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Originally Posted by guccilvr
I wasn't a fan of the Arroyo trade by any means.. but I know that Theo has something up his sleeve. I'm pleased with the Red Sox first day of draft picks.
Back to the Reds.. I'm dismissing them as a fluke because well I will have to see something more in order for me not to. Sure I will give them credit because they are winning, but let's see what happens after the AS break. I think you'll find Cincy in 3rd. :shrug:
Or maybe I'm still amped because Boston isn't playing as well as I would like.
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I wouldn't say they are a fluke because they have talent on that team. The pitching is just somehow playing far better than anyone thought. everyone knew they had the offense.
But as for dropping to 3rd, it's a possibility. Houston adds Clemens and that will pick them up a little, but they desperately need a healthy Oswald and Pettitte pitching better.
St. Louis.... they have the team but they have cracks in the foundation and a hurt Pujols.
I think if they are in contention at the break and after interleague play (which I think they have a far easier schedule than most other teams), management will shell some bucks out for a difference making trade. Perhaps, Webb, Willis, Westbrook, etc.
The true turning point for Cincy was the acquistion of Brandon Phillips from Cleve. He was someone who couldn't get it done in the Cleve. system but is definately living up to his potential in Cincy.