Mesoraco appears poised
for a stellar rookie season
Top prospect Devin Mesoraco will be expected to carry a much bigger role with the Reds in 2012. The 23-year old catcher talks about those increased expectations and more in the following Q&A video (video courtesy of Cincinnati.com).
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