09-09-2018, 12:37 PM
(09-08-2018, 11:43 PM)samhain Wrote: That rotation ain't gonna fly and everyone knows it. They have to go out and sign a top end starter, maybe two, before they can even start talking about hoping for anything.
I have a feeling Harvey will be re-signed. I can't imagine why they wouldn't trade him for something, anything otherwise. He and one other need to come in for this team to be serious about anything.
I'm not trying to be a downer. I think they actually realize this and will be active in trying to acquire pitching this offseason. If they don't, we'll have more of the last 4 years next season.
I'm all for signing a #1, but I don't see any hitting the market that the Reds can afford. They just missed their first chance at trading for one, it will be tougher this winter when most teams are optimistic about the upcoming season.
I still think Castillo has good enough stuff to be a #2 minimum. Agree on Harvey, I think he gives the team a discount because he likes being in Cincy. Current projection for next year's rotation would be:
Disco
Castillo
Harvey
Romano
Mahle
