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OnBaseMachine · 10-08-2006, 10:47 AM

And I agree with that assessment. The list only goes to 25, but I believe Johnny Cueto is a top 80 prospect, and Travis Wood also deserves some nomination for a top 100 selection.

21. Jay Bruce, OF, Reds (new): Bruce made a big splash in his full season debut at low-A in 2006. The 2005 first round pick batted .291 with 42 doubles, 16 HR, 81 RBI, and 19 stolen bases. Bruce should continue to get better as he is just 19 years old, but the five-tool prospect still has a few more years in the minors ahead of him.

14. Joey Votto, 1B, Reds (+5): Votto had a big season at AA in 2006. He batted .319 with 22 HR and 77 RBI. He also had 46 doubles, 24 stolen bases, and a .408 OBP. The team signed current first baseman Scott Hatteberg to a contract extension so it appears that Votto will begin next season at AAA.

10. Homer Bailey, SP, Cincinnati Reds (+4): Bailey began the season at high-A and finished the year at AA. He was outstanding upon his arrival at AA and went 7-1 in 13 starts with a 1.59 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 68 innings. The team would prefer not to rush him, but Bailey could pitch his way into the Reds’ rotation next spring.

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LoganBuck · 10-08-2006, 12:35 PM

The top 9 prospects are position players? Then Bailey? Sorry in my book Bailey is the top prospect in the minors, period.

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mth123 · 10-08-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LoganBuck

The top 9 prospects are position players? Then Bailey? Sorry in my book Bailey is the top prospect in the minors, period.

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I kind of agree, but this may be due to the volatile nature of pitching. Position players are less risky, easier to project and more likely to contribute even if they fall below expectations. The injury risk is less as well.

On the other hand, pitchers who fall below expectations end up on the Reds

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flyer85 · 10-08-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LoganBuck

The top 9 prospects are position players? Then Bailey? Sorry in my book Bailey is the top prospect in the minors, period.

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by most accounts, Hughes is at least as good a prospect as Bailey

Aronchis · 10-08-2006, 05:42 PM

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by most accounts, Hughes is at least as good a prospect as Bailey

That is not what they said, Hughes is the most polished of the 2004 crop right now, but the consensus is Bailey has a higher upside.

flyer85 · 10-08-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aronchis

That is not what they said, Hughes is the most polished of the 2004 crop right now, but the consensus is Bailey has a higher upside.

I was talking about comments from Goldstein and BA.

Superdude · 10-08-2006, 07:52 PM

Wow. That guy was stoned or something.

Stewart, Guzman, Barton, and Saltalamacchia all had VERY mediocre seasons, yet are ranked above Bailey. Another thing: How is Brandon Wood #1 and Ried Brignac not even on the list?

NC Reds · 10-10-2006, 08:48 PM

I have to question any list that has someone ranked at #8 that hit .230 in AAA.

It's nice to see Bailey, Votto, and Bruce rated so highly. I just hope this organization gives them a chance to make it in Cincy, as opposed to shipping them off for "veteran presence."

TOBTTReds · 10-11-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Superdude

Wow. That guy was stoned or something.

Stewart, Guzman, Barton, and Saltalamacchia all had VERY mediocre seasons, yet are ranked above Bailey. Another thing: How is Brandon Wood #1 and Ried Brignac not even on the list?

Brandon Wood is a ridiculous talent. Kid EXPLODED last year.

dougdirt · 10-11-2006, 01:32 PM

Aves, B Wood has a ton of talent, he is actually my 3rd prospect in the minors behind Delmon Young and Alex Gordon. However to not have Reid Brignac on the list is a joke like superdude said.

TOBTTReds · 10-12-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Aves, B Wood has a ton of talent, he is actually my 3rd prospect in the minors behind Delmon Young and Alex Gordon. However to not have Reid Brignac on the list is a joke like superdude said.

I'm not saying Brignac isn't, I was just defending Wood, that is all.

