Reds @ Braves (6/13 - 6/16)

[CincySportsFan]

Finnegan with a strong 6 tonight. I know there's several people that'd rather him come out of the pen...but, I like him in the rotation.

 

Now...JJ Hoover on in relief. Fingers crossed.

[CincySportsFan]

Hoover with a 5 pitch, 1-2-3 7th. Price sending him back out there in the 8th. I understand, based up pitches. But, part of me, says make sure his return is a good one, and sit him on a good note.

[CincySportsFan]

Why does Price bring in Wood, who pitched two innings last night???

 

Bases loaded, nobody out. Wood still in there. No way Reds win this.

[Big Slick]

K n DP get the Reds the win, 3 to 1.

[CincySportsFan]

Dang...that actually worked.

[ColonelCrazy]

^ If it's not Reed this weekend I may lose my mind. I might also have him stashed on my fantasy team as well.

 

Do you think Reed gets the nod before Stephenson?

[Voice of Reason]

So they went with Wright over Reed. Interesting.

 

Yeah, I really don't get it unless they don't think he's ready but what more does he have to prove down there?

 

What is gained by bringing up Reed? Why not just keep him in the minors all year, let him get more experience and then bring him up next year? That would save a year of control when the Reds might actually have a chance at contending.

[UKMustangFan]

What is gained by bringing up Reed? Why not just keep him in the minors all year, let him get more experience and then bring him up next year? That would save a year of control when the Reds might actually have a chance at contending.

 

Because they want him to get used to this level. That way next season he can hit the ground running without the massive learning curve. There's nothing to be gained by keeping him down to dominate AAA.

[cowboy90]

I think he has the most HR and RBI for any LF in MLB. Or at least he did the other day.

 

His defense ranks toward the top as well

[MJAlltheWay24]

Good pitching night across the board for the Redlegs last night.

[HammerTime]

Do you think Reed gets the nod before Stephenson?

 

Yes, it's on his normal day as well.

[jpa2825]

Because they want him to get used to this level. That way next season he can hit the ground running without the massive learning curve. There's nothing to be gained by keeping him down to dominate AAA.

 

While I hope they don't go this route, there is an argument to not bring anyone else up and start their clock if they don't have to. Wait until MAY of 2017 and get another year of control.

 

The system is so screwed up that the Reds can't afford to miss their window by having all their pitching peak when their offense is crap. Assuming everyone agrees Votto, Bruce & Phillips will be gone / non-contributory in 2018 when that peak might first occur, they have some huge holes to fill. Even if you assume Duvall is not fools gold and Suarez can perform in an IF position, you have 6 other question marks.

 

Obviously, if all the pitching gets healthy & progresses as hoped for, you'll have an excess you can use to trade for proven players. We'll see.

[Voice of Reason]

Because they want him to get used to this level. That way next season he can hit the ground running without the massive learning curve. There's nothing to be gained by keeping him down to dominate AAA.

 

jpa2825 makes my point for me. If this is a complete blow it up rebuild then it seems like the Reds need to decide when they truly will be able to compete for the playoffs. Try to target the young talent towards that year and the two or three years after.

[UKMustangFan]

jpa2825 makes my point for me. If this is a complete blow it up rebuild then it seems like the Reds need to decide when they truly will be able to compete for the playoffs. Try to target the young talent towards that year and the two or three years after.

 

6 years of control. The target is 2018. He'd be under control that season and the following 3...And be in his prime. They're past the Super Two stage, there is no valid reason to keep him down all season.

[HammerTime]

6 years of control. The target is 2018. He'd be under control that season and the following 3...And be in his prime. They're past the Super Two stage, there is no valid reason to keep him down all season.

I'm sure they have hopes of resigning some of these guys down the road. You don't want to burn that bridge before it's even built. You bring them up when they are ready. You also need some time to figure out what you have. They all won't workout. I don't need to see Cody reed have a 2.50 ERA in AAA for another 30 starts.