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Don’t mind the Spiers move. Rewarding him for a strong Spring, but feel it’s just temporary until Abbott gets up to speed.
Dunn needs a legitimate shot at the MLB level. Plus speed and decent pop. The 2023 season he had in the minors was outstanding, hitting over 20 HRs, over .300 and 79 RBIs along with 54 steals. Would give the Reds a little bit of everything off the bench. I'm done with Fairchild, but that doesn't mean anything. I hope they do not use him being out of options as an excuse to make the Opening Day roster. He is what he is at this point. A defensive specialist who hustles, but not a threat at the plate. Makes some really bad mistakes on the base paths too. Dunn has had a great spring hitting .340 with a couple of HRs. Hurtubise has played well in ST. 5 steals and can make the highlight reel plays on defense. I see no reason why they hold onto Fairchild. Outright him to Louisville with Benson and hold them for depth in case of injuries. I heard JH give an interview saying he was playing catchup after injuries while he was called up last year. I will give him the benefit of the doubt there for his next chance to prove himself whenever he does get the call.
I agree with this. There is zero reason Fairchild is on the roster ever again. He is a career minor leaguer that you call up when you have multiple injuries. He his like .120 in the spring and has done nothing to deserve a spot. Give the other guys a shot. We need some fresh blood.
Totally agree that Fairchilds time should be over. I’m not the world’s biggest fan of Hurtubise but he deserves a chance. And if he can’t get it done, maybe Benson or Hinds figure out how to not K every other at bat
Austin Hays now dealing with a calf injury. Reports saying they will know more tomorrow on the severity and if he will miss time.
Schedule quirks:
- Play SF 6 of first 12 games & then no more.
- Do not play an in-division team from June 23 thru August 3 - 6+ weeks.
Trying to set up a 2 games trip to Pitt in May, meeting a friend & Pitt fan who lives near DC. It's the best park I've ever been to. Dodger Stadium is great too.
- Play SF 6 of first 12 games & then no more.
- Do not play an in-division team from June 23 thru August 3 - 6+ weeks.
Trying to set up a 2 games trip to Pitt in May, meeting a friend & Pitt fan who lives near DC. It's the best park I've ever been to. Dodger Stadium is great too.
Great news on Fairchild, who was Bell's fair haired child.
Sucks on Hays news. We really need him.
4 relievers with closing experience on the roster and Gibaut who has barely pitched since 2023 is the one who gets the save opportunity. Not the least bit surprised he blew it. Blew 6 out of 9 opportunities in '23. 4 for 13 in save chances throughout his career.
I hate to question decisions in game one but I do not understand that decision at all. Just baffling
I forgot to factor in Diaz even as volatile as he is, 5th option with closing experience for this team when he comes back. I would never use Gibaut in a high leverage situation again. Blowing 10 saves while converting 4 is enough for me to not see him in this role. He was a workhorse in middle relief back in 2023, and Bell used him up like rented mule. Same with Buck Farmer. I did not watch the postgame. Immediately turned it to the Sweet 16 coverage after the game. Did anyone ask Francona why Gibaut was used in the 9th inning? Rogers would have been my choice after using Barlow earlier in the game.
Thank you! Hopefully he does indeed move on from Gibaut in this role and put someone with more experience in save opportunities while Diaz is out. It is a baffling move to say the least.
It's one thing to use him as your close in a 1 run game in the 9th, but its a whole other thing entirely to leave him in after 3 of the first 5 batters reach base and they tie the game. And you let him in and he gives up a 3 run homer. It was David Bell **** all over again. I thought we hired a manager that wasn't ignorant. But after today Francona's new name is Tito Bell. That was an absolutely pathetic managerial debut.
Poor Hunter Greene.
Francona said a few days ago “Santillan is the easy choice for closer”
And then puts him in to face the bottom of the order. Wouldn’t think Tito would get flustered but seemed the whole plan went out the window. Dumb
If he was going to use Gibaut, it probably didn't matter which particular inning. Looked to me like Gibaut had it within himself to bite the big one yesterday no matter what. Instead of blowing it in the 9th inning, he could've just blown it in the 6th, 7th, or 8th. Hopefully next game he pitches in, is a game where the Reds are already down 7 to 0, or, better yet, in Louisville or Dayton.
Game 1, Game 162. Doesn't matter. Gibaut, a late February signing in his 3rd game back since 2023 should have never been closing in this situation. He has never been successful in save chances before. Krall goes out and makes the late trade for Taylor Rogers, signs Scott Barlow too. Santillan closed games for the Bats. All better options in the 9th inning. I agree with above, Gibaut should have been used in middle relief and give the Reds a chance for a comeback. I have to say I am quite surprised by this kind of move from Terry Francona with his success and track record. This game won't make or break the season unless this becomes a pattern of BS pitching moves from him. I will give him the benefit of the doubt, but not completely sold either that Francona won't do this again. His comments in the article basically said I know what I'm doing, don't question me and don't care what anyone thinks. Hopefully I am wrong about that, but certainly comes off like it. Still like Terry Francona and he was the best man for the job. Bad first impression though.
Ces is going to be a monster- Possible Edgar Martinez. The Reds idiotic delay in bringing him up earlier in 23 probably cost them a wild card stop.
McClain and Elly up the middle is a very solid middle of infield.
Damn, the outfield is weak though. When will Hays be ready? Larkin was talking up Benson during the game, acts like he is a brand new player since he had one great game in AAA.
Damn, the outfield is weak though. When will Hays be ready? Larkin was talking up Benson during the game, acts like he is a brand new player since he had one great game in AAA.
You are talking about the best SS they have and the other one who led the majors in errors last year.
McLain going deep again with a 2-run home run. So awesome to see that power stroke back so soon.