08-07-2019, 01:02 PM
(08-01-2019, 05:06 PM)NKURyan Wrote: Short term I think they are slightly better, but still not good enough to actually accomplish anything of value.
Long term they're just treading water. Another player who'll be gone after next season (if he isn't dealt before then), while swapping one prospect (Trammel) for another (Hannah).
If the Reds are average-to-good enough next year to convince themselves they're in it (which evidently means <10 games under .500), they won't trade Bauer and they'll walk away with nothing ("but hey, we tried!"). If the Reds aren't competitive next year they'll flip Bauer and once again we'll look another year or two down the line.
Bauer is an upgrade to Roark, plus they will have him next year.
They have good, young offensive players in Senzel, Winker, Suarez, and Ervin. Joey Votto had a bad April and May at the plate but he's been continually improving his stat lines since the Summer started.
Basically, the only gaps right now offensively are middle infield, but most teams have that.
Bottom line: They can compete next year
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. If he can turn this into a playoff appearance, it will be impressive.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. If he can turn this into a playoff appearance, it will be impressive.
Sorry for Party Rocking!