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June & July Review

A little bit of a different format for this recap of the months so let me know how you like it. By the end of the month the Reds finished with a record of 37-68 and continued to struggle. Though we were able to offload a few of our players that were not needed to teams that were trying to contend. Though Joey Votto is still hot the rest of the team needs to fight their grove.

Transactions
6/24 P Homer Bailey activated from 60-Day DL
6/24 P Louis Coleman optioned to Triple-A Louisville
6/28 CF Billy Hamilton has been activated from 60-Day DL
6/28 RF Patrick Kivlehan has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/10 P Stephen Johnson optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/11 P Robert Stephenson recalled up from Triple-A Louisville
7/12 RF Scott Schebler activated from 60-Day DL
7/12 LF Jesse Winkler optioned to Double-A Pensacola
7/15 OF Arismendy Alacantara activated from 60-Day DL and optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/18 P Brandon Finnegan activated from 60-Day DL
7/18 P Robert Stephenson optioned to Triple-A Louisville
7/27 P Tim Aldeman added to 10-Day DL
7/27 P Louis Coleman recalled from Triple-A Louisville
7/28 Reds trade RF Adam Duvall and OF Patrick Kivlehan to the Indians for SS Erik Gonzalez
7/28 Reds assign SS Erik Gonzalez to Triple-A Louisville
7/28 Reds trade P Homer Bailey to the Rangers for 1B/LF Josh Hamilton and P Allen Webster
7/28 Reds assign P Allen Webster and 1B/LF Josh Hamilton to the Reds
7/30 Reds trade P Drew Storen and SS Zach Cozart to the Diamondbacks for P Rubby De La Rosa, OF Socrates Brito and IF Dawel Lugo
7/30 Reds assign P Rubby De La Rosa to the Reds, LF Socrates Brito to Triple-A Louisville and IF Dawel Lugo to Double-A Pensacola.
7/30 OF Arismendy Alcantara recalled from Triple-A Louisville
7/30 P Louis Coleman designated for assignment
7/30 P Stephen Johnson recalled from Triple-A Louisville

Team Statistics Leader

Spoiler

Games
1. Joey Votto-105
2. Jose Peraza- 104
3. Eugenio Suarez-98

At Bats
1. Jose Peraza-403
2. Joey Votto-374
3. Eugenio Suarez-304

Runs
1. Joey Votto-75
2. Jose Peraza-38
3. Scooter Gennett-34

Hits
1. Joey Votto-110
2. Jose Peraza-108
3. Scooter Gennett-94

Homeruns
1. Joey Votto-21
2. Eugenio Suarez-10
3. Jose Peraza-10

Runs Batted In
1. Joey Votto-61
2. Eugenio Suarez-45
3. Scooter Gennett-36

Stolen Bases
1. Billy Hamilton-16
2. Jose Peraza-10
3. Anthony Gose-9

Average
1. Scooter Gennett- .313
2. Billy Hamilton- .310
3. Joey Votto- .294

Wins
1. Bronson Arroyo-6
2. Scott Feldman-5
3. Tim Adleman-5

Holds
1. Blake Wood-16
2. Tony Cingrani-12
3. Michael Lorenzen-11

ERA
1. Rasiel Iglesias- 2.37
2. Brandon Finnegan- 3.57
3. Tyler Maztek- 4.02

Strike Outs
1. Tim Adleman- 90
2. Bronson Arroyo- 83
3. Michael Lorenzen & Scott Feldman- 65

Prospect Watch

#1 3B- Nick Senzel- After being called up to Triple-A Senzel looked to keep his hot start. Even though his AVG, .238 he has 7 HR’s and 16 RBI’s.

#2 SP- Amir Garrett- Amir continues to dominate in Triple-A as he hold a record of 7-2 with a 2.82 ERA and punching out 76 batters.

#3 P- Robert Stephenson- After a rough start in the majors Stephenson was optioned to Triple-A. After this he was able to post a 8-2 record with a 2.67 ERA with 71 K’s.

#4 SS- Erik Gonzalez- The recently acquired Gonzalez though not making his Reds debut yet has an AVG of .257 with 5 HR’s and 43 RBI’s in Triple-A.

#5 LF-Jesse Winkler- After struggling in the majors this season Jesse was optioned down. Though he has slowly started to regain his streak as he has an AVG of .255 with 3 RBI’s.

