Comments on: Dayton Dragons Roster Review

By: Doug Gray

Doug Gray — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:09:58 +0000

It sucks a little bit as I liked him, but I hope he gets a chance to actually pitch in Milwaukee one day.

By: Chi Redsfan

Chi Redsfan — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:27:40 +0000

Thx.

Did u have any reaction to Gardner being cut loose. I know he had been well-regarded, then hurt, then had some success last year.

By: Doug Gray

Doug Gray — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:12:08 +0000

Chi Redsfan,
There were rumblings that Cozart could start the season on the DL. I think that is what is going to happen at this point. Valaika moved off of SS and played 2B last year in the Hawaiian Winter League. Terry Reynolds said it was where he would likely end up. That said, my bet is Valaika is back at SS with Turner at 2B in Sarasota this year. Turner is a legit prospect, although he does play a bad position in the system with Phillips just signing up for a nice extension.

Joe,
The pitching staff appears to be one that is really going to need that offense to light up the board, but maybe we will all be surprised at the results.

Kyle,
I am pretty much with you on everything you said in your post.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:51:11 +0000

For some reason I am intrigued by Andrew Bowman. Seems to have a good mix of stuff and size despite the underwhelming pro debut. Plus hes a lefty.
I am more than a little dissapointed not to see Soto, Lotzkar, or Mesoraco in Dayton. Does this mean they wont make it to Dayton until 2009? I understand Lotzkar being held back more than I do Mesoraco. His innings need to stay down and his breaking pitches could probably use some fine tuning.
I am assuming the opening day line up would be Bour at catcher, McKennon-Bartles-Frazier-Waring around the infield, and Reed-Menchaca-Jones in the outfield. Im not quite sure who would start at 2nd and catcher. The Reds seem to be acting incredibly conservative with their draft picks. Ill bet they have the most talented extended spring training squad in Florida.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:12:59 +0000

I love the offense on this team. Frazier, Waring, Reed, Menchaca, Phipps, K Jones, and Bartles. This team has some pop to it. I know Frazier is going to hit. I’m very interested in seeing how those others do against A ball pitching.

Not as jazzed about the pitching. For me, Carroll is the only interesting starter. Not much hype on those others.

In the pen I’m still waiting on Young and Valiquette to do something. I live in SC and know that Jeffords was pretty good for USC last year which was a very good college team. Can honestly say that I barely recognize the other names in the pen from last year.

By: Chi Redsfan

Chi Redsfan — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:37:49 +0000

You mentioned last week that Cozart would end up at Sarasota playing shortstop which appears to be the case. You added that Valaika had been moved off SS but you did not mention to where. Is it 2B (presumeably not 3B since Franscisco is there)? If it is where does Justin Turner play. I had the impression that he would a legit prospect but perhaps I am wrong. thx.