08-02-2023, 11:40 AM
Now that the TD has passed, I can say I’m not disappointed whatsoever. I’m glad we didn’t give up future assets for a two-month rental SP who would either opt out at the end of the year (ERod), a 41-year old with an albatross contract replaces Votto’s contract with Verlander), a former Red who has never thrown THIS many innings before (Lorenzen) or sell the proverbial farm for Cease. I know some fans wanted more than Moll, but the prices were (and usually always are) too high for bruised fruit. The kids and The Chin have gotten us this far, may as well ride it out and see what we need going into the offseason.
Now, if they don’t spend $$$ this offseason I will be very, VERY disappointed. Pay Votto his 8million to retire. Spend on a MOR pitcher, preferably a RHP, we already have Abbot, Williamson, and Lodolo(?). Adding another righty should be a priority. If no FA RH SP is signed, then go the trade route. Prices won’t be as high as they are in-season and maybe we can hammer out a deal with someone or get into a multi-team trade?
Now, if they don’t spend $$$ this offseason I will be very, VERY disappointed. Pay Votto his 8million to retire. Spend on a MOR pitcher, preferably a RHP, we already have Abbot, Williamson, and Lodolo(?). Adding another righty should be a priority. If no FA RH SP is signed, then go the trade route. Prices won’t be as high as they are in-season and maybe we can hammer out a deal with someone or get into a multi-team trade?
