Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have said they're worried about budgets, the St Louis Cardinals have said they have money. Jeff and Lucas conclude their conversation by breaking down what is going on with their teams, as the Hot Stove gets going. They look at some moves each team should make and talk a bit about the managerial change from Mike Shildt to Oliver Marmol. They also break down the news about a looming lockout.

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The MLB Hall of Fame ballot has been released and there are a few guys who deserve to get in to the Hall this year. Jeff is joined by Lucas Smith, from Locked On Cardinals, to talk about why they believe there will be some players voted in (unlike last year), including some steroid era players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. They also talk about Scott Rolen's candidacy and why he deserves it.

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The Cincinnati Reds are telling us they won't spend money in free agency and are "realigning payroll" instead of prioritizing winning. So here is a way they can maximize the value of the players they have for competitiveness in a year or two: the Alfredo Simon Rule. Jeff explains what that is, why it's important, and who the Reds could use as trade cups. He also tells you why the Reds should look into Clint Frazier.

Seven years ago the Reds traded an overachieving pitcher in Alfredo Simon for the Detroit Tigers No.5 prospect, Eugenio Suarez. If the Reds want to be any kind of interesting, they will get to work on some more trades like that this offseason, and they have two players who fit the bill.

Kyle Farmer and Tyler Naquin provided some nice moments for the Reds in 2021 and performed well above their career norms. These two guys could be possible trade chips for the Reds to take advantage of in negotiations.

Clint Frazier is no longer a Yankee and has every fanbase aflutter with the idea of adding him to their team. The Reds should absolutely be in on this guy, despite his injury-prone past. He could fit right in to their cheap philosophy while still having a relatively high ceiling, should things work out for him.

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The Cincinnati Reds are "realigning payroll" this offseason, but they've also said they're not tanking. So what is it? Jeff tries to expound on what the Reds aren't saying and gives an idea as to how the Reds can improve the team.

Nick Krall got all of Reds Country in a tizzy when he said the focus would be "realigning payroll" this offseason. But ever since then he has balked at questions about rebuilding. So if it isn't teardown, but it isn't the Reds going all in on the playoffs, what is it? How can the Reds still garner your interest while actively staying in the mediocre middle?

The Cincinnati Reds are relying on a bet that ownership has made for 15 years that has only worked twice (kind of). They need to understand that Jonathan India, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and company are nice young players that need talent around them to succeed, an idea they did not employ with Joey Votto and Jay Bruce. How can they go about acquiring talent while self-imposing restrictions of payroll? The Alfredo Simon rule.

The Alfredo Simon rule looks at a player who had a good year and ascertains whether it will ever happen again. IF the answer is no, see if you can trade him for an Eugenio Suarez-like player. We talk about why that trade worked for the Reds and set up tomorrow's podcast where we look at who the Reds could do this with.

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The Cincinnati Reds added Hunter Greene, Alexis Diaz, Daniel Duarte, James Marinan, and Allan Cerda to the 40-man roster on Friday. The move protects them from the Rule 5 Draft and keeps them a Red. Jeff is joined by Doug Gray to break down why each player was added to the 40-man roster for the Reds and what it means for a couple of guys not added.

Doug Gray is very knowledgeable about all things Reds minor leagues and he breaks down why each player was added to the 40-man roster for the Reds. Hunter Greene was rather obvious, but the other four guys have varying degrees of upside that would make them very attractive for other teams to take a chance on in the Rule 5 draft.

Two guys who weren't added to the 40-man roster were Alfredo Rodriguez and Joel Kuhnel. Jeff and Doug talk about why not them and could they be on the move whenever the Rule 5 Draft gets underway? And will the Reds participate in the Rule 5 draft, now that their roster is set at the full 40?

This means good things for the prospects of Hunter Greene being on the Reds Opening Day roster. We look at how that might look in a few months.

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Jonathan India built an impressive season to become NL Rookie of the Year, but is it the best ever for a Cincinnati Reds player? We break down the other seven Reds Rookie of Year Winners and match India's performance up with each of them. Then to finish off the pod, we rank India's season amongst the eight and look at one Rookie of the Year winner for the Reds who wouldn't win the award, today.

Frank Robinson was the first Cincinnati Reds player to win Rookie of the Year. He heads up a group of talented first-years that includes Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Tommy Helms, Chris Sabo, Pat Zachry, and Scott Williamson. They all had good seasons, but who had the best?

