From Fay:
Baseball America's annual tools survey is out. Managers in each league are asked to rate the players in their league by skills. Here are Reds players on the lists:
National League
Best bunter
2. Willy Taveras (Juan Pierre was No. 1. Taveras started off badly this year. He's been better lately.)
Fastest baserunner
2. Willy Taveras (Michael Bourn was No. 1)
Best defensive second baseman
3. Brandon Phillips (Orlando Hudson and Chase Utley were 1, 2. I'd take Phillips over Utley. I haven't seen enough of Hudson).
Best outfield arm
2. Jay Bruce (Jeff Francoeur was No. 1. Bruce and Brad Hawpe tied for 2)
American League
Best defensive third baseman
3. Scott Rolen
International League
Best baserunner
Drew Stubbs (only one player is rated in the minors under each category, three are listed in the majors)
Best defensive outfielder
Drew Stubbs
Best outfield arm
Drew Stubbs
Southern League
Best changeup
Travis Wood
Best control
Travis Wood
Midwest League
Best defensive shortstop
Miguel Rojas