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By Larry

March 5, 2010 11:59 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson….

By Jeff

February 25, 2010 12:19 PM | Link to this

Put me down for Jonny Gomes, Hal.

By JIMMY

February 24, 2010 10:41 AM | Link to this

I AGREE THAT WLAD BALENTIEN SHOULD BE LEFT FIELD - NO DOUBT!

By JONES

February 24, 2010 3:09 AM | Link to this

BALENTIEN FOR PRESIDENT…I MEAN LEFF FIELD STARTER FOR SURE!! POWER IN DA HOUSE!

By Jay

February 21, 2010 3:12 PM | Link to this

Laynce Nix will start

By Bob Beane

February 21, 2010 10:30 AM | Link to this

George Foster.Why not? Hes still better than anything they have now.

By Sam

February 20, 2010 11:54 AM | Link to this

For Hal’s left fielder contest. Starting left fielder for Reds on opening day: Gary Sheifield

By BMan

February 20, 2010 9:36 AM | Link to this

The title should be “Pick the Right Fielder by the All-Star Break, I’ll buy Dinner.” Hal, don’t be another short-memory Reds fan who has forgotten how Bruce failed to hit in the clutch and struck out all the time. Maybe he turns it around, maybe he turns into Austin Kearns.

By Dan

February 19, 2010 10:30 PM | Link to this

I know I’m late, but it’s going to be Dan Dorn. For sure.

By MAC

February 19, 2010 6:21 PM | Link to this

Bruce struggles, but has a strangle hold on RF. CD has put up the best numbers and played the best Def in CF, but Patterson, Willie T and now Stubbs somehow have been GIVEN the CF job. GOMES put up the best #s in LF, but once again the organization seems hell bent on GIVING the job to someone else?? I guess I’m the only 1 who believes a ML player should have to produce to play?? It seems as if Heisey will be GIVEN the job to lose; apparently it’s his time?

By Derek Watkins

February 19, 2010 5:08 PM | Link to this

I think Gomes is going to be the starting left fielder.

By Morgan

February 18, 2010 5:10 PM | Link to this

Johnny Damon.

By Luke Bosco

February 18, 2010 3:52 PM | Link to this

I say it’ll be one of these three Wladimir Balentien or Bladimir Walentien or Vladimir Valentien

By Chuck

February 17, 2010 11:57 PM | Link to this

I think Jonny Gomes will start in left field on Opening Day. Thanks. Chuck

By John

February 17, 2010 11:13 PM | Link to this

Mr. Gomes I presume.

By John

February 17, 2010 11:11 PM | Link to this

Mr. Gomes I presume.

By Bill

February 17, 2010 11:09 PM | Link to this

Thanks Hal for all that you do. I loved that article about Dawson. Having dinner with you would be so cool. I’m gonna go with Laynce Nix as the Opening Day left fielder.

By Tyler

February 17, 2010 9:37 PM | Link to this

Please count this, I just saw this today, sir. My pick is Wladimir Balentein

By Tyler

February 17, 2010 9:35 PM | Link to this

Please count this, I just saw this today, sir. My pick is Wladimir Balentein

By guinessthelab

February 17, 2010 9:17 PM | Link to this

Longshot to start in Left…but pretty good odds in a draw for dinner Todd Frazier

By Ryan B

February 17, 2010 8:39 PM | Link to this

I’m going with Chris Dickerson. I think it’s his spot initially. Over the course of the year I’d expect to see Heisey get some starts.

By Rogerc20

February 17, 2010 5:02 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey will start, hit 2nd and go 1-3 with a double.

By greg

February 17, 2010 4:45 PM | Link to this

Nix

By Let Joe in.

February 17, 2010 4:16 PM | Link to this

Gomes for sure!!

By Matt Perin

February 17, 2010 3:38 PM | Link to this

The Opening Day Left Fielder will be Johnny Gomes. I live in Alexandria, VA but would fly back to have dinner and talk baseball with you, Hal.

By Joe Pfaffl

February 17, 2010 2:44 PM | Link to this

The Opening Day Left Fielder will be Chris Dickerson !

By Joe Pfaffl

February 17, 2010 2:43 PM | Link to this

The Opening Day Left Fielder will be Chris Dickerson !

By Alex

February 17, 2010 1:06 PM | Link to this

I’m going to say Chris Dickerson…best one out of the bunch.

By Brandon Stevens

February 17, 2010 12:17 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Chuck

February 17, 2010 9:53 AM | Link to this

Joey Votto…because Alonso Yonder hits .400 for the spring

By Gentle Ben

February 17, 2010 9:45 AM | Link to this

Juan Francisco, because the Reds are at their limit for their budget for free agents,and he has pop if he can handle the pitching.

