How do you feel about Mike Stanton and Alex Gonzalez going to the Reds?
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Mike Stanton lately has not been as great pitching as in the past, but if you need someone for one or two outs, he most likely will be your man. Alex Gonzalez is a great addition. His glove is great and his batting average has gone up this year while in Boston. It's a shame the Red Sox did not resign him, because they have not a great short stop in a while, however, I think they will fit in well with the Reds orginization.
517335
The Reds will start to fall off around the All Star break, or sooner.  I predict them finishing the year in third place at 82-80, behind the Astros (2nd) and Cardinals (Division Champs).  With a trade for a solid starting pitcher, they will finish in 2nd.  The Reds need at least two good starting pitchers to contend.  Their bats are only going to carry them so far.  Pujols is on a pace to hit over 100 homers, but we know that's not going to happen.  As soon as the Red's big bats cool off, they're going to start slipping.
781718
There Was'nt one.. Zambrano looked like he might be it in Chicago, but he tailed off, and Carpenter in St.louis wasnt really as impressive as the year he won the Cy Young, as for Trevor Hoffman, that game he gave up 2 or 3 back to back HRs to the Dodgers as a closer disqualifies him from conversation, then thru in that he blew saves that spectaculary 3 or so times on the year means i dont care what his numbers said, he cant win...i wouldve rather seen Billy wagner get a Cy Young off last year than Hoffman, Rivera hasnt won one, theres no way in H*ll Hoffman should... so Webb was the best of what was available.
899803
Pitching is the only thing we really need,I hope they made a really good bid on this Matsuzaka!! I heard Andy Pettite Had dinner with Joe Torre Last night,And i read in todays paper,he said if he pitches next yr he wants to come back to the yankees,Roger Clemens if he plays next yr,WILL FINISH HIS CAREER IN BOSTON!! From what i read in todays paper If we don't get Matsuzaka,We'll go after Zito,And i belive Pettite is going to come back.Don't forget we have this Kid Phil Huges,Whos also going to be a GREAT PITCHER! And We'll get something for Sheffield\n4 clubs called about him,But Cashman wants to trade him to an NL Team,,Because he's pissed,and he can hurt us in the long run if we trade him to an AL Team,
140196
my favorite player is adum dunn from the cincinnati reds. i like him becaause he is a good player and he is from my favorite team.
1116554
Yes, and while the Giants are at it they should trade their whole bullpen. Worrell, Accardo, etc... I am a huge Giants fan, and it pisses me off when the starters pitch a great game and then hand it off to the bullpen for them to screw it up. Like 2nite against the Rangers, Worrell and Accardo almost blew the game. And they actually did, but the umpire blew the call on Texeira's line shot.\n\nTrade the whole bullpen.
678451
I am!  I love the Reds, although not as much now that they've traded Sean.... :(
806222
The Tigers got stiffed, big time.\nThe pitchers The Tigers gave up\nare Major League pitchers and will come\nback to bite us in the rear end.\n\nWouldn't it be ironic if Gary Sheffield hit a walk off homer in the 7th game of the 2007 ALCS to beat the yankees?\n\nNow, I would find that funny as heck!
290669
I'm a Mets fan, and being from NY all I hear is that the odds makers pick the Yankees EVERY year. Nothing new there. In the AL the Chisox could do it again. In the NL, who knows? My Mets are bound to improve (they can only go up!), so let's just watch and see. Play Ball!!
178462
A-rod if he's left... he is a huge threat on a Yankees team this year that will be amazing.  They will shine like the yankees that won world series
1144281
i'm a yankee's fan, but if the season eneded right now, i don't see them going the distance only becuase their pitching has been inconsistant at best. detroit is playing some amazing ball, but i think they might lack the maturity to really carry it through( if they stay intact, i'd think they'd be a really great pick for next year). I guess if i'm gonna stick it out there, i'd have to give it to the chicago white sox in the american league. they might be a little shaky in a couple of positions (center field need's a ton of help)...but to me they are the entire package, good offence and for the most part solid 'd' and pitching( i love contreras).\n\nin the national league, the mets are playing incredible baseball right now. their sticks seem to always be on fire and with pedro and glavine pitching the way they are, they almost seem unbeatable. billy wagner might be the thorn in their side, he's great, but he show's a vunelrability that could be the mets down fall in  tight games.\n\nof course st louis is out there too. right now without poujous, they might not be able to put it all to bed, but it's early...and i'm sure when he comes back....the cards will be a major contender.\n\nthe reality is it's way too early in the season to think in terms of october, a lot of teams cleveland, oakland, minesota, which were getting shlacked early on are starting to get all the pistons running at the same time...oh yeah let's not forget the dodgers...they are really starting to turn it on.\n\npersonlly, i'm thinking this could end up being an exciting season. there are a lot of good teams out there....the diffrerance between the "have's' and the "have not's" is a clearly defined as in years past.
348568
NO THANK GOD\nPedro is one of the biggest as Sholes in sports. The Yankees will NEVER have anything to do with that piece of trash of a pitcher. (He's not even that good)
932249
Frank Thomas will be a HR or nothing type of guy.  He is a major liability on the bases and his bat speed is not the same it was.  (I watched him all year last year) as an A's fan.  He is a great infulance on the team but don't be shocked if he does not repeat what he did last year.......
713049
yeah, he's supposed to interview with the A's this week. i THINK THE PADS will get Bud Black (halos pitching coach cuz he lives near SD). The A's will end up either with Bob Geren (Beane's type of manager) or Ron Washington.\n\nI know you would like to see Hillman but you would love Ron Washington. He's the the man and from Lousianna. He'd be like Ozzie Guillen execpt not as talkative.\n\nRon Wash interviewed with the Rangers last week and I think he'd do an amazing job with the rangers. players and fans love him.
957251
It is much too early to decide whether or not Moises Alou will have an impact upon the team because we really don't know who would like to play for the N.Y.Mets, or who may be available.\n\nBut, as it stands as of Nov/Dec 2006, I like Moises Alou and I hope Alou brings whatever is necessary to get the Mets into the post season playoffs for 2007. \n\nI hope the N.Y. Mets concentrate and seek out available pitchers as Tom Glavin and Pedro Martinez may be on the downward curve in their career.\n\nIf only Pedro had stayed healthy for the 2006 post season, I think the N.Y. Mets would have beaten the Detroit Tigers, as did the St. Louis Cardinals, in the World Series. \n\nBut, to answer the question,... yes, I like Moises Alou coming to New York.
434672
i just want to say you are a good person for liking the tribe! They are gonne be the 06 champs. the martinez you are thiking of is dennis martinez (el presidente) im not sure where he is. but thome is on the rival white sox who arent doing so well this year so far, hershieser is an espn baseball analysis. sandy plays for the rangers i believe and is like 2nd sting. julio franco is with the braves i think and is like the oldest player in the mlb. omar is short stop for the giants and last i saw of mesa he was pitching for phili. hope that helps alittle and GO TRIBE!
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I'd definitely be on the look-out for a replacement for Loaiza... If he keeps pitching (if he is allowed to by the A's) like he has been, any one of those pitchers you mentioned might be the better option this year...