What’s up guys? It’s Josh Razauskas on my new podcast channel. My first episode is up now. Really good points today as always! The Bubba thing is funny to me. It’s really funny. Jeff, you drainer of joy you. you made really strong points about how prospects are ranked. I never really thought about it that much but I agree with you. There is a flaw in the current system!
Hello, how are you? I am a regular viewer of your RUclips channel. I came here to say that- "I appreciate how well-researched and insightful your content is!" Good Luck
Taylor Ward would absolutely put this off-season at an A. He hit 25 HR and 26 doubles last year in pitcher friendly parks. His expected home runs at GABP would have been 35 (30 realistically) and he is very solid defensively and has the color red all over his Baseball Savant page.
You in fact, do not speak for all Reds fans. Barring him blowing away the competition (Fraley) in spring training, he should start the year in Louisville.
I am in the minority HOWEVER this roster is BETTER than we think, bc everybody gets better, power from Steer, Elly, TyStev, McClain, so, we gotta get ready 4 FUNSEASON
Love listening to you guys nearly every day. However, I disagree with your opinions re postseason. I believe there is a lot of upside to our young players.
If we can at least keep our main guys healthy who were out last year for most/significant amount of time it is a huge uptick in production IMO. BTW we are taking about getting Grichuk. I wonder if we looks side by side with Fairchild what are the comparisons hitting LHers and defence metrics.
Okay, so I don’t comment on here often, because I’m a bit of a newcomer. After seeing this podcast, I decided I had to strongly oppose something that keeps being repeated and it’s sounding like nails on a chalkboard. It’s this idea that their offseason score is a C or C-. The two of you have had this idea that one player, a power outfielder is going to make all the difference. The greatest acquisition this team made was Tito. Him and him alone gives the Reds a C grade. Add Singer, Trevino, and Lux and that is how you arrive at a B according to Bowden. Sorry guys, I’m with Bowden on this one. The reasoning is that an awesome manager alone can add ten wins to the tally. He will inspire these young players to heighten their ceilings, to not be 50/50 players, and to make way smarter decisions from the dugout than Bell ever did. Get a Taylor Ward and we are well on our way, but they’ve done way better than a C grade this off season.
Tired of non playoffs being a passing grade for the off season. Tired of starting out the season as a projected 81 win team. I am not down on any of the changes made by Krall, I am depressed by our continuing lack of an offensive force in the outfield. Move Steer to 3rd base and bring in a productive outfielder to fix the offense.
Because of the Reds lack of upgrading the outfield, Elly MUST be moved to CF for the Reds to have any chance to reach the playoffs. Elly could potentially be an ALL WORLD OUTFIELDER if he complies because Elly has ALL THE SKILLS to be the best OUTFIELDER ever in the Reds organization.
@@benfullenkamp5750 IMO I think Matt is a much better IF. Last year we did not do many DP's with Elly & India in the IF and based on Elly's physical astounding physical attributes, if he is inclined to do it, I would think his potential to be a fantastic OF would have a high ceiling because defensively he could use his incredible speed and equally incredible arm. With Elly's bat it would be an upgrade in the outfield as well.
Baseball of today is focused on the long ball and mph. Pitchers like Greg Maddox and Tom Glavine would not even be looked at today and do not forget about our own Bronson Arroyo who would give a respectable 6 innings every 5th day for years. Pete Rose was not a home run hitter, would he be overlooked today?
Guys, this off-season deserves a D at best and only because they upgraded at Manager. This is their window to contend and they can't even address the most obvious need they have for a middle of the order outfielder. You can't waste this young staff of studs and Elly and that's exactly what they are doing. No one wins championships with home grown talent only. Small market teams add studs for a year or two when their young talent is ready to win. This ownership group has no interest in winning and this off-season proves it!!!
@ryanbates8548 The season is a few months from starting. I'm glad you have a crystal ball to look into the future. Who wins the 2025 World Series? I will be cheering for that new pitcher we added in the Jonathan India trade. I cheer vehemently FOR THE CINCINNATI REDS!