MLB Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
AL EAST	W	L	GB
Red Sox	66	41	-
Blue Jays	65	41	0.5
Rays	52	55	14.0
Yankees	47	58	18.0
Orioles	45	60	20.0
AL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Indians	60	45	-
Royals	53	52	7.0
Tigers	42	63	18.0
Twins	41	63	18.5
White Sox	39	65	20.5
AL WEST	W	L	GB
Astros	64	42	-
Rangers	59	46	4.5
Mariners	58	49	6.5
Angels	57	49	7.0
Athletics	36	71	28.5
AL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Blue Jays	65	41	-
Rangers	59	46	-
Mariners	58	49	2.0
Angels	57	49	2.5
Royals	53	52	6.0
Rays	52	55	8.0
Yankees	47	58	12.0
Orioles	45	60	14.0
Tigers	42	63	17.0
Twins	41	63	17.5
White Sox	39	65	19.5
Athletics	36	71	24.0
NL EAST	W	L	GB
Nationals	62	43	-
Phillies	55	49	6.5
Marlins	52	53	10.0
Mets	51	54	11.0
Braves	46	59	16.0
NL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Cubs	72	32	-
Cardinals	58	47	14.5
Pirates	54	51	18.5
Brewers	39	58	24.5
Reds	37	68	35.5
NL WEST	W	L	GB
Dodgers	66	40	-
Giants	63	44	3.5
Diamondbacks	53	52	12.5
Padres	42	64	24.0
Rockies	38	68	28.0
NL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Giants	63	44	-
Cardinals	58	47	-
Phillies	55	49	2.5
Pirates	54	51	4.0
Diamondbacks	53	52	5.0
Marlins	52	53	6.0
Mets	51	54	7.0
Brewers	49	58	10.0
Braves	26	59	12.0
Padres	42	64	16.5
Rockies	38	68	20.5
Reds	37	68	21.0

Injury Report

Pos	Player	Injury Note
P	Tim Adleman (MLB)	15-Day DL (Shoulder tightness)
LF	Sebastian Elizalde (AA)	60-Day DL (Fractured leg)
C	Devin Mesoraco(MLB)	60-Day DL (Torn ACL)

Mid-Season League Leaders

MLB League Leaders - Updated: Jan 1,
AVG			Hits
	1. Miguel Cabrera (DET)	.344		1. AJ Pollock (ARI)	142
	2. Buster Posey (SF)	.340		2. Carlos Correa (HOU)	135
	3. AJ Pollock (ARZ)	.339		3. Dustin Pedroia (BOS)	134
	4. Carlos Correa (HOU)	.336		4. Hanley Ramirez (BOS)	132
	5. Christain Yelich (MIA)	.332		5. Jose Altuve (HOU)	129
Home Runs		HR	Runs Batted In		RBI
	1. Josh Donaldson (TOR)	35		1. Hanley Ramirez (BOS)	87
	2. Jose Bautista (TOR)	30		2. Will Myers (SD)	85
	3. Nelson Cruz (SEA)	27		3. Kris Bryant (CHC)	84
	4. Edwin Encarnacion (CLE)	26		4. Anthony Rizzo (CHC)	82
	5. Kyle Seager (SEA)	24		5. Josh Donaldson (TOR)	82
Stolen Bases		SB	Wins		W
	1. Jonathan Villar (MIL)	40		1. Max Scherezer (WSH)	14
	2. Dee Gordan (MIA)	32		2. Zach Greinke (ARI)	13
	3. AJ Pollock (ARZ)	27		3. Jake Arieta (CHC)	13
	4. Starling Marte (PIR)	27		4. Kyle Hendricks (CHC)	13
	5. Raja Davis (ATH)	26		5. Felix Hernandez (SEA)	13
Saves		S	Earned Runs Average		AVG
	1. Wade Davis (CHC)	40		1. Mike Minor (KC)	1.95
	2. Seugn Hwan Oh (STL)	34		2. Aaron Nola (PHI)	2.16
	3. Cody Allen (CLE)	34		3. Max Scherzer (WSH)	2.19
	4. Tony Watson (PIR)	32		4. Kyle Hendricks (CHC)	2.30
	5. Joe Smith (TOR)	31		5. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)	2.44

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Re: Return of the Big Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds Franchise MLB 17 the Show

Season Review
A season the Reds fanbase will want to forget posting a horrific record of 59-104. The biggest surprise this season was 3B Eugenio Suarez was able to step into the everyday 3rd Baseman spot by playing 155 games. He posted a .254 AVG with 18 HR’s and 78 RBI’s while hitting out of the #2 and 6 hole. As well as the biggest disappointment was P Anthony DeSclafani struggled this season and wasn’t able to certify his spot in the rotation by posting a negative record of 5-12. Anthony looks to hopefully keep his spot this offseason. This offseason the Reds look to add another bat and veteran pitching to help this young staff.

