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Reds Tidbits (2008 season)

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gefootball10;1230621; said:
yesterday the reds signed LHP Matt Fairel of FSU. He was a 35th round pick who recieved a $250,000 signing bonus which they say is 4th round money. Many speculating that this is a tell tale sign Yonder won't sign and the Reds are now distributing the money they would use on him.
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Or maybe money saved on Dunn and Griffey??

I am beginning to really worry about signing Yonder, but if he truly wants what he is saying and is 4 million or so above slot then you gotta say no and move on...Get two draft picks next year in the top 10, and hope to get that big bat next year...
 
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Taking a complete whiff on a 1st rounder is a big deal to a good organization. Not so sure it makes any real difference for one destined to cellar dwell for the rest of most of our lifetimes.
 
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Dispatch

Reds 3 Pirates 1
Cueto snaps dry spell by lasting five innings

Friday, August 15, 2008 2:59 AM
By Hal McCoy


Dayton Daily News
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KEITH SRAKOCIC Associated Press
Javier Valentin's home run in the second inning off Ian Snell tied the score 1-1.



PITTSBURGH -- There were 35,439 in PNC Park -- most of them there to see REO Speedwagon, in a postgame concert, and fireworks.
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates do not draw 35,439 and what does it say when an early-'80s rock band nearly packs the place?
Back in the day, whenever Reds pitcher Mario Soto recorded a strikeout, the scoreboard flashed: "Mario Speedwagon."
Some believe that Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto eventually might morph into a current Mario Speedwagon if he can figure out how to reduce his pitch counts.
One of REO Speedwagon's hits, Keep Pushin, could be Cueto's theme song these days and that's certainly what he did last night to finally get a victory, 3-1. In six previous starts, he had been 0-3.

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gefootball10;1231287; said:
reds sign alonso
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Plus they signed Yorman Rodriguez and as shit ass awful as they are for the rest of '08 they are looking at a top 5 draft pick next June. I can get excited about Reds draft picks again if I know they actually intend to sign them.

Well now that they actually stepped up and did this my outlook of what they are doing this off season is dramatically different. In general terms they are selling off the older, expensive guys for close to MLB ready prospects and being very agressive in drafting American players and pursuing Latin players.

Any team that continues that general strategy over more than 1 year will be in good shape. I don't get a chance to say this very often but well done Reds. Build a deep and continuous pool of home grown talent and you can be a competative team for many years.
 
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Jaxbuck;1231390; said:
Plus they signed Yorman Rodriguez and as shit ass awful as they are for the rest of '08 they are looking at a top 5 draft pick next June. I can get excited about Reds draft picks again if I know they actually intend to sign them.

Well now that they actually stepped up and did this my outlook of what they are doing this off season is dramatically different. In general terms they are selling off the older, expensive guys for close to MLB ready prospects and being very agressive in drafting American players and pursuing Latin players.

Any team that continues that general strategy over more than 1 year will be in good shape. I don't get a chance to say this very often but well done Reds. Build a deep and continuous pool of home grown talent and you can be a competative team for many years.
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Glad to see that you see the little glimmer of hope that I am seeing...
 
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crazybuckfan40;1231865; said:
Glad to see that you see the little glimmer of hope that I am seeing...
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Yeah but then I remind myself Dusty F Baker and Dick Pole are still waiting to mangle any talent they get so I get myself back to being pretty pessamistic about my chances of ever seeing a good Reds team again in my lifetime.
 
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The Open Letter ...

A Letter to Reds Fans | reds.com: Fan Forum

Dear Fans,

Thank you for your loyalty and support of the Cincinnati Reds. You are extremely vital to the success of the Reds, and it is important we share with you the thinking behind our recent personnel decisions.

Since taking ownership of this franchise, we have aggressively tried to improve our Major League roster for the purpose of restoring championship baseball to Cincinnati. We have sought and signed proven players. We have extended the contracts of select current players. We added Dusty Baker, a proven winning manager. And, we have capitalized on our burgeoning younger players like Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto.

We had high expectations for the 2008 season. Unfortunately the team has not played up to our expectations and we have sustained injuries to key players within our starting lineup and rotation.

We opted to trade Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn at this time because we believe it provided the best outcome for the long-term success of the organization. By executing these inevitable changes now, we secured more players as part of our focus towards building a deeper, stronger inventory of young talent.

We are pleased that the trades allow Griffey and Dunn the opportunity to play for teams in tight division races. Both Ken and Adam made significant contributions to the Reds and we are extremely proud and grateful they wore the Reds uniform.

While the run production generated by these two veterans will not be quickly replaced, we chose to endure the short-term ramifications for the sake of building a strong, competitive team for 2009 and many seasons to come.

The vast majority of our 50 draft picks were signed, culminating last week with first-rounder Yonder Alonso and a pair of talented pitchers. Our expanded scouting operations also signed Juan Duran from the Dominican Republic and Yorman Rodriguez from Venezuela, who are arguably the best amateur free agent position players from their respective countries.

As we near September, we will continue to provide valuable playing time to our young players and new acquisitions who we feel can become significant contributors at the Major League level. We ask your continued trust and patience as we build the roster that will get us back on top. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the ballpark.

Sincerely,

[Signed Bob Castellini & Walt Jocketty]
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Dryden;1234343; said:
The Open Letter ...

A Letter to Reds Fans | reds.com: Fan Forum
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I was on board until they mentioned being competitive next season. These moves are not gonna make this team competitive next year, and I wish they would stop trying to sell the same bill of good as they have for the last thirteen years or so.

Just come out and say it: "We're gonna suck next year too." At least that would be something they might be able to follow through on.

It does sound like they have a plan for the seasons beyond next year. Hopefully it will actually come together.
 
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Griffey hit HR #609 this afternoon to tie Sammy Sosa on the all-time list. Congratulations to him.

Here's hoping he can hang around as a DH for three more seasons or so. That is likely what it will take for him to pass Willie Mays and reach 3000 hits.
 
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DDN

Scoring woes still a way of life for Cincy


By Hal McCoy
Staff Writer

Thursday, August 21, 2008


CHICAGO ? A fan wearing a Cubs shirt wandered into the back door of the visiting clubhouse occupied by the Cincinnati Reds after the game Thursday, Aug. 21, and said, "Is this the bathroom?"
Well, no, but it might be considered the outhouse of the National League Central. It certainly isn't the penthouse.
When the fan barged in, the Reds had just lost a 3-2 game to the Chicago Cubs, dropping the Reds to 2-40 in games in which they have scored two or less runs.
And one of those victories was Wednesday's 2-1 victory.

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