Cincinnati Reds Manager Search: Skip Schumaker brings Accountability

[@jonathanhaven1690]

Has it been so long we've forgotten who we are and where we came from? Barry Larkin was the team captain for Lou Pinella the last time the Reds won the world series. He knows exactly how to hold these guys to a higher standard. He comes from a generation of Reds that knew all the Big Red Machine players. He comes from an era where the Reds were one of the best organizations in baseball. He is a HOFer, gold glove winner, silver slugger, MVP, and team captain. People need to put respect on his name.

[@rm2399]

"Better at keeping each other accountable. Making sure you get to your pregame work, that you show up here or show up there, making sure that you take care of your body..." This statement from India is eye opening for me. Tells me some players weren't doing these things.

[@soffenbaker]

Exactly

[@bryan123483]

Very true

[@darylhoskins5696]

@@rm2399 Young Guy’s Need that Discipline !

[@benfullenkamp5750]

That's quite the damning statement. Be it India or someone else, some player in the clubhouse needs to go to the guys who aren't putting in the work and/or preparation and set them straight. It doesn't have to be out in public, but sometimes it does if the person in question isn't responding to respectful accountability.

[@Cwschamps2024]

If India sees himself as a team leader, he hasn't done his job, plain and simple.

[@LorraineMeeker]

Larkin is the best choice, he will make them play better defense and smarter base running.Also you will hit the ball the other way.or you will sit.Also he will ask for what this team needs.righthanded power bat in outfield,veteran starter to eat innings, and a backup catcher.Hire Barry!!!!!!😊

[@TheGAdams005]

Zero experience. Cincinnati loves him, so he has everything to lose and very little to gain. Give him Picklers job.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Unless the stats prove a player is better pulling the ball, in the MLB, you have to know how to be versatile as a hitter.

[@roberthennessey7258]

I don't believe Castellini's want any part of Larkin as Manager.

[@darylhoskins5696]

This reminds Me of Lou Pinella laying down the Law and the Team Excelled!!!

[@jonathanhaven1690]

Yep. And you know who knows how to hold guys accountable just like sweet Lou? Barry Larkin, his old team captain of that World Series team.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@jonathanhaven1690I feel like Barry will actually chew out guys when they needed. Managing is not just about knowledge, you have to be a good psychologist sometimes and push buttons.

[@jonathanhaven1690]

Barry Larkin is such a better option than Skip Schumaker its not even funny.

[@aarongilbert4396]

I agree. I don’t think some people understand how good and experienced Larkin was. A higher career WAR than Joey Votto, 12 time All-Star and World Series Champ. There’s no way he doesn’t know what it takes to win and develop players.

[@jonathanhaven1690]

@aarongilbert4396 💯 Like has it been so long we've forgotten who we are and where we cam from? Barry Larkin was the team captain for Lou Pinella the last time the Reds won the world series. He knows exactly how to hold these guys to a higher standard. He comes from a generation of Reds that knew all the Big Red Machine players. He comes from an era where the Reds were one of the best organizations in baseball. He is a HOFer, gold glove winner, silver slugger, MVP, and team captain. People need to put respect on his name.

[@aarongilbert4396]

@@jonathanhaven1690 Well said

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@aarongilbert4396He was a heck of a player, but that does not always translate to coaching. Joey would be my hitting coach though.

[@aarongilbert4396]

@@easyenetwork2023 True but doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be a good manager either. Every manager gets their shot at some point. I think he’s the closet thing we have to a competitor and a winner that we have. And I definitely have Joey Votto as he encourage if he would take the job

[@russslagel514]

I liked him as a player. I'd like to see him get this slot.

[@jimmymcfarland4184]

Take a guess or speculate on who Tyler and India are saying needs more accountability???

[@Alexi59827]

EDLC

[@bryan123483]

​@@Alexi59827 Marte

[@JacobBailey-k2k]

Benson. It is shocking that benson stayed with the club all year playing the way he did. Horrible.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@Alexi59827For his defense for sure. Injury wise not so much maybe, but his approach to defense.

