(Gingersaurus Rex) « Nous (les Reds) sommes fatigués de perdre », a déclaré (Jonathan) India. « C’est la même chose chaque année ici. Nous nous contentons de flotter autour de .500 et essayons de faire avancer les choses, mais nous n’en avons pas assez. Nous devons agir. Je sais ce que c’est, mais je ne veux pas le dire aux médias. »
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Article being quoted can be found here:
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2024/09/24/reds-jonathan-india-future/75369740007/
Transcript of said article:
Written by Charlie Goldsmith, Cincinnati Enquirer
Published 7:50 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2024 | Updated 8:21 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2024
CLEVELAND — On Tuesday, as Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India prepared for his first big league game that wouldn’t be managed by David Bell, India reflected on how much has changed in his four years in the big leagues.
India isn’t the young guy anymore, and he has seen nearly the entire roster turn over. He has become a father and watched a lot of teammates grow up.
India said the constant between each of the last four years with the Reds has been that the team hasn’t been able to get over the hump.
“We’re tired of losing,” India said. “It’s the same thing every year here. We just float around .500 and try to make the push but we just don’t have enough. We need to make a move. I know what it is, but I just want to say it to the media.”
Before the Reds’ game on Tuesday, India participated in a Q&A about the Reds’ future.
#**What was your reaction?**
It’s tough. David was the only head coach I’ve had in my career. He taught me a lot. He gave me a lot of good advice. He’s a great coach. To lose a guy like that is tough. I guess it’s a part of this business. This game is cutthroat. I talked to him about it the other day. He’s happy about how he did the last six years here and how he left his mark on this team. I agree with him. He made this place very special. He made everyone very comfortable, which was really good for the young guys. It’s definitely sad.
#**How does the team take the next step?**
A lot is going to change. I don’t know what else is going to change, but I think a lot is going to change in this next year. We’ll see what happens. A lot could happen. We shall see.
#**The focus of the conversation has been defense and base running mistakes. What happened there this year?**
Base running was a big thing. The defense, there was some defensive stuff that went on that wasn’t up to par. I have my own opinions on certain things this team needs. I’m not going to say them here. I’ve talked to people in the front office about this.
#**Is this a big offseason for the Reds?**
It’s got to be. Who knows if I’ll be here next year. Who knows if (Tyler) Stephenson will be here. We’re running out of time. We were the young core. Then, we added Elly and so many guys. They need to make moves. I want to win. Everyone wants to win. That’s the bottom line. We know we can. There are certain things that I think should happen.
#**You say the Reds need to make a move. Is what you’re saying that the Reds need to spend?**
Yeah, it could be. Yeah. There’s a certain thing we need to go get.
#**How do you feel about your future here?**
I don’t know. I don’t pay attention to it anymore. I thought for the last two years that I wouldn’t be here. I continue to, and I’m blessed. I love this place. They know I do. We’ll see. I’m just happy to play this many games this year coming off the injury I had this offseason. To play over 150 games and be in the lineup every day, that was a goal of mine. I’m pretty happy where I’m at finishing a year.
#**Do you think this is an attractive manager job?**
I think it’s very attractive. There’s so much potential here. Teams see that. We saw it last year. Flashes this year. There’s so much young talent. Who doesn’t want to coach a guy like Elly? The young pitchers, they’re great. It’s a good group. We all do want to win. We have the same mindset. Injuries were tough on us this year. A lot of one-run losses. That’s baseball. It’s a very interesting job. There’s a lot of talent here.
#**What qualities does the next manager need?**
David was very easy to get along with as a manager. That’s important for a younger team. You don’t want to scare these guys away or be the bad guy. We need someone that’s going to be more aggressive and keep us accountable. We should be better in this clubhouse about keeping each other accountable.
Making sure you get your pregame work in. That you show up here or show up there. Making sure you take care of your body every day. Certain things like that. Maybe a little more old school. Get some more fire and spirit.
#**Does that work best coming from a manager that has done it before and won before, or could that be a younger guy?**
It could go either way. I don’t know. Freddie (Benavides) is a great guy. We love Freddie. He has that edge to him. He keeps you accountable. He lets you know when you mess up. I love Freddie. We’ll see what happens. We need someone that’s going to keep us accountable.
Juan Soto you are called upon.
I’m just imagining the meme potential if they trade him and the Reds win the world series.
I know exactly what he’s talking about here. One free slice of peperoni pizza for every fan in attendance when the Reds lose. Keep ownership accountable.
Is it something I’ve been saying?
‘Make me God-Emperor of Cincinnati’
.500 float gang 🤝
Maybe you need to step up then Johnny boy
Votto
The Reds should try getting a second baseman that isn’t consistently mediocre.
“Oh? You’re tired of hanging around .500 and barely missing out? Get in line, pal.”
-Mariners fans and players
The Reds are not bad. In fact, I’d say it’s an above average roster overall, so that’s not it. What I seem to recall that didn’t click about the Reds, when the Tigers played them, is that they don’t often seem to get that big clutch late inning hit very often in some close and late spots
I also saw where the BP would, at times, fail to record big outs at crucial moments in close games with guys on base.. which is where the Tigers attacked them in those types of situations
I miss back when the NL central was all really competitive, the whole division has really fallen apart anymore besides the brewers.
And that move is?
Wil Myers
They have the second smallest market size behind Milwaukee, and the Brewers have been competitive for a long time. The should analyze what the Brewers are doing. Or the Padres. These teams are geographically boxed in by bodies of water and larger competing cities.