Ron Madden (07-03-2020)
With the REDS' stellar starting pitching depth, I don't see how they shouldn't be the favorites to win this abbreviated 2020 season. They'll certainly reach the playoffs and should excel in those, too, where there isn't time for very many off days. This "sprint" favors the teams with the greatest starting pitching depth, and the REDS have the best in both leagues.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
Every time Reds make player moves it affects those players personally. But the team and fans may nevertheless consider the moves to be inconsequential.
If Reds keep a couple of Prasco guys for limited bench duty briefly, while rosters are expanded, could be inconsequential to the team and its fans.
Last edited by Kc61; 07-05-2020 at 08:22 PM.
There are questions about many of the Reds OF. We hope they are answered the way we want. But we don't really know. Senzel was disappointing his rookie year. Castellanos can opt out this year or next. Shogo has never played in MLB. Payton is a one year AAA wonder. Aquino struggled in Sep, struggled in Winter Ball and struggled in Spring Training. The closest guys we have to majors (Friedl and Fairchild) look to be 4th outfielder types. Winker and Ervin have terrible splits.
In the brief stints when he's been healthy Schebler has played well. He had as many homers in 2017 as Winker has in his career. After shoulder surgery again last year, he's supposedly healthy again. You give him a look (whether in practice or in games). If you don't see what you like, then you cut him.
Bud Selig: "I'm the worst commissioner ever"
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REDREAD (07-06-2020)
It bothers me that Castellanos is viewed as a Starter. Winker is lights out better than him and Ervin is also better.
Winker needs to start. Ervin behind him. Castellanos needs to be an afterthought.
Winker Starts in LF.
Senzel Starts in CF.
Shogo Starts in RF.
Sub Defensively with Ervin for Winker in the 6th/7th.
Last edited by Kingspoint; 07-06-2020 at 02:12 PM.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
Bud Selig: "I'm the worst commissioner ever"
Rob Manfred: "Hold my beer"
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Bourgeois Zee (07-06-2020),Edd Roush (07-06-2020),Rdirtypirates (07-06-2020)
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
Against RHP
Shogo LF
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Castellanos RF
Winker DH
Moose 2B
Senzel CF
Galvis SS
Barnhart C
Against LHP
Senzel CF
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Castellanos DH
Moose 2B
Ervin LF
Aquino Rf
Casali C
Galvis SS
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