[@jimm.2118]

i want Francona first!! Rumors he is feeling better and wants to manage.. I want him #1.. he has won and can entice big name free agents that would want to play for him.. 2nd is Aaron Boone if Yanks move on, then David Ross, before Schumaker whose team lost more than the Reds.. How is that holding anyone accountable??

[@andrewconnelly3213]

I Agree 100%! It's baffling to me how so many people want Schumaker.

[@greghughes6314]

or Ross

[@easyenetwork2023]

Francona would be a ball buster for sure, I think. Ross might, but not like he set the world on fire with a high payroll.

[@roberthennessey7258]

Assume you are aware Skip was Manager of year last year - and this year the team was gutted. I am indifferent on Skip. He ran his mouth about the organization a bit when helot here. I don't think it's a good fit from Castellini viewpoint.

[@bogueout]

Fire the GM!

[@Alexi59827]

Krall may very well screw up this entire run .

[@davidbrown013]

Who do you think is responsible for the Reds having a core group of players to make a run?

[@benfullenkamp5750]

I have actually really liked how Krall has drafted since 2021. He also has payroll limitations he has to deal with. We're never going to be big players in FA, but I do agree he needs to take his FA shots better. Moustakas and Candelario were both a swing and a miss.

[@Alexi59827]

@@benfullenkamp5750 Candelario is going to be thought to have around next year

[@davidbrown013]

@@benfullenkamp5750 Candy’s stats before the knee injury were nearly right at his career norm.

[@donniekidwell180]

There is nothing wrong with Cincinnati being in Kentucky. We love the Reds and Hope we get it turned around. The fans deserve better than a less than mediocre franchise.

[@williamhouse8602]

Please don't ruin a home town hero and hire Barry Larkin

[@darrellmorrow4559]

I like Aaron Boone too.

[@Charles-c1h]

Larkin should be manager, unless he wants a ton of money lol. GO REDS!

[@easyenetwork2023]

If he gets them to play to their potential and be winners, so what?

[@mr.e3506]

Davis Bell understands the power of words. That every time you speak you’re basically making a contract with the universe. If your guys are playing well you won’t need much accountability. I disagreed with the well Bell would do things multiple times. The reds kinda got stuck in a prospect purgatory.

[@pierre4819]

...What about a trade for someone like KevinCash or DaveMartinez....

[@darrellmorrow4559]

They really need an everyday outfielder that can hit lefties and righties.

[@randyshort8822]

Cleveland is in Canada 🇨🇦

[@martialfan36]

Buck Showalter?

[@greghughes6314]

out of the 9 starting players 3 everyday players Steveson, Steir and Elia rest are unity players .

[@easyenetwork2023]

Steer and Stephenson are guys I think I respect. Maile as a backup has a lot of fire to him you might need.

[@4thQuarterMentality]

Cincinnati has always been a slowly progressive city. I have a hard time believing that race is not playing a role in why Larking is not being seriously considered.

[@andrewconnelly3213]

Jerry Narron. The Reds need the baseball guy back.

[@roberthennessey7258]

Ray Knight!

[@debbiebrown9275]

They won the division

[@BobGould-ce6kr]

Dion. This team needs some EGO

[@johngraziano4554]

Cleveland ain't nothin to right home about everything north of Columbus is ugly The sights are all south near the River

[@Matt-q3c4b]

David Bell would never and yet this guy has one of the worst records in baseball this year and that's who we're going to get we're going to go get somebody that had a worse season than we did man he's really holding them accountable huh

[@greghughes6314]

this is big boy ball NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PLAYAND HAVE PLAYER THAT CAN PLAY.

[@kingtigercrownestate9102]

The are STILL getting thier ass kicked without David Bell so who do they continue to try to blame it all on hmmm...MAYBE most of your players just have NO business playing in professional games! Maybe just MAYBE it is the players on the field that SUCK either they CAN PLAY or they CAN'T!

[@andrewconnelly3213]

Clint Hurdle.

[@soffenbaker]

Never. No. Pass. Not in a million years. Booo.

[@JJJohnson-m9r]

David Ross

[@jake.chaffin]

Boooooo

[@TrueREDSfan1]

The reds lineup is the worst. They SUCK

[@darrellmorrow4559]

I'm okay with Skip, but not Barry Larkin.

[@edwardbrady1552]

Buck Showalter?