By lebred

February 17, 2010 6:26 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson will be the man

By Andy G

February 16, 2010 11:16 PM | Link to this

Johnny Damon. He’s a great fit and the Reds need another bat. They just need to get creative to loosen up their payroll.

By Fred

February 16, 2010 6:58 PM | Link to this

Don’t need to worry about dinner, since I live in Calif, but the winner is Jonny Gomes…he is comming back!!!

By Brian

February 16, 2010 5:11 PM | Link to this

Dickerson will have a splendid spring and secure the spot for at least the first two weeks of April.

By Swede

February 16, 2010 4:42 PM | Link to this

Lets go with Miles. No one is hardly picking him so less names in the hat if he has a great spring. GO REDS!!

By Paul Maruna

February 16, 2010 4:38 PM | Link to this

Lance Nix

By Paul Maruna

February 16, 2010 4:38 PM | Link to this

Lance Nix

By Matt Rosenthal

February 16, 2010 4:32 PM | Link to this

I am going with Wladimir Balentein. He is under the radar, but Jocketty likes him.

By DaveP

February 16, 2010 4:27 PM | Link to this

I have to go with Dickerson. I like Gomes but I don’t think he’ll be back.

By Eric

February 16, 2010 2:39 PM | Link to this

Jonny Gomes - therefore ‘Gomes Gnomes’ can commence populating the left field bleachers!

By Andrew Mannix

February 16, 2010 1:26 PM | Link to this

I gotta go with Chris Dickerson.

By Brian

February 16, 2010 1:03 PM | Link to this

Gomes is the man!

By RTM

February 16, 2010 12:48 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson. Thanks Hal!

By Michael

February 16, 2010 12:39 PM | Link to this

Laynce Nix

By Chase

February 16, 2010 12:18 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey

By MFlynn

February 16, 2010 11:42 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By SteveinHershey

February 16, 2010 8:28 AM | Link to this

Chris Heisey…..a little biased here…I am best friends with his Uncle…..

By Jay

February 15, 2010 8:28 PM | Link to this

Laynce Nix

By dallas dan BIG REDS FAN!

February 15, 2010 7:56 PM | Link to this

hi hal when i lived in dayton i loved to read your articles about the reds. my pick has not signed yet mark my word johnny gomes will open in left for the reds.thanks looking foward for dinner GO REDS!

By David Ishmael

February 15, 2010 7:56 PM | Link to this

And the winner is Jonny Gomes!

By Kevin

February 15, 2010 7:26 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Nevin

February 15, 2010 5:54 PM | Link to this

Damon in LF, Dickerson in CF.

By dave

February 15, 2010 4:34 PM | Link to this

Well Hal I would love to win and have dinner with you. I would even buy. Going with Francisco also.

By Luke

February 15, 2010 3:27 PM | Link to this

Dickerson

By Tommy C

February 15, 2010 1:50 PM | Link to this

Chris Francisco or Juan Dickerson. I live in AZ and its 75 and beautiful today. Come on out for spring training!

By Chuck

February 15, 2010 12:55 PM | Link to this

Jermaine Dye—-He’s gotta sign somewhere, sometime, right?

By Robb Cornell

February 15, 2010 12:45 PM | Link to this

My pick is Chris Dickerson. I think this is the year he puts it all together, and wins the job outright.

By Scotty J in WV

February 15, 2010 12:34 PM | Link to this

It’ll be Jonny Gomes. Uncle Walt’s too smart NOT to re-sign him.

By Reds Rob

February 15, 2010 11:14 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson. With Carpenter or Wainwright likely to start it will be a left-handed hitter and I like Dickerson’s upside more than Nix (if Chris can stay healthy).

By jim M.

February 15, 2010 10:18 AM | Link to this

I pick Jaun Francisco. his MVP performance during the off season, I think is why they haven’t been aggressive at signing Gomes

By John Mullett

February 15, 2010 10:15 AM | Link to this

My guess is Chris Dickerson. I just hope he performs like he did his rookie year - or better!

By Gary

February 15, 2010 10:10 AM | Link to this

Juan Francisco

By RYAN G.

February 15, 2010 4:10 AM | Link to this

I would like to see it be Gomes if we can sign him. However, my guess will be Dickerson because, if healthy, we will be going up against Carpenter who is one of the most dominant right handers in the game. I think Dickerson gets the nod so that we can have another left-handed bat in the lineup against him. GO REDS!

By RYAN G.

