I added something new for this year to the subscriptions for the Scouting Database. Last season I only offered a one year subscription, but this season I am offering 3, 6 and 12 month subscriptions. Database subscribers get access to a lot more video as well as scouting information on a lot of the players in the system.
Bob Miller chatted on Reds.com yesterday afternoon and tackled a few minor league questions. He addressed Dallas Buck and his health:
oscar43: Dallas Buck looked like a sure thing in 2008, but injuries seem to have derailed his career. What do the Reds see in the future for him?
Bob_Miller: He’s healthy now, and we look for big things from him this season. We just want to keep him healthy.
He also addressed the size of Juan Duran:
nichols629: Juan Duran update? Did he really grow to 6-foot-8 in the offseason? Where will he play this year? A ball?
Bob_Miller: He’s a good 6-foot-7 or 6-foot-8, but he looks really good. He’s a big boy and just 19 years old.
There are a few other prospect questions mixed in, so go read the entire chat.
Frankie Pilierre has found a landing spot at Fangraphs.com for now. It is great to see him back on his feet after Fanhouse essentially let everyone go but three or four people. I love Frankie’s work, and I go to Fangraphs every day, so it works out well for me. His chat today didn’t really tough any Reds questions other than a passing mention of Billy Hamilton being really fast.
John Fay has a short piece up on Sam LeCure and his performance this spring. I think Sam LeCure could find himself with the Reds when April rolls around. LeCure has an aggressive take on how the hitters are different when you come in from the bullpen:
“Coming out of the bullpen, it’s later in the game. They’re in swing mode. They’re being aggressive. I’ve got to go out with my best stuff and attack the strike zone. Right now, I’m really enjoying doing that.”
Go read the entire article. It has some nice insight on LeCure.
Here is how the Reds prospects performed in yesterday’s win over the Indians:
- Kris Negron went 1-2 with an RBI.
- Juan Francisco went 0-1 with a run.
- Zack Cozart went 2-3.
- Miguel Rojas went 0-0 with an RBI.
- Dave Sappelt went 1-1 with an RBI and a triple.
- Todd Frazier went 1-2 with a HR.
- Felix Perez went 1-1 with a double and a run.
- Yonder Alonso went 0-2.
- Chris Valaika went 0-3.
- Brodie Greene went 1-1 with an RBI.
- Devin Mesoraco went 1-2.
- Neftali Soto went 1-1 with a run and a double.
- Chase Weems went 0-1.
- Aroldis Chapman allowed a run in an inning of work with a walk and 2 strikeouts.