Reds select RHP Michael Leake

missionhockey21 · #2 06-09-2009, 07:11 PM

If the Reds are lucky, they might have gotten a steal due to Leake's height. We have heard about draft war rooms wary of the short pitcher (Tim Lincecum for example, but his delivery confusion also contributed.)

realmofotalk · #3 06-09-2009, 07:18 PM

Matzek is obviously one of those with more upside, but he wants Porcello money. He's got good leverage against the pitching needy Rockies.

missionhockey21 · #4 06-09-2009, 07:19 PM

Leake's secondary pitches are near MLB quality already, couple that with his control, and I am liking this pick more and more.

Doppelgänger · #5 06-10-2009, 12:28 AM

YouTube - Mike Leake (3-28-2009) Side View

Here is a vid of Leak pitching. I'm a little surprised to see them take a righty with all the lefties available and a big need for a lefty in the rotation but they must have really seen something in Leake that they liked.

missionhockey21 · #6 06-10-2009, 05:50 PM

I think that since Leake does project to be a fast mover, it had to play big for him. If the Reds decide to cut payroll at the end of the season or in the future, Arroyo and Harang's big backend extensions will have to be considered (along with Phillips' final year on his) so I am sure they like the thought of depth to be had sooner than later.