February 15, 2010 4:09 AM | Link to this

I would like to see it be Gomes if we can sign him. However, my guess will be Dickerson because, if healthy, we will be going up against Carpenter who is one of the most dominant right handers in the game. I think Dickerson gets the nod so that we can have another left-handed bat in the lineup against him. GO REDS!

By Dan B

February 15, 2010 12:21 AM | Link to this

Laynce Nix.

By Hitman

February 14, 2010 11:26 PM | Link to this

Gee I really don’t know but i’m always in the mood to eat and i’d love to spend some time with Mr.McCoy. Os i’ll guess J.Gomes. GO REDS !

By Brad M

February 14, 2010 9:07 PM | Link to this

I will say… Juan Francisco GO REDS!!

By Kevin H

February 14, 2010 8:25 PM | Link to this

I think it will probably be (my vote)Chris Dickerson. Hope its Jonny Gomes though.

By Andy W.

February 14, 2010 7:27 PM | Link to this

I’ll go with Chris Dickerson… Thanks Hal!

By Terry

February 14, 2010 2:25 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Steven Ross

February 14, 2010 1:49 PM | Link to this

Frank Robinson! Although, he’s on the downside of his career.

By Tom

February 14, 2010 10:57 AM | Link to this

Jonny “Homes” Gomes.

By fiveisalimit

February 14, 2010 10:11 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson… Hoping Carpenter is the opening day pitcher.

By Gary

February 14, 2010 9:59 AM | Link to this

Francisco. He needs to be on the roster ready to play third when Rolen gets hurt.

By Gb

February 14, 2010 8:19 AM | Link to this

DREW SUTTON

By Andy

February 14, 2010 12:33 AM | Link to this

Dickerson…..i wanna go to the “awful waffle”…WAFFLE HOUSE!!!! my treat!

By Andy

February 14, 2010 12:32 AM | Link to this

Dickerson…..i wanna go to the “awful waffle”…WAFFLE HOUSE!!!! my treat!

By Andy

February 14, 2010 12:32 AM | Link to this

Dickerson…..i wanna go to the “awful waffle”…WAFFLE HOUSE!!!! my treat!

By Jonathan

February 13, 2010 10:21 PM | Link to this

It should be Heisey but it will be Chris Dickerson. Heisey will then do everything one could ask for in AAA and get a call up after the break.

By DaveH

February 13, 2010 3:35 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey

By Janelle

February 13, 2010 2:18 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna go with Frazier or someone not even a Red today.

By Decker

February 13, 2010 2:17 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By patrick

February 13, 2010 1:53 PM | Link to this

i say johnny “be good”gomes!!!!! GO REDS!!!!!!!!!

By Cory

February 13, 2010 11:53 AM | Link to this

I’ll say Nix

By Dan

February 13, 2010 11:52 AM | Link to this

Juan Francisco

By bill

February 13, 2010 11:48 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson Green Power!

By JRed

February 13, 2010 11:29 AM | Link to this

Put me down for Juan Francisco. After what we saw in his MLB cup-of-coffee followed up with Dominican League MVP performance, put that bat in the every day line-up. I live a long way from Dayton so if I should win kindly just donate the dinner tab to a local shelter/food kitchen—and maybe bring a Reds player or two along to deliver the check or chow.

By nyc

February 13, 2010 10:16 AM | Link to this

i think itreally doesntmatter will start…he starts there year after year…

By Randy

February 13, 2010 10:14 AM | Link to this

Johnny Gomes; who they need to sign & start if they have a hope & prayer of doing anything this year.

By Steve

February 13, 2010 10:01 AM | Link to this

The Reds will mix it up and move Center Fielder Drew Stubbs to Left Field and he will start for the opener April 5th against St. Louis.

By Steve

February 13, 2010 10:00 AM | Link to this

The Reds will mix it up and move Center Fielder Drew Stubbs to Left Field and he will start for the opener April 5th against St. Louis.

By Steve

February 13, 2010 9:59 AM | Link to this

The Reds will mix it up and move Center Fielder Drew Stubbs to Left Field and he will start for the opener April 5th against St. Louis.

By frankie's girl

February 13, 2010 9:47 AM | Link to this

I really think CD, but that pool is too big for a decent shot at dinner, so put me down for Lance Nix.

By JF

February 13, 2010 9:23 AM | Link to this

With a righty probably on the mound it will be Dickerson or Nix. I choose Nix. The Oakwood Club or the Pine will be super fine! My treat to you for giving me years of reading pleasure.

By Paul

February 13, 2010 8:41 AM | Link to this

Lance Nix

By Paul Steele

February 13, 2010 8:39 AM | Link to this

Layne Nix

By Scott Hannig

February 13, 2010 7:59 AM | Link to this

There will be 3 players filling that position Hal. Wally Post, Gus Bell and Jerry Lynch. Well, it worked in ‘61

By sue

February 13, 2010 7:08 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson will be in left field.

