Occasionally, we feature contributions from loyal members of the Nation. This is Scott Woods’ second piece for RN (here’s his first). Enjoy!
If I asked close followers of the Cincinnati Reds to describe Tony Cingrani’s performance in 2016, I suspect I would hear phrases such as “failed closer,” “walks too many guys,” and “only has one pitch.”
On the surface, there would appear to be little to disagree with regarding those thoughts. After all, Cingrani was a main part of the one of the worst group of relief pitchers in major league baseball history.