The Cincinnati Reds need to do something to help out their pitching staff. Initially they were looking for pitching depth. Having seen what people are signing for they are already priced out of the market.
With the pitching market over-priced there is little the Reds can do to help their pitching situation out. They can hire coaching, scouting or catching help. They tried coaching help in season because talent and scouting didn’t work.
That leaves getting a catcher who can call a better game. Tucker Barnhart is an above average defensive catcher. Based on 2016’s results he is not a great game caller, although he did have a walk off hit early in the season.