By goredlegs

February 13, 2010 2:11 AM | Link to this

Balentine!

By Ross

February 13, 2010 12:41 AM | Link to this

I’ll guess Dickerson, though I’d like to see Gomes back with the team.

By Dave from Louisville

February 13, 2010 12:17 AM | Link to this

Balentien - This is his breakout year.

By Dusty's Daughter

February 13, 2010 12:10 AM | Link to this

COREY PATTERSON!!!!!

By sam

February 12, 2010 11:48 PM | Link to this

If he can make it through Spring Training in one piece, Dickerson will be in LF.

By Alan Smith

February 12, 2010 11:29 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey

By John in Grove City

February 12, 2010 10:15 PM | Link to this

Wladimir Balentien will be in LF Opening.

By Dean

February 12, 2010 8:49 PM | Link to this

Todd Frazier youth movement 2010

By matt

February 12, 2010 8:46 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Jeff

February 12, 2010 8:39 PM | Link to this

Johnny Gomes

By Jeff

February 12, 2010 8:34 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Jeff

February 12, 2010 8:34 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Jacob Klay

February 12, 2010 7:24 PM | Link to this

Dickerson.

By Jim

February 12, 2010 7:01 PM | Link to this

Dickerson

By Bobby S

February 12, 2010 6:27 PM | Link to this

Todd Fraizer. There is almost no way he doesnt win, and become a staple for the Reds. He is a hitting machine..and there is no denying that

By MIke Young

February 12, 2010 6:22 PM | Link to this

If they want the best bat possible out in LF…it will be Micah Owings.

By steve

February 12, 2010 5:35 PM | Link to this

Frazier The chance for a dinner with a member of the HOF draws more interest than who is actually going to start in LF.

By Mark

February 12, 2010 5:14 PM | Link to this

Juan Fransisco will be your starter in left on opening day

By Tim A

February 12, 2010 4:33 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson - Chick-Fil-A or Chicken from the Sarasota Kennel Club sounds good!

By Todd Ervin

February 12, 2010 4:17 PM | Link to this

Johnny Gomes

By sam

February 12, 2010 3:47 PM | Link to this

Nix.

By Karin Shanesy

February 12, 2010 3:28 PM | Link to this

Lance Nix

By econprof

February 12, 2010 3:24 PM | Link to this

I’ll go way out on a limb and say Jermaine Dye. I’ll meet you in Chicago at the Saloon.

By Jason Kalchek

February 12, 2010 3:21 PM | Link to this

Joey Votto Alonzo is going to make the team in Spring Training and be a stud 1st basemen, New Start for a New look Reds!!!

By Ed Moore

February 12, 2010 3:14 PM | Link to this

I’ll go with Heisey; is the Urban Suburban still open, or how ‘bout the Pine Restaurant.

By Doug Derham

February 12, 2010 3:09 PM | Link to this

I’m going to go with Chris Dickerson.

By Steve

February 12, 2010 3:07 PM | Link to this

I go with Chris Dickerson.

By C Hoff

February 12, 2010 3:04 PM | Link to this

Dickerson, I prefer breakfast at the Broken Egg.

By Tory

February 12, 2010 2:38 PM | Link to this

I am going to say Laynce Nix.

By Larry Hart

February 12, 2010 2:17 PM | Link to this

DICKERSON

By Put Pete in the HOF

February 12, 2010 2:13 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson in LF on Opening Day!

By scott

February 12, 2010 2:06 PM | Link to this

chris dickerson

By Michael

February 12, 2010 2:02 PM | Link to this

I’m saying Joey Votto because Yonder Alonzo will make the club and be the 1st baseman thus moving Votto to Leftfield. I didn’t notice his name anywhere.

By Steve

February 12, 2010 2:01 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Gary

February 12, 2010 1:59 PM | Link to this

Traveras.

By Mark

February 12, 2010 1:48 PM | Link to this

Going to have to say Dickerson, although as a longshot, George Foster comes to mind too !

By joseph neyer

February 12, 2010 1:44 PM | Link to this

for opening day I gotta pick dickerson, but for the most AB’s for the year I say francisco…

By CWO24

February 12, 2010 1:32 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Turner

February 12, 2010 1:19 PM | Link to this

Wladimir Balentien

By Shawn

February 12, 2010 1:19 PM | Link to this

Jermaine Dye!

By Mike Black

February 12, 2010 1:19 PM | Link to this

Lance Nix will the the left field on opening day.

