Cincinnati Reds 2010 Thread

elderboy02 · 01-11-2010, 11:51 AM

This is the official 2010 thread for discussion on the Cincinnati Reds.

elderboy02 · 01-11-2010, 11:52 AM

The reds signed Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman today

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story...YiaUkYKFA.cspx

Blueface · 01-11-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

The reds signed Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman today

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story...YiaUkYKFA.cspx

Another of my fellow countrymen defectors.

America good country!!! I wonder how he will handle no free healthcare.

Starscream · 01-11-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

The reds signed Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman today

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story...YiaUkYKFA.cspx

Everyone seems excited about this deal. I'm not so sure.

He can throw 100+mph, but how's his control and stamina? I don't think that this team can afford another pitcher who has control issues. The new pitching coach may have his work cut out for him.

elderboy02 · 01-11-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Everyone seems excited about this deal. I'm not so sure.

He can throw 100+mph, but how's his control and stamina? I don't think that this team can afford another pitcher who has control issues. The new pitching coach may have his work cut out for him.

I don't know if he will pan out or not. Most people haven't seen him pitch b/c he is from Cuba. I am just exicted that the Reds signed a prospect that a lot of other teams were trying to get

Starscream · 01-11-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I don't know if he will pan out or not. Most people haven't seen him pitch b/c he is from Cuba. I am just exicted that the Reds signed a prospect that a lot of other teams were trying to get

Here's his stats:

Cuban stats:
GS IP BB K ERA
15 54 54 56 4.52
12 81.1 50 100 2.90
16 74 37 79 3.49
20 118.1 62 130 3.18

That's a lot of walks, but otherwise not bad.

hotreds · 01-11-2010, 08:09 PM

smitdavi · 01-14-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Everyone seems excited about this deal. I'm not so sure.

He can throw 100+mph, but how's his control and stamina? I don't think that this team can afford another pitcher who has control issues. The new pitching coach may have his work cut out for him.

Andy I think this is HUGE for the team. This kid was one of the top prospects coming out of Cuba. There was actually an "Outside the Lines" special on ESPN a year or so ago about him. IMO we will have one of the best, deepest, youngest staffs in the league this year. I for one can't wait to see what happens this year. Hopefully we can stay healthy

Starscream · 01-11-2010, 11:57 AM

NEW REDS FORUM!!!!

Starscream · 01-11-2010, 11:59 AM

Still waiting to hear if we're gonna keep Arroyo and Harang or dump one for payroll.

elderboy02 · 01-11-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Still waiting to hear if we're gonna keep Arroyo and Harang or dump one for payroll.

I too am wondering this

Man, I wish we could start the year with Volquez. Are they still estimating he will be back in late May/early June?

MedicCook · 01-11-2010, 11:05 PM

Congrats on the Cuban. Hopefully he will be in the big leagues sooner than later.

elderboy02 · 01-11-2010, 11:14 PM

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Congrats on the Cuban. Hopefully he will be in the big leagues sooner than later.

I wonder how the Reds were able to out-bid the Yankees, Red Sox, etc.

MedicCook · 01-11-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I wonder how the Reds were able to out-bid the Yankees, Red Sox, etc.

I don't think the Yankees really got into it that much. Cashman is just about at his budget and they do not have a great track record with these types of players.

GreekGodX · 01-12-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I wonder how the Reds were able to out-bid the Yankees, Red Sox, etc.

I believe it only has to do with 1 thing. The Reds are the only team that's colors are red and have a big C on the hat.

Eleven · 01-11-2010, 11:18 PM

They are already calling him 'The Cuban Missile'.

From what I heard, he liked the Reds cause the pitching coach speaks spanish, Volquez does too and there are like 9 other Latin Americans on the roster.

elderboy02 · 01-12-2010, 05:49 AM

On the radio they were saying that there are going to be a lot of people looking out for his best interests b/c he comes from communist Cuba. Now he is in a free country and has a LOT of money. Lets hope he doesn't get too crazy

GreekGodX · 01-12-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

On the radio they were saying that there are going to be a lot of people looking out for his best interests b/c he comes from communist Cuba. Now he is in a free country and has a LOT of money. Lets hope he doesn't get too crazy

I do have an interesting cigar investment for him

elderboy02 · 01-12-2010, 08:43 AM

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I do have an interesting cigar investment for him

elderboy02 · 01-12-2010, 10:11 PM

It will be interesting to see if Juan Francisco can make the team this year (LF). I was listening to Marty and Thom Brennaman today on the radio and they said he is doing awesome in winter ball.

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Cincinnati Reds 2010 Thread The reds signed Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman today http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story...YiaUkYKFA.cspx

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Cincinnati Reds 2010 Thread Congrats on the Cuban. Hopefully he will be in the big leagues sooner than later. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Cincinnati Reds 2010 Thread They are already calling him 'The Cuban Missile'. From what I heard, he liked the Reds cause the pitching coach speaks spanish, Volquez does too and there are like 9 other Latin Americans on the roster. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Cincinnati Reds 2010 Thread On the radio they were saying that there are going to be a lot of people looking out for his best interests b/c he comes from communist Cuba. Now he is in a free country and has a LOT of money. Lets hope he doesn't get too crazy

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Cincinnati Reds 2010 Thread It will be interesting to see if Juan Francisco can make the team this year (LF). I was listening to Marty and Thom Brennaman today on the radio and they said he is doing awesome in winter ball.