by Marc LancasterFiled under: Reds, NL Central
Surely it's no surprise to the Reds that their NL Central rivals have scrambled to reload this winter.
For a perennial heavy like the Cardinals, Cincinnati's 2010 division title was a reminder that pedigree ultimately guarantees nothing. For a perennial wannabe like the Brewers, the Reds' triumph not only proved an outsider could prevail but also increased the sense of urgency to make a run before Prince Fielder exits next winter. For the Cubs, well, there's nothing quite like fifth place in a division that includes both the Astros and Pirates to provide a reality check.
Thus this offseason has brought Lance Berkman to St. Louis, Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum to Milwaukee, Carlos Pena and Matt Garza to Chicago -- high-priced acquisitions designed in each case to help their new employers win now.
The Reds, meanwhile, have countered with ... Edgar Renteria and Fred Lewis? Well, not really. General manager Walt Jocketty has instead put his hopes of contending not only in 2011 but for the two or three years beyond in the players already residing in the home clubhouse at Great American Ball Park.
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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/01/20/reds-look-inward-to-solidify-future/
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