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Caveat Emperor · 06-05-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Edd Roush

The more I think about the Yonder pick, the more I like it. Watch this video and tell me that you still think he has a David Ortiz body type.

What I learned from this video:

1. The girl interviewing him is hot.

2. He should've burned the tape of him dancing ballet immediately after it was made.

Mario-Rijo · 06-05-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RedlegJake

Absolutely in a heartbeat. And I'd deal BP to get Valaika on 2nd when the time comes too.

Wow really, well IDK if I agree. But I can't say you're wrong for feeling that way at least the EE pick. Valaika though IMO will never be BP good.

SMcGavin · 06-05-2008, 10:39 PM

I like the Alonso pick. He's got a bat that is going to move through the system very quickly. Worry about trading from strength when the time comes (e.g. Hamilton for Volquez).

OnBaseMachine · 06-05-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RedlegJake

Absolutely in a heartbeat. And I'd deal BP to get Valaika on 2nd when the time comes too.

I don't know about that. Valaika is a good prospect but he doesn't profile as a great all around player like Phillips.

RedlegJake · 06-05-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

I don't know about that. Valaika is a good prospect but he doesn't profile as a great all around player like Phillips.

No argument whatever that BP is better - but Valaika will be more than decent as a replacement when BP's next contract comes around. Just my opinion but I don't see BP as one of the must keepers of the future. Unfortunately building a team does require some budgetary decisions unless you're the Red Sox or Yankees -and the gap betwen BP's dollars next contract and Valika's output for a lot less just won't justify the money imo. The nice thing is the Reds should get a decent read on Valaika's ability before they have to cross tha particular bridge.

redhawk61 · 06-05-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edd Roush

The more I think about the Yonder pick, the more I like it. Watch this video and tell me that you still think he has a David Ortiz body type

I liked him before the video and I like him more now

crazyredfan40 · 06-05-2008, 11:55 PM

Alonso and Miami play tomorrow night on ESPN...I think it is like 6:00 or 7...

Clayton Shunick throws tomorrow during the day for N.C. St...I think 1:00...

NorrisHopper30 · 06-06-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyredfan40

Alonso and Miami play tomorrow night on ESPN...I think it is like 6:00 or 7...

Clayton Shunick throws tomorrow during the day for N.C. St...I think 1:00...

NC State on TV?

somethingtony · 06-06-2008, 12:04 AM

delete

NC Reds · 06-06-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NorrisHopper30

NC State on TV?

ESPN may be regionalizing the coverage. I will have the State game here. I should see a few innings before I have to go back to work. It's at 1pm.

M2 · 06-06-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedric

I love teams that draft sticks like Alonso and trade for MI talent. Let the other teams do the long, hard work with the tough projections. Deal for them later.

That's not a bad philosophy. Even better yet, get your shortstops in San Pedro de Macoris or Caracas.

Blitz Dorsey · 06-06-2008, 01:01 AM

As for Zach Stewart in the third round, at first I was thrilled about it because he was ranked so high by BA (No. 48, we got him at No. 84). However, he only played one season of Division I college baseball (two years of JUCO) and his numbers were not very good at all. I know he is a power arm, but his stats his lone season at Texas Tech scare me.

I love the pitcher from N.C. State we got in the fifth round. His numbers are off the charts good.

I also like the SS Buchholz from Delaware in the sixth round. Not sure about the high school pitcher in the fourth round Cline. Looks like he can also play some 3B and is a decent hitter. But he will be a pitcher for the Reds and has a 92-94 fastball. Might have been a reach that high though.

Blue · 06-06-2008, 01:07 AM

I'll be interested in seeing what Tyler Cline does once he suits up for GCL.

OnBaseMachine · 06-06-2008, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blitz Dorsey

As for Zach Stewart in the third round, at first I was thrilled about it because he was ranked so high by BA (No. 48, we got him at No. 84). However, he only played one season of Division I college baseball (two years of JUCO) and his numbers were not very good at all. I know he is a power arm, but his stats his lone season at Texas Tech scare me.

His stats were fine until Texas Tech moved him into the rotation late in the season and he got rocked which caused his ERA to skyrocket. Plus ERA's in college baseball can be very deceiving with everyone swinging a metal bat and playing in some bandbox ballparks. The Reds drafted him for his stuff. He's got a 92-96 mph fastball with great sink and a plus slider. This was a very good pick IMO.

OnBaseMachine · 06-06-2008, 02:08 AM

Trent has a couple videos of Chris Buckley talking about the Reds picks:

http://www.thelotd.com/ctrent/blog

06-05-2008, 10:39 PM	#63
SMcGavin Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,483	Re: 2008 MLB Draft Cincinnati Reds Selections I like the Alonso pick. He's got a bat that is going to move through the system very quickly. Worry about trading from strength when the time comes (e.g. Hamilton for Volquez).

06-05-2008, 11:55 PM	#67
crazyredfan40 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 290	Re: 2008 MLB Draft Cincinnati Reds Selections Alonso and Miami play tomorrow night on ESPN...I think it is like 6:00 or 7... Clayton Shunick throws tomorrow during the day for N.C. St...I think 1:00...

06-06-2008, 12:04 AM	#69
somethingtony Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25	Re: 2008 MLB Draft Cincinnati Reds Selections delete Last edited by somethingtony; 06-06-2008 at 12:21 AM.

06-06-2008, 01:01 AM	#72
Blitz Dorsey Party like it's 1990 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,323	Re: 2008 MLB Draft Cincinnati Reds Selections As for Zach Stewart in the third round, at first I was thrilled about it because he was ranked so high by BA (No. 48, we got him at No. 84). However, he only played one season of Division I college baseball (two years of JUCO) and his numbers were not very good at all. I know he is a power arm, but his stats his lone season at Texas Tech scare me. I love the pitcher from N.C. State we got in the fifth round. His numbers are off the charts good. I also like the SS Buchholz from Delaware in the sixth round. Not sure about the high school pitcher in the fourth round Cline. Looks like he can also play some 3B and is a decent hitter. But he will be a pitcher for the Reds and has a 92-94 fastball. Might have been a reach that high though. Last edited by Blitz Dorsey; 06-06-2008 at 01:57 AM.

06-06-2008, 01:07 AM	#73
Blue Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,344	Re: 2008 MLB Draft Cincinnati Reds Selections I'll be interested in seeing what Tyler Cline does once he suits up for GCL. __________________ FIRE DUSTY BAKER ADOPT THIS SIGNATURE IN SOLIDARITY!!!

06-06-2008, 02:08 AM	#75
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,660	Re: 2008 MLB Draft Cincinnati Reds Selections Trent has a couple videos of Chris Buckley talking about the Reds picks: http://www.thelotd.com/ctrent/blog __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

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