Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
... Slyde hits the nail on the head with the Garrett Atkins discussion, saying that going from Edwin Encarnacion to Atkins is a lateral move, at best: The talk yesterday of trading for Garrett Atkins left me with just one question: why? I’m not questioning why because I think Atkins is a bad player. That’s not the case at all. He’s a good - not great - Major League player. And while his...
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 24/10/2008
Okay, time for another community discussion, since yesterday’s look at Brandon Phillips prompted some thoughtful responses from you guys out there in the Nation (and that BP conversation is still ongoing). Anyway, today’s subject is our intrepid third-baseman, Edwin Encarnacion. Overrated? Underrated? What is his future with the Reds? Let’s hear your [...]
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
Always one of the topics of discussion in Redsland is pitcher Bronson Arroyo. I want to know what you think about him. What is the Nation’s collective wisdom regarding Bronson. Is he overrated, underrated, or just rated? What is his future with the Reds, and what should his future be? Let’s hear it, guys and gals. —– Previously: Brandon Phillips Edwin Encarnacion Francisco Cordero
Sports2Debate (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
1. Anaheim Angels - The Angel's first priority, if they want to stay consistent, would be to sign Mark "Big Tex" Teixeira. They will most likely be hard pressed by the Yankees and maybe Red Sox, but Anaheim does get the first chance to do it. A lot of reports have the Angels targeting C.C. Sabathia, but it's not like they don't already have an above average rotation with John Lackey, Ervin Santana,...
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
... year and is eligible for arbitration.Acquiring Atkins probably would result in the Reds trading Edwin Encarnacion or moving him to another position.When asked if the Reds had been involved in talks for outfielder Matt Holliday, whom the Rockies traded to the Oakland Athletics on Monday, Jocketty said, "Yes, definitely."Did those talks go far?"No," Jocketty said. "Once we told them...
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 02/11/2008
... makeover should include going after Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts with a trade package of Edwin Encarnacion, minor-league infielder Chris Valaika (he’s in the Reds plan for 2010; the Orioles don’t have any minor-league infielders on the cusp) and any two young Reds starting pitchers who aren’t named Volquez or Cueto. If the Oriloles want somebody more major-league ready, sub...
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
Okay, time to discuss CoCo. No, not this Koko; this CoCo. How valuable is this guy? And can that value be discussed without looking at the contract he signed last off-season? I’ll be honest, I’m surprised that Edwin Encarnacion’s “How Valuable” post didn’t top Brandon Phillips’ post for number of comments. Feel [...]
