Jerry Crasnick reported that the Reds are still listening to offers for Jay Bruce. GM Dick Williams says the off-season is not finished.

As they should be.

I'll give you $4.00 plus that WWE ring that is up for sale for him.

Great guy and great guy to root for but not impressed with his numbers.

Anyone else scared that next years team will look like the Astros from 5 years ago? We can only hope the end result is as good.

 

Who is not on the market? Votto and Bailey due to contracts. Phillips won't accept a trade. Cozart next? Surely no one wants Hamilton. Mesoraco? You'd have to think that the Reds are praying that Cozart, Meso and Bailey recover from injuries and start the season strong so they can unload them at the break.

Anyone else scared that next years team will look like the Astros from 5 years ago? We can only hope the end result is as good.

 

Who is not on the market? Votto and Bailey due to contracts. Phillips won't accept a trade. Cozart next? Surely no one wants Hamilton. Mesoraco? You'd have to think that the Reds are praying that Cozart, Meso and Bailey recover from injuries and start the season strong so they can unload them at the break.

 

The only reason Homer isn't is due to injury, not his contract. If he can return healthy this season, he'll be moved as soon as possible IMO.

 

I still think they find a way to move BP and Bruce before the season starts.

Anyone else scared that next years team will look like the Astros from 5 years ago? We can only hope the end result is as good.

 

Yes. I want to hear the plan. When can the fans expect a championship competitive team? 2 years? 3 years? 4 years? What is the target?

Yes. I want to hear the plan. When can the fans expect a championship competitive team? 2 years? 3 years? 4 years? What is the target?

I believe I've seen them mention 2018 in articles a few times.

Why would you be scared?

 

I'm more excited about watching this coming season's team play than I was the past two seasons. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy watching the youngsters.

Anyone else scared that next years team will look like the Astros from 5 years ago? We can only hope the end result is as good.

 

Who is not on the market? Votto and Bailey due to contracts. Phillips won't accept a trade. Cozart next? Surely no one wants Hamilton. Mesoraco? You'd have to think that the Reds are praying that Cozart, Meso and Bailey recover from injuries and start the season strong so they can unload them at the break.

 

If that means in 5 years the Reds are really good again then yes I'm very scared. I hope this is the case honestly.

I believe I've seen them mention 2018 in articles a few times.

 

I think that is a bit optimistic unless they plan to be players in the free agent market the season after next.

Why would you be scared?

 

I'm more excited about watching this coming season's team play than I was the past two seasons. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy watching the youngsters.

 

It could be interesting I admit it. Or it could be the ugliest Reds baseball team in 30 years and disgusting to watch.

Why would you be scared?

 

I'm more excited about watching this coming season's team play than I was the past two seasons. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy watching the youngsters.

 

I hope they start out decently and command a little attention. The second half of last year was the most apathetic I have ever been with the Reds. I absolutely lost interest. I would actually wake up the next day often and not know whether the Reds won or lost...just simply did not care. I never used to be like that. I am somewhat interested in what the new guys can do but if they start out 10-22, I may lose interest quickly. When the Reds lose people like me (who really loves baseball and played it through college), that is a problem.

I hope they start out decently and command a little attention. The second half of last year was the most apathetic I have ever been with the Reds. I absolutely lost interest. I would actually wake up the next day often and not know whether the Reds won or lost...just simply did not care. I never used to be like that. I am somewhat interested in what the new guys can do but if they start out 10-22, I may lose interest quickly. When the Reds lose people like me (who really loves baseball and played it through college), that is a problem.

 

And that second half by the Reds last year is what makes this season scary. It has been a real long time since I cared less about Reds baseball than I did in the second half last year. Right now, on paper, this coming year's team looks worse.

 

Please give me something to be hopeful for UKMF.

And that second half by the Reds last year is what makes this season scary. It has been a real long time since I cared less about Reds baseball than I did in the second half last year. Right now, on paper, this coming year's team looks worse.

 

Please give me something to be hopeful for UKMF.

 

Well they lost 98 last year so hopefully no worse this year.

I'm planning on going to see them early with LRCW. I want to go before I lose all interest.