The Reds will not suck this year.

[Murdock2420]

The W/L record isn't really important this year. The thing that is an absolute must, is to see improvement and growth from the young players. Peraza, Saurez, Hamilton, Winker (if he comes up) Reed, Stephenson, Lorenzen, Iggy, Finnegan. Add in a healthy Mesoraco, and a good train return on Cozart and you can call the season a success.

Sure, they could get hot and surprise, but to me this year is about getting the young guys to show they are MLB players, and then with that young core, coming on strong in 18.