We then match up Jonathan India's year with each of the previous Reds Rookie of the Year winners and tell you who takes the crown, one-on-one. Some are easy to call, others are too close for comfort.

The podcast concludes with a ranking of each Reds Rookie of the Year performance. Not looking at each player's entire career, just their rookie season. Frank Robinson had the best rookie season, but where does Jonathan India end up? And which Reds Rookie of the Year wouldn't have won the award in today's MLB baseball climate?

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Jonathan India won the NL Rookie of the Year Award after largely being an afterthought this spring training. Jeff is joined by Bobby Nightengale to talk about the dominance of the Cincinnati Reds second baseman and what he means to the team, moving forward. They also talk about Joey Votto and what we can expect from him next year, whether the Reds will be rebuilding this offseason, and which fringe players could make an impact on the next season.

When Jonathan India was announced the starter at second base on Opening Day, it was a surprise. When he was announced the NL Rookie of the Year it was no surprise. The rookie star for the Cincinnati Reds took the league by storm and is the most important player for the Reds to build around, as the seasons move on and Joey Votto comes to the end of his tenure in Cincinnati.

The messaging from Nick Krall about this current offseason, though, is of cost-cutting and taking a step back, which seems to lend a thought to a rebuild. How likely are the Reds to trade Luis Castillo and Sonny Gray and could they actually turn it into a positive by bringing up Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo?

When we get to the next season, guys like Max Schrock, TJ Friedl, Reiver Sanmartin, Dauri Moreta, even Aristides Aquino, will be on the fringes. Which of these guys will the Reds be trusting, if any? Or are there other players within the Farm System that could be brought up?

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Jonathan India won the NL Rookie of the Year in the most obvious vote, ever (except for the one guy who voted for Trevor Rogers). India is at the head of a group of five-to-six players who are the core of the Cincinnati Reds future. The challenge will be how the Reds support this core.

Jonathan India's baseball IQ proved to be ultra-impressive and the key to his 2021 successes, as well as his future hype. How he translates that to future success will determine a lot for the Cincinnati Reds and their competitive aspirations.

India leads a group of Tyler Stephenson, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and possibly Jesse Winker and Tyler Mahle as the core of the Cincinnati Reds. How management and the ones signing the checks will support them will be the biggest question-mark, moving forward. They must be all-in, one way or another.

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Jonathan India had an amazing rookie season and has swept pretty much every rookie of the year award to this point, so there's no way the Cincinnati Reds second baseman will miss out on the BBWAA NL Rookie of the Year award...right? Before Jeff tells you why Dylan Carlson or Trevor Rogers might steal the show, he looks at something MLB and the Players should be considering as they get set to haggle over money. Also, is Jonathan India the best Cincinnati Reds player for the foreseeable future?

With the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire on December 1st, the owners and the player of MLB are getting set for a battle. Amidst all the posturing and bickering, one thing cannot be forgotten: the fans. With baseball's tenuous position amongst the major professional sports in America, a prolonged lockout could be damning.

Tonight the NL Rookie of the Year Award winner (among others) will be announced. It seems intuitive that Jonathan India will take home the hardware, but it's not guaranteed. Dylan Carlosn and Trevor Rogers have an argument.

And who is the best Cincinnati Red for the foreseeable future? Considering all avenues of hitting, fielding, running, health, marketability, and so on, is it Jonathan India? Is it Jesse Winker? Is it Luis Castillo? Or who is it? Jeff gives you his take.

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Nick Krall tipped his hand at the beginning of this offseason by saying the Cincinnati Reds would "realign the payroll with their budget." The Reds are going to begin a new rebuild, this offseason. IT doesn't have to be to the level of decimation and negative timeline of 2015, though, as the Reds have players who could bring in a favorable return.

Luis Castillo and Sonny Gray are important pitchers on this team, and can be aces for many other pitching staffs. Jesse Winker is a young, talented hitter with the ability play the corner outfield positions adequately. All three have what other teams covet almost as much as talent: multiple years of team control. So, with savvy trades by Krall and the front office, this doesn't have to be a lengthy time of non-playoff competition.

They also have guys in-house who they can build around. Jonathan India is the odds on favorite to win the NL Rookie of the Year award, Tyler Mahle was arguably the team's best pitcher in 2022, and if they don't trade him, Winker can help anchor the lineup. Saying the word rebuild does not have to mean years of 90+ losses for the Reds, if they do it right.

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