The Cincinnati Reds finished the 2011 season with a disappointing 79-83 record and 17 games behind first place Milwaukee. They went into the off-season knowing that they had to shore up their pitching staff. Mission accomplished, but at a hefty price. The Reds traded away 4 of their top prospects to acquire Mat Latos from the Padres and Sean Marshall from the Cubs.
Joey Votto
Latos gives them a top tier starting pitcher to go with free agent signee Jeff Francis. That duo will certainly bolster what was a solid, but unspectacular staff. In addition to the Marshall trade, the Reds signed Ryan Madson to be their closer and with those two moves solidified the back end of their bullpen.
[2012 MLB Preview Central]
Cincinnati is aiming for the NL Central crown and have all the pieces in place to achieve that goal. MVP candidate Joey Votto anchors the infield and the batting order for Dusty Baker. Jay Bruce smashed 32 homers last year and is an ideal compliment to Votto. Brandon Phillips ha...
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PLAYERS:
Mat Latos,
Sean Marshall,
Joey Votto,
Jeff Francis,
Ryan Madson,
Dusty Baker,
Jay Bruce,
Brandon Phillips,
Scott Rolen,
Devin Mesoraco,
Aroldis Chapman,
Ryan Hanigan,
Homer Bailey,
Drew Stubbs,
Bronson Arroyo
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds
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