It isn't really right to call something provocative or galling when it's both the obvious truth and already widely acknowledged. So, you shouldn't really have a guttural reaction to Cincinnati Reds COO Phil Castellini saying that the team finally expects to compete again by the time the 2018 season rolls around. I mean, we knew that already, right? We knew that when Todd Frazier was traded last winter for a trio of players, none of whom currently occupy a spot on the 25-man roster. We knew that when both Brandon Phillips and Jay Bruce were as good as traded, when Mat Latos, Johnny Cueto, and Mike Leake all began suiting up in other jerseys.
Cincinnati Reds links - Castellini hopes to compete by 2018
