He played about 2 1/3 years there...You dont give up do you, got too much.time on your hands...

Combating ignorance can be time-consuming ...

 

Many guys hit better at home...Id be worried if he then only hit. 250 on the road but he didnt he hit much better...

Check the guys that play on the west coast and tell me the value of being comfortable in home surroundings ...

 

He has had average to above average years every year in the show...He has had great years in Fla as well as LA and for the White Sox...

When was he ever great with the Dodgers and White Sox?

Check the guys that play on the west coast and tell me the value of being comfortable in home surroundings ...

 

When was he ever great with the Dodgers and White Sox?

 

2007, 2009, 2010 were very good years for him...

2007, 2009, 2010 were very good years for him...

In 2007, his OBP was below the league average and his defense had negative ratings, according to the various metrics.

 

In 2009, he basically had one exceptional month in Manny Ramirez's absence. Even so, he was about a league average hitter.

 

In 2010, he slugged .316. His OBP was decent and he played decent defense in left field. Still, when you're that weak a hitter at a position where offense is expected ...

Pierre is blew average and sucks we all get it but it doesn't change the fact he would be an upgrade in the lead off spot for the Reds. That just tells you how bad it has been.

General managers don’t expect many frontline hitters to be available in trades this summer, ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports. Here are more of Olney’s notes:

 

Carlos Quentin of the Padres could be the most sought-after hitter on the trade market, but teams may have concern over the outfielder’s injury history. Olney speculates that teams such as the Reds, Rays, Indians, Dodgers, Braves, Blue Jays, Pirates and Marlins could have interest in Quentin depending on how the next two months unfold.

 

He hit 2 bombs last night in Petco along with a Double...

 

Quentin Number's since coming off the DL

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[thead][tr][th]Year[/th][th]Age[/th][th]Tm[/th][th]Lg[/th][th]G[/th][th]PA[/th][th]AB[/th][th]R[/th][th]H[/th][th]2B[/th][th]HR[/th][th]RBI[/th][th]BB[/th][th]SO[/th][th]BA[/th][th]OBP[/th][th]SLG[/th][th]OPS[/th][/tr][/thead]

[tr][td]2012[/td][td]29[/td][td]SDP[/td][td]NL[/td][td]6[/td][td]26[/td][td]23[/td][td]7[/td][td]12[/td][td]4[/td][td]5[/td][td]9[/td][td]2[/td][td]2[/td][td].522[/td][td].577[/td][td]1.348[/td][td]1.925[/td][/tr]

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I think Quentin would fit nicely in the cleanup spot, but I don't see it happening.

The possible return for Carlos Quentin

MLB Prospect Watch: The Possible Return for Carlos Quentin

 

Quentin, acquired by the Padres this off-season for the market-friendly price of just pitching prospect Simon Castro, has gone off since getting healthy, hitting a ridiculous .481/.533/1.185 in his seven games, with five home runs, already good for second on the power-starved team. With the Padres out of contention, Quentin's hot start has made him the most popular player among speculators for teams looking to add a power bat.

 

The Reds situation depends on the health of Scott Rolen. If he comes back and can actually play, then the obvious choice for their left field issues is to slide Todd Frazier out there. He has given them a nice boost of power and can play anywhere. If Rolen doesn't come back, then Quentin could be in play, and the Padres can continue their raid of the Reds farm system.

 

The Reds might be hesitant to send more of their farm system to San Diego after trading them three prospects last off-season, for fear that the Padres this time might ask for their scouting director, all of their fungoes, and the team charter bus. For the Padres, any talks with the Reds this time have to begin with Billy Hamilton, whose speed could turn those triples-in-the-gap into routine inside-the-park home runs. But one can only assume, considering the other top prospects that were traded, that the Padres asked about Hamilton last winter and were rejected. Plus, he'd be way too much to give up for two months of Quentin.

 

What the Reds do have, however, is a stable of interesting arms that the Padres could covet. Daniel Corcino is having success in Double-A as a 21-year-old and as a flyball pitcher, could have success in San Diego. Shooting up the Reds prospect ranks this season is Tony Cingrani, who the Reds might be reluctant to give up given his emergence this season, but would be the first person I'd ask about after Hamilton, if I was the Padres.

 

Cingrani, a power reliever in college, has been starting since being drafted by the Reds in 2011, and dominated the California League this season before a recent promotion to Double-A. A 6'5" lefty, he throws in the mid-90's with ease and complements it with a nice changeup. There's no reason to think that he can't start, but at worst, he profiles as a power-lefty reliever, in the Sean Marshall/Sean Burnett-mold. He pitched four years in college, so he could move quickly, especially if he relieves, and he's almost enough return for two months of Quentin by himself. If the Reds find themselves in need of Quentin's services, look for Cingrani to get a lot of discussion.

 

The Reds, however, still don't know what they are going to need to do to fill their holes, so they won't be making a move for a little while. The Pirates, on the other hand, could make a move soon in order to keep their hot streak going.

According to Rosenthal the Reds are seeking a left handed bat...

^If so, I wonder if they'd be interested in Marlon Byrd. He was just released by the Red Sox. Was hitting .270 with a HR and 7 RBI in 100 ABs.

^If so, I wonder if they'd be interested in Marlon Byrd. He was just released by the Red Sox. Was hitting .270 with a HR and 7 RBI in 100 ABs.

 

Byrd hits right and has a .286 OBP this year...He is working towards his 3rd team in one season for a reason...

 

Id rather try to get a Denard Span type or Dexter Fowler although im not sure anyone of them is available...The Reds need either a cleanup hitter or a leadoff hitter...

Jeff Francoeur is one name that I keep hearing...The Royals Top Prospect Wil Myers and the Top Power Prospect in baseball Wil Myers is knocking on the door to a promotion...

 

MLB Trade Rumors: Jeff Francoeur Available? - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The possible sellers so far and the names that may be moved by them...

Royals-Jeff Francoeur, Jonathan Sanchez

Twins -Carl Pavano, Justin Morneau, Matt Capps and Josh Willingham

Athletics -Grant Balfour, Coco Crisp and Brandon McCarthy

Mariners -Brandon League, Ichiro (Highly Unlikely, but anythings possible he may want to play for a contender he isn't getting any younger)

 

Cubs-Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza, Shawn Camp, Bryan LaHair, Jeff Baker, Alfonso Soriano and David DeJesus

Astros-Wandy Rodriguez, Brett Myers and Carlos Lee

Rockies-Jason Giambi, Jeremy Guthrie, Marco Scutaro and Rafael Betancourt

Brewers -Zack Greinke, Shaun Marcum and Francisco Rodriguez

Phillies- Shane Victorino

Padres-Carlos Quentin and Chase Headley

 

In the end I really don't see the Brewers or Phillies making any moves though...Anybody of interest for the Reds...

Victorino, Quentin and Dempster would interest me the most.

The possible sellers so far and the names that may be moved by them...

Royals-Jeff Francoeur

Athletics- Coco Crisp

Cubs-Ryan Dempster, Bryan LaHair, David DeJesus

Phillies- Shane Victorino

Padres-Carlos Quentin

 

Anybody of interest for the Reds...

 

I could see the Reds being interested in the guys I've left from your list.

Byrd hits right and has a .286 OBP this year...He is working towards his 3rd team in one season for a reason...

 

Id rather try to get a Denard Span type or Dexter Fowler although im not sure anyone of them is available...The Reds need either a cleanup hitter or a leadoff hitter...

 

:lol: Not sure why, but I was thinking he's a lefty....Nevermind then. :lol: