Cincinnati Reds 2010 Thread

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

The reds signed Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman today

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story...YiaUkYKFA.cspx

Everyone seems excited about this deal. I'm not so sure.
He can throw 100+mph, but how's his control and stamina? I don't think that this team can afford another pitcher who has control issues. The new pitching coach may have his work cut out for him.

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Everyone seems excited about this deal. I'm not so sure.
He can throw 100+mph, but how's his control and stamina? I don't think that this team can afford another pitcher who has control issues. The new pitching coach may have his work cut out for him.

I don't know if he will pan out or not. Most people haven't seen him pitch b/c he is from Cuba. I am just exicted that the Reds signed a prospect that a lot of other teams were trying to get

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I don't know if he will pan out or not. Most people haven't seen him pitch b/c he is from Cuba. I am just exicted that the Reds signed a prospect that a lot of other teams were trying to get

Here's his stats:

Cuban stats:
GS IP BB K ERA
15 54 54 56 4.52
12 81.1 50 100 2.90
16 74 37 79 3.49
20 118.1 62 130 3.18



That's a lot of walks, but otherwise not bad.

[hotreds]

[smitdavi]

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Everyone seems excited about this deal. I'm not so sure.
He can throw 100+mph, but how's his control and stamina? I don't think that this team can afford another pitcher who has control issues. The new pitching coach may have his work cut out for him.

Andy I think this is HUGE for the team. This kid was one of the top prospects coming out of Cuba. There was actually an "Outside the Lines" special on ESPN a year or so ago about him. IMO we will have one of the best, deepest, youngest staffs in the league this year. I for one can't wait to see what happens this year. Hopefully we can stay healthy