Bronson Arroyo

Q: @Jake_Trotter Who are the other four starting pitchers? A: Don’t remember the answer that prompted this question, but the starting five is Johnny Cueto, Latos, Mike Leake, Bronson Arroyo and Homer Bailey. Arroyo’s 2011 season does not ...  

The greatest player in Cincinnati Reds history is Johnny Bench.He was drafted in the second round of the 1965 draft by Cincinnati. He had the talent to be a first-round choice, but he was from such a small town in Oklahoma that he hadn't been measured against good competition, so teams were a bit wary. The Reds bit, and were glad they did.He had promise as a catcher, but they could have moved him: he was athletic enough to play outfield, a...  

The big fellow from Texas had his second straight year of success in the Cincinnati bullpen, and Logan Ondrusek will be back in middle relief for the Reds in 2012. He followed up a 3.68 ERA in 2010 with a 3.23 mark in 2011, and his overall performance was about the same.Ondrusek's strikeout rate remained the same in 2011 as 2010. His walk rate ticked up, but that was mostly a function of having more intentional walks ordered while he was on...  

Chris Valaika is an infielder with the Cincinnati Reds. He spent most of 2011 in triple-A but got another taste of the majors, getting seven hits in 25 at-bats.Valaika tore the ACL in his right knee in September of last year. He had surgery, and was planning to be ready for spring training. This will take some time, so the 26-year old can be expected to open the season at Louisville. His path to the majors in the near term is unclear. He...  

Joey Votto is the first baseman of the Cincinnati Reds, since the 2008 season. He followed his 2010 MVP season with a year of a .309 average, 29 homers, and 103 RBI. Votto carries a .313 career average. He won a 2011 Gold Glove.The Reds feel pretty good about their first base position for the 2012 season. The only real concern is whether Votto will be around after he hits free agency following the 2013 season. There is already much...