Return of the Big Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds Franchise MLB 17 the Show

[SoxSoxSox]

Following. Always interesting to see how different people tackle rebuilds.

[millertime98]

Quote: Originally Posted by mlblover15

I really am wowed by these threads that are done with a lot of visual flares and photoshop stuff... never learned it and am way too set in my ways to do it now lol... but look forward to this and all the other threads that we have going here to stay strong and continue to roll out updates well into the future

It is pretty cool, right?! I've thought about starting a blog in the"my arena" section but I'm sure nobody would read it. Plus, I can't make it look as nice as these guys. I am a big dork when it comes to this game and rebuilding in franchise more. Love this stuff!
I fully expect a remake of the Reds Hot rap video on here when the machine is rebuilt!!

[SoxSoxSox]

Should hire Rob Dibble as your pitching coach for the awesomeness.

[Hinkleyyy]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxSoxSox

Following. Always interesting to see how different people tackle rebuilds.

Haven't been able to get any games in cause ive been busy with school and work Though tomorrow night or Friday gonna stream a few games and then hopefully get the monthly review up and maybe look to sign a International Free agent!

[Hinkleyyy]

Month of April & May

So far the Reds have struggled to get anything going this season as they have been hit with the injury bug. Though Joey Votto has been able to get hot and lead the team in mostly every stat. Though with some players hopefully returning some we can get back on track and get some wins under out belts. Though if we cannot we may look to move some players at the trade deadline!

Transactions
2/24 2B Scooter Gennett added to Day-to-Day (Finger Blister)
2/26 2B Scooter Gennett activated from DL
4/30 CF Billy Hamilton added to 60-Day DL (Torn Calf out 1-2 months)
5/1 Sign OF Anthony Gose to a 2 year 1.1 Million deal, assign to MLB
5/2 C Devin Mosoraco activated from 60-Day DL
5/1 C Stuart Turner optioned to Triple-A Louisville
5/2 C Devin Mesoraco added to 60-Day DL (Torn ACL, out +6 Months)
5/2 C Stuart Turner Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
5/8 2B Tony Renda recalled from Triple-A Louisville, 2B Dilson Herrera optioned to Triple-A Lousiville
5/14 RF Scott Schebler added to 60-Day DL (Fractured hand, out 2-3 Months)
5/14 RF Patrick Kivlehan recalled from Triple-A Louisville
5/14 P Brandon Finnegan added to 60-Day DL (Fractured forearm, out 2-3 months)
5/14 P Anthony DeSclafani activated from 60-Day DL and sent to Single A for rehab
5/17 SP Anthony DeScalafni assigned to Cincinnati Reds
5/18 OF Arismendy Alactntara added to 60-Day DL (Broken arm, out 1-2 months)
5/19 RF Dominic Brown signed to a 1 year and 1.5 Million deal, assigned to Cincinnati Reds
5/23 P Robert Stephenson optioned to Triple-A Louisville
5/23 P Tyler Maztek signed 1 year 2.9 Million deal, assigned to Cincinnati Reds
5/25 P Austin Brice traded to Detroit Tigers for Cash

