Reds (49-53) @ Mariners (50-50) Jul 20-22, '26...

[SoulfishHawk]

FFS, can we pick a different term??

We ALL know they're not serious.

 

[SuperSonic67]

We were a lock to be in the World Series this year though I thought…only 5 outs away last year. We have such a storied history of success it was a given…oh well. Darn it!

Well, one things for sure…after the year off from next years labor strike, we’re going to be in the mix for the WS for sure in 2028!

 

[Azvacar]

Here's my thing.. I don't like the term "unserious" or whatever the F it is... not serious whatever.. on paper.. we had great players, with a great farm, pulling up great farm players.... great bullpen depth, a stacked starting rotation...

Besides Id say like 10 Dan Wilson Blunders.. the rest of it is on... the players... Hit better..... period.... Play baseball... utilize the entire lineup which we have...

Frankly I hate the manager thing (though he has his doofus moments) He can't make these million dollar players hit... Thats on them

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Good points. Leaving RISP is a 50 year thing with this team. Nothing...ever...changes.

 

[falcongoggles]

I went to game 1 and 3 of the series. I saw two different teams. Cal is clearly frustrated with lack of production. He tomahawked his bat into the ground after popping up a ball.

The team is definitely swinging for the fences when all they need is a hit. That said, they are getting more balls through the infield gap as the season is progressing.

This road trip will be very telling

 

[Crizilla]

I like how the posts above this one gave reasons why this franchise isn't serious. On 710 they were talking about how managers matter in baseball more than you think. And we all know Hawks don't win the bowl if Pete stayed.