07-13-2019, 05:22 PM
(07-11-2019, 04:39 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I think the Reds may buy AND sell if the price is right. I think two players in Gennett and Roark are on the block. Roark would maybe get some decent players in return. I think the Reds will keep Puig beyond this year if the price is right. I think they extend iggy (ss) and maybe Dietrich if they do not over charge. Senzel is doing well in CF but if Gennett is moved, he could go back to 2nd base. Hated to see Gennett's injury and I think it may cost him a lucrative contract, at least with the Reds.
Although Roark has been slightly better than Gray this year, I cannot see the Reds extending his contract. But I have been wrong before (See Castillo "meh"). Wood, if healthy, can be better than Roark and if he pitches this year well, I could see the team extending him for another year (prove me) contract. Reds need to find someone to replace Mahle.
Mahle isn’t that bad. He’s the weakest link in the rotation but is better than most teams number 4 and 5 starters. His ERA is under 4.5 and he has a .9 WAR. He strikes out 9.5 per 9 while only walking 2.5 per 9. The Reds haven’t scored Runs when he pitches. He does give up too many Home Runs at just under 2 per 9 but he’s cheap and that matters to teams that won’t spend much on payroll. He usually keeps you in games and that matters playing in that ballpark when the balls are obviously juiced.
