Is Mark Reynolds the real deal this year?

Bat Boy Joined: Apr 19, 2006 Posts: 3

How are you guys feeling about Reynolds?

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:56 am

i traded him, kershaw and saltalamacchia for David Wright in my main league and am now feeling ambivalent about it, if that helps.

he'll probably have slumps, but i think the home runs are real.

Manager Joined: Feb 13, 2006 Posts: 103

[quote="OPEC"]he'll probably have slumps, but i think the home runs are real.[/quote]

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Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:30 pm

I think .280, 25 HR, 90 RBI can be reasonably expected from Reynolds. He's at that age (24) where hitters start developing some power. Hits in a good hitter's park and bats 5th in an up-and-coming lineup.

General Manager Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 309

I'm feeling pretty pissed off because I have Zimmerman as my starter and Reynolds mashing on my fricken bench............. Mad

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:32 am

His manager say's he has light tower power. You have to wonder what will happen when Chad Tracy return's.

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:00 pm

aramis wrote:

I think .280, 25 HR, 90 RBI can be reasonably expected from Reynolds. He's at that age (24) where hitters start developing some power. Hits in a good hitter's park and bats 5th in an up-and-coming lineup.

I cant put my faith in someone who strikes out in 25% of his at bats. My guess is that he is at best a .250 hitter with 25 hr power. When Tracy comes back, and is completely healthy, Reynolds will lose his job. Tracy is a true .280 hitter with 25 hr power.

DISCLAIMER: Tracy has to be completely healthy for me to believe these things about him, a half healhty tracy is no better than Jose Bautista.

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:40 pm

FROM CBSSportsline

Manager Bob Melvin compared watching Reynolds take BP to that of a young McGuire. And TV analyst Matt Williams says Reynolds could hit 50 homers this year.

I'm noy saying it, just reporting it.

How many times in Fantasy have you heard things like that about a player and they never pan out. But when they do and he's on your roster its great. Only time can tell, but its gotta make you think a little more about him. If he can improve on his K rate and keeps this up, Arizona might need to find another spot for Tracy.

Manager Joined: Feb 13, 2006 Posts: 103

I'm drinkin the juice

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:13 pm

kcamjd3 wrote:

FROM CBSSportsline

Manager Bob Melvin compared watching Reynolds take BP to that of a young McGuire. And TV analyst Matt Williams says Reynolds could hit 50 homers this year.

I'm noy saying it, just reporting it.

How many times in Fantasy have you heard things like that about a player and they never pan out. But when they do and he's on your roster its great. Only time can tell, but its gotta make you think a little more about him. If he can improve on his K rate and keeps this up, Arizona might need to find another spot for Tracy.

No doubt if the guy can put the ball in play he is a threat. Heck, I have him as my starting 3B in a league I am in. I dropped Edwin Encarnacion and picked him up. Im not saying he is not an asset, I am simply saying he is not a .300 hitter and most likely never will be. A healthy Tracy on the other hand is not only a long ball threat, but also hits for a nice average. Maybe I am just a Tracy homer, but I think he is the superior player. Either way, somebody is going to be sitting, whether it be Jackson, Reynolds or Tracy. My guess is it is a 3 man rotation between 3B and 1B. I dont see Reynolds or Tracy taking any time away from Upton or Byrnes, unless it is just a normal day off from time to time.

On a side note Matt Williams is a player that I think is very comparible to what Reynolds upside could be.

General Manager Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 309

twjtiger wrote:

aramis wrote:

I think .280, 25 HR, 90 RBI can be reasonably expected from Reynolds. He's at that age (24) where hitters start developing some power. Hits in a good hitter's park and bats 5th in an up-and-coming lineup.

I cant put my faith in someone who strikes out in 25% of his at bats. My guess is that he is at best a .250 hitter with 25 hr power. When Tracy comes back, and is completely healthy, Reynolds will lose his job. Tracy is a true .280 hitter with 25 hr power.

