The Cincinnati Reds have made no credible attempt to mask their true intentions for the 2016 season, despite what Walt Jocketty might say. A fan knows a rebuild when they see one and calling it a “reboot” is nothing but PR lip service. From the quotes in the press to their actions on the trading block, the Reds are very clearly making no attempt to stay competitive in 2016. Teams trying to stay competitive don’t trade Todd Frazier and Aroldis Chapman. Teams trying to stay competitive also don’t pencil in Chapman for 60 innings pitched, but that’s a different article altogether (one, thankfully, that no longer needs to be written).
Going For It In 2016
