Janish?

[Kc61]

Only watched a bit last night on the computer, but this guy can play some shortstop.

Assuming Gonzo starts season on DL and Castro is not ready, do folks see Janish as a viable option for the big team?

He is obviously challenged offensively and could use another year to work on his hitting, but he seems very good out there in the infield.

[puca]

Originally Posted by Kc61

Only watched a bit last night on the computer, but this guy can play some shortstop.

Assuming Gonzo starts season on DL and Castro is not ready, do folks see Janish as a viable option for the big team?

He is obviously challenged offensively and could use another year to work on his hitting, but he seems very good out there in the infield.

I'd take Janish over Castro at his healthiest. Neither will give offense. Janish will give real defense.

[flyer85]

Originally Posted by puca

I'd take Janish over Castro at his healthiest.

which is not a ringing endorsement.

[BRM]

I'd love to have a real plus defender at SS, even with a weak stick. However, can the offense sustain Janish, Patterson, and Ross/Javy/Bako all in the lineup together?

[flyer85]

Originally Posted by BRM

I'd love to have a real plus defender at SS, even with a weak stick. However, can the offense sustain Janish, Patterson, and Ross/Javy/Bako all in the lineup together?

no

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Originally Posted by BRM

I'd love to have a real plus defender at SS, even with a weak stick. However, can the offense sustain Janish, Patterson, and Ross/Javy/Bako all in the lineup together?

If Harang is pitching? Yes. That's about it.

[Falls City Beer]

Originally Posted by BRM

I'd love to have a real plus defender at SS, even with a weak stick. However, can the offense sustain Janish, Patterson, and Ross/Javy/Bako all in the lineup together?

Yeah.

[Benihana]

Patterson will be better than you guys think. You'll see.

[BRM]

Originally Posted by Benihana

Patterson will be better than you guys think. You'll see.

I hope so. I really like his defense in CF so I hope his bat is good enough to play regularly against RHP's. At least until Bruce arrives.

[flyer85]

Originally Posted by BRM

I hope so.

a lineup with Gonzo/janish, pick any catcher, Patterson and BP is going to be seriously OBP challenged and have problems scoring runs.

[BRM]

Originally Posted by flyer85

a lineup with Gonzo/janish, pick any catcher, Patterson and BP is going to be seriously OBP challenged and have problems scoring runs.

So you have to sacrifice defense for offense somewhere. Where do you do it, SS or CF? Bruce or Patterson? Kepp or Janish/Gonzo?

[flyer85]

Originally Posted by BRM

So you have to sacrifice defense for offense somewhere. Where do you do it, SS or CF? Bruce or Patterson? Kepp or Janish/Gonzo?

it's a tradeoff everywhere. A lot of stats take both offense and defense into account. The simple fact is that OBP drives runs scored and the Reds have will likely have 3 guys sporting sub 300 OBPs if Gonzo is at SS and Patterson in CF. That is a recipe for trouble even if they are playing GG defense. See the 2007 Astros with defensive stalwarts Ausmus and Everett.

[kheidg-]

I'd prefer Patterson as a 4th outfielder at best getting somewhere between 200-300 at bats. Not sure if that is logical with Dusty as our manager, however.

Janish over Castro? YES anyday of the week.

[BRM]

I don't think it's Janish or Castro. It's more likely Janish or Keppinger.

[Will M]

1. Janisch's D last night was VERY impressive

2. Upgrade the catching position using our 'spare parts' - Freel, Hat, Coffey, etc. That way you can better justify a weak stick strong glove shortstop and/or centerfielder

3. Assuming the Reds front office won't trade Griffey then use Patterson as the 4th outfielder and late inning defensive replacement ( with Griffey moving to the bench and Bruce moving to right )