As a Lifelong Cincinnati Reds Fan, I NEVER Though in a Million Years I'd Say This ...

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(03-21-2022, 05:43 PM)Science Friction Wrote: I don't think I've ever gone into a baseball season with less optimism for my team and into a football season with more optimism for my team. I've always felt Cincy was a baseball town but with the way the Bengals and Reds are trending that may change before long.

Anyone else a huge Reds' fan as well?

I grew up with the Big Red Machine, but the 1990 team was my favorite.  I love the Reds and I love going to games...awesome stadium and surrounding areas.

However, I never have ANY hope that the Reds will contend for a World Series.  None.

Baseball is a mess and has next to no competitive balance.  

The reason the Reds have such a following and Cincy HAS been a baseball town is because they WON.  It has been over 30 years since they won anything and the recent success of the Bengals and how the city responded has shown you how starving this town has been for success.  

The Reds will again be a non-factor.  The Bengals are hot and have an amazing and fun leader in Burrow.  

The Bengals have nearly sold out the stadium with season tickets.  This is NOW a football town, and I doubt it ever returns to baseball.