GREAT SEASON BUILDS EXPECTATIONS FOR REDS' FUTURE

10.25.10
BY:MEH
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GREAT SEASON BUILDS EXPECTATIONS FOR REDS' FUTURE

First of all, we would like to offer an apology. After the Cincinnati Reds were swept during their short three-game playoff series earlier this month, Whack Reds took an unexpected break due to the shock. After thoroughly covering the Reds throughout the entire 2010 season and following them to their first playoff appearance in fifteen years, we had forgotten how overwhelming postseason baseball was when your hometown favorite is included and were quickly reminded of that familiar feeling of the season being terminated. Although it was delightful, the Reds' complete breakdown during the NLDS against the Phillies brought us back down to earth after an amazing and relentless 2010 Cincinnati Reds season.

There are no complaints on our end. During the Cincinnati Reds' 2010 season they composed their best record since 1999 (96-67) and won their division for the first time since they achieved the feat in 1995. After spending the last nine seasons under the .500 mark (2001-'09), the Reds finished ten games above in 2010.

So, congratulations Reds! We all knew that winning was around the corner, but few expected such a great one so soon. The anticipation of seeing this great team begin the 2011 season and make another run to the World Series is already growing and it will be here before we all know it. Stay tuned to Whack Reds during the off-season for all your Cincinnati Reds desires leading up to March 31, when they begin the 2011 regular season, against the Milwaukee Brewers.



John Fay from the Cincinnati Enquirer gives us a great breakdown of what to expect by position:

First Base: Arbitration for Votto?
Second Base: Phillips worth $11 million?
Shortstop: Janish or Cabrera?
Third Base: Who will spell Rolen?
Catcher: Will Ramon return?
Right Field: Long-term for Bruce?
Center Field: Can Stubbs leadoff?
Left Field: Upgrade needed?

MORE NEWS:
-The Baseball Show: Batting Stance Guy DIAMOND HOGGERS
-Joey Votto, Reds have big decisions coming PAUL DAUGHERTY
-Reds prospect Mesoraco cracked code in '10 MARK SHELDON
-Rhodes, Gomes future with Reds in limbo REDS REPORT
-Reds ink development deal with Bakersfield REDS.COM
-Jonny Gomes needs your help! BETTER OFF RED
-Payroll will grow; so will expenses JOHN FAY
-2011 Topps Heritage OMGREDS

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