flash
Ted Kluszewski
Posts: 703
|
Post by flash on Feb 15, 2023 12:41:21 GMT -5
I think they can. The acquisition of Larson might be the most significant of the off-season. He looks like he might have both power and speed. I don't know much about him though. I see an outfield of Friel, Fairchild and Larson. I don't see Fraley or Myers as really having much impact.
I would like to see the Reds try Senzel at first and leave Votto in the DH spot. If Senzel is the infielder that many say he is then first base should not be that hard for him. India will be at second, and hopefully he will not get hurt. Shortstop and third are complete unknowns at his point. I do not think Barrerro is the answer to anything. He can't hit. The top three in the rotation are great, but someone will need to step up for the other two slots. The bullpen has to get better if the Reds are to be competive.
If the Reds are not competitive Bell will be fired. If they lose ninety games Bell will be gone and I believe Larkin will take his place.
The new rules will affect Votto the most. He doesn't like to stay in the box.
|
|
|
Post by schellis on Feb 15, 2023 14:16:24 GMT -5
I think they can. The acquisition of Larson might be the most significant of the off-season. He looks like he might have both power and speed. I don't know much about him though. I see an outfield of Friel, Fairchild and Larson. I don't see Fraley or Myers as really having much impact. I would like to see the Reds try Senzel at first and leave Votto in the DH spot. If Senzel is the infielder that many say he is then first base should not be that hard for him. India will be at second, and hopefully he will not get hurt. Shortstop and third are complete unknowns at his point. I do not think Barrerro is the answer to anything. He can't hit. The top three in the rotation are great, but someone will need to step up for the other two slots. The bullpen has to get better if the Reds are to be competive. If the Reds are not competitive Bell will be fired. If they lose ninety games Bell will be gone and I believe Larkin will take his place. The new rules will affect Votto the most. He doesn't like to stay in the box. I'm guessing you mean Will Benson.
|
|
|
Post by jbuck on Feb 16, 2023 12:26:37 GMT -5
5th lowest payroll. no chance....none....zero
|
|
|
Post by Knuckle3 on Feb 16, 2023 13:14:42 GMT -5
Competitive? Unless we find an unheralded Mickey Mantle floating around our farm system I'm just hoping we can avoid last place and keep our losses under 90. Think those are realistic goals.
|
|
|
Post by jeremiah on Feb 20, 2023 12:12:15 GMT -5
Competitive? Unless we find an unheralded Mickey Mantle floating around our farm system I'm just hoping we can avoid last place and keep our losses under 90. Think those are realistic goals. I would agree with that for this year. Losses under 90 being realistic. Optimistic to me is just over .500
|
|