Reds August Game Thread 2024

[samhain]

(09-01-2024, 03:45 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: Lack of competence trickles down from this lethargic owner/CEO.  At this point, I don't think Bell matters and he is going nowhere.  I do not know how to fix this team.

I don't think it's rocket science.  Maybe try not to have the 25th highest payroll in MLB.  Also, stop spending your money on functionally useless players like Montas, Candelario, and Pagan.  Imagine what they could have gotten if they went for a bona-fide RH bat instead of that combination of players.  

I hate rooting for failure, but I hope the meltdown this month is spectacular.  I want them to have no choice but to fire Bell.  I've said before that he wasn't the most impactful issue, but I've changed my mind.  The personnel isn't what it could be, but it's a hell of a lot better than the result they're getting on the field.  That's on the manager.  

Dumping him should be good for a minimum of 6 or 8 wins if you bring in the right replacement.