Spring Training in Goodyear, AZ, is right around the corner. After a somewhat surprising 2010 season that included a divisional crown and playoff berth, the 2011 Cincinnati Reds followed up with a disappointing year. Many pundits and analysts had predicted another NL Central championship, but the Reds faltered the second half of the year and could never catch the playoff-bound Brewers and Cardinals. This year, however, the division is wide open and Cincinnati is going to be regarded as the divisional favorite. Yet, there are still several key issues and components which they need to improve on and stay consistent with, to revert back to their winning ways of 2010 and hopefully excel in the playoffs. The success of the 2012 Cincinnati Reds hinges upon these 10 important questions regarding the upcoming season.
1. Will the Reds offseason trade for Mat Latos give them the 1-2 punch they have been lacking in recent years?
There were definitely some eyebrows raised among Reds fans (I’m n...
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PLAYERS:
Mat Latos,
Yonder Alonso,
Edinson Volquez,
Yasmani Grandal,
Johnny Cueto,
Dusty Baker,
Brandon Phillips,
Drew Stubbs,
Chris Heisey,
Jonny Gomes,
Dave Sappelt,
Laynce Nix,
Aroldis Chapman,
Homer Bailey
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
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