03-09-2009, 11:41 AM
I've been hearing peopel say "The Reds are gonna be good this year" for about 10 years now and it never happens.
I do think the Reds have a lot of young talent and there is a *chance* they could have a very good team. But I think they are probably 2 years away. For them to really contend this year they would need a lot of young guys to put up numbers they never have before. They really don't have any established producers on offense. Even Phillips has really only had one good year before.
Getting Harang right would obviously be a big step in the right direction, I'm not so sure I buy Owings, Bailey and Cueto turning it around that fast, they all struggled last year.
Id predict
1. Cubs
2. Cardinals
3. Brewers
4. Reds
5. Astros
6. Pirates
I agree the Reds have the best chances to surprise and break out but I think its unlikely.
I do think the Reds have a lot of young talent and there is a *chance* they could have a very good team. But I think they are probably 2 years away. For them to really contend this year they would need a lot of young guys to put up numbers they never have before. They really don't have any established producers on offense. Even Phillips has really only had one good year before.
Getting Harang right would obviously be a big step in the right direction, I'm not so sure I buy Owings, Bailey and Cueto turning it around that fast, they all struggled last year.
Id predict
1. Cubs
2. Cardinals
3. Brewers
4. Reds
5. Astros
6. Pirates
I agree the Reds have the best chances to surprise and break out but I think its unlikely.