01-22-2019, 11:30 AM
Just official on Reds.com. No more trade rumor. He is not only a Red, but signed to a long term contract. This adds Sonny Gray, Tanner Roark, Alex Wood and Reds counting on Luis Castillo as a starter. Reds go into season with most starting pitching they have had in a long time. This means these other Reds left overs are fighting for the one remaining starting pitcher job as the # 5 and last man in rotation.
Scooter Gennett still here, that was a concern. Adding Matt Kemp, Puig and Conner Joe from Dodgers to Votto, Suarez, Gennett, Schebler should provide hitting. Connor Joe can play every position but must be kept on Reds 25 man roster all season or be given back to Dodgers in Rule 5, but why would Reds not want a super sub on bench who can play any position including catcher in an emergency, plus he can hit.
Add in new Manager Bell, and coaches such as getting Milwaukee Pitching Coach, and many reasons to get excited about 2019 Reds.
Reds set at Closer with Iglesias, but I wouldn't mind seeing some bullpen added also. There are still good bullpen pitchers in free agency and this Milwaukee Pitching Coach is use to having a Nasty Boys type bullpen and that worked well for Reds in 1990. I would like to see bullpen made stronger also to really make run at Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates, Brewers. This Brewers Pitching Coach added had 3 or 4 closer types in 2018 and used his best reliever in 7th or 8th inning. Reds need dept then in late inning closers because this coach system calls for more than one closer.
Scooter Gennett still here, that was a concern. Adding Matt Kemp, Puig and Conner Joe from Dodgers to Votto, Suarez, Gennett, Schebler should provide hitting. Connor Joe can play every position but must be kept on Reds 25 man roster all season or be given back to Dodgers in Rule 5, but why would Reds not want a super sub on bench who can play any position including catcher in an emergency, plus he can hit.
Add in new Manager Bell, and coaches such as getting Milwaukee Pitching Coach, and many reasons to get excited about 2019 Reds.
Reds set at Closer with Iglesias, but I wouldn't mind seeing some bullpen added also. There are still good bullpen pitchers in free agency and this Milwaukee Pitching Coach is use to having a Nasty Boys type bullpen and that worked well for Reds in 1990. I would like to see bullpen made stronger also to really make run at Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates, Brewers. This Brewers Pitching Coach added had 3 or 4 closer types in 2018 and used his best reliever in 7th or 8th inning. Reds need dept then in late inning closers because this coach system calls for more than one closer.
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