Kyle Farmer traded to the Twins

[mth123]

If that means no refuge at 3B for Senzel, please God make it so. But who then plays 2B?

Some combo of Steer and Lopez until McLain is ready. With Farmer gone, Solak takes his spot and he's more of a 2B.

[Spike]

I like these guys as prospects but they need time to work on actually hitting the ball. Both need to spend at least a year in the minors and reduce their K rate, or we'll just see more failures like Barretto.

I agree with you for most, but I think these two are a little different. McClain because of his college pedigree and his ability shown so far to adapt and De la Cruz because he is J-Rod in talent.

[RedTeamGo!]

I like these guys as prospects but they need time to work on actually hitting the ball. Both need to spend at least a year in the minors and reduce their K rate, or we'll just see more failures like Barretto.

Barrero’s numbers were never as good as EDLC’s.

[RedsFanInMS]

Purely a salary saver, but I can’t blame them for not wanting to spend $6M on Farmer for a team that will win 68 games.

Win 68 games? That's optimistic. I might see 58.

[Spike]

Win 68 games? That's optimistic. I might see 58.

I am optimistic about our pitching to carry us for more wins than that...our hitting, not so much.

[WrongVerb]

If that means no refuge at 3B for Senzel, please God make it so. But who then plays 2B?

Steer.

[mth123]

I am optimistic about our pitching to carry us for more wins than that...our hitting, not so much.

3 starters and maybe two relievers? and two of those guys have serious injury history. I think pitching is the weakest area of the team.

[Spike]

3 starters and maybe two relievers? and two of those guys have serious injury history. I think pitching is the weakest area of the team.

I don't know. I think it is much stronger than you think. Injuries can always derail but if healthy, I think they might surprise with a little more depth than you think. Not challenging you, but let's check back in June.

A bowl of Chili bet?

[Kc61]

Next year at this time Votto and Moose will be off the books. My guess is that Reds will then try and compete with a payroll under $50 million. They see the Guardians did it this season, other teams go very cheap.

Hard to blame these low budget ownerships, MLB’s system allows it. You have teams nearing $250 million payrolls and others under $50 million. C’mon, that’s not competitive sports.

[mth123]

I don't know. I think it is much stronger than you think. Injuries can always derail but if healthy, I think they might surprise with a little more depth than you think. Not challenging you, but let's check back in June.

A bowl of Chili bet?

Not sure how I'd pay up if I lose. I'm optimistic about Greene. I like Lodolo if he can make it through a full season for the first time. Ashcraft is alright. Diaz is very usable but I don't think as good as he showed last year. Antone is a question mark after his second TJ. I like Cessa in a multi-inning reliever role. Hopeful for Santillan, but he's not really won a job, just getting it by default. Not really impressed with anyone else until Petty may arrive in 2025 or so.

[LeatherPants]

Next year at this time Votto and Moose will be off the books. My guess is that Reds will then try and compete with a payroll under $50 million. They see the Guardians did it this season, other teams go very cheap.

Hard to blame these low budget ownerships, MLB’s system allows it. You have teams nearing $250 million payrolls and others under $50 million. C’mon, that’s not competitive sports.

Of course you can blame the low budget teams. The Reds receive more than $125 million a year in revenue sharing before the first ticket is sold.

[WrongVerb]

Not sure how I'd pay up if I lose.

Gift certificate via email?

[kaldaniels]

Casey Legumina is the return

Literally traded for magic beans.

[Big Klu]

Kyle Farmer had been the third-most senior member of the Reds, having made his Reds debut on March 31, 2019.

With his departure, Vladimir Gutiérrez now moves into the Top 10.


Reds Top Ten Seniority List (Reds debut date in parentheses):

1. Joey Votto (9/4/07)
2. Lucas Sims (9/2/18)
3. Nick Senzel (5/3/19)
4. Joel Kuhnel (8/16/19)
5. Mike Moustakas (7/24/20)
6. Tejay Antone (7/27/20 -- 2nd inning)
7. Tyler Stephenson (7/27/20 -- 7th inning)
8. José Barrero (8/27/20)
9. Jonathan India (4/1/21)
10. Vladimir Gutiérrez (5/28/21)

[Kc61]

Of course you can blame the low budget teams. The Reds receive more than $125 million a year in revenue sharing before the first ticket is sold.

The system allows it.