Walt Jocketty is Building Character, Cast for The Cincinnati Reds

Walt Jocketty is Building Character, Cast for The Cincinnati Reds: Joey Votto is not only statistically, when to add the red player.

"I do not want to play with a bunch of shots," said Votto. "(Chief) Walt (Jocketty) has done a good job of setting the good guys."

One way to limit the reflection factor Jocketty attract players that he is familiar with his days in St. Louis.

Five players in camp Jocketty spent some time with Scott Rolen Cardinals, Miguel Cairo, Ryan Ludwick, Брайан Esposito and Daryl Jones. In previous years, Jocketty addressed to the former Cardinal Jim Edmonds, Edgar Renteria, Russ Springer and Aaron Miles.

"I think if you look at any club, any CEO, they will do it," said Jocketty ». You want people to, you know, because you know them and know what they can do and what they can bring to the club.

"You brought the guys that were good for you in the past."

Jocketty did the same thing when he was in St. Louis. He brought Mark McGwire, with whom he worked in Oakland, and Larry Walker, he knew, Colorado.

Jocketty large as the first steps have been red, Edwin Encarnacion GM trade and pitching prospect Josh Roenicke and Zach Stewart, Rolen to Toronto in 2009.

Seemed to move immediately into error. The Reds were out of the race. Give up young talent for aging veterans to become a free agent, seemed contrary to the direction of the red trying to escape.

The move proved to be the key to winning the race has done for the Central Red Division title in 2010. Rolen has quickly become a leader. It's not very vocal, but he set an example by training and playing correctly.

Jocketty displays the player's part - his character and intellect - to accept the offer. All the players got in the offseason - Ludwick, Ryan Madson, Sean Marshall and Mat Latos - it's good in the club.

"I think that part is very important," said Jocketty. "You have to have talent, but you guys should have a strong character and good leaders. They spend a lot of time at the club together."

Cairo plays a role similar to Rolen. Young players often cite Cairo as the man who helped in the game

"I talked to a lot of Miguel pinch hits, because I did not leave much," said Todd Fraser. "Miguel would say," Todd, look at this guy watching trends See how many times he throws Fastball Look, where he throws her to understand that they're going to get you started, "It really helped me ......"

Cardinal communication works both ways. Free agents are inclined to sign with GM, they are comfortable.

"I think whoever is responsible for what parni using the ballclub", said Ludwick. "If he was an idiot, I would not have come here. I have great respect for Walt. When I finished playing, so I had to work in Walt, I think the other. He 'is a good man."