While the rest of baseball was discussing deals at the GM meetings the Cincinnati Reds were using the time for internal discussions. They had a suite and were able to speak among themselves. Whether this was a good plan is up for debate.
The Reds are close to being in an enviable position. They have a perennial MVP candidate in Joey Votto and one of the most exciting base runners in center fielder Billy Hamilton. They also have some of the best young prospects in baseball getting close to being MLB ready.
On the flip side, the Reds had an awful season in 2016.