<henre****ter@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> For the past few years I've been reading on this site and hearing on
> the talk shows from fans about what this organization really needs to
> fix things up. We need a "proven" closer. we got that. We need a
> "proven" manager. we got that too. Now we finally have the "proven" GM
> that people have been clamoring for. The Reds shouldn't have a losing
> season for some time to come.
>
> As for me, I've been saying that we need starting pitching that can
> get us past the 6th inning without people leaving early to beat
> traffic. Were on the 5th turn through the rotation and what do we
> have. Harang is a stud. Volquez is a revelation. Cueto has been league
> average so far. Arroyo and etc have sucked bowls. were 3/4 of the way
> there.
>
> Personally, I think they pushed the panic button too early on Fogg.
> Not that I'm a big sup****ter, but 2 lousy starts sandwiched around a
> pretty good one is no reason to make a move.
>
> Regarding Arroyo, theres either something wrong with him - Brantley
> keeps saying the velocity isnt there, Pole says he can find nothing
> mechanically wrong - or the league has him figured to a T and Bronson
> needs to make a crapload of adjustments to his approach. I'm guessing
> his arm is sore, tired or darn near dead and it hasnt been diagnosed
> as such yet. This is a big blow to Reds playoff hopes. we need him
> around to eat up 200 innings at league average or best. I have
> reasonable doubts about the diminutive Cueto and inefficient Volquez
> being effective for that long.
>
> Anybody watching Dunn at the plate? What seems to be the problem? Or
> is there one.
>
> Last week i hear the usual yokles on Cinci talk radio (via XM)
> complaining about the team and offering up solutions, most of which
> typically involve playing Ryan Freel. If I hear another redneck (i.e.
> white guy from a rural area in Ohio/Indiana/Kentucky) phone in and say
> that Encarnacion needs to be gotten rid of and hey, how about putting
> Ryan Freel at 3rd, I'm gonna say f**k it and vote democrat this fall.
> Leave the kid alone. Freel would strike out 100-125 times with no
> power if he played a full season and isnt going to outhit EE in any
> way shape or form. But of course that would be conveniently ignored by
> the same people who constantly critcize the reds hitters for the high
> K totals. I'm so glad Edwin is streaking hot right now. It should at
> least shut up a few of the guys. I heard one guy say that Edwin isnt
> nearly as good as his brother. I assume he meant ex-red juan. Ha! the
> jokes on him because A) they arent brothers and b) Juan is an average
> player at best and below average considering he's an outfielder.
>
> Dan O'Brien took a lot of crap about his performance as Reds GM but
> give him some credit for Bruce, Bailey, and Cueto who were all signed
> under his tenure. Consecutive 1st round picks on Bailey and Bruce. Not
> too bad. From what I understand he has really helped get the Reds
> involved in Latin America's talent pool again. That's a mark for Dan
> and a mark against Bowden who let things fall apart down there.
>
> Bowdens people signed Votto into this org which tells you how long
> Joeys been around.
>
> I'me pretty optimistic about this season just based on the starting
> pitching.
>
> After May 20, all *****ing or otherwise about this team shall be
> considered legitimate and appropriate. Until then, its really to early
> to tell much. I have spoken.
>
> love, Henry
Well you've spoken -- slammed a political party & assigned yourself in
charge -- so I guess our only job is STFU -- do I have it right?
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