IU Scott Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I know reading the Redszone the last few weeks and some don't like that is not a good defensive OF but I will take that bat anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I know reading the Redszone the last few weeks and some don't like that is not a good defensive OF but I will take that bat anytime. And a guy who absolutely loves playing baseball, being at the yard,etc.....2 weeks after he got to Cubs last season on an off day he had a picnic with family in CF because he loves everything about baseball, ballparks,etc.... Huge huge get for Reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I know reading the Redszone the last few weeks and some don't like that is not a good defensive OF but I will take that bat anytime. Those boys over there are "WAY' to caught up in analytics. They all think they are Billy Beane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I know reading the Redszone the last few weeks and some don't like that is not a good defensive OF but I will take that bat anytime. To me that doesn't matter much. Shots to RF at that park are either routine or home runs. Plus he can play 3rd if you ever need it. Cubs have been looking down at the Central for 5 seasons. No we are either looking sideways or up to 3 teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: And a guy who absolutely loves playing baseball, being at the yard,etc.....2 weeks after he got to Cubs last season on an off day he had a picnic with family in CF because he loves everything about baseball, ballparks,etc.... Huge huge get for Reds. TY. And I would say that the balance of power just made a big shift in the NL Central. The Reds definitely appear to be serious about contending this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 minute ago, rico said: TY. And I would say that the balance of power just made a big shift in the NL Central. The Reds definitely appear to be serious about contending this year. Just read contract terms. Odd that he can opt out after 1st year. Maybe that's what it took to get the deal done. Either way....Reds front office sees the team can compete and win the division with these moves. Strong pitching....add bats like this. Could be a very entertaining NL Central this year. Much like the Big 10. No easy games because you'll have 60 vs Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Well, I don't want to trade Senzel. But I see Cincy as having plenty of trade chips for whatever they feel is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, rico said: Those boys over there are "WAY' to caught up in analytics. They all think they are Billy Beane. yes they are, I have never posted on there but do like reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 As of right now this could be the Reds lineup 1) CF can't spell the Japanese players name 2) 1B Votto 3) 3B Suarez 4) 2B Moose 5) RF Costalennos 6) LF Aquino 7) SS Galvis 80 C Barnhardt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, IU Scott said: yes they are, I have never posted on there but do like reading it. Yeah, I read their stuff and get confused! But it does make me think a tad about defensive metrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, IU Scott said: As of right now this could be the Reds lineup 1) CF can't spell the Japanese players name 2) 1B Votto 3) 3B Suarez 4) 2B Moose 5) RF Costalennos 6) LF Aquino 7) SS Galvis 80 C Barnhardt Just call the Japanese player Shogo...and I think Castellanos will be in LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, rico said: Just call the Japanese player Shogo...and I think Castellanos will be in LF Probably right and to me if Senzel is not in the starting lineup I would package him to get a top SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, IU Scott said: Probably right and to me if Senzel is not in the starting lineup I would package him to get a top SS I would play Senzel at SS...that is what he came up as... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 minute ago, rico said: I would play Senzel at SS...that is what he came up as... Be worth the try but man they have switched him all over the place. I thought coming out of UT he was a 3B. Also the reason I put Costallanos in RF is that it seems like the easier field to play at GABP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: Be worth the try but man they have switched him all over the place. I thought coming out of UT he was a 3B. Also the reason I put Costallanos in RF is that it seems like the easier field to play at GABP. Keep in mind that Suarez can play SS...Moose to 3rd...Senzel to 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, rico said: Keep in mind that Suarez can play SS...Moose to 3rd...Senzel to 2nd. Probably won't be the best defensive team but should score a lot of runs. With the starting rotation and this offense we could win the Central this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 And the Reds DFA Jose Siri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Cubs supposedly trying to sign former Red Scooter Gennett... Hoping for a bounce back year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Cubs supposedly trying to sign former Red Scooter Gennett... Hoping for a bounce back year? Saw this online and thought it was funny. Cubs are hoping for 2018 of Scooter, 2017 version of Souza, 2016 version of Morrow, and 2015 verson of Kimbrel.. I'm all for trying to get things on the cheap or find guys who might just need a change of scenery but I don't know. Nothing to offer new on my end. Disappointed in this entire off season so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Cubs supposedly trying to sign former Red Scooter Gennett... Hoping for a bounce back year? Cubs give up on Nico Hoerner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, rico said: Cubs give up on Nico Hoerner? Nope! I think we have 23 players trying out for 2nd base headed into spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Nope! I think we have 23 players trying out for 2nd base headed into spring. Then why on God's green Earth, considering the Cubs have salary issues, would Theo go out and get a veteran second baseman? No offense to Scooter, but geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, rico said: Then why on God's green Earth, considering the Cubs have salary issues, would Theo go out and get a veteran second baseman? No offense to Scooter, but geez. Pure speculation on my part but Theo is trying to find a blend or mix of energetic youth (Baez, Contreras,etc....) to match with vets who know and understand what it means to bring it every day in terms of preparation/execution i.e. doing the little things like a sac fly or moving the runner. There's a reason he went after Castellanos last year...but I think the biggest thing is Theo is pissed. He's pissed at a few of these guys and he's going to bring in as many players as they can to find the best core 8. Speaking of Castellanos. He actually has 2 opt out clauses after 20 and 21. Just my hunch but this won't be the last time Theo tries to bring him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: Saw this online and thought it was funny. Cubs are hoping for 2018 of Scooter, 2017 version of Souza, 2016 version of Morrow, and 2015 verson of Kimbrel.. I'm all for trying to get things on the cheap or find guys who might just need a change of scenery but I don't know. Nothing to offer new on my end. Disappointed in this entire off season so far. If it weren't for Theo, these guys might be sitting in a bar listening to Springsteen's "Glory Days" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Pure speculation on my part but Theo is trying to find a blend or mix of energetic youth (Baez, Contreras,etc....) to match with vets who know and understand what it means to bring it every day in terms of preparation/execution i.e. doing the little things like a sac fly or moving the runner. There's a reason he went after Castellanos last year...but I think the biggest thing is Theo is pissed. He's pissed at a few of these guys and he's going to bring in as many players as they can to find the best core 8. Speaking of Castellanos. He actually has 2 opt out clauses after 20 and 21. Just my hunch but this won't be the last time Theo tries to bring him in. I did not like having that opt out after one year because more than likely e will test free agency after next year. So if I am the Reds I would be hesitant to trade some of the excess OF's just in case he leaves after this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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