2016-17 Cincinatti Reds Stats - Hitting
NAME	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG
Joey Votto	191	41	55	11	0	16	36	34	42	1	1	.288	.403	.999
Jose Peraza	206	15	58	12	1	4	16	7	27	6	4	.282	.310	.718
Zach Cozart	166	21	39	8	0	9	19	7	25	0	1	.235	.270	.446
Tucker Barnhart	153	14	44	7	0	4	19	15	30	0	0	.268	.331	.392`
Adam Duvall	176	19	42	5	0	6	18	26	45	1	0	.239	.340	.369
Eugenio Suarez	152	13	38	2	0	2	18	19	40	0	0	.250	.339	.303
Scooter Gennett	139	13	44	5	1	3	16	12	24	2	1	.317	.373	.432
Scott Schebler (DL)	123	13	32	6	1	4	16	4	24	1	1	.260	.287	.423
Arismendy Alacantara (DL)	90	6	18	5	1	1	6	6	23	1	0	.200	.250	.311
Anthony Gose	101	12	20	2	0	3	8	12	33	4	1	.198	.283	.307
Stuart Turner	54	3	13	0	0	1	4	4	11	0	0	.241	.293	.296
Jesse Winker	37	2	8	3	0	0	6	4	13	0	0	.216	.293	.297
Billy Hamilton (DL)	74	9	18	5	0	0	2	8	18	4	2	.243	.317	.311
Tony Renda	26	1	5	0	0	0	0	2	5	1	0	.192	.250	.192
Dominic Brown	43	4	11	2	0	0	7	6	7	0	0	.256	.353	.302
Patrick Kivlehan	12	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	7	0	0	.083	.083	.333
Devin Mesoraco (DL)	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.667	.750	.667
Dilson Herrera (Triple-A)	40	4	7	2	0	1	6	2	13	0	0	.175	,233	,300

2016-17 Cincinatti Reds Stats - Pitching
NAME	GP	GS	W	L	SV	QS	HLD	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	WHIP	ERA
Michael Lorenzen	38	0	2	2	0	0	9	43.0	47	17	3	17	35	1.49	3.56
Stephen Johnson	36	0	0	2	0	0	4	31.2	41	20	4	18	35	1.86	5,68
Blake Wood	35	0	1	2	0	0	8	32.2	34	21	3	23	24	1.74	5.79
Drew Storen	31	0	0	3	0	0	12	26.2	28	7	0	8	26	1.39	2.36
Louis Coleman	28	0	0	3	0	0	4	29.1	39	11	8	18	22	1.94	6.75
Raisel Iglesias	22	0	0	2	16	0	0	22.2	13	3	2	7	22	0.88	1.19
Tony Cingrani	21	0	0	0	0	0	7	20.1	19	12	1	14	23	1.62	5.31
Scott Feldman	11	11	4	3	0	6	0	61.1	47	18	4	22	38	1.13	2.64
Bronson Arroyo	11	11	5	2	0	4	0	56.0	55	22	4	21	47	1.36	3.54
Tim Adleman	10	10	4	4	0	2	0	50.1	51	31	11	25	51	1.51	5.54
Brandon Finnegan	8	8	2	4	0	3	0	41.0	29	21	6	28	40	1.39	4.39
Anthony DeSclafani	4	4	2	1	0	2	0	22.0	22	10	3	10	16	1.45	4.09
Tyler Maztek	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	11.1	13	4	1	4	10	1.50	3.18
Robert Stephenson (Triple-A)	8	8	1	5	0	1	0	36.0	45	27	4	21	34	1.83	6.75

Prospect Watch
#1 3B- Nick Senzel- After a hot start batting .31 with 6 RBI’s Senzel was called up to Triple-A

#2 SP- Amir Garrett- So far in Triple-A Amir has gone 1-1 with an ERA of 1.67 and is coming out of the bullpen. He has also had 22 k’s in 27.0 Innings pitched

#3 LF- Taylor Trammel- The 19 year old has started off hot in Double A put sizzled off. He has an average of .253 with 5 homeruns and 19 RBI’s.

#4 RF Aristides Aquino- In Double-A the 23 year old has batted .309 with 4 HR’s and 23 RBI’s

#5 P- Luis Castillo- The 24 year old has struggled posting a 1-5 record with an 8.43 ERA and may be sent down to Single-A.

