Red's Fans Check in - Page 82

chippewastud79 · 01-18-2011, 10:23 AM

Joey Votto signs a new 3 year deal and no one is excited? They have some decent hope with him in the lineup. Now if we can just find some outfielders and some pitching, we could compete for a wild card spot.

elderboy02 · 01-18-2011, 10:53 AM

I like the signing! Adam, want to bet a 5'er? I say the Reds will make the playoffs...

Starscream · 01-18-2011, 02:53 PM

I'd like it better if it were for 5 yrs, but it is what it is. At least we don't have to worry about arbitration.

chippewastud79 · 01-18-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I'd like it better if it were for 5 yrs, but it is what it is. At least we don't have to worry about arbitration.

My guess is Votto is waiting to see if the Reds can compete for a few more years before he gets stuck. If they stink up the joint, or don't surround him with talent worthy of an MVP, then he will be peacing out in 3 years. I certainly don't think he is destined for the highest bidder when that time comes, but he will definitely be looking for a contender.

chippewastud79 · 01-18-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I like the signing! Adam, want to bet a 5'er? I say the Reds will make the playoffs...

I'll bet you a 5'er they don't win the World Series and a 5'er that Stubbs doesn't bat over .300

Starscream · 01-18-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

My guess is Votto is waiting to see if the Reds can compete for a few more years before he gets stuck. If they stink up the joint, or don't surround him with talent worthy of an MVP, then he will be peacing out in 3 years. I certainly don't think he is destined for the highest bidder when that time comes, but he will definitely be looking for a contender.

I can see that. He said in an interview after the signing that he couldn't see himself playing for any other team "right now", but that he definitely didn't see himself playing for NY or Boston (good news).

hotreds · 02-13-2011, 02:25 PM

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

elderboy02 · 02-13-2011, 03:30 PM

Can't wait for baseball to start

elderboy02 · 02-15-2011, 10:18 AM

Pitchers and catchers report tomorrow. Dontrelle Willis is already in camp. I am anxious to see if he has anything left.

icehog3 · 02-15-2011, 11:18 AM

Willis had NOTHING for the Tigers, I would not expect squat, Dan. Anything good is a bonus.

Oh, yeah, it's time for me to get in shape for this thread.

chippewastud79 · 02-15-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Willis had NOTHING for the Tigers, I would not expect squat, Dan. Anything good is a bonus.

He'll fit right into the Reds rotation, probably fit even better in the bullpen.

elderboy02 · 02-15-2011, 11:26 AM

Hey Tom.....

icehog3 · 02-15-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

He'll fit right into the Reds rotation, probably fit even better in the bullpen.

Exactly, Adam.....glad he has left Detroit.

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Hey Tom.....

Hey Dan!

Starscream · 02-16-2011, 11:44 AM

chippewastud79 · 02-16-2011, 03:54 PM

CC Sabathia is talking about opting out and the best player in baseball is going to be a free agent after the season. Its too bad the Reds won't make a run at either of them. Good news is they are saying the Cubs are going to be making a serious run at Pujols so we won't miss seeing him multiple times a year.

hotreds · 02-16-2011, 04:10 PM

icehog3 · 02-16-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

CC Sabathia is talking about opting out and the best player in baseball is going to be a free agent after the season. Its too bad the Reds won't make a run at either of them. Good news is they are saying the Cubs are going to be making a serious run at Pujols so we won't miss seeing him multiple times a year.

Not a chance the new owner of the Cubs (Ricketts) will commit $300 million. And even if he did, don't you play the same amount of games Vs the Cubs that you do against the Cards?

chippewastud79 · 02-16-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Not a chance the new owner of the Cubs (Ricketts) will commit $300 million. And even if he did, don't you play the same amount of games Vs the Cubs that you do against the Cards?

That was the point, that the Reds would see him just as many times. I guess I worded it wrong. There are only about 4 logical options for him if he makes it to free-agency, Cubs being one of them. I am not sure any team will be offering up the reported $300 million/10 years he wants, I am guessing $255-260,000,000 for 8 years gets it done. If I were betting, he ends up a Cardinal for the rest of his career but the open market will dictate the price.

icehog3 · 02-16-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

That was the point, that the Reds would see him just as many times. I guess I worded it wrong. There are only about 4 logical options for him if he makes it to free-agency, Cubs being one of them. I am not sure any team will be offering up the reported $300 million/10 years he wants, I am guessing $255-260,000,000 for 8 years gets it done. If I were betting, he ends up a Cardinal for the rest of his career but the open market will dictate the price.

I just didn't read it as tongue-in-cheek humor, Adam...I re-read it now and I see exactly what you meant.

The big joke here is that Ricketts and Hendry will not want to commit $300 million over 10 years to a player who will be 41 when the contract expires....so they will offer him $300 million over 5 years.

hotreds · 02-17-2011, 09:38 AM

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

01-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#1621
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Joey Votto signs a new 3 year deal and no one is excited? They have some decent hope with him in the lineup. Now if we can just find some outfielders and some pitching, we could compete for a wild card spot. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Red's Fans Check in I like the signing! Adam, want to bet a 5'er? I say the Reds will make the playoffs...

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Red's Fans Check in I'd like it better if it were for 5 yrs, but it is what it is. At least we don't have to worry about arbitration. __________________ Insert quote here.

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Red's Fans Check in http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...nletter-sports __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Can't wait for baseball to start

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Pitchers and catchers report tomorrow. Dontrelle Willis is already in camp. I am anxious to see if he has anything left.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Red's Fans Check in Willis had NOTHING for the Tigers, I would not expect squat, Dan. Anything good is a bonus. Oh, yeah, it's time for me to get in shape for this thread. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Red's Fans Check in CC Sabathia is talking about opting out and the best player in baseball is going to be a free agent after the season. Its too bad the Reds won't make a run at either of them. Good news is they are saying the Cubs are going to be making a serious run at Pujols so we won't miss seeing him multiple times a year. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

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