Yes, another hamilton thread. But with news.
Not unexpected obviously. Still, glad to see it.
Yes, another hamilton thread. But with news.
Not unexpected obviously. Still, glad to see it.
Oh, and that is per hamilton on twitter.
Trade in the works???
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Last edited by membengal; 07-07-2012 at 12:42 PM.
Obviously, the promotion doesn't indicate a trade, but I think a trade is coming.
Again, as I've said before, the Reds aren't paying Joey 225 million smackers to hit with no baserunners all the time. They will be fixing the tablesetter situation.
Around All Star break there usually is movement in the minors. This particular year, I'd guess that it could involve a trade of some prospects. Not suggesting Hamilton will be traded, I'd be shocked if that happened.
Might be an interesting week or two.
I wouldn't necessarily think thsat is so. Negron went down last night for Louisville. I could see Gregorious moving up to the Bats (he's been hitting well lately), making room for Billy. With the move to double A (if he continues to produce) I could see him possible making his Cincinnati debut as soon as this time next season. September of next year is probably more likely though.
Doubt this has anything to do with a trade (of Hamilton at least). You don't promote guys who are thriving in order to trade them. If they take time to adjust to their new level it undercuts their value. Maybe Gregorious is on the block, which would explain the scouts at AA last night.
Hamilton's torched the Cali league. Time to see how he fares in AA.
Last edited by M2; 07-07-2012 at 01:07 PM.
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Not sure what his balue is on the trade market is for Didi right now and I certainly wouldn't balk at including him in a deal if it was necessary to improve the big club. As a LH MI prospect I wouldn't mind seeing him as the Reds backup SS in a year or two, if nothing else.
Gregorious (L) , HRod (B), Frazier (R), a backup catcher and right and left-handed OFs could make a solid becnh in a year or two down the road.
They may wait another two weeks or so to let him fully rebound from his time on the DL, but It would not shock me to see them move Lutz to Pensacola and possibly Mills to Louisville. Josh Feldhauer and Ryan LaMarre are a couple more names I could see on the bus to L'Ville if they want to start moving OF's up the ladder.
Last edited by corkedbat; 07-07-2012 at 04:52 PM.
I certainly don't mind the Reds trading Gregorius (or any prospect at this point) for the right piece to win now. However, as far as Gregorius' future in the Reds organization, I don't think he's blocked at SS. I've been happy with Cozart - good defense and decent bat - but I don't see him as blocking Gregorious. By all accounts, Gregorious is an even better defender than Cozart and his hitting for average may be better too (although Cozart certainly looks to have the power advantage).
I would take Didi hitting over Alicides Escobar of the Royals.
I am at the stadium now waiting for Trent Richardson. Gates open at 4 today. Didi along with JC had their luggage with them. I am betting they are the two called up on Monday.
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