Friday, February 11, 2011

Countdown to Spring Training!

   There are five days untill pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Arizona for Spring Training. Seems like a pretty long time until Opening Day March 31st. But, it's right around the corner. Like most Reds fans, I'm getting pretty excited. To top it all off, yesterday on Baseball Tonight, they were discussing the NL Central and who has the best chance to win. Both of the guys said they had to pick the Reds with a young core of guys who are only going to get better.

   Today I read on http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ that Edinson Volquez rejected a four year offer from the Reds, no dollar amount was listed but it was expected around the amount Jonny Cueto received. In one sense, I don't understand why he wouldn't take the financial security of the deal coming off a major surgery. But, on the flip side, I can understand why he would take the one year deal and pitch his tail off to earn the four years with more money. It's a huge risk Edinson is taking, but the reward could be huge.

   Anyone have expectations for the Reds this season? I'm expecting a playoff spot, and we WILL NOT get a no hitter thrown against us this year. I expect us to atleast get to the ALCS this season, I know this is a bold prediction, but I see it as a reachable goal for the Reds. Of coarse every year, every team expects to win the World Series. If they aren't playing for a ring they should just pack up and go home.

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