Mark Sheldon has an article up about Redleg Nation’s spotlight player Matt Klinker. Here is a quote from the article:
“I didn’t have as good stats at Triple-A as Double-A, but I finished the year with a lot of innings and a decent ERA,” said Klinker. “That’s what I feel like I can bring to the table — eat some innings up and keep the team in the game and be competitive.”
Something wasn’t quite the same with Matt Klinker in 2010 compared to 2009, but when he has his curveball working he has good enough stuff to pitch in the Major Leagues.
Red Reporter thinks week 1 of spring training should be named The Sappelt Show. I don’t disagree with them. He has absolutely opened up some eyes early on.
MLB Bonus Baby had its Mock Draft version 2.0 last week. Go check it out if you want to get your draft fix. They have the Reds taking LHP Tyler Anderson from Oregon. He posted some strong numbers last season for Oregon. In three starts this season he has a 1.27 ERA and 29/10 K/BB in 21.3 innings pitched. If you want some more information on him, John Kilma over at Baseball Beginnings has a scouting report and video up from the 2010 season.
Here is how the Reds prospects performed during the weekend games:
Saturday
- Juan Francisco went 0-1.
- Yonder Alonso went 1-1.
- Chris Valaika went 0-1.
- Yasmani Grandal went 0-1.
- Chris Denove went 0-2.
- Scott Carroll threw 2 shutout innings.
Sunday
- Chris Valaika went 0-2 with an RBI.
- Zack Cozart went 1-1 with a walk, HR and 2 runs.
- Miguel Rojas went 0-1.
- Ryan LaMarre went 0-1.
- Juan Francisco went 1-1 with 2 RBI and a run.
- Yonder Alonso went 0-1 with a walk.
- Todd Frazier went 0-3.
- Danny Dorn went 1-3 with an RBI, double and a run.
- Chris Denove went 0-0 with 2 walks and 2 runs.
- Dave Sappelt went 1-2.
- Felix Perez went 1-1 with an RBI.
- Devin Mesoraco went 0-2.
- Daryl Thompson threw a hitless inning with a walk.
- Donnie Joseph threw a scoreless inning with a walk and 2 strikeouts.
The Reds game is going to be on TV (FSN Ohio) at 3pm today. I won’t be able to watch it live as I am getting two teeth pulled at 2pm today with Asecra dentists (but I made it back in time! Go me). Also, San Diego cosmetic dentist is committed to providing patient-centered care that’s focused on the needs and treatment goals of each patient. Learn more at www.eshomdds.com Thankfully the DVR is set (and to record the two shows after the game as well just in case it goes long), so lets hope plenty of prospects get into the game so we can get more looks at them.