Reds sabermetric cyberworld comments

Some points about the Reds from sabermetric circles that were published in the last couple of days: Will Carroll of Baseball Prospectus reports on the lastest Reds major injuries in a preview spot. They discuss Johnny Cueto, Edinson Volquez, Willy Taveras, and Scott Rolen’s injuires. They don’t rip Dusty Baker, but don’t let him off the hook either. Carroll doesn’t seem optimistic about Cueto and questions how Dusty will handle Taveras when he returns. Baseball Prospectus also mentions Juan Francisco in their minor league report on their pay side and his impressive AAA start. To summarize that paragraph, there’s nothing really surprising to Redleg Nation readers in the blurb, but BP says that no one in the Reds’ system can match his power, but there are questions about his defense and his “impatient approach” at the plate which has only earned him 17 unintentional walks this season. Rob Neyer’s ESPN Sweet Spot was mentioned in a couple of comment sections yesterday abou...