Attended 1976 World Series in my Mother's Womb. Attended 1990 World Series Game 2 as a 13 year old. Want to take my son to a a World Series Game in Cincinnati in my lifetime.
I think this sets him up for an audition next year at 3rd, allowing us to move Frazier to left. Which gives us Frazier/Bruce/Heisy/Stubbs/Hrod in a nice rotation... The problem is that Stubbs/Heisy are not getting it done right now.
A lot depends on whether the Reds see HRod as a full-time 3B going forward or a utility guy, but I can see the Reds playing Rodriguez in the OF some at Lousiville (if he's headed down the utility path).
I don't know with the roster problems I think Henry is here sooner than later. Rushing a bit maybe but I think they feel comfortable that the kid can hit. He has raked everywhere. Mostly where to play him. As soon as they work out what kind of deal if any they make they'll see how to set things up and how to utilize him. Maybe third, maybe sub off the bench. I think it depends on whether they can acquire anyone and who that is.
I've said before and I'll say it again here: H Rod looks like Carlos Baerga to me. I doubt he'll win any Gold Gloves at 3B but neither will Frazier. I think they should consider rushing him to the majors if they don't do anything on the trade front. The Reds are still short a player or two in order to win this division and reaching down into the farm system is an option
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I wonder if Rodriguez is suffering any lingering effects from his injury - physically (e.g., gripping the bat) or psychologically? It may take him him a few weeks to get back to 100% with his confidence.
I'd take whatever numbers he puts up the rest of the season with a grain of salt. An injured thumb usually robs you of power for a couple months at least.
Expect poor numbers.
Attended 1976 World Series in my Mother's Womb. Attended 1990 World Series Game 2 as a 13 year old. Want to take my son to a a World Series Game in Cincinnati in my lifetime.
Alonso has noted that he has altered his swing to try and just be a hitter because he knows you aren't hitting for power in Petco. He is probably taking that same swing with him on the road, otherwise it would make things very difficult.
There's a lot of talk floating around about Rodriguez being the player called up to replace Votto. If this actually happens, however, I would be surprised. I love his hitting potential, but is he really ready now? He's only 22 and been in AAA a short time. Moreover, he's coming off a hand injury (broken bone). So, is the talk just wishful pining for a good OBP skills hitter, or is this a serious possibility?
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