Reds interested in Craig Wilson - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

OnBaseMachine · 03-21-2006, 05:37 PM

It won't allow me to copy and paste the article but here's the link.

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news...d=478568&rfi=6

I would like to have Wilson, however, I still prefer they go after a Shealy, Choi, or Carlos Pena.

BRM · 03-21-2006, 05:39 PM

Here is the section talking about Wilson.

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Reds eye Wilson

Any chance the Pirates might trade first baseman/outfielder Craig Wilson to Boston for right-hander Matt Clement ended Monday when the Red Sox traded right-hander Bronson Arroyo to the Cincinnati Reds in a trade for left fielder Wily Mo Pena.

Cincinnati is now reportedly eyeing Wilson to play first base with Adam Dunn, uncomfortable in his spring trial at that position, moving back to left. The Reds asked Dunn to learn first base after trading Sean Casey to the Pirates over the winter.

The Atlanta Braves are also a strong possibility to trade for Wilson as they are looking for someone to platoon with left-handed hitting first baseman Adam LaRoche. Atlanta is not likely to part with right-handed pitching prospect Kyle Davies but could trade right-hander John Thomson.

The deal would be close to a financial wash as Thomson has a $3.75-million salary this year while Wilson will make $3.3 million. Thomson also has a club option in his contract for $4.75 million in 2007 that can be bought out for $500,000.

Johnny Footstool · 03-21-2006, 05:41 PM

I'd be on board with that, I suppose, even though I think Wilson's defense vs. Dunn's defense is a push. Anything to get Hatteberg out of the everyday lineup.

I'd still rather see Griffey at 1B and Denorfia in CF, though.

VI_RedsFan · 03-21-2006, 05:43 PM

I wouldn't mind Wilson. Hey, he's better than Hatteberg at first.

Red Leader · 03-21-2006, 05:44 PM

If you're going to spend $3.0M on a first baseman, I'd much rather it be Carlos Pena than Craig Wilson.

If you're going to trade valuable commodities for a first baseman, I'd much rather they trade for Hee Seop Choi or Shealy than Craig Wilson.

In short, I'm not that interested in Craig Wilson for the salary or the players it would cost to acquire him.

Doc. Scott · 03-21-2006, 05:46 PM

So what do you offer the Pirates? Jason LaRue? Not sure if I'm interested in that.

Red Leader · 03-21-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

So what do you offer the Pirates? Jason LaRue? Not sure if I'm interested in that.

Yeah, after seeing the price the Braves are willing to pay (Thomson), I'm not so sure I wouldn't throw in my cards this hand.

KronoRed · 03-21-2006, 05:58 PM

I'd rather go for Wilkerson

flyer85 · 03-21-2006, 06:02 PM

What is this fascination with catchers?

KronoRed · 03-21-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer85

What is this fascination with catchers?

Our manager was one.

ochre · 03-21-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer85

What is this fascination with catchers?

I think I saw some quote around here that might shine some light on it.

Patrick Bateman · 03-21-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer85

What is this fascination with catchers?

Just because both Hatteberg and Wilson used to be able to catch does not mean that Krivsky has any interest in using them in that role.

Now David Ross is another story. I'm not really sure what his role will be.

redsmetz · 03-21-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

So what do you offer the Pirates? Jason LaRue? Not sure if I'm interested in that.

Dave Williams?

RedsManRick · 03-21-2006, 06:09 PM

I think we might have a spare left handed starter who is bouncing back from an injury... Dave Williams for Craig Wilson!

flyer85 · 03-21-2006, 06:12 PM

I assume the main reason to trade Wilson is they don't want to pay $3M+ for a reserve.

03-21-2006, 05:37 PM	#1
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Reds interested in Craig Wilson It won't allow me to copy and paste the article but here's the link. http://www.timesonline.com/site/news...d=478568&rfi=6 I would like to have Wilson, however, I still prefer they go after a Shealy, Choi, or Carlos Pena. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

03-21-2006, 05:41 PM	#3
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,664	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson I'd be on board with that, I suppose, even though I think Wilson's defense vs. Dunn's defense is a push. Anything to get Hatteberg out of the everyday lineup. I'd still rather see Griffey at 1B and Denorfia in CF, though. __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

03-21-2006, 05:43 PM	#4
VI_RedsFan Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 721	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson I wouldn't mind Wilson. Hey, he's better than Hatteberg at first. __________________ "Pam, I am public speaking...stop public interrupting me." -Michael Scott, "The Office" "His capa was detated from his head!" -Michael Scott on the death of his former boss, Ed Truck, "The Office"

03-21-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson If you're going to spend $3.0M on a first baseman, I'd much rather it be Carlos Pena than Craig Wilson. If you're going to trade valuable commodities for a first baseman, I'd much rather they trade for Hee Seop Choi or Shealy than Craig Wilson. In short, I'm not that interested in Craig Wilson for the salary or the players it would cost to acquire him. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

03-21-2006, 05:46 PM	#6
Doc. Scott Lover of Trivialities Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR (West Chester, OH) Posts: 6,066	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson So what do you offer the Pirates? Jason LaRue? Not sure if I'm interested in that.

03-21-2006, 05:58 PM	#8
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson I'd rather go for Wilkerson __________________ Go Gators!

03-21-2006, 06:02 PM	#9
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson What is this fascination with catchers? __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

03-21-2006, 06:09 PM	#14
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,917	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson I think we might have a spare left handed starter who is bouncing back from an injury... Dave Williams for Craig Wilson! __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

03-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#15
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Reds interested in Craig Wilson I assume the main reason to trade Wilson is they don't want to pay $3M+ for a reserve. __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

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