If I had time I could go back and find more posts from you, Vamps, Zeeyore and Omar saying Votto is washed up. I told y'all months ago the man keeps himself in shape and he would have a bounce back year.So let me ask you another question, salaries completely out of the question, is Joey Votto the best first baseman the Reds can put on the field, or is he at first base because we still owe him alot of money?
Agreed. But I do see that Milwaukee has 7 games against the Giants next month, so hopefully SF can keep winning. Brewers also have a whopping 13 games against St Louis the rest of the way, so we will need to be rooting for the Cards, which will feel weird.The Reds open today 7 games back of the Brewers, and 6 games back of the 2nd wildcard. So with about 62 games remaining, the odds of making playoffs get slimmer each day. Seeing as the Dodgers, Giants and Padres are all from the same division and play each other quite a bit the rest of the way, there may be a better chance of catching the 2nd wild card team than winning the division. With only 3 games remaining against Milwaukee, going to be difficult to catch them.
I think you are taking at least my post out of context somewhat. If I recall, the debate was weather you play the best player at a position, or does their salary have something to do with playing time.If I had time I could go back and find more posts from you, Vamps, Zeeyore and Omar saying Votto is washed up. I told y'all months ago the man keeps himself in shape and he would have a bounce back year.
Keep in mind he missed over a month with a broken thumb, and his numbers (17 HR, 53 RBI, 70 R) are in only 72 games, way less than half a season.
The Cardinals are only a game behind us, so if they can get the best of the Brewers, they'll be nipping at our heels.Agreed. But I do see that Milwaukee has 7 games against the Giants next month, so hopefully SF can keep winning. Brewers also have a whopping 13 games against St Louis the rest of the way, so we will need to be rooting for the Cards, which will feel weird.
The hope is that the Cardinals dominate the Brewers and lose most of the rest of their games. Yes, I realize that is unrealistic. If Flaherty and Mikolas come back, the Cards are dangerous and not out of the race. But their September schedule is brutal. 7 games against LA and SD, 10 against Brewers, plus series against the Mets, Cubs and Reds.The Cardinals are only a game behind us, so if they can get the best of the Brewers, they'll be nipping at our heels.
So you want to absolutely mortgage the future for this year? I respectfully disagree. Max and Hand would be gone after 2 month rental - 100% sure.I'd consider a trade of Castillo, Suarez and a decent prospect for Scherzer, Turner and Hand along with some cash.
But they would get your potential MVP in the deal ?? They couldn’t pass on burrito boySo you want to absolutely mortgage the future for this year? I respectfully disagree. Max and Hand would be gone after 2 month rental - 100% sure.
Is Turner even on the block? Every team in baseball would want him. He has 1 more Arb year.
By the way, Castillo has been much better than Scherzer the last two months. And he's healthy, Scherzer has missed some starts.
I’d say Joey’s hot.
Yeah, it's WC or bust now.Well, the Brewers added the big bat / corner infielder they needed, Eduardo Escobar from Arizona. Smart move. Really hard to see them faltering too much with that pitching staff.
I don't see it as mortgaging the future. The Reds have depth at SP and 3B for at least 2 more seasons.So you want to absolutely mortgage the future for this year? I respectfully disagree. Max and Hand would be gone after 2 month rental - 100% sure.
Is Turner even on the block? Every team in baseball would want him. He has 1 more Arb year.
By the way, Castillo has been much better than Scherzer the last two months. And he's healthy, Scherzer has missed some starts.
I still say for the most part the Brewers have played above their level this season. Their bullpen is phenominal, but their daily lineup and rotation isn't great. Devin Williams has not pitched since July 11, he's their two headed monster with Josh Hader. Not sure what is status is but they'll need him down the stretch.The hope is that the Cardinals dominate the Brewers and lose most of the rest of their games. Yes, I realize that is unrealistic. If Flaherty and Mikolas come back, the Cards are dangerous and not out of the race. But their September schedule is brutal. 7 games against LA and SD, 10 against Brewers, plus series against the Mets, Cubs and Reds.
Your primary mistake was ever having faith in the MLB management. They don't do very much right. Scheduling, marketing / social media, negotiations with the players union, dealing with bad/rogue umpires - they botch everything. Why would they get player discipline right?I've lost some faith in Major league baseball today. For Javier Baez, there is no suspension for his antics the other night. There is only a fine.
Well, this is a first offense? Nope. Baez leapt over the railing and instigated a bench clearing brawl just earlier this year.
In this instance, there was no bench clearing brawl? Really? So you have to have a fight to issue discipine?
Baseball has been clear in that the players can celebrate accomplishment, bat flips, emotion WITH and FOR their teammates. Baez did nothing of the sort. He mouthed to Garrett as he got the plate, then walked slowly after his hit mothing, rowing a boat and then flipping the bat at the feet of Garrett?? What's that??
As much as you'd like it, they are not going to bench a guy making $10.7 mill this season, and $11 mill the next 3 seasons. You may as well go out and buy your Suarez jersey. He's not going anywhere.Jose Barrero is tearing up AAA, bring him up to play SS, move Farmer to third and bench burrito boy
In July, .325 average, .455 OBP, 9 HRs, .738 SLG. All incredible numbers, but nothing that hasn't been done before. It's the fact that he's doing it at 37, almost 38 years-old. Unreal.Votto is ungodly right now. Best player in MLB since the ASG.