The most aggressive move that the Cincinnati Reds made in the offseason was trading for starting pitcher Mike Minor and making him the third-highest paid player on the roster.
Even though the 34-year-old left-hander had a 5.05 ERA last season, Minor entered the season motivated to prove he was still a quality starting pitcher. Now one-third of the way into the season, Minor still has a lot left to prove.
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Minor made his season debut for the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Friday.