tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post8820326251243204145..comments2023-10-20T06:12:38.934-07:00Comments on Redlegs Baseball: 2011 Draft: Players the Reds Should TargetLark11http://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-78973789381201938262011-06-09T22:11:50.324-07:002011-06-09T22:11:50.324-07:00Yeah, Norris would have been great...if they could...Yeah, Norris would have been great...if they could have signed him. It's a tough draft for the Reds due simply to draft position. Not easy to make a lot of noise that late in the draft. <br /><br />But, I'm still pissed Tyler Beede was off the board. I thought he would be a great addition, but such is life.Lark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-49385629351850808902011-06-07T13:44:30.373-07:002011-06-07T13:44:30.373-07:00yea i know it would take a lot more for norris but...yea i know it would take a lot more for norris but honestly i wanted bell much much more. You know me, power hitting switch hitters that play the outfield? yes please! oh well, cant get everyone you want.<br /><br />I am liking the draft so far, although not as much as last yearssmittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-42709125243838062652011-06-07T06:28:20.230-07:002011-06-07T06:28:20.230-07:00Smitty,
Evidently, Norris has real signability is...Smitty,<br /><br />Evidently, Norris has real signability issues, so it would likely take a lot of money to get him signed. Given how vocal the organization was about its financial situation this past offseason, I tend to doubt that they will be willing to go significantly over slot to sign Norris. Not that it wouldn't be an idea worth exploring. <br /><br />It's been a pretty hectic last month or so. Lots of work and family stuff going on, which made it impossible to do much with the blog. But, hopefully things are looking up. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the comment! I'm liking the Stephenson pick more and more. It's not often you can get that type of arm with the 27th overall pick. I still prefer Beede or Reed, but given they were off the board I don't mind Stephenson. So, you might have been right on that one. <br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-66228478870237237182011-06-06T23:20:34.726-07:002011-06-06T23:20:34.726-07:00yea i was surprised by quite a few picks today, im...yea i was surprised by quite a few picks today, im still holding out hope that norris is still available for our second pick and they chuck money at him until he signs..<br /><br />how have you been man? it's been a whilesmittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-41068811895492795602011-06-06T21:50:49.882-07:002011-06-06T21:50:49.882-07:00Smitty,
Congrats on Stephenson. I hope you and t...Smitty, <br /><br />Congrats on Stephenson. I hope you and the Reds are right. Personally, I'm disappointed and really surprised that Tyler Beede flew off the board. Every mock draft I have seen projected him in the sandwich round or round 2. So, to see the Jays pop him that early is disappointing. I really thought he would be a nice sleeper and I was really hoping that the Reds would snap him up. Unfortunately, the Jays saw something in him and may have worked out a pre-draft deal, so they'll reap the benefits. <br /><br />And, of course, Chris Reed was grabbed by the Dodgers, which surprised me. The Dodgers seem to favor high school prospects, but maybe they felt Reed would give them cost certainty in a time of financial crisis. Still, another disappointing development. <br /><br />All in all, Stephenson is probably the best the Reds could have done with the way the draft unfolded. He's got a live arm and the potential to dominate, but obviously needs a little refinement and development time. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-28775474137413035562011-06-06T20:39:24.807-07:002011-06-06T20:39:24.807-07:00interesting guys lark, however stephenson was my g...interesting guys lark, however stephenson was my guy and thats who they drafted. i win :]smittynoreply@blogger.com