Reds August Game Thread 2024

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(08-05-2024, 07:15 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: yup

I realize between Marte getting suspended, McClain going down, Friedl not being able to stay on the field, then CES stinking (when he was in) put a big damper on the season. But I didn't think we would stink this bad on offense. 

EDLC has done ok in one sense, but 143 K's ummm. Candelairo has been way to up and down and just not worth it. India has been up and down and just mediocre overall. Fraley has been decent on average but his power is gone. Benson needs sent down. 

At this point I'm jst not sure who's worth keeping and who they shold move on from??

It's been disheartening for me! I never would have guessed Steer would flop this bad.

If I'm gonna pick up a bat, it's gonna be at one of the positions that usually has a strong bat - 1B, LF, DH.

1B is probably the position easiest to find a bat for and the Reds also have no one with any true proof of hitting ability there.
CES did well last year in 63 games played, but he was not doing well this year before getting HBP and out since April 27.

LF I think Steer is solid, but I also liked him at corner IF.

Looking at the roster next year, here is who I see as the starting lineup:
OF - Steer, Friedl, Fraley
1B - CES
2B - McLain
SS - EDLC
3B - Candelario
C - Stephenson
DH - Hinds/Marte

Hinds may not get promoted back at the beginning of the season and Marte has looked terrible since back from PED suspension.
There's definitely room to add 1 bat to help cover at DH, and then another for 1B/LF insurance would also help if CES doesn't get back to his 2023 form.
A DH/1B flex guy might be the best option if only adding 1 person. And it could be an older dude.