08-02-2024, 04:38 PM
(08-02-2024, 03:20 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Talk about a disappointing month for the Reds.
They went into the ASB with 8-5 in July and an overall record of 47-50.
Some (inc. myself) were expecting (or at least hoping) the Reds would get back to a winning record by the end of July, finally turning the corner as players came back healthy and the bats getting going again.
But damn, now actually 4 games under .500 and 5.5 games out of the WC.
On top of that, they made basically no positive moves to improve their team for this year.
I don't foresee them turning it on now for the last 2 months of the season.
At least Bell's squad isn't as bad as the Price years, but man I miss the Dusty Baker years.
I'm tired of hovering around .500 every year.
They gotta add a proven bat this offseason and also promote Rece Hinds and cut bait with Benson for RF.
Maybe also figure out a better solution for 3B while Marte improves (or knocks off rust, whatever it is).
Some of the young guys who hit well last year not hitting very well this one - Steer, Marte, and Friedl specifically.
I know right
I had really high hopes for this season. Now don't get me wrong, I had no illusions we were gonna win World Series. But I thought we'd be waayyy more competitive.
It's been a real let down.