Reds trade for Rolen

Garmfay · Post #1 » by **Garmfay** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:42 pm

According to mlbtraderumors.com. Rolen needs to approve the deal though

Hoopstarrzz · Post #2 » by **Hoopstarrzz** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:48 pm

Oh man, I liked Rolen.. too bad we're in rebuilding mode. I will miss him. His defense, flawless! His bat, sweet! He rocks, he's scott the rock, he's rockin Rolen, I wanna hang out with him and party everyday!

LBJSeizedMyID · Post #3 » by **LBJSeizedMyID** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:51 pm

The one guy I didn't want to see go

Post #4 » by **Duffman100** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:53 pm

Hoopstarrzz wrote:Oh man, I liked Rolen.. too bad we're in rebuilding mode. I will miss him. His defense, flawless! His bat, sweet! He rocks, he's scott the rock, he's rockin Rolen, I wanna hang out with him and party everyday!

Well played.

Wonder what we're getting for him...I guess Bautista better be ready to play everyday.

Post #5 » by **5DOM** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:00 pm

2:56pm: FOX Sports says the Blue Jays will get Edwin Encarnacion and a minor leaguer. Rolen is expected to approve the deal.

Raptors Realtor · Post #6 » by **Raptors Realtor** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:02 pm

Apparently it's Encanarcion and a minor league prospect...

Garmfay · Post #7 » by **Garmfay** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:02 pm

Apparently the minor leaguer is Yonder Alonso. What a steal. This guy was a top pick in 2008 so he cant be traded to us until August where he signed last year. Big Bat at 1B

Post #8 » by **Duffman100** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:03 pm

Ew. I hope this minor league prospect is decent.

RiZ · Post #9 » by **RiZ** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:04 pm

really liked rolen but looks like we could be getting good value back

Post #10 » by **Geddy** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:07 pm

Garmfay wrote:Apparently the minor leaguer is Yonder Alonso. What a steal. This guy was a top pick in 2008 so he cant be traded to us until August where he signed last year. Big Bat at 1B

I hope you're right about Alonso. The guy sounds like he can be a good run producer if he lives up to his potential

Statistically speaking: After getting in six games with Sarasota in the Florida State League, Alonso showed just what made him the No. 7 overall pick in the Draft in Hawaii. He finished ninth in average (.308), sixth in OBP (.419) and fifth in SLG (.510). That made his OPS of .929 the fourth-best in the winter circuit.

Scouting report: A pro at the plate, Alonso should be a run producer with good plate discipline and power. Showed power mostly to the middle and opposite field in college, but will learn to turn on pitches. He doesn't run well, but he doesn't clog the bases and he's just fine at first base defensively.

Upside potential: A middle-of-the-order run producer who hits for average and power.

They said it: "He swung the bat the way everyone that had seen and scouted him thought he would. He hit some home runs and drove in some big runs." -- Reds Minor League Director Terry Reynolds

He said it: "I play with a lot of hunger. I consider myself a line-drive hitter. I can drive the ball, but I'm more of a gap-to-gap guy. I'm a very passionate guy. I take baseball very seriously. I'm a winner."

Dr Positivity · Post #11 » by **Dr Positivity** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:09 pm

Wow that'd be sick if we got Alonso. 7th overall pick in 08. WHAT are the Reds doing

Post #12 » by **Duffman100** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:09 pm

I can't imagine they'd give us a 22 year old, lefty 1st baseman with good potential.

imgrindin247 · Post #13 » by **imgrindin247** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:10 pm

All I can say is WOW. I can't believe Rolen could get Alonso and Encarnacion. Alonso was their #1 pick just last year. Encarnacion while having an off year is still a decent player. He has a career OPS around 800.

Avenger · Post #14 » by **Avenger** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:13 pm

I find it hard to believe we're getting Alonso. He's the Reds' best prospect by far and one of the best hitting prospects in the minor leagues. I would actually consider not firing that joke of a GM we have if this is true.

LBJSeizedMyID · Post #15 » by **LBJSeizedMyID** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:15 pm

Say it aien't so if we got Alonso. JP actually ripped off someone in a trade when all is said and done?!?!

Avenger · Post #16 » by **Avenger** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:16 pm

Garmfay · Post #17 » by **Garmfay** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:17 pm

Keith Law of ESPN says Alonso isn't in it. DAMN it

Post #18 » by **5DOM** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:17 pm

It's NOT Alonso

3:14pm: Rolen approved the deal, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter). ESPN's Keith Law says Yonder Alonso is not in the deal.

Post #19 » by **Geddy** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:17 pm

Garmfay wrote:Keith Law of ESPN says Alonso isn't in it. DAMN it

nooooo

Raptors Realtor · Post #20 » by **Raptors Realtor** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:18 pm

When you think about it, it quite possibly could be Alonso because the Reds already have a young run producer in Joey Votto at 1st.