Today, Reds VP Bob Miller held a chat on reds.com. In reading the transcript of the chat, there might be a few things to look at regarding the Reds in 2011 and even going forward.
1. Miller believes the Reds starting staff is “one of the deepest I’ve (Miller) seen”. Yes, the starting staff does receive a fair share of conversation these days. I remember when that wasn’t the case.
2. Francisco Cordero IS the closer.
3. When asked about why the Reds have their young middle infielders (more predominantly shortstops) play both second and short and how the Reds system appears to have a ton of talent at short, Miller’s answer was simple: “We always play these guys at second and other positions so they know how to play there, but right now they’re true shortstops”. The question was referring to the likes of Billy Hamilton, Zack Cozart, and Paul Janish. Miller also mentions other Reds prospects such as Didi Gregorius and Miguel Rojas. (Yes, the link to Didi is correct!)
4. The Reds are not resting on their laurels. Miller was asked by which (if any) means the Reds would use to improve the club. Miller stated any means (trades, free agents, etc.), but the right situation must present itself.
5. This one questions stand out to me the most and it’s fitting that it was the last one addressed on the chat. Miller was asked about how Yonder Alonso is seemingly blocked by Joey Votto. Well, you read it all.
Q: Yonder Alonso is said to be Major League-ready, and if not for Votto he would likely be an everyday Major League player. Will the Reds offer him to potential trade partners or is the plan to keep him for insurance in the event the Reds cannot sign Votto beyond 2013?
Bob_Miller: Yonder is going to be a great player, and we hope it’s with the Cincinnati Reds.
I’m not putting anything out here that hasn’t already rattled through at least one other Reds fan’s mind. The fan that presented this question is obviously one of them. Okay, there’s at least two (including myself) that has wondered about this very topic. Discuss…
Tags: baseball, Cincinnati Reds, Francisco Cordero, MLB, starting pitching, Yonder Alonso
Born in Flint, Michigan, my father moved the family to southwestern Ohio in the summer of 1970. That's when my brother introduced me to the game of baseball...and the Cincinnati Reds. I've been a fan of the Reds ever since and still long for the days of 1975-1976 World Champion Big Red Machine when the baseball world witnessed one of the greatest baseball teams ever assembled. My goal here on BRM is to provide everyone insight on the Reds and to spark thought and conversation about my favorite baseball team.
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