Transactions
8/10 RF Scott Scheler has been added to 60-Day DL with Fractured Hand and 2B Dilson Herrera has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville
8/30 OF Arismendy Alcanatara optioned to Triple-A Louisville and recalled RF Dominic Brown
8/31 P Stephen Johnson optioned to Triple-A Louisville and purchased the contract of P Ariel Hernandez and recalled him from Triple-A Louisville
9/10 Recalled OF Arismendy Alcantara, P Stephen Johnson, P Cody Reed, P Amir Garret, P Rookie Davis, P Tim Adleman, 3B Nick Senzel. LF Phillip Ervin, SS Erik Gonzalez and Robert Stephenson from Triple-A Louisville
9/13 P Robert Stephenson added to 60-Day DL with Dislocated Shoulder

Cincinatti Reds Stats - Hitting
NAME	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG
Joey Votto-162	596	105	176	36	2	37	96	99	125	3	5	.295	.400	.498
Jose Peraza-157	598	65	164	33	4	14	49	24	98	16	9	.274	.307	.413
Eugenio Suarez-155	516	60	131	16	4	18	78	52	144	4	3	.254	.326	.405
Scooter Gennett-148	499	50	137	29	1	10	57	30	95	2	6	.275	.319	.397
Tucker Barnhart-141	455	45	109	13	0	11	46	39	96	0	0	.240	.300	.341
Anthony Gose-122	376	48	92	16	2	8	35	38	90	13	6	.245	.312	.362
Dominic Brown-94	297	22	70	9	0	4	41	24	56	1	2	.236	.302	.306
Billy Hamilton-94	375	47	104	23	4	4	28	31	82	32	5	.27	.377	.392
Toyn Renda-72	162	16	50	4	2	2	12	9	21	3	1	.309	.349	.395
Arismendy Alcantara-66	154	16	30	6	2	1	8	14	43	3	0	.195	.266	.279
Stuart Turner-62	169	18	39	3	0	17	30	4	15	3	1	.231	.301	.320
Scott Schebler-54 (DL)	163	17	47	11	1	6	27	8	31	1	1	.288	.324	.479
Josh Hamilton-45	165	15	37	9	0	4	23	12	47	0	1	.224	.281	.352
Jesse Winkler-30	56	2	14	5	0	0	8	4	19	0	0	.250	.300	.339
Dilson Herrera-25	52	4	9	2	0	1	6	3	16	1	1	.173	.232	.269
Phillip Ervin-14	15	0	2	2	0	0	1	0	5	0	0	.133	.133	.267
Erik Gonzalez-5	12	1	4	0	0	0	0	2	3	0	0	.333	.429	.333
Nick Senzel-1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	.250	.400	.250
Devin Mesoraco-1 (DL)	1	3	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.667	.750	.667

Cincinatti Reds Stats - Pitching
NAME	GP	GS	W	L	SV	QS	HLD	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	WHIP	ERA
Michael Lorenzen	102	0	5	4	0	0	19	111.1	105	40	5	53	92	1.40	3.23
Blake Wood	87	0	4	5	0	0	26	78.2	88	46	11	40	74	1.63	5.26
Stephen Johnson	69	0	0	10	0	0	8	60.0	78	51	10	43	69	2.02	7.65
Tony Cingrani	66	0	2	1	0	0	19	57.2	69	38	8	58	59	2.20	5.93
Rasiel Iglesias	60	0	2	6	38	0	1	58.0	53	23	6	15	59	3.57	1.17
Scott Feldman	59	16	6	4	0	6	5	155.5	138	68	18	56	99	1.25	3.95
Bronson Arroyo	37	27	7	11	0	9	0	143.0	154	79	18	67	114	1.55	4.97
Tim Adleman	26	17	5	6	0	6	0	103.1	98	55	13	52	94	1.45	4.79
Anthony DeSclafami	25	25	5	12	0	10	0	129.0	145	73	23	41	90	1.44	5.09
Tyler Maztek	24	24	5	9	0	7	0	116.1	144	76	13	72	83	1.86	5.88
Brandon Finnegan	22	22	7	9	0	7	0	114.0	95	51	12	64	110	1.39	3.97
Allen Webster	22	5	3	3	0	1	3	48.2	31	16	5	20	27	1.05	2.96
Ariel Hernandez	15	0	1	2	0	0	1	25.2	34	18	4	15	17	1.91	6.31
Rubby De La Rosa	12	11	4	3	0	8	0	68.0	57	23	9	18	52	1.10	3.04
Robert Stephenson (DL)	110	9	1	5	0	2	0	43.0	54	30	4	25	43	1.84	6.28
Wandy Peratla	6	0	0	1	0	0	3	3.2	4	2	0	2	2	1.64	4.91
Amir Garret	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	0	0	4	3	2.00	0.00

