Reds July Game Thread 2024

[kevin]

Tampa again shows me why I wish Cincinnati would use Tampa blueprint.  Tampa just doesn't get into contracts like Reds did with Votto or Moose.  OK, Votto was an MVP when Reds made the 10 year, no trade, big money contract.  Moose however should have never got the contract he was given, not by Cincinnati anyway.  If Cincinnati could be a little more money wise like Tampa.  So Tampa won series from Cincinnati, but Tampa year after year is right up there with Yankees and Red Sox at far less the payroll.  They don't go out and blow their money on Moose Type contracts.  Rays became real good under Joe Maddon before he went to Chicago and won first World Series in 100 years for Cubs. However Rays stayed a good team using the same blueprint of Pitching, Defense, Minor Leagues, and don't make stupid expensive contracts. Don't write checks that your butt can't cover. Cincinnati and Tampa are not NY or LA, so don't try to spend money like them, because you just can't.  Tampa figured that out, and they have good teams on less payroll.