Reds Hire New Hitting Coach

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(10-25-2019, 01:30 AM)Circleville Guy Wrote: Do you have an extra Bengals Bag that I can wear for Sunday? Haha.. So, I agree with some of what you say and disagree with others. Not knowing for sure is what makes it fun. I do agree with moving Senzel to second though I’d be shocked if he ever gets mentioned for the HOF. I also agree with adding another power bat in the OF, hopefully a LH hitter. I’d leave Suarez at 3B, he’s found his comfort zone. I’d also try to bring Iglesias back to SS on a 2 year deal. Our current Catcher tandem has been middle of the league, I just don’t see Grandal putting up enough numbers to justify that big money difference. I’d rather sign an actual closer or a LH starting pitcher with that money.... or trade for it. Obviously, they need a couple more relievers. Another thing that bothers me is that the Reds still don’t have a real leadoff hitter.... I really wish that they could find 2 outfields and give up on Winker. He doesn’t hit for power, doesn’t field that well and isn’t fast. If he’s not gonna put up huge OBP numbers then he’s a waste. The team needs several key adds to compete. I’m also not big on Bauer. I don’t think he’ll be worth the 15-18 Mil that he will make. All just opinions but they have a lot of work to do.

Oh, the Suarez move/add Rendon was absolutely a total wild card pipe dream.  Mostly just getting greedy and salivating at the thought of the bats we'd have in the IF.  I know there's no way that one happens.

I agree about Iglesias.  His glove was really nice, and he was clutch at many instances.  If you can sign him to a shorter deal at his age for the right money, Id say do it.  Like you said,  keeping some money and investing it more heavily in others areas of dire need.  Im not sold on Bauer yet either. Very mercurial on the mound.