When Turner Ward was hired to be the Cincinnati Reds prior to the 2019 season, fans reacted with great joy. After all, Ward had helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers offense to back-to-back World Series appearances. However, his history with Dodgers didn’t translate to the Reds and Ward will not return in 2020. This should send a clear message to the fans; the Reds want to win.
Debate it all you want Reds fans, but this isn’t the typical approach we’re used to seeing from this organization. The Reds, a small market franchise, are one that usually lets these types of scenarios work themselves out.