Re: Reds acquire Shin-soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
Choo in CF will likely burn us occasionally in bigger ballparks, but I don't think range will be an issue for him in GAB. And we likely do a Heisey to CF with Choo moving to LF in late inning defensive situations. The offensive upgrade suddenly makes this an above average lineup.
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
Acquiring Choo is nothing to sneeze at....but to get $3.5 back as well....that's even better.
Doug....when are you ever happy about them trading any prospects. Choo is a solid player, you cannot get him for Grade B prospects, even in his walk year.
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
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Tony Cloninger
Acquiring Choo is nothing to sneeze at....but to get $3.5 back as well....that's even better.
Doug....when are you ever happy about them trading any prospects. Choo is a solid player, you cannot get him for Grade B prospects, even in his walk year.
I was thrilled about the Mat Latos deal. I am ok with this deal. :confused:
Adn Choo is much more than solid. I just don't think he is a center fielder.
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
Assuming everyone's healthy, the lineup should now have folks in more natural places:
Righty
Choo
Phillips
Votto
Ludwick
Bruce
Frazier
Cozart
Hanigan/Mes
Lefty
Phillips
Cozart
Votto
Ludwick
Bruce
Frazier
Heisey
Hanigan/Mes
Re: Reds acquire Shin-soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
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Originally Posted by
traderumor
Choo in CF will likely burn us occasionally in bigger ballparks, but I don't think range will be an issue for him in GAB. And we likely do a Heisey to CF with Choo moving to LF in late inning defensive situations. The offensive upgrade suddenly makes this an above average lineup.
Ludwick will probably need 35-50 games off throughout the season. Use some of them on the west coast trips, put Heisey in center, Choo in left.
Re: Reds acquire Shin-soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
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Big Klu
Bronson now has company.
Bronson's a pitcher though, we all know that doesn't count. A regular position player though? Who is he, Mark Lemke?
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
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Originally Posted by
traderumor
Assuming everyone's healthy, the lineup should now have folks in more natural places:
Righty
Choo
Phillips
Votto
Ludwick
Bruce
Frazier
Cozart
Hanigan/Mes
Lefty
Phillips
Cozart
Votto
Ludwick
Bruce
Frazier
Heisey
Hanigan/Mes
I would think Choo would get a few of the starts against lefties too, wouldn't he? Doesn't he have like a career .340 OBP against them?
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
I'm stunned we got Choo for two marginal major leaguers.
Stubbs may be out of baseball before long if his numbers continue to trend downward. And Gregorius will never be anything more than a utility guy. No power. Doesn't hit for average. Just a good glove. He's Janish-lite.
Choo was a steal. Reds will be dealin' in 2013.
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
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Originally Posted by
dougdirt
I was thrilled about the Mat Latos deal. I am ok with this deal. :confused:
Adn Choo is much more than solid. I just don't think he is a center fielder.
Yes, that is true you liked that deal better than the Marshall deal....which confused me though more....that you would be.
You said though that this could have serious ramifications later....which said to me, you were not that happy with it. My mistake./
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
Good luck to Drew Stubbs. One of the most perplexing talents the Reds have had on their roster in recent years. Love this trade. Good friend of mine (Indians fan) said you have a great player in Choo. Go Reds! Our glaring weakness is not so glaring any longer.
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
Walt continues to deal redundent parts for needed parts.
Well done.
Re: Reds acquire Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald for Drew Stubbs and Didi Gregorious
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Roy Tucker
Walt continues to deal redundent parts for needed parts.
Well done.
Well said. "Redundant part" :thumbup: