Seeking6 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 32 minutes ago, IUFLA said: The media sharks in Chicago are starting to circle Joe Maddon. My guess is that if the Cubs continue this downward spiral, he'll be gone before the end of July. The reports of locker room lethargy are particularly disturbing. We're definitely not getting our $6 million dollars worth this year. It's weird. The usual guys are certainly circling Maddon....but finally for the first time in years this group of players is getting more heat. Finally I say. Guys on the Score, Kap,etc...have finally started turning their narrative around and are saying they understand why Maddon is trying so many things. These players are lifeless, they make routine errors each night on paths, don't do the the little things whatsoever, can't hit with risp....I could go on and on. Had a buddy text me this idea just now. Maybe missing the playoffs isn't such a bad idea this year so it gives Theo time to build it back up while he's under contract. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I should also add this regarding Cubs. Much easier to get rid of one guy (Maddon) instead of a dozen or so players. I don't think anything is off the table at this point. Nor should it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 44 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I should also add this regarding Cubs. Much easier to get rid of one guy (Maddon) instead of a dozen or so players. I don't think anything is off the table at this point. Nor should it be. When they didn't offer Maddon a contract extension in the off season, I kinda thought he'd be on thin ice. Just an opinion here, but I think Maddon is much better with younger, unproven players. That's what I see from his Tampa days, and the early time with the Cubs. Some managers are like that. Some, like Joe Girardi (and that's not a "wish list" comment) are better with a veteran team. Whichever way it goes, someone, be it Maddon, a player, or a new face has to light a fire under this bunch. You can't just try to "turn it on" when you think you need to. Gotta be there every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, IUFLA said: When they didn't offer Maddon a contract extension in the off season, I kinda thought he'd be on thin ice. Just an opinion here, but I think Maddon is much better with younger, unproven players. That's what I see from his Tampa days, and the early time with the Cubs. Some managers are like that. Some, like Joe Girardi (and that's not a "wish list" comment) are better with a veteran team. Whichever way it goes, someone, be it Maddon, a player, or a new face has to light a fire under this bunch. You can't just try to "turn it on" when you think you need to. Gotta be there every day. Agree on all. Especially the turn it on part. Our core guys seem to think they can do that because in 16 they got out to the incredible start....basically played .500 ball for a few months and flipped it back on in September. Sports are just crazy. No way any reasonable fan could see us here 45 days ago. Makes you curious to see what the next 45 will bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 big come from behind win for the Reds last night winning 5-4 in 10. This ended on a strange play where Inglesias single to right and Puig went to 3rd but Yellich throw back in went wild and Puig scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, IU Scott said: big come from behind win for the Reds last night winning 5-4 in 10. This ended on a strange play where Inglesias single to right and Puig went to 3rd but Yellich throw back in went wild and Puig scored. What will it take for the Reds to not have such bad attendance? They play fun baseball and it was a bummer to see so few fans there to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: What will it take for the Reds to not have such bad attendance? Schedule the Cubs more often... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Schedule the Cubs more often... Lol or the Cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: What will it take for the Reds to not have such bad attendance? They play fun baseball and it was a bummer to see so few fans there to see it. 20 years of not having much success builds plenty of apathy....but this might be one of the better teams they've had in a looooong time. Does stink to see so few attend. On the flip side all my Cubs buddies are trying to unload tickets now for future dates to take advantage that there still is a resale market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: What will it take for the Reds to not have such bad attendance? They play fun baseball and it was a bummer to see so few fans there to see it. just play games on the weekends because they are well attended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said: What will it take for the Reds to not have such bad attendance? They play fun baseball and it was a bummer to see so few fans there to see it. Just win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Maddon's Mid-Year Meeting with the Players From the article: “It’s easy to say, ‘hey you guys are doing this wrong.’ You’ve got to absolutely give them some direction.” Not exactly Rocknesque... We'll see if it does any good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Maddon's Mid-Year Meeting with the Players From the article: “It’s easy to say, ‘hey you guys are doing this wrong.’ You’ve got to absolutely give them some direction.” Not exactly Rocknesque... We'll see if it does any good... I ship Russell out of Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 59 minutes ago, rico said: I ship Russell out of Chicago. I do too, especially with 2 middle infielders in the minors (Garcia AAA, and Hoerner AA, but just started rehabbing a fractured wrist) looking like they can play in The Show. I wouldn't put Schwarber or Almora out there, as the writer indicated, just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I do too, especially with 2 middle infielders in the minors (Garcia AAA, and Hoerner AA, but just started rehabbing a fractured wrist) looking like they can play in The Show. I wouldn't put Schwarber or Almora out there, as the writer indicated, just yet. Garcia got called up today. You'll love the lineup tonight. Contreras in RF, No Bryant, and Russell starting....haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Garcia got called up today. You'll love the lineup tonight. Contreras in RF, No Bryant, and Russell starting....haha Nice way to get out of a funk...wowsers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: Garcia got called up today. You'll love the lineup tonight. Contreras in RF, No Bryant, and Russell starting....haha Did Maddon pick his batting order out of a hat like Lasorda used to when the Dodgers were in a funk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 It wasn't too long ago that the NL Central was something like a cumulative 20 games over .500. It is now 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, 5fouls said: It wasn't too long ago that the NL Central was something like a cumulative 20 games over .500. It is now 2. Regardless, toughest division in baseball top to bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 32 minutes ago, rico said: Regardless, toughest division in baseball top to bottom. AL West has 4 teams at.500 or better. No other division in baseball can say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 22 hours ago, btownqb said: I'll be honest.. I'm a fair weather Reds fan. (Just enjoy the college game A LOT more)... but I enjoy Puig. 17 HRs 45 RBIs BA and OBP need to come up a little. He does have 13 SB this season (career high is 15). I just think he plays hard, I think he legitimately cares. Tonight.. 9th inning he tags from first on ball hit to center with 2 outs to get to 2nd. Then.. 11th inning he singles with 2 outs. Forces 3 throw overs.. Iglesias singles, Puig goes 1st to 3rd.. errant throw to cutoff, he hustles and scores. Love it. Game over Reds win. Btw I was typing this before the 11th inning play happened. Puig homers early. Then singles in the 7th and now has scored the last three runs for the Reds. He brings energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 30 minutes ago, btownqb said: Puig homers early. Then singles in the 7th and now has scored the last three runs for the Reds. He brings energy. Now he hits a first pitch sac fly to score the Reds third run of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Reds wins 3-0 with Sonny Gray going 8IP while only allowing 4 Hits with 12K's. It was the Reds 8th team shutout which is second best in the NL this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 And Kimbrel blows it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: Reds wins 3-0 with Sonny Gray going 8IP while only allowing 4 Hits with 12K's. It was the Reds 8th team shutout which is second best in the NL this season. Good to see Sonny having a good game. He couldn't do it in the bronx.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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