This may be unfair, but I tend to credit whatever ...

2006-04-13T02:20:00.000-04:00

This may be unfair, but I tend to credit whatever Reds' scout saw EdE more than Bowden. I'm sure Bowden was far more interested in Mateo, as he was a "tools" outfielder. Bowden's love for outfielders goes far beyond the Reds' recent infatuation with infielders. :)

And yeah, Schurholtz and his scouting crew are amazing in that regard. I frankly would try to avoid dealing with he or Billy Beane, as they rarely seem to goof up...or even swap value for value. -j

I didn't realize that he came here with Mateo. I ...

2006-04-12T22:59:00.000-04:00

I didn't realize that he came here with Mateo. I was also sad to see Rob Bell go at the time, but score a big one for Bowden (?) here. Speaking of Bell, the Braves never seem to regret it when they give up young pitchers.

Comments on Basement Dwellers: Better Know a Red #6 - Edwin Encarnacion

This may be unfair, but I tend to credit whatever ...

I didn't realize that he came here with Mateo. I ...