How 'bout them Reds! (1 Viewer)

[Rustoleum]

There’s just not going to be a middle ground with this team, is there?

In just two games I’ve gone from “Effing Diaz has just killed all momentum and enthusiasm gained from an awesome Opening Day in less than one inning” through resignation as today was slipping away, to “holy **** did Benson and CES really just do that?!?”

 

[Rustoleum]

Went to the game today. Take that bougie Cubs fans! 8 in a row!

The pendulum seems to be swinging back the other way after that horrific month of May. Some guys are even flirting with batting averages approaching .250 now.

 

[shuke]

Not good.

 

[On The Rocks]

Last game of the season.
Top of the 10th.
Reds get their free runner picked off on 2nd.
A perfect description of the Reds season.
Awful.


Who we hoping for to manage this squad?
I think Scott Servais is intriguing.

 

[On The Rocks]

Last game of the season.
Top of the 10th.
Reds get their free runner picked off on 2nd.
A perfect description of the Reds season.
Awful.


Who we hoping for to manage this squad?
I think Scott Servais is intriguing.

2 run triple. Thankful for Elly.

 

[On The Rocks]

FRANCONA!!

 

[heckmanm]

Great hire. Now just need ownership to shoot the lock off their wallet.

 

[On The Rocks]

I don't want to get too excited about an introductory presser, but I love this guy!
Can't wait for next season to get started!!

 

[shuke]

Opening day tickets procured. Paid out the nose but worth it.

 

[On The Rocks]

I certainly hope the Reds win 162 games, but I have my doubts they make it to .500 this year.
Starting the season with important pieces on the IL for the second year in a row is discouraging.
The bullpen looks below average.
And the fact they never went out and picked up a power hitting OF, is the biggest "WTF" of the off season.
This team has a history of holding onto prospects with potential, holding onto them like they're certain Hall of Famers when many of them never even make it to an All Star game.
I love having Francona, but I think it won't be long before he sees this organization isn't willing to make the moves to make the team competitive.
I think Tito helps them get to .500 but nothing more.
Prediction: 81-81.

If they make a midseason trade to add some power, I absolutely think they have a shot at getting to 88-90 wins and a Wild Card.

 

[shuke]

Gibaut as the closer? Why?

 

[Rustoleum]

Gibaut as the closer? Why?

Yeah that was a head scratcher. I already have lame derogatory nicknames for most of the pen, half of whom have already earned it: Gi-blow, Maul, Pa-gone, and Asscraft.

McClain was sorely missed, and I think Elly is a centerfielder, especially since like @On The Rocks said, the Reds are seemingly incapable of finding outfielders who can hit with power.

Fun one to watch tonight though!

 

[On The Rocks]

Gibaut as the closer? Why?

Yeah that was a head scratcher. I already have lame derogatory nicknames for most of the pen, half of whom have already earned it: Gi-blow, Maul, Pa-gone, and Asscraft.

McClain was sorely missed, and I think Elly is a centerfielder, especially since like @On The Rocks said, the Reds are seemingly incapable of finding outfielders who can hit with power.

Fun one to watch tonight though!

Matty Mc is about 5 accumulative feet on opening day from having 5 McDingers on the season!
If he stays healthy I think he certainly helps reverse the 1 run loss record from last season!

 

[Snoopy]

Three straight 0-1 losses.

 

[On The Rocks]

Pitching has been

 

[Rustoleum]

What a difference a day makes.

 

[On The Rocks]

5 in a row and now 1 GB.
That surprise trio of Hayes, Lux and Marte.
And mostly rock solid starting rotation!

 

[Rustoleum]

For a team full of fast guys, this has to be the worst baserunnng team I’ve ever seen. Just giving away outs.

To try to balance a negative observation with a positive one, 2 blown saves aside, the bullpen seems to be figuring itself out pretty mich and Mey looks good so far.

 

[heckmanm]

, the bullpen seems to be figuring itself out pretty mich and Mey looks good so far.

Please don't say anything about the starting pitching kthxbye

 

[Rustoleum]

Yeah, I think I’m done praising any aspect of this team, until they trick me by being good again for two series (before scoring 4 runs for the whole month of July).

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

The Cubs have a top three offense in all of MLB. Andrew Abbott went through the lineup like a buzzsaw.

Today's game was the best pitched against the Cubs that I have seen all year.

 

[On The Rocks]

What are we doing with Matt McLain? Is he in the line up just for his defense? I haven't had the chance to sit through an entire game in a couple of weeks, is he making good contact?
Is he injured? Does he need to go down and get some confidence? Makes me sad. I was so excited for his comeback this Spring!

 

[shuke]

Did I actually watch a complete game tonight???

 

[trogg78]

Did I actually watch a complete game tonight???

Did they win a one run game too? We must be dreaming.

 

[On The Rocks]

Did I actually watch a complete game tonight???

Dropped his ERA down to 1.87. Pretty impressive performance by Abbott! And a GREAT grab by Fraley!