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[Starscream]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Glad to see we traded away Juan Francisco. He either hit the ball a long way, or struck out badly.

That's what happens when you show up for ST overweight, unhealthy, and unprepared.

[Starscream]

Votto signs a 10 yr. $225 million contract and no one is hyped in here but me?

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by Starscream

Votto signs a 10 yr. $225 million contract and no one is hyped in here but me?

Did not see that one coming, especially for such a light number. Free-agency would have gotten him at least $25M more. Brandon Phillips is all but gone now. They have chosen to move forward with Votto as the center of the team. I think it the better move. Hopefully they won't have the money to re-sign Stubbs when he comes up now.


I hope they have really committed to spending the cash to keep the team competitive and don't surround Votto with scrubs because they spent too much money on him.

[hotreds]

Outstanding!

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Did not see that one coming, especially for such a light number. Free-agency would have gotten him at least $25M more. Brandon Phillips is all but gone now. They have chosen to move forward with Votto as the center of the team. I think it the better move. Hopefully they won't have the money to re-sign Stubbs when he comes up now.


I hope they have really committed to spending the cash to keep the team competitive and don't surround Votto with scrubs because they spent too much money on him.

Amen!

[WhoDeySchenk]

Actually Jim Bowden tweeted earlier tonight that even after Votto deal, Reds talking with Phillips about extension.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by WhoDeySchenk

Actually Jim Bowden tweeted earlier tonight that even after Votto deal, Reds talking with Phillips about extension.

They must be trippling their payroll. Well done spending some serious cash to remain competitive, but where is the big arm pitching staff?

[WhoDeySchenk]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

They must be trippling their payroll. Well done spending some serious cash to remain competitive, but where is the big arm pitching staff?

Getting Tommy John surgery

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by WhoDeySchenk

Getting Tommy John surgery

Boom.

[elderboy02]

I am pumped to see them sign Votto long term. Now lets hope we can lock Phillips up too.

[hotreds]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...nletter-sports

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by hotreds

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...nletter-sports

I'm kinda upset to see Bailey make the rotation and Chapman in the pen.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by Starscream

I'm kinda upset to see Bailey make the rotation and Chapman in the pen.

But I think it is only a matter of time before Chapman ends up on the DL with Tommy John surgery. They really don't have any sure-fire starters after the first 2, with the Votto signing, they made a committment to be a better ball club, so some great pitching pickups should be soon to follow.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

But I think it is only a matter of time before Chapman ends up on the DL with Tommy John surgery. They really don't have any sure-fire starters after the first 2, with the Votto signing, they made a committment to be a better ball club, so some great pitching pickups should be soon to follow.

And I thought I was the only one who saw Tommy John written all over Chapman's arm when we first signed him.

[elderboy02]

I didn't know you all were doctors. Why worry about it? If it happens, it happens.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I didn't know you all were doctors. Why worry about it? If it happens, it happens.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I didn't know you all were doctors. Why worry about it? If it happens, it happens.

I know you don't watch much baseball that isn't played in GABP. The last guy I remember that threw as hard as Chapman, was Zumaya, and he hasn't pitched in 2 seasons. You can only throw that hard for so long before your elbow says, 'F you'.

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I know you don't watch much baseball that isn't played in GABP. The last guy I remember that threw as hard as Chapman, was Zumaya, and he hasn't pitched in 2 seasons. You can only throw that hard for so long before your elbow says, 'F you'.

I watch baseball outside of GABP and I have seen Zumaya. Doesn't mean Chapman will get hurt. Maybe he is healthier.

[hotreds]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I know you don't watch much baseball that isn't played in GABP. The last guy I remember that threw as hard as Chapman, was Zumaya, and he hasn't pitched in 2 seasons. You can only throw that hard for so long before your elbow says, 'F you'.

Nolan Ryan threw pretty hard and pitched 24 years!

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Starscream

I'm kinda upset to see Bailey make the rotation and Chapman in the pen.

If you like Chapman, you don't want him starting under Widowmaker.