LESSONS LEARNED? Cincinnati Reds Must Build a BETTER Offseason

Podcast: Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds · Locked On Podcast Network, Jeff Carr, Steven Offenbaker

Opublikowano: 2026-10-28

Cincinnati Reds’ offseason strategy raises tough questions: Was quantity over quality the right bullpen approach, and have outfield concerns really been addressed? The debate around Eugenio Suarez’s return, the value of platooning JJ Bleday and Dane Myers, and lingering doubts about Blake Dunn’s role set the stage for a high-stakes winter. Bob Castellini’s focus on home runs over wins continues to frustrate fans, as Geno’s $16 million option and Nick Krall’s team-building vision come under the microscope. The conversation explores how the Reds might allocate a limited $20–30 million budget to fill major holes—in the rotation...