Introducing the Cincinnati Reds
Owner: Danny Depew
Manager: Bid McPhee
Ball Park: League Park
Team Payroll: 28,410
City Population: 325,902
Starting Lineup
C - Chris Hoiles (30)
1B - Andres Galarraga (32)
2B - Al Weis (25)
3B - Mike Moustakas (24)
SS - Joe Tinker (28)
LF - Brian Lesher (26)
CF - Jayson Werth (28)
RF - Len Gabrielson (27)
ACE - Bob Welch (29)
Face Of The Team
Joe Tinker - SS
Tinker is said to be the type of player who could care less about being nice to you but will give his life for the team on the field. Tinker has a magic glove and a supurb up the middle while taking the responsibilities of hitting right in the middle of the order. It is all about winning for him, and the Reds cant complain about that, despite his lack of personality. Tinker provides an excellent backbone to a very good team.
Final Analysis
Many people like this team going into the season and a pennant could be in the cards. The lineup has alot of weapons while the infield defense is something special. Bob Welch will have his work cut out for him but has the makeup of what one wants in a good ace. The Reds are expected to win, I wouldnt bet against this hard playing bunch.