Comments on: Jim Brower, Tom Shearn, Justin Lehr Sold to Highest Bidders

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:03:14 +0000

I’ve never really heard of Lehr until this move. Those are good numbers in AAA, though. Was he ever going to be a significant big-leaguer?

Tom — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:44:52 +0000

Here is a rundown of the trickle down in the minor league rotations due to these moves.

Gone: Lehr, Shearn
To AAA: Thompson, Ramirez
To AA: Smith, Wood
To A+: Carroll, Del Rosario
To A: Ravin, Arneson

Chad — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:04:54 +0000

I agree, Bill. For example, the sale of Lehr made room specifically for Daryl Thompson to move up.

Bill — Sat, 31 May 2008 16:57:40 +0000

The best thing about this is the Reds are getting rid of “organizational filler” and making room for young arms to move up.