How Valuable Is... Archives

Reds Trade Value for 2019 and Beyond

08/09/2018

For years, I've followed both Jonah Keri's and Fangraphs' versions of establishing top-50 MLB Trade Value lists. Both annual rankings seek to provide an idea of how the baseball industry values its players, cre... Read More...

Can Scott Feldman Continue to Surprise?

Wesley Jenkins

05/24/2017

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Two nights ago, I learned that the phrase "hat trick" originated from the cricket tradition of awarding a bowler a commemorative cap for hitting three wickets with three consecutive bowls. Well, it was either t... Read More...

Drew Storen: The Bullpen’s Forgotten Man

Wesley Jenkins

05/22/2017

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Across 55 offerings in 2017, no one had been able to hit Drew StorenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s changeup. The pitch had been put in play, sure, but not a single batter had managed to reach base when facing it. Averaging 84 mph, ... Read More...

The Value in Todd Frazier

Nick Kirby

06/04/2014

Back in November, I wrote a piece about The Value in Zack Cozart.Ã‚Â I have been meaning to write a "sequel" piece about the value of Todd Frazier, but I just haven't able to find the time to do so. Ã‚Â Howeve... Read More...

What the Lincecum contract says about advanced metrics and Homer Bailey

Steve Mancuso

10/23/2013

The conventional wisdom among Reds' fans that Tim Lincecum's new deal means Homer Bailey will be even harder to sign long-term is absolutely right, but maybe not exactly for the reason many people are thinkin... Read More...

How Valuable Is…Drew Stubbs?

Chad Dotson

10/23/2012

Over the last few off-seasons, we've gone through some key players on the Reds, and discussed how valuable they were. Let's kick this year's series off with, possibly, the most polarizing player on Cincinnati's... Read More...

How Valuable Is…Travis Wood?

Chad Dotson

01/13/2011

In the latest entry of the "How Valuable Is..." series, let's take a look at Travis Wood. A 23 year-old lefthander, Wood emerged on the scene last year and pitched brilliantly right out of the box. For the sea... Read More...

How Valuable Is…Mike Leake?

Chad Dotson

01/03/2011

As the holidays have drawn to a close, it's time to return to the ongoing "How Valuable Is..." series. Today's topic: Mike Leake. Cincinnati's first-rounder in 2009, Leake made a splash in 2010, earning a spot... Read More...

How Valuable Is…Francisco Cordero?

Chad Dotson

11/29/2010

This is the post I've been looking forward to -- or dreading. I can't decide which. My thoughts on Francisco Cordero are decidedly mixed, and they really have been since the day CoCo signed the big free agent ... Read More...

How Valuable Is…Joey Votto?

Chad Dotson

11/22/2010

Well, today we may just find out that Joey Votto is the Most Valuable Player in the National League. The outcome of the NL MVP vote will be revealed this afternoon at 2 p.m. Mark Sheldon has made a good case th... Read More...

How Valuable Is…Homer Bailey?

Chad Dotson

11/18/2010

There are a number of players who cause a deep division among Reds fans. Adam Dunn was the best example of this phenomenon, but there are players every year who are beloved by some fans and hated by others. Pe... Read More...

How Valuable Is…Drew Stubbs?

Chad Dotson

11/16/2010

Most would agree that Drew Stubbs had a fine 2010 season, in his first full year as a big leaguer. Stubbs put up a line of .255/.329/.444 with 22 HR, 77 RBI, and 91 runs scored. His wOBA was .345, and Stubbs pu... Read More...