Lux had more WAR than India in 2024 coming off a major injury in 2023. The Reds used double digit starting pitchers in 2024 and likely will again in 2025. Getting Singer is significant for depth. The Reds most successful comp pick in the last 10 years (by WAR) is Stuart Fairchild, so I wouldn't cry too much giving up that comp pick and a 3rd Rd pick in Mike Sirota.
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What’s up guys? It’s Josh Razauskas on my new podcast channel. My first episode is up now. Really good points today as always! The Bubba thing is funny to me. It’s really funny. Jeff, you drainer of joy you. you made really strong points about how prospects are ranked. I never really thought about it that much but I agree with you. There is a flaw in the current system!
Hello, how are you? I am a regular viewer of your RUclips channel. I came here to say that- "I appreciate how well-researched and insightful your content is!" Good Luck
This has to be a bit right? 😂
@@nicksikorski7027 ha ha ha
@ are you post video daily?
Amazing how people can see the future. Reds are a better team just because of the manager. He knows what he's doing.
Taylor Ward would absolutely put this off-season at an A. He hit 25 HR and 26 doubles last year in pitcher friendly parks.
His expected home runs at GABP would have been 35 (30 realistically) and he is very solid defensively and has the color red all over his Baseball Savant page.
I believe I speak for ALL Reds fans when I say we are sticking with Will Benson 💪
Bob and Phil are still giving the fans the middle finger.
You in fact, do not speak for all Reds fans. Barring him blowing away the competition (Fraley) in spring training, he should start the year in Louisville.
I am in the minority HOWEVER this roster is BETTER than we think, bc everybody gets better, power from Steer, Elly, TyStev, McClain, so, we gotta get ready 4 FUNSEASON
I agree about trading prospects. But Rhett louder is untouchable.
Still need a right handed power hitting outfielder to be playoff contender. Let's go ownership, get her done.
2023 was not a fluke
2022 was not a fluke.
@CincyRaz haters gonna hate lol
Love listening to you guys nearly every day. However, I disagree with your opinions re postseason. I believe there is a lot of upside to our young players.
If we can at least keep our main guys healthy who were out last year for most/significant amount of time it is a huge uptick in production IMO. BTW we are taking about getting Grichuk. I wonder if we looks side by side with Fairchild what are the comparisons hitting LHers and defence metrics.
513CINATI RED'S😍
Okay, so I don’t comment on here often, because I’m a bit of a newcomer. After seeing this podcast, I decided I had to strongly oppose something that keeps being repeated and it’s sounding like nails on a chalkboard. It’s this idea that their offseason score is a C or C-. The two of you have had this idea that one player, a power outfielder is going to make all the difference. The greatest acquisition this team made was Tito. Him and him alone gives the Reds a C grade. Add Singer, Trevino, and Lux and that is how you arrive at a B according to Bowden. Sorry guys, I’m with Bowden on this one.
The reasoning is that an awesome manager alone can add ten wins to the tally. He will inspire these young players to heighten their ceilings, to not be 50/50 players, and to make way smarter decisions from the dugout than Bell ever did. Get a Taylor Ward and we are well on our way, but they’ve done way better than a C grade this off season.
Getting Tito, Singer, Lux,Trevino is a solid B.
Tired of non playoffs being a passing grade for the off season. Tired of starting out the season as a projected 81 win team. I am not down on any of the changes made by Krall, I am depressed by our continuing lack of an offensive force in the outfield. Move Steer to 3rd base and bring in a productive outfielder to fix the offense.
The team is a playoff contender. Especially with expanded playoffs. I’d be more apt to agree with this podcast if it was division winners alone.
A Greg Maddox mentality! Location of the ball….🫡
Because of the Reds lack of upgrading the outfield,
Elly MUST be moved to CF for the Reds to have any chance to reach the playoffs.
