Red Reposter - Not such a bad little status quo to maintain

but either decided against or the Astros didn’t want to deal within the division.

Worley is a talented pitcher close to the big leagues, but is hittable and doesn’t have a high strike out rate. Hose is a wonderful athlete with a great arm and tremendous spped, but doesn’t yet know how to use his tools and can’t shed ever-persistent questions about his ability to hit. Villar shows a lot of promise, particularly with the glove, but is a long way from the majors.

for Brett Wallace. I’m really starting to like what Houston has done in this deal.

tell us how you really feel.

looks fun

We need to keep a good 3B around (not necessarily END) as insurance for Rolen. I’ll be shocked if he plays more than 120 games either of the next two seasons, and I don’t want Cairo or his equivalent for the other 40+. (Yeah, I know he’s been good, but we’ve been lucky with him, that won’t always happen)

Also, I hope Walt isn’t “eager” to trade them, because I want fair value for them. Hmmmm, the Marlins are probably going to trade Cantu. Maybe Yonder, END, and Cozart for Hanley?

I’m surprised the Reds don’t have bigger crowds. What is the parking like at Miller Park? Is it cheaper than downtown prices?

Maybe due to the recent downturn of the economy the total profit income of Cincinnati is not able to support the team. The Reds have not been competitive for a while, which probably deterred many of the fans in the Metro population. Also the race riots still might have lingering effect on people’s perception of downtown. But I suspect the next two home series (Braves and Cardinals) to draw a big crowd.

I think he made the whole thing up so that he could tell people that he’s had sex in his life. Pitino just doesn’t get any and wanted to be one of the ‘cool kids’.

the organization must have had alot of faith in him to pull him from AA to MLB and he has certainly warranted that faith. He has the lowest walk rate of the relievers and his perfect for the middle relief role. I see the bullpen problems earlier this year as an abberration
If you look at the Reds talent in the pen- Cordero, Masset, Ondrusek, Smith, Rhodes- I just see them adding one arm in August- Springer for Fischer.
And then Chapman, Burton in September.
The big question is Dickerson. Looks like he has recovered his power and could push either Stubbs in Center or Gomes in LF.

could use a serious upgrade to the pitching, if the reds want to compete in the post-season.

Likewise, a bat for LF would be nice

Dickey pitching a whale of a game so far. The guy has had one heckuva year for a guy off the scrap heap. Good story…even better if he waits until his next start to turn back into a pumpkin.

Could end the day back in first…and we better considering StL goes on to host PIT while we host ATL.

Big inning for Dickey with Jay/Pujols/Holliday coming up. If he makes it through this inning unscathed, we should be in good shape.

Dickey working on 3 hit shutout.

4-3, Washington

Or your impatience will lead to the double post.

Thus endeth the lecture… to myself.

who was left?

i think that’s the sound of Strasburg’s shoulder snapping.

Cause he sure as hell seems unwilling to walk. Hey-o.

That should save pretty much everyone. Anyone know if they would consider this?

We head to the 9th…4-0 Mets. I hope the Dickster has one more inning in him.

get ready for a wild ride….

they were bound to start playing a bit better after they cratered coming out of the break

Just don’t compare records against the Phillies. I think it might make you sad.

and Villar is a young pitcher shortstop.

He may still be an averagish starter, but last year was a perfect blend of low babip and lots of men left on base. Plus, a lefty flyball pitcher in Houston could have some serious problems.

I dicked around way too much in college, and it’s been a bigger bitch finding a good job now than I ever imagined.

In other words, I’m much more for second chances now that I’m looking for one than I was when I was in college. College me would’ve been bitching and moaning about letting this dude play, but now, eh. What the hell.