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Old 02-17-2009, 10:54 AM   #9
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Re: Reds, Encarnacion Work Out Deal

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Originally Posted by Chip R View Post
I guess they don't think much of these "young third sackers'" short term prospects or they wouldn't have re-upped him for 2 years.

a lot of procrastination in the Reds' minors right now. can't even decide on positions.

one idea is that Walt doesn't think these guys will ever amount to much, and wants them to generate big numbers prior to trading them off. he did a lot of that in St Louis, and was usually correct.
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