IUFLA Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 What ESPN talking heads think the Cubs will do at the deadline Color me skeptical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, IUFLA said: What ESPN talking heads think the Cubs will do at the deadline Color me skeptical... Really tough call on what to do because despite our leading the NL Central this team isn't on the Dodgers level. Or honestly most of those teams mentioned in the article. Depending on day part of me says trade Bryant and Kimbrel for massive haul.....and another part of me says we should be adding a starter and find another outfield bat and make a run at playoffs. If we just didn't dump Darvish the decision would be so much easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 20 minutes ago, IUFLA said: What ESPN talking heads think the Cubs will do at the deadline Color me skeptical... Crane Kenney was just on radio and said Cubs will definitely lose money this year even with full attendance starting Friday. He quickly added money won't be a factor in midseason moves. Haha. Tell me another funny one Crane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Jesse Winker becomes the 1st Red in franchise history to have 2-3 HR games in the same season. PS @IU Scott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted June 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Seeking6 said: All I know is he's earned every day playing time. We haven't seen a kid do this since Schwarber in 2015 when he was called up. Happ can take a seat or just be a starter for when the other guys need a rest. Wisdom isn't exactly a kid. Saw somewhere where he is 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted June 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Crane Kenney was just on radio and said Cubs will definitely lose money this year even with full attendance starting Friday. He quickly added money won't be a factor in midseason moves. Haha. Tell me another funny one Crane. I don't see how teams actually lose money, at least not significant money, with the TV revenue being what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted June 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) OK gents. You have been promoted to the GM of your favorite team. What do you change? Whether it be lineup, trade, coaching staff, uniforms, or concessions. And, be specific. Don't just say "I would trade for Babe Ruth". What are you giving up to acquire the Bambino? And, is it realistically something the Yankees would have accepted had Ruth actually still been playing at peak level. Edited June 8, 2021 by 5fouls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Since I started this new job I have listened to a lot of Reds games. During the Cardinal series they hit 8 Red batters and Jeff Brantley think it is time for the Reds pitchers to do something about it. For the season the Cardinals pitchers had hit 14 Reds batters. Brantley wants the Reds pitchers to stand up for their teammates Edited June 8, 2021 by IU Scott 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 50 minutes ago, 5fouls said: OK gents. You have been promoted to the GM of your favorite team. What do you change? Whether it be lineup, trade, coaching staff, uniforms, or concessions. And, be specific. Don't just say "I would trade for Babe Ruth". What are you giving up to acquire the Bambino? And, is it realistically something the Yankees would have accepted had Ruth actually still been playing at peak level. I like for the Reds to put Antone in the starting rotation. I would like for Bell to learn how to handle his pitching staff. Don't know what names but the Reds have to go out and get at least 2 or 3 relievers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 9 hours ago, 5fouls said: OK gents. You have been promoted to the GM of your favorite team. What do you change? Whether it be lineup, trade, coaching staff, uniforms, or concessions. And, be specific. Don't just say "I would trade for Babe Ruth". What are you giving up to acquire the Bambino? And, is it realistically something the Yankees would have accepted had Ruth actually still been playing at peak level. The Reds glaring weakness is their bullpen. I would use Naquin, Aquino, and Senzel to acquire such needed arms. *-My GM wizardry only applies if Cincy remains in the race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 13 hours ago, 5fouls said: Wisdom isn't exactly a kid. Saw somewhere where he is 29. My apologies. I'll just say let Roy Hobbs have a chance over a guy like Happ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Per CBS... Padres interested in Rangers' Joey Gallo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 5:37 PM, 5fouls said: Wisdom isn't exactly a kid. Saw somewhere where he is 29. They're all kids to me 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, IUFLA said: They're all kids to me 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Since the Cubs decided to say it's ok to lose out West all I got until Friday is Let's Go Reds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, 5fouls said: OK gents. You have been promoted to the GM of your favorite team. What do you change? Whether it be lineup, trade, coaching staff, uniforms, or concessions. And, be specific. Don't just say "I would trade for Babe Ruth". What are you giving up to acquire the Bambino? And, is it realistically something the Yankees would have accepted had Ruth actually still been playing at peak level. I wouldn't have traded Darvish for starters... Edited June 8, 2021 by IUFLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 How in the world is Milwaukee in first place with a NL worst .211 batting average. Also the Refs lead the NL and 4th in baseball with a .249 average. What is pathetic is that .249 is one of the top averages in baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Bad new for the Reds with Sonny Gray leaving with an injury in the 4tj inning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Typical Reds bullpen gave up a homer to the first batter he faced. Game tied at 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Brewers take a 2-1 lead by getting two walks to wild picked and grounding into a DP. How the front office went into ye season with this bullpen is inexcusable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: I wouldn't have traded Darvish for starters... That and a few other things. For starters. Act like a large market team instead of trying to figure out why the cost overruns for your Wrigleyville developments are impacting payroll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Reds lose 5-1 and the main difference was the bullpen. Brewers Bullpen- 3.2 IP, 0 runs, 1 hit, 3 walks. Refs Bullpen- 6IP, 5 runs, 6 hits, 7 walks, 2 intentional walks. Also Bell messed with a win streak by changing the lineup with bringing Votto back into the lineup and not starting Naquin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 6 hours ago, IU Scott said: Reds lose 5-1 and the main difference was the bullpen. Brewers Bullpen- 3.2 IP, 0 runs, 1 hit, 3 walks. Refs Bullpen- 6IP, 5 runs, 6 hits, 7 walks, 2 intentional walks. Also Bell messed with a win streak by changing the lineup with bringing Votto back into the lineup and not starting Naquin. The bullpen is a given but you aren't going to win a bunch of games scoring 1 run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Nice piece here for Reds fans: https://700wlw.iheart.com/alternate/amp/2021-06-07-reds-hey-ownership-your-move/?__twitter_impression=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Wisdom goes deep again. First player in modern era to have 8 home runs in first 36 plate appearances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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