Drew Koch

What's up Reds Nation! I am the site expert for Blog Red Machine. I'm not an analytics guy, but numbers never lie, and I'm a sucker for a good slash line. I love the sacrifice bunt, hate instant replay and can take or leave the designated hitter.

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3 Reds players most affected if universal DH is eliminated

The Reds roster construction may greatly change if there's no DH in 2021. This past season saw a number of rules change across Major League...

Salty Molina is not in the same stratosphere with Bench

Quit whining Yadi, Johnny Bench will always be better than you, period! Yadier Molina was not among the finalist for this year's Gold Glove Award....

5 players the Reds should lock up with a contract extension

The Reds should look to extending these five players before next season. While Reds Country has high hopes for the Cincinnati front office to make...

What's the Cincinnati Reds offseason budget look like?

The Reds budget may restrict them from re-signing Trevor Bauer. The Cincinnati Reds spent big last winter. Don't expect that again this offseason....

3 things Reds GM Nick Krall must do first in his new role

Nick Krall will have a full plate this winter as the new head of Reds front office. Nick Krall received a promotion, sort of, on Monday. The...

Reds should call dismissed Marlins executive Michael Hill

This is the Reds chance to do something bold by hiring Michael Hill. As the Marlins continue to retool their front office, the Cincinnati Reds...

Alex Blandino could handle the Reds shortstop duties in 2021

Why is Alex Blandino being dismissed as the Reds starting shortstop? C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic recently put out a list of potential...

Tyler Stephenson will surely replace Curt Casali, right?

The Reds should turn to Tyler Stephenson and move on from Curt Casali. The Cincinnati Reds catching situation will be one to monitor all offseason....

5 blockbuster trades for the Reds to consider this offseason

If the Reds want to upgrade the roster, these five trades could certainly help. The Cincinnati Reds fell short of expectations in 2020, but a...

3 Reds players who should be non-tendered this offseason

Might the Reds move on from these three players before their salaries increase? The non-tender deadline this winter is December 2nd, so the...

Reds pitcher Luis Castillo estimated to make $5.8M in 2021

Reds pitcher Luis Castillo will get a hefty raise in 2021. While it's not an exact science, the good folks over at MLB Trade Rumors have put out...

Which Cincinnati Reds are first-year arbitration eligible?

The Reds have eight players who are first-year arbitration eligible. Salary arbitration is a tricky nut to crack in the baseball world. Not every...

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