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Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) and Zach Buchanan (@ZachENQ) talk about the Reds' outfield prospects and are joined by Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) of the Los Angeles Times to talk about Joey Votto, Mike Trout and vegetables. We also play a game of "Real Pete Moore or Fake Pete Moore."

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the team's middle infield depth and the loss of Anthony DeSclafani. They are also joined by Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times. #Reds #Redspodcast #CincinnatiReds #CDotShow #AndyMcCullough #AnthonyDeSclafani #TylerHolt #CTrentRosecrans #ZachBuchanan

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchannan are joined by Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Rustin Dodd to discuss the similarities and differences between the two small-market franchises. #Reds, #CincinnatiReds, #RedsPodcast, #CDotShow, #CTrentRosecrans, #RustinDodd, #ZachBuchanan, #JohnnyCueto

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the first couple of days of Cactus League games, look at the Reds' organizational depth at first base and are joined by Buchanan's old work partner, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. And in a special "What's Zach Watching?" we have the game, "Bob or Archer?"

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan are in Arizona in the second week of spring training. In the second of the positional analysis, we look at the catchers in the organization. We're also joined by Enquirer sports photographer Sam Greene about sports photography. #Reds #CincinnatiReds #springtraining #DevinMesoraco #TylerStephenson #CorkyMiller #TuckerBarnhart

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans are in Goodyear, Ariz., where the Reds reported for spring training this week. Not reporting was Brandon Phillips, who was traded to the Braves. In addition to the trade analysis, we take a look at the organization's pitching depth from the majors down through the minors. Then the Enquirer duo is joined by MLB.com's Mark Sheldon to talk about the Reds -- past, present and future. Also, Zach's watching "Legion" and C. Trent is listening to Sturgill Simpson.

Before pitchers and catchers report, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan banter about the questions facing the Reds entering spring training. #Reds #springtraining #CIncinnatiReds

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Reds' signing of Scott Feldman and the probable return of Bronson Arroyo, plus other tidbits from the Reds caravan. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach reviews "Lion" and Trent once again chides Zach for never having seen "Friday Night Lights." #Reds #CincinnatiReds #ScottFeldman #BronsonArroyo #FridayNightLights

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about the trade that sent last week's guest, Dan Straily, to the Marlins, and wonder what to do about Brandon Phillips. #RedsBeatPodcast #Reds #CincinnatiReds #DanStraily #BrandonPhillips #JosePeraza #BryanPrice #DilsonHerrera

With C. Trent on vacation, Zach welcomes in the podcast's first player guest in Cincinnati Reds right-hander Dan Straily. They discuss Straily's offseason habits, the up-and-down nature of his career and the time his friend was stopped by TSA for transporting weighted baseballs. Also, Zach quickly reviews three movies he saw, since What's Zach Watching took last week off.

Nick Senzel is the new top prospect in the Reds organization, according to Baseball America. The magazine released its annual list of top prospects for the Reds last week and Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan caught up with the man who makes that list, J.J. Cooper. Cooper, a University of Georgia graduate, has been writing about the Reds’ minor-league system for more than a decade now. He discusses not just Senzel, but the rest of the top 10 and beyond.

The Reds became the last team in MLB to make a big-league signing on Tuesday, inking Indiana native Drew Storen to a one-year deal. Hear from Reds GM Dick Williams, Storen and his high school teammate, Tucker Barnhart. Storen also tells you which Red he used to dress up as for Halloween. We also look back at 2016 and ahead to 2017, and Zach gives his top 10 movies and TV shows of the year. #Reds #CincinnatiReds #CDotShow #RedsBeatPodcast #DrewStoren

The Winter Meetings are over, the free agent bargain bin has yet to hit the prices where the Reds will start stocking up and that leaves the Hall of Fame debates. Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Hall of Fame and Trent’s ballot, since he has one. We also answer listener questions submitted to the Facebook page and Twitter. #HallofFame #Reds #CincinnatiReds #TimRaines #BarryBonds #RogerClemens #CurtSchilling #LarryWalker #MikeMussina #IvanRodriguez #EdgarMartinez #VladimirGuerrero #JeffBagwell #MannyRamirez #ScottRolen

In the latest episode of the Reds Beat Podcast, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the slow winter, the market for relievers and take listener questions on multi-sport athletes, sunk costs and clubhouse culture. Also, we're joined by Enquirer Arts reporter Carol Motsinger in a spoiler-heavy discussion of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB #MajorLeagueBaseball #StarWars #RogueOne

The Reds weren't alone in not creating much noise at the Winter Meetings, as Zach wraps up his week outside Washington. Zach also discusses his desire to kill the Rule 5 draft. We also review the spring training invites. Finally, Zach saw "Loving" and we talk about "Rogue One," "Moana" and the best Pixar movies.