I don't remember anyone ever projecting Smitherman as an above average regular. That's what scouts are projecting Heisey as.
I don't remember anyone ever projecting Smitherman as an above average regular. That's what scouts are projecting Heisey as.
Maybe not those "in the know" but the Marty Brennamens and Lance McCallisters of the world were very excited about him.Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine
Hugs, smiling, and interactive Twitter accounts, don't mean winning baseball. Until this community understands that we are cursed to relive the madness.
I am seeing plenty of love for both prospects in the above results, by the way.
And that's worth how much??
Gotta remember it in the context of the time. JR, Dunn, Kearns, and Pena were all entrenched, with Freel as hustle depth. The casual fans weren't begging for the next big thing. I remember several conversations when Griffey was hurt, about putting Dunn at first and calling up Smitherman to go with Kearns and Pena in the OF.
Last edited by LoganBuck; 07-16-2009 at 09:24 PM.
Hugs, smiling, and interactive Twitter accounts, don't mean winning baseball. Until this community understands that we are cursed to relive the madness.
Very true. It seemed the Reds didn't have much interest in calling him up, but his numbers pretty much forced them to give him a try. Steve Gibralter had a similar story back in '95.
I don't know why he isn't listed there but I'm pretty sure Macier Izturis will be a FA as well.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
Hmm, a popular opinion but one I don't agree with. SS is one of, if not the most premiere everyday positions on the field and yet 5 million for a good defender who has at least some offensive capability at that position is somehow again and again construed as a bad investment. 5 million-ish per for Gonzo at the time was a good price IMO no matter what followed.
And I would also spend 5 million-ish per on Izturis next offseason assuming he's available (am pretty sure he is a FA). You may not get a guy who can do it all with him but he does enough to warrant 5 million based on what others at the position make. He's a solid defender with no glaring weaknesses, and isn't an offensive liability even though he's no offensive juggernaut. Now I would give him a 3 year deal and tell him up front that he will be given every opportunity to win and keep the job but that our organization plays the best players (despite the fact we know better in reality) and that he should never get comfortable. And if in a year or 2 Cozart can take his job well then we have an expensive bench player but one who has done it before and can play both MI spots and would be a solid guy off the bench. Or a fairly priced guy who should bring something solid back in a trade down the road.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
I see him listed on one site as arbitration eligible this upcoming offseason and a FA after 2010. Cots has him listed under 3rd basemen in the tab:
Potential Free Agents for 2011
The following players have contracts expiring or should have the six years of service necessary to become free agents after the 2010 season.
Third Basemen
Garrett Atkins COL
Wilson Betemit CWS
Jorge Cantu FLA
Eric Chavez OAK *
Pedro Feliz PHI
Bill Hall MIL *
Brandon Inge DET
Maicer Izturis LAA
Mike Lowell BOS
Melvin Mora BAL
Nick Punto MIN *
Scott Rolen TOR
Ty Wigginton BAL
Last edited by redsfandan; 07-18-2009 at 01:06 PM.
Chris Smitherman played baseball!!!!
Ah, even better good find RFD. 1 more year of arbitration maybe we can buy it out if we make a deal for him. Why they have him at 3rd I'll never know his best position is SS, although he can play 2B and 3B but I doubt his arm is quite good enough to be considered a 3B, adequate maybe but not ideal.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
Drew Stubbs: The Reds’ outfield is not instilling much fear in opponents as of late. Willy Taveras and Laynce Nix each have OBPs below .300. With Jay Bruce’s 18 homers on the DL, Nix leads the outfielders with eight dingers on the year. Thankfully, the organization keeps churning out outfield prospects. Stubbs is absolutely dripping with potential, athleticism and tools. Although he’ll likely always struggle to hit for a high average due to his contact issues (25.4 K%), the left-handed hitter could still manage to bat .250-.270. He has just two homers on the year, but Stubbs has the potential to hit 10-15 with his fair share of walks in the Majors when he matures as a hitter. Currently, he has 36 steals in 42 attempts and plays a plus centerfield
http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/ind...mpacts-july-23
Obviously a mistake by the writer as Stubbs is a RH batter.
obm where ya been man
Myrtle Beach. I checked minor league scores on my brothers laptop but I stayed away from Redszone. ORG has been tough to read lately with the way the Reds are playing. Checking out hotties in bikinis or debating the Reds problems on Redszone? Hmmm, tough choice.
The Reds seem to be checking out the hotties while they're playing. Or checking out something other than the game, LOL.Myrtle Beach. I checked minor league scores on my brothers laptop but I stayed away from Redszone. ORG has been tough to read lately with the way the Reds are playing. Checking out hotties in bikinis or debating the Reds problems on Redszone? Hmmm, tough choice.
Myrtle Beach sounds nice about now.
The Stubbs-Heisey dilemma is a nice one right now.
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