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OnBaseMachine · 10-28-2009, 12:09 PM

Prospect #1 - Yonder Alonso
Prospect #2 - Mike Leake
Prospect #3 - Todd Frazier
Prospect #4 - Juan Francisco
Prospect #5 - Yorman Rodriguez

Scrap Irony · 10-28-2009, 12:51 PM

Wood and Heisey had great years at advanced levels. (Especially Wood-- those numbers at AA are ridiculous.) Duran has a world of talent (apparently), but no record of success at all.

Who else is even in the discussion?

Cozart? I find it hard to believe a mid 700 OPS bat-- even as a plus defensive SS-- is this high on anyone's list.

Soto? He didn't hit at all in High A though, to be fair, it could be at least in part because of the league and park.

Sulburan, Hamilton, Fellhauer, Joseph, and Boxberger have little to no track record, while Dorn, Mesoraco, Valaika, et al didn't exactly cover themselves with laurels this season.

Big drop, IMO, at this point.

RedsManRick · 10-28-2009, 01:16 PM

I went with Wood, again. I really like what Heisey has done, but like Maloney, he's no spring chicken and his upside his limited. At least Wood has youth on his side.

Cozart will probably be next on my list followed by the Maloney, Heisey, Dorn group of guys with high floors but low ceilings.

mace · 10-28-2009, 01:50 PM

As much as I love Heisey--especially his intangibles--I have to stick with Wood.

As for Scrap's question of who else should be in the discussion . . . I started to say that Ondrusek should be. But I see that he's not on the list yet. I'd like to recommend him as the next addition. Donnie Joseph is already on; and while I don't disagree with that, you could easily argue that Ondrusek is the best relief prospect in the system.

I'm also ready for Juan Silva to make the list. His combination of youth and production compares very favorably.

Highlifeman21 · 10-28-2009, 01:59 PM

I'm not sold on Heisey as much as others, so I went with the safe choice, which I felt was Travis Wood.

dougdirt · 10-28-2009, 02:19 PM

Chris Heisey.

bubbachunk · 10-28-2009, 02:49 PM

Cozart

mdccclxix · 10-28-2009, 03:07 PM

I took Maloney again. I like him better than Wood for the fact that he IS older and experienced, still only 25, on the cusp of the majors (I think he's the #5 next April), and has been consistently good (if not a bit slow growing).

I know Wood has bounced back from a rough 2008, but his AAA numbers still suffer a bit next to Maloney.

Once Matt gets to Cincy, if he can gain confidence, I think he fits the Reds well with low bb rates. Like Harang, if he gets beat, it won't be with the bases juiced very often.

He also has over Wood a size advantage and is pretty good with the bat, small things to add.

camisadelgolf · 10-28-2009, 03:11 PM

This is the first time I've seen someone like a prospect more because he's older. I think Maloney is underrated, but I still have to go with Wood.

lollipopcurve · 10-28-2009, 03:12 PM

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He also has over Wood a size advantage and is pretty good with the bat, small things to add.

Wood is a good hitter too. Very athletic little guy, kinda like Leake.

Brutus · 10-28-2009, 04:08 PM

I want to second Juan Silva being added to the list. I went with Wood again here. And I'll probably go with Heisey next. But Silva is right there for being a candidate for my choice after Heisey.

nmculbreth · 10-28-2009, 04:52 PM

For me it was a coin flip between Wood and Heisey. I ended up opting for Wood since he's a bit younger but IMHO the two are pretty much interchangeable here.

Superdude · 10-28-2009, 05:46 PM

I voted Heisey, but does anyone think trading Heisey in the near future would be a smart move? Stubbs likely trumps Heisey in centerfield going forward. Options such as Frazier or Votto could likely provide better production in left. Heisey looks at least like a future average centerfielder, but I'm not seeing where he fits in here.

dougdirt · 10-28-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Superdude

I voted Heisey, but does anyone think trading Heisey in the near future would be a smart move? Stubbs likely trumps Heisey in centerfield going forward. Options such as Frazier or Votto could likely provide better production in left. Heisey looks at least like a future average centerfielder, but I'm not seeing where he fits in here.

I think there is a chance he gets moved. With all of the options that the Reds have, if a package of strong prospects gets moved by the Reds soon it wouldn't surprise me. Heisey may be included, or he may have a spot open up because someone else was.

lollipopcurve · 10-28-2009, 06:22 PM

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I think there is a chance he gets moved. With all of the options that the Reds have, if a package of strong prospects gets moved by the Reds soon it wouldn't surprise me. Heisey may be included, or he may have a spot open up because someone else was.

