Post by doc on Oct 2, 2023 22:57:42 GMT
The Reds went down to the second to last day before being eliminated from the playoffs - they made a 20 game improvement over last season when they lost 102 games. With the pitchers they were trotting out there it's an absolute miracle they did as well as they did - plus as many as 6 rookies played key roles in every day positions; there were numerous times in September when the entire infield was rookies. So you'd think the future looks bright for the Reds with 2 exceptions - the pitching has to get better and the manager needs to let starting pitchers throwing great games finish what they started - his quick hook cost the Reds at least 7 wins, they missed the playoffs by 2 games. Alas...
I'm picking an Atlanta/Tampa Bay World Series. I like Milwaukee's pitching but I'm not sure they have enough offense. The Phillies are also dangerous but I just think it's Atlanta's year. I'd love to see Baltimore make the series but I think youth will catch up with them in crucial situations. I guess we'll see. A repeat hasn't been done in a long time so I wouldn't mind seeing Dusty and the Astros go back to back.
I'm picking an Atlanta/Tampa Bay World Series. I like Milwaukee's pitching but I'm not sure they have enough offense. The Phillies are also dangerous but I just think it's Atlanta's year. I'd love to see Baltimore make the series but I think youth will catch up with them in crucial situations. I guess we'll see. A repeat hasn't been done in a long time so I wouldn't mind seeing Dusty and the Astros go back to back.
