justincredible

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 2:56 PM Feb 22, 2011 2:56 PM

Que?

Feb 22, 2011 9:56am

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 2:59 PM Feb 22, 2011 2:59 PM

This a prediction or official?

Arroyo said he would do it but rather not. He had his best year I think ever, and in the last 5 or so years he has pitched in the top 5 of innings and one of few with 15 wins the last few years. Cannot go wrong with him. Does not matter really who throws. I could see Volquez being toooo amped for the game.

Feb 22, 2011 9:59am

justincredible

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 3:03 PM Feb 22, 2011 3:03 PM

Official per Mark Sheldon and John Fay on twitter.

Feb 22, 2011 10:03am

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 3:27 PM Feb 22, 2011 3:27 PM

I don't mind it.

Feb 22, 2011 10:27am

justincredible

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 3:40 PM Feb 22, 2011 3:40 PM

He's the best pitcher the Reds have when he's at the top of his game. He doesn't seem to be at the top of his game enough, though.

Feb 22, 2011 10:40am

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 3:41 PM Feb 22, 2011 3:41 PM

Really not a surprise, thought it might be Massett.

Feb 22, 2011 10:41am

justincredible

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 3:44 PM Feb 22, 2011 3:44 PM

gerb131;687071 wrote:Really not a surprise, thought it might be Massett.

lolwut?

I thought it was a lock between Bronson and Johnny.

Feb 22, 2011 10:44am

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 3:46 PM Feb 22, 2011 3:46 PM

I was kidding. Yea I figured Johnny but Edinson is the key/spark to the staff this year imo.

Feb 22, 2011 10:46am

wildcats20

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 3:46 PM Feb 22, 2011 3:46 PM

I'm OK with it.

I just hope he doesn't suck.

Feb 22, 2011 10:46am

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 4:24 PM Feb 22, 2011 4:24 PM

Bronson is great when he's that #2 or #3 guy in the rotation, lets keep him that way.

Remember, Volquez is hitting that period in time where you're supposed to be "even better than before" after Tommy John. I think hes going to have a monster season.

Feb 22, 2011 11:24am

wildcats20

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 4:29 PM Feb 22, 2011 4:29 PM

Bronson is great when he's that #2 or #3 guy in the rotation, lets keep him that way.

Remember, Volquez is hitting that period in time where you're supposed to be "even better than before" after Tommy John. I think hes going to have a monster season.

Totally agree about Bronson.

And let's hope Edinson hits that stretch.

Feb 22, 2011 11:29am

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 5:10 PM Feb 22, 2011 5:10 PM

I dont have a problem with it. He pitches opening day, then after that, so what?

Feb 22, 2011 12:10pm

justincredible

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 5:15 PM Feb 22, 2011 5:15 PM

I know Bronson isn't the ace, I figured he'd get the nod on seniority.

Feb 22, 2011 12:15pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 5:22 PM Feb 22, 2011 5:22 PM

I bet since BA really does not want to, but would, has something to do with it. He has been one of the most consistant pitchers in MLB in recent years.

Feb 22, 2011 12:22pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 7:34 PM Feb 22, 2011 7:34 PM

I'd much rather have Arroyo out there. But fair enough, I can live with this decision. Hopefully Volquez has a good spring and will be ready.

Feb 22, 2011 2:34pm

Laley23

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 7:37 PM Feb 22, 2011 7:37 PM

Edinson is going to be the Ace of the staff, or at least is projected to be. Might as well start treating him as one...

Feb 22, 2011 2:37pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 8:37 PM Feb 22, 2011 8:37 PM

Arroyo basically said he isn't comfortable being the opening day starter. I'm fine with this decision.

Feb 22, 2011 3:37pm

justincredible

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 8:50 PM Feb 22, 2011 8:50 PM

Azubuike24;687409 wrote:Arroyo basically said he isn't comfortable being the opening day starter. I'm fine with this decision.

Right. Arroyo didn't want to be the OD starter, which is fine. I assumed based on last seasons results it would've been Cueto. Or they would've announced it when they've actually played a ST game to see who is pitching well.

Feb 22, 2011 3:50pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 8:52 PM Feb 22, 2011 8:52 PM

Dusty Baker made this comment, "I just wanted Bronson starting between Johnny and Edinson. I didnt want them having battles over the radar gun."

Feb 22, 2011 3:52pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 9:10 PM Feb 22, 2011 9:10 PM

Remember, Volquez was also the choice to start the first playoff game and the Reds had clinched for over a week before the series started. They could have lined it up anyway they wanted but Volquez still got the nod.

Feb 22, 2011 4:10pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 9:14 PM Feb 22, 2011 9:14 PM

september63;687425 wrote:Dusty Baker made this comment, "I just wanted Bronson starting between Johnny and Edinson. I didnt want them having battles over the radar gun."

Probably so in a series when a team faces all three......so they cannot get "used" to the same type of pitcher I imagine.

Feb 22, 2011 4:14pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 9:16 PM Feb 22, 2011 9:16 PM

I dont believe Dusty has had Cueto and Volquez starting back to back for awhile, has he ever? See post #19.

Feb 22, 2011 4:16pm

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 9:18 PM Feb 22, 2011 9:18 PM

yeah..i know...that is why I said that....was gonna quote your post but I was too lazy I guess.

Feb 22, 2011 4:18pm

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Wed, Feb 23, 2011 10:59 AM Feb 23, 2011 10:59 AM

I wish they would just come out and say BA doesn't want to pitch opening day. The BS about Volquez and Cueto not being back to back is garbage. What is he going to do when Homer and either Volquez or Cueto are back to back?

I'm expecting the opening day losing streak to continue, this will be EV's first time throwing in cold weather in a couple years. Hopefully it's a warm day but probably not. They are making a big deal about opening night too so maybe they think this is the best chance to win 1 of the first 2.

Feb 23, 2011 5:59am

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Wed, Feb 23, 2011 3:49 PM Feb 23, 2011 3:49 PM

That is no secret...BA has said that for two years now.


I can see what they mean a bit about EV and Cueto...both are very similiar pitchers. Baseball is a game of over analyzing everything so I could see a managers reasoning....as not give a same team almost the same pitcher two days in a row.

Just read that Wainright from the Cardinals may be out for the season...............

Feb 23, 2011 10:49am