tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post4113717102238309368..comments2023-07-09T11:23:36.355-04:00Comments on On Baseball & The Reds: Reds pick up options on Dunn, Valentin, and...Hatteberg?jinazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697776280178146413noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-28972371236670451212007-11-05T12:20:00.000-05:002007-11-05T12:20:00.000-05:00Hey,Thanks for the comments folks.I like the field...Hey,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments folks.<BR/><BR/>I like the fielding bible awards, at least as an alternative to the golden gloves. I think they tend to get it a lot closer than the official awards.<BR/><BR/>And yeah, I did see C-Trent's interview--I actually contributed the question about tracking hang time. :)<BR/><BR/>As for trade rumors...we'll see. ;)<BR/>-jjinazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697776280178146413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-18104621197656134402007-11-03T10:02:00.000-04:002007-11-03T10:02:00.000-04:00I think Hatteberg's option was too good of a deal ...I think Hatteberg's option was too good of a deal for the Reds to pass up. I would expect him or Freel to be traded in the offseason. <BR/><BR/>You've probably seen it already, but Trent Rosecrans had a great interview with John Dewan that's posted on his blog.River Otterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00541308317203114667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-8387900648725494262007-11-01T21:52:00.000-04:002007-11-01T21:52:00.000-04:00Justin,Not sure if you saw it or not, but The Fiel...Justin,<BR/><BR/>Not sure if you saw it or not, but The Fielding Bible Awards are all up and there are a lot of additional players listed.<BR/><BR/>http://www.fieldingbible.com/Doug Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06429070071208586169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-26440525615487033972007-11-01T16:56:00.000-04:002007-11-01T16:56:00.000-04:00Just throwing this out here, but its on the rumor ...Just throwing this out here, but its on the rumor mill amoung some NL Scouts I talk with....<BR/><BR/>Rangers and Reds are talking trade for Hatteberg.Doug Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06429070071208586169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-6727819914592351632007-11-01T12:40:00.000-04:002007-11-01T12:40:00.000-04:00@John, might help with the logjam, but we'd still ...@John, might help with the logjam, but we'd still end up with three guys who shouldn't play anywhere but first base! :( -jjinazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697776280178146413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-44237795937124358702007-11-01T12:39:00.000-04:002007-11-01T12:39:00.000-04:00@Shinjyo--I'd rather trade Freel, but I see your p...@Shinjyo--I'd rather trade Freel, but I see your point. Still, I don't see how the Reds can carry three first basemen.<BR/><BR/>@Dave--I think the Reds have the potential to be a very good offense, though as you mentioned, there are a lot of ifs--especially related to health. Even so, the only guy who seems more likely than not to be a liability on offense is Ross. I'm not worried about Eddie's offense, and Joey Votto has a good chance to become a poor man's Justin Morneau.<BR/><BR/>My concern for the position players has more to do with defense, especially at the corner positions.<BR/><BR/>@oneeyedjack--Thanks for posting...Just not sure I agree. I'm not sure how one can platoon Votto with Dunn, given that they're both left-handed hitters and Dunn routinely plays 150+ games a season. My impressions of Votto's defense in left field weren't particularly inspired either...<BR/><BR/>If the Reds do trade Griffey, then I'd much rather they use that opportunity to get Jay Bruce in the lineup than to (effectively) find a place for Hatteberg. -jjinazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697776280178146413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-34570085195259870522007-11-01T12:36:00.000-04:002007-11-01T12:36:00.000-04:00What about Freel to an NL team that needs somebody...What about Freel to an NL team that needs somebody all over the place? Of course, I'm not sure that a team with needs all over the place would have much to trade, but it does solve the logjam on this end.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171852692052049267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-83589475983035446542007-11-01T11:43:00.000-04:002007-11-01T11:43:00.000-04:00I see one other possibilty for Votto. Did you not...I see one other possibilty for Votto. Did you notice they used him as a sub for Dunn in left field? Could this have been a test to see how well he did out there? If so and he passed, then he could be used as a sub outfielder as well as first base. Maybe this is why they picked up Hatteberg's option. Platoon Hatteberg and Cantu at first and platoon Votto with Dunn in left and first if needed. Also, if Junior is traded (This is a distinct possiblity, especially to the Braves as his dad played there and he likes Cox and he wants a ring before he quits) or retires after next year, then Votto could move to right with Dunn in left and Hobbs in center, then move him to first after Hatte is gone and Jay Bruce gets here. There all fixed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-61075124649958564722007-11-01T09:51:00.000-04:002007-11-01T09:51:00.000-04:00I am not sure if my stomach is turning because of ...I am not sure if my stomach is turning because of too much Halloween candy, or from one glance at the starters/reserves listings that you posted. For whatever reasons a number of folks think that Cincinnati has a solid offense. Unless mediocre is the new solid this simply isn't the case. This was a league-average offense in 2007. Could it be a solid offense? A lot of things would have to go smoothly. Is Josh Hamilton going to be able to stay on the field? Will Junior be able to give them 500+ PAs again? Will David Ross rebound at all? Will Joey Votto have troubles in his first full season in the majors? Was the second half of the season the real EdE, or can we expect more ups and downs? Will Jeff Keppinger and Norris Hopper produce at the same level when given substantially less playing time? It is highly doubtful that everything will break the right way. Coupling a league-average offense with a very weak defense is going to put an obvious strain on the pitching staff. And this isn't a pitching staff that is capable of carrying a team in the first place. This team is more than just a starter and a couple of bullpen arms away from serious contention. If the 25-man roster isn't considerably changed by Opening Day 2008, it looks like another long, losing season in Cincinnati.texasdavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215541522980498371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241716.post-46031116888391305112007-11-01T05:30:00.000-04:002007-11-01T05:30:00.000-04:00Trading Hopper away for decent RP, let Freel play ...Trading Hopper away for decent RP, let Freel play 4th OF, this move will make room for Hatteberg. <BR/><BR/>I think Hatteberg would be a nice PH if he were not traded. If Baker decides to platoon Ross/Valentin behind the plate, Hatteberg is the only left-handed hitter on bench.<BR/><BR/>Of course, if Krivsky is able to trade Hatterberg for something valuable, I'm all for it.shinjyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344950415459969266noreply@blogger.com