Barry Larkin Shares Blunt Message on State of Cincinnati Reds
When the Cincinnati Reds won the 1990 World Series, Barry Larkin was the starting shortstop. In 1995, Larkin won the National League MVP as the Reds won the National League Central and reached the NLCS. To date, the Reds have not won another World Series or advanced in the postseason.Following nearly one month’s worth of […] The post Barry Larkin Shares Blunt Message on State of Cincinnati Reds…
Cincinnati Reds legend Barry Larkin delivered a blunt assessment of the team's current state, stating they are "so, so far behind" compared to MLB's best teams. Larkin made the remarks following a 9-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs, marking the end of a 22-game stretch in which the Reds went 9-13 against some of the National League's top teams.
This performance comes after Larkin won the National League MVP in 1995 and helped lead the Reds to the 1990 World Series title. Despite the team's strong roster, including star shortstop Elly De La Cruz and rookie Sal Stewart on track for the NL Rookie of the Year, Larkin emphasized that significant changes are necessary for the Reds to compete at the highest level. He emphasized that the city deserves better and that something has to give for improvement.
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