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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Nevermind here it is, there were some doubts that he could stick at shortstop:

    Suarez is slight of frame but displays a compact, line-drive-oriented swing. The 23-year-old possesses decent plate discipline, logging no more than a 19.9 percent strikeout rate in any full season at the minor league level.

    Suarez isn't going to wow anybody at the plate, and it would be surprising to see him continue to hit as well as we've seen at any minor league level—he has a career .278 minor league average (.288 in 2014). However, it's very possible he could outhit Zack Cozart.

    While his offensive game might be enough to get him a job as the team's starting shortstop over the light-hitting Cozart, his defensive game will certainly need some work. In 81 games played at shortstop last season, Suarez was worth a disappointing minus-five defensive runs saved.

    What I see in Suarez, though, is a player who has a solid feel for the middle of the infield and the ability to turn a double play quickly from both sides of the bag.
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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    I'm a believer that Pythag record gives a good back of the napkin future win expectancy.

    The Reds are actually outplaying their pythag record (24-27) by a game.

    Mets and Giants would be WC teams based on pythag. Reds/Brewers would be out. Just an observation.

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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Quote Originally Posted by kaldaniels View Post
    I'm a believer that Pythag record gives a good back of the napkin future win expectancy.

    The Reds are actually outplaying their pythag record (24-27) by a game.

    Mets and Giants would be WC teams based on pythag. Reds/Brewers would be out. Just an observation.
    Can you trust Pythag record with a short season like this?
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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

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    Phillies losing. Reds would be a half game back of the 7th playoff spot if that holds.

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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Quote Originally Posted by kaldaniels View Post
    I would have lost a lot of money betting against Suarez playing SS in 96 games and 3B once in 2015. Do not remember that.
    You don't remember all the calls to get rid of him an account of his errors at short? lol
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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Quote Originally Posted by Reds Freak View Post
    Can you trust Pythag record with a short season like this?
    Ya I don’t buy Pythag this early on pure talent level. A lot of luck underneath driving the variables that I would say underrate the Reds offense.

    Pythag should coincide pretty well with who actually makes the playoffs, but not really on who deserves to make the playoffs.


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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Castillo and Casali have been particularly in sync with each other. In five starts together, Castillo has a 1.32 ERA, compared to a 5.33 ERA when Tucker Barnhart is behind the plate for him.
    https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/luis-c...ates-for-sweep

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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    One could see why Castillo would have a preference in catcher at this stage of the season.


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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman View Post
    One could see why Castillo would have a preference in catcher at this stage of the season.
    The way he is pitching, he can choose whomever he wants.

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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Quote Originally Posted by podgejeff_ View Post
    Nevermind here it is, there were some doubts that he could stick at shortstop:



    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...eague%20level.
    Love when these forecasts are wrong.

    "Suarez isn't going to wow anybody at the plate".

    So don't expect anything crazy like 49 home runs.

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    Re: 9-16-20 Reds vs Pirates

    Quote Originally Posted by TexasRedsFan View Post
    Love when these forecasts are wrong.

    "Suarez isn't going to wow anybody at the plate".

    So don't expect anything crazy like 49 home runs.
    Maybe they meant for 2020.


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