Despite what it may feel like, this Reds season is far from over. To be exact, 96% of the season has not been played yet. But we have already reached a point where doubt and concern have reared their heads. Injuries, roster decisions, and poor play out of the gate have led to some pessimistic feelings, despite a strong off-season and favorable projections. Others are looking on the bright side, like our own Nick Kirby, who likes what he has seen despite the poor results.
Aside from how we choose to feel about the Reds so far, there are objective observations we can look at to try and understand what we have seen.