League Standings

MLB Standings - Updated: May 31, 2017
AL EAST	W	L	GB
Red Sox	38	15	-
Blue Jays	32	21	6.0
Rays	25	31	14.5
Yankees	23	29	14.5
Orioles	18	34	19.5
AL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Indians	32	22	-
Royals	30	24	2.0
Twins	24	28	7.0
White Sox	21	32	10.5
Tigers	16	38	16.0
AL WEST	W	L	GB
Astros	35	20	-
Rangers	31	23	3.5
Angels	31	25	4.5
Mariners	29	25	5.5
Athletics	17	36	17.0
AL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Blue Jays	32	21	-
Rangers	31	23	-
Angels	31	25	1.0
Royals	30	24	1.0
Mariners	29	25	2.0
Twins	24	28	6.0
Rays	25	31	7.0
Yankees	23	29	7.0
White Sox	21	32	9.5
Orioles	18	34	12.0
Athletics	17	36	13.5
Tigers	16	38
NL EAST	W	L	GB
Nationals	32	21	-
Mets	29	24	3.0
Marlins	27	25	4.5
PHillies	24	28	7.5
Braves	23	30	9.0
NL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Cubs	37	16	-
Cardinals	31	21	5.5
Pirates	24	30	13.5
Reds	21	33	16.5
Brewers	20	35	18.0
NL WEST	W	L	GB
Dodgers	36	19	-
Giants	30	25	6.0
Diamondbacks	30	25	6.0
Padres	24	32	12.5
Rockies	16	39	20.0
NL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Cardinals	31	21	-
Giants	30	25	-
Diamondbacks	30	25	-
Mets	29	24	-
Marlins	27	24	1.5
Phillies	24	28	4.5
Pirates	24	30	5.5
Braves	23	30	6.0
Padres	24	32	6.5
Reds	21	33	8.5
Brewers	20	35	10.0
Rockies	16	39	14.0

Round 1- 3B Sean Steele- R/R, 19 years old from Georgia University. A power hitting player that has the potential to be the next corner stone of the organization.

Round 2- OF Herbert Porton- L/R, 18 years old from California, HS. A speedy slap hitter that can play almost everyone on the field.

Round 3- P Reid Ricks- R/R, 18 years old from Canada, HS. A sinker ball pitcher that can go deep into a game with good break.

Round 4- LF/3B Mathew Wesson- S/R, 18 years old from Florida Gulf Coast University. A speedy player with a decent arm and good contact.

Round 5- P William Dugan- L/L, 22 years old from Texas A&M. A lefty pitcher who can bring heat from the bullpen.

Round 6- P Alfonso Ruiz- R/R, 20 years old from Boston University. A starting pitcher who can go deep into games with a decent break.

Round 7- Douglas Suzuki- R/R, 19 years old from Rhode Island, HS. A good fielder that has decent speed and an arm.

Injury Report

Pos	Player	Injury Note
RF	Scott Schebler(MLB)	60-Day DL (Fractured Hand)
CF	Billy Hamilton(MLB)	60-Day DL (Torn Calf)
C	Devin Mesoraco(MLB)	60-Day DL (Torn ACL)
P	Brandon Finnegan(MLB)	60-Day DL (Fractured Forearm)
OF	Arismendy Alcantara(MLB)	60-Day DL (Broken Arm)
P	Ariel Hernandez(Triple-A)	60-Day DL (Sprained Elbow Ligament)

[millertime98]

Mesoraco got hurt for the season the same day he came back? Hilarious and sad and so Reds.


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[Hinkleyyy]

Quote: Originally Posted by millertime98

Mesoraco got hurt for the season the same day he came back? Hilarious and sad and so Reds. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Yes he did and I'm not really happy about it but what can you do. I'm just praying its not a career ending injury to my young catcher. And I know its just the Reds luck for this to happen and right after he has a good return game.

[Hinkleyyy]

June & July Review

A little bit of a different format for this recap of the months so let me know how you like it. By the end of the month the Reds finished with a record of 37-68 and continued to struggle. Though we were able to offload a few of our players that were not needed to teams that were trying to contend. Though Joey Votto is still hot the rest of the team needs to fight their grove.

