tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965039827979878544.post943065173234686861..comments2023-10-29T11:11:21.951-04:00Comments on Blue Sox Baseball: Reds sign Willie TaverasDave Zahniserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09853612617758113821noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965039827979878544.post-90695849187795437652008-12-28T16:51:00.000-05:002008-12-28T16:51:00.000-05:00Anonymous,I hope you're right, but I'm not sure Ta...Anonymous,<BR/>I hope you're right, but I'm not sure Taveras has a good eye if you look at his walk rates. I also don't see how you can argue that he hit better than Bruce or BP. I do like the upgrade on defense. If he can be that lead-off guy we've been missing, it may work out in the end, but I'm skeptical. Hopefully, the Reds' coaching staff saw something they liked and are confident that they can turn him around.Dave Zahniserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853612617758113821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965039827979878544.post-15316625424427756922008-12-28T10:17:00.000-05:002008-12-28T10:17:00.000-05:00John,Thanks for reading and for your comment. I fo...John,<BR/>Thanks for reading and for your comment. I found your blog when my wife was looking for fantasy baseball gift ideas and your entry came up. I've been enjoying it the last couple of days. In the Cincy paper this morning Jockety was quoted as saying the Reds are still interested in siging Hairston, sort of assuming they can't get the rbi guy they're looking for. I think Taveras/Hairston (speed/defense) is a fall back plan because they couldn't get the guy they wanted.Dave Zahniserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853612617758113821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965039827979878544.post-40139180867105979972008-12-27T17:43:00.000-05:002008-12-27T17:43:00.000-05:00An interesting move for the Reds. I like Taveras (...An interesting move for the Reds. I like Taveras (he is what he is) but I thought the Reds would be looking for power in the outfield to replace what they've lost from Dunn and Griffey. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link by the way. I'll be certain to reciprocate soon.Jon Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950246479397747057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965039827979878544.post-73452891199631400362008-12-27T16:28:00.000-05:002008-12-27T16:28:00.000-05:00Willie has elite speed and when he gets on first b...Willie has elite speed and when he gets on first base he gets in the head of pitchers and disrupts their rhythm. That will be a huge lift to the line up. As for defense, he covers ground with the elite of the game. He is in his prime and with the proper coaching, he can realize his hitting potential. He has a good eye and quick hands and had a bad year last year and still hit better than Phillips and Bruce for the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com