The Cincinatti Reds were supposed to be one of the teams heading into 2024. A potent lineup and solid up-and-coming pitching had prognosticators and fans alike slotting them in as a division contender and strong Wild Card. It hasn’t quite worked out that way. Sure, the team has had some key injuries and Noelvi Marte’s suspension, but they were expected to be better than this. Sound familiar?
Here’s a great test of the concept of fanaticism. Let us assume that most baseball fans are well versed in the sport of Baseball, having a general understanding of its ebbs and flows across the long season.