Two weeks ago, right before Chase Petty made his big league debut, Terry Francona was asked, “What went into the decision to make this the day for Chase Petty?”
This team is not good enough to make the playoffs. .500 is a worthy goal based on their performance. They are marginally better than last year. With a somewhat more talented roster. The Francona effect has been lacking. Accountability was the watchword in AZ. After 42 games, just over 25% of the season, accountability is lacking.
The manager is apologizing to the players.
This season is looking developmental. Pitchers like Petty need to be managed accordingly. Not just thrown to the wolves.
I’m not disappointed in the 20-22 record. I’m very disappointed in the manager and general manager. Lots of bad decisions and excuses.
This team is not good enough to make the playoffs. .500 is a worthy goal based on their performance. They are marginally better than last year. With a somewhat more talented roster. The Francona effect has been lacking. Accountability was the watchword in AZ. After 42 games, just over 25% of the season, accountability is lacking.
The manager is apologizing to the players.
This season is looking developmental. Pitchers like Petty need to be managed accordingly. Not just thrown to the wolves.
I’m not disappointed in the 20-22 record. I’m very disappointed in the manager and general manager. Lots of bad decisions and excuses.
Is it about time the Reds give up on the Chris Benson experiment: in 2024, and 2025
he is hitting a robust .184, with a robust. .090 this year.
Dick G.
Yeah - and WiIl is struggling too.
I find it interesting that the top Reds hitters currently;Hays:328, Trevino :310, Espinal '305,
and Lux : 282 were all acquired by trade. It would appear the Reds haven't been successful in
drafting and developing major league hitters for a dozen years ,i.e. Jay Bruce . The Petty
decision was obviously poorly thought out, as opposed to a bullpen day, or one of the starters
going on heaven forbid (only 4 days rest)!! If this team only had a Pedro Borbon .
Dick G.