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Ken Rosenthal says Reds' owner is the real problem, not Krall
MLB insider defends GM Nick Krall and points to Bob Castellini's ownership as the root cause of Cincinnati's struggles.
In brief
MLB insider defends GM Nick Krall and points to Bob Castellini's ownership as the root cause of Cincinnati's struggles. The Reds have missed the playoffs 26 of the last 31 years, and while GM Nick Krall deserves some blame, ownership's limitations may be the bigger obstacle. Originally reported by Cincinnati Reds On…
Another disappointing Reds season
The Cincinnati Reds are finishing another losing year. Questions are mounting about whether GM Nick Krall should get another chance.
Rosenthal blames ownership, not Krall
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic says the real problem is above the GM. He questions how much freedom Krall actually has to make decisions.
“I would say it rests with the Reds more on ownership than anything else”
26 playoff misses in 31 years
The Reds have failed to reach the postseason 26 of the last 31 seasons. Bob Castellini hasn't shown he can build a winner like the Brewers, Rays, or Guardians.
“Clearly, this is a team that has missed the playoffs 26 of the last 31 years.”
Trade deadline inactivity criticized
Krall deserves blame for doing nothing at the trade deadline when moves were needed. But Rosenthal questions whether ownership allowed him to act.
“I don't know how much freedom he had to make those decisions.”
Ownership may block selling
The Castellinis care deeply about perception. They'd rather win 75 games than sell off and win 65, even if selling helps the future.
Krall's roster moves still questionable
Ownership likely didn't force signings like Jeimer Candelario or Mike Moustakas, or the Ke'Bryan Hayes trade. The front office has repeatedly failed to build a winner.
Reds spend more than competitors
Cincinnati's payroll exceeds the Brewers, Rays, and Guardians. Those teams just do more with less money.
Both ownership and GM share blame
The Castellinis deserve criticism for the team's state. But Krall has had plenty of chances to build a winner and hasn't delivered results.
The takeaway
The Reds have missed the playoffs 26 of the last 31 years, and while GM Nick Krall deserves some blame, ownership's limitations may be the bigger obstacle.
