LaMarre moving fast in Reds system: MLB.com reports the Reds are expecting big things from 2010 second-round pick Ryan LaMarre. "I think he'll continue to move rapidly through the system," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. "He has great ability. He's a very intelligent player." LaMarre has already been promoted three times since making his MLB debut in the summer of 2010. He has a career .277 average, .354 OBP and .733 OPS. "I feel like it's a process, and I still have a long way to go," LaMarre said. "But so far, I've been happy with the work I have put in. It will only get better from here. It's a learning curve, and I feel like I've adjusted pretty well." (Updated 02/06/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
LaMarre is expected to open the 2012 season at Double-A. The Reds are hoping his power will develop with time, as he has just 12 homers in 190 games. "For a lot of guys, power comes later on in their careers," Jocketty said. "Right now, we want him to focus more on his hitting ability and getting on base. He eventually will hit with more power." LaMarre primarily plays center field, but he also plays right field. Unfortunately, both positions are blocked at the MLB level by Drew Stubbs and Jay Bruce, who are both good power hitters. LaMarre's greatest asset is probably his speed, as he has 74 stolen bases in his career. LaMarre is nothing more than a low-end, long-term Fantasy keeper. (Updated 02/06/2012).