Spencer Steer

[GAC]

Seems like you wouldn't trade a hitter who can hit the ball out in any direction while never hitting below .300 in the minors... especially in our ballpark. He has the easiest power I've ever seen in a Reds uniform in a long time. A rare hitter who can hit for power to all fields and maintain a high average.

Not denying any of that Dave, as far as his offensive capabilities. But again, most scouting reports, because of his limited lateral range, see his future home not as a 3Bman, but 1B/DH. The first thing is, he needs to be called up and show he can consistently hit, and produce, at this level. And I don't see the Reds calling him up till possibly the second half. I think Elly is next.

But I'm only advocating possibly trading him if someone makes me an offer I can't refuse, and in an area of dire need.

The Reds were having a hard time developing infielders. Especially SS's. So over these last several years they either drafted, or made trades, stocking up on young infield prospects. The Red's "problem" is they're possibly going to hit on all of them, who look to be promoted this year or next (lol). I know, that's not a bad problem to have; but they are going to come to a cross roads IMO, where some decisions are going to have to be made. Whose going to win the job(s), and what blue chips are possibly going to be packaged to acquire rotation help?

JMO. But I see McLain and Elly as untouchables more then CES.

[Assembly Hall]

Not denying any of that Dave, as far as his offensive capabilities. But again, most scouting reports, because of his limited lateral range, see his future home not as a 3Bman, but 1B/DH. The first thing is, he needs to be called up and show he can consistently hit, and produce, at this level. And I don't see the Reds calling up him till possibly the second half. I think Elly is next.

But I'm only advocating possibly trading him if someone makes me an offer I can't refuse, and in an area of dire need.

The Reds were having a hard time developing infielders. Especially SS's. So over these last several years they either drafted, or made trades, stocking up on young infield prospects. The Red's "problem" is they're possibly going to hit on all of them, who look to be promoted this year or next (lol). I know, that's not a bad problem to have; but they are going to come to a cross roads IMO, where some decisions are going to have to be made. Whose going to win the job(s), and what blue chips are possibly going to be packaged to acquire rotation help?

JMO. But I see McLain and Elly as untouchables more then CES.

If ya trade CES it better be for a Jose Rijo.

[Redsfan6272]

Seems like you wouldn't trade a hitter who can hit the ball out in any direction while never hitting below .300 in the minors... especially in our ballpark. He has the easiest power I've ever seen in a Reds uniform in a long time. A rare hitter who can hit for power to all fields and maintain a high average.

You don't trade players like CES, you WIN with players like CES.. he reminds me of a Right handed Adam Dunn . I would not trade a rookie Adam Dunn, I won't trade CES..

[mth123]

Not denying any of that Dave, as far as his offensive capabilities. But again, most scouting reports, because of his limited lateral range, see his future home not as a 3Bman, but 1B/DH. The first thing is, he needs to be called up and show he can consistently hit, and produce, at this level. And I don't see the Reds calling up him till possibly the second half. I think Elly is next.

But I'm only advocating possibly trading him if someone makes me an offer I can't refuse, and in an area of dire need.

The Reds were having a hard time developing infielders. Especially SS's. So over these last several years they either drafted, or made trades, stocking up on young infield prospects. The Red's "problem" is they're possibly going to hit on all of them, who look to be promoted this year or next (lol). I know, that's not a bad problem to have; but they are going to come to a cross roads IMO, where some decisions are going to have to be made. Whose going to win the job(s), and what blue chips are possibly going to be packaged to acquire rotation help?

JMO. But I see McLain and Elly as untouchables more then CES.

Right now, a consistent power threat is probably the area of most dire need. I'd say CES might be the answer.

[HalKing]

I’m surprised at the lack of outrage on the part of Twins fans over the Mahle deal, even after his injury. I’ve only seen a few posts and they were more bemoaning the fact that Mahle is out for the year and not about what was given up to acquire him. Steer obviously has already proven himself to be at worst a role player at the MLB level. CES, while he still has much to prove above AAA, looks to be a beast, and yet Twins fans brush him off like he wasn’t going to crack their roster anyway. I haven’t had a lot of luck finding Twins fan boards out there, so maybe the outrage is expressed on ones that I haven’t discovered.

[GAC]

Right now, a consistent power threat is probably the area of most dire need. I'd say CES might be the answer.

Yes. But as much as a solid starting pitcher? Again. If you want CES, it's going to cost you. How bad do you want him?

[NebraskaRed]

I’m surprised at the lack of outrage on the part of Twins fans over the Mahle deal, even after his injury. I’ve only seen a few posts and they were more bemoaning the fact that Mahle is out for the year and not about what was given up to acquire him. Steer obviously has already proven himself to be at worst a role player at the MLB level. CES, while he still has much to prove above AAA, looks to be a beast, and yet Twins fans brush him off like he wasn’t going to crack their roster anyway. I haven’t had a lot of luck finding Twins fan boards out there, so maybe the outrage is expressed on ones that I haven’t discovered.

