August 2, 201214 yr The Reds have feasted on the bad teams which has allowed them to gain the lead and stay on top while Votto is out. I was wondering how they have fared against teams that might be in contention. vs: Washington 2-5 ATL 5-1 LA 1-2 Pitt 4-5 SF 4-3 STL 5-4 21 - 20 overall Does it tell us anything about the ability of the Reds to a)win the division and b)advance?
August 2, 201214 yr I definitely feel like this team is better against the top teams than 2010. I never felt like that team had enough to advance. Pitching and defense are the strength of this team now. Better team overall for a playoff contender.
August 2, 201214 yr Author I guess it would help see how those same teams have fared. Washington 18-12 LAD 18-10 STL 14-19 ATL 15-17 Pitt 17-19 SF 13 - 17 I was surprised to learn that all teams have not played the others at least once.
August 2, 201214 yr I guess it would help see how those same teams have fared. Washington 18-12 LAD 18-10 STL 14-19 ATL 15-17 Pitt 17-19 SF 13 - 17 I was surprised to learn that all teams have not played the others at least once. I think you need to add the D'Backs and Yankees in there as well. The Reds are 2-2 against the D'Backs, 2-1 against the Yankees.
August 3, 201214 yr I think you need to add the D'Backs and Yankees in there as well. The Reds are 2-2 against the D'Backs, 2-1 against the Yankees. 1-2 vs. Detroit as well.
August 3, 201214 yr 1-2 vs. Detroit as well. Yes, and all 3 of those games were close. I believe the numbers show that the Reds are very evenly matched against all of the top teams. There isn't a team this year that I would fear facing in the playoffs. I couldn't say that in 2010.
August 3, 201214 yr Author Which staff scares you the most as a Reds fan? Let's assume for argument sake that the Nats do NOT shelve the big boy for the season as they are claiming. I have to think it's them or the Dodgers (and I fully expect the Dodgers to still pick up a starter).
August 3, 201214 yr Which staff scares you the most as a Reds fan? Let's assume for argument sake that the Nats do NOT shelve the big boy for the season as they are claiming. I have to think it's them or the Dodgers (and I fully expect the Dodgers to still pick up a starter). Definitely the Nationals for me. Other than Kershaw, what Dodger pitcher would worry you?
August 3, 201214 yr Which staff scares you the most as a Reds fan? Let's assume for argument sake that the Nats do NOT shelve the big boy for the season as they are claiming. I have to think it's them or the Dodgers (and I fully expect the Dodgers to still pick up a starter). If Strasburg isn't shelved, I have to say Washington.
August 3, 201214 yr If they continue playing the way they have since the break along with having everyone healthy, I believe they will be very good. IMO, this year's team is much improved in comparison to 2010. While it's known that they haven't played the best of teams lately, four sweeps since the break, 2/4 against the Diamondbacks, and 3/4 again against the Padres is good regardless of who the team is.
August 3, 201214 yr Yes, and all 3 of those games were close. I believe the numbers show that the Reds are very evenly matched against all of the top teams. There isn't a team this year that I would fear facing in the playoffs. I couldn't say that in 2010. Agreed, the team that scared me in 2010 isn't even a concern this year.
August 3, 201214 yr Yes, and all 3 of those games were close. I believe the numbers show that the Reds are very evenly matched against all of the top teams. There isn't a team this year that I would fear facing in the playoffs. I couldn't say that in 2010. No, no, no close games don't count. At least that is what I heard all year last year when the Bengals lost their close games against the better teams and won all the other types of games. It didn't matter that it was close against most of the good teams.. In all seriousness though I completely agree with you, and love any type of matchup the Reds will see this year if they end up making the playoffs. I think they very well can make a run at the whole thing this year.:thumb:
August 3, 201214 yr The Reds have feasted on the bad teams which has allowed them to gain the lead and stay on top while Votto is out. I was wondering how they have fared against teams that might be in contention. vs: Washington 2-5 ATL 5-1 LA 1-2 Pitt 4-5 SF 4-3 STL 5-4 21 - 20 overall Does it tell us anything about the ability of the Reds to a)win the division and b)advance? If they play over .500 the rest of the year they will win the division.
August 3, 201214 yr Which staff scares you the most as a Reds fan? Let's assume for argument sake that the Nats do NOT shelve the big boy for the season as they are claiming. I have to think it's them or the Dodgers (and I fully expect the Dodgers to still pick up a starter). For me, it's the Nats if Strasburg is still there, but also the Giants (Cain, Bumgarner, Vogelsong, & Lincecum).
August 3, 201214 yr The Giants staff for sure scares me the most. I really can't wait for the day the Phillies are eliminated too b/c they scare me even though it would take two miracles for them to make it.
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