MLB League Leaders - Updated: Jan 1,
Batting Average		AVG	Hits		H
	1. Miguel Cabrera (DET)	.341		1. Carlos Correa (HOU)	200
	2. Carlos Correa (HOU)	.325		2. AJ Pollock	197
	3. Just Turner (LAD)	.323		3. Dustin Pedroia (BOS)	193
	4. AJ Pollock (ARZ)	.316		4. Miguel Cabrea (DET)	190
	5. Christain Yelich (MIA)	.311		5. Jose Altuve (HOU)	189
Home Runs		HR	Runs Batted In		RBI
	1. Josh Donaldson (TOR)	52		1. Anthony Rizzo (CHC)	130
	2. Jose Bautista (TOR)	42		2. Kris Bryant (CHC)	119
	3. Kris Bryant (CHC)	42		3. Edwin Encarnacion (CLE)	117
	4. Edwin Encarnacion (CLE)	42		4. Miguel Cabrea (DET)	116
	5. Miguel Cabrea (DET)	41		5. Brandon Crawford (SGF)	82
Stolen Bases		SB	At-Bats		AB
	1. Jonathan Villar (MIL)	48		1. Jean Segura (SEA)	679
	2. Dee Gordan (MIA)	46		2. Jose Altuve (HOU)	653
	3. Raja Davis (ATH)	40		3. Makiel Franco (PHI)	652
	4. Starling Marte (PIR)	38		4. Hanley Ramirez (BOS)	650
	5. Eduardo Nunez (SFG)	35		5. George Springer (HOU) & Nelson Cruz (SEA)	642
Doubles		2B	Triples		3B
	1. Carlos Correa (HOU)	52		1. Paul Goldschmidt (ARZ)	14
	2. Tim Anderson (CHW)	47		2. Jose Altuve (HOU)	13
	3. Jose Altuve (HOU)	46		3. Jacoby Ellsbury (NYY)	11
	4. Odubel Herrera (PHI)	45		4. Devon Travis (TOR)	10
	5. Geroge Springer (HOU)	45		5. Jason Heyward (CHC)	10

MLB League Leaders - Updated: Jan 1,
Wins		W	Loses		L
	1. Jake Arieta (CHC)	21		1. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)	3
	2. Max Scherzer (WSH)	18		2. Francisco Liraiano (TOR)	4
	3. Adam Wainwright (STL)	17		3. Mike Leake (STL)	4
	4. Chris Sale (CHW)	17		4. Gerrit Cole (PIR)	5
	5. 5 More tied	17		5. Jon Lester (CHC)	5
Saves		S	Earned Runs Average		ERA
	1. Wade Davis (CHC)	53		1. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)	2.14
	2. Cody Allen (CLE)	50		2. Max Scherzer (WSH)	2.20
	3. Seung Hwan Oh (STL)	49		3. Kyle Hendricks (CHC)	2.30
	4. Tony Watson (PIR)	47		4. Mike Minor (KC)	2.52
	5. Joe Smith (CLE)	46		5. Johnny Cueto (SFG)	2.61
Shutsouts		SHO	Strikesouts		SO
	1. Max Scherzer (WSH)	5		1. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)	252
	2. Jon Lester (CHC)	4		2. Max Scherzer (WSH)	242
	3. Jordan Zimmeran (DET)	3		3. Madison Bumgarner (SFG)	231
	4. Jake Arieta (CHC)	3		4. Corey Kluber (CLE)	228
	5. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)	3		5. Chris Sale (BOS)
Complete Games		CG	Innings Pitched		IP
	1. Max Scherzer (WSH)	5		1. Max Scherzer (WSH)	233.0
	2. Jon Lester (CHC)	4		2. Johhny Cueto (SFG)	217.1
	3. Dallas Keuchel (HOU)	4		3. Chris Sale (BOS)	217.0
	4. Chris Sale (BOS)	4		4. Madison Bumgarner (SFG)	214.2
	5. Johnny Cueto (SFG)	4		5. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)	214.1