By Andy

February 12, 2010 1:13 PM | Link to this

Jonny Gomes will sign eventually, hit 5 homers in the spring, and will start.

By Matt

February 12, 2010 1:11 PM | Link to this

Jonny Gomes

By Tyler

February 12, 2010 1:05 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By drew

February 12, 2010 1:04 PM | Link to this

juan francisco

By Nick

February 12, 2010 1:02 PM | Link to this

Johnny Damon

By Joan

February 12, 2010 12:57 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey is my pick.

By Bob Jordan

February 12, 2010 12:50 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Phillip

February 12, 2010 12:46 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey

By Big B

February 12, 2010 12:35 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson - throw my name in that hat Hal.

By Lora

February 12, 2010 12:25 PM | Link to this

Gotta go with Chris Dickerson…

By LLW

February 12, 2010 12:23 PM | Link to this

I’m going to go with Chris Heisey as a youth-movement long shot.

By Jude

February 12, 2010 12:10 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Nate Lowe

February 12, 2010 12:03 PM | Link to this

If Dusty Baker learned anything last year: Don’t put hitters who have under .300 OBP’s in the leadoff spot. With that being said, Chris Dickerson and his satisfactory OBP binded with his talent and upside seems like the fit the Reds meager offense could assuredly use considering Orlando Cabrera will not be the offensive tablestter management expects.

By Kyle

February 12, 2010 12:01 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Chris

February 12, 2010 12:00 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey. Youth movement.

By Jon

February 12, 2010 11:55 AM | Link to this

Juan Francisco. Anywhere with good steak is fine with me. Go Reds!

By John

February 12, 2010 11:49 AM | Link to this

Chris Hisey will start in LF. Pick me, pick me!

By brian

February 12, 2010 11:32 AM | Link to this

Todd Frazier- My vote is the Pine Club

By Doug Mac

February 12, 2010 11:24 AM | Link to this

In surprise move the Reds cut the injury prone Dickerson. I’m going with the MVP Juan Francisco. Pine Club Me!

By Doug Mac

February 12, 2010 11:24 AM | Link to this

In surprise move the Reds cut the injury prone Dickerson. I’m going with the MVP Jaun Francisco. Pine Club Me!

By Dustin J

February 12, 2010 11:24 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson…makes our outfield speedy and very good defensively.

By steve coe

February 12, 2010 10:54 AM | Link to this

lance nix and the boathouse would be fine.

By Dave

February 12, 2010 10:49 AM | Link to this

Ken Griffey Jr.

By Rick

February 12, 2010 10:27 AM | Link to this

Russell Branyan

By BRAD

February 12, 2010 10:23 AM | Link to this

THE FUTURE OF OUR SOON-TO-BE LONG in the playoffs RUN = Juan Francisco

By John

February 12, 2010 10:14 AM | Link to this

Johnny Damon

By Kevin Thayer

February 12, 2010 10:09 AM | Link to this

Dark Horse - It will be Adam Dunn.

By Bill

February 12, 2010 9:58 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson….And I’m really looking forward to dinner at the Oakwood Club!!!

By dane perrin

February 12, 2010 9:54 AM | Link to this

i will say chris dickerson.

By Rick

February 12, 2010 9:49 AM | Link to this

My bet is Lance Nix will start the season in left.

By Normand

February 12, 2010 9:47 AM | Link to this

Wladimir Balentien. I personally think that the Reds treated Gomes poorly, he deserved/played better than another minor league contract.

By Rick

February 12, 2010 9:34 AM | Link to this

i think it’ll be Gomes in LF

By oldtimer

February 12, 2010 9:27 AM | Link to this

I say none of the above. I still believe the Reds will trade one of their starting pitchers and one or two of their excess position players for a proven left fielder shortly before the season starts.

By Rick

February 12, 2010 9:01 AM | Link to this

Gomes after he signs in Spring Training will be named the starter.

By Larry

February 12, 2010 8:22 AM | Link to this

THIS IS A LONG SHOT ! KEN MAGOTEAUX OUT OF WITTENBERG. HE HAS A GOOD ARM AND CAN HIT THE LONG BALL !THANKS TO RICK GOLD OUT OF PIQUA.

By Digger

February 12, 2010 8:20 AM | Link to this

Going out on a limb and picking Juan Francisco. Long shot, but who knows. Looking forward to meeting you Hal!

By Digger

February 12, 2010 8:19 AM | Link to this

Going out on a limb and picking Juan Francisco. Long shot, but who knows. Looking forward to meeting you Hal!

By Digger

February 12, 2010 8:19 AM | Link to this

Going out on a limb and picking Juan Francisco. Long shot, but who knows. Looking forward to meeting you Hal!

