December 18, 20196 yr From what I've been reading, it seems like the Reds have ramped things up with Corey Dickerson. If they do sign him, I'd say there's the potential for a Winker/Aquino platoon in right field, depending on what Aquino shows during spring training. I may be in the minority here. However, I have always believed a platoon system in baseball at a spot hurts a player more than helps. I believe it prevents some guys, especially young guys with talent from ever really being able to get in a rhythm and stunts their growth in reaching their potential. I honestly think last year the Reds moving Pereza around every year, also is why he took a step back last year. After looking like he was starting to figure it out the year before. I would love for them to find what they believe is their best starting 8 position players and roll them out there on the majority of days.
December 18, 20196 yr I may be in the minority here. However, I have always believed a platoon system in baseball at a spot hurts a player more than helps. I believe it prevents some guys, especially young guys with talent from ever really being able to get in a rhythm and stunts their growth in reaching their potential. I honestly think last year the Reds moving Pereza around every year, also is why he took a step back last year. After looking like he was starting to figure it out the year before. I would love for them to find what they believe is their best starting 8 position players and roll them out there on the majority of days. I think a platoon can still work, but probably more so with both being veteran players. The "older" guys may actually benefit from it, by not being out there for all 162. And they may have learned how to weather the ups/downs of their AB performances. But, yeah, for someone who's in the first couple of seasons...probably less than ideal. And I totally agree with you on Peraza. They really messed him up by moving him all around.
December 19, 20196 yr Reds have engaged in talks for Lindor. I'm not sure how I feel about it, if you can lock him up for a few years, sure, if he's a rental at the expense of your farm system play Galvis.
December 31, 20196 yr Author Reds signed a Japanese OF, Akiyama, today that hit over .300 in his league last year.
January 1, 20206 yr Reds signed a Japanese OF, Akiyama, today that hit over .300 in his league last year. I think it will be a very underrated signing, all said and done.
January 2, 20206 yr Reds have engaged in talks for Lindor. I'm not sure how I feel about it, if you can lock him up for a few years, sure, if he's a rental at the expense of your farm system play Galvis. I will take one month of him if the Reds can sign him. I saw an article listing the players of the decade in MLB and they chose Lindor as the SS of the decade.
January 7, 20206 yr Author Reds signed a Japanese OF, Akiyama, today that hit over .300 in his league last year. He signed his deal late yesterday. 3 yrs for $21 million.
January 7, 20206 yr He signed his deal late yesterday. 3 yrs for $21 million. The outfield is getting kind of crowded. Wonder if that means we'll see a trade coming down the pike.
January 7, 20206 yr Author The outfield is getting kind of crowded. Wonder if that means we'll see a trade coming down the pike. Seems like Senzel's name is being tossed around some as part of a trade for Lindor, so maybe.
January 7, 20206 yr Author Matt Vasgersian's NL Central Projections, for what it's worth: Reds 90-72 Cardinals 86-76 Brewers 84-78 Cubs 81-81 Pirates 70-92
January 8, 20206 yr IF they can stay healthy and live up to expectations, I don't see why this team won't be in contention. I do feel that they need to make one more move by Opening Day.
January 8, 20206 yr The outfield is getting kind of crowded. Wonder if that means we'll see a trade coming down the pike. He has to be the everyday lead off batter for the Reds.
January 11, 20206 yr Matt Vasgersian's NL Central Projections, for what it's worth: Reds 90-72 Cardinals 86-76 Brewers 84-78 Cubs 81-81 Pirates 70-92 No reason why the Reds shouldn’t win the division.
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