This kid might have a few d.u.i's in his future.
This kid might have a few d.u.i's in his future.
"Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field?" ~ Jim Bouton
The Reds just surprised me with the direction HS arm and a long term time table.
It is on the whole probable that we continually dream, but that consciousness makes such a noise that we do not hear it. Carl Jung.
Which college has he signed with?
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Travieso, Stephenson, and Garrett could make an interesting three-headed monster moving through the minors and eventually landing in Cincinnati in...2018.
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His profile is a bit like Latos- HS pitcher from FL with a great Fastball and not a super high IQ (at least from that interview).
The Nationals always seem to do in the draft what I would have done.
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And there goes Giolito to the Nationals at 16.
If you want a reach I think Cleveland's pick is a big reach. Naquin isn't a corner fielder and he isn't a center fielder. 'Tweener. 4th outfielder.
In general I prefer college prospects. I think you get a better feel for what they're capable of and what they realistically project to. Aside from that, a college first or second rounder might be big league ready in 2 or 3 years as opposed to 4-6 for a high schooler. Also, a college first or second round pick can be a legit trade chip within a year.
The Reds system is so depleted at the top end now, that I'd prefer to see some talent added that won't be toiling in rookie-A ball for the next 3 years.
(Referring to Jack Hannahan signing with a Korean team)
Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
-RichRed
Giolito could now officially be the Lincecum to Travieso's Stubbs...
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