MLB Standings - Updated: Oct 1, 2017
AL EAST	W	L	GB
x-Red Sox	101	61	-
Blue Jays	95	67	6.0
Rays	82	80	19.0
Yankees	80	82	21.0
Orioles	69	93	32.0
AL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
x-Indians	94	68	-
Royals	80	82	14.0
Tigers	76	86	18.0
White Sox	71	91	23.0
Twins	58	104	36.0
AL WEST	W	L	GB
x-Astros	90	72	-
Rangers	86	76	4.0
Angels	86	76	4.0
Mariners	81	81	9.0
Athletics	62	100	28.0
AL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
y-Blue Jays	95	67	-
Rangers	86	76	-
Angels	86	76	-
Rays	82	80	4.0
Mariners	81	81	5.0
Royals	80	82	6.0
Yankees	80	82	6,0
Tigers	76	86	10.0
White Sox	71	91	15.0
Orioles	69	93	17.0
Athletics	62	100	24.0
Twins	58	104	28.0
NL EAST	W	L	GB
x-Nationals	100	62	-
Mets	82	80	18.0
Phillies	78	84	22.0
Braves	78	84	22.0
Marlins	76	86	24.0
NL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
x-Cubs	109	53	-
y-Cardinals	88	74	21.0
Pirates	85	77	24.0
Brewers	70	92	39.0
Reds	58	104	51.0
NL WEST	W	L	GB
x-Dodgers	99	63	-
y-Giants	92	70	7.0
Diamondbacks	79	83	20.0
Rockies	68	94	31.0
Padres	57	105	42.0
NL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
y-Giants	92	70	-
y-Cardinals	88	74	-
Pirates	85	77	3.0
Mets	82	80	6.0
Diamondbacks	79	83	9.0
Phillies	78	84	10.0
Braves	78	84	10.0
Marlins	76	86	12.0
Brewers	70	92	18.0
Rockies	68	94	20.0
Reds	58	104	30.0
Padres	57	105	31.0

Spoiler

Wild Card:
Los Angeles Angels (1) vs Toronto Blue Jays (0)

ALDS
Houston Astros (3) vs Cleveland Indians (1)

Los Angeles Angels (3) vs Boston Red Sox (2)

ALCS
Houston Astros (1) vs Los Angeles Angels (4)


Wild Card:
San Francisco Giants (1) vs St. Louis Cardinals

NLDS
Los Angeles Dodgers (3) vs Washington Nationals (2)

San Francisco Giants (3) vs Chicago Cubs (2)

NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers (4) vs San Francisco Giants (3)

World Series

Game 1: Angels defeat Dodgers 4-0
Game 2: Dodgers defeat Angels 3-1
Game 3: Angels defeat Dodgers 6-5
Game 4: Dodgers defeat Angels 12-0
Game 5: Angels defeat Dodgers 8-7
Game 6: Dodgers defeat Angels 4-2
Game 7: Dodgers defeat Angels 4-0

Season Rewards

2017-18 MLB Award Winners
Award	Player	Pos	Team
NL Most Valuable Player	Kris Byant	3B	Chicago Cubs
AL Most Valuable Player	Josh Donaldson	3B	Toronto Blue Jays
NL Cy Young Award	Clayton Kershaw	P	Los Angeles Dodgers
AL Cy Young Award	Chris Sale	P	Boston Red Sox
NL Rolaids Relief Award	Tony Watson	P	Pittsburgh Pirates
AL Rolaids Relief Award	Cody Allen	P	Cleveland Indians
NL Rookie of the Year	Hunter Renfroe	RF	San Diego Padres
AL Rookie of the Year	Andrew Beinintendi	LF	Boston Red Soxs
NL Hank Aaron Award	Kris Bryant	3B	Chicago Cubs
AL Hank Aaron Award	Miguel Cabrera	1B	Detriot Tigers

2017-18 MLB Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners
American League	Pos	National League
Matt Wieters	C	Gary Sanchez
Freddie Freeman	1B	Chris Davis
Jonathan Schoop	2B	Andres Blanco
Manny Machado	3B	Nolan Arenado
Troy Tulowitzki	SS	Adeiny Hechavarria
Cameron Maybin	OF	Gregory Polanco
Mike Trout	OF	Starling Marte
Mookie Betts	OF	Nick Markakis
Matt Shoemaker	P	Antonio Sennzatela

2017-18 MLB Silver Slugger Award Winners
American League	Pos	National League
Gary Sanchez	C	Buster Posey
Miguel Cabrera	1B	Anthony Rizzo
Robinson Cano	2B	Daniel Murphy
Kris Bryant	3B	Josh Donaldson
Carlos Correa	SS	Brandon Crawford
Mike Trout	OF	Yasmany Thomas
George Springer	OF	AJ Pollock
Mookie Betts	OF	Joc Pederson
Adam Wainwright	DH	Edwin Encarnacion

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Re: Return of the Big Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds Franchise MLB 17 the Show

Off Season Pre-Review
This offseason the Reds were looking to look up some of their young players such as Billy Hamilton, Amir Garret, Scooter Gennett, Eugenio Suarez, Jose Peraza and Brandon Finnegan. They are also looking to bring in some veterans to help develop some of their top prospects and try to bring in some pitching.