Pure speculation, but the fact that the Twins are in first place can make a lot of grievances disappear. If they collapsed, or if they have a bad year next year, I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot more grumbling.

[LeatherPants]

I’m surprised at the lack of outrage on the part of Twins fans over the Mahle deal, even after his injury. .

They are winning, and winning cures a lot of things. Also, they still have an above average farm system.

[mth123]

Yes. But as much as a solid starting pitcher? Again. If you want CES, it's going to cost you. How bad do you want him?

I'd say they have more possibilities coming to be the starting pitcher than they do middle of the order bats. CES and EDLC look like it for the next couple of years. Abbott and not long after Phillips, Richardson and Petty will be coming. They still have Williamson and Stoudt (though I think those guys are relievers) and the back end guys like Weaver, Lively and a cast of thousands is what everyone has.

I want a solid starting pitcher, but I wouldn't deal my big power bat for it. You don't have to deal Tony Perez to acquire Woodie Fryman.

[mth123]

They are winning, and winning cures a lot of things. Also, they still have an above average farm system.

They took a shot to acquire a missing ingredient and CES and Steer were both secondary prospects in Min. System. I like both of them, but the Twins have a number of prospects/young major leaguers I like as well or better.

[JCM11]

I'd say they have more possibilities coming to be the starting pitcher than they do middle of the order bats. CES and EDLC look like it for the next couple of years. Abbott and not long after Phillips, Richardson and Petty will be coming. They still have Williamson and Stoudt (though I think those guys are relievers) and the back end guys like Weaver, Lively and a cast of thousands is what everyone has.

I want a solid starting pitcher, but I wouldn't deal my big power bat for it. You don't have to deal Tony Perez to acquire Woodie Fryman.

Elly, CES, and Marte are about as good of a middle of the order prospect group as you're going to find on any team. Other than Abbott and Phillips I don't see any SP that could help the Reds before 2025, and that could be pushing it for Phillips. Richardson could help in the pen if they want to go that route.

[Ron Madden]

Spencer Steer powers the Reds to a win over the Red Sox

Recently, Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer asked manager David Bell if he should start practicing in the outfield. Steer sees the wave of top infield prospects moving up through the minor leagues, and he wants to do everything in his control to hold onto his starting spot.

A few days after that conversation, Bell approached Steer and said, “I don't take for granted what we've asked you to do.”

The position that Steer will play in the future is still a question, but there’s no doubt that Steer has a big role in the Reds’ long-term plans.

Steer blasted the go-ahead home run in the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday as the Reds beat the Boston Red Sox, 5-4, at Fenway Park. Steer has a team-high eight home runs this season, and no one
else on the Reds has more than five.

Steer has been one of the best rookies in baseball this season. Even though he was a third-round draft pick and even though the Minnesota Twins dealt him to the Reds, Steer has shown that he’s the type of hitter that a team can build a lineup around.

The Reds view Steer as an anchor in the middle of their lineup down the road.

Steer prioritizes a consistent line drive approach over trying to hit for power. But his home run over the Green Monster, which gave the Reds a 5-3 lead, showed Steer’s upside.

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[Ron Madden]

Spencer Steer shows no signs of slowing down despite the calendar flipping to June,

At 25 years old and just 80 games into his Major League career, Steer is already showing the Reds just how valuable he can be.

After starting the season with 19 games at third base, Steer slid across the diamond as the Reds’ everyday first baseman by the end of April. Despite the comfortable fit at first, Steer has offered to learn to play other positions if needed, a proactive step that hasn’t gone unnoticed.

“It’s just kind of who he is,” manager David Bell said. “None of us take it for granted. It says a lot about Spencer, and he’s just continued to be a steady presence in the middle of our lineup. He’s played solid defensively, and he can hit too. Right from the very first pitch tonight, he was locked in.”

Though Steer’s first at-bat of the night resulted in a flyout to left, he worked a full count against veteran lefty James Paxton, who needed nine pitches to get Steer out.

Then came the seventh, when Steer capitalized with a runner in scoring position and two outs to record his team-leading eighth home run and 10th go-ahead RBI.

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[herbdizzle]

I look at Steer as our Ben Zobrist. He can learn to play solid defense anywhere with some solid reps. I think he's really turned into a good defensive first baseman and could do the same in a corner outfield spot.

[Bourgeois Zee]

I look at Steer as our Ben Zobrist. He can learn to play solid defense anywhere with some solid reps.

Steer as a Swiss Army guy would be, for me, one of the clear indications the Reds might compete for a three- or four-year window.

The difference between he and, say, Newman or Senzel (or Matt Reynolds or Kyle Farmer or Paul Janish or Manos del Oro or Miguel Cairo) is massive. He alone would protect against just about any one injury to anyone but the CF. (And, honestly, perhaps even there.)