July 2010
Final Touches Needed to Win This Year
Today, I had a follow Reds fan ask me why I thought the team had to make a trade now. Well, that is an excellent question. You win now and then reload. The team will cut lose Harang and Arroyo after this season-so money for recovery will be in Castellini’s treasure chest. The second half of the season is against really weak teams. The Reds are chasing; however, their problems are not SP. Run support; again, excellent pitching in the last week and no run support. Walt needs to add someone who can drive in runs consistently. Today, the Reds were without Rolen and Votto in the lineup. Are you kidding me, going against a lefty-Jay Bruce isn’t getting on base unless he’s HBB. I telling you, Vernon Wells would be a great choice to fill this void. Come-on Rolen a clean-up hitter; really?
I think signing Isringhausen and Springer are great additions-cheap and it creates competition. Maybe, heads will be removed from assets in that bullpen.
Let the Trading Begin
The trading talks are starting; now, that the All-Star game is approaching. The Reds are rumored to be interested in pitcher Cliff Lee. But, do people forget that run support was the Reds biggest problem on their last roadtrip. They had pitching that kept them in games but the bats were cold. The bull-pen is another area that needs to be evaluated. This was one area, over spring, I thought that would carryover from last season and be great this year.
I have two picks I would love to see the Reds obtain; Vernon Wells or Troy Tulowitzki. Vernon would be great protection for Votto batting 4th. Tulowitzki would be a great addition because Cabrarra is not going to be a full season shortstop. He is a great addition to this team; however, playing hurt and letting your team pay-for-it is not a good example of a team-player.
This is a time for a small market team to “sell the farm” for a 2010 pennant race. This could be the Reds “once in a lifetime” opportunity to effectively compete for the NL pennant. Cliff Lee would be great; but, the TEAM with the most runs and most wins succeed.
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