By Tom Kesler

February 12, 2010 8:18 AM | Link to this

Jonny Gomes

By Brian Ballard / Atlas Restoration

February 12, 2010 7:56 AM | Link to this

I don’t know much about baseball but a free dinner sounds great!

By Kevin from Norristown PA

February 12, 2010 7:51 AM | Link to this

Hal,I’m from right outside of Philly so if I win the next time your in Philly you have to buy the cheese steaks but I’m picking the place. NIX!

By Kevin

February 12, 2010 7:06 AM | Link to this

Are you going to make it out to Goodyear for Spring Training Hal? Enee,meene,minee,moe….I`ve gotta go with Dickerson!!

By Bill

February 12, 2010 7:06 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson is the best bet.

By Kevin M

February 12, 2010 6:06 AM | Link to this

Dickerson is probably the smart choice, but I’ll go with Laynce Nix

By Mamapo

February 12, 2010 3:18 AM | Link to this

Hoping it will be Jonny Gomes and you’ll be able to treat a lady to dinner (if your wife won’t mind) :)

By travis

February 12, 2010 3:16 AM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson in LF looks to be the best choice as of right now.

By George in Trenton

February 12, 2010 2:18 AM | Link to this

Chris Helsey.

By victor vollhardt

February 12, 2010 1:54 AM | Link to this

dickerson in lf on opening day.

By Dave Drish

February 12, 2010 1:50 AM | Link to this

Juan Francisco over Todd Frazier only because of the Cardinals throwing Wainwright at us. I can’t wait to share dinner with you Hal.

By Rob

February 12, 2010 1:19 AM | Link to this

I believe it will be Chris Dickerson. I am a lifelong fan of the reds and you Hal.

By Aaron B.

February 12, 2010 12:59 AM | Link to this

Love this contest, Hal, thanks for the opportunity. I live in Vegas, so if I win I will wait until you pass thru here to redeem my prize in the event I manage to win. Maybe we can visit Pete at Ceasar’s Palace. MY PREDICTION FOR OPENING DAY LF = LAYNCE NIX because Dusty’s son told him to start him more often.

By machineisback

February 12, 2010 12:50 AM | Link to this

I haven’t heard good news about the negotiations, but I gotta go with Johnny Gomes.

By Adam

February 11, 2010 11:53 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey. That is both a personal choice and the pick that I honestly believe will happen. I go to Messiah College, Chris Heisey’s alma mater, and have been a lifelong red. Hoping for an opening day road trip!

By Harry the Horse

February 11, 2010 11:46 PM | Link to this

Carl Crawford

By j

February 11, 2010 11:43 PM | Link to this

alonso yonder for the main reson no one else has picked him

By Tyler

February 11, 2010 11:31 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Robert

February 11, 2010 11:22 PM | Link to this

Dickerson…you pick the place Hal; I’ll bring the conversation.

By Dax Voegli

February 11, 2010 11:17 PM | Link to this

Re. Believe it or Not, I think Hal has been unretired by the DDN. Since they couldn’t compete with the Kettering Oakwood Times with Hal there. After all they are putting bigger sheets on the street. So, in the spirit of being unretired by a losing team I go with… George Foster

By Hals_Dinner_Date

February 11, 2010 11:16 PM | Link to this

Todd Frazier will be the man to start the year…

By Blueblood and snooty

February 11, 2010 11:09 PM | Link to this

Can I bring a copy of the Kettering Oakwood Times with me?

By Nick

February 11, 2010 10:45 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Nick

February 11, 2010 10:43 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Matt

February 11, 2010 10:31 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By Chad

February 11, 2010 10:24 PM | Link to this

I’d still rather see Dickerson in his natural position of CF, where he’s much better defensively than anyone else the Reds have, but my vote is Dickerson (if facing a RHP) or Gomes (if facing a LHP)

By Chad

February 11, 2010 10:22 PM | Link to this

I’d still rather see Dickerson in his natural position of CF, where he’s much better defensively than anyone else the Reds have, but my vote is: If facing RHP, Dickerson If facing LHP, Gomes

By Todd Severt

February 11, 2010 10:07 PM | Link to this

Balentien at lf

By Todd Severt

February 11, 2010 10:06 PM | Link to this

Balentien at lf

By Evan

February 11, 2010 10:03 PM | Link to this

I’m voting Johnny Gomes here.

By Mike

February 11, 2010 9:58 PM | Link to this

Laynce Nix will start because Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainright are righties and Baker likes the expereinced players.

By redsfandownunder

February 11, 2010 9:53 PM | Link to this

It’ll be Dickerson. However, I’ll differentiate my self from the pack and vote with my heart: MICAH OWINGS will be starting LF.