Elly could potentially be an ALL WORLD OUTFIELDER if he complies
because Elly has ALL THE SKILLS to be the best OUTFIELDER ever in the Reds organization.
If you're going to move an IF to the OF, why not move a guy who has actually played a post HS season as a CF. Matt McLain.
@@benfullenkamp5750
IMO I think Matt is a much better IF.
Last year we did not do many DP's
with Elly & India in the IF and based
on Elly's physical astounding physical attributes, if he is inclined to do it,
I would think his potential to be a
fantastic OF would have a high ceiling
because defensively he could use his
incredible speed and equally incredible
arm. With Elly's bat it would be an upgrade
in the outfield as well.
I would love to see CAM .C .COMING UP SOON
Cam Collier has 0 AB above A ball and hit .256 last year. He might be in the Reds future, but not likely as a 20 year old in 2025.
Would bring back Farmer or Junis also.
I'd love to see Junis back. With Nick Martinez likely just a starter, he could fill that swingman role in the bullpen as long relief or spot starter.
I don't agree with everything you guys say but yea, the reds seem to be betting huge on CES and McLain.
A complete reverse in baserunning IQ may win this team 10+ games alone. I counted about 100 mistakes in the base path last year
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O-H-I-O
513CINATI RED'S😍😅
Baseball of today is focused on the long ball and mph. Pitchers like Greg Maddox and Tom Glavine would not even be looked at today and do not forget about our own Bronson Arroyo who would give a respectable 6 innings every 5th day for years. Pete Rose was not a home run hitter, would he be overlooked today?
Because they STILL haven't spent any REAL money in Free Agency...done a couple nice little trades but nothing earth shattering
of course they are better. their single biggest move was replacing David Bel. I spelled it that way because he was always looking for another L.
I'm not one to count on managerial changes doing much in the grand scheme of things, but the Bell to Francona upgrade is significant.
We need pete alonso
I think this team wins 10x more games min just by not having David bell as their manager. Add Tito on top and this team gains 5-10x more wins.
TOP THAT OFF QUARTERBACK😅IS WHAT Thomson IS TRYING TO BE😛
TOP THAT OFF QUARTERBACK😅
Guys, this off-season deserves a D at best and only because they upgraded at Manager. This is their window to contend and they can't even address the most obvious need they have for a middle of the order outfielder. You can't waste this young staff of studs and Elly and that's exactly what they are doing. No one wins championships with home grown talent only. Small market teams add studs for a year or two when their young talent is ready to win. This ownership group has no interest in winning and this off-season proves it!!!
But, we were told that trading Jonathan India is going to "REALLY, REALLY help this Reds team ! ! ? ?
It did. Didn't need India, and we needed a pitcher.
@ryanbates8548 The season is a few months from starting. I'm glad you have a crystal ball to look into the future. Who wins the 2025 World Series? I will be cheering for that new pitcher we added in the Jonathan India trade. I cheer vehemently FOR THE CINCINNATI REDS!
@DAVYMAC I'm a Reds fan too, friend.
@ryanbates8548 Right on brother!
Lux had more WAR than India in 2024 coming off a major injury in 2023. The Reds used double digit starting pitchers in 2024 and likely will again in 2025. Getting Singer is significant for depth. The Reds most successful comp pick in the last 10 years (by WAR) is Stuart Fairchild, so I wouldn't cry too much giving up that comp pick and a 3rd Rd pick in Mike Sirota.
Luis Robert jr
Having Francona instead of David Bell is 10 games better because Bell made so many boneheaded mistakes
Go the distance…
Good bye Harry Doyle
I’ll take Jim Bowden’s grade of a B over your C. Much more knowledge
We need to get Adam Duvall back sure he strikes out a lot but Homer's a lot too better than what we have striking out a lot with no homers
We sure don't.
TOP THAT OFF QUARTERBACK😅IS WHAT Thomson IS TRYING TO BECOME IN college NOWADAYS😛
TOP THAT OFF QUARTERBACK😅