2019 Cincinnati Reds

[Chieftain2009]

The big questions for the Reds right now is who will play center field and who will be the fifth starter? With all the acquisitions this off-season, the starting rotation is pretty much solidified except for that #5. The 5th starter will be battled out in spring training unless the Reds acquire another pitcher. I think it will be a battle between DeSclafani, Mahle, Reed and Romano (my choice would be DeSclafani).

The other question is who will play center field? If I had to guess, I would say that it would probably be Schebler (but we all know about his injury problems). Almost a lock that Puig will be starting in RF. And LF will be between Winker and Kemp (possibly a platoon situation).

[Chieftain2009]

Here's my projected Reds lineup with who is on their current roster.

Starting pitchers:
Sonny Gray
Luis Castillo
Tanner Roark
Alex Wood
Anthony DeSclafani

Bullpen:
Tyler Mahle
Sal Romano
Wandy Peralta
Michael Lorenzen
David Hernandez
Amir Garrett
Jared Hughes
Raisel Iglesias

Starting lineup:
C - Tucker Barnhart
1B - Joey Votto
2B - Scooter Gennett
3B - Eugenio Suarez
SS - Jose Peraza
LF - Matt Kemp
CF - Scott Schebler
RF - Yasiel Puig

Bench:
Curt Casali (C)
Alex Blandino (IF)
Jesse Winker (OF)
Phillip Ervin (OF)

[Chieftain2009]

Reds are looking to trade for a Marlin

Referring to catcher JT Realmuto. Possibly the best catcher in the game today, at least on the offensive side. I don't know if this trade would be worth it honestly though. The Reds already have a gold glove winner behind the plate, and he has showed some decent offensive production. He's also a fan favorite.

We'll see what the Reds are willing to give up to acquire him.

[Geronimo]

Castillo won't be number 2 and center field?

[Chieftain2009]

Castillo won't be number 2 and center field?

Gotta believe the outfield will rotate based on who the opposing teams starter is.

Wasn't saying Castillo would be #2, just listing the starters.

[Geronimo]

He's in line to being a good pitcher for the Reds !

[PTrojan59]

Although the team hasn’t announced it yet, rumors are they have agreed to a deal with relief pitcher Zach Duke. If this is true, he will take a spot in the bullpen from a young guy, he had a solid season last year though. I think the Reds have at least 1 maybe 2 more moves left. I think they are real players for JT Realmuto (I don’t care for trading for him, I like Tucker) also could see them bring in a CF (I however think Nick Senzel wins the job). Could see another starting pitcher being acquired as well. Should be an interesting next few weeks.

[Geronimo]

Reds are making it very interesting ! Bout - time ! GO REDS!

[Chieftain2009]

Yeah, they have not messed around this offseason, and I love it!!

I agree with you PTrojan59, I don't care for trading for Realmuto, I'm a big fan of Tucker Barnhart.

[Geronimo]

They best worry about SS not catcher? Barnhart has came along way !

[Omega]

Yeah, they have not messed around this offseason, and I love it!!

I agree with you PTrojan59, I don't care for trading for Realmuto, I'm a big fan of Tucker Barnhart.

The Marlin catcher is headed to Philly:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/so ... ?ocid=AMZN

[Chieftain2009]

Yeah, they have not messed around this offseason, and I love it!!

I agree with you PTrojan59, I don't care for trading for Realmuto, I'm a big fan of Tucker Barnhart.

The Marlin catcher is headed to Philly:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/so ... ?ocid=AMZN

I'm cool with that. I'm a huge Tucker Barnhart fan!

[Geronimo]

Indians vs Reds Feb 23 3:05 start !

[Omega]

Although I do not think Puig and Kemp will be with the Reds past the trade deadline, I am encouraged the Cincy front office has made the effort to improve the lineup, especially pitching. Will it be enough to get the Reds above a .500 finish, only time will tell, but spring training should be interesting.

[Chieftain2009]

I'm always excited every year for the start of Reds baseball, but this especially to see what the product looks like that the front office has produced.

[Geronimo]

Bout-time GO REDS!

[Geronimo]

Matt Kemp second atbat as a Red ! Where did the ball go it's still going !

[Geronimo]

W- today! Hope it plays in to the season ?

[Chieftain2009]

The Reds made a very interesting signing two days ago. They signed shortstop Jose Iglesias to a minor league contract with an invite to the big league camp. Iglesias was the starting shortstop on a number of good Detroit Tiger teams. They made it clear that Peraza is the starting shortstop, but Iglesias provides some middle infield depth should they elect to bring him to the majors.

[Geronimo]

Not a fan of Peraza !