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I had intended to do 18-game capsules, figuring it would be fun.
It sucked.
Either way, Reds are on pace to win 70 games this year, based on the 80-game record.
I fear some rather long losing streaks with this pitching staff, since the rotation is rotten and the bullpen is gassed.
We still could get 2 to the ASG (Cozart and Votto) and outside chance, Iglesias or Schebler.
Analysis so far, excluding the pitchers:

The problem is quite simple -- Billy Hamilton. He can't get to first base.
 

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Hamilton started the season hot and I was believing in him. Shame.

We just took a series against the Cubs tho. Woot Woot.
 

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Iglesias is pretty damn good. Him and Castillo is our 2 best up-and-coming pitchers. And it should be a lot better in a few years when Greene plays.
 

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And I wouldn't mind if Arroyo decides to come back in a relieve role. Which is better suited for him anyways.
 

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I loved watching the expressions on the faces of the Cubs fans yesterday, especially when the camera went to the Jackson Stephens family. two Cubs fans were sitting in front of them. As the Stephens family were jumping up and down cheering, the two Cubs fans faces were priceless.
Yet to be honest if I was anywhere watching the Reds, and the starting pitcher gave up a 2 out bases loaded hit to a pitcher in his very 1st ML at bat. Id probably have the same expression on my face maybe worse.

Be nice to get a sweep, but I doubt it.
 
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This one is a 3-beaver loss for the Reds.
 

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Now that's the Homer Bailey I know and love.
 

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If the Reds pitchers could retire the opposing pitcher they might actually win a few more games.

Bad enough Gray hit a HR, but adding insult to injury it was a tape measure blast.
 

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Sal Romano back on a big league mound today. Like to see the kid pitch better than his first MLB start.
 

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If a team in Denver gets that many baserunners, a team in Denver ought to at least score a few runs.
 

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The Nationals are interested in Iglesias.

If we do decide to deal him, I might die inside.
 

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Hopefully if they do trade him.. they don't give him away,

Sure this is old news but Mesoraco is on the DL
 

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Iglesias is a good but not great relief pitcher. For the moment, he's the best the Reds have but they have had better and will doubtless find someone to replace him. Iggy isn't the problem for the Reds but the Nats see this window slamming shut if they don't find some bullpen help. I think the Reds are in a good position to deal on this one though I have heard the Nats have a wasted farm system. They also have to look at the Harper contract as a giant black hole moving forward. I think they want to win before it's too late.
 

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The question is, did the Reds win the Frazier trade?
Nobody really "wins" a trade but the Cincy writer takes a look at it.
Yeah, so far I'd say the Reds are leading 3-0.

HERE
 

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We got 2 from the Rockies. That's a positive. Now if we can win a few against the D-backs. Which won't be as easy.
 

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Hunter Greene has signed. I suppose he's off to Billings.
 

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4 and 3 road trip. I'll take that. Baily is starting to look like He's ready to pitch now. Luis Looks pretty good so far. I don't like the comparison to Cueto though. A little too for that. They were praising Garrett earlier in the season and look where he is now.
 

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The question is, did the Reds win the Frazier trade?
Nobody really "wins" a trade but the Cincy writer takes a look at it.
Yeah, so far I'd say the Reds are leading 3-0.

HERE

Frazier has been 'meh' this season that's for sure. I have him on my fantasy team.
 

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Pitching staff can't sustain any sort of winning streak, which is too bad.
But there is no evidence that anybody else in the NL-C can either.
Looks like the weight is in the West.
 
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