Inigo Montoya Posted February 7, 2009 Report Posted February 7, 2009 As it stands today, here's the team in camp. I realize I might leave a few people off but I don't think I forgot anyone that mattered. SP: Harang, Arroyo, Cueto, Volquez, Ramirez, Owings, Bailey, Thompson, Maloney RP: Cordero, Weathers, Burton, Rhodes, Bray, Lincoln, Masset, Roenicke, Herrera, Fultz C: Hernandez, Cota, Hanigan, Castillo 1B: Votto, Ward 2B: Phillips, Richar SS: Gonzalez, Keppinger, Janish 3B: Encarnacion, Rosales OF: Bruce, Taveras, Dickerson, Hairston, Gomes, Hopper, J. Jones, Nix
The Entertainer Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 I would think that they are finished. The payroll is a hair under $75million. And, most of the available free agents that are let are asking for too much or don't fit what the Reds may have left to add to the team. The 40-man roster is full (and complete, in my opinion). If the Reds do make an addition, it may be during Spring Training when teams make additional cuts.
number85 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 I would say the Reds are done making moves. The front office seems very content on the group of players they have heading into spring training. With the group of players we have now I would assume the roster shakes out like this. Rotation: 1. Harang- coming off a bad year but can bounce back for 16-17 wins 2. Volquez- hope he can repeat his all-star season last year 3. Arroyo- who the hell knows? way to inconsistant but maybe can squeeze out 12 wins 4. Cueto- will build off his expierence from last year........ future ace 5. Bailey- I think this will be his final year to prove himself to the Reds and will have a great spring training. IF: 1B: Votto, capable of being one of the best 1B in the league 2B: Phillips, good glove, ok bat. needs to swing for the fences a little less. 3B: Edwin, maybe he can become a little more consistent at the plate and on the hot corner SS: Gonzalez, his defence will be key if the Reds are looking to play small ball. C: Hernandez: old and can't throw anyone out anymore. makes too much money OF: Right: Bruce, a lot of pressure for someone his age. Center: Tavarez, Corey Patterson's twin. Left: Dickerson, very athletic and should be in center field Bench: IF: Keppinger, Dude can hit IF/OF: Hairston, Love this guy. Hope last year was not a fluke 1B/OF: Ward, Good power bat off the bench OF: Gomes, Platoon with Dickerson maybe C: Hannigan, back-up catcher. liked what I saw from him last year Pen: Cordero Rhodes Weathers Burton Bray Owens Herrera
turningpoint Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 I really wish we'd just go for broke and offer manny 4 years $72 million.
JBandJoeyV Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='turningpoint' post='745400' date='Feb 9 2009, 03:15 PM']I really wish we'd just go for broke and offer manny 4 years $72 million.[/quote] He probably wouldnt accept, but yeah i kinda wish we would too, but thats not gonna happen.
bengalrick Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='turningpoint' post='745400' date='Feb 9 2009, 02:15 PM']I really wish we'd just go for broke and offer manny 4 years $72 million.[/quote] he is a worse outfielder than Dunn is...
JBandJoeyV Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 [quote name='bengalrick' post='745407' date='Feb 9 2009, 03:47 PM']he is a worse outfielder than Dunn is...[/quote] Yeah and hits .300+ with 30+homers and 110+ rbis. Definitely worth the downgrade in the outfield. Not that this conversation matters.
claptonrocks Posted February 14, 2009 Report Posted February 14, 2009 Id say Keppinger will be the regular shortstop before long... I thin Gonzo is done.
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