Jonathan India

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I expect to see Barrero to be either at short or cf next year. He'll start hitting with more playing time. His defense is second to none so there is that. I believe it's a mistake to hold him back for Farmer at short. For that matter I think Farmer could potentially be Votto's replacement if he falls off the cliff. At the very least he can play 3rd if Suarez and Moose crap the bed again.
3rd is a piss poor position for the team. Suarez is OK defensively and can hit for power, but average? He was terrible last year and Moose was all but useless. I think India has 2nd locked down as long as he keeps hitting and at some point they're going to have to find a good hitting 1st baseman to replace Votto. So far though I see no real need to put him on the shelf unless he just falls off the cliff permanently..
OF? I can see Wink, one or more of the three of Senzel, Naquin or Barrero if he works out in CF..otherwise he needs to be at short and quit with the idea of putting him in CF...for that matter I hate what they've done with Senzel since he's been with the team.. I'm not sure that Castillano opts out or not. he seems to really like Cincinnati. We shall see though. I think it'll depend on what the front office is willing to do to pay for a good bullpen and perhaps another starter for the rotation. He can always play out the contract as is and go FA the following season. he'll still be in demand in 2023..
The pen definitely needs an overhaul top to bottom..
More later as the off season progresses or not..