Comments on: Jocketty: Reds “not close” to extension with Brandon Phillips

By: stlouis1baseball

stlouis1baseball — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:35:28 +0000

You know…Cozart is solid MetalHead but bringing the Wizard on board would certainly help. LOL!
For what it’s worth…I am with you 100% on Heisey playing extensively in LF AND Dusty treating his Rotation like a bunch of Pack Mules.

By: cintiphil

cintiphil — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:00:31 +0000

I felt the deal to bring Rolen here was a good one. he did very well his first year, but of course the guy is a great talent with serious injury problems.His back and now his shoulder will never respond permanently to treatment, and will nag him for ever. Probably the injuries are career enders. The deals for Edmonds and Rent-a-Wreck probably not great ones. What is needed now is a good reliable 3rd base who can field (nobody can be Rolen), and an everyday outfielder like Bruce has been. They are relying on Stubbs in center, but need a guy in left. Maybe Heisey.They may have that in house, but the big problem is the staff. They are good at times, and then lousy.

By: cintiphil

cintiphil — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:53:57 +0000

Well, you know this guy is supposed to be a fan. He doesn’t even know what the problems have been just this past season. Why can’t people think about what they are saying if it is obviously so contrary? On top of that, there is very little logic here, just his wishes as a true HOMER. Just saying.

By: paperlions

paperlions — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:19:10 +0000

I see you are enjoying Jockettyism. Mmmmm, veterany goodness. I am hoping the last vestiges of it left StL with TLR.

By: metalhead65

metalhead65 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:09:51 +0000

the reds can’t afford to resign phillips because walt is saving money to sign washed up ex-cards. I hear he trying to talk ozzy smith out of retirement. and the reds do not need another outfielder. they need to make Heisey or alonso the left fielder and stick with them. why they would go with gomes as long as they did and not give Heisey a legit shot is beyond belief. their biggest problem is dusty changing the line up every day. name another manager that if a guy hits 3 homers in a game will not play him for the next week? as for third base rolen is done so make fransisco the starter and rolen back up. and while hiring someone just because they are from dayton may not be a good idea baker is just a terrible manager and needs to be gone for the reds to improve. they won inspite of him in ’10 and he showed that he could not manage his way out of a paper bag last year. I would rather they not sign anybody this off season than give baker washed up vets to play ahead of the younger talent the reds have. given the choice between cozart and renteria you know he would play ahead of the young kid because he is a veteran. and for you eager to get rid of votto for another mid rotation guys you are nuts. if they trade him they better get a king felix or another ace to anchor the rotation instead of some prospects who will not pan out or have their arm blow out under dusty.

By: stlouis1baseball

stlouis1baseball — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:36:25 +0000

Wow Cincy! You are about as subtle as 50 grit sandpaper. You having a bad day Man?

By: cintiphil

cintiphil — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:12:42 +0000

You are partly correct. After resign Brandon, all else is crap. I would like to get rid of Dusty too, but he is not the biggest problem the Reds have. They need an everyday outfielder, and someone who can play defense at third base, and shore up the P staff. But hire Schmidt because he is from Dayton? Crazy! didn’t Marge hire Pete because he was from Cinti? How did that work out? Didn’t she let sweet Lou go because she wanted to hire her FRIEND Ray Knight, to whom she promised the job? How did that work out? Learn about the game, and don’t pretend that you know as much as Walt!

By: cur68

cur68 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:45:59 +0000

Mud Hens rule

By: marinersnate

marinersnate — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:31:42 +0000

“Also, we need a Left outfielder”

By that do you mean someone to play left field? Or just a left-handed outfielder?

BTW, can my uncle be bench coach? He is from Toledo….

By: brucewaynewins

brucewaynewins — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:33:43 +0000

Dear Walt:

Don’t listen to firemarshal1. Hiring a manger because he is from Dayton is a horrible idea.

Sincerely,

All other Reds fans

By: firemarshal1

firemarshal1 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:23:25 +0000

Walt:

Quick screwing around. Brandon is one of our core players/leaders. Get rid of the tooth pick manager. Hire Mike Schmidt, he’s from Dayton. Also, we need a Left outfielder and a third baseman with a bat. Or it’s another crappy frustrating year. Trade one of our minor league catchers for a right hand bat/ 3B or LF.

By: hotkarlsandwich

hotkarlsandwich — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:07:00 +0000

What a “little bitch”