Did Cleveland rob the Reds?

[*psychdoctor*]

(09-01-2019, 07:21 PM)Circleville Guy Wrote: The thing is that he has only hurt his team. I hope that he hasn’t caused himself a worse injury that will follow him into next year because of pitching while hurt. It’s strictly about numbers for me. If he will cost 15-18 million next year then I wonder if it would be better to go in another direction. That’s nothing against Bauer, I’m that way about all of the players. Sometimes fans get too sentimental with players, Votto being a great example. It’s will be another 4th or 5th place finish next year if Votto and Bauer have similar years next year, given that they will make over 40 Mil. between the two.

For Bauer to have any trade value, he would have to demonstrate he is healthy and pitch well at start of next season.  Maybe the Reds could at the very least offer Bauer a QO for which he may turn down and the Reds get compensatory pick.  Depends on Reds status next year.  Mahle pitched well this last game.  I think Disco has done better but is inconsistent.  Gray, Castillo, Disco, Mahle is not enough.  Gausman has some issues but could get a long look at SP next year.  Bauer, if healthy and true to his form, could take the Reds over the top but the problem is lack of closer and Bullpen.  

Votto is not going anywhere.  Sad.  Great guy, but bad contract.  I would love to dump his contract but unless he bounces back next year, probably will retire as a Red.    

Bauer is 28 years of age will be only 29 in January.  Ace potential.  Puig would have cost similar to Bauer.  I really liked the energy Puig brings but I also liked Gennett.  At least Bauer is a Red for another year, Puig had a year option from what I understand which at the time I did not know.  

I think if the Reds finish 3-5th next year, they will go into full rebuild mode.  This means trading Castillo for prospects.  Sad really.