I say signing Johnny Gomes to a deal would be bad. He was not that good this year. The last thing we need is to give him 15 million a year for three or four years. I am terrified that the powers that be will sign him to a long term deal.

I say signing Johnny Gomes to a deal would be bad. He was not that good this year. The last thing we need is to give him 15 million a year for three or four years. I am terrified that the powers that be will sign him to a long term deal.

 

Are you drunk? Gomes wouldn't get $15M over 5 years much less PER YEAR.

 

I like Gomes and think he has a role. He did knock in 86 this year so he can play a bit. His intangibles are also excellent. I'd keep him . I would still, though, look to find a better LFer. If not, then I roll with Gomes.

You are concerned they will give him 15 mil a year? I'll have what you're having...

I think that is the least of our worries. They might not even bring him back at 1.5 mil next year. They need a big right handed batter preferably one who plays LF.

Are you drunk? Gomes wouldn't get $15M over 5 years much less PER YEAR.

 

I like Gomes and think he has a role. He did knock in 86 this year so he can play a bit. His intangibles are also excellent. I'd keep him . I would still, though, look to find a better LFer. If not, then I roll with Gomes.

 

The only way I want to see Gomes next year is in a platoon. He just simply isn't an everyday player.

The Reds already have an option on Gomes for next year. I'll be very surprised if they don't pick it up.

They'll pick up his option, and he'll probably be the everyday LF next year.

#1 thing. Lock Votto up for as long as they can.

#1 thing. Lock Votto up for as long as they can.

 

What is the #1 thing the Reds should not do?

 

You don't think they should lock up Votto?

 

I think the one thing they should not do is panic and make a bunch of moves. The roster isn't all that bad. They need a SS and a LF and maybe a #2 SP.

#1 thing. Lock Votto up for as long as they can.

 

He already said he doesn't want to sign a long term deal.

They should not trade away all the young talent and bring in guys like Milton.

They should not trade for "hopefuls". Any player they bring in by trade should be a proven high level player at his position. Otherwise, roll with the young talent and stick to the plan. It is finally paying off.

What's Rolen status, how long do we have him? Is there a fielding/hitting capable replacement in our farm system?

What's Rolen status, how long do we have him? Is there a fielding/hitting capable replacement in our farm system?

 

I believe thru next season. In the farm system, no, but there is a more than adequate replacement available on the free agent market...

He already said he doesn't want to sign a long term deal.

 

He said he wasn't sure. Big difference.

 

By saying he wasn't sure just makes the Reds think he'll be asking for all kinds of money.