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reds44 · 03-30-2007, 02:03 PM

Got give my boy ramp101 a shoutout for this one.

With the lack of depth in the outfield, do you think the Reds try Votto in the outfield this year? With the closest outfield prospect being Bruce (who is still probably a couple year away), something need to happen.

A. Do you think it will happen
B. Do you think he could handle it.

I'm wasn't sure if I should put this in the minor league form or here.

pedro · 03-30-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by reds44

Got give my boy ramp101 a shoutout for this one.

With the lack of depth in the outfield, do you think the Reds try Votto in the outfield this year? With the closest outfield prospect being Bruce (who is still probably a couple year away), something need to happen.

A. Do you think it will happen
B. Do you think he could handle it.

I'm wasn't sure if I should put this in the minor league form or here.

I don't know. He seems pretty shaky at 1st as it is.

Degenerate39 · 03-30-2007, 02:17 PM

I say keep him at first base unless he's absolutely needed in the outfield.

George Anderson · 03-30-2007, 02:27 PM

Unless he has had outfield experience somewhere in pro ball then no way. To many times fans think that MLB players can move from position to position like adults do in softball. Its not that easy.

dunner13 · 03-30-2007, 02:42 PM

Considering that were not exactly stacked with first base prospects and hatteberg is rather old and has no power there seems to be no reason to move votto to first. Unless you putt dunn at first but Im not if voto would be much better then dunn in left.

tripleaaaron · 03-30-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dunner13

Considering that were not exactly stacked with first base prospects and hatteberg is rather old and has no power there seems to be no reason to move votto to first. Unless you putt dunn at first but Im not if voto would be much better then dunn in left.

I agree with this assesment. I would like to see Dunn at 1B, but would rather him be in LF than Votto, anyday. I think the only way we address this issue is through an acquisition, maybe that is what we are shopping Cormier for, maybe a Jared Burton and Cormier back to the Phils for a Shane Victorino or a Werth or even a lesser deal for Chris Roberson a CF

JaxRed · 03-30-2007, 03:21 PM

It will be interesting to see if Dickerson steps up and becomes the most obvious replacement soon.

dougdirt · 03-30-2007, 03:40 PM

I am with JaxRed, although it seems as if Dickerson is slated for Chattanooga.... so he probably isn't first in that line.

PuffyPig · 03-30-2007, 05:09 PM

If we put Votto in the OF, where does Dunn play (don't say first)?

Surely Votto and Dunn could only play LF.

Keep Votto at 1st ,and he'll play there next year (if not sooner).

Our depth at first (assuming Votto moves to the OF) is non-existent.

TC81190 · 03-30-2007, 05:48 PM

I thought this as I was reading another thread.

I'd keep him a primary 1B, but teach him to play OF if we ever get thin. Versatility always helps, too.

dougdirt · 03-30-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TC81190

I thought this as I was reading another thread.

I'd keep him a primary 1B, but teach him to play OF if we ever get thin. Versatility always helps, too.

All that seems to tell me is that you are telling a young player you dont have faith in him to be good enough to start.

TC81190 · 03-30-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

All that seems to tell me is that you are telling a young player you dont have faith in him to be good enough to start.

No I mean if Jr. or Freel goes down. He's still my starting 1B. But, if we're ever in a jam, he could be the LF. Or if we have a questionable offense (like now) and a good hitting 1B is available, we wouldn't have to sacrifice Joey's bat in the lineup.

TOBTTReds · 03-30-2007, 07:46 PM

No dice for me. Leave him at first. He needs to be working at his footwork around the bag and fielding gb's in general. Like someone else said, he don't exactly have any other 1B's waiting in line.

11larkin11 · 03-30-2007, 08:04 PM

Remember, Stubbs played college ball so he SHOULD be closer than most, not saying he is though.

bucksfan2 · 03-31-2007, 12:52 PM

Keep him at 1st. Hopefully a motivated dunner will be improved in the outfield. Hes not the most gifted runner or fielder but I think he can atleast be an average outfielder. I think Votto is slated for the 1b position as soon as the half way mark this season or by opening day next year. Its kind of odd that 1b is such a power position yet the reds have not had a power 1b since Perez? Votto hopefully fits that mold.

03-30-2007, 02:03 PM	#1
reds44 #TheReturn Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 23,673	Joey Votto Got give my boy ramp101 a shoutout for this one. With the lack of depth in the outfield, do you think the Reds try Votto in the outfield this year? With the closest outfield prospect being Bruce (who is still probably a couple year away), something need to happen. A. Do you think it will happen B. Do you think he could handle it. I'm wasn't sure if I should put this in the minor league form or here.

03-30-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
Degenerate39 Senor Votto Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,847	Re: Joey Votto I say keep him at first base unless he's absolutely needed in the outfield. __________________ Most Vottomatic Player Last edited by Degenerate39; 04-03-2007 at 10:22 PM.

03-30-2007, 02:27 PM	#4
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,134	Re: Joey Votto Unless he has had outfield experience somewhere in pro ball then no way. To many times fans think that MLB players can move from position to position like adults do in softball. Its not that easy. __________________ "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard

03-30-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
dunner13 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 589	Re: Joey Votto Considering that were not exactly stacked with first base prospects and hatteberg is rather old and has no power there seems to be no reason to move votto to first. Unless you putt dunn at first but Im not if voto would be much better then dunn in left.

03-30-2007, 03:21 PM	#7
JaxRed Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 9,228	Re: Joey Votto It will be interesting to see if Dickerson steps up and becomes the most obvious replacement soon.

03-30-2007, 03:40 PM	#8
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,758	Re: Joey Votto I am with JaxRed, although it seems as if Dickerson is slated for Chattanooga.... so he probably isn't first in that line. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

03-30-2007, 05:09 PM	#9
PuffyPig Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,743	Re: Joey Votto If we put Votto in the OF, where does Dunn play (don't say first)? Surely Votto and Dunn could only play LF. Keep Votto at 1st ,and he'll play there next year (if not sooner). Our depth at first (assuming Votto moves to the OF) is non-existent.

03-30-2007, 05:48 PM	#10
TC81190 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,072	Re: Joey Votto I thought this as I was reading another thread. I'd keep him a primary 1B, but teach him to play OF if we ever get thin. Versatility always helps, too. __________________ I hope it's never sunny in Philly again.

03-30-2007, 07:46 PM	#13
TOBTTReds Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,673	Re: Joey Votto No dice for me. Leave him at first. He needs to be working at his footwork around the bag and fielding gb's in general. Like someone else said, he don't exactly have any other 1B's waiting in line.

03-30-2007, 08:04 PM	#14
11larkin11 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellefontaine,OH Posts: 2,287	Re: Joey Votto Remember, Stubbs played college ball so he SHOULD be closer than most, not saying he is though. __________________ Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto ---TRF "I do what I want to do and say what I want to say." --Bronson Arroyo

03-31-2007, 12:52 PM	#15
bucksfan2 Waitin til next year Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 9,620	Re: Joey Votto Keep him at 1st. Hopefully a motivated dunner will be improved in the outfield. Hes not the most gifted runner or fielder but I think he can atleast be an average outfielder. I think Votto is slated for the 1b position as soon as the half way mark this season or by opening day next year. Its kind of odd that 1b is such a power position yet the reds have not had a power 1b since Perez? Votto hopefully fits that mold.

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