Notable Retires’
Reds: Bronson Arroyo
Blue Jays: Jason Grilli
Astros: Carlos Beltran
Braves: RA Dickey, Bartolo Colon
Mets: Neil Walker(Injury)
Marlins: Ichiro Suzuki

Transactions:

Re-sign SS Erik Gonzalez to a 3 year, 3.5M contract
Re-sign P Brandon Finnegan to a 3 year, 2.4M contract
Re-sign P Robert Stephenson to a 3 year, 2.4M contract
Re-sign P Tim Adleman to a 2 year, 1.1M contract
Re-sign P Tony Cingrani to a 1 year, 560K contract
Re-sign P Michael Lorenzen to a 2 year, 2.9M contract
Re-sign CF Billy Hamilton to a 5 year, 48.9M contract
Re-sign RF Scott Schebler to a 3 year, 3.4M contract
Re-sign 3B Eugenio Suarez to a 5 year, 18M contract
Re-sign P Anthony DeSclafani to a 3 year, 7.2M contract
Re-sign SS Jose Peraza to a 2 year,
Re-sign LF Jesse Winkler to a 2 year, 1.1M contract
Re-sign 2B Tony Renda to a 4 year, 4.5M contract
Re-sign LF Phillip Ervin to a 2 year, 1.1M contract
Re-sign 3B Nick Senzel to a 3 year, 4.6M contract
Re-sign UTL Arismendy Alcantara to a 1 year, 1M contract
Re-sign C Tucker Barnhart to a 5 year, 12.3M contract
Re-sign P Nefi Ogando to a 2 year, 1.M contract
Re-sign P Cody Reed to a 2 year, 1.08M contract
Re-sign P Rookie Davis to a 2 year, 1.09M contract
Re-sign P Ariel Hernandez to a 3 year, 1.40M contract
Re-sign OF Socrates Brito to a 2 year, 1.08M contract
Re-sign 2B Dilson Herrera to a 2 year, 1.08M contract
Re-sign C Stuart Turner to a 2 year, 2.4M contract
Re-sign P Scott Feldman to a 1 year, 520K contract
Sign LF Trevor Plouffe to a 2 year, 7.6M contract
Sign P Andrew Cashner to a 1 year, 3.8M contract
Sign 1B Danny Valencia to a 2 year, 6.8M contract
Sign P Jesse Chavez to a 1 year, 3.9M contract
Sign P Charlie Morton to a 1 year, 4.2M contract
Sign RF Paulo Orlando to a 3 year, 1.7 M contract
C Devin Mesoraco activated from 60-Day DL


Other Free Agent Deal
RF Andrew McCutchen

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Rays signed McCutchen to a 5 year, 58.4M contract

P Jake Arrieta

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Dodgers sign Arireta to a 4 year, 83.M contract

P Yu Darvish

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Cardinals sign Darvish to a 5 year, 59.7M contract

LF Michael Brantley

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Angels sign Brantley to a 4 year, 54.9M contract

Off-Season Review
This offseason we were able to resign everyone we wanted and even able to add a few key players. We were able to add some starting pitching and the pitchers we signed veteran pitchers that can help guide our young stars. We also went out and got a few bats that will be playing every day for us such as RF Paulo Orlando and LF/3B Trevor Plouffe. This season will will hopefully be able to get our bats going and maybe get a postseason push.

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This season the Reds look to contend for a wild card spot within a stacked National league. Though for them to have success in that they will have to stay healthy. All-Star Joey Votto will be the center piece as always around this team and he must stay healthy this season. As well as the newly acquired pitching staff must stay healthy and post a good record. The veteran staff that include, Jesse Chavez, Andrew Cashner and Charlie Morton will be able to guide some of the younger guys on the team. As well as free agent signee Trevor Plouffe and Danny Valencia will look to add some veteran presence to the lineup.

Predictions
Record: 76-86

Team MVP:

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1B Joey Votto- the multi time All-Star will easily be this teams MVP if he can stay healthy. Votto looks to follow up his great season last year where he posted a .295 AVG with 27 HR’s and 96 RI’s in all 162 games.

