New Year. Nothing changes.

[Kingspoint]

From NBC Sports w/ NBC Sports comments:

Nick Senzel is still dealing with complications from surgery on his broken left toe. Senzel was still using a scooter to get around at Redsfest last month and hasn't walked in months due to ongoing complications with his foot since undergoing surgery. It's unclear whether he'll be ready for spring training, but it appears highly unlikely at this point, which leaves the Reds' outfield in a state of flux. Wil Myers figures to give them a reliable option in an outfield corner with Jake Fraley, TJ Friedl, Stuart Fairchild and Mike Siani vying for playing time this spring. It's not an ideal situation for Cincinnati.


SOURCE: MLB.com

Jan 7, 2023, 3:21 PM ET


...one other thing that doesn't change is the stockpiling of excuses to explain losing seasons, and to always blame is on "bad luck".

[Kc61]

So Siani and Fairchild will get some opportunities. 2023 is another rebuilding year. If they have some injuries, use it to give experience to the kids.

Can’t get too worked up about the team right now, maybe 2024 with Votto, Moose, Myers all off the books, very low payroll, maybe we’ll see some movement to accelerate building the Reds team. If Senzel is again out for a long period, he’ll likely be gone, give the kids a chance, chalk up Senzel to a guy who couldn’t stay on the field.

[RedsManRick]

Oh no. How will we ever replace Senzel's 74 wRC+ and mediocre defense?

I loved the idea of Nick Senzel. But Nick Senzel the player is entering his age 28 season and hasn't been a productive player since age 24 -- to say nothing of health. At this point I'd rather they just get him out of the picture entirely.

[Bob Sheed]

I would think Senzel being injured puts the OF in less of a state of flux than it would be if he is healthy. Because if he is healthy, he'll just gobble up reps before inevitably getting injured again.

[UPRedsFan]

So Siani and Fairchild will get some opportunities. 2023 is another rebuilding year. If they have some injuries, use it to give experience to the kids.

Can’t get too worked up about the team right now, maybe 2024 with Votto, Moose, Myers all off the books, very low payroll, maybe we’ll see some movement to accelerate building the Reds team. If Senzel is again out for a long period, he’ll likely be gone, give the kids a chance, chalk up Senzel to a guy who couldn’t stay on the field.

With Senzel hobbled and Votto not quite ready, Fx3 may be the opening day outfield. Myers will likely be needed at first base. I’d kind of like to see them sign Solano again so Steer can move to first base or outfield against left handed pitching.

[JCM11]

Senzel should've been non tendered. He brings nothing to the table, and isn't making league minimum anymore.

[Kc61]

With Senzel hobbled and Votto not quite ready, Fx3 may be the opening day outfield. Myers will likely be needed at first base. I’d kind of like to see them sign Solano again so Steer can move to first base or outfield against left handed pitching.

Stephenson can also play first if Votto is out. Reds certainly have enough backup catchers this season.

[mth123]

Senzel being out clears up the dilemma of which lousy players make the 13 man position roster on opening day.

Stephenson, Casali, Maile, Votto, India, Barrero, Newman, Steer. Fraley, Friedl, Fairchild, Myers. Solak. I think it takes another injury to save Reynolds.

Against RHP

India 2B
Friedl LF
Stephenson C
Votto 1B
Fraley DH
Myers RF
Steer 3B
Barrero SS
Faichild CF

Against LHP
India 2B
Fairchild CF
Stephenson DH
Votto 1B
Myers RF
Steer 3B
Solak LF
Casali/Maile C
Barrero SS

I think that's the "best" 13 anyway until the kids start arriving. De LA Cruz, McLain, Encarnacion-Starnd, Siani and Marte can't arrive soon enough.

[mth123]

Senzel should've been non tendered. He brings nothing to the table, and isn't making league minimum anymore.

Senzel's not one of the 13 best position players on the roster anyway. I'm sure he'll get more time if he ever gets healthy, but I don't really see a reason he should ever play in a Reds uniform again.

[JCM11]

Looking at those lineups, and realizing the Reds have added no pitching this off season makes it really hard to see this team winning 70 games.

[Kingspoint]

From NBC Sports w/ NBC Sports comments:

Nick Senzel is still dealing with complications from surgery on his broken left toe. Senzel was still using a scooter to get around at Redsfest last month and hasn't walked in months due to ongoing complications with his foot since undergoing surgery. It's unclear whether he'll be ready for spring training, but it appears highly unlikely at this point, which leaves the Reds' outfield in a state of flux. Wil Myers figures to give them a reliable option in an outfield corner with Jake Fraley, TJ Friedl, Stuart Fairchild and Mike Siani vying for playing time this spring. It's not an ideal situation for Cincinnati.


SOURCE: MLB.com

Jan 7, 2023, 3:21 PM ET


...one other thing that doesn't change is the stockpiling of excuses to explain losing seasons, and to always blame is on "bad luck".

I love how they say "It's unclear whether he'll be ready for Spring Training". Oh, it's pretty clear that he'll miss all of ST, all of April, half of May, half of the Summer, and then get in some garbage time in September.

[Roy Tucker]

Some guys have the body for the long term pro athlete seasons. Some don’t.

Senzel doesn’t. It’s not his fault. It’s just how he’s built. Same thing happened to Devin Mesoraco (but he was a lot better player).

Doesn’t matter anyhow. Reds are in the running for worst team in MLB. Who the hell cares.

[mth123]

Some guys have the body for the long term pro athlete seasons. Some don’t.

Senzel doesn’t. It’s not his fault. It’s just how he’s built. Same thing happened to Devin Mesoraco (but he was a lot better player).

Doesn’t matter anyhow. Reds are in the running for worst team in MLB. Who the hell cares.

I'm past the injuries with senzel. The fact is, if he's healthy, he's not a guy who should have a roster spot in the big leaugues. He brings very little to the table. Ability to be mediocre at a lot of positions while not being able to hit doesn't make a guy a big league player.

[Mitri]

Senzel on a scooter at Redsfest is basically his career in a nutshell. I’d trade him for basically nothing just to get his negative aura out of the tri-state area.

[mth123]

Senzel on a scooter at Redsfest is basically his career in a nutshell. I’d trade him for basically nothing just to get his negative aura out of the tri-state area.

He's going to geta $2 Million arb award. TRade him and Newman, use Reyolds as the back-up IF/OF and put the combined $5 Million toward Johnny Cueto.