Cincinnati Reds: Five bold predictions for spring training

The Cincinnati Reds spring training in Goodyear, Arizona officially begins on Tuesday. What are five bold predictions as we head into full squad workouts?

Pitchers and catcher reported to Goodyear just a couple days ago and all position players are required to report by Sunday with full squad workouts commencing on Tuesday. Cincinnati Reds fans expect big things from their team this season, but spring training always offers some surprises. What are five bold predictions we could see come true during camp?

The Reds front office has done a great job assembling a competitive team. Dick Williams, Nick Krall and the entire organization put in a lot of time and effort over the winter and it’s time to see if those moves paid off.

Several players have already descended on Goodyear, Arizona. Among them were Joey Votto, Nick Senzel and the newest Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos. There seems to be a renewed energy among both the players and the fans.

So, while optimism fills the air, there’s still some pessimism that hangs over the ball club. After all, the Reds have had six consecutive losing seasons and haven’t won a playoff series since the 1995 NLDS. So it’s understandable for fans to temper their expectations just a bit.

However, overall the feeling around the club is one of excitement. Fans can’t wait until their team steps onto the grass at Great American Ball Park on March 26th. However, spring training offers an opportunity to sort out any outstanding questions. It also give us a chance to predict what may happen before the season starts. Let’s do that right now.