The Cincinnati Reds have been trying out youth at every position. Their farm system is one of the best in the league, and most of the prospects are close to the major leagues. Also, several have contributed already, such as Philip Ervin and Luis Castillo. Furthermore, this team is building up a nice chemistry together to grind out the rest of the season.
This franchise is built for the future, and should clash with the rest of the National League Central. But, there will be constant struggles before becoming competitive again. The Reds rank 29th in all of baseball with a 5.