By Andy

February 11, 2010 9:48 PM | Link to this

If the Reds re-sign Jonny Gomes, then i say Gomes. Otherwise, I think it will be Chris Dickerson.

By CarolinaRed

February 11, 2010 8:58 PM | Link to this

Probably be Dickerson to start the year

By Jerry, Venice Fl.

February 11, 2010 8:54 PM | Link to this

Hal, Love reading your stories, baseball or not. Jermaine Dye.

By Bird

February 11, 2010 8:53 PM | Link to this

Wladimir Balentien.

By Andy

February 11, 2010 8:49 PM | Link to this

my pick is Aaron Miles

By Andy

February 11, 2010 8:41 PM | Link to this

my pick is Aaron Miles.

By kmb

February 11, 2010 8:36 PM | Link to this

Johnny Gomes will be the starting left fielder

By kmb

February 11, 2010 8:35 PM | Link to this

Johnny Gomes will be the starting left fielder

By Bob Shepherd

February 11, 2010 8:30 PM | Link to this

I pick Rocco Baldelli,

By tom key west

February 11, 2010 8:23 PM | Link to this

Hal: A long shot but, I think Ralph Morrow still has the legs to cover left field. Heck, he’s mean enough to do it. Believe me, I worked for him.

By LEE BARKER II

February 11, 2010 7:59 PM | Link to this

LANCE NIX WILL BE THE STARTER.

By Charles Morris

February 11, 2010 7:55 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson will be the opening left fielder

By Leslie

February 11, 2010 7:51 PM | Link to this

Aaron Miles. Could we go to Montgomery Inn? I’ll even pay for my dinner!

By CJ

February 11, 2010 7:34 PM | Link to this

Juan Fransisco

By John

February 11, 2010 7:33 PM | Link to this

I’m thinking Todd Frazier wins the job over Yonder Alonso.

By Ben Gardner

February 11, 2010 7:27 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson will be the Opening Day starter for the Reds in left field.

By TJ

February 11, 2010 7:21 PM | Link to this

I think it will be Fraizer. I think he will be the most motivated and have a big spring. Only time will see if he is still there at the All-Star break.

By Mike

February 11, 2010 7:13 PM | Link to this

I’m going with Chris Dickerson. I don’t think the Reds and Gomes will strike a deal and I don’t see any of the young guys beating out Dickerson for the job.

By Doug Havens

February 11, 2010 7:05 PM | Link to this

Hal, it would be a pleasure to have dinner with you just for the baseball stories alone, and I would pay just for the pleasure of hearing those stories.I believe Chris Heisey will step up and take the position. Can you say NL Rookie of The year?!

By Ryan Hoehne

February 11, 2010 7:04 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson Odds are no one overly impresses for the left field job and Dickerson wins by default

By Jimmy Bryant

February 11, 2010 6:46 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say Gomes, the guy can hit and has hustle….kinda reminds me of Ryan Freel.

By Dennis

February 11, 2010 6:24 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson will be the starting left fielder. His OBP is best on the team, next to Votto. I live in Connecticut, but I’ll fly to Cincy for some Montgomery ribs.

By Dennis

February 11, 2010 6:23 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson will be the starting left fielder. His OBP is best on the team. I live in Connecticut, but I’ll fly to Cincy for some Montgomery ribs.

By Markus

February 11, 2010 6:08 PM | Link to this

I think it’ll be Wladimir Balentien.

By Weston

February 11, 2010 6:04 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson will be the starting left fielder this season.

By JER

February 11, 2010 5:43 PM | Link to this

I’m a bit far away in Atlanta but I watch every Red’s game (and lots of other teams) on MLB Extra Innings. Gotta be Dickerson because of righties going against us. We should sign Gomes.

By cocoa

February 11, 2010 5:41 PM | Link to this

Eric Davis (I wish) Probably Jonny Gomes!! Where we going? Oakwood Club?

By Charlie

February 11, 2010 5:38 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson. Thanks for all the years of great reporting Hal!

By ted

February 11, 2010 5:34 PM | Link to this

My guess is on good ole’ Jonny Gomes. I think his 1/2 a season and 20 homers speaks leagues to his long term credibility!

By Mark

February 11, 2010 5:21 PM | Link to this

Crazy Jonny Gomes is my pick for Starting leftfielder on Opening Day.

By Michael

February 11, 2010 5:20 PM | Link to this

I think it will Chris Dickerson. (Although I almost went with Johnny Gomes)

By Bryan

February 11, 2010 5:20 PM | Link to this

Chris Heisey. Thats my guess. But it’s probably a platoon so who knows. Best beat writer ever: Hal McCoy!

