posted by Ironman92Reds played their bottom 2 guys on the roster and 2 other subs….those guys made 4 errors and Reds still found a way to win.
Barraro should never play center field ever again.
At least on the MLB level.
posted by brutus161Barraro should never play center field ever again.
At least on the MLB level.
Rough night for him…robbed of 3 hits and had 3 chances to make very good plays and botched them all, 2 badly.
My feud with the Castellini’s is wavering.
posted by justincredibleMy feud with the Castellini’s is wavering.
It’s a complete opposite team than of the last 20 years….they are athletic, take the extra base, push the issue on the bases, most players can effectively play multiple positions….bullpen has guys in roles….but most importantly to me, not one guy is up there trying to hit home runs. Just last year Kyle Farmer was arguably the Reds best player on the season….now he is gone and if you loved Farmer then you have a Kevin Newman who is solid AF to root for….but India, Friedl, Steer, McLain, Fraley, De La Cruz, Greene, Diaz are all better and Stephenson/Senzel are showing signs…Gibaut, Sims, Farmer have all been good. Fairchild and the backup catches have perfectly played their role.
posted by justincredibleMy feud with the Castellini’s is wavering.
Don’t give up! This is the “buying you flowers to say sorry” step in the abusive relationship cycle
I'll just buy the cheapest seats I can find and not buy any food or beer while in the ballpark.
posted by brutus161Don’t give up! This is the “buying you flowers to say sorry” step in the abusive relationship cycle
Which would be followed by what in this case? Deciding that since their young guys are showing up and playing well, they can trade India and a couple other more established guys for prospects to add to the mix in 2027?
The Cincinnati Reds are must watch right now
Did you know Elly De La Cruz is pretty fast?@ellylacocoa18 pic.twitter.com/YTyNQ1VZlq
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 18, 2023
posted by HereticWhich would be followed by what in this case? Deciding that since their young guys are showing up and playing well, they can trade India and a couple other more established guys for prospects to add to the mix in 2027?
Obviously, the next step is hurting us again.
posted by brutus161Obviously, the next step is hurting us again.
Only way that happens is if Votto returns and they put him at 1st most every game and bat him 3rd come hell or high water.
posted by Ironman92Only way that happens is if Votto returns and they put him at 1st most every game and bat him 3rd come hell or high water.
Stop being so optimistic! Your good vibes are hurting my self-loathing.
I’ve very much enjoyed watching this team. This is not the Moose, Suarez, Winker gang
Well Votto is back…he’s 39, stinks on defense and awful on the bases. If he can muster up great at bats versus righty pitchers I’m good…..if he’s in the 3 hole and at first base every game, Bell should be fired.
Joey will fit in and will do whatever…I assume Bell will baby him and bat him no worse than 5th and he’ll be at 1B even though Steer has made 15 plays this year that Votto couldn’t make.
India, Steer, McLain, De La Cruz, Fraley, Friedl should lose ZERO at bats Benson a few but not many….should be Stephenson, Senzel, Newman, Fairchild
He's batting 6th tonight. India is DH.
posted by brutus161He's batting 6th tonight. India is DH.
Elly uncorks one of his 100 mph throws and Joey has to catch it shin high…..he may retire from the field
Joey still bangs.
Using too many pitchers
VOTTO
posted by sportchamppsVOTTO
Value added
Luiz Arraez went 5 for 5 again and is back to hitting .400
Ohtani is once in a lifetime
Acuña is gonna go 30/50
And the Reds are Americas team
The past two Sundays around MLB have been the highest attended Sundays since 2017
MLB is hot and the Reds are part of it
10 in a row!
Friedl, De La Cruz and Steer tonight
Elly De La Cruz is the most exciting baserunner I’ve ever seen….and he’s got incredible instincts.
He’s made 6 baserunning plays that I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anyone else do….and they all worked.
This is the most fun I have had watching the Reds in 15 years.
11 in a row.
