08-10-2023, 09:09 PM
(08-10-2023, 05:45 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I think our team has a lot of potential, but most of it is still unrealized. That's a tricky situation to be in going into an off season. Do you believe in your young stars to take another step? Do you surround them with veteran help, at the risk of having to sit talented youngsters?
Whatever they decide to do, I hope it works out for us next year like it did the Orioles this year.
When in doubt, go with youth. Yes it is working for Baltimore, but it has worked for Tampa even more for years as they finish high with half the payroll of New York, Boston or Toronto in a league I would hate to see Cincinnati try to compete in.
Now when Reds have added a veteran player on the cheap such as Tony Fernandez or Scooter Gennett, sure. However what Reds paid to bring in The Moose was insane, plus Reds already had high paid Votto at First and Suarez at Third. What Reds paid The Moose hurt this team, and Reds are still paying him.
So when in doubt, go with youth, a move that has served Tampa well in keeping up with New York, Boston, Toronto on half the payroll in Tampa.
Reds have plenty of youth to go with. Again, if they can add a good veteran on the cheap, fine. Just no more Moose type moves.
Moose type moves have forced Reds to let go of good young pitchers and hitters. I would hate to see Hunter Greene or De La Cruz shoot off to Yankees or Dodgers because Reds continue to make Moose type high paid additions.
1968 Bengal Fan
