The new Jake Fraley thread

[Bourgeois Zee]

Contreas and Diaz.

I’d look into seeing if the Reds can swing a trade for Murphy from the A’s. KC was shopping Barlow and Stamount too. I’d look into that.

Diaz isn't leaving New York.

And why would Contreras come to Cincinnati to play second fiddle to Tyler Stephenson?

[herbdizzle]

What catcher is worth all those free agent dollars?

What bullpen guy?

I'd sign Contreras to be the everyday catcher. He'd rake in GABP and fill 2 positional holes by allowing Stephenson to move to 1B.

For the pen I'd go after Kenley Jansen, Tyler Rogers and Mychal Givens. 2 righties and a lefty. All 3 with backend experience. Pair those 3 with Diaz and we've got a pen. Also takes the need for relying on injury comebacks like Sims, Antone and Santillan.

I'd add Cueto as well on a 2 year deal. All these guys will cost decent money but all can be shorter contracts beside Contreras who'd probably take 4 years to get done.

[Old school 1983]

Diaz isn't leaving New York.

And why would Contreras come to Cincinnati to play second fiddle to Tyler Stephenson?

You asked who would be worth it at those positions. That was the short list. That’s why I gave more reasonable trade targets.

[Tom Servo]

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-...os,game=662396

I hadn't really seen much evidence of Fraley being uniquely bad in the outfield before but this is certainly a point in mth123's favor, the Ben Gamel single is a pretty pitiful looking read.

[Kc61]

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-...os,game=662396

I hadn't really seen much evidence of Fraley being uniquely bad in the outfield before but this is certainly a point in mth123's favor, the Ben Gamel single is a pretty pitiful looking read.

Just based on Fangraphs defensive stats, which is only one source, Fraley is best in LF.

[Bourgeois Zee]

Just based on Fangraphs defensive stats, which is only one source, Fraley is best in LF.

In an ideal world, Fraley could provide league average CF defense with a slightly better than league average bat. Were that to happen, he'd be a first-division starter.

The eye test says, however, he's more of a Tyler Naquin type-- serviceable in CF but better at a corner.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of guys look good at the end of a season when there’s nothing on the line. Sometimes dangerous to put a lot of front end stock in it. Just my opinion.


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[HokieRed]

I think Fraley has enough plate coverage against right handers and enough strength to be an effective platoon guy, but expecting any more from him is a mistake, IMO. He's got very large split differentials in his MLB Pa's and pretty severe ones in his minor league history. They need to get another half of the platoon and get a relatively cheap, fairly productive corner covered.
And I'm not thinking of Aquino.

[Mitri]

Fraley really crushed that homer tonight.

Having another good night at the plate.

[Tom Servo]

I think Fraley has enough plate coverage against right handers and enough strength to be an effective platoon guy, but expecting any more from him is a mistake, IMO. He's got very large split differentials in his MLB Pa's and pretty severe ones in his minor league history. They need to get another half of the platoon and get a relatively cheap, fairly productive corner covered.
And I'm not thinking of Aquino.

If he’s the poorer man’s Winker that’s not a half bad outcome since they should have just kept Winker in the first place.

[HokieRed]

If he’s the poorer man’s Winker that’s not a half bad outcome since they should have just kept Winker in the first place.

I wouldn't mind seeing Winker still around, but take comfort in this: Connor Phillips k'd 9 and walked 1 in 5 innings tonight as a 21 year old in AA.

[malcontent]

I wouldn't mind seeing Winker still around, but take comfort in this: Connor Phillips k'd 9 and walked 1 in 5 innings tonight as a 21 year old in AA.

If Phillips and Williamson end up decent rotation pieces, that trade is a major win.

[herbdizzle]

I think Fraley has enough plate coverage against right handers and enough strength to be an effective platoon guy, but expecting any more from him is a mistake, IMO. He's got very large split differentials in his MLB Pa's and pretty severe ones in his minor league history. They need to get another half of the platoon and get a relatively cheap, fairly productive corner covered.
And I'm not thinking of Aquino.

I think he's shown enough to take.over Tyler Naquin spot. A good 4th outfielder and that's got value. Fraley and Dunn becoming productive players makes that trade look even better. Kinda like how Farmer was the only real return in the Bailey trade.

[Ron Madden]

'Rake Fraley' homers into Allegheny River to help Justin Dunn earn first win with Reds

For a Reds team navigating the final six weeks of a rebuilding season, Fraley has been a bright spot. He’s homered three times in his last five games and shown enough plate discipline to warrant a move to the leadoff spot.

"Rake Fraley," said starting pitcher Justin Dunn, who has been teammates with Fraley since they were in Double-A together. "I gave him a big hug after the game and told him he was my favorite player. I’m extremely excited for him. This is just the start. This kid hits and this is what he does. He’s a great baseball player. You guys are in store for a show and it’s going to be a lot of fun."

Dunn may be the least surprised by Fraley's power. They've played against each other since they were 9 years old, both kids from the Northeast.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/jake-fral...025023045.html

[Ren Deagle]

He sounds an awful lot like Brandon Drury talking about getting back to his original approach.