Dom Heffner · 10-12-2006, 08:37 PM

Whenever I read about prospects, I'm always reminded of that line from Jerry Maguire about popcorn kernels.

redsupport · 10-12-2006, 08:48 PM

How did you get that interesting name, I wonder if it was somehow related to a legendary antediluvian poster from cincinnati.com with a similar sobriquet, except the m and n were exchanged, I think you should forfeit some royalties

Dom Heffner · 10-12-2006, 10:15 PM

mike, is that you?

redsupport · 10-12-2006, 11:46 PM

It is within the realm of the possible that the "mike" who is referred to, is a scion of the plenipotentiary progenitor, Don Heffner

10-08-2006, 12:35 PM	#2
LoganBuck I hate the Cubs Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,580	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite The top 9 prospects are position players? Then Bailey? Sorry in my book Bailey is the top prospect in the minors, period. Pitching Pitching Pitching __________________ Whenever you get mad over a called strike or ball on a close pitch, it's the equivalent of being mad at the QB pump-faking one time before throwing a pass in your average NFL game. ---Caveat Emperor

10-08-2006, 07:52 PM	#7
Superdude Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,429	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite Wow. That guy was stoned or something. Stewart, Guzman, Barton, and Saltalamacchia all had VERY mediocre seasons, yet are ranked above Bailey. Another thing: How is Brandon Wood #1 and Ried Brignac not even on the list?

10-11-2006, 01:32 PM	#10
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,677	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite Aves, B Wood has a ton of talent, he is actually my 3rd prospect in the minors behind Delmon Young and Alex Gordon. However to not have Reid Brignac on the list is a joke like superdude said. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

10-12-2006, 08:37 PM	#12
Dom Heffner Potential Lunch Winner Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,666	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite Whenever I read about prospects, I'm always reminded of that line from Jerry Maguire about popcorn kernels. __________________ If you're watchin' a parade, make sure you stand in one spot, don't follow it, it never changes. And if the parade is boring, run in the opposite direction, you will fast-foward the parade. --Mitch Hedberg

10-12-2006, 08:48 PM	#13
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite How did you get that interesting name, I wonder if it was somehow related to a legendary antediluvian poster from cincinnati.com with a similar sobriquet, except the m and n were exchanged, I think you should forfeit some royalties

10-08-2006, 10:47 AM	#1
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite And I agree with that assessment. The list only goes to 25, but I believe Johnny Cueto is a top 80 prospect, and Travis Wood also deserves some nomination for a top 100 selection. 21. Jay Bruce, OF, Reds (new): Bruce made a big splash in his full season debut at low-A in 2006. The 2005 first round pick batted .291 with 42 doubles, 16 HR, 81 RBI, and 19 stolen bases. Bruce should continue to get better as he is just 19 years old, but the five-tool prospect still has a few more years in the minors ahead of him. 14. Joey Votto, 1B, Reds (+5): Votto had a big season at AA in 2006. He batted .319 with 22 HR and 77 RBI. He also had 46 doubles, 24 stolen bases, and a .408 OBP. The team signed current first baseman Scott Hatteberg to a contract extension so it appears that Votto will begin next season at AAA. 10. Homer Bailey, SP, Cincinnati Reds (+4): Bailey began the season at high-A and finished the year at AA. He was outstanding upon his arrival at AA and went 7-1 in 13 starts with a 1.59 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 68 innings. The team would prefer not to rush him, but Bailey could pitch his way into the Reds’ rotation next spring. http://baseball.about.com/od/toppros.../top250906.htm

10-10-2006, 08:48 PM	#8
NC Reds Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,391	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite I have to question any list that has someone ranked at #8 that hit .230 in AAA. It's nice to see Bailey, Votto, and Bruce rated so highly. I just hope this organization gives them a chance to make it in Cincy, as opposed to shipping them off for "veteran presence." __________________ Stop! Heisey time!

10-12-2006, 10:15 PM	#14
Dom Heffner Potential Lunch Winner Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,666	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite mike, is that you? __________________ If you're watchin' a parade, make sure you stand in one spot, don't follow it, it never changes. And if the parade is boring, run in the opposite direction, you will fast-foward the parade. --Mitch Hedberg

10-12-2006, 11:46 PM	#15
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Re: Reds have three top 25 prospects according to this wesbite It is within the realm of the possible that the "mike" who is referred to, is a scion of the plenipotentiary progenitor, Don Heffner

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