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Dec 23, 2011 6:25 PM
So are they going to try to re-sign CoCo or go after Madsen or Lidge? Who else would be an option to be the closer? The plan was to try and make Chapman a starter, but Idk if he's going to be ready to go 5-6 innings with how he loses control of himself.
Dec 23, 2011 6:25pm
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Dec 23, 2011 8:10 PM
I like the mentality they are taking..win now.
Dec 23, 2011 8:10pm
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Dec 24, 2011 7:38 AM
zach24oz;1025440 wrote:So are they going to try to re-sign CoCo or go after Madsen or Lidge? Who else would be an option to be the closer? The plan was to try and make Chapman a starter, but Idk if he's going to be ready to go 5-6 innings with how he loses control of himself.
I'd be shocked if it's anyone but Coco. His stability and familiarity are too hard to overlook when considering a slight upgrade to Madsen/Lidge.

Chapman will probably start in Lousville for awhile with Latos/Cueto/Leake/Arroyo/Bailey in the rotation then come up when the first one is injured. Getting rid of Wood guarantees he's not in the pen next year IMO. Don't forget they lost Maloney also.
Dec 24, 2011 7:38am
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Dec 24, 2011 8:40 AM
If they re-sign coco he will blow at least 10 saves. Book it!
Dec 24, 2011 8:40am
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Dec 24, 2011 10:18 AM
Were really gonna throw arroyo back out there? He was awfullll last year, they better have the balls to yank em if he's sucking again this year.

Then again I could see him going for 17 wins and a 3.80 era just cuz he's weird like that
Dec 24, 2011 10:18am
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Dec 24, 2011 11:08 AM
Just checked MLB Trade Rumors, doesn't look like the Reds have anything really cooking now.

Jocketty said he might look to solidify LF, but as of now he was more concerned with the bench. Also said he and Cordero were still talking, but didn't figure anything would happen with that anytime soon.

Marshall may become the closer if the Reds do not bring anybody else in. But at this point, Jocketty says he is the set-up man
Dec 24, 2011 11:08am
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Dec 24, 2011 11:29 AM
SportsAndLady;1025707 wrote:Were really gonna throw arroyo back out there? He was awfullll last year, they better have the balls to yank em if he's sucking again this year.

Then again I could see him going for 17 wins and a 3.80 era just cuz he's weird like that

Arroyo will not be as bad as he was last season. No way. He should be league average, at worse. Hopefully.
Dec 24, 2011 11:29am
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Dec 27, 2011 12:59 PM
SportsAndLady;1025707 wrote:Were really gonna throw arroyo back out there? He was awfullll last year, they better have the balls to yank em if he's sucking again this year.

Then again I could see him going for 17 wins and a 3.80 era just cuz he's weird like that
No choice really. They can't trade him, and they're not goin' put him in the pen as a long man with his salary. I think he'll be a solid 4 or 5 guy since he will probably be healthy this year.
Dec 27, 2011 12:59pm
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Dec 29, 2011 12:55 PM
Rotinaj;1025656 wrote:If they re-sign coco he will blow at least 10 saves. Book it!
I hope you are right because that would mean he would probably have about 55 saves.
Dec 29, 2011 12:55pm
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Dec 29, 2011 1:21 PM
I don't know about Bronson....love his heart and willingness to pitch every start....but he's a smoke and mirrors guy and his HR rate tells me he's low on smoke.
Dec 29, 2011 1:21pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:01 PM
John Heyman reporting that the Reds are in agreement with Ryan Madson. No other details.
Jan 10, 2012 11:01pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:16 PM
BNightengale Bob Nightengale



Ryan Madson is signing with #reds, who are definitely going for the division title. Boras finds a perfect fit #MLB

USA Today baseball writer.
Jan 10, 2012 11:16pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:18 PM
Reds bullpen is now legit.
Jan 10, 2012 11:18pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:21 PM
Madsons stats last year for the laptopless lazy phone people?
Jan 10, 2012 11:21pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:23 PM
Oh and was it azubuike who was just bashing jockety for being lazy? Lol
Jan 10, 2012 11:23pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:31 PM
Madson is a quality reliever, just hitting his prime I think. Only been a closer for a couple of years, 30+ saves in his first full time season. Phillies got him more leads than the Reds will sadly, but hopefully when the Reds do hand him the ball the door gets shut.
Jan 10, 2012 11:31pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:40 PM
Love this pickup
Jan 10, 2012 11:40pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:51 PM
SportsAndLady;1047781 wrote:Madsons stats last year for the laptopless lazy phone people?
4W 2L 32SV 2.37ERA
1.154 WHIP, 61 IP
Jan 10, 2012 11:51pm
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Jan 10, 2012 11:52 PM
Didn't realize he was 31. I thought he was about 25. Still good pickup for the Redlegs.
Jan 10, 2012 11:52pm
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Jan 11, 2012 12:03 AM
One year, ten mil?? Wow. Thought we had no money!?!? Lol
Jan 11, 2012 12:03am
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dave

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Jan 11, 2012 12:35 AM
crazy!

went out and got one of the best available starters, maybe the best reliever in baseball, and now the best available closer.
Jan 11, 2012 12:35am
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Jan 11, 2012 8:45 AM
Just heard it's $8.5 mil
Jan 11, 2012 8:45am
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Jan 11, 2012 8:56 AM
The bullpen could be flat out nasty if Masset gets his shit together.
Jan 11, 2012 8:56am
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Jan 11, 2012 9:06 AM
SportsAndLady;1047788 wrote:Oh and was it azubuike who was just bashing jockety for being lazy? Lol
For letting Aaron Cook sign for nothing with Boston...yes. Rotation depth is still an issue.
Jan 11, 2012 9:06am
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Jan 11, 2012 9:29 AM
Azubuike24;1048014 wrote:For letting Aaron Cook sign for nothing with Boston...yes. Rotation depth is still an issue.
Cueto
Latos
Leake
Bailey
Arroyo

Lecure could be a spot starter here and there
Chapman possibly in the rotation at some point

Sure they could use another starter, but they'll be fine
Jan 11, 2012 9:29am