Mets are killing the Brewers so chance to take 1st back

Reds win 3-1 ..

Andrew Abbott has been a savior to the rotation.

Sims, Weaver and Diaz shut it out.

 

Rubber match tomorrow with Luke Weaver starting so the bats better come to life to win this series..

 

 

I'd be real hesitant to give up much for a half-season rental pitcher with the team just becoming relevant again. They need to continue building for the long term, not sweating this season.

8 hours ago, T-Dub said:

I'd be real hesitant to give up much for a half-season rental pitcher with the team just becoming relevant again. They need to continue building for the long term, not sweating this season.

 

That's the concern for me too. I would guess the status of Greene and Lodolo will tell them which way they should go with it. Abbot being the only guy they can count on will not get them in the playoffs this year. It may very well be Joey's final year as a Red as well, would be nice to send him off a winner.

 

Even if Greene and Lodolo are able to come back, adding a 4th guy to the rotation needs to happen.

I think I build this team around Abbot/Greene (since they already signed him) De La Cruiz, McClain and Diaz.

 

Keep those guys here long term. As much as I love India I think putting De La Cruiz and McClain between bases is the future.

15 hours ago, claptonrocks said:

Sims struggled with control but kept them scoreless.

Farmer next..

 

Rain delay..

My niece was at the game last night and posted a picture of the rain delay on Facebook. It looked like it was really coming down. 

5 hours ago, Jamie_B said:

 

That's the concern for me too. I would guess the status of Greene and Lodolo will tell them which way they should go with it. Abbot being the only guy they can count on will not get them in the playoffs this year. It may very well be Joey's final year as a Red as well, would be nice to send him off a winner.

 

Even if Greene and Lodolo are able to come back, adding a 4th guy to the rotation needs to happen.

 

14 hours ago, T-Dub said:

I'd be real hesitant to give up much for a half-season rental pitcher with the team just becoming relevant again. They need to continue building for the long term, not sweating this season.

A starting pitcher for the future..

Not a half season rental..

 

7 hours ago, Jamie_B said:

I think I build this team around Abbot/Greene (since they already signed him) De La Cruiz, McClain and Diaz.

 

Keep those guys here long term. As much as I love India I think putting De La Cruiz and McClain between bases is the future.

Agree..Marti is another SS/3B top prospect..

Encarnacion-Strand's futute is at 1st.

Steer Friedl and Fraley is a competent

OF..

Acquire a starter with this group is essential to win the Central..

 

 

 

Reds score 3 in first..

Orioles are hitting what strikes Weaver pitches hard..

Its like BP for Baltimore..

4-3 Orioles after 1.

Weaver threw 41 pitches..

 

 

 

 

 

5 hours ago, claptonrocks said:

 

A starting pitcher for the future..

Not a half season rental..

 

 

The question then becomes who can they spare that's any good?

43 minutes ago, T-Dub said:

 

The question then becomes who can they spare that's any good?

l I'd think a package for a good starting pitcher without an overload contract.

 

2 or 3 year contract friendly has to be considered with the team.

 

The package will be determined by Nick Krall..

 

 

 

Bottom 8th.

7-4 Reds...Farmer and Diaz to close it ..

7-7. 9th..

Farmer failed ..

Anybody's game for the series...

 

Diaz shuts them down in 9th.

Id go the 10th with him..

 

Friedl honer was the back breaker..

You think Diaz isnt pumped to close out the 10th.. 😎

Reds still pressuring Orioles in 10th with a 4 run lead.

No quit this team..

1 inning  and Diaz is out.

Good call.

 

4 run lead with promising  oppising relievers to close it.

 

 

1 hour ago, claptonrocks said:

l I'd think a package for a good starting pitcher without an overload contract.

 

2 or 3 year contract friendly has to be considered with the team.

 

The package will be determined by Nick Krall..

 

 

 

 

Yeah I'm wondering where they might have a logjam, usually it's an infielder. Someone that'd be starting if they had a less talented guy ahead of them. Move the hot bat at a premium and bring up the rookie.

3 hours ago, T-Dub said:

 

Yeah I'm wondering where they might have a logjam, usually it's an infielder. Someone that'd be starting if they had a less talented guy ahead of them. Move the hot bat at a premium and bring up the rookie.

With Encarnacion-Strand and Marti about to come up  any trade package is possible .

Its what Nick Krall deems best for now and the future.

 

Reds are 43-38 and 1st place at half.

 

Timely hitting with some power, defense and solid base running have led to being on top..

Back 3 in bullpen has been commendable as well..

 

David Bell has done a remarkable job as manager up to now..

 

2nd half of season should be a nail biter in every series..

 

 

 

 

That's a good Os team that we took the series against. Losing to the Braves each game by only a point is respectable as they are the best team in the NL, maybe all of the league, imo

 

Soft few games till we see Mil and can hopefully extend this lead

17 hours ago, Jamie_B said:

That's a good Os team that we took the series against. Losing to the Braves each game by only a point is respectable as they are the best team in the NL, maybe all of the league, imo

 

Soft few games till we see Mil and can hopefully extend this lead

Agree..

 

San Diego has slumped.

Lost 8 of 10 and 5 in a row..

 

Tatis Machado Bogarts and Soto

are having mediocre years and its hurt the offense severely..

 

2 of 3 seems likey with a sweep in mind....

 

 

 

 

14 hours ago, claptonrocks said:

Agree..

 

San Diego has slumped.

Lost 8 of 10 and 5 in a row..

 

Tatis Machado Bogarts and Soto

are having mediocre years and its hurt the offense severely..

 

2 of 3 seems likey with a sweep in mind....

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think a sweep of SD and Wash is possible. Going into the Mil series hopefully with a multigame lead. That series before the break and again after the break will be a big test for this team as far as can we win the division.

56 minutes ago, claptonrocks said:

 

Reds staying with Votto despite hitting 185..

 

 

They probably would've moved him 5 years ago if he didn't have a no-trade clause in the contract.  Votto's great (or more like was great) but it's weird how they kind of expected him to carry the entire team at times.