Reds

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Had a great year. Lively in the playoffs too. Reds, meanwhile, have half the staff on IL and other half having TJ. And you're keeping these coaches??

Same with Jeff Hoffman now for the Phillies. An All-Star pitcher who the Reds lost patience with and would not wait for him to get healthy. He was decent in his final season with the Reds and remember getting blasted here for saying it was a mistake for Cincinnati to non-tender him. Could have traded him later for something in return since they still had team control.

 

[trueblujr2]

Look: Here's Why Reds Have Financial Means to be Aggressive in Free Agency

The Reds' 2025 payroll is estimated to be well below league average before free agency.

www.si.com

Realistically they will never be big spenders. However, having an offseason like they did going into 2020 signing Miley, Moustakas & Castellanos is something I can see the organization doing. Don't waste it on Moustakas and they need someone they can count on to eat innings like Martinez. Miley was good, but very injury prone. Nathan Eovaldi would be a good addition to mentor this young pitching staff and fill out the rotation. He has real postseason experience which would be huge for the Reds having a proven winner in October. Sign an outfielder and a setup man to pitch in high-leverage situations.

Hoping they make a qualifying offer to Martinez. Hopefully he can continue the dominance he showed the last half of the season. I have to also think playing for Terry Francona might garner some looks from some bigger free agent names.

 

[cole854]

Hoping they make a qualifying offer to Martinez. Hopefully he can continue the dominance he showed the last half of the season.

No, and he won't if you look at his overall career. You don't sign a mid 30's retread for $$$$ in hopes he is still good.

 

[Tskware]

Was just GREAT to see Luke Weaver as featured RP on the Yankees for the last month and in the playoffs, where he has been outstanding. Of course, Reds had him last year . . . as a starting pitcher where he was God Awful. Reds must have a crackerjack set of pitching coaches, really did a great job of developing Weaver in 2023. 😫

And of course, I jinxed him. I bet the Yankees to win the WS, so it is all on me.

 

[mrschwump]

And of course, I jinxed him. I bet the Yankees to win the WS, so it is all on me.

That Noel kid from Cleveland absolutely smashed that hanging changeup.