Team Ace:

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P Jesse Chavez - after a good season last year with the Los Angeles Angels posting a record of he looks to rebound and lead this young team with his veteran presence. Chavez this season will start opening day and look to lead this team.

Key Add:

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LF Trevor Plouffe- after posting a .258 AVG with 15 HR’s and 58 RBI’s last seaon in Oakland Plouffe looks to help this team with a wild card push. With Plouffe coming out of the #6 and 7 hole this season he will look to have another good season with the Reds this time.

Opening Day Roster and Depth Chart

2017-18 Reds Opening Day Roster
#	PITCHERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
54	Andrew Cashner	P	R/R	31	6'6	235	3.8M
40	Jesse Chaveze	P	R/R	34	6'2	175	3.9M
52	Tony Cingrani	P	L/L	28	6'4	210	560K
73	Kyle Crick	P	L/R	25	6'4	220	540K
28	Anthony DeSclafani	P	R/R	27	6'1	200	2.4M
37	Scott Feldman	P	L/R	35	6'7	210	520K
29	Brandon Finnegan	P	L/L	24	5'11	200	800K
21	Michael Lorenzen	P	R/R	26	6'3	215	950K
50	Charlie Morton	P	R/R	34	6'5	235	4.2M
26	Rasiel Iglesias	P	R/R	28	6'2	185	1.5M
23	Rubbdy De La Rosa	P	R/R	29	6'0	210	2.5M
36	Blake Wood	P	R/R	32	6'5	240	960K
46	*Tim Adleman	P	R/R	30	6'5	225	550K
25	*Cody Reed	P	L/L	24	6'5	225	540K
87	*Rookie Davis	P	R/R	25	6'5	245	540K
22	Amir Garret	P	L/L	25	6'5	210	1.3M
69	Ariel Hernandez	P	R/R	26	6'3	180	446K
56	Robert Stephenson	P	R/R	25	6'2	200	800K
55	Allen Webster	P	R/R	28	6'2	190	540K
#	CATCHERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
16	Tucker Barnhart	C	S/R	27	5'11	190	2.4M
39	Devin Mesoraco	C	R/R	29	6'`	220	10.6M
32	*Stuart Turner	C	R/R	26	6'2	220	1.2M
#	INFIELDERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
4	Scooter Gennet	2B	L/R	27	5'10	185	4.8M
9	Jose Peraza	SS	RR	23	6'0	180	860K
17	Nick Senzel	3B	R/R	22	6'1	205	1.5M
7	Eugenio Suarez	3B	R/R	26	5'11	205	3.6M
31	Danny Valencia	1B	R/R	33	6'2	210	3.4M
19	Joey Votto	1B	L/R	34	6'2	220	18.0M
77	*Erik Gonzalez	IF	R/R	26	6'3	195	1.1M
15	*Dilson Herrera	2B	R/R	24	5'10	205	540K
49	*Tony Renda	2B	R/R	27	5'8	175	1.1M
#	OUTFIELDERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
12	Anthony Gose	CF	L/L	27	6`1	190	550K
6	Billy Hamilton	CF	S/R	27	6'0	160	8.8M
27	Paulo Orlando	RF	R/R	32	6'2	210	566K
3	Trevor Plouffe	LF	R/R	31	6'2	215	3.8M
43	Scott Schebler	RF	L/R	27	6'0	225	1.1M
30	*Arismendy Alcantara	OF	S/R	26	5'10	170	1.0M
71	*Phillip Ervin	LF	R/R	25	5'10	205	550K
33	*Jesse Winkler	LF	L/L	24	6'3	215	540K

* indicates on 40-Man Roster (forgot to put them on Garret, Hernandez, Stephenson and Webster)

Cincinatti Reds 2018 Depth Chart - 2018

• Catcher
• Devin Mesoraco
• Tucker Barnhart

• First Base
• Joey Votto
• Danny Valencia

• Second Base
• Scooter Gennet
• Jose Peraza

• Third Base
• Eugenio Suarez
• Nick Senzel
• Trevor Plouffe

• Shortstop
• Jose Peraza
• Eugenio Suarez

• Left Field
• Trevor Plouffe
• Anthony Gose

• Center Field
• Billy Hamilton
• Anthony Gose
• Scott Schebler

• Right Field
• Paulo Orlando
• Scott Schebler
• Anthony Gose

• Starting Pitcher
• Jesse Chavez
• Anthony DeSclafani
• Charlie Morton
• Brandon Finnegan
• Andrew Cashner

