Reds May 2024 thread

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(05-16-2024, 05:26 PM)samhain Wrote: The fight has gone completely out of them.  It's really heartbreaking to watch.  They made a reputation on never, ever quitting no matter what.  Now they look like they just want to get on the plane to the LA and get it over with.

Bell is a problem, no doubt.  He's not going anywhere IMO.  The Bell family is fairly tight with the ownership group.  If anything they will "promote" Bell to a front office position when the season ends.  I'd be absolutely shocked if they canned him mid-season, especially this early and with the injuries they've suffered.  Gonna be next to impossible to dig out of this hole though.

The record isn't necessarily a death sentence.  The lineup as currently constructed is.  Hurtibise, Cappel, and Ford being guys that are getting regular playing time alongside Espinal doesn't scream playoff contention.  

Unrelated and petty: I think Marte should pay a steep price for his stupidity with the organization.  Yeah, it's not likely, but he really hurt them with his decision making.  Would he make them that much better?  Who knows?  He's the only relevant guy missing that has a self-inflicted absence.  I really can't stand the guy at this point.  I'd ship his ass out of town the second he regained an ounce of value.

Agree on both points. 

It's sad what this once exciting team has deteriorated to. And no it's not all Bell's fault, but IMHO his managing skills are very lacking. 

After this Dodgers series the outlook for the season is going to be pretty damn bleak, I'd say. We may get no-no'd tonight.