Design The 2010 Reds Infield

While waiting for the Reds to make their first offseason moves, we’ll continue to debate how the Reds should shape the 2010 team by looking at the possibilities in the infield. So far, we’ve opined on the outfield, and more recently the starting rotation. Catcher: Hanigan should be the starting catcher. The Reds have to make a decision on Ramon Hernandez’s $8.5 million option by Nov 15. John Fay reported Thursday that the Reds will not pick up the expensive option, but that the two sides are talking now to bring him back at a lower rate. I would look externally for a match with Hanigan and look for someone with better defense than Hernandez. I like Kelly Shoppach as an option, either via trade or signing him if the Indians non-tender him, as rumored. Gregg Zaun, Hernandez’s short-term replacement in Baltimore, is also an option. Corky Miller is on the 40-man roster, arbitration eligible, and likely to be cut. Craig Tatum will likely be optioned t...