2019 Reds Thread

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More on Robinson

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25946...er-dies-83

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Bad news on obtaining Realmuto.   Phillies got him.  DANG

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25945...to-marlins

In a way I'm glad because Reds are keeping their jewels for the future.

[ScarletHayes]

Haven't been this pumped about the Reds in quite a while.

That's life that's what people say
You're riding high in April
Shot down in May

That's been the routine the last few years.  Hopefully we can keep it interesting til the AS break and beyond this year.

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Haven't been this pumped about the Reds in quite a while.

That's life that's what people say
You're riding high in April
Shot down in May

That's been the routine the last few years.  Hopefully we can keep it interesting til the AS break and beyond this year.

Injuries wrecked them couple times, bad trades others, and poor management.  Watch for Puig to have monster year and wood to win 15 games.   Also getting rid of Bailey will make a huge difference in clubhouse along with the new staff

[Chris Hansen]

Bailey was worthless, dude got paid millions essentially for throwing that no-hitter a few years back. Couldn't stay healthy and when he was healthy, he was never worth the money. Goodbye. Offense should be fun to watch. Hopefully Votto stays healthy and has another good year and Puig comes out blasting. I think Bell will be a good manager, family has a long history in the MLB. Nevertheless, the NL Central remains one of the toughest divisions.

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I looked up Puig's stats. Are people really excited over a guy who has a lifetime batting average of .279? To be fair, he did hit .267 last year up from his .263 the past two seasons.

[Hightop77]

Frank Robinson in dying today was a real heart breaker.  LOVED this guy although he was traded before I got into Reds as young lad.   He broke my heart in 1970 with Orioles in beating the Reds in the world series.   Reds had great OF with him and Vada Pinson back in mid 60s

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...fr02.shtml

That was the time frame when I was a kid that we would go to Crosley and take in a game.  Who was the other outfielder then, Tommy Harper?

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I looked up Puig's stats. Are people really excited over a guy who has a lifetime batting average of .279? To be fair, he did hit .267 last year up from his .263 the past two seasons.

Absolutely.   Look at George Fosters stats before he found his way off the bench in SF and onto the Reds team in 1972.  Puig has power and RBI ability and with the already potent offense he and Kemp will help tremendously.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ya01.shtml

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Frank Robinson in dying today was a real heart breaker.  LOVED this guy although he was traded before I got into Reds as young lad.   He broke my heart in 1970 with Orioles in beating the Reds in the world series.   Reds had great OF with him and Vada Pinson back in mid 60s

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...fr02.shtml

That was the time frame when I was a kid that we would go to Crosley and take in a game.  Who was the other outfielder then, Tommy Harper?

Wally Post in early 60s.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...wa01.shtml

Harper and then Rose would transition.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...to01.shtml

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...pe01.shtml

Essentially Pinson and Robinson were the best two OFers

[lrrps21]

George Foster left SF after a grand total of 24 at bats.  He had one good season (1977) and was a poor hitter the majority of time in Cincinnati.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ge01.shtml


This Puig guy seems to be getting worse as seasons go on. Will he hit .345 this year or his usual .260's?

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George Foster left SF after a grand total of 24 at bats.  He had one good season (1977) and was a poor hitter the majority of time in Cincinnati.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ge01.shtml


This Puig guy seems to be getting worse as seasons go on. Will he hit .345 this year or his usual .260's?

He won't hit 345.  He will hit mucho HRs and drive in many runs.  Reds will have top 5 NL offense  this year.

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George Foster left SF after a grand total of 24 at bats.  He had one good season (1977) and was a poor hitter the majority of time in Cincinnati.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ge01.shtml


This Puig guy seems to be getting worse as seasons go on. Will he hit .345 this year or his usual .260's?

He won't hit 345.  He will hit mucho HRs and drive in many runs.  Reds will have top 5 NL offense  this year.

If Puig hits 35+ HR's he is worth the effort. I hope he does well. I want the Reds in contention to push the Cardinals.

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George Foster left SF after a grand total of 24 at bats.  He had one good season (1977) and was a poor hitter the majority of time in Cincinnati.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ge01.shtml


This Puig guy seems to be getting worse as seasons go on. Will he hit .345 this year or his usual .260's?

He won't hit 345.  He will hit mucho HRs and drive in many runs.  Reds will have top 5 NL offense  this year.

If Puig hits 35+ HR's he is worth the effort. I hope he does well. I want the Reds in contention to push the Cardinals.

Cards are going to be VERY good this year.   Reds will challenge them well.  The NL is a tough division, one of the top in baseball with Cubs and Cards and Brewers being strong.  Pirates have some pitching but they lost some players too.  They will be good.  Like to see Reds pick up Josh Harrison
https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...jo05.shtml

I look for Nick Senzel to get shot at CF.  He will be an upgrade offensively over Billy Hamilton but he won't be as good as him on defense.
Senzel will struggle a bit but in his rookie year this summer he should progress into a fine player.

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Summary on Reds busy winter dealings.

https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-sprin...-303647226

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The Royals signed Homer Bailey to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Heâ€s spent his entire career with the Reds.

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Predicting the opening day roster:

https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-openi...-303763502