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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Dec 23, 2011 6:25pm
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.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 23, 2011 8:10pm
I like the mentality they are taking..win now.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Dec 24, 2011 7:38am
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.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.
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.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Dec 24, 2011 8:40am
If they re-sign coco he will blow at least 10 saves. Book it!
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 24, 2011 10:18am
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
Then again I could see him going for 17 wins and a 3.80 era just cuz he's weird like that
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 24, 2011 11:08am
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
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
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 24, 2011 11:29am
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.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 27, 2011 12:59pm
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.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
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Dec 29, 2011 12:55pm
I hope you are right because that would mean he would probably have about 55 saves.Rotinaj;1025656 wrote:If they re-sign coco he will blow at least 10 saves. Book it!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 29, 2011 1:21pm
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 10, 2012 11:01pm
John Heyman reporting that the Reds are in agreement with Ryan Madson. No other details.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 10, 2012 11:16pm
USA Today baseball writer.BNightengale Bob Nightengale
Ryan Madson is signing with #reds, who are definitely going for the division title. Boras finds a perfect fit #MLB
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 10, 2012 11:18pm
Reds bullpen is now legit.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 10, 2012 11:21pm
Madsons stats last year for the laptopless lazy phone people?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 10, 2012 11:23pm
Oh and was it azubuike who was just bashing jockety for being lazy? Lol
swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Jan 10, 2012 11:31pm
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.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Jan 10, 2012 11:40pm
Love this pickup
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jan 10, 2012 11:51pm
SportsAndLady;1047781 wrote:Madsons stats last year for the laptopless lazy phone people?
| 4W | 2L | 32SV | 2.37ERA |
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jan 10, 2012 11:52pm
Didn't realize he was 31. I thought he was about 25. Still good pickup for the Redlegs.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 11, 2012 12:03am
One year, ten mil?? Wow. Thought we had no money!?!? Lol
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Jan 11, 2012 12:35am
crazy!
went out and got one of the best available starters, maybe the best reliever in baseball, and now the best available closer.
went out and got one of the best available starters, maybe the best reliever in baseball, and now the best available closer.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 11, 2012 8:45am
Just heard it's $8.5 mil
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 11, 2012 8:56am
The bullpen could be flat out nasty if Masset gets his shit together.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 11, 2012 9:06am
For letting Aaron Cook sign for nothing with Boston...yes. Rotation depth is still an issue.SportsAndLady;1047788 wrote:Oh and was it azubuike who was just bashing jockety for being lazy? Lol
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 11, 2012 9:29am
CuetoAzubuike24;1048014 wrote:For letting Aaron Cook sign for nothing with Boston...yes. Rotation depth is still an issue.
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