Jonathan India, the Reds’ standout second baseman, has given a strong message to the Cincinnati management office.
The Cincinnati Reds have been consistently mediocre for quite some time. Last season, however, they demonstrated hitherto untapped potential with the debuts of talents such as Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz. Still, Cincinnati hovers around.500 and fizzles away at the end of the season. The story is the same year after year.
However, Cincinnati appears to be taking their franchise in a different route. They just announced that they would fire their manager, David Bell, and search for a new manager during the summer.
While most of the players adored Bell, it’s difficult to ignore the fact that Cincinnati has become a chronic loser in the league.
And everyone in the Queen City is sick of it.
Jonathan India urges Reds front office to make moves, admits he’s tired of losing
Second baseman Jonathan India, one of the most vocal leaders in the clubhouse, recently spoke out on the subject. India is one of the team’s most regarded players, and he is sometimes referred to as the Reds’ heart.
“We’re tired of losing,” India stated. “The same thing happens every year here. We just float about.500 and try to make the push, but we simply don’t have enough. We must make a move. I know what it is, but I just want to share it with the media.”
India sounds pretty similar to how every other Reds fan sounds on social media.
And he’s totally correct.
The Reds need to add more talent. They have a great young core and some additional potential on the way in the minor levels, but they need to make a deal that will propel them to the next level.
Injuries played a role in Cincinnati’s defeat this season. Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and a few other excellent players were sidelined for extended periods of time due to injury, while Noelvi Marte was suspended for PED use during the first half of the season.
Cincinnati has an unbelievable superstar on their hands in Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz completely transforms the game and captivates the audience. There’s a chance he’ll only be in Cincinnati for five or six years, so the Reds must do everything they can to win now. If they wait too long, their generational superstar may have moved on to another team, forcing them to rebuild.
