On 8/21/2022 at 3:35 AM, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

 

That was perfect!

What does the Casali signing do to any chance Luke Maile has for prime time opportunities.

16 minutes ago, Mustang said:

What does the Casali signing do to any chance Luke Maile has for prime time opportunities.

 

Certainly reduces his opportunity but I think the Reds will carry 3 catchers this season so he should be on the team.

Luke has his first start for the Reds tonight!

 

 

3 hours ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Luke has his first start for the Reds tonight!

 

 

Unfortunately, 0-4 with 1 K.   But it's only his first game of the season.

11 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

Unfortunately, 0-4 with 1 K.   But it's only his first game of the season.

One of my friends texted me after Luke's first at bat:

"He did do the most Cincinnati Reds thing he could do...grounded into a double play with runners on...so he is OFFICIALLY a Red."

??

Reds resigned Luke for 2024 with a '25 option.   Kudos to him.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/10/19/catcher-luke-maile-re-ups-with-cincinnati-reds-for-2024-3-5-million/71240378007/

2 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

Reds resigned Luke for 2024 with a '25 option.   Kudos to him.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/10/19/catcher-luke-maile-re-ups-with-cincinnati-reds-for-2024-3-5-million/71240378007/

I read reports multiple times talking about how important of a presence Luke was in the Reds clubhouse this past season. With the Reds and Joey Votto having every appearance of parting ways at this point, I have to think that keeping a player like Luke in the clubhouse was a decently high priority for the team.

3 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

Reds resigned Luke for 2024 with a '25 option.   Kudos to him.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/10/19/catcher-luke-maile-re-ups-with-cincinnati-reds-for-2024-3-5-million/71240378007/

Did they resign him as a pitcher or catcher.LOL

The Reds finally did something correct.

1 hour ago, 4 Quarters said:

Did they resign him as a pitcher or catcher.LOL

The Reds finally did something correct.

No surprise. I thought he had a very solid season for the Reds.

1 hour ago, 4 Quarters said:

Did they resign him as a pitcher or catcher.LOL

The Reds finally did something correct.

Lol, he's pitched in 7 MLB games - 2 for the Blue Jays, 1 for the Brewers, and 4 for the Reds. 3 career strikeouts, all for the Jays. ?

3 hours ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

I read reports multiple times talking about how important of a presence Luke was in the Reds clubhouse this past season. With the Reds and Joey Votto having every appearance of parting ways at this point, I have to think that keeping a player like Luke in the clubhouse was a decently high priority for the team.

It seems rather Major League Jake Taylory, but it's based in truth.   A veteran catcher is never a bad thing to have on your club.

3 hours ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Lol, he's pitched in 7 MLB games - 2 for the Blue Jays, 1 for the Brewers, and 4 for the Reds. 3 career strikeouts, all for the Jays. ?

Assuming that is with 7 no decisions?   LOL

Luke signed with the Royals after being released by the Reds after the 2024 season and has been playing in the Royals minor league organization. He was called back up on May 2 by the Royals and had his first start this past Sunday against the Orioles. He went 1 for 3 with a walk and a homerun.

5 hours ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Luke signed with the Royals after being released by the Reds after the 2024 season and has been playing in the Royals minor league organization. He was called back up on May 2 by the Royals and had his first start this past Sunday against the Orioles. He went 1 for 3 with a walk and a homerun.

A serviceable backup catcher is a valuable commodity.