Archive for March 31st, 2008

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Author: Doug Gray

Dayton has their roster out and it will look like this:

Catcher 

  • Jake Long
  • Jason Bour
  • Tony Esquer

Infielders

  • Angel Cabrera
  • Brandon Waring
  • Brett Bartles
  • Kevyn Feiner
  • Mike McKennon
  • Todd Frazier

Outfielders 

  • Brandon Menchaca
  • Denis Phipps
  • Justin Reed
  • Keltavious Jones

Starting Pitchers

  • Jamie Arneson
  • Scott Carroll
  • Matt Klinker
  • Andrew Bowman
  • Curtis Partch

Bullpen

  • Enerio Del Rosario
  • Jeff Jeffords
  • Jeremy Horst
  • Joseph Krebs
  • Luis Montano
  • Philippe Valiquette
  • Terrell Young

Roster make up

The Reds had 3 first round draft picks last year and two of them are missing from this team and will begin in extended spring training. Devin Mesoraco and Kyle Lotzkar will both be in Sarasota until the short season begins. The other first round pick will be the biggest prospect on the team, Todd Frazier, who will man shortstop. There is a lot of power in the infield while the outfield is full of tools between Justin Reed and Denis Phipps. The rotation will be led by 3rd round pick Scott Carroll.

Players to watch 

Pitcher - Scott Carroll

The highest draft pick of the staff and potentially the best pitcher of the bunch. He is a little older than most 2007 picks but he could be one who could move up quickly with success.

Hitter - Brandon Waring

Obviously Waring has the power (noted by his 20 HR in Billings that set a new record), but the rest of his game is what is what needs watching. He has a strikeout problem that he needs to work on that will be key for him. Combined with Frazier, they could light up the Dayton scoreboard.