^Jones and Wieters are going to be multiple time All-Stars without a doubt IMO.

I think they have a few future all stars on the roster who are kids. Still looking for your prediction on Reds/Cards final record.

 

 

I say the Cards win around 90, and the Reds around 80-82. Doesn't scream head and shoulders to me.

What's his numbers from last year when he was used strictly as a reliever. Why are you combining his stats as a starter in the AL? Once again, do some research? :rolleyes:

 

Maybe you should be the one doing some research....He's started 2 out of the 153 games he's appeared in....

I say the Cards win around 90, and the Reds around 80-82. Doesn't scream head and shoulders to me.

 

90-72 compared to 80-82 is a pretty big difference. Just sayin. I wouldn't want to come off as negative or anything:lol:

They thrown the 1st pitch yet?

They thrown the 1st pitch yet?

 

Yep, Cards lead off with a single.

Yep, Cards have a guy on first.

 

Don't pitch to PUJOLS!!!!

Error on Rolen.. Schumacher on 2nd, Pujols on first, Holliday up with 1 out.

Grandpa died this morning. He loved the Reds. They'll pull one out. :cry:

 

Sorry for your loss.....Hope the Reds win this one for him.

You guys do realize the Reds bullpen was one of the best in the NL last year right?

Name the teams that have a better bullpen

In my opinion ... Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Braves, Marlins, off the top of my head. If Lidge gets it back, the Phillies do, too.

Mere speculation on your part. Check back in 2 years.

Pretty informed speculation. Rasmus has put up better minor league numbers and is two years younger.

But because the all knowing westsider says he's not ready then he's obviously not? I'm sure you're a better evaluator of talent than Bench. I don't know why you waste your time doing what you do instead of making good money as a scout or better yet GM. How many times have you seen him play?

In 1,800 minor league at-bats, Francisco has walked 72 times with 442 strikeouts. A guy with that little control of the strike zone has a long way to go before he's ready for the major leagues.

 

Again, just because Bench (who obviously has a Reds connection and may even be on the payroll) says it doesn't mean it's true.

If he's not ready then he doesn't need to be sitting on a bench at the ML level.

Agreed. I have no idea why the Reds kept him over Balentein.

 

Francisco needs to be in the minors.

Not sure what just happened but it was a double play.

Cards get doubled top half of the first over.

You guys do realize the Reds bullpen was one of the best in the NL last year right?

Which doesn't mean it will be this year.

 

Will Cordero be as good as he was last year? Iffy. Rhodes is getting older. Herrera is nothing more than a lefty specialist.

 

Masset had a year that was off the charts for him ... there is no guarantee he can maintain that level of performance.

 

We'll see, won't we?

Nick Masset is a big guy with a power arm. Last year, he threw 76 innings (career high) with a 2.37 ERA & 1.03 WHIP. He had 70 K's in those 76 IP. He went 5-1 with 20 holds. That's well above "average".

 

Without a doubt, Masset struggled with the White Sox. In his 10 games with the Reds in '08, he threw 17 1/3 innings with a 2.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP & 11 K in those 17 innings.

 

He has been very, very good in Cincinnati.