By Jeff

February 11, 2010 5:18 PM | Link to this

Laynce Nix for the left handed bat.

By Joel

February 11, 2010 5:14 PM | Link to this

Nix - but only because we start against Wainwright or Carpener. Dickerson and Gomes will split the RH abs

By marcus

February 11, 2010 5:10 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson starts in LF opening day. I will drive from Columbus for my dinner!

By Paul

February 11, 2010 4:53 PM | Link to this

Jay Bruce

By Brian

February 11, 2010 4:48 PM | Link to this

Sign Jonny Gomes, Start Chris Dickerson against a righty.

By Regan

February 11, 2010 4:46 PM | Link to this

I think Laynce Nix is your guy.

By DanE

February 11, 2010 4:40 PM | Link to this

I’m guessing Laynce Nix. Hal, if you buy the dinner, I’ll spring for the after-dinner stogies! Thanks for keeping up the exceptional writing.

By det

February 11, 2010 4:35 PM | Link to this

Wishful thinking: Jonny Gomes

By Mark

February 11, 2010 4:31 PM | Link to this

I’m going with Juan Francisco. I’m sure it will be wrong, but I like watching him at the plate. I think he has potential to put up some big numbers as he matures.

By Kyle

February 11, 2010 4:29 PM | Link to this

Gotta be a lefty. Dickerson.

By Greg

February 11, 2010 4:28 PM | Link to this

Part of me says Lance Nix…but I’m going to go with Chris Dickerson.

By lew

February 11, 2010 4:27 PM | Link to this

to b.mccoy this is a heck of way to get the old man to take u out to dinner… lol

By John

February 11, 2010 4:25 PM | Link to this

I say Chris Dickerson.

By John Guagenti

February 11, 2010 4:25 PM | Link to this

I say Chris Dickerson.

By Jon Filler

February 11, 2010 4:24 PM | Link to this

Hi Hal, I’m going to go with Johnny Gomes. Thanks for your continued blog.

By lew

February 11, 2010 4:23 PM | Link to this

jhonny damon

By Rod Heilman

February 11, 2010 4:18 PM | Link to this

George Foster. I love George Foster and his black bat(and great glove). Thanks Hal.

By Jim

February 11, 2010 4:15 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By B McCoy

February 11, 2010 4:13 PM | Link to this

Are family members eligible? Jermaine Dye

By Chris

February 11, 2010 3:37 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By John Kinsella

February 11, 2010 3:36 PM | Link to this

It should be Todd Frazier because the young man is correct. Hit and they will find you a spot. Juan Francisco is still only 21 so a little more seasoning will help. Frazier is the number one prospect so it is time to find out. Bruce, Stubbs and Votto all got their chances recently so if the Reds are truly fair, it is Fraziers to lose.

By Mike

February 11, 2010 3:24 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By DavidJ

February 11, 2010 3:18 PM | Link to this

Jonny Gomes….maybe I’m just hopeful, but I would love to see him out there every day.

By dom

February 11, 2010 3:07 PM | Link to this

Dickerson. I’m from out-of-town, but I would wait until I was in-town for a chance for lunch with you, Hal! Five Guys is fancy enough for me! :)

By Don

February 11, 2010 3:05 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson

By fguillozet

February 11, 2010 3:05 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson. Open up with the Cardinals who will throw Wainwright or Carpenter. Dickerson right now is the best left handed hitting option we have.

By fguillozet

February 11, 2010 3:04 PM | Link to this

Chris Dickerson. Open up with the Cardinals who will throw Wainwright or Carpenter. Dickerson right now is the best left handed hitting option we have.

By Believe It Or Not

February 11, 2010 3:02 PM | Link to this

Oh, read the article first—I get it!

By rick cotton

February 11, 2010 2:59 PM | Link to this

i am going to say Lance Nix

By Believe It Or Not

February 11, 2010 2:59 PM | Link to this

Did Hal just win the lottery? If all these guys picking Dickerson win, Hal will have to unretire to pay for all the dinners!

By Dan

February 11, 2010 2:57 PM | Link to this

Laynce Nix

By Tyler

February 11, 2010 2:52 PM | Link to this

I am going to say Dickerson for left field.

By jake

February 11, 2010 2:47 PM | Link to this

gary Sheffield

By michael

February 11, 2010 2:39 PM | Link to this

I think Chris Dickerson will start in Left Field on opening day.

By Kriss

February 11, 2010 2:38 PM | Link to this

I’m going to say Chris Heisey. I live in Kansas but will definitely come back home for dinner with a Hall of Famer.