CINCINNATI -- As the busses warmed up outside on a chilly Thursday morning for the start of 2018 Reds Caravan, the group realized the patience it has preached to fans out on the road in recent years won't be as bountiful after four straight losing seasons.
Talking about rebuilding has a shelf life, and the Reds know that time has expired. They prefer to talk about winning and it being more realistic due to having the right players in place. The 2018 season will be about progress.
"It's very important," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "You can only ask your fan base to be patient for so long.