5fouls Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 (edited) OPS+ for LF as of today. Used to be you would expect a corner outfielder to be a big bopper. These stats show that may no longer be the case. A few at the top living up to the reputation, but a lot of mediocrity below that. The Reds, once again, with a below average score. Yet, they have 3 guys killing the ball in AAA and don't seem to care enough to bring them up. Edited May 6, 2023 by 5fouls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 10 current members of the Mendoza Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, 5fouls said: 10 current members of the Mendoza Club One positive, no Reds on the list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 Reds beat the White Sox 5-3 Freidl was 2-4 hr, 3b and 4rbi India 3-4 3 runs Bullpen 5.1 innings 0 runs 2 gits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 @TheWatShot. Just noticed your Tigers have moved into 2nd place in the division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 The NL Central was looking strong up until a week ago. Not any longer. Pirates have lost 6 in a row. Brewers have lost 5 in a row. Cards are 1-9 in last 10. Cubs 4-6 in last 10. Reds have gone 6-4 in last 10 and have gained at least 2 games on everyone in division. The division is now 8 games below .500 after having the 2nd best divisional record after the AL East about a week ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatShot Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 51 minutes ago, 5fouls said: @TheWatShot. Just noticed your Tigers have moved into 2nd place in the division. This team isn't good and neither is the division, but I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 10 hours ago, 5fouls said: The NL Central was looking strong up until a week ago. Not any longer. Pirates have lost 6 in a row. Brewers have lost 5 in a row. Cards are 1-9 in last 10. Cubs 4-6 in last 10. Reds have gone 6-4 in last 10 and have gained at least 2 games on everyone in division. The division is now 8 games below .500 after having the 2nd best divisional record after the AL East about a week ago. When can we expect a St. Louis fire sale? Contreras the 1st to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, rico said: When can we expect a St. Louis fire sale? Contreras the 1st to go? No, Marmol 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 15 minutes ago, IUFLA said: No, Marmol 🙂 https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-turning-away-from-contreras-at-catcher-says-more-about-cardinals-dysfunction-than-player/article_9e142c70-eb85-11ed-9aa5-6b3af94705c2.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, rico said: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-turning-away-from-contreras-at-catcher-says-more-about-cardinals-dysfunction-than-player/article_9e142c70-eb85-11ed-9aa5-6b3af94705c2.html The "Mike Davis Club." Never be the one to follow the legend... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: The "Mike Davis Club." Never be the one to follow the legend... I knew the Cards should have gotten Yan Gomes instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 12 hours ago, 5fouls said: The NL Central was looking strong up until a week ago. Not any longer. Pirates have lost 6 in a row. Brewers have lost 5 in a row. Cards are 1-9 in last 10. Cubs 4-6 in last 10. Reds have gone 6-4 in last 10 and have gained at least 2 games on everyone in division. The division is now 8 games below .500 after having the 2nd best divisional record after the AL East about a week ago. I know I am biased but if the Reds would just call up their young guys I think they could be involved in a play-off chase. 84-78, or there abouts, could win the division. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 1 minute ago, rico said: I know I am biased but if the Reds would just call up their young guys I think they could be involved in a play-off chase. 84-78, or there abouts, could win the division. Agreed. Reading the threads on Redzone where several regular posters are defending the Reds for leaving the young guys down in Louisville is making my head hurt. It's insane that fans would rather watch the retreads like Ramos, Newman, Fairchild, etc. than McClain and Encarnacion-Strand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Agreed. Reading the threads on Redzone where several regular posters are defending the Reds for leaving the young guys down in Louisville is making my head hurt. It's insane that fans would rather watch the retreads like Ramos, Newman, Fairchild, etc. than McClain and Encarnacion-Strand. LOL. The Redszone is not immune from lunacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 @rico I just saw where Kevin Newman is the DH today for the Reds. For those worried about the defense CES plays, I think your answer as to where he would play is right there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 14 hours ago, TheWatShot said: This team isn't good and neither is the division, but I'll take it. Until they play the Yankees, then they look like world beaters!! 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 27 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Until they play the Yankees, then they look like world beaters!! 😒 I haven't really paid attention to all the teams record but reading your post it sounded like the Yankees were like 10-23. I looked they are still over .500 so you don't get any sympathy from me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 Vida Blue has apparently passed away. These are starting to get tougher and tougher. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 Reds lose a nail biter to the White Sox 17-4 despite the Refs hitting 4hr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 4 hours ago, 5fouls said: Vida Blue has apparently passed away. These are starting to get tougher and tougher. Should have been a Red but the commissioner vetoed the trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 12 hours ago, IU Scott said: Reds lose a nail biter to the White Sox 17-4 despite the Refs hitting 4hr That had to be a big learning experience for Ashcraft. You gonna have days like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 OPS+ for CF as of today. Bader and Grichuk are misleading as each just recently came back from injury and have limited at bats. Their numbers should regress over the next month. For us Reds fans, unfortunately this will be as good as it gets. And, even then, Friedl is barely in the top half of his position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 Cardinals at Cubs tonight. Lake Michigan must be ticked off again. Temps around 45-50 and winds blowing in. My question is this. If Cubs fans give Contreras a standing ovation for 1st AB will get a strike called for delay getting into box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 39 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Cardinals at Cubs tonight. Lake Michigan must be ticked off again. Temps around 45-50 and winds blowing in. My question is this. If Cubs fans give Contreras a standing ovation for 1st AB will get a strike called for delay getting into box? do you think they will give him a standing o? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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