After winning the National League Central in 2010, the Cincinnati Reds laid an egg in 2011. While stalwarts, Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Scott Rolen and Jay Bruce provide some continuity to the 2010 team, much of the Reds' hopes in 2012 fall on new acquisitions like Matt Latos and Ryan Madson and youngsters like Zack Cozart and Devin Mesoraco. Mesoraco has some cushion as Ryan Hanigan is a very reliable catcher. Zack Cozart, on the other hand, is counted on to seal the defense at short. It's a scary proposition. Will Cozart rhyme with Mozart this season, or will he be more Vanilla Ice?
Looking at Cozart's numbers is confusing. His stats in the minors before 2011 were pedestrian. Then suddenly he is putting balls in play all over the field and hit over .300 in Louisville and again in 38 exciting plate appearances for the big club before blowing out his non-throwing elbow in August. He had Tommy John surgery on that elbow that same month and is said to be good to go i...
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PLAYERS:
Joey Votto,
Brandon Phillips,
Scott Rolen,
Jay Bruce,
Ryan Madson,
Devin Mesoraco,
Ryan Hanigan,
Wilson Valdez,
Yuniesky Betancourt,
Clint Barmes,
Bill James,
Paul Janish
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates
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