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Reds Tidbits (2009 season)

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It's bad when you have an automatic out in your lineup, plus the usual one from the pitcher, unfortunately, I see 3-4 pretty automatic outs, plus the pitcher on this squad.

The rotation looks pretty good, but the Reds will need 4-5 offensive guys having career years to play around 500 ball (may not be that hard as some have had little or no career, or are career 200 hitters :(), this isn't hockey, you don't get points when not scoring.

I hope I'm wrong, I really do as I've been a fan since the Big Red Machine years, but this starting lineup is a pretty pitiful excuse for one IMHO.

To expect two guys who have been in the bigs less than a year to be the second and third best offensive players is asking a lot of those youngsters, and BP, though very good, is not a superstar offensive juggernaut. I expect another dismal year where I'm already looking forward to football season in late May or early June. But at least being a Buckeye fan gives me good stuff to look forward to, the Bungles on the other hand :smash:
 
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Chat transcript: Bob Miller | reds.com: News

Reds assistant general manager answers fans' questions


MLB.com
04/10/09 1:24 PM ET

bob_miller: Good win last night. Thanks to everyone for joining the chat today. Let's get started.

bballer352: Do you see the Reds as being an over .500 team this year? My prediction: 85 wins.

bob_miller: Yes, we feel like we should be over .500 this year. Eighty-five wins would put us into contention for at least the wild card.

bballer352: Joey Votto -- Triple Crown contender?

bob_miller: It wouldn't surprise me if he contends for that sometime during his career.

d-backsman: Do you think Micah Owings will have a bounceback year on the mound? And how many home runs do you think he will hit?

bob_miller: Yes, because I think he struggled because of his injury last year, not his talent. He had a good 2007 and started 2008 very good as well.

hoody31: Do you feel the Reds have enough bats to win the NL Central this year? It seems like if Votto or Bruce don't hit well the Reds will be in for a long year.

bob_miller: We feel that Votto, Phillips, Bruce, Encarnacion, Hernandez, Dickerson and Gonzo all could hit 20 home runs this year if they stay healthy. If we continue to take our walks and get on base like we did the last 2 games the offense will be fine.


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