Reds Sign Skip Schumaker

[Rojo]

We already have Hannahan though for that role.

Hannahan can't hit, period. And he only really plays third.

[MikeThierry]

Scraptastic!

[WrongVerb]

I don't mind the signing as a bench player, but why in the world do the Reds keep signing these bench players to multi-year deals? Nobody on the bench should be on more than a 1 year deal (maybe with an option and cheap buy-out).

[dsmith421]

Every team needs a scrub who plays more than 1 position

We already have Hannahan.

[REDREAD]

Hannahan can't hit, period. And he only really plays third.

That's what qualifies him as our scrub that can play more than one position
I think Hannahan can play 2b if needed, Dusty just usually prefered to use Izturus there.

Still, given the fact the Reds owe Hanahan about 2 million next year, I don't think he'll be cut.
I see either BP, Paul, or Heisey being gone as a result of this.

I like this signing though, assuming it didn't break the bank. Could've done much worse, especially if Schmaker can play CF in the GAB.

[Larkin88]

We already have Hannahan though for that role.
Doesn't really make much sense to cut Hannahan for a marginal improvement like this.

Schumaker's ability to play the OF isn't as valuable to the Reds, as we have DRob, Hamilton, and Heisey as depth guys there.

Still obviously early to know where the club's head is at. I definitely prefer Skip as a bench bat to Hannahan, though. And that's not just me basing it off Jack's lackluster season last year in limited opportunities.

Career .285/.244/.372 bat... even in a "down" season last year, put up .263/.332/.332 versus Hannahan's career .232/.316/.349. I don't think he has Hannahan's glove (the one errorpalooza last year notwithstanding), but I don't hate the idea of Schumaker on the team.

We may need a center fielder, second basemen or both here in a few weeks. Skip's a decent depth guy across the board at those positions.

EDIT:

Still, given the fact the Reds owe Hanahan about 2 million next year, I don't think he'll be cut.
I see either BP, Paul, or Heisey being gone as a result of this.

I like this signing though, assuming it didn't break the bank. Could've done much worse, especially if Schmaker can play CF in the GAB.

Jumped the gun before I saw your second reply. Agreed on all counts.

[NeilHamburger]

I would much rather have Skip than Hannahan. Hannahan was a mistake signing, and isn't useful at all off the bench, as he can't hit. Never could. Skip has a career OBP of .344.

[marcshoe]

Pretty solid, consistent bat who can play several positions. Good backup who won't hurt your lineup if he ends up in too many games.

I do have two major complaints about him, though.

First, the way he spells his last name. My German forebears had the grace to change the spelling of their name to Shoemaker when they came over 250 years ago, but people still constantly try to spell my name the Deutsch way. We don't need people like Skip confusing everyone.

Which brings us to my second issue. Skip. Really? Skip?

[Caveat Emperor]

Skip Schumaker has 22 career stolen bases in his 9 year career.

Billy Hamilton refers to that as "a decent homestand."

[RedTeamGo!]

I just dislike bringing in former Cardinals players like Emonds and Schumaker.

[Caveat Emperor]

Which brings us to my second issue. Skip. Really? Skip?

I plan on referring to him as Jared.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I don't mind the signing as a bench player, but why in the world do the Reds keep signing these bench players to multi-year deals? Nobody on the bench should be on more than a 1 year deal (maybe with an option and cheap buy-out).

He made 1.5 million last year, so I'm guessing this deal isn't for much more. If they need to get rid of him in the second year, that type of money is really bupkus.

Walt drafted him and brought him through the St. Louis farm system, so he is probably very comfortable with having him in the organization. I think this gives the Reds something they didn't have last year, an older experienced player who can play a number of positions coming off the bench. If they need to use him in a double switch he can then play a number of places-- which Hannahan can't.

I also think Walt has a bigger plan and wants to have backups in place for when it takes place.

[Gallen5862]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/m...-two-year-deal



FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Reds and Skip Schumaker have agreed to a two-year deal, pending a physical.
No word yet on the exact terms involved. Schumaker, who turns 34 in February, batted .263/.332/.332 with two homers and 30 RBI over 125 games with the Dodgers this season while making starts between second base and all three outfield positions. The Reds will likely use him in a similar super-sub role.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter Nov 18 - 4:25 PM

[westofyou]

We already have Hannahan.

Maybe they want a guy who can play more than one position really

FIRST BASE
YEAR TEAM         AGE  G     PO    A    E   DP  PCT
2006 Tigers       26    1     6    0    0    0 1.000 
2008 A's          28   10    82    5    2    7  .978 
2009 A's          29    1     1    0    0    0 1.000 
     Mariners     29   17    92    8    0    8 1.000 
     TOTALS            18    93    8    0    8 1.000 
2011 Indians      31    8    30    2    0    1 1.000 
2012 Indians      32    2     9    1    1    3  .909 
2013 Reds         33   10    30    0    0    6 1.000 
     TOTALS            49   250   16    3   25  .989 

SECOND BASE
YEAR TEAM         AGE  G     PO    A    E   DP  PCT   RANGE
2009 A's          29    1     0    0    0    0         0.00 
2013 Reds         33    1     0    6    0    1 1.000   6.00 
     TOTALS             2     0    6    0    1 1.000   3.00 

THIRD BASE
YEAR TEAM         AGE  G     PO    A    E   DP  PCT   RANGE
2007 A's          27   41    19   78    3   10  .970   2.37 
2008 A's          28  126    70  218    9   24  .970   2.29 
2009 A's          29   51    35   89    4   10  .969   2.43 
     Mariners     29   33    18   60    3   11  .963   2.36 
     TOTALS            84    53  149    7   21  .967   2.40 
2011 Indians      31  104    83  208    5   15  .983   2.80 
2012 Indians      32   96    63  180   13   17  .949   2.53 
2013 Reds         33   37    15   44    4    5  .937   1.59 
     TOTALS           488   303  877   41   92  .966   2.42 

SHORTSTOP
YEAR TEAM         AGE  G     PO    A    E   DP  PCT   RANGE
2009 Mariners     29    2     0    4    0    0 1.000   2.00 
2012 Indians      32    7     4    6    0    1 1.000   1.43 
     TOTALS             9     4   10    0    1 1.000   1.56

[malcontent]

I like it.