

I've got to say, Homer Bailey has had the most disappointing spring. It will be very interesting to see how he reacts in Louisville. The problem is he can dominate Class AAA hitters with his pure stuff, but not big league hitters. One opposing hitter said of Bailey's fastball -- (making a motion of a straight fastball) "give me that (stuff) in June."

 

* Jay Bruce has his spot in minor league camp ready, and he'll likely be there soon. I've been told by people in the organization that he's expected in minor league camp any day now. Thing is, he's played well with the big league squad, but he hasn't had one of those springs that has made the decision a no-brainer. The quad injury sure didn't help.

 

* Perhaps you haven't noticed, but Juan Castro has had a nice spring with the bat. We all know what he can do with the glove, but he can contribute in other ways. The biggest question, though, is his arm. He underwent Tommy John surgery and has been limited in his play, not being able to go back-to-back days. I wouldn't be shocked to see him in the Opening Day lineup at short. I know most have Jeff Keppinger penciled in with Gonzo out, but Castro is a possibility, especially with the off day on Tuesday.

 

* Guys with unimpressive springs I'm not worried about -- Adam Dunn, Brandon Phillips, Edwin Encarnacion. I really think this is Encarnacion's break-through year.

 

* The rotation looks like Harang, Arroyo, Cueto, Volquez and Fogg. Affeldt will help the bullpen, Belisle could be in long relief.

 

* Bill Bray looks really good. If Bray has the type of season he's capable of having, "the trade" could be ruled a Reds win this year. Daryl Thompson looks pretty darn good.

 

* A quiet spring from Todd Coffey, which, well, is interesting. Last year there was a lot of talk about Coffey and potentially being a closer. Not so much this year after a bad, bad 2007. Saw an interesting stat in the Hardball Times Season Preview by blogger Justin Inaz of On Baseball & The Reds -- Coffey's strikeout rate increased last season, as did his groundball rate (57 percent of balls in play were grounders), but he gave up 12 homers in 57 innings -- for a 25 percent run-to-fly ball ratio. Just odd.

Roenike sp? looks very good.

 

And I jinxed it.

It looked like you were talking about Volquez. Cueto Looked solid only allowed only 1 more baserunner after the first.

 

 

Yeah, I misread the post that I quoted. I thought you were talking about Cueto in the post.

The "straight" fastball is what has worried me about Homer since the first time I saw him pitch. That is BP to major league hitters, no matter how fast it is.

Freel will be a Cub before the season starts. Likely, Sean Gallagher, possibly Sean Marshall, or another prospect will go to the Reds. If it's Marshall, the Cubs may ask for another prospect.

Freel will be a Cub before the season starts. Likely, Sean Gallagher, possibly Sean Marshall, or another prospect will go to the Reds. If it's Marshall, the Cubs may ask for another prospect.

 

 

I'll take it. Can you and I get the deal done right now? :dancingpa:dancingpa

For all you Bailey haters, tonight wasn't a good night for you, after Fogg got blasted, Bailey came out and pitched good.

 

4 IP 1 ER 1 r 3 hits 1 SO 2 BB.

 

Not great but good. His control and attitude will have him in Louisville. But Starts like this shows he is not far off.

 

Fogg will still be in the opening day rotation IMO.

Volquex also had 2 innings of no runs and 2 k's 0 BB.

For all you Bailey haters, tonight wasn't a good night for you, after Fogg got blasted, Bailey came out and pitched good.

 

4 IP 1 ER 1 r 3 hits 1 SO 2 BB.

 

Not great but good. His control and attitude will have him in Louisville. But Starts like this shows he is not far off.

 

Fogg will still be in the opening day rotation IMO.

 

 

There are plenty of Bailey haters on here. Take that.