Castellanos has about 47 more games as a Red. Maybe they sneak into a playoff series or two. Enjoy it folks.
DocRed (08-06-2020)
..and I thought this offenses couldn't get any worse. Silly me
They just completed a series where are they faced the #1 pitching staff right now in the major leagues.
Regardless of how many games are in the season, whether it's 60 or 162, it's still early. JMO. Hard for players to get in any kind of rhythm when your daily lineup is getting jerked around so much. Bell's to blame for that as well as players going on the IL.
I'm not opposed to analytics, but I think Bell thinks TOO MUCH. As best possible you need to go with a set lineup, and let these players built cohesiveness and gel as a unit. Get comfortable. There's a lot of talent on this offense and if he does that they'll work their way out of it.
Last edited by GAC; 08-07-2020 at 02:51 AM.
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mth123 (08-07-2020)
*BaseClogger* (08-07-2020),Ron Madden (08-07-2020)
The Reds know how to hit, but they don't know how to win games. Winning games means not just hitting but when a shift is on, either bunting the other way or slapping at the ball to go the other way. Winning games means not getting picked off first base. Winning games means making meaningful contact when runners are on base to advance them.
Of course, giving up 13 runs doesn't help either.
DocRed (08-07-2020)
Bell seemed frenetic early, but agree with Mitri. Bell’s lineups and in-game changes have calmed down. It isn’t the problem now.
The problem now is a team slump made worse by a very impressive Indians pitching staff. These are all star pitchers and an impressive bullpen.
I’m don’t always agree with predictions based on stats, but the team BA is under .200. It’s going to recover and things will straighten out. Schedule becomes pretty favorable soon with Royals and Pirates.
We’re all disappointed but some of these number are so depressed that it’s going to get better. Hang in there.
mth123 (08-07-2020)
Absolutely. Winker is an .850+ OPS against RHP. He's going to hit. Suarez is an MVP candidate. As long as the injury isn't lingering and hindering him, he's going to hit. Moustakas seems to be the on field leader of this team. He's missed time with a series of freak events, Covid exposure, HBP, and he'll be back in there regularly soon. Senzel has been crushing the ball but right at people. Those will start to fall. Votto seems better than he has since 2017. Casali/Barnhart has been very productive. Castellanos has been pretty darned good. That's a lot of offense once it starts clicking. I'm less certain of Akiyama and Galvis has had a history of making tons of outs, but overall, the offense should be fine over the long haul. They are three games under after losing three in a row to one of the best staffs in baseball. I'm usually the negative guy on here, but it's way to soon to write this offense off IMO.
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Ron Madden (08-07-2020)
marcshoe (08-07-2020)
Small & middle market teams will likely have to be more frugal, but the NYY of the world will always find money.
I am merely guessing, of course, but I think he bows out if he stays as productive as he has been this season in this "VERY LIMITED SAMPLE SIZE." He'll get paid by someone.
“The crows seem to be calling my name,” thought Caw.
And Castellanos also isn’t Betts. The biggest name guys have never really stopped getting their money, the rest of the league not so much.
Having said that, if Cast does opt out, the Reds better pony up because he’ll be worth it at that point, and they’re still gonna desperately need the hitting.
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