Reds resigning Emilio Pagan 2 years, 20 million with a one year opt out.
That’s a start. Needed multiple relievers.
Or just have Santillan pitch 150 innings!
I’ll just put this here: Pete Alonso to the O’s for 5 year, 155M deal.
Meanwhile, the Reds are looking to bring back Terry Crowley.
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I posted before I wouldn’t mind the Reds exploring bringing back Eugenio Suarez as a DH and part time fill in at 3B and 1B. Others on my radar are Bellinger and Bichette. I would add Bregman but I am not sure he wants to play anywhere besides 3B. Bellinger and Bichette are also low strikeout guys, which is a plus.
With the signing of Eugenio Suarez, this is what the Reds lineup could look like. I like this, as far as what the Reds have to work with. Batting order:
- TJ Friedl, CF
- Noelvi Marte, RF
- Elly De La Cruz, SS
- Eugenio Suárez, DH
- Spencer Steer, LF
- Sal Stewart, 1B
- Tyler Stephenson, C
- Matt McLain, 2B
- Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B
McLain just HAS to have a better year. If he can get to what he was two years ago, the Reds could easily win the division with this lineup plus starting pitching
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If he doesn’t produce early, then the Reds need to make a change.
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With Friedl, Elly, Suarez, Stephenson and Hayes you pretty much know what you’re going to get for production. The rest of the lineup has to play to their potential/prove they belong.
That was my exact thought when I saw this lineup. I’m generally an optimist, and shoulder surgeries take a bit of time to heal. I am not giving up on Mclain yet. I think he ends up in the middle stats wise this year between his rookie year and his last year stats.
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I’m very excited about the lineup this season. My prediction is that Sal Stewart will have a breakout rookie season!
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I hope we can build on last year. Would like to see us step up and contend for the division.
Gonna be without Greene for the first 2 months likely; good thing their rotation is deep.