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JohnU
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Pedro's value as a DH probably depends on the rest of the batting order. Essentially he's a long-ball guy, not much else. Personally, I'd rather have Joey Votto as a DH.
Actually, I don't think the Reds truly intend to contend this year ... just try to sell the future with this young pitching staff. Most of the fans will buy that sandwich, I reckon, though I won't. It's a bunch of Bailey-type pitchers who will still need a lot of bullpen and some hitting, neither of which has yet to be addressed.
Unless, of course, we keep buying into the con game that Bruce and Hamilton "worked on some things" this winter, which is always better than doing it while real games are being played.
I guess I will still root for this outfit, and I will look for the silver lining. I just wonder if rebuilds are actually useful if they are predicated on faith and hope instead of metrics and real coaching.
Actually, I don't think the Reds truly intend to contend this year ... just try to sell the future with this young pitching staff. Most of the fans will buy that sandwich, I reckon, though I won't. It's a bunch of Bailey-type pitchers who will still need a lot of bullpen and some hitting, neither of which has yet to be addressed.
Unless, of course, we keep buying into the con game that Bruce and Hamilton "worked on some things" this winter, which is always better than doing it while real games are being played.
I guess I will still root for this outfit, and I will look for the silver lining. I just wonder if rebuilds are actually useful if they are predicated on faith and hope instead of metrics and real coaching.