If you are a tall athletic African-American quarterback, you are Vince Young. Ruben Rivera was once compared favorably to Mickey Mantle. Harold Miner was so Michael Jordan like Raven was so Raven.
The Mainstream Media has nothing better to do during this time of year. Not casting an aspersion, it took me 10 days to feel like I was catching any stride post Super Bowl. I would have compared Tamir Goodman to Michael Jordan if I felt it would help.
But this year? The George Michael Hype Machine has a name that just might actually be worth your while. It’s a right fielder that compares favorably to Andre Dawson, and I’m not even joking.
His name? Jay Bruce! He is the next big slice of awesome. Someone is going to love him patrolling their Outfield.
Why not the Reds, you may ask? He is, after all, wearing the logo on his hat. And the Reds occasionally have dreams of contending. This year is indeed one of those years.
RASHIDA JONES IS GOING TO LICK THE FACE OF A #2-#3 STARTER!!!
They are looking for a starter to bridge the gap between Aaron Harang and Phil Dumatrait. Joe Blanton is that starter in question. And the A’s are willing to part with him for a steep price. And if Wayne Krivsky had not sold his soul for that general managment job? He could have both Blanton and Bruce.
But he can’t. And he believes in the awesomeness. Ryan Freel, Joey Votto, and Phil Dumatrait is not enough for the Billy Beane. Beane wants Bruce.
But if the Reds would not give him up for Bedard? Why would they for Blanton?
After all, his MLE OPS was .976 last season. He has a laser rocket arm, and good wheels even if he doesn’t steal bases.
Point of fact, he is the best prospect to come down the pike in a couple of years. And this is coming from a man who looks at the Brewers top prospects with the same esteem as his Yacht Rock character favorites. And the Reds upper management is going to hate him for it.
