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| Aroldis Chapman enters his rookie year with the potential to be one of the game's best relievers |
2010 Triple Crown Leaders- Joey Votto, .324 (2nd NL), Joey Votto, 37 HR (3rd NL), Joey Votto, 113 RBI (3rd NL), Bronson Arroyo, 17 Wins (t-4th NL), Johnny Cueto, 3.64 ERA (25th NL), Johnny Cueto, 138 K (31st NL)
Key Additions: Dontrelle Willis (LHP), Jeremy Hermida (OF), Edgar Renteria (SS), Fred Lewis (OF)
Key Losses: Willie Bloomquist (OF), Orlando Cabrera (SS), Jim Edmonds (OF), Aaron Harang (RHP), Mike Lincoln (RHP), Corky Miller (C), Laynce Nix (OF), Arthur Rhodes (LHP), Russ Springer (RHP)
2011 Projected Record- 85-95 wins, 2nd place NL Central
Manager- Dusty Baker (4th year, 243-243)
Best Player- Joey Votto
Best Pitcher- Bronson Arroyo
Biggest Breakout Candidate- Aroldis Chapman
Biggest Potential Impact Rookie- Aroldis Chapman
Projected Lineup/Projected Stats
Drew Stubbs, CF- .260/20 HR/70 RBI
Brandon Phillips, 2B- .270/18 HR/65 RBI
Joey Votto, 1B- .320/40 HR/125 RBI
Jay Bruce, RF- .285/35 HR/105 RBI
Johnny Gomes, LF- .255/17 HR/70 RBI
Scott Rolen, 3B- .270/15 HR/65 RBI
Ramon Hernandez, C- .275/10 HR/55 RBI
Paul Janish, SS- .255/6 HR/40 RBI
Projected Rotation/Projected Stats
Bronson Arroyo- 15-10/3.95 ERA/120 K
Edinson Volquez- 16-9/3.45 ERA/190 K
Johnny Cueto- 13-8/4.00 ERA/150 K
Travis Wood- 12-8/4.15 ERA/145 K
Homer Bailey- 10-10/4.55 ERA/125 K
Francisco Cordero- 3.90/30 Saves
Team Outlook- After a 2010 season that resulted in the first division crown for the Reds since 1995, the team comes back sporting pretty much the same lineup, centered around Joey Votto and Jay Bruce, who I feel will have a breakout year and a potential 30-100 guy. The bench was improved with the pickups of Edgar Renteria and Jeremy Hermida, two guys who could both be starters. If they don't start, they will be good bats off the bench as well as guys who could fill in if someone needs a day off. In the rotation, expect a good bounceback season from Edinson Volquez, healthy for the first time since his breakout 2008 season, as well as Johnny Cueto and Travis Wood improving in what is a young rotation. Of course, the bullpen features Aroldis Chapman, one of the big faces of a strong NL rookie class as well as veterans Francisco Cordero, Bill Bray, and Nick Masset to go along with long man Mike Leake. This is a team that should definately compete with the Brewers for the NL Central crown, and could win this division if the young pitching staff steps up and exceeds expectations.
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