3/5/2020 Reds vs. Brewers - Senzel debut, Castellanos return, AA in CF

[Kc61]

Whether he goes to AAA or stays a Red on OD, Aquino is one heck of an athlete and has terrific potential.

He can run, throw, tons of power.

Chris says he’s been pressing but he’s looked ok today, a hard hit fly ball, an infield single, stolen base.

Note Aquino hit fifth today, Ervin hit seventh.

Really like AA’s upside.

[adkindo]

Whether he goes to AAA or stays a Red on OD, Aquino is one heck of an athlete and has terrific potential.

He can run, throw, tons of power.

Chris says he’s been pressing but he’s looked ok today, a hard hit fly ball, an infield single, stolen base.

Note Aquino hit fifth today, Ervin hit seventh.

Really like AA’s upside.

feels like he has struck out too much in the Spring....but he has been unlucky more than average also. He has hit the ball hard several times that has resulted in outs. He smoked that infield single and it was almost an out. I have not lost an ounce of faith in him....I expect him to be on our playoff roster this season.

[Chip R]

Whether he goes to AAA or stays a Red on OD, Aquino is one heck of an athlete and has terrific potential.

He can run, throw, tons of power.

Chris says he’s been pressing but he’s looked ok today, a hard hit fly ball, an infield single, stolen base.

Note Aquino hit fifth today, Ervin hit seventh.

Really like AA’s upside.

I understand why people think he should start the season in AAA. September wasn't anything to write home about. But, man, if we keep this guy in the minors and going forward he turns into a star, the Reds are going to be kicking themselves that they kept him in the minors.

[Kc61]

I feel like several guys that will likely be on the bench are really solid offensive players....VanMeter, Farmer, Ervin....none of them come to the plate and I feel surprised if they get a solid hit

Issue is defensive versatility.

[adkindo]

Who was the pitcher that Senzel mentioned to keep an eye on in the Minors on the Jim Day....Jim Day responded that he had been recently added to the 40 man?

just looking over 40 man....has to be Hendrix I assume.

[Kc61]

I understand why people think he should start the season in AAA. September wasn't anything to write home about. But, man, if we keep this guy in the minors and going forward he turns into a star, the Reds are going to be kicking themselves that they kept him in the minors.

Chip, I tend to agree. The worst thing is AA hits ten homers in about a month of AAA ball.

But the Reds have so many outfielders.

I”m still hoping they can make some trades, subtract from OF, add to utility/relief squads.

[adkindo]

Issue is defensive versatility.

Farmer plays 12 positions

[adkindo]

Chip, I tend to agree. The worst thing is AA hits ten homers in about a month of AAA ball.

But the Reds have so many outfielders.

I”m still hoping they can make some trades, subtract from OF, add to utility/relief squads.

I agree, without a trade or two....I have kind of given up on the hope he is on the roster. I do not think the Reds can allow Ervin to just walk for nothing and Senzel is healthy. The fact that Farmer, VanMeter and even Dietrich can also play a corner OF if needed....feels like Aquino will go to AAA and play CF.

[JaxRed]

I think Aquino to AAA is the smart move. Hopefully an infield single because the pitcher was late covering isn't a deciding factor. He has to really step it up.

[ochoa30]

Chip, I tend to agree. The worst thing is AA hits ten homers in about a month of AAA ball.

But the Reds have so many outfielders.

I”m still hoping they can make some trades, subtract from OF, add to utility/relief squads.

Not sure how that is the worst thing that could happen. It's exactly what you want to happen if anything. He needs to prove he can be a consistent performer which he hasn't done at any level. If he performs well then the Reds can either make a trade of some sort to bring him up or wait until there is an injury. It's a good problem to have.

[Ron Madden]

I don't know. It would be just our luck if we traded an outfielder then one of two of the ones we keep will spend a lot of time in the IL.depth

I like having the depth.
I'd rather keep the extra talented OFers than trade one for a less talented player just to balance things out

[adkindo]

I think Aquino to AAA is the smart move. Hopefully an infield single because the pitcher was late covering isn't a deciding factor. He has to really step it up.

you need to step it up

[adkindo]

I don't know. It would be just our luck if we traded an outfielder then one of two of the ones we keep will spend a lot of time in the IL.depth

I like having the depth.
I'd rather keep the extra talented OFers than trade one for a less talented player just to balance things out

so you are a "no" on trading Castellanos?

[Ron Madden]

Reds 4
Brewers 3
After 4 innings

[JaxRed]

Subs coming in Fairchild for Castellnos, AlfRod for Moose, Votto has 3 plate appearances, I assume someone will come in for him.

Edit Blandino replaces Votto and Mahle in to pitch.