2020 Reds News, Notes And Discussion

[Ron Madden]

Thought we could use a thread to post and discuss news articles, tweets and such about the Reds.

Why the Detroit Tigers were stymied by the scene in Cincinnati

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...us/5502292002/

[Ron Madden]

C. トレント・ローズクランズ
@ctrent
#Reds Joey Votto: "if I'm competitive in two-strike counts and I put the ball in play and if I'm competitive against left-handed pitchers. I'm going to have a very, very good year. So stay tuned."

[vaticanplum]

Thought we could use a thread to post and discuss news articles, tweets and such about the Reds.

Why the Detroit Tigers were stymied by the scene in Cincinnati

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...us/5502292002/

I feel like the headline of that article should be Tigers Shocked: Things Different in Different Time

[mth123]

I feel like the headline of that article should be Tigers Shocked: Things Different in Different Time

I think it should be, Tigers suck. Lack of fanfare used as an excuse.

[Mitri]

I think it should be, Tigers suck. Lack of fanfare used as an excuse.

"The Tigers are miserable, therefore I am miserable, so please read this and we can all be miserable."

[TheBigLebowski]

I feel like a genius getting Joey in the 19th round of my fantasy draft.

[DocRed]

Anyone have a link for 2020 Statcast numbers? Curious how hard hit Votto's HR was last night. Would like to know Castellanos's double as well, that thing was smoked.

[Coopdaddy67]

Anyone have a link for 2020 Statcast numbers? Curious how hard hit Votto's HR was last night. Would like to know Castellanos's double as well, that thing was smoked.

94.4

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamef...date=2020-7-24

[Ron Madden]

Watch Lorenzo Cain in a run down with Yakety Sax.
Turn the sound up

https://mobile.twitter.com/AlexFast8...87417208573952

[Ron Madden]

Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
David Bell said his conversation with Nick Castellanos was "intense in a good way." He said Castellanos is determined to be best all-around player he can be. "This guy is exceptional with his work ethic."

"there's a lot worse ways to handle it when you're upset that you were taken out of a game early". #reds

[Kc61]

Would be interested to know Bell’s reasoning for removing Castellanos yesterday.

I wasn’t shocked, he’s an aggressive manager, maybe wanted to get Jankoski some reps, and his defense on the field.

But game wasn’t that close, and Nick is a star player on Opening Day. Didn’t seem like a defensive switch was necessary at that spot.

Probably will never hear it, but if somebody does, please post.

[DocRed]

Would be interested to know Bell’s reasoning for removing Castellanos yesterday.

I wasn’t shocked, he’s an aggressive manager, maybe wanted to get Jankoski some reps, and his defense on the field.

But game wasn’t that close, and Nick is a star player on Opening Day.

Probably will never hear it, but if somebody does, please post.

Well he pinch ran for him with the Reds up 5-1 in the 7th. I wouldn't call that a blow out or a game out of reach.

[Kc61]

Well he pinch ran for him with the Reds up 5-1 in the 7th. I wouldn't call that a blow out or a game out of reach.

Wasn’t a blow out but it wasn’t exactly a nail biter. Four run lead, bottom seven, at home. You have a star player in his first Reds game, Opening Day. Bell had to know Nick wouldn’t be happy about that move.

Bell might have figured Nick was unlikely to hit again. He arguably was going for the jugular, wanted the steal and a sixth run right there.

I’d like to hear his answer. I doubt most managers would have done that, but I’m not criticizing until I know Bell’s reasoning.

[Rdirtypirates]

Wasn’t a blow out but it wasn’t exactly a nail biter. Four run lead, bottom seven, at home. You have a star player in his first Reds game, Opening Day. Bell had to know Nick wouldn’t be happy about that move.

Bell might have figured Nick was unlikely to hit again. He arguably was going for the jugular, wanted the steal and a sixth run right there.

I’d like to hear his answer. I doubt most managers would have done that, but I’m not criticizing until I know Bell’s reasoning.

I agreed with the decision. Until he proves he can play adequate defense and doesn't want to DH this is gonna happen. Now if the game was closer, you can't take his bat out. This season is about winning. Nick most likely wasn't gonna get another ab. Janokowski is faster and far superior on defense. Nick is a competitor of course he was not gonna be happy. If he proves he is better at defense this wont be necessary. Really a non issue at this point.

[Ron Madden]

Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
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10m
#Reds roster moves: Tucker Barnhart to paternity list. Matt Davidson on the 10-day IL (positive COVID-19 test). Aristides Aquino and Tejay Antone called up.