August 3, 201016 yr How does Phillips factor in? I think it's safe to say Votto is a little more humble and has more humility than BP; therefore he might be more willing.. But who knows. I'm just saying if it was that easy it would be done way more often. If you are Joey Votto and you are having an MVP type season would you really wanna switch positions in the off season because some kid in the minors MIGHT be pretty good?
August 3, 201016 yr I'm just saying if it was that easy it would be done way more often. If you are Joey Votto and you are having an MVP type season would you really wanna switch positions in the off season because some kid in the minors MIGHT be pretty good?Especially because he isn't that good right now ...
August 3, 201016 yr Author I'm just saying if it was that easy it would be done way more often. If you are Joey Votto and you are having an MVP type season would you really wanna switch positions in the off season because some kid in the minors MIGHT be pretty good? If you were a true team player yes. Ask Pete Rose that question and see how quick it takes for him to say yes.
August 3, 201016 yr If you were a true team player yes. Ask Pete Rose that question and see how quick it takes for him to say yes. If you knew it made your team better than I would agree, what if he doesn't think he can play the OF? However we have no idea how this one would turn out.
August 3, 201016 yr Author Especially because he isn't that good right now ... What does he have to do to prove to you that he is becoming a pretty good player? Everybody has him the top rated player in the Red's farm system now that Wood has been promoted.
August 3, 201016 yr What does he have to do to prove to you that he is becoming a pretty good player? Everybody has him the top rated player in the Red's farm system now that Wood has been promoted. Brandon Larson was a pretty good prospect too.
August 3, 201016 yr Author Brandon Larson was a pretty good prospect too. Never the top rated prospect in the organization though. I wish you hadn't brought him up as I am still trying to forget some of the mistakes that old leatherpants made with 5 tool players.
August 3, 201016 yr Never the top rated prospect in the organization though. I wish you hadn't brought him up as I am still trying to forget some of the mistakes that old leatherpants made with 5 tool players. Wily Mo. Although Wily Mo got us Bronson.
August 3, 201016 yr Author Wily Mo. Although Wily Mo got us Bronson. You're killing me. At least somebody was smart enough to see the light to make that trade. And remember old leatherpants brought Wily Mo into DC a couple of years ago before they canned him.
August 3, 201016 yr What does he have to do to prove to you that he is becoming a pretty good player?Hit more than he has so far ... Everybody has him the top rated player in the Red's farm system now that Wood has been promoted.Like who?
August 3, 201016 yr Everyone doesn't have him rated as the top prospect but most have him in the top 5.
August 3, 201016 yr Author Hit more than he has so far ... Like who? Hit more what, HRs, better average? Don't follow minor leagues much I guess? Baseball America for one. He was also picked to play in the futures game again this year.
August 3, 201016 yr Author Here was Baseball America's projected Red's lineup for 2012 published in January of 2009. I know this is just that a projection but it's something to think about. I think several things have probably changed on the lineup as Frazier is having an awful year and Cozart seems to have shot ahead of Valaika at ss. Harang's position is gone I'm sure and Bailey's may be in jeopardy as well the way Wood and Leake have performed. PROJECTED 2012 LINEUP Catcher Devin Mesoraco First Base Yonder Alonso Second Base Brandon Phillips Third Base Todd Frazier Shortstop Chris Valaika Left Field Joey Votto Center Field Drew Stubbs Right Field Jay Bruce No. 1 Starter Edinson Volquez No. 2 Starter Johnny Cueto No. 3 Starter Aaron Harang No. 4 Starter Bronson Arroyo No. 5 Starter Homer Bailey Closer Francisco Cordero
August 3, 201016 yr Yonder Alonso is projected in that lineup because he signed a major league deal, not because of his production....
August 3, 201016 yr From what I've heard, Votto is strongly resisting the move to the OF. If he doesn't buy into it, there is a huge downside that could greatly affect him. If the Reds could sign him to a longterm deal as a caveat and provide some security to Votto, then it could work. Yeah, if he doesn't buy into the idea I definately wouldn't think about it. Joey's about half nuts, at times. Great player, just a head case sometimes.
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