BP + Hanigan for Melky Cabrera, Brett Cecil, and Maicer Izturis? I think it'd be a good deal if the Reds can land Omar Infante in free agency.
BP + Hanigan for Melky Cabrera, Brett Cecil, and Maicer Izturis? I think it'd be a good deal if the Reds can land Omar Infante in free agency.
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Interesting. Shame to put Hanigan out to pasture because he's quite the receiver and a hell of a Red, but the bat just totally fell off a cliff.
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Slyder (11-08-2013)
Pena hits solidly from the left side of the plate. Last year Mesoraco was horrendous against right handed pitchers. I think this is a solid pickup, and definitely do not see it as having no effect on the team.
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I appreciate getting rid of the stupid personal catcher assignments, if this is what is being signaled. Playing the matchups will help the pitchers more through run production, than hoping guys get along with their battery mate.
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I expect Pena will replace Hanigan and partner with Mesoraco. I expect Pena will see a lot of action against righties. I expect Hanigan to be traded or non-tendered.
With all respect to Hanigan, or whomever leaves, this is precisely the kind of move the Reds should be making. This is the correct formula. Mid-level free agents and role players who can fill out the lineup with solid production.
Catcher, offensively, was just a disaster for the Reds last season. If Mes and Pena share the position the offense is likely upgraded without superstar money.
My hope is that the Reds upgrade a couple of other positions in this way. Plus maybe one major addition on offense to replace Choo (or signing Choo himself).
Very hopeful move IMO.
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http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/switc...igan-for-pena/
The Reds, of course, probably will try to trade Hanigan now, and given his skills, he does have some value. In fact, given his place as a sabermetric poster boy, it would not be at all surprising to see nearly the entirety of the American League East competing to acquire his services. The Rays, Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Yankees are all looking for a catcher this winter, and Hanigan’s skillset is tailor made for a team that emphasizes walks and values defense from the position. Toss in the Phillies (if Carlos Ruiz leaves) and a host of other teams who could use at least a part-time catcher, and Hanigan is likely to be in heavy demand.
Perhaps this was the plan all along. Maybe the Reds anticipated that Hanigan would incite a mini-bidding war among the nerdy teams, and they’ll use him to upgrade another hole of their roster that Mesoraco couldn’t fill. That would actually make sense. If they’re just dumping Hanigan because they think Brayan Pena is better, well, that’s weird.
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Wow, Rays fans are in love with Ryan Hanigan over at SB Nation...They are talking about trading Price for him and a package.
Edd Roush (11-08-2013)
If I am Walt and the Rays contact me about Hanigan, the conversation begins and ends with Matt Joyce.
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