[Lefty Noob]

Hadn't heard much news about the Reds throughout the winter, but that all seemed to change in a hurry during the past week or two. First, they hired former Twins assistant GM Wayne Krivsky as their new GM - with just a week until pitchers and catcher report, even!

Then they went out and picked up P Michael Gosling and 1B Scott Hatteberg. Gosling is a lefty who went a combined 4-9 with a 5.56 ERA in 30 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks and their Triple A club in Tucson last year. He had been recovering from shoulder surgery but was placed on waivers, where the Reds claimed him. Hatteberg, and the other hand, signed a one-year deal as a free agent. In his 11th MLB season, he hit .256 with 7 HR and 59 RBI. With incentives, the 36-year-old former Athletic could make $1 million.

So what do you Reds fans think about your teams chances in '06?

[Who Dey]

Mike Gosling huh? 4-9 with a over 5 era. And in triple A no less. Man, do you think he has a shot at the cy young this year?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Hadn't heard much news about the Reds throughout the winter, but that all seemed to change in a hurry during the past week or two. First, they hired former Twins assistant GM Wayne Krivsky as their new GM - with just a week until pitchers and catcher report, even!

Then they went out and picked up P Michael Gosling and 1B Scott Hatteberg. Gosling is a lefty who went a combined 4-9 with a 5.56 ERA in 30 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks and their Triple A club in Tucson last year. He had been recovering from shoulder surgery but was placed on waivers, where the Reds claimed him. Hatteberg, and the other hand, signed a one-year deal as a free agent. In his 11th MLB season, he hit .256 with 7 HR and 59 RBI. With incentives, the 36-year-old former Athletic could make $1 million.

So what do you Reds fans think about your teams chances in '06?

The Reds are just pacing themselves...its a long season Lefty...can't play all the good cards right away....Here is the latest on Golden Boy Gosling...

LHP Mike Gosling, a top candidate for the rotation if one of the anointed five can't make it, lasted only one-third of an inning. Seven of the eight batters he faced reached base, with four scoring while he was on the mound. (Updated 03/15/2006). All that and he is to make $317,000 this year...life is great...