Got given a large sum of memorabilia I have 2 of these. $20-25 shipped on each.

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My short answer is yes, I believe He should continue the heavy base stealing, but also make smarter, more calculated base running decisions. We have too many good base stealers to not steal bases, Elly DLC, Matt Mclain, TJ Friedl, and Will Benson are all more than capable of stealing bases regularly, so are Spencer Steer and India if we're being honest.

Love to hear what you guys think, whether or not Terry will continue heavy base running aggressiveness or not

Now that we have Terry Francona, what moves would make this an A+ offseason?

Any indication as to how many people are expected at GABP on Sunday for Pete? I know it goes until 9:00pm, but I'm flying in from out of town and not arriving until early afternoon. Curious if anybody has tried to hazard a guess as to how long the wait/line will be. I've tried looking at local media outlets, but haven't seen anything other than the basic facts that are already out there.

Thanks in advance!!!!!

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Or is anyone else really kinda shitty about these Special games the MLB holds before the Reds home opener?

Like we aren't World Series Locks or have flashy players, but we had this one thing and the jerks took it away from us.

Hey Reds fans,

Jays fan here, and I’m curious about how the 1919 World Series and Black Sox scandal are viewed and discussed among Reds fans.

I know 1919 is over a century ago now, so I’m guessing most of you don’t care. Plus, you’ve won championships in 1940, 1975, 1976, and 1990, so that’s made up for 1919. I was just wondering if you see the 1919 championship as tainted in some way.

I’m also thinking that it’s kind of a complicated subject, since Pete Rose was banned for life in 1989 — 70 years after the 1919 World Series, and for the same transgression.

Anywho, I’m wondering how you all view and discuss the 1919 World Series and Black Sox scandal, seeing as how your team was shafted because of it.

Thanks!

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Over the past several years, some teams have experimented with a 6 man rotation instead of 5. The idea is getting some renewed interest since the Dodgers are presumably going to go with a 6 man rotation next year. Would the Reds be a good candidate to do this as well?

The Pros:

-More rest for starters- The main pro of the 6 man rotation is to rest your starting pitchers more and reduce the time they spend on the IL. Lodolo has had many injury issues, and Greene has had a few. This will be Lowder's first full season in the bigs as well, so fewer starts could keep him fresher further into the season.

-Cost?- Cost can be a pro or con depending on the team, but my assumption is if they go to a 6th, it would be a mix of Richardson or Phillips taking that spot. If so, what you would pay that 6th starter could be less than the cost of signing a reliever off of the market.

The Cons:

-Stress on the bullpen- With one less spot in the bullpen, if the Reds have a few starts back to back where the starter ducks out early, the bullpen could get pretty taxed. You would assume it would happen less since starters should be more rested and more effective, but it's definitely a risk you take.

-Fewer starts for top starters- While a 6 man does help with health and not losing starts to injury, if your top starters generally stay healthy, they could lose starts in a 6 man. You would in theory be taking a few starts from your 1-5 and handing them to the 6th best starter.

Personally, I'd be somewhat interested to see it. I think the extra rest would hopefully get more starts out of Lodolo, and Greene may be able to add a couple of MPH back to his fastball with the extra rest. I think it eases in Lowder (and Burns and Petty in the future). Ashcraft would presumably go into the pen, who could be a guy who can go 2-3 innings there from time to time when need be to take some of the pressure off.

Sample of my 6 man rotation if they go that way- 1. Hunter 2. Lowder 3. Lodolo 4. Abbott 5. Signing or trade acquisition 6. Winner of spring training competition between Richardson and Phillips.

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Just wrote in Ken Griffey Jr.

Walker Buehler was not extended a qualifying offer. He is from Lexington, KY, which means he may be open to “coming home”.

I know his numbers haven’t been stellar the last 2 years, but he’s a competent pitcher who is likely not going to earn top dollar, and who’s won 2 World Series.

I think the experience and competitiveness are something this pitching staff could benefit from, especially if he ends up in the Nick Martinez swing man/5th man role behind Greene, Lodolo, Abbott, and Lowder.

What say you to somewhere between 3 yrs/$54 mil and 4/$80mil?