I agree. The team is developing some surplus in their young position players. I don't think Jocketty sits on it forever.

View Poll Results: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect?
Brad Boxberger	1	0.83%
Zack Cozart	1	0.83%
Danny Dorn	2	1.67%
Juan Duran	0	0%
Matt Fairel	0	0%
Josh Fellhauer	0	0%
Billy Hamilton	1	0.83%
Chris Heisey	39	32.50%
Donnie Joseph	0	0%
Matt Klinker	0	0%
Matt Maloney	3	2.50%
Devin Mesoraco	0	0%
Mark Serrano	0	0%
Neftali Soto	1	0.83%
Juan Carlos Sulbaran	1	0.83%
Chris Valaika	1	0.83%
Travis Wood	69	57.50%
other - name him	1	0.83%
Voters: 120. You may not vote on this poll

10-28-2009, 02:49 PM	#7
bubbachunk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati/Athens Posts: 575	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? Cozart __________________ "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"

10-28-2009, 03:07 PM	#8
mdccclxix Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,661	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? I took Maloney again. I like him better than Wood for the fact that he IS older and experienced, still only 25, on the cusp of the majors (I think he's the #5 next April), and has been consistently good (if not a bit slow growing). I know Wood has bounced back from a rough 2008, but his AAA numbers still suffer a bit next to Maloney. Once Matt gets to Cincy, if he can gain confidence, I think he fits the Reds well with low bb rates. Like Harang, if he gets beat, it won't be with the bases juiced very often. He also has over Wood a size advantage and is pretty good with the bat, small things to add.

10-28-2009, 03:11 PM	#9
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? This is the first time I've seen someone like a prospect more because he's older. I think Maloney is underrated, but I still have to go with Wood.

10-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#11
Brutus Et tu, Brutus? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 8,941	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? I want to second Juan Silva being added to the list. I went with Wood again here. And I'll probably go with Heisey next. But Silva is right there for being a candidate for my choice after Heisey. __________________ "No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." ~Tommy Lasorda

10-28-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,662	Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? Prospect #1 - Yonder Alonso Prospect #2 - Mike Leake Prospect #3 - Todd Frazier Prospect #4 - Juan Francisco Prospect #5 - Yorman Rodriguez

10-28-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
Scrap Irony Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Bedford, KY Posts: 8,992	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? Wood and Heisey had great years at advanced levels. (Especially Wood-- those numbers at AA are ridiculous.) Duran has a world of talent (apparently), but no record of success at all. Who else is even in the discussion? Cozart? I find it hard to believe a mid 700 OPS bat-- even as a plus defensive SS-- is this high on anyone's list. Soto? He didn't hit at all in High A though, to be fair, it could be at least in part because of the league and park. Sulburan, Hamilton, Fellhauer, Joseph, and Boxberger have little to no track record, while Dorn, Mesoraco, Valaika, et al didn't exactly cover themselves with laurels this season. Big drop, IMO, at this point. __________________ "You can learn little from victory. You can learn everything from defeat." -- Christy Matthewson "Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot." -- Leo Durocher

10-28-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,921	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? I went with Wood, again. I really like what Heisey has done, but like Maloney, he's no spring chicken and his upside his limited. At least Wood has youth on his side. Cozart will probably be next on my list followed by the Maloney, Heisey, Dorn group of guys with high floors but low ceilings. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

10-28-2009, 01:50 PM	#4
mace Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,175	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? As much as I love Heisey--especially his intangibles--I have to stick with Wood. As for Scrap's question of who else should be in the discussion . . . I started to say that Ondrusek should be. But I see that he's not on the list yet. I'd like to recommend him as the next addition. Donnie Joseph is already on; and while I don't disagree with that, you could easily argue that Ondrusek is the best relief prospect in the system. I'm also ready for Juan Silva to make the list. His combination of youth and production compares very favorably.

10-28-2009, 01:59 PM	#5
Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? I'm not sold on Heisey as much as others, so I went with the safe choice, which I felt was Travis Wood.

10-28-2009, 02:19 PM	#6
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,780	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? Chris Heisey. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

10-28-2009, 04:52 PM	#12
nmculbreth Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 534	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? For me it was a coin flip between Wood and Heisey. I ended up opting for Wood since he's a bit younger but IMHO the two are pretty much interchangeable here.

10-28-2009, 05:46 PM	#13
Superdude Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,431	Re: Who is Redszone's #6 prospect? I voted Heisey, but does anyone think trading Heisey in the near future would be a smart move? Stubbs likely trumps Heisey in centerfield going forward. Options such as Frazier or Votto could likely provide better production in left. Heisey looks at least like a future average centerfielder, but I'm not seeing where he fits in here.

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