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Nate
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May 17, 2013 10:51am
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%
I would LOVE for them to do it but it's very unrealistic.
15%
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 17, 2013 11:05am
I saw something on Twitter earlier about it being more about the years than the money. I think the Reds get it done.
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Nate
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May 17, 2013 11:09am
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.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 17, 2013 11:24am
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.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 17, 2013 11:29am
No idea where to put this...but L O and L.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 17, 2013 11:31am
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
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 17, 2013 11:49am
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.wildcats20;1444355 wrote:From what I've heard and read, Hamilton is a long way away defensively. I'm not sure.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 17, 2013 12:13pm
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.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
May 17, 2013 12:59pm
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.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.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
May 17, 2013 1:14pm
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.
Then again, the Reds have proven people wrong time and time again when it comes to spending money since Jocketty and new ownership arrived.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 17, 2013 1:38pm
I could see it happening. But I think it will all depend on attendance. Ill say 61% chance they DO resign him.
wes_mantooth
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May 17, 2013 3:20pm
10%
Rotinaj
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May 17, 2013 3:35pm
You shut your face!!!!!wes_mantooth;1444527 wrote:10%
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Tiger Style
May 17, 2013 3:44pm
HIS ON BASE PERCENTAGE IS UNBELIEVABLE
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Nate
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May 17, 2013 4:01pm
LOL @ the picture of Dat Dude, Choo and Votto!
IggyPride00
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May 17, 2013 4:17pm
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.
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.
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
May 17, 2013 4:22pm
I believe Bailey is the only one that falls under that.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.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
May 17, 2013 4:27pm
Core guys are pretty well locked up. Latos, Cueto, and Bailey are due up around '15 I believe.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.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
May 17, 2013 4:31pm
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.wildcats20;1444355 wrote:From what I've heard and read, Hamilton is a long way away defensively. I'm not sure.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
May 17, 2013 4:35pm
Don't like to hear that about the arm, that's usually something you have or you don't.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.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 17, 2013 5:16pm
If they sign Choo long term,maybe they can decide to move Hamilton back to his natural position, ss
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
May 17, 2013 5:20pm
Rotinaj;1444543 wrote:You shut your face!!!!!
Lol sorry!
There is a good market for him...so he is going to get overpaid
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 17, 2013 5:51pm
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.wes_mantooth;1444642 wrote:Lol sorry!
There is a good market for him...so he is going to get overpaid
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 17, 2013 9:06pm
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 ???
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Sonofanump
May 17, 2013 10:19pm
LOChoo.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.