Partial Roster for Louisville

[batsfan]

This roster has been up all offseason on the Bats website, and it does not mean that any of the players will or will not be on the Bats when opening day comes around.

[redsmetz]

Eric Gagné and Russell Martin with the Dodgers from the top of my head. Besides they were also from the province of Quebec and both of them and Valiquette went to the same high school.

Gagné and Ryan Braun in 2008 would also be a pair. Votto & Rheal Cormier both played for the Reds in 2007, but Cormier was jettisoned in April and Votto didn't come up until September.

[GOYA]

Thompson and Valiquette were added to the Bats roster.

[cinreds21]

The Reds have a lot of left-handed relievers. Guys who could be in Triple-A: Vall, Danny Ray, Horst, Krebs, Willis, and Tabor. I think it'll be hard putting Horst and/or Krebs back in Double-A because of how well they did in Carolina.

[GOYA]

Bats roster is now at 24

P
Tom Cochran
Carlos Fisher
Jerry Gil
Danny Ray Herrera
Jeremy Horst
Matt Klinker
Joe Krebs
Justin Lehr
Jordan Smith
Daryl Thompson
Phillippe Valiquette
Dontrelle Willis

C
Devin Mesoraco

IF
Yonder Alonso
Mike Costanzo
Zack Cozart
Danny Dorn
Eric Eymann
Michael Griffin
Kris Negron
Chris Valaika

OF
Brian Barton
Todd Frazier
Dave Sappelt

I would think that Corky stays with the Reds until Hernandez returns. Denove will likely move up to back up Mesoraco until Corky can come back down.

Valiquette will need to be replaced. I'm thinking Scott Carroll will take his place.

Rotation might be:

Lehr
Thompson
Carroll
Klinker
Willis

[cinreds21]

Goya, replace Willis with Cochran. I don't think they will use Dontrelle as a starter anywhere. I may be wrong though.

[cinreds21]

Also, Hermida will be on the roster. There are still some moves that have to be made.
I have a big feeling that Negs will start in Double-A. I don't see why they would want him in Triple-A with an already crowded infield.

[cinreds21]

My bad, just read the article that said they were going to stretch Dontrelle out and that Hermida may find a job elsewhere. Nevermind then lol

[GOYA]

The Reds have said that Willis will start at Louisville in hopes of coming up to Cincy to help with the injured starter situation.

Hermida might not be on the roster if he can find another club to take him.

The infield isn't as crowded as it looks. Dorn and Griffin (and Alonso?) will be playing outfield too.

[mumike]

Valiquette will need to be replaced. I'm thinking Scott Carroll will take his place.

I talked to my brother last night and they told him he'd start in Louisville.

[cinreds21]

Interesting.

[billy bob]

and your brother is ?

[mumike]

By the way, I've never been to Louisville but am hoping to take the whole family opening weekend Thursday through Sunday. Are there hotels near the stadium? Alternatively, ever heard of anyone renting their house for a weekend?

[mumike]

and your brother is ?

Scott Carroll

[lollipopcurve]

IMO, Scott Carroll will be the most interesting starter in Louisville. Wouldn't be at all surprised if he makes it to the big club this year (most likely out of the pen).