3/22 Game thread vs. The Empire

[rotnoid]

Originally Posted by indy_dave00

Considering Paul Janish turns 25 in October and will most likely spend the season in AA , I really don't see him as the future Reds everyday shortstop. His future in the majors (if he has one) will most likely be as a utility man.

Good point, especially if Valeika continues to develop as he has.

[Reds Fanatic]

Originally Posted by guttle11

FSN Ohio today, right?

Yes it is on FSN Ohio.

[jesusfan]

My FSN Ohio is scrambled or something... I Have no idea why and I'm very mad!

[Doc. Scott]

Originally Posted by indy_dave00

Considering Paul Janish turns 25 in October and will most likely spend the season in AA , I really don't see him as the future Reds everyday shortstop. His future in the majors (if he has one) will most likely be as a utility man.

Agreed. He could also pitch in blowouts.

I suppose it's possible that he could have an offensive 'splosion this season and play his way into the starting picture, but that's a longshot. If he were that highly regarded by the organization, they would have signed more of a stopgap SS and not multiple years of Alex Gonzalez.

[Doc. Scott]

Originally Posted by rotnoid

Good point, especially if Valeika continues to develop as he has.

From Baseball Prospectus:

-Don't Believe The Hype: Shortstop Chris Valaika had a stunning debut last summer, earning Pioneer League MVP honors with a .324/.387/.520 line and putting together a league record 32-game hitting streak. He'll be bumped up to High A this year, and needs to show a more patient approach, and more importantly reverse some of the scouting reports that project an eventual move to second base.
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I personally have no problem with a future second baseman who can hit a little, but I think BP was just reacting to Valaika's surprise capturing of the league MVP, etc. The other neat thing about Chris is that he's a bit younger than your average '06 college draftee (such as Parker, Stubbs, Dorn, or Turner), not turning 22 until August of this year. Those other four guys will all be 23 by the end of the '07 calendar year.

[flyer85]

Originally Posted by BRM

I thought Janish was reassigned to minor league camp?

he was. Doesn't mean they can't play him in games.

[jesusfan]

Reds season preview on before the game at 12:30 today too... I missed it the other night...

[rotnoid]

Thanks for the info on Valaika, Doc.

[robmadden1]

I am suprised to see Valentin at 1B when he is a catcher.

[BRM]

Originally Posted by robmadden1

I am suprised to see Valentin at 1B when he is a catcher.

He's logged a little bit of time at 1B over the last few years but not much.

[robmadden1]

Yes I realize that but why is Conine not at first.

[BRM]

Originally Posted by robmadden1

Yes I realize that but why is Conine not at first.

I don't know. Maybe his young body needs a rest.

[rotnoid]

Originally Posted by BRM

I don't know. Maybe his young body needs a rest.

Don't want to wear him out before, in the words of Sam Adams, "the bullets start flyin'."

[Doc. Scott]

Originally Posted by robmadden1

I am suprised to see Valentin at 1B when he is a catcher.

He plays 1B in the winter leagues on his brother Jose's team all the time. He's also filled in from time to time for the Reds, especially when Dave Miley was managing.

[robmadden1]

You can watch the game free online for those that dont get FSN Ohio or are at work. http://myp2p.eu/MLB.htm I just tested it and it works. Need to istall this player before you can watch http://myp2p.eu/Programs/TVAnts.htm. For the mlb.tv lins thies you see its the first one thatsd the game the rest are the baseball channel.