Why above Wood? He's a college pitcher and they put up similar numbers only Wood's a HS pitcher if I remember right.Originally Posted by Homer Bailey
Why above Wood? He's a college pitcher and they put up similar numbers only Wood's a HS pitcher if I remember right.
...and then wait for the next trade deadline, then the next offseason, over and OVER, and OOOOVER.
Fair points, Stewart might have had some market.
Provided Rolen stays healthy, he can hit cleanup for the Reds behind Votto and it pushes Phillips up to the #2 slot (not ideally where you'd hit Phillips, but it's an upgrade over what Dusty's been batting there).
I feel a bit bad Rolen actually. He's probably looking at getting dealt this time next year, then signing a free agent after that. He could be with four clubs in a short span of time.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
most here think the major league roster is 3-4 impact players away from being a legitimate contender ... it is hard to see how a gimpy 35 year old with declining power is going to a major impact.
Will he be an improvement over EE? Yes, if he can stay healthy.
I don't mind losing Roenicke (middle relief is fungible) but Stewart has some serious upside. Honestly I would rather it have been Alonso.
And weather he turns into a pumpkin or doesn't it's not wise to trade promising prospects for a guy who's chances of making even the rest of this season without injury isn't real intelligent.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
If they are healthy next year and Bruce comes to play then the job becomes a little easier.
But it's still a big job.
That is my biggest issue with this trade. Stewart has thrown one year of starting baseball in the minor leagues. After that they moved him to the pen in order to limit his innings. In all likelihood he will be on an innings limit over the next few seasons as he tries to build up starter innings.
It is a scouts and front offices job to analyze each prospect and how well they project to the next level. The good organizations are the ones who are able to tell which minor leaguer doesn't translate well to the majors and boost up their value. If I am ranking young arms in the Reds system I rank Cueto, Volquez, Bailey, and Wood over Stewart. Sorry Wood gets the nod because he is a lefty. Not to mention that one should be about to enter the pipeline in Leake.
As for Roenike he was an interesting prospect but it looked like he has been passed up by Fisher, Massett, and Burton. The Reds as of late have shown the ability to produce live pen arms. Roenike may go on and have a great career, but even then I am not sweating his departure.
I like the deal. It makes the 2010 Reds a better team.
Jake Peavy though. I don't recall if his injury is arm related, but I'm pretty sure he is expected to be fine upon his return.
Reds are so stupid. Oh well, training camp is about to start.
Can you point me to some of "this board's" posts overvaluing the Reds prospects?
Why?
Bring back Krivsky!!!!!!!!!
This is a commitment to 2010. The Reds must follow through on that commitment with other acquisitions. Otherwise, it is a waste.
Espn is reporting that the Reds have not traded for Yunil Escobar.
Dougdirt has booked Z Stewart as winning a Cy Young for Toronto.
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