Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

With the number of prospects and talented players that he has seen move through the Cincinnati Reds farm system, Tom Nichols is bullish about the future of the Cincinnati Reds. He talks with Jeff and Steve as to why he feels this way and it isn't all just about the players. They also talk a bit about how the Reds have evolved, over the years, taking care of their minor league players with transportation and nutrition where they used to have to cram all into one bus and grab something at a fast food restaurant before a game. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Ashcraft rose through everyone's prospect rankings last year and looks to be a bonafide pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, in the near future. Tom Nichols, play-by-play voice of the Dayton Dragons, is back on the show and talks with Jeff and Steve about Ashcraft and his promising future. He also talks about what he saw, in limited time, in Matt McLain and how he compares to another first round pick of the Reds, Nick Senzel. They also talk about Rece Hinds, Jose Torres, and other prospects and where they may begin the year within the Reds Farm System including a nugget on how teams go about promoting players within their own system. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds struggled against left-handed pitchers in 2021 so more platoons may be the way to offset that deficiency. Jeff and Steve break down the benefits of a third base platoon of Eugenio Suarez and Mike Moustakas and why it will make the lineup stronger. They also look at trade ideas for Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, and Tyler Mahle and whether they are beneficial and realistic. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elly De La Cruz has risen through the Cincinnati Reds prospect rankings, over the course of the last year, and the voice of the Daytona Tortugas, Justin Rocke, has plenty of good things to say about him. Jeff and Steve are joined by Justin to talk about the wow factor Elly De La Cruz has, as well as the confidence in the upward trend of the Cincinnati Reds future. They also talk about the new provisions for minor leaguers and why the difference will be huge, but the Reds, themselves, have always tried to do right by minor league ballplayers. They also talk about the combined no-hitter that Justin got to call for the Daytona Tortugas. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds aren't going to spend big money, or maybe even medium money, on free agents or trade acquisitions. So that leaves two options. Jeff and Steve break down the pros and cons of the Reds choosing a short rebuild versus standing pat and competing with what they have on the roster. They look at why the short term rebuild would mean trading ALL THREE of Sonny Gray, Luis Castillo, and Tyler Mahle. They also look at the players who, if they bounce back like we all hope, could lead the team back to the playoffs in Eugenio Suarez, Mike Moustakas, and Nick Senzel. They also finish up the show by pointing out the huge swing and miss that Rob Manfred had with letting Ken Rosenthal go from MLB Network. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have won the AFC North Division and shown everyone in the city that success doesn't have to take years of rebuilding to achieve. Jeff and Steve talk about how the Cincinnati Reds can emulate what's going on at Paul Brown Stadium to bring success to Great American Ballpark. They ask the question: do the Reds have their Joe Burrow? Do they have that franchise-altering talent in guys like Jonathan India or Tyler Stephenson? They also discuss how the team can build a winner and they begin to look at favorite moments from the 2021 season. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Offenbaker joins the show on a permanent basis as co-host, alongside Jeff, as they discuss the most interesting Cincinnati Reds player of 2022. They talk about Tyler Stephenson and the faith the team showed in him by parting ways with Tucker Barnhart. They look at Tony Santillan and his multiple roles that he could fill. They also look at Eugenio Suarez, once the top dog in the organization, now a bounce-back hopeful. They also talk about Steven's history as a Reds fan and why he has been podcasting about the team. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas Sims showed himself to be a study relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, after returning from injury in 2021. Amir Garrett showed amazing talent in the two seasons leading up to 2021 and could bounce back. The Reds could go after Mychal Givens and bring him back from the pool of free agents and insert him back into the closer role. Luis Cessa showed an innate ability to get outs, after coming over via trade from the New York Yankees. Tony Santillan had anamzing wipeout slider and superb fastball control that led to 22 strong relief appearances. Dauri Moreta, Justin Wilson, and Art Warren have all shown some sort of interesting characteristic that could potentially lead to saves. Jeff breaks all of this down and gives you his thoughts on who could be the Cincinnati Reds bullpen ace of 2022. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo are the future of the Cincinnati Reds and the future should begin this coming year. Jeff talks about why that idea has brought back the Reds gear into his life and why the Reds should absolutely do this. He also looks at Reds pitching debuts, according to bWAR, that range all the way from Luis Castillo to Cody Reed, over the last 12 years. Also, why the Reds need to make transparency their top New Year's resolution. With the Cincinnati Reds current position being cost-cutting, they've actually got two aces in the hole in Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. Calling them up and installing them into the pitching staff will be the absolute best offseason move the Reds can make. Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo have the kind of make-up to build some of the best debut performances the Reds have seen in the last done years. From Luis Castillo to Cody Reed, we look at what competition the young guns have. Lastly, what is with all the vague phrasing? If the Cincinnati Reds leadership were transparent with their fanbase, then trust and fan engagement would not be at an all-time low, like it's currently heading for in 2022. Jeff gives you his pitch for what transparency from the Reds would sound like. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds have a solid starting eight, but not a ton of help behind them. Jeff looks at where the holes are and what they have currently in the organization that could help the Reds, should a rash of injuries plague them during the year. He also talks about minor league signings with invites to Spring Training and why one major league signing could tilt things in the Reds favor. On a roster that will be relying on players who have dealt with injuries, like Nick Senzel, Sonny Gray, Tyler Naquin, and Mike Moustakas, depth is an important thing to have. The Cincinnati Reds don't, though. Sure there are guys like Max Schrock, TJ Friedl, Dauri Moreta, and Reiver Sanmartin that have piqued fans' interest, but they're not necessarily reliable options at this early juncture in their careers. Moves are necessary, and the ones the Reds have made now come into greater focus. They need to do more, though. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Castillo has ace stuff and will command an expensive trade package to acquire, so what if the Cincinnati Reds built a deal with the Los Angeles Angels? Jeff is joined by Steve Granado, form Locked On Angels, to discuss what that deal could look like. They also talk about key prospects like Brandon Marsh, Joe Adell, Reid Detmers, and Sam Bachman, as well as others. They also talk about the likelihood of a Reds and Angels trade for Castillo taking place. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eugenio Suarez ended this