IggyPride00;1341283 wrote:You guys are becoming Indians south at this point.
Reds sign Jack Hannahan to a 1 year, $2 million deal.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/12/reds-sign-jack-hannahan-to-one-year-2-million-deal/
This should put to rest any dreams Scott Rolen has about trying to come back to the Reds as has been reported recently.
I think that is the role they signed Hannahan to (back-up to Frazier). That is the role he played here as well, and pretty much the only position he has ever played (although he is generally considered a utility guy).Midstate01;1341290 wrote:Actually it's likely that rolen comes back in a backup role and its been reported he wants to do that.
At Redsfest Masset said his rehab is going well and will be ready in ST to throw as everyone else.Azubuike24;1341318 wrote:Rotation - Latos, Cueto, Bailey, Arroyo, Chapman/Leake
Bullpen - Broxton, Marshall, Hoover, Arredondo, LeCure, Chapman/Leake, 1 other (Ondrusek, Simon, Masset, Cingrani, Redmond)
Lineup - Ludwick, Choo, Bruce, Votto, Phillips, Cozart, Frazier, Hanigan
Bench - Mesoraco, Hannahan, Donald, Heisey, Paul, 1 other (Rolen, Burriss, Phipps)
I'd have to think if healthy, Masset is on the roster. I'd also venture to say that the other position player has to be an infielder, given that Paul and Heisey are locks and Frazier could also play OF. This is depending on whether they go 13 position players and 12 pitchers, or 14/11. With Chapman in the rotation, I'd think the "1 other" might start out being a pitcher given there is an unknown there.
Say what you want, but DB has taking three diff teams to the postseason...........se-alum;1341805 wrote:I love the fact that Jocketty is Dusty proofing this lineup. With Stubbs and Rolen gone, Dusty can no longer plug them into the lineup day after day despite their ineptitude. Also, the players love Dusty, so it works out really well. Now if Dusty could just figure out how to handle a pitching staff.
And had three different teams absolutely choke in the playoffs, and that's not counting the embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Phils 3 years ago.thavoice;1341807 wrote:Say what you want, but DB has taking three diff teams to the postseason...........
And 3 chokes...because when it matters (the playoffs) you have to be able to manage..and he can't do that.thavoice;1341807 wrote:Say what you want, but DB has taking three diff teams to the postseason...........
SportsAndLady;1341821 wrote:And 3 chokes...because when it matters (the playoffs) you have to be able to manage..and he can't do that.[/QUOTE
and what I have heard from people that is the general concensus. I didnt get to see either of those two postseasons as I was in a place with no access to TV/Radio/web or anything.
The phils series I could understand them not winning, but the sweep was embarrassing. This past year tho.....that was a complete joke job from top to bottom on that team.
thavoice;1341863 wrote:Last year isn't even his best choke.SportsAndLady;1341821 wrote:And 3 chokes...because when it matters (the playoffs) you have to be able to manage..and he can't do that.[/QUOTE
and what I have heard from people that is the general concensus. I didnt get to see either of those two postseasons as I was in a place with no access to TV/Radio/web or anything.
The phils series I could understand them not winning, but the sweep was embarrassing. This past year tho.....that was a complete joke job from top to bottom on that team.
In 2002 in the World Series the Giants had a 3-2 series lead and a 5-0 nothing lead in the 7th of game 6 and managed to lose the series.
In 2003 in the NLCS for the Cubs he had a 3-1 series lead with a 3-0 lead heading into the 8th before choking that series away as well.
The guy can undoubtedly get you to the playoffs, but much like Marty Schottenheimer led teams finds new and creative ways to blow it so that you never actually win anything.
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I've already decided I am going to Opening Day, no matter the cost.osu45804;1342057 wrote:So Opening Day in Cincinnati will basically be an All-Star game now right? Votto, Bruce, Phillips, Chapman, Hamilton, Pujols & Trout
Looks like BP didnt get his wish! The northern tour also makes a stop locally at a small place and only the bigger advertisers on a local station that carries the reds can attend. They eat and stick around for about an hour or so. Talked to Marty and Meseraco a couple of years ago. WEnt last year but didnt bother for any autographs. It is pretty funny as BP flirts pretty good with the staff at this place! When they were leaving last year someone yelled out to BP "see ya next year' and as he walked away, right by our table, he said 'man I hope I dont have to do this next year' and he and he laughed.osu45804;1362998 wrote:The annual Reds Caravan is taking place again at the end of this month & will take place between Jan 24 - 27th -- Looking forward to seeing BP
The Northern Tour, whose stops include Athens, Parkersburg, Columbus, Lima and Dayton, will feature Marty Brennaman, Brandon Phillips, Chris Welsh, Tucker Barnhart, Bob Miller and Gapper.
The Southern Tour, whose stops include Huntington/Ashland, Charleston, Cincinnati (Select-A-Seat event at GABP), Bowling Green (KY) and Lexington, will feature Jim Kelch, Jeff Brantley, Todd Frazier, Logan Ondrusek (1/24 & 1/25 only), Billy Hamilton, **** Williams and Rosie Red.
The Western Tour, whose stops include Louisville, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Muncie and Hamilton will feature Thom Brennaman, Walt Jocketty, Jay Bruce (1/24 & 1/25 only), Homer Bailey (1/26 & 1/27 only), Corky Miller, Ryan LaMarre, Phil Castelliniand Mr. Redlegs.
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/2013/01/09/the-wheels-on-the-bus/
NHL lets their best play in the Olympics, and that's a hell of a lot more dangerous than baseballAzubuike24;1371729 wrote:Reds in the World Baseball Classic.
Brandon Phillips for USA
Joey Votto for Canada (pending physical)
Johnny Cueto likely for Dominican (they haven't finalized their team yet)
Thoughts on these guys, who the Reds have big money on, playing extra (meaningless) baseball?
For hockey players compared to position players, yes. Pitchers, it's another story.Classyposter58;1371738 wrote:NHL lets their best play in the Olympics, and that's a hell of a lot more dangerous than baseball