D-Backs pitching coach Brent Strom mentioned before the game that between the minors and majors, base stealers are 31-for-31 stealing third against Pfaadt and 52-of-57 stealing second. #Reds’ problem? Zero base runners since the first.
Asked for a comparison to Cruz, Votto said:
"Has there ever been -- and this is extreme -- a better switch-hitting, speed/power guy? The only comp I can think of is Mickey Mantle, a young Mickey Mantle. That's unfair to Elly in with one of the greatest players, but. . . ” #red
I thought I could live to a 1,000 and never see a 21-year-old Red and a 39-year-old Red do this in the same game. Good Golly Miss Molly. #Reds lead 9-7.
Was looking to compare this team to the 2010 team — the last time the #Reds were at the start of a good run. This team is much younger. The ‘10 team had 8 major contributors 27 or under. When Greene, Ashcraft and Lodolo return, this team will have at least 13.
I started doing my blog again after a 74-game break. I had a bit going on personally. This teams remarkably young. Here’s the link: https://t.co/lcRyBJfDng