The Jocketty players

[CincyRedsFan30]

Hey everyone, I have been very, very busy lately but hope to make a return here now.

I just wanted to make a few early-season observations in the form of "The Jocketty players," aka those brought in by Jocketty this year.

Laynce Nix: .317/.356/.610/.965 in 41 AB, including SEVEN doubles and one triple during that time.

Ramon Hernandez: .282/.344/.365/.709. After a slow start, Ramon is starting to boost the team offensively and his defense and overall game-calling/catching skills have been something we haven't seen in years, IMO.

Willy Taveras: .276/.348/.367/.716. Up and down at times and still not a massive OBP or (obivously) power threat, but I can't complain, especially with his speed and solid (though perhaps not spectactular) defense. Seems to bring an energy at times.

Arthur Rhodes: 0.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 11 IP, 7 H, 0 HR, 3 BB, 9 BB. Um, enough said.

Nick Masset: 1.46 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 12.1 IP, 3 H, 0 HR, 8 BB (his biggest problem), 10 K. Seems to be improving wiht more big-league experience. Could be solid down the road with his ability to pitch for a while.

Micah Owings: 5.08 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, etc. Not stellar numbers so far, though a bad inning here or there has made the difference. Plus, as the fifth starter, combined with his offensive potential while pitching and PH, definitely an asset.

McDonald: Eh, won't be around long.

These players are starting to contribute to something special on the horizon, IMO.

[Doppelgänger]

They have all been big time contributors, pretty impressive group really so far into the season. I'm not sure Nix will be able to keep up his pace, but so far he is looking like the Josh Hamilton lite that some of us pegged him as having the chance to become. McDonald really seems to be over matched and overwhelmed though, I'm sure he will be gone when Edwin comes back if not sooner.

[love_that_reefer]

Where is Slyder to complain about Willy Taveras and his .315/.381/.414 batting line and 24 runs scored? And let's not forget his 8 stolen bases

[Slyder]

I'm still around. Waiting to see if he's Chris Dickerson (couple hot months) or if this is going to be a season long deal. So far I must say this team has outplayed my expectations. Injuries are starting to creep into the picture to key players we should see soon if they are major or just short term. Votto is the one I am really worried about, without him this offense just seems like its lost.

[browntown653]

I think we all need to relax on Wily Taveras before saying this is a season long deal...but you have to give a lot of credit to Jocketty. Quietly he has started to make some moves to turn this team around - as always, the guy doesn't seem to do anything flashy but just makes solid moves and has proven to be a winner.

And this would be the first thread you make on your return.

[Slyder]

I've been around, just not a lot of action on the reds board of late.