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    Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    From the Reds twitter:

    #Reds acquire from Braves RHP J.J. Hoover in exchange for IF Juan Francisco. Hoover assigned to Louisville.

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    Incredibly stupid move by the Reds

    Counting on Rolen to stay healthy is beyond crazy

    Frasier as a backup is crazy too


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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    The Brave will use Francisco to replace Chipper next season

    Who the hell are the Reds going to replace Rolen with come this May when he is hurt again


    Would have been much better to avoid the options/roster issue by trading Homer

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Something tells me Walt is not done for the day....... Thats just my opinion .... Maybe we will see Bailey gone today as well??

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Quote Originally Posted by Krawhitham View Post
    The Brave will use Francisco to replace Chipper next season

    Who the hell are the Reds going to replace Rolen with come this May when he is hurt again


    Would have been much better to avoid the options/roster issue by trading Homer
    Cairo and Frazier. Cairo's done his part these last few seasons (could be a regular starter if we asked him to), and Frazier is ready to be our utility guy with power.

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Why's it stupid? Francisco has a long way to go. If Rolen gets hurt, there's nobody on the Reds' roster that can replace him offensively and defensively. All of the alternatives have flaws.

    Francisco's having a poor spring after coming into camp out of shape. Maybe the Reds were just tired of waiting for it to click with him? In return, the Reds get a pretty decent pitching prospect who hopefully can contribute in the bullpen later this year.

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    He had four homers, how many does Rolen have

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Quote Originally Posted by nux fan View Post
    He had four homers, how many does Rolen have
    we have to many strike outs as is

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Well, now we're down to 2 left handed hitters.

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    but strikeouts are ok when they come from stubbs right??

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Quote Originally Posted by nux fan View Post
    but strikeouts are ok when they come from stubbs right??
    Stubbs adds significant value defensively and in terms of speed.

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    i never said that

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Quote Originally Posted by Coopdaddy67 View Post
    Why's it stupid? Francisco has a long way to go. If Rolen gets hurt, there's nobody on the Reds' roster that can replace him offensively and defensively. All of the alternatives have flaws.

    Francisco's having a poor spring after coming into camp out of shape. Maybe the Reds were just tired of waiting for it to click with him? In return, the Reds get a pretty decent pitching prospect who hopefully can contribute in the bullpen later this year.
    his record suggests he'll strike out a ton of guys -- 24 years old -- could be worth a shot

    Juan is an all or nothing prospect - IMHO -- more likely not the long term answer
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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    stubbs add zero except for fanning the crowd with whiffs

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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Quote Originally Posted by Coopdaddy67 View Post
    Why's it stupid? Francisco has a long way to go. If Rolen gets hurt, there's nobody on the Reds' roster that can replace him offensively and defensively. All of the alternatives have flaws.

    Francisco's having a poor spring after coming into camp out of shape. Maybe the Reds were just tired of waiting for it to click with him? In return, the Reds get a pretty decent pitching prospect who hopefully can contribute in the bullpen later this year.
    Exactly, I'll take Frazier and his superior defense, versatility, and overall readiness to hit big league pitching. The last thing the Reds need is a power bat that can't hit breaking pitches and will strike out 150-200 times in a full season.

    I don't understand why anybody would be high on Francisco and have given up on Frazier.
    (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.
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    Re: Reds trade Juan Francisco to Braves for RHP J.J. Hoover

    Quote Originally Posted by nux fan View Post
    stubbs add zero except for fanning the crowd with whiffs
    Much like how you contribute nothing to the conversation here other than amusing me with your foolish remarks?
    (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.
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