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Kc61 · 07-03-2007, 04:46 PM

Shows up on Sarasota roster.

Red Leader · 07-03-2007, 04:47 PM

Good to see. He's really been hitting the cover off the ball lately. Well deserved, IMO, and opens up a space at Dayton for Cozart to play SS everyday.

reds44 · 07-03-2007, 04:48 PM

He deserved it, and Cozart can play SS now.

We need to get Fraizer signed.

dougdirt · 07-03-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Leader

Good to see. He's really been hitting the cover off the ball lately. Well deserved, IMO, and opens up a space at Dayton for Cozart to play SS everyday.

Actually over his last 10 games he is hitting .194.

Not that he doesn't deserve to be in Sarasota, but the Reds picked a poor time to make the decision to promote him.

Red Leader · 07-03-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Actually over his last 10 games he is hitting .194.

Not that he doesn't deserve to be in Sarasota, but the Reds picked a poor time to make the decision to promote him.

You're right. I was thinking of Heisey, who has really heated up the last week or so.

OesterPoster · 07-03-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Leader

You're right. I was thinking of Heisey, who has really heated up the last week or so.

Not to mention, Heisey is tearing up the bases with (I think) around 15 thefts.

Red Leader · 07-03-2007, 04:59 PM

Post All-Star break, in 12 games Heisey is 20-45 for a .444 BA. 8R, 4 2B, 2HR, 10RBI, 5BB, 6K, 2SB, .510 OBP, .667 SLG, 1.176 OPS.

Nice to see him playing well.

dougdirt · 07-03-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Leader

You're right. I was thinking of Heisey, who has really heated up the last week or so.

Heisey is someone who I would keep an eye on as a late round pick who might be something. Not sure why, I just get that feeling from him.

OesterPoster · 07-03-2007, 05:03 PM

Heisey was on fire to start the year, then hit a pretty bad lull. I agree, it's nice to see him rebounding. He has a Freel-esque feel to his game, IMHO.

Red Leader · 07-03-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Heisey is someone who I would keep an eye on as a late round pick who might be something. Not sure why, I just get that feeling from him.

Now that this thread has been totally de-railed, I'll continue...

I love watching Heisey play. He's max effort every game it seems like. He might not be gifted with the best all around tools, but he shows no deficiencies in any of the tools, either. He's one of those bust your butt types. If he continues to succeed and advance I think Reds fans will love him.

So, congratulations on your promotion, Mr. Valaika!

Aronchis · 07-03-2007, 05:05 PM

Valaika hasn't been that impressive since about mid-May. Turner argueably has been a better player and deserved the promotion more. More walks.

Redman15 · 07-03-2007, 05:25 PM

I wonder if they will have Cozart or Heisey hitting in the 2 hole and move Turner to the 3 hole. Dayton has been having a tough time scoring lately.
I noticed they did not move anyone in Sarasota to make room for Valaika. They are going to have to make some moves when guy's like Dorn and Piepkorn come off the DL.

Red Leader · 07-03-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Redman15

I wonder if they will have Cozart or Heisey hitting in the 2 hole and move Turner to the 3 hole. Dayton has been having a tough time scoring lately.
I noticed they did not move anyone in Sarasota to make room for Valaika. They are going to have to make some moves when guy's like Dorn and Piepkorn come off the DL.

Heisey hit in the 2 hole and Turner hit in the 3 hole in one of the games I atteneded this year when Francisco was out of the lineup.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Heisey 2nd and Turner 3rd with Valaika gone.

I like Turner's game as well. Always seems to have good at-bats and he battles up there. He doesn't give anything away at the plate, and really seems to dislike it when he doesn't perform. Not that he gets all down on himself or anything, but you can tell he's competitive and pushes himself to perform.

lollipopcurve · 07-03-2007, 06:26 PM

Turner should be promoted too -- he was drafted as a college senior (like Dorn), so, beyond the fact his performance warrants a move up, age-wise he's behind where he should be. Sarasota 2nd baseman Michael DeJesus is not a prospect -- though he is mighty scrappy and all - so move him out and let Turner continue his development.

BuckeyeRedleg · 07-03-2007, 10:46 PM

Heisey certainly looks to be a better offensive prospect than Stubbs.

Is his D comparable?

07-03-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
Kc61 Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,040	Valaika promoted Shows up on Sarasota roster.

07-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#2
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Valaika promoted Good to see. He's really been hitting the cover off the ball lately. Well deserved, IMO, and opens up a space at Dayton for Cozart to play SS everyday. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

07-03-2007, 04:59 PM	#7
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Valaika promoted Post All-Star break, in 12 games Heisey is 20-45 for a .444 BA. 8R, 4 2B, 2HR, 10RBI, 5BB, 6K, 2SB, .510 OBP, .667 SLG, 1.176 OPS. Nice to see him playing well. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

07-03-2007, 05:03 PM	#9
OesterPoster Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West-central Ohio Posts: 1,919	Re: Valaika promoted Heisey was on fire to start the year, then hit a pretty bad lull. I agree, it's nice to see him rebounding. He has a Freel-esque feel to his game, IMHO.

07-03-2007, 05:05 PM	#11
Aronchis Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,673	Re: Valaika promoted Valaika hasn't been that impressive since about mid-May. Turner argueably has been a better player and deserved the promotion more. More walks.

07-03-2007, 05:25 PM	#12
Redman15 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 504	Re: Valaika promoted I wonder if they will have Cozart or Heisey hitting in the 2 hole and move Turner to the 3 hole. Dayton has been having a tough time scoring lately. I noticed they did not move anyone in Sarasota to make room for Valaika. They are going to have to make some moves when guy's like Dorn and Piepkorn come off the DL.

07-03-2007, 06:26 PM	#14
lollipopcurve Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Shelburne Falls, MA Posts: 9,577	Re: Valaika promoted Turner should be promoted too -- he was drafted as a college senior (like Dorn), so, beyond the fact his performance warrants a move up, age-wise he's behind where he should be. Sarasota 2nd baseman Michael DeJesus is not a prospect -- though he is mighty scrappy and all - so move him out and let Turner continue his development. __________________ "Baseball is a very, very complex business. It's more of a people business than most businesses." - Bob Castellini

07-03-2007, 10:46 PM	#15
BuckeyeRedleg Will post for food Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 5,127	Re: Valaika promoted Heisey certainly looks to be a better offensive prospect than Stubbs. Is his D comparable?

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