Transactions
6/24 P Homer Bailey activated from 60-Day DL
6/24 P Louis Coleman optioned to Triple-A Louisville
6/28 CF Billy Hamilton has been activated from 60-Day DL
6/28 RF Patrick Kivlehan has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/10 P Stephen Johnson optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/11 P Robert Stephenson recalled up from Triple-A Louisville
7/12 RF Scott Schebler activated from 60-Day DL
7/12 LF Jesse Winkler optioned to Double-A Pensacola
7/15 OF Arismendy Alacantara activated from 60-Day DL and optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/18 P Brandon Finnegan activated from 60-Day DL
7/18 P Robert Stephenson optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/27 P Tim Aldeman added to 10-Day DL
7/27 P Louis Coleman recalled from Triple-A Louisville
7/28 Reds trade RF Adam Duvall and OF Patrick Kivlehan to the Indians for SS Erik Gonzalez
7/28 Reds assign SS Erik Gonzalez to Triple-A Louisville
7/28 Reds trade P Homer Bailey to the Rangers for 1B/LF Josh Hamilton and P Allen Webster
7/28 Reds assign P Allen Webster and 1B/LF Josh Hamilton to the Reds
7/30 Reds trade P Drew Storen and SS Zach Cozart to the Diamondbacks for P Rubby De La Rosa, OF Socrates Brito and IF Dawel Lugo
7/30 Reds assign P Rubby De La Rosa to the Reds, LF Socrates Brito to Triple-A Louisville and IF Dawel Lugo to Double-A Pensacola.
7/30 OF Arismendy Alcantara recalled from Triple-A Louisville
7/30 P Louis Coleman designated for assignment
7/30 P Stephen Johnson recalled from Triple-A Louisville

Team Statistics Leader

Spoiler

Games
1. Joey Votto-105
2. Jose Peraza- 104
3. Eugenio Suarez-98

At Bats
1. Jose Peraza-403
2. Joey Votto-374
3. Eugenio Suarez-304

Runs
1. Joey Votto-75
2. Jose Peraza-38
3. Scooter Gennett-34

Hits
1. Joey Votto-110
2. Jose Peraza-108
3. Scooter Gennett-94

Homeruns
1. Joey Votto-21
2. Eugenio Suarez-10
3. Jose Peraza-10

Runs Batted In
1. Joey Votto-61
2. Eugenio Suarez-45
3. Scooter Gennett-36

Stolen Bases
1. Billy Hamilton-16
2. Jose Peraza-10
3. Anthony Gose-9

Average
1. Scooter Gennett- .313
2. Billy Hamilton- .310
3. Joey Votto- .294

Wins
1. Bronson Arroyo-6
2. Scott Feldman-5
3. Tim Adleman-5

Holds
1. Blake Wood-16
2. Tony Cingrani-12
3. Michael Lorenzen-11

ERA
1. Rasiel Iglesias- 2.37
2. Brandon Finnegan- 3.57
3. Tyler Maztek- 4.02

Strike Outs
1. Tim Adleman- 90
2. Bronson Arroyo- 83
3. Michael Lorenzen & Scott Feldman- 65

Prospect Watch

#1 3B- Nick Senzel- After being called up to Triple-A Senzel looked to keep his hot start. Even though his AVG, .238 he has 7 HR’s and 16 RBI’s.

#2 SP- Amir Garrett- Amir continues to dominate in Triple-A as he hold a record of 7-2 with a 2.82 ERA and punching out 76 batters.

#3 P- Robert Stephenson- After a rough start in the majors Stephenson was optioned to Triple-A. After this he was able to post a 8-2 record with a 2.67 ERA with 71 K’s.

#4 SS- Erik Gonzalez- The recently acquired Gonzalez though not making his Reds debut yet has an AVG of .257 with 5 HR’s and 43 RBI’s in Triple-A.

#5 LF-Jesse Winkler- After struggling in the majors this season Jesse was optioned down. Though he has slowly started to regain his streak as he has an AVG of .255 with 3 RBI’s.

