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2013 Attendance: 6-0 (4/3, 4/16, 4/17, 8/3, 8/21, 9/7)
Thanks, I've corrected that. I had overlooked him.
I don't think the club has to rush to that sort of decision. I think there will be enough shakeout from the bottom of the roster to make room for the few that may need to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. We don't have to make a decision on either of these two until the beginning of December. Even at that, we can tender a contract and still move them and let someone else come to terms or go to arbitration with any of these players.
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I'm curious as to what people think another team is willing to give for Heisey, who's been either horrendous or injured in two of the last three seasons.
Non tender him. Billy Hamilton would bring more value to the 25 man roster.
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Just my opinion, but Hanigan and Heisey should be moved this off-season.
The Reds catching, offensively, doesn't need a modest boost. It needs a huge upgrade. I'm willing to go with Mes for one more try, but he must be complimented by someone who can hit. They cannot risk another offensive disaster at that position.
Heisey made over $1.3 million as a backup who seldom gets on base, hardly ever walks. And he's arbitration eligible. He's a good defender with power, but the Reds simply need more consistent, solid bats, even on the bench.
Given his salary, I'm pretty sure the Reds will trade or non-tender Heisey. Hanigan, I don' t know what they will do, but the time has come to thank him for some very good years and replace him with a better hitter.
Last edited by Kc61; 10-16-2013 at 07:18 PM.
I would like the Reds to non-tender Hanigan and Heisey, they simply can't hit enough to justify a roster spot at their respected positions, and both are arb. eligible and will likely cost 5 million total to retain. there are better replacements and they should be more financial friendly. Guys I like are:
1) Carlos Ruiz-(35) had an injury filled year but was solid in 2012, could be a nice platoon with Mesoraco and be a nice #6 hitter.
1a)Brayan Pena-(31) switch hitting catcher best suited for a platoon rule, would be a slight upgrade offensively from Hanigan
2) Andres Torres-(35) switch hitter that's usually @ .250 .700 OBP can play all OF positions, would be nice 4/5 guy on the bench.
I just don't accept that Hannigan's 2013 was at all representative of what he can do. He never looked on pace at the plate. I think he was struggling to find his timing due to injuries.
He is also a great defensive catcher. His intelligence and preparation are very high. I simply want him around no matter what he hits.
Mesoraco is "due" (so long Dusty!). "Big time". Getting 4 out of 5 starts will provide him the opportunity to "get going".
One aspect I've thought of is trading Mez, if he is still valued by a trade partner. The expectation of what he can do as a starter is just barely still alive. He could be a piece to put a trade for a difference maker over the top. (Leake & Mez for Profar or something like that)
Outside of that, if you want offense, I forgo any thought of Choo and go get McCann in free agency. Otherwise, there isn't a clear cut improvement over what Mez and Hannigan are expected to produce in 2014.
Heisey, I can see the need to save some money there. But the thing is he's still going to have that upside to have one awesome year where he hits .290 and has 50 xbh. It may never happen, but if it does it's likely in 2014 or 2015. He's a good option at 4th or 5th OF to cover all the spots and pinch hit pretty well. He's a key part of winning over the course of 162 games. Can he be upgraded? I don't really know. Another CF that can play all 3 spots really well and also hit .290? Those aren't just hanging off trees, although you could try to luck into one.
DP
Last edited by Kc61; 10-16-2013 at 10:06 PM.
Again, it sounds like Mes and Hanigan are irreplaceable except for Brian McCann. Based on what?
Of 38 catchers in MLB with 250 PAs this past year, Mes was 30th and Hanigan was 36th in OPS.
Why can't the Reds acquire one of the catchers who have hit better than the Reds' catchers?
Last edited by Kc61; 10-16-2013 at 10:10 PM.
I think there are many, many outfielders who would be an improvement over Heisey on offense. Because his BB/K rate is so low that it is a major negative.
Heisey's BB/K rate was .18 this year. The previous year it was .17. These are unacceptably low. It shows that Heisey does not exercise good plate discipline, almost never walks, and strikes out pretty often.
While I respect Heisey's other skills such as his defense, this low BB/K rate is exactly what the Reds don't need. They need more guys who make contact, take a walk, and hit with consistency.
Last edited by Kc61; 10-16-2013 at 10:42 PM.
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