Another just awful series for the Reds...that's 5 straight series losses. They really are extremely lucky to be just 1 back in the WC race. They really should be well out of the WC by the way they have limped into the race.
Another just awful series for the Reds...that's 5 straight series losses. They really are extremely lucky to be just 1 back in the WC race. They really should be well out of the WC by the way they have limped into the race.
REDREAD (09-09-2021)
I may be alone here. But I thought it was the right move pulling Vlad. He was gased. Again 60 games last year no minor leagues at all. How many innings did Vlad pitch last year? Less than 10 with the Reds? I know it wasn't many.
As of last week. Since the all star break. The Reds led MLB in starting pitchers pitching 6 innings or more. They may still lead. Not sure. But for anyone thinking Bell is pulling the starters too early. The Reds as recently as a week ago led MLB 6 innings or more from starting pitchers since the all star break.
Welcome to 2021 baseball. Loss last night was on the offence and Bell for using Brach. But he had limited options. Bullpen is better but still not deep enough.
India is wearing down. Farmer is wearing down/ regression to his career norms. Castellanos seems to be wearing down.
It is hard to rest Votto right now with this recent slide.
Blame Bell or Votto or both. Everyone wants to see Stephenson play more. I have said for a while now that Votto should have been rested once a week all season with Stephenson playing 1b.
Preferably when a LHP started. But then you still have Tucker starting against a LHP.
Team in the offseason needs to trade on of Mahle,Gray or Castillo. Sign a veteran to fill the 5th starter spot till they deem Lodolo or Greene ready.
They need to sign/trade for multiple relievers.
They need a couple RH hitting OFers to platoon with Winker and Naquin. Then get a starting CFer. And a 1b rh hitting platoon partner for Votto.
1. Improve relief
2. Get a CFer
3. Get multiple RH hitting platoon bats who have a history of .800 or more ops vs LHP.
This team has some exciting parts for the future.
India, Stephenson, Lodolo, Greene.
They don't have to break the bank in the offseason to fill the holes on this team.
I know most will say Winker doesn't need to be platoon. But his career numbers say otherwise.
Long winded post. But I have had a blast following this years team warts and all.
I look forward to the future as well. Hope my health allows me to see many more seasons.
cumberlandreds (09-10-2021),REDREAD (09-09-2021)
Boss-Hog (09-09-2021),cumberlandreds (09-10-2021),KeefeCato (09-10-2021),Roy Tucker (09-09-2021)
Board Moderators may, at their discretion and judgment, delete and/or edit any messages that violate any of the following guidelines: 1. Explicit references to alleged illegal or unlawful acts. 2. Graphic sexual descriptions. 3. Racial or ethnic slurs. 4. Use of edgy language (including masked profanity). 5. Direct personal attacks, flames, fights, trolling, baiting, name-calling, general nuisance, excessive player criticism or anything along those lines. 6. Posting spam. 7. Each person may have only one user account. It is fine to be critical here - that's what this board is for. But let's not beat a subject or a player to death, please. |