• Relief Pitcher
• Scott Feldman
• Michael Lorenzen
• Rubby De La Rosa
• Tony Cingrani
• Blake Wood
• Kyle Crick

• Closer
• Rasiel Iglesias

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Opening Day
The opening day lineup for The Reds is CF Billy Hamilton, SS Jose Peraza, 1B Joey Votto, 3B Eugenio Suarez, 2B Scooter Gennett, LF Trevor Plouffe, RF Anthony Gose, C Devin Mesoraco and P Jesse Chavez. After only playing one game last season Mesoraco gets to start opening day this year and Plouffe and Chavez will be playing their first game in a Red uniform. The Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks who have Zach Greinke on the hill and will be facing former Red Zach Cozart who was traded to the D-Backs last season. A game where Chavez struggled in the beginning of the game he ended up finding his grove after giving up two runs in the second. Greinke on the other hand dominated throughout the game but it was his bullpen who gave up the lost as Hamilton would double and would score a run then Votto would come up with a 2-run blast to deep right. Then Ilgesias would come in and get the save giving Michael Lorenzen the win.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds
Jan 1,	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Arizona (0-0)	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0
Cincinnati (0-0)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	X	3	7	0
W: Michael Lorenzen (1-0) L: Andrew Chaffin (0-1) S: Rasiel Iglesias (1)

Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILS			ARI	CIN

Arizona Diamondbacks
HITTERS	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	HR	AVG
Hammilton, CF	4	1	1	1	0	1	0	.250
Peraza, SS	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.333
Votto, 1B	4	1	1	2	0	2	1	.250
Suarez, 3B	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	.250
Gennet, 2B	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
Plouffe, LF	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	.333
Gose, RF	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Mesoraco, C	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.333
Chavez, P	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Orlando	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Lorenzen, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Schebler	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1.000
Crick, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Iglesias, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
BATTING: 2B: Plouffe (1), Schebler (1), Suarez (1) HR: Votto (1) RBI: Votto (2), Hamilton (1) GIDP: Chavez

Cincinnati Reds
HITTERS	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	HR	AVG
Pollock, CF	4	0	3	0	1	1	0	.750
Peralta, RF	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	.000
Goldschimdt, 1B	3	0	1	0	2	1	0	.333
Hazelbaker, PR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Lamb, 3B	5	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
Thomas, LF	5	1	2	0	0	1	0	.400
Drury, 2B	2	1	1	0	2	1	0	.500
Cozart, SS	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000
Burgos, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Chafin, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Suzuki, C	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	.000
Greinke, P	3	0	2	1	0	0	0	.667
Ahmed, SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Arizona Diamondbacks
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Chavez	6.0	6	2	2	5	5	0	3.00
Lorenzen (W, 1-0)	2.0	2	0	0	1	3	0	0.00
Crick	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.00
Iglesias (S, 1)	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0.00

Cincinnati Reds
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Greinke	7.1	5	1	1	1	8	0	1.23
Burgos (H, 1)	0.1	1	1	1	0	0	0	27.00
Chafin (L, 0-1)	0.1	1	1	1	0	0	1	27.00

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Well isn't that just fantastic! My save is saving its corrupt and I cant access it. So I guess this Franchise is over before I even got to start it. So I'm gonna do another team I guess. Its either gonna be the:

-Orioles: a team that is ready to win but is aging just need a few moves but I think could contend pretty easily. So idk about this one.

-Phillies: a team with some exciting prospects that will take a few years to develop into a contending team. Though I think with Franco, Crawford and Alfaro leading this team could be a dangerous team.

-Padres- of course the most difficult one to do. As the only true star they have is Will Myers and maybe pitcher Ryan Butcher. This team def has some youngster that we'll be able to use but how long will it be for them to be better then the Giants, Dodgers, D-Backs and Rockies?

-Twins- a team that is about to, at least I believe, come back to relevance in the postseason. With Gordan, Sano and Buxton starting to get into form and become stars they could push this team to the postseason.

Please lmk what team you guys would like to see and hopefully Saturday I can start it up with the write ups and I wanna do it a little more dynamically instead of just stats. Maybe a monthly review with just highlights of certain players and not the whole stats. So lmk what you guys want and ill see what I can do!

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that sucks dude im sorry. i vote padres or twins... padres will be a huge undertaking

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Re: Return of the Big Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds Franchise MLB 17 the Show

Sorry to see this end. I hope you start another one really enjoyed it. Love the fact that you kept your signings realistic for a building team bounce back guys under radar like Chavez. Nice work!!!