Bengals restructured the contract of QB Joe Burrow, per @RapSheet and me, creating $10 million in cap room. This move allows Cincy to operate without putting itself in a tough spot cap wise.
This is due in part to the cash needed for the Dexter Lawrence trade.
I had a caller to Extra Innings, Jake from Dayon, say something that I haven't stopped thinking about. The 29-year old expressed his frustration with the #Reds, and concern that they are losing a generation of fans.
Born in 1997, he pointed out that in his lifetime he's seen just nine winning seasons, five playoff teams, four home playoff games, and no home playoff wins.
"It's an absolute disgrace I've not one single time seen the Reds advance in the postseason."
"I grew up going to games with my dad, doing the scorebook, hearing stories of the Big Red Machine. I am dying for just one of those moments, here...once......just once"
He noted how his age group is 'starving' for a winner. He fears they are losing a generation of fans, and the organization doesn't seem to care.
Thoughts?
I told him I'd make his call a show topic.
We will discuss tonight in the 7pm hour.
Honestly, no matter how this game ends up...
Probably the most ridiculous, embarrassing Cincinnati Reds game I've ever watched.
And come to think of it, they seem to ALWAYS happen against the shitty, poverty, Pittsburgh Pirates.
And just a reminder to their fans as I cope:
Average fastball stats from my no hitter: 93.9 mph. 20.6 ivb.
Average velo for my cy young season: 93.5 mph, 19.7 ivb.
So apparently, better velo and more movement on the fastball means I’m super washed.