Post by Birdie Sanders on Aug 5, 2014 18:33:57 GMT -5
Recently, the Reds have realized that their experiment in moving the fences way back has not led to much success beyond an NL Central division title in 2008. As a result, the Reds have decided to change the dimensions of Riverfront Stadium once again and here is what the park will now look like:
New Dimensions
left field line- 325 ft
left field- 355 ft
left-center field- 389 ft
center field- 420 ft
right-center field- 377 ft
right field- 340 ft
right field line- 330 ft
Fence Heights
left field line - 4 ft
left field - 6 ft
left-center field - 6 ft
center field - 7 ft
right-center field - 5 ft
right field - 5 ft
right field line - 4 ft
General Manager George Andrews and his staff have now realized even more that the Reds need to provide good offensive run support in order for the pitching staff to win more games. One thing that could help the cause is a change in Riverfront Stadium's dimensions in an effort to see the Reds' lineup hit more home runs and score more runs ideally.
Now that more fans are going to see Reds games, the Reds' ticket sales could increase even more if the Reds' lineup starts to really produce more than ever before. And it's not like the Reds' lineup is full of scrubs either. Greg Dobbs, Dan Johnson, Alex Rios, Andre Ethier, Josh McKinley and Rob Bowen are a decent offensive core. They're all young, and all but Ethier are locked up for years to come.
DH Corey Myers and second year shortstop Esteban Ozuna are nice additions to the Reds' lineup as well.
All in all, the Reds' lineup has potential that simply hasn't been fully reached. Maybe 2010 is finally when it happens with these new dimensions.
"I don't feel the stadium dimensions will automatically turn our offense into a juggernaut and lead to so many more home runs, runs scored and wins necessarily. We still gotta step it up at the plate, make good swing, and get on base home and Away. But yeah, if the fences are moved in, I won't argue against it," stated Greg Dobbs, veteran 3-time Gold Glove right fielder.
"What's really important is that the team does well and wins more games. If we can produce more runs and give up less runs, we might very well win a few more games,...seems simple enough, but there is a two-way street. Visiting teams will likely to hit more as well," said Rob Bowen, Reds' Star catcher who has spent his entire career in Cincinnati.
How did the pitching staff react to the news? The reactions looked pretty good.
"Our offense has struggled in comparison to other NL teams and if this is what can help give more run support when I and the other pitchers are on the mound, I'm all for it. We've had good personnel, but the results aside from 2008 just have not been there. The wins need to increase, and so does everything else within our squad," stated ace pitcher Josh Beckett, who has consistently been one of the top NL pitchers throughout his career.
"The Reds many not have been the most successful team around for the past 10-15 years, but they are committed to winning and will make changes they seem to feel are necessary to do. We have a Team with plenty of potential to Win the world Series and because of that, I'm thankful to be here," said fellow pitcher Ben Sheets, who was traded from the Rays to the Reds in a midseason deal last June.
Andrews said," i got the idea one night while playing MLB the Show and smoking a Bowl...I mean you aquire decent talent, they cant do anything at home. So instead of looking like a Jack Ass, i decided to play to the potential nuber outputs of my Guys. Paying guys Millions to play Mediocre baseball isnt smart baseball or good for other horticultural business ventures. Other GM's disagree with my Business tactics but i haven't been fired yet so...."
At his press conference, GM Andrews stated that the Reds expect the dimension changes to be completed before 2010 Opening Day and will cost $10,000,000, which will be taken out of the Reds' stadium account. Andrews said that this change will need to work because the Reds will not have any more stadium money in the future.
Could this be the Reds ticket back to the playoffs or another excuse to spend money? Hopefully, it will help the cause at the very least.
New Dimensions
left field line- 325 ft
left field- 355 ft
left-center field- 389 ft
center field- 420 ft
right-center field- 377 ft
right field- 340 ft
right field line- 330 ft
Fence Heights
left field line - 4 ft
left field - 6 ft
left-center field - 6 ft
center field - 7 ft
right-center field - 5 ft
right field - 5 ft
right field line - 4 ft
General Manager George Andrews and his staff have now realized even more that the Reds need to provide good offensive run support in order for the pitching staff to win more games. One thing that could help the cause is a change in Riverfront Stadium's dimensions in an effort to see the Reds' lineup hit more home runs and score more runs ideally.
Now that more fans are going to see Reds games, the Reds' ticket sales could increase even more if the Reds' lineup starts to really produce more than ever before. And it's not like the Reds' lineup is full of scrubs either. Greg Dobbs, Dan Johnson, Alex Rios, Andre Ethier, Josh McKinley and Rob Bowen are a decent offensive core. They're all young, and all but Ethier are locked up for years to come.
DH Corey Myers and second year shortstop Esteban Ozuna are nice additions to the Reds' lineup as well.
All in all, the Reds' lineup has potential that simply hasn't been fully reached. Maybe 2010 is finally when it happens with these new dimensions.
"I don't feel the stadium dimensions will automatically turn our offense into a juggernaut and lead to so many more home runs, runs scored and wins necessarily. We still gotta step it up at the plate, make good swing, and get on base home and Away. But yeah, if the fences are moved in, I won't argue against it," stated Greg Dobbs, veteran 3-time Gold Glove right fielder.
"What's really important is that the team does well and wins more games. If we can produce more runs and give up less runs, we might very well win a few more games,...seems simple enough, but there is a two-way street. Visiting teams will likely to hit more as well," said Rob Bowen, Reds' Star catcher who has spent his entire career in Cincinnati.
How did the pitching staff react to the news? The reactions looked pretty good.
"Our offense has struggled in comparison to other NL teams and if this is what can help give more run support when I and the other pitchers are on the mound, I'm all for it. We've had good personnel, but the results aside from 2008 just have not been there. The wins need to increase, and so does everything else within our squad," stated ace pitcher Josh Beckett, who has consistently been one of the top NL pitchers throughout his career.
"The Reds many not have been the most successful team around for the past 10-15 years, but they are committed to winning and will make changes they seem to feel are necessary to do. We have a Team with plenty of potential to Win the world Series and because of that, I'm thankful to be here," said fellow pitcher Ben Sheets, who was traded from the Rays to the Reds in a midseason deal last June.
Andrews said," i got the idea one night while playing MLB the Show and smoking a Bowl...I mean you aquire decent talent, they cant do anything at home. So instead of looking like a Jack Ass, i decided to play to the potential nuber outputs of my Guys. Paying guys Millions to play Mediocre baseball isnt smart baseball or good for other horticultural business ventures. Other GM's disagree with my Business tactics but i haven't been fired yet so...."
At his press conference, GM Andrews stated that the Reds expect the dimension changes to be completed before 2010 Opening Day and will cost $10,000,000, which will be taken out of the Reds' stadium account. Andrews said that this change will need to work because the Reds will not have any more stadium money in the future.
Could this be the Reds ticket back to the playoffs or another excuse to spend money? Hopefully, it will help the cause at the very least.
