when he says Francisco plays plus defense….

but at least its something to read

That BR article overrates Francisco’s defense at 3B. I’ve heard average range, at best. And there is no mention of his erratic arm, just that it is a “canon”.

Other than that, the article is weak.

Sidenote: For Reds’ fans grumbling over Jonny Gomes and his not being offered arbitration—the Alonso/Votto experiment is the reason.

Except that neither player has played anything but 1B or DH for the last year. While Francisco has at least played some LF. I think we are more likely to see Todd Frazier in LF next year than either Alonso or Votto.

he suffers a major case of Jay Bruce syndrome, striking out way too much.

Pop quiz: Who had a higher percentage of strikeouts in 2009, Jay Bruce or Joey Votto?

The greatest possible scenario for Juan Francisco and for Reds’ fans is to see the kid get a full seasons worth of tutelage under Louisville manager, Rick Sweet, and hitting coach, Smokey Garrett—two of the best in the business.

If that happens, Francisco strikeout ratio could easily drop to one per seven or eight at-bats instead of it’s current one per four and without losing any significant power.

Really? He’ll cut his Ks in half and not lose any “significant power.” If that’s the case, then bring those guys up to the big leagues and see if the can eliminate “Jay Bruce Syndrome” today! Hell, I’ll even run the telethon to raise money to make it happen.

The White Sox just traded 2 minor leaguers for Juan Pierre. The Dodgers are also picking up a large portion of Pierre’s salary. Phew. Dodged that bullet.

I’d like to see his attribution on the Votto-Alonso information. Francisco’s plus defense is a mystery, as well. I still think Francisco is more likely to be Wily Mo than George Foster, but I hope the Reds keep him and give him a good look in AAA. If he doesn’t pan out, he doesn’t pan out. I don’t see him having great trade value at the moment.

As for Burce being overrated, I’m sure a good many teams would be willing to take him off the Reds’ hands. Amezaga is a player I liked at one time, but not nearly as much, now. Have been a fan of Fellhauer for a while. I don’t like the way he rests his bat on his shoulder at the plate, but if it helps him load up, then OK, I reckon.

which reminds me, isn’t it great that guys like that get to go to Lynchburg instead of Sarasota? Now we won’t have to say stuff like, “yeah, he sucked in A+, but let’s see what he can do in a more hitter friendly league”

It was almost like A+ was a wasted level as far as talent evaluation, now we should get a much better idea of how guys like Fellhauer are developing.

The Jays reportedly are sending Miachel Taylor, who is being acquired in the Halladay deal, to Oakland for 3B Brett Wallace.

Counsell, plus a 3-year deal for Wolf?

Ugh.

the less it bothers me. He’s a fun player who I enjoyed having on the team – and would still like to see come back still- but I’d just as soon see Chris Heisey starting against lefties. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think that Heisey could OPS 850 against lefties next year, while playing great defense. Frazier has been just as good in the minors against LHP. Wlad and Juan Francisco hit righties better and offer power, while Dickerson has been very productive in the majors against RHP. You could argue that Gomes’ money essentially went to Hernandez, but considering the relative resources at both positions – and the market for catchers – it’s a defensible move.

i deleted your comment about Taveras. you know yer my boy and all and we tolerate most anything around here, but that’s too far.

Is Jay Bruce the New Adam Dunn?
Nope..he’s gonna be significantly better than Dunner both as a hitter, a RBI guy and defensively.
Or was this question in reference to Fan-Bashing of the two?
If so Yep.