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An attempt to estimate Reds’ financial status for player payroll

12/06/2020

Leaving the 2021 team salary level exactly where it currently is (without any additions) would, in theory, bring the team back to break-even in player payroll expense over the past two seasons after a significant loss in 2020.

RNR #349: Awards, GMs, and an important off-season

Chad Dotson

10/23/2020

The Reds have a new head man in charge. What does it mean for the club? Plus, will the Reds have two (or three) award winners?

Nick Krall will head the Reds Baseball Operations Department

Doug Gray

10/19/2020

The Cincinnati Reds have named General Manager Nick Krall as the head of their baseball operations department.

Can the Reds take advantage of the competitive balance tax?

Tom Mitsoff

12/16/2019

Six teams project to have their payrolls exceed the $208 million Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) threshold in 2020, and we've already heard rumors about some teams that are looking to shed salary as a result.

Reds fans may need to change their mindset on team building

Tom Mitsoff

12/10/2019

Tanking isn't always a winning stretegy. For every team it's worked for, it's failed to work for several others. It's time to change the mindset Reds fans.

Should the Reds buy or sell? Yes.

Steve Mancuso

07/01/2019

With the July 31 trade deadline approaching, the Cincinnati Reds ownership and front office face an important next 30 days. The all-important question being: Should the Reds be a buyer or seller? Depending on what you read, you've run across the case for one or the other formula. The right answer is both.

Five reasons to be optimistic about the 2019 Cincinnati Reds

Chad Dotson

03/28/2019

Chad Dotson discusses five reasons you should forget your nagging doubts and be fully optimistic about the 2019 Cincinnati Reds.

Trade assessment: A confident Reds front office team with bigger moves ahead | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

12/22/2018

The Reds front office appears to be changing for the better. And that’s a good thing, because the most difficult, long-lasting moves are yet to come.

What David Bell must do to fix the Reds | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

10/29/2018

Baseball fans love to question their team's manager. We interrogate every decision to bunt, steal a base, or use a pinch hitter. We're never, ever satisfied with the stupid batting order, playing time decisions... Read More...

Thoughts on the Reds manager search and why it may be doomed no matter who they choose | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

10/10/2018

The template couldn't be clearer. Take a look at the managers leading teams that remain in the postseason, each hired in the last four years. Craig Counsell, 48, Milwaukee Brewers (2015-18) A.J. Hin... Read More...

The Reds’ Real Culture Problem | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

08/27/2018

1987 was Eric Davis' best season. His combination of power, speed and defense produced 7.9 WAR at age 25. That's the highest single-season total for any Reds position player since. He mashed 37 homers, stole 50... Read More...

Is Reds ownership meddling in baseball operations?

Chad Dotson

08/20/2018

My latest column for Cincinnati Magazine explores whether Bob Castellini's ownership team is meddling in the decisions of the baseball operations department: Last week, I opined thusly: Dick Williams is a sm... Read More...

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