THE DUKE Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 Aaaaaand the novelty of spring training has worn off and i'm just waiting until real games start now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I won't have my focus on baseball until hockey is over. Right now, that, college basketball and my kids' sports are all I have time for. Also, I am shocked Trevor Bauer has won me over. https://www.bardown.com/trevor-bauer-was-calling-out-his-own-pitches-in-order-to-troll-the-astros-1.1451662 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Beck Bristow said: I won't have my focus on baseball until hockey is over. Right now, that, college basketball and my kids' sports are all I have time for. Also, I am shocked Trevor Bauer has won me over. https://www.bardown.com/trevor-bauer-was-calling-out-his-own-pitches-in-order-to-troll-the-astros-1.1451662 I'm always drowned by my kids sports, you just find the time when you can. College basketball will hold me over through this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Senzel is back in games, and Geno is expected back by the end of this week. Good to see them in the lineup and hopefully both are ready for opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Both earlier than I expected. We have some depth, so they don't have to rush back, but they are pretty important to our success this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 This could be the end of pitcher at bats, but at least the Reds are actually in a position to benefit this year with Moose, Suarez, Votto, Castellanos, and Winker all looking for at bats between 1B, 2B, 3B, and LF. Maybe throw Senzel in that mix if they want Shogo to play some CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 The Reds took Austin Hendrick, a high school RF from Pennsylvania. Very reminiscent of the Jay Bruce pick, might have the best power in the draft, strong arm, good athlete, question is how much he'll hit. I like the pick because it's an upside pick and a lefty to boot. I hope we get another power hitting prep guy today to groom at 1B to take over for Votto in 4 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 I'm curious to see if the Reds make an attempt to keep Bauer after this year. Bauer's stated desire of going on one year deals for the rest of his career (if true) actually helps a small market try to keep a top pitcher as they aren't tied to a mega contract for 6-7-8 years, so if they have to overpay for a year at $25 million or something, it doesn't cripple an entire competitive window. Gray, Castillo, and Bauer can pitch with anyone when they are on, and if the Reds aneminc offense can come to life just a little bit, weirder things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I assume they will try, but i don't see a discount happening and clubs with more money will be just as motivated to make a one year deal for a massive amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, THE DUKE said: I'm curious to see if the Reds make an attempt to keep Bauer after this year. Bauer's stated desire of going on one year deals for the rest of his career (if true) actually helps a small market try to keep a top pitcher as they aren't tied to a mega contract for 6-7-8 years, so if they have to overpay for a year at $25 million or something, it doesn't cripple an entire competitive window. Gray, Castillo, and Bauer can pitch with anyone when they are on, and if the Reds aneminc offense can come to life just a little bit, weirder things have happened. You are definitely a scary team in that first round especially. The offense only needs to do a little bit to win 2 of 3 with Bauer/Castillo/Gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 43 minutes ago, Beck Bristow said: I assume they will try, but i don't see a discount happening and clubs with more money will be just as motivated to make a one year deal for a massive amount. You're probably right, but hopefully it helps this is where he is at now and is fairly comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Man, losing like that with that much offensive incompetence just rips the guys out of you as a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Very rough. Hopefully the offense gets on track today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 We gave Bauer the qualifying offer, and given that he might be the top FA this offseason, that's a good call. I'd be perfectly happy to re-sign him, but if the obvious happens and we're outbid, we're at least getting a first round pick back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Yeah, probably the right move for the Reds to not give Bauer 2 years, $85 million, and we at least get the comp pick. He was fun to watch in 2020 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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