Steve Mancuso wrote an interesting piece a few weeks ago about the possibility of the Reds starting the “Filthy Five.” Essentially, he suggested the Reds start five of the six young arms that are currently knocking on the door or have run through it. These pitchers included the following:
- Cody Reed
- Robert Stephenson
- Amir Garrett
- Brandon Finnegan
- Rookie Davis
- Sal Romano
The post sparked a fascinating discussion about service time issues and the presence of veterans like Scott Feldman or Bronson Arroyo on a rebuilding team.