We're back! It's the 2017 season of Redleg Nation Radio and we begin with some somber news: Homer Bailey has undergone another surgery on his elbow and won't be available by Opening Day. Jason Linden joins Chad Dotson for this episode, and the guys try very hard to remain optimistic as they address the various pitching scenarios facing the 2017 Cincinnati Reds. Enjoy!

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Is a Brandon Phillips trade imminent? What about Zack Cozart? Bill Lack joined Chad Dotson for a discussion of those topics, and much more, in the latest episode of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast.

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Lots of Cincinnati Reds news to discuss this week as Redleg Nation writers Chad Dotson and Jason Linden enjoy another riveting conversation. First up, should Billy Hamilton and Adam Duvall win Gold Glove awards? Then, the guys discuss the flurry of recent transactions and what they mean for the 2017 Reds. Finally, Chad's new book (with Chris Garber) about the 50 Greatest Moments in Reds history is available for pre-order!

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Reds broadcaster and longtime friend of Redleg Nation Chris Welsh -- the crafty left-hander --  returns to the podcast. Welsh joined Bill Lack for a wide-ranging discussion about the Cincinnati Reds and what the future holds for this organization.

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Let us never forget the glorious moment when Adam Dunn called up to the Reds radio booth during a rain delay -- on the banana phone! -- and talked to Marty Brennaman, calling himself "Adam from Milwaukee." We revisit that great moment in Reds history on the podcast this week, followed up by Bill Lack's interview with legendary Reds pitcher Jim Maloney.

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