RNR #349: Awards, GMs, and an important off-season
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
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?
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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
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?
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...
The Reds front office must finish the rebuild | Steve Mancuso
The time between now and the July 31 trade deadline may prove as consequential as any two weeks of the Reds multi-year rebuilding process. The team is close to being a contender. That seemed unimaginable in Apr... Read More...