tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post8426393451900745874..comments2023-10-20T06:12:38.934-07:00Comments on Redlegs Baseball: Hot Stove Review: Edgar and FreddieLark11http://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-66770910364164918352011-01-16T20:39:39.198-08:002011-01-16T20:39:39.198-08:00Will,
Interesting that you, too, struggle to get ...Will,<br /><br />Interesting that you, too, struggle to get too worked up about Edgar. Not sure why, but probably because it was an inevitability. <br /><br />As for Cozart, I don't see him as being a better option than Janish at this point. Cozart wasn't great offensively in the minors last year, so I'd be more than a little nervous to hand him the starting gig out of the gates. <br /><br />As for leftfield, I'm surprised that so many people are ready and optimistic on Hermida. I think he's a good option on a minor league deal, but I really need him to prove that he can hit before I give him a gig. Hermida has a nice line drive swing, but the sample size of his struggles is rather large. I'd make him earn his way to the majors. <br /><br />On Aroldis, I tend to agree. If he's in the bullpen again this year, then I don't see him being shifted back to the rotation. It'll be similar to Neftali Feliz. He'll be an asset out of the bullpen and it'll be questionable whether he can succeed as a starter. So, the safe route will be to keep him in the pen. I just don't see Dontrelle having the enough juice to send Aroldis to the minors. I'd love to be wrong. <br /><br />As for Homer/Wood/Leake, I agree that Leake is the odd man out. However, I don't think Homer's stuff is the problem, I think it's his attitude and mental fortitude. As I think I wrote in review of starting pitchers, I think there is something telling in Homer's injury and subsequent refusal to take a cortizone shot. Still, I don't think we can give up on him yet. I think we have to run him out there and give him another shot to produce. His trade value is nothing right now and he still has potential. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-82892249437884225452011-01-16T20:24:35.877-08:002011-01-16T20:24:35.877-08:00Smitty,
Agree on Fred Lewis. He could be a sneaky...Smitty,<br /><br />Agree on Fred Lewis. He could be a sneaky good value. He's raw, but also has a sweet swing and good athleticism. He might make up for the Reds otherwise standing pat. <br /><br />As for Edgar, I find it difficult to believe that we could actually trade him for anything of value. If Cozart steps up and Edgar scuffles, then I'd say a DFA is much more likely a trade. Unfortunately, I don't see Edgar going anywhere unless he completely falls on his face. <br /><br />As for the position battles, we don't have many. <br /><br />I think it's rather unlikely that Hermida beats out anyone for a 25-man roster spot. He's on a minor league deal and simply hasn't proven he can hit at the MLB level. I suspect he'll have to go down to Louisville and light it up for a while before he's an option. His only chance is likely to be if the Reds feel the lineup is short on lefthanded hitters. Outside of that, I suspect he's gotta be ticketed for the minors. <br /><br />As for Dontrelle, I'm still skeptical that he'll be able to contribute. Even if he does crack the 25-man, I don't think that sends Aroldis to the minors. I suspect that Aroldis spends the year in the majors and the bullpen. I think that ship has set sail. <br /><br />As for the Wood/Leake/Homer battle, I think it's gotta be Wood and Homer. First, Wood was dominant last year and actually spent time developing in the minors. He's also ready to handle a full season workload. And, finally, he's the only lefty in the rotation. <br /><br />As for Homer and Leake, Homer is out of options. That alone will likely land him in the rotation. Leake started strong, but could likely do with a bit of time in Louisville. Also, even now I'm not sure he's ready for a full season workload.<br /><br />Obviously, the Reds like the idea of having pitching depth, so I think Leake has to be the odd man out. Wood was too good to send down and Homer still has too much potential to get rid of or send to the bullpen. So, Leake is left without a seat when the music stops. <br /><br />Anyway, my $.02. Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-50069436394750643082011-01-15T06:57:36.112-08:002011-01-15T06:57:36.112-08:00I'd say we are all of like mind on these signi...I'd say we are all of like mind on these signings. Lewis is solid and potentially could be one of the better acquisitions of the offseason by any team. Renteria I am right with you on it's mostly a meh move and though I want to get riled up over it I can't for whatever reason. But I will say this, you really can't compare he and Ocab because Ocab wanted to start somewhere whereas Renteria is willing to take on a reserve role. <br /><br />I hope Paul has grown his hair long so he'll have somewhere to pull more strength from. I have him projected to have something like the following slash line .230/.300/.335 for a .635 OPS and that is being a smidge optimistic. And if Dusty sticks him in the 2 hole OMG, he'll be Paul Mendoza by the break.<br /><br />As for Smitty's comments.<br /> - Would love to see a minor but somewhat lengthy injury force their hand on Cozart starting at the big league level right off the bat. And him running with it and Wally Pipp Janish. <br /> - I hope Heisey and Hermida both beat out Gomes, Heisey and Lewis is a much better platoon in every way. <br /> - I could get behind Willis as a loogy if it meant Aroldis would log starters innings at Louisville. Doubt it happens though because I believe it was always in the Cards for Aroldis to stay in the pen once he found himself comfy there.<br /> - Wood though I wish Leake too could make the team. I'm actually still holding out hope that Bailey somehow finds himself in another uniform come opening day, I just have no faith in him ever being that top of the rotation starter we had all hoped for, I don't think his stuff is good enough for that. <br /><br />Volquez<br />Arroyo<br />Cueto<br />Wood<br />Leake<br /><br />Not necessarily in that order but that is my best expectation of the rotation based on what I think may happen.Willnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-25193000454307564392011-01-13T11:23:37.120-08:002011-01-13T11:23:37.120-08:00sorry i havnt posted in a few days, housekeeping b...sorry i havnt posted in a few days, housekeeping broke my laptop :(<br /><br />I LOVE the Lewis signing, anything that starts over gomes is an upgrade<br /><br />Im not a fan of the Renteria signing, way too much money and he is way to old. I value defense about as much as you do and if he is worse than slocab... ouch. <br /><br />Hopefully Cozart starts out the season on fire in AAA and they package Renteria for something of value to make room for him.<br /><br />Lark what do you think about the few position battles we have this spring?<br /><br />Im really interested to see if Hermida can beat out Heisey for the last outfield postion<br /><br />Im holding out hope that Willis will impress enough in the spring so that walt and co think they can spare allowing Chapman to start in AAA<br /><br />Wood or Leake? Im hoping for Leake honestly, last year he started out the best pitcher on the staff, then he became tired. If he starts out in AAA then your wasting his strong arm innings in games that dont matter. Wood can dominate AAA competition and when Leakes arm starts to tire he can replace him and still be effective for the rest of the yearsmittynoreply@blogger.com