Were the Reds a loser of the deadline?

[missionhockey21]

Given some pitching depth and a few prospects still left in the upper minors, the Reds seemed like one of the teams to make some move. Then again, outside of Cliff Lee, nothing was really worth dumping prospects for (at least given our strengths.) It would have been nice to add Downs, but the asking price was just way too much. Similar to getting a LF bat, the only one I was interested in (that we knew could move) was Dunn, and the Nats didn't seem like they wanted to trade him, just that the option existed.

I know a lot of Reds fans are frustrated, but trades do happen beyond July 31st and I am glad Walt isn't sacrificing the farm to make deals for the sake of making them. It does hurt momentum to some degree I am sure in the clubhouse, but we have a solid team.

[browntown653]

Don't forget that 2 of Jocketty's biggest deals were waiver deadline moves in Larry Walker and Woody Williams. I think he has at least one move up his sleeve.

[love_that_reefer]

The Reds didn't really have that many holes to fill or at least big ones. Lots of good young players stepping up this year for the Reds.

[missionhockey21]

True. I think though the expectation was that they would attempt a move to 'put them over the top.' Right now, as the roster stands, they should be competitive but I do think a key move or two could have allowed them to run away. Plus, naturally there was disappointment in Reds country with the inactivity while the Cards made a move.

[love_that_reefer]

I hear you. As a Giants fan I was happy with the moves we made to bolster the bullpen but disappointed we couldn't get a solid bat. Jocketty is a sly mofo but the Reds have had a lot a great guys stepping it up like Heisey, Wood, Leake and Hannigan. Wouldn't surprise me if the Reds found another gem in the system.

[Slyder]

The Reds didn't really have that many holes to fill or at least big ones. Lots of good young players stepping up this year for the Reds.

We're seeing what our biggest need was that got ignored. Starting Pitching. Yes its been good thus far but now the book is out on Leake and his innings are piling up, Wood just got demoted to make room for Jim Edmonds after being arguably our best starter since the all star break, we are using Edison Volquez who cant find the strike zone but yet it wasnt a need? I'd rather packaged up 2 or 3 Chris Dickerson's and Drew Sutton's and tried for another middle of the rotation arm so that we didnt have to put so much pressure on guys like Volquez. Walt's largely ignored it bringing in more guys that sound like a who's who of has been stars in some St. Louis reunion.

Jim Edmonds
Jason Isringhausen (who is expected to be put on the 40 man at some point before Sept 1)
Russ Springer (who pitched exactly 1 game and cost us losing Drew Sutton to the Tribe)

[love_that_reefer]

Homer Bailey is coming soon

[Slyder]

Homer Bailey is coming soon

Who also hasnt pitched a professional pitch since??? May 23 and while shown signs of breaking out, has has just as many duds this year?

[love_that_reefer]

Yeah, that one

[missionhockey21]

I am honestly pretty happy to get Homer back. Who knows what the results will be, but he did show flashes this year.