For a while there I did this thing where I gave unsolicited advice to the Reds’ decision-makers and it was all really dumb and not at all reasonable and I guess I really hoped it was funny or something. Invariably one or two people thought it was serious and I always thought that was great. Anyway, I think this here is sober and measured and feasible. No fake.
The Reds are in a real damn position here this winter. They are a few steps away from being a legitimate World Series contender as is, but they also cannot afford to spend another season planning for the next season.