Reds signed him to a 1-year deal. Despite the fact that this seems to contradict the message they have been sending, I think I am okay with it. Part of rebuilding is having a veteran presence and it is only a one year deal.

Bullpen piece.

What happened in Detroit?

One of the rare times you can say the Reds were on the good end of a deal. I really like Suarez.

Tickets are going to be so cheap this summer.

Tickets are going to be so cheap this summer.

 

Were you expecting some big signing this spring?

Despite all this, I don;t think the Reds are going to be that terrible. Last year they lost 97 games. I predict they will lose less than 97 this year.

What happened in Detroit?

 

His contract ran out.

Need someone in the rotation to start the year to keep Reed and Stephenson in the minors. A lot of guys hurt and might not be ready for a month or two. Makes a lot of sense.

Were you expecting some big signing this spring?

 

Nope, I expect a 2-3 losing seasons before they spend any money.

Agree that the signing is to keep the clock from starting for Stephenson and Reed. He's a fill in interim guy while we get some guys healthy.

Agree that the signing is to keep the clock from starting for Stephenson and Reed. He's a fill in interim guy while we get some guys healthy.

 

What happens if/when he has another year like he did when he was an All-Star? Does he stay in the rotation then?

What happens if/when he has another year like he did when he was an All-Star? Does he stay in the rotation then?

 

Sure why not? Or move him to the bullpen at some point.

You want to get some of the young guys in there at some point, but there is a fine line that you don't want to cross running 5 of them out there and getting guys service time for no reason.

What happens if/when he has another year like he did when he was an All-Star? Does he stay in the rotation then?

 

If you're younger guys are ready and the season is lost, you trade him again.