MLB Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
AL EAST	W	L	GB
Red Sox	66	41	-
Blue Jays	65	41	0.5
Rays	52	55	14.0
Yankees	47	58	18.0
Orioles	45	60	20.0
AL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Indians	60	45	-
Royals	53	52	7.0
Tigers	42	63	18.0
Twins	41	63	18.5
White Sox	39	65	20.5
AL WEST	W	L	GB
Astros	64	42	-
Rangers	59	46	4.5
Mariners	58	49	6.5
Angels	57	49	7.0
Athletics	36	71	28.5
AL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Blue Jays	65	41	-
Rangers	59	46	-
Mariners	58	49	2.0
Angels	57	49	2.5
Royals	53	52	6.0
Rays	52	55	8.0
Yankees	47	58	12.0
Orioles	45	60	14.0
Tigers	42	63	17.0
Twins	41	63	17.5
White Sox	39	65	19.5
Athletics	36	71	24.0
NL EAST	W	L	GB
Nationals	62	43	-
Phillies	55	49	6.5
Marlins	52	53	10.0
Mets	51	54	11.0
Braves	46	59	16.0
NL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Cubs	72	32	-
Cardinals	58	47	14.5
Pirates	54	51	18.5
Brewers	39	58	24.5
Reds	37	68	35.5
NL WEST	W	L	GB
Dodgers	66	40	-
Giants	63	44	3.5
Diamondbacks	53	52	12.5
Padres	42	64	24.0
Rockies	38	68	28.0
NL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Giants	63	44	-
Cardinals	58	47	-
Phillies	55	49	2.5
Pirates	54	51	4.0
Diamondbacks	53	52	5.0
Marlins	52	53	6.0
Mets	51	54	7.0
Brewers	49	58	10.0
Braves	26	59	12.0
Padres	42	64	16.5
Rockies	38	68	20.5
Reds	37	68	21.0

Injury Report

Pos	Player	Injury Note
P	Tim Adleman (MLB)	15-Day DL (Shoulder tightness)
LF	Sebastian Elizalde (AA)	60-Day DL (Fractured leg)
C	Devin Mesoraco(MLB)	60-Day DL (Torn ACL)

Mid-Season League Leaders

MLB League Leaders - Updated: Jan 1,
AVG			Hits
	1. Miguel Cabrera (DET)	.344		1. AJ Pollock (ARI)	142
	2. Buster Posey (SF)	.340		2. Carlos Correa (HOU)	135
	3. AJ Pollock (ARZ)	.339		3. Dustin Pedroia (BOS)	134
	4. Carlos Correa (HOU)	.336		4. Hanley Ramirez (BOS)	132
	5. Christain Yelich (MIA)	.332		5. Jose Altuve (HOU)	129
Home Runs		HR	Runs Batted In		RBI
	1. Josh Donaldson (TOR)	35		1. Hanley Ramirez (BOS)	87
	2. Jose Bautista (TOR)	30		2. Will Myers (SD)	85
	3. Nelson Cruz (SEA)	27		3. Kris Bryant (CHC)	84
	4. Edwin Encarnacion (CLE)	26		4. Anthony Rizzo (CHC)	82
	5. Kyle Seager (SEA)	24		5. Josh Donaldson (TOR)	82
Stolen Bases		SB	Wins		W
	1. Jonathan Villar (MIL)	40		1. Max Scherezer (WSH)	14
	2. Dee Gordan (MIA)	32		2. Zach Greinke (ARI)	13
	3. AJ Pollock (ARZ)	27		3. Jake Arieta (CHC)	13
	4. Starling Marte (PIR)	27		4. Kyle Hendricks (CHC)	13
	5. Raja Davis (ATH)	26		5. Felix Hernandez (SEA)	13
Saves		S	Earned Runs Average		AVG
	1. Wade Davis (CHC)	40		1. Mike Minor (KC)	1.95
	2. Seugn Hwan Oh (STL)	34		2. Aaron Nola (PHI)	2.16
	3. Cody Allen (CLE)	34		3. Max Scherzer (WSH)	2.19
	4. Tony Watson (PIR)	32		4. Kyle Hendricks (CHC)	2.30
	5. Joe Smith (TOR)	31		5. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)	2.44