RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion  

Go Back   RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion > Baseball > Minor League Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-07-2010, 05:54 PM   #61
TheNext44
Socratic Gadfly
 
TheNext44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 4,224
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Quote:
Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine View Post
From Keith Law's twitter:

A potential shocker to the Reds at #12? http://klaw.me/bSuEVG

http://twitter.com/keithlaw

I'm guessing he's talking about Chance Ruffin. Please no.
MLB TV says he's moved up a bunch today, and most likely will be taken in the first round or supplemental. They said he's teh closest to the bigs as a closer or setup man.

I personally hate those picks, they tend to disappoint in a few years, but maybe the Reds see him as someone who can help this year, and considering how weak the draft is after the first five or six, I could see some logic to it... some, but not much.
__________________
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." -- Albert Einstein
TheNext44 is offline   Reply With Quote
Turn Off Ads?
Old 06-07-2010, 05:54 PM   #62
dougdirt
The Boss
 
dougdirt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 31,104
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Quote:
Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine View Post
From Keith Law's twitter:

A potential shocker to the Reds at #12? http://klaw.me/bSuEVG

http://twitter.com/keithlaw

I'm guessing he's talking about Chance Ruffin. Please no.
He is. I will lose it. Complete meltdown if it happens.
__________________
www.redsminorleagues.com
dougdirt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 05:57 PM   #63
OnBaseMachine
Member
 
OnBaseMachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,692
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Jonathan Mayo just released another last minute mock draft:

12. CIN - Christian Colon

http://minors.mlblogs.com/archives/2...itch_mock.html
__________________
I miss Adam Dunn.
OnBaseMachine is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 05:58 PM   #64
13 in hall
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 81
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Jim Callis says it's Workman not Ruffin the reds are thinking of taking.
13 in hall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 05:59 PM   #65
OnBaseMachine
Member
 
OnBaseMachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,692
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Quote:
Originally Posted by TheNext44 View Post
I personally hate those picks, they tend to disappoint in a few years, but maybe the Reds see him as someone who can help this year, and considering how weak the draft is after the first five or six, I could see some logic to it... some, but not much.
If the Reds are looking for immediate bullpen help then just fast track Donnie Joseph. Judging off the scouting reports I've seen of Ruffin, Joseph has better stuff and considering he's already pitching well in High-A, he's more advanced than Ruffin too. Don't waste a top 15 pick on a college reliever.
__________________
I miss Adam Dunn.

Last edited by OnBaseMachine; 06-07-2010 at 06:01 PM.
OnBaseMachine is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:04 PM   #66
OnBaseMachine
Member
 
OnBaseMachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,692
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Last mock draft from Jim Callis:

12. Reds. Brandon Workman, rhp, Texas

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2255

Workman is a big dude at 6-foot-5, 220, and has a fastball than ranges from 90-95 mph with plus movement, a plus cutter, an average curve, and a good feel for the changeup. The only problem is he apparently has the mechanics of a reliever.

Scouting video:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?co...pic_id=8080130
__________________
I miss Adam Dunn.
OnBaseMachine is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:08 PM   #67
OnBaseMachine
Member
 
OnBaseMachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,692
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Keith Law says Drew Pomeranz is sliding. I'd love to see him slide down to the Reds...
__________________
I miss Adam Dunn.
OnBaseMachine is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:09 PM   #68
dougdirt
The Boss
 
dougdirt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 31,104
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

I don't see the concerns with Workman's mechanics at first glance...
__________________
www.redsminorleagues.com
dougdirt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:09 PM   #69
Puffy
Puffy 3:16
 
Puffy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Panama City Beach
Posts: 13,703
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

[Comment From Puffy Puffy: ]
Keith Law is the one who just posted the Chance Ruffin to Cincy rumor. He feels its strong possiblilty.
Monday June 7, 2010 6:02 Puffy
6:03

Frankie Piliere:
Hats off to him if he's right but I have to hear it. There's going to be guys on the board they like better I think
__________________
"I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum... and I'm all out of bubble gum."
- - Rowdy Roddy Piper

"It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. I am not a big man"
- - Fletch
Puffy is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:20 PM   #70
GIDP
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,419
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Quote:
Originally Posted by Puffy View Post
[Comment From Puffy Puffy: ]
Keith Law is the one who just posted the Chance Ruffin to Cincy rumor. He feels its strong possiblilty.
Monday June 7, 2010 6:02 Puffy
6:03

Frankie Piliere:
Hats off to him if he's right but I have to hear it. There's going to be guys on the board they like better I think
Can you insult someone any more politely? lol

I feel the chill way over here.
GIDP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:22 PM   #71
Benihana
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,663
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Quote:
Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine View Post
Keith Law says Drew Pomeranz is sliding. I'd love to see him slide down to the Reds...
Agreed. Can we get a sticky for this thread please?
__________________
Go BLUE!!!
Benihana is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:29 PM   #72
Benihana
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,663
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Callis' final mock has Grandal going 25 to the Cardinals. Wow, talk about a quick slide if true!
__________________
Go BLUE!!!
Benihana is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:32 PM   #73
aubashbrother
Member
 
aubashbrother's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Brookneal , VA.
Posts: 530
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

If Pomeranz is still there Id take him but if not I really dont want to pass Brentz up for one of the other college pitchers like wimmers
__________________
2009 Redszone MLB Mock Draft

1st Round - Steven Strasburg

1st Round - Matt Purke

2nd Round - Brett Jackson

3rd Round - Kent Matthes
aubashbrother is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:33 PM   #74
GIDP
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,419
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Quote:
Originally Posted by aubashbrother View Post
If Pomeranz is still there Id take him but if not I really dont want to pass Brentz up for one of the other college pitchers like wimmers
Agreed.
GIDP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2010, 06:33 PM   #75
OnBaseMachine
Member
 
OnBaseMachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,692
Re: The Official (First) Draft Day Thread - 2010

Quote:
Originally Posted by aubashbrother View Post
If Pomeranz is still there Id take him but if not I really dont want to pass Brentz up for one of the other college pitchers like wimmers
Agreed.
__________________
I miss Adam Dunn.
OnBaseMachine is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:37 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

Board Moderators may, at their discretion and judgment, delete and/or edit any messages that violate any of the following guidelines: 1. Explicit references to alleged illegal or unlawful acts. 2. Graphic sexual descriptions. 3. Racial or ethnic slurs. 4. Use of edgy language (including masked profanity). 5. Direct personal attacks, flames, fights, trolling, baiting, name-calling, general nuisance, excessive player criticism or anything along those lines. 6. Posting spam. 7. Each person may have only one user account. It is fine to be critical here - that's what this board is for. But let's not beat a subject or a player to death, please.

Thank you, and most importantly, enjoy yourselves!

RedsZone.com is a privately owned website and is not affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds or Major League Baseball

Contact us: Boss | GIK | dabvu2498 | Gallen5862 | LexRedsFan | MBZags | Plus Plus | redsfan1995 | The Operator | Tommyjohn25