rico Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, IUFLA said: Both stood pat pretty much (like the Cubs) with no major moves besides both losing a bat (like the Cubs...Moustakas and Osuna)... But, you know me...it'll boil down to pitching...I'm not enamored with any of the pitching staffs in the NL Central...tight race... I am enamored by my Reds' staff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 The Disastros have shut down Verlander...for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 And this is useful info as well... https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/03/out-of-options-2020.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, rico said: The Disastros have shut down Verlander...for the time being. Oh, I have to use that on my neighbor, who says he's a "big" Astros fan...knows everything about them... Of course I told him I was always a fan of the Toy Cannon and he said, "They still shoot that thing off?" 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 As I mentioned yesterday, we went to the Houston Live Stock and Rodeo in the afternoon...the thing I was most struck by, was the appearance of The Astrodome...once "The 8th Wonder of the World." Made me feel a little older... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I see Senzel is getting some reps in now....Garcia has cooled off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 54 minutes ago, rico said: I see Senzel is getting some reps in now....Garcia has cooled off. It looks like Aquino is also struggling so I would not be surprise to see him start the year in the minors and Senzel starting in LF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, IU Scott said: It looks like Aquino is also struggling so I would not be surprise to see him start the year in the minors and Senzel starting in LF. What about Winker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, rico said: What about Winker? Forgot about him but not a big fan of his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Both Happ (spectacular) and Almora (good) have shown well in spring training... That's make for a crowded outfield with Sousa, Heyward, and Schwarber, which is a good thing...one or the other, or both in a platoon, might be able to offset the loss of Castellanos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Forgot about him but not a big fan of his LOL...I do believe the Reds are going to morph into the Maddon Cubs of the last few years. That is to say different line-ups game to game/daily. I will leave Aquino out of the equation, as I believe he will be sent down, but 4 starting OF's are on the roster. Castellanos, Senzel, Shogo, and Winker. I see Nicholas as the one that starts everyday and the other 3 seeing time in the other 2 spots. With that being said Castellanos and Senzel both, can play IF. So the IF is just as much a juggling act up the middle or even at the hot corner with Geno being injured. I have no idea about pen either. Has Iggy returned to form? What is Strop's role? Mahle gonna be part of the bullpen equation? Lots of questions other than the starting rotation at this point. Opening day can't get here soon enough. BTW Scott, here is a nice piece on Garcia. Rather lengthy but very good. https://redsminorleagues.com/2020/03/04/comparing-jose-garcia-to-past-reds-shortstop-prospects/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Both Happ (spectacular) and Almora (good) have shown well in spring training... That's make for a crowded outfield with Sousa, Heyward, and Schwarber, which is a good thing...one or the other, or both in a platoon, might be able to offset the loss of Castellanos... Is Nico gonna be on the opening day roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Just now, rico said: Is Nico gonna be on the opening day roster? Depends on his in service time/free agency eligibility...😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Just now, IUFLA said: Depends on his in service time/free agency eligibility...😁 Cubs still watching their nickels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 minute ago, rico said: Cubs still watching their nickels? What was the old saying about Halas? "He throws nickels around like they're manhole covers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Ouch Cubs, Reds, and Yankees fans..... https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-farm-system-rankings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 2 hours ago, rico said: Ouch Cubs, Reds, and Yankees fans..... https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-farm-system-rankings Thinking the guy who put that article together is the same one who did the NET rankings..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Bonds feels like MLB has given him a "death sentence." Gee, Barry...you shoulda thought about that when you went on the juice...I guess it wasn't enough that you were already a player who had the skills to be a HOFer...you had to be the greatest of all time...how you can look an honorable man like Henry Aaron in the eye is beyond me... Reap what you sow, Hoss...Reap what you sow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Bonds feels like MLB has given him a "death sentence." Gee, Barry...you shoulda thought about that when you went on the juice...I guess it wasn't enough that you were already a player who had the skills to be a HOFer...you had to be the greatest of all time...how you can look an honorable man like Henry Aaron in the eye is beyond me... Reap what you sow, Hoss...Reap what you sow... Barry, Don't cry me a river. I bet your bank account is larger than mine. Wanna buy my autograph to help this poor guy out? Signed, Pete Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, rico said: Barry, Don't cry me a river. I bet your bank account is larger than mine. Wanna buy my autograph to help this poor guy out? Signed, Pete Rose You've hit 2 of my All-Time MLB A-Hole team with one fell swoop...good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 22 hours ago, IUFLA said: Both Happ (spectacular) and Almora (good) have shown well in spring training... That's make for a crowded outfield with Sousa, Heyward, and Schwarber, which is a good thing...one or the other, or both in a platoon, might be able to offset the loss of Castellanos... Hope they can finally put a season together because they are very close to Patterson and Pie status in my eyes. Lofty hype. Never delivered results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 MLB is to discuss the virus tomorrow. Appears that some venue changes might be coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 46 minutes ago, rico said: MLB is to discuss the virus tomorrow. Appears that some venue changes might be coming. Word is, if a player on another team is found to have the virus, someone in the Astros dugout will bang on a trashcan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Looks like MLB is going to suspend spring training per espn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, jv1972iu said: Looks like MLB is going to suspend spring training per espn. I also saw where they were delaying the start of the season by at least 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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