11-25-2024, 10:58 AM
(11-24-2024, 06:07 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Because the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, etc guys are still there.
You need to replace the below-average bats with above-average bats. Replacing an above-average bat with a more above-average bat while keeping the below-average bats moves the needle even less.
I view it as we gave up an average, at best, bat for a below average arm. Close to an even deal. The Reds seems to have injury after injury, and it's a trend in the game, with the rotation so at least there is more depth.
I am skeptical the middle IFs will stay healthy or pan out so the Reds could very much be down an IF'er by losing India.
Keeping India or not though doesn't do much to move the franchise toward success.