I caught this on Lance's show driving home. He said that he had talk to Marty and word around the league is that the Reds are actively looking for a catcher.
IMO this is good news.
Ross is a good backup catcher when healthy.
Javy is a 3rd catcher/pinch hitter.
Bako is good to ease the load off Ross & Javy in spring training but should never get an at bat in a Reds uniform once the season starts.
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In the game thread, its reported Marty said the Reds were targeting Gerald Laird from Tex.
Not a bad target, thats for sure. His bat is intriquing, and he's solid defensively.
I know many would clamor for Teagarden around here.
Jeff Clement from Seattle could be that rare LH power hitting catcher, but he may not stick at C down the line.
Mathis or Napoli from LAA.
Wilson Ramos from the twins? He's too far off..
Who else could the Reds target? Someone from the A's?
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Freel for a catcher? Belisle?
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From Fay regarding this rumor.
I think the Reds would move Ryan Freel in a second to get catching help. The problem is Freel is owed $7 million over the next two years. Freel has been playing some infield, i.e, the Reds maybe showcasing him as utility guy.
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John Fay beat writer?the Reds maybe showcasing him as utility guy.
has he not picked up that that is already Freel's greatest asset?
Code:RYAN FREEL SECOND BASE YEAR TEAM AGE G PO A E DP PCT RANGE 2001 Blue Jays 25 7 11 20 1 4 .969 4.43 2003 Reds 27 11 14 20 1 2 .971 3.09 2004 Reds 28 15 25 23 0 4 1.000 3.20 2005 Reds 29 48 91 127 6 24 .973 4.54 2006 Reds 30 13 23 25 1 2 .980 3.69 2007 Reds 31 2 3 3 0 1 1.000 3.00 TOTALS 96 167 218 9 37 .977 4.01 THIRD BASE YEAR TEAM AGE G PO A E DP PCT RANGE 2003 Reds 27 2 0 2 0 2 1.000 1.00 2004 Reds 28 56 42 107 12 11 .925 2.66 2005 Reds 29 10 5 25 2 1 .938 3.00 2006 Reds 30 13 7 25 0 2 1.000 2.46 2007 Reds 31 19 17 29 2 3 .958 2.42 TOTALS 100 71 188 16 19 .942 2.59 OUTFIELDER YEAR TEAM AGE G PO A E DP PCT RANGE 2001 Blue Jays 25 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 2003 Reds 27 24 58 2 0 0 1.000 2.50 2004 Reds 28 89 184 8 3 1 .985 2.16 2005 Reds 29 51 109 7 0 0 1.000 2.27 2006 Reds 30 105 238 12 5 1 .980 2.38 2007 Reds 31 60 136 3 2 0 .986 2.32 TOTALS 330 725 32 10 2 .987 2.29
The Reds may need to overpay a bit here -- it's pretty clear they're over a barrel.
Here is the MLBTradeRumors take:
John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer is hearing a rumor that the Reds are "actively seeking a catcher." He speculates that Ryan Freel could be trade bait.
Fay's note conveniently gels with some info from a Jeff Brantley radio appearance that a reader passed along. Brantley reportedly said the Reds have been scouting the Rangers' Gerald Laird. On a not necessarily related note, Brantley also mentioned that they may look to trade Matt Belisle.
MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan recently wrote that the Rangers don't intend to trade Laird despite some interest. On the other hand, Jon Daniels admitted in Sullivan's article that he wouldn't turn a deaf ear to anything. Laird is set to be the Rangers' starting catcher this year. Jarrod Saltalamacchia would take on a smaller role or try Triple A.
The Reds could also consider trying to acquire San Diego's Michael Barrett, who has played under Dusty Baker with the Cubs. Bengie Molina and Ramon Hernandez may also be available.
Michael Barrett would be an interesting choice.
He has history with Dusty, would benefit more from 1/2 season in GABP than 1/2 in that Yellowstone Park called Petco, and is certainly better than anything we have currently in-house or in the organization.
With the Padres seemingly unhappy with the health and potential lack of production of Jim Edmonds, Ryan Freel might be the best fit for them.
I'm not sure what else we could send to the Padres along with Freel, along with my token suggestions of Wood and Stubbs.
Michael Barrett's less athletic behind the dish than Ross. No thanks.
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To me it's astounding that they've waited this long. I've been honking this horn for goodness knows how long.Originally Posted by lollipopcurve
“And when finally they sense that some position cannot be sustained, they do not re-examine their ideas. Instead, they simply change the subject.” Jamie Galbraith
Mentioned this in another thread when it was discussed earlier: Ryan Doumit of the Pirates. Affordable, young, likely only viewed as a platoon guy in Pittsburgh, and seems like he's pretty fair offensively. Plus the Pirates have never been a team to shy away from making a bad deal.
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I'll take Ramon Hernandez
Hernandez would be OK, but what the O's really need is a SS, and we don't really have one to give (Andy MacPhail isn't dumb enough to go for Castro). I'd offer them Coffey and LeCure and see if they bite.
Laird hit well as a backup, but his .224/.278/.349 line as a starter last year makes me want to run back into the arms of David Ross.
Call me crazy, but I'd give Old Leatherpants a call and inquire about Flores. He's a player on the rise, and the Nats have LoDuca and could use an arm or two from us.
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