Summary[]
Ben and Sam preview the Reds' season with Craig Fehrman, and Nick talks to Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer John Fay (at 24:50).
Topics[]
- Cincinnati Reds preview with Craig Fehrman
- Reds' quiet offseason
- Homer Bailey signing
- Struggles developing starters
- Who to sign: Johnny Cueto & Matt Latos
- Tony Cingrani's fastball usage
- Should Aroldis Chapman be a starter?
- Bryan Price hiring
- Billy Hamilton expectations
- Fans' views of Brandon Phillips and Joey Votto
- Lack of attendance growth
- Cincinnati Reds preview with John Fay
- Will the Reds get back to the playoffs?
- Defensive shifting
- Jay Bruce's pitch selectivity
- Devin Mesoraco
- Starting rotation
- Jeff Francis' chances of MLB playing time
Notes[]
- Homer Bailey signed a 6-year, $105 million contract with the Reds.
- Craig predicts the Reds will win 92-93 games and finish in 2nd place in the NL Central.
- From 1991-2009 the Reds had one homegrown starter produce a season with 1 WAR or greater.
- The Reds have remained 10th of 16 in NL attendance the past three years despite better on-field results.