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May 17, 2013 10:51 AM
With his current success with the Reds, what is the % chance the Reds spend the money to keep him on the roster after this season?

I would LOVE for them to do it but it's very unrealistic.

15%
May 17, 2013 10:51am
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May 17, 2013 11:05 AM
I saw something on Twitter earlier about it being more about the years than the money. I think the Reds get it done.
May 17, 2013 11:05am
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May 17, 2013 11:09 AM
It would be awesome if they could but what would you do with Hamilton since his project is to be a CF? Choo in LF probably wouldn't be the greatest idea either since he's played very little there as well.
May 17, 2013 11:09am
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May 17, 2013 11:24 AM
Nate;1444328 wrote:It would be awesome if they could but what would you do with Hamilton since his project is to be a CF? Choo in LF probably wouldn't be the greatest idea either since he's played very little there as well.

From what I've heard and read, Hamilton is a long way away defensively. I'm not sure.
May 17, 2013 11:24am
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May 17, 2013 11:29 AM
No idea where to put this...but L O and L.

May 17, 2013 11:29am
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May 17, 2013 11:31 AM
Gotta love the Dolans! Its a good thing the tribe are playing well right now, otherwise the Indians fans would be all over them. Cheap sons of bitches. OH NOES!! A SCOTT BORAS CLIENT!!! WhATEVER Will WE do?!!!!?!?!?!!! SMH
May 17, 2013 11:31am
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May 17, 2013 11:49 AM
wildcats20;1444355 wrote:From what I've heard and read, Hamilton is a long way away defensively. I'm not sure.
And possibly a ways away offensively, since the last I heard, he wasn't getting on base at Louisville. All the speed in the world won't help you if you can't swing a bat at a competent (at least) level. Better to have a proven quality commodity than hoping Billy can hit at/above the Stubbs level in the near future.
May 17, 2013 11:49am
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May 17, 2013 12:13 PM
Commander of Awesome;1444374 wrote:Gotta love the Dolans! Its a good thing the tribe are playing well right now, otherwise the Indians fans would be all over them. Cheap sons of bitches. OH NOES!! A SCOTT BORAS CLIENT!!! WhATEVER Will WE do?!!!!?!?!?!!! SMH

Lol. Everyone is sooooo afraid of Boras, it's hilarious.
May 17, 2013 12:13pm
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May 17, 2013 12:59 PM
Heretic;1444403 wrote:And possibly a ways away offensively, since the last I heard, he wasn't getting on base at Louisville. All the speed in the world won't help you if you can't swing a bat at a competent (at least) level. Better to have a proven quality commodity than hoping Billy can hit at/above the Stubbs level in the near future.
Yea, I think he's further away offensively than he is defensively. However, unlike Stubbs, Hamilton has shown the ability to hit. Also, he's pretty new to switch hitting, which has probably set him back some. I think he's probably at least 2 years away.
May 17, 2013 12:59pm
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May 17, 2013 1:14 PM
On the surface, I'd say no chance.

Then again, the Reds have proven people wrong time and time again when it comes to spending money since Jocketty and new ownership arrived.
May 17, 2013 1:14pm
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May 17, 2013 1:38 PM
I could see it happening. But I think it will all depend on attendance. Ill say 61% chance they DO resign him.
May 17, 2013 1:38pm
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May 17, 2013 3:20 PM
10%
May 17, 2013 3:20pm
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May 17, 2013 3:35 PM
wes_mantooth;1444527 wrote:10%
You shut your face!!!!!
May 17, 2013 3:35pm
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May 17, 2013 3:44 PM
HIS ON BASE PERCENTAGE IS UNBELIEVABLE
May 17, 2013 3:44pm
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May 17, 2013 4:01 PM
LOL @ the picture of Dat Dude, Choo and Votto!
May 17, 2013 4:01pm
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May 17, 2013 4:17 PM
People's heads will explode when they see the comps that Boras will use in his contract demands.

He will have execs think Choo is the 2nd coming of Mickey Mantle by the time he puts his free agency binder together.

All it takes is one stupid GM, and I suspect he is going to be looking for Jayson Werth type money as his comp.

Do the Reds have any young guys coming off their rookie contracts in the next 2-3 years that will need huge extensions? That could go a long way in determining how far they extend themselves in trying to keep Choo.
May 17, 2013 4:17pm
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May 17, 2013 4:22 PM
IggyPride00;1444614 wrote:People's heads will explode when they see the comps that Boras will use in his contract demands.

He will have execs think Choo is the 2nd coming of Mickey Mantle by the time he puts his free agency binder together.

All it takes is one stupid GM, and I suspect he is going to be looking for Jayson Werth type money as his comp.

Do the Reds have any young guys coming off their rookie contracts in the next 2-3 years that will need huge extensions? That could go a long way in determining how far they extend themselves in trying to keep Choo.
I believe Bailey is the only one that falls under that.
May 17, 2013 4:22pm
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May 17, 2013 4:27 PM
IggyPride00;1444614 wrote:People's heads will explode when they see the comps that Boras will use in his contract demands.

He will have execs think Choo is the 2nd coming of Mickey Mantle by the time he puts his free agency binder together.

All it takes is one stupid GM, and I suspect he is going to be looking for Jayson Werth type money as his comp.

Do the Reds have any young guys coming off their rookie contracts in the next 2-3 years that will need huge extensions? That could go a long way in determining how far they extend themselves in trying to keep Choo.
Core guys are pretty well locked up. Latos, Cueto, and Bailey are due up around '15 I believe.
May 17, 2013 4:27pm
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May 17, 2013 4:31 PM
wildcats20;1444355 wrote:From what I've heard and read, Hamilton is a long way away defensively. I'm not sure.
Have seen him twice this year live. Once in C-Bus, once in Louisville. He's got the range and speed, but his arm and reaction in the OF leaves a lot to be desired, from what I've seen.
May 17, 2013 4:31pm
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May 17, 2013 4:35 PM
Azubuike24;1444626 wrote:Have seen him twice this year live. Once in C-Bus, once in Louisville. He's got the range and speed, but his arm and reaction in the OF leaves a lot to be desired, from what I've seen.
Don't like to hear that about the arm, that's usually something you have or you don't.
May 17, 2013 4:35pm
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May 17, 2013 5:16 PM
If they sign Choo long term,maybe they can decide to move Hamilton back to his natural position, ss
May 17, 2013 5:16pm
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May 17, 2013 5:20 PM
Rotinaj;1444543 wrote:You shut your face!!!!!

Lol sorry!

There is a good market for him...so he is going to get overpaid
May 17, 2013 5:20pm
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May 17, 2013 5:51 PM
wes_mantooth;1444642 wrote:Lol sorry!

There is a good market for him...so he is going to get overpaid
He'll get the big pay day, and do something stupid and Korean Media will hurt his feelz, and then the return of QQaChoo will happen. Book it.
May 17, 2013 5:51pm
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May 17, 2013 9:06 PM
Commander of Awesome;1444657 wrote:He'll get the big pay day, and do something stupid and Korean Media will hurt his feelz, and then the return of QQaChoo will happen. Book it.

Butt Hurtz much ??? ;)
May 17, 2013 9:06pm
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May 17, 2013 10:19 PM
Commander of Awesome;1444657 wrote:He'll get the big pay day, and do something stupid and Korean Media will hurt his feelz, and then the return of QQaChoo will happen. Book it.
LOChoo.
May 17, 2013 10:19pm