DISCLAIMER: Tracy has to be completely healthy for me to believe these things about him, a half healhty tracy is no better than Jose Bautista.

If and when Tracy comes back there is no way in hell they bench Reynolds.

General Manager Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 453

Reynolds far exceeds Tracy. Look for Tracy to be used as a Util man then get traded in the offseason.

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:38 pm

The_K_Man wrote:

twjtiger wrote:

aramis wrote:

I think .280, 25 HR, 90 RBI can be reasonably expected from Reynolds. He's at that age (24) where hitters start developing some power. Hits in a good hitter's park and bats 5th in an up-and-coming lineup.

I cant put my faith in someone who strikes out in 25% of his at bats. My guess is that he is at best a .250 hitter with 25 hr power. When Tracy comes back, and is completely healthy, Reynolds will lose his job. Tracy is a true .280 hitter with 25 hr power.

DISCLAIMER: Tracy has to be completely healthy for me to believe these things about him, a half healhty tracy is no better than Jose Bautista.

If and when Tracy comes back there is no way in hell they bench Reynolds.

We can revisit this when Reynolds go through a streak that is as cold as the hot one he had earlier this week.

General Manager Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 309

twjtiger wrote:

The_K_Man wrote:

twjtiger wrote:

aramis wrote:

I think .280, 25 HR, 90 RBI can be reasonably expected from Reynolds. He's at that age (24) where hitters start developing some power. Hits in a good hitter's park and bats 5th in an up-and-coming lineup.

I cant put my faith in someone who strikes out in 25% of his at bats. My guess is that he is at best a .250 hitter with 25 hr power. When Tracy comes back, and is completely healthy, Reynolds will lose his job. Tracy is a true .280 hitter with 25 hr power.

DISCLAIMER: Tracy has to be completely healthy for me to believe these things about him, a half healhty tracy is no better than Jose Bautista.

If and when Tracy comes back there is no way in hell they bench Reynolds.

We can revisit this when Reynolds go through a streak that is as cold as the hot one he had earlier this week.

Whether he goes cold or stays hot he will at most lose some pt but he will not lose his job completely. He is hitting in the heart of the lineup for a reason.

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:34 am

The_K_Man wrote:

twjtiger wrote:

The_K_Man wrote:

twjtiger wrote:

aramis wrote:

I think .280, 25 HR, 90 RBI can be reasonably expected from Reynolds. He's at that age (24) where hitters start developing some power. Hits in a good hitter's park and bats 5th in an up-and-coming lineup.

I cant put my faith in someone who strikes out in 25% of his at bats. My guess is that he is at best a .250 hitter with 25 hr power. When Tracy comes back, and is completely healthy, Reynolds will lose his job. Tracy is a true .280 hitter with 25 hr power.

DISCLAIMER: Tracy has to be completely healthy for me to believe these things about him, a half healhty tracy is no better than Jose Bautista.

If and when Tracy comes back there is no way in hell they bench Reynolds.

We can revisit this when Reynolds go through a streak that is as cold as the hot one he had earlier this week.

Whether he goes cold or stays hot he will at most lose some pt but he will not lose his job completely. He is hitting in the heart of the lineup for a reason.

I agree with your point. I should not have said he would lose his job completely, I dont think that is going to happen, but I do think he will lose some at bats. As will Connor Jackson. I think Tracy may be getting close to his last days as a D-Back. If they can prove he is healthy he would be a nice trading chip for a catcher that can hit come the trading deadline. I dont know who would be interested that needs a 1B or 3B, but the Giants come to mind and Tracy for Molina would be a great deal for SF. The D-Backs may also need a pitcher going down the stretch and a healthy Tracy could bring back a decent back of the rotation starter for them. Im not making any predictions here, just throwing ideas out there. Im not sure Tracy is capable of being a super utility player like Reynolds could be, but I dont think Reynolds would be involved in any deals. I think Reynolds was a SS in the minors, so I would tend to believe he could give an occasional day off to Drew also. The D-Backs are in a great position with these two guys because quality depth is huge during a long 162 game season.