9-2-24 Reds vs Astros 4:10 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. J India (R) 2B
2. E De La Cruz (S) SS
3. T Stephenson (R) C
4. T Friedl (L) CF
5. S Steer (R) LF
6. T France (R) 1B
7. J Fraley (L) RF
8. S Espinal (R) 3B
9. A Rosario (R) DH
P. Julian Aguiar RHP

Astros
1. J Altuve (R) 2B
2. Y Alvarez (L) DH
3. Y Diaz (R) C
4. J Peña (R) SS
5. J Singleton (L) 1B
6. B Gamel (L) LF
7. M Dubón (R) 3B
8. J Heyward (L) RF
9. C McCormick (R) CF
P. Justin Verlander RHP

[LeatherPants]

Julian Aguiar on three days rest.

[Ron Madden]

Julian Aguiar on three days rest.

Julian Aguiar Named Monday's starter

Aguiar will start Monday's game against the Astros, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Aguiar will be pitching after just three days of rest, though the Reds seem to be comfortable sending him back out for another start after he threw 78 pitches over four innings Thursday.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/ba...ndays-starter/

[Ron Madden]

I'm glad Smith is gone

09/02/24 Cincinnati Reds designated 1B Dominic Smith for assignment.

09/02/24 Cincinnati Reds recalled OF Blake Dunn from Louisville Bats.

[Ironman92]

Santiago Espinal since July 8th:

Reds have played 48 games…Espinal has started in 26 of those games. He reached base every game but 1 (no-hitter) and got a hit in all but 3 games but 2 of those he only had 2 AB

He’s 42 for 101 for a .416 average

His slash line:

.416/.459/.643/1.102

[KeefeCato]

Santiago Espinal since July 8th:

Reds have played 48 games…Espinal has started in 26 of those games. He reached base every game but 1 (no-hitter) and got a hit in all but 3 games but 2 of those he only had 2 AB

He’s 42 for 101 for a .416 average

His slash line:

.416/.459/.643/1.102

And watch them resign him and he will hit something like this next year.

.216/.259/.350/.609 I've watched every inning of every game and he has had a whole lot of BABIP Luck.
He has hit a lot of balls well no question. But every bloop has found grass and a lot of ground balls have gone through.

[Ironman92]

And watch them resign him and he will hit something like this next year.

.216/.259/.350/.609 I've watched every inning of every game and he has had a whole lot of BABIP Luck.
He has hit a lot of balls well no question. But every bloop has found grass and a lot of ground balls have gone through.

Ok…he’s also rarely swinging out of his shoes and that’s what the ball does when you have a more controlled swing. Shooting an outside pitch between 1st and 2nd.

I didn’t say a word about signing him….but he damn sure needs to be in the lineup. He hits the ball where it is pitched and plays great defense.

I mean he’s hitting .416 since July 8th….I imagine his BABIP is pretty decent.

[KeefeCato]

Ok…he’s also rarely swinging out of his shoes and that’s what the ball does when you have a more controlled swing. Shooting an outside pitch between 1st and 2nd.

I didn’t say a word about signing him….but he damn sure needs to be in the lineup. He hits the ball where it is pitched and plays great defense.

I mean he’s hitting .416 since July 8th….I imagine his BABIP is pretty decent.

I like the guy. But I'm not buying that he turned into Tony Gwynn based off 2 months.
I'm not saying you are either BTW.
I'd like for him to be back but as a defensive replacement with a occasional start.

But he is eligible for areebitration. And with those two hot months he is going to get a healthy increase.
I know how this penny pinching team is. If they give him a few million that likely keeps them from giving it to a position of need like a reliever.
If the club wasn't pinching penny they could have Espinal and a reliever but they are.
And I just feel they can pick from about a dozen veteran middle infielders who will make league minimum that can fill Espinal's role similarly.

[Ironman92]

I like the guy. But I'm not buying that he turned into Tony Gwynn based off 2 months.
I'm not saying you are either BTW.
I'd like for him to be back but as a defensive replacement with a occasional start.

But he is eligible for areebitration. And with those two hot months he is going to get a healthy increase.
I know how this penny pinching team is. If they give him a few million that likely keeps them from giving it to a position of need like a reliever.
If the club wasn't pinching penny they could have Espinal and a reliever but they are.
And I just feel they can pick from about a dozen veteran middle infielders who will make league minimum that can fill Espinal's role similarly.

I don’t care about the GM stuff and decisions. I want the best players we have playing…and he is today. Should be everyday until a bit of a slump, not an 0-3 in a game with a no-hitter

[Ky Fried Redleg]

And watch them resign him and he will hit something like this next year.

.216/.259/.350/.609 I've watched every inning of every game and he has had a whole lot of BABIP Luck.
He has hit a lot of balls well no question. But every bloop has found grass and a lot of ground balls have gone through.

His career batting average is better than any Red has hit this season. His bat will be just fine next season, unless .270 doesn't suit you.

[LeatherPants]

His career batting average is better than any Red has hit this season. His bat will be just fine next season, unless .270 doesn't suit you.

Batting average? In this economy?

[Ironman92]

Why is this a Mon/Wed/Thurs series???

Weird starting g time too….seems like hitter, nor fielders can see well

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Prior to his hot streak was he one of the best 26?
He would have been DFAd by June had they had a healthy infield.

Felt like India would’ve been gone late last year had not for injuries of others

[KeefeCato]

Why is this a Mon/Wed/Thurs series???

Weird starting g time too….seems like hitter, nor fielders can see well

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Felt like India would’ve been gone late last year had not for injuries of others

Starring time is likely due to the holiday. No clue why they are off tomorrow though. That makes zero sense.

[VR]

And watch them resign him and he will hit something like this next year.

.216/.259/.350/.609 I've watched every inning of every game and he has had a whole lot of BABIP Luck.
He has hit a lot of balls well no question. But every bloop has found grass and a lot of ground balls have gone through.

He’s on pace for 20 dingers and 85 ribeyes over a full season *


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[klw]

Santiago Espinal since July 8th:

His slash line:

.416/.459/.643/1.102

Best Slash line since "Welcome to the Jungle."