Nvm Frazier back to AAA and Fisher up to help in the Pen according to Fay...Makes a lot of since if true, NOT, gotta feel sorry for Frazier a bit...Kid earned a shot

Edited May 24, 201115 yr by nkufan23

ESPN suggests this deal:

 

 

Reds trade C Ryan Hanigan to Rays for P Alex Cobb and C Kelly Shoppach.

 

The Rays are getting no production from their John Jaso/Shoppach platoon. The Reds' 4.71 ERA from their rotation ranks 14th in the NL. Thus, a perfect trade matchup.

 

Hanigan is probably the best backup catcher in the majors. He doesn't have much power, but takes a walk and rarely strikes out (he has more walks than strikeouts in his career). More importantly for the Rays, he's signed to a cost-friendly contract of $4 million total through 2013.

 

Cobb is an underrated pitching prospect who doesn't wow scouts with his stuff, but he gets great results. He throws strikes and led the Southern League with 9.6 Ks per nine innings last season. He had a 1.31 ERA in seven Triple-A starts with a 45/10 SO/BB ratio and made his major league debut on May 1. The Reds can afford to trade Hanigan with two excellent catching prospects in the minors (Devin Mesoraco and Yasmani Grandal) and Ramon Hernandez still on the big league roster. Who gets bumped from the rotation? Take your pick. Bronson Arroyo and Edinson Volquez have both been terrible.

^ Um no.

^ Um no.

 

I agree although I think they could use Hanigan or Hernandez to net something..I think Mes is ready to at least backup one of the two...

I agree although I think they could use Hanigan or Hernandez to net something..I think Mes is ready to at least backup one of the two...

 

I could see them trading Hernandez.

Nvm Frazier back to AAA and Fisher up to help in the Pen according to Fey...Makes a lot of since if true, NOT, gotta feel sorry for Frazier a bit...Kid earned a shot

 

Makes perfect sense. The starters have given the reds like 5 innings over the past 2 days.

Makes perfect sense. The starters have given the reds like 5 innings over the past 2 days.

 

Bad timing...Good move i guess although I can't stand Fish I guess they are running out of options...

I could see them trading Hernandez.

 

I'd hope it would be Hernandez because he bring more in return and Mes is an Offensive Catcher just like Hernandez, Hanigan is a better Defensive backstop with a pretty good stick still...

Leake only threw 2 innings last night. It could be him.

 

Yeah it makes sense in 2 outings @ Louisville 7.1 inn 12 hits 8 er 9.82 era including 3 HRs and a Grand slam. Just what we need up here.

If Lecure is going to start in Atlanta which is what you said they are short a pitcher for the Philly series. If someone in Louisville is making the start I agree with you.

 

I'm pretty sure it will be, but that doesn't explain opening a spot on the 40 man roster.

 

 

It's not going to be Leake or LeCure. It's going to be Chad Reinecke, who wasn't on the 40 man roster, thus the DFA for DRH.

It's not going to be Leake or LeCure. It's going to be Chad Reinecke, who wasn't on the 40 man roster, thus the DFA for DRH.

 

Might want to let Dusty know as he said Leake was "probably" the starter on Friday...

If Lecure is going to start in Atlanta which is what you said they are short a pitcher for the Philly series. If someone in Louisville is making the start I agree with you.

 

Might want to let Dusty know as he said Leake was "probably" the starter on Friday...

 

 

When did he say that? I was just going on what John Fay tweeted yesterday. If it is indeed Leake the Reds still have a spot open on the 40 man roster.

Yeah it makes sense in 2 outings @ Louisville 7.1 inn 12 hits 8 er 9.82 era including 3 HRs and a Grand slam. Just what we need up here.

 

Cueto was bad in the minors too. Leake needs to start every fifth day somewhere at this point.

When did he say that?

 

This afternoon...

Willis was going to be brought up and he will still be up after his time on the DL which is just a 7 day stint...He will take the 40 spot...