Sounds like Stephenson will be out 4-6 weeks.

16 minutes ago, MJAlltheWay24 said:

Sounds like Stephenson will be out 4-6 weeks.

What happened?

Foul tip, broken hand.

The talk of moving him out of the catching position are about to blow up even more.

The fact that he got hurt because his hand was exposed and not behind his back is so depressing.  That's like catching 101.

On 6/9/2022 at 7:19 PM, MJAlltheWay24 said:

The talk of moving him out of the catching position are about to blow up even more.

That's why there are not a lot of really good catchers.   First injury and it's a mad dash to put them somewhere else and put a worse player behind the plate.   Hopefully he goes the Buster Posey route and sticks on out at the 2 position.

On 6/9/2022 at 7:19 PM, MJAlltheWay24 said:

The talk of moving him out of the catching position are about to blow up even more.

I honestly believe his future as a "hitter" lies somewhere other than behind the plate.  In my opinion he's a corner infielder, most likely 1B.  Not sure if he could play outfield.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/blogs/daugherty-blog/2022/06/13/cincinnati-reds-radio-announcers-congratulate-team-trying-hard/7609107001/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=SectionFrontFeed-FeedRedesign

I agree with Doc here.

2 hours ago, OlDog75 said:

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/blogs/daugherty-blog/2022/06/13/cincinnati-reds-radio-announcers-congratulate-team-trying-hard/7609107001/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=SectionFrontFeed-FeedRedesign

I agree with Doc here.

While I don't disagree with Doc, I struggle with him.  I'm not sure if its his writing style or what but he's just always rubbed me slightly the wrong way.

14 hours ago, MJAlltheWay24 said:

While I don't disagree with Doc, I struggle with him.  I'm not sure if its his writing style or what but he's just always rubbed me slightly the wrong way.

He is my favorite sports columnist of all time.

On 6/14/2022 at 8:18 AM, MJAlltheWay24 said:

While I don't disagree with Doc, I struggle with him.  I'm not sure if its his writing style or what but he's just always rubbed me slightly the wrong way.

I'm probably 60-40 with his past columns.

On 6/10/2022 at 7:48 AM, brown4 said:

The fact that he got hurt because his hand was exposed and not behind his back is so depressing.  That's like catching 101.

Exactly!!!!  Hide that hand young man!!!

If his future is in a different position, why did we trade Barnhart, who I considered to be a really good catcher.

2 hours ago, Mustang said:

If his future is in a different position, why did we trade Barnhart, who I considered to be a really good catcher.

Good question for those who don't want Stephenson to catch.

The Reds let Barnhart go because they intend for Stephenson to catch.