Promotion Watch

[PepperJack]

I think this fits best here,

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/...&vkey=news_cin

If you ask Minor League director Jeff Graupe which of the Reds' recent Draft picks have progressed most rapidly, he doesn't hesitate with his answer: Michael Lorenzen and Jesse Winker.

Lorenzen

But since becoming a starter, he has excelled and could find himself on the mound at Great American Ball Park by the 2016 campaign.

Winker

"We saw this from Day 1, that he's an advanced professional hitter with a great approach," Graupe said. "He drives the ball to all fields while still hitting for a high average. He's improved a ton defensively, runs the bases well and gets the most out of his athleticism. He's been fun to watch."

Winker, who could be in the Majors as soon as next season if he continues to perform well,

Ervin

Graupe noted how adversity at a young age and in the Minor Leagues is very important for prospects to face. And there are a couple other recent Reds Draft selections who have had their share of challenges and are responding well.

One of those prospects is outfielder Phil Ervin, another first-round selection by Cincinnati in 2013 (27th overall). He is projected to join the Reds as soon as next season

Stephenson

Another prospect who has faced some adversity is right-hander Robert Stephenson, Cincinnati's first-round selection (27th overall) in 2011. He is currently 3-5 with a 3.49 ERA for Double-A Pensacola and could be with the Reds as soon as next season.

Contreras

Carlos Contreras, is projected to reach the Majors as soon as later this season, if all goes well.

[Ohayou]

Ervin? Next season? Eh...

[PepperJack]

Ervin? Next season? Eh...

As of right now, that does sound like a stretch. Like, maybe in September, if all things go perfect.

But, keep in mind, those dates came from one of the Reds executives he interviewed.

Ervin is the type of talent, that when it clicks for him, he could rocket through the system.

[Benihana]

The same article called Carlos Contreras a 2nd round pick- even saying what number overall he was "drafted ". It's great to get the rosy reports but I wouldn't put a lot of stake into the nitty gritty details (and timelines) set forth in the article.

[RedlegJake]

The same article called Carlos Contreras a 2nd round pick- even saying what number overall he was "drafted ". It's great to get the rosy reports but I wouldn't put a lot of stake into the nitty gritty details (and timelines) set forth in the article.

Yeah...how do you confuse Contreras with Tanner Rahier?

[PepperJack]

While the article shouldn't be taken as gospel, there was really just that one(glaring) mistake.

The player's stats, and what was said about them all added up to the corresponding player being written about.


Contreras in the bullpen, is absolutely able to make an arrival later this season, just about anytime now really.

The timetables given for Winker and Stephenson being ready by next season ring true as well, provided they continue to perform. That's what makes them projected arrival times, and not guaranteed dates.

[Kc61]

While the article shouldn't be taken as gospel, there was really just that one(glaring) mistake.

The player's stats, and what was said about them all added up to the corresponding player being written about.


Contreras in the bullpen, is absolutely able to make an arrival later this season, just about anytime now really.

The timetables given for Winker and Stephenson being ready by next season ring true as well, provided they continue to perform. That's what makes them projected arrival times, and not guaranteed dates.

I think it's going to take most of these youngsters a bit more time.

[PepperJack]

I think it's going to take most of these youngsters a bit more time.

That's a fair guess really. It's always safe to figure prospects to be further out than we would hope or think is possible.

For most of the players talked about, 2015 is only listed as an earliest estimate, with 2016 listed for Lorenzen.

Contreras is the only one mentioned as maybe seeing the MLB this year, and for all we know, that could have meant as a September callup, as he is on the 40 man.

With regards to Winker and Stephenson, the second half upcoming will help the fans, and Reds see where they are in their development.