06-26-2024, 05:23 PM
(06-26-2024, 05:05 PM)Timanky12 Wrote: The Reds will probably need 86 wins to make the playoffs. That means they need to go 49-32, a .597 clip the rest of the way.
Good luck with that math problem.
Time for a fire sale, including players, coaches and management.
Yeah, it's fun to think about a wild card and whatnot, but that's not the reality. This team might have some nice young talent, but they're not showing an ability to endure the demands of a 162 game season.
The smart move here is to keep building for the future. it's unexciting to say that major moves are unlikely to happen, but patience is probably the best prescription for now. Unfortunately, it's hard to ask a fanbase as fed-up as the one in Cincinnati to wait yet another year. Big in-season moves just don't make a ton of sense right now.
I am firmly in the fire Bell camp at this point. He can't do a lot to keep players healthy. What he can do is try to mitigate the careless play both on the base paths and in the field. This just looks like an undisciplined team right now. That's on the manager and culture. It's also likely good for a few wins if he could have prevented it.
My hope is that ownership realizes that half measures in the offseason aren't going to get it done. The lack of a RH power bat is inexcusable. It was also well within the budget. After a year of watching the young guys, they know what the roster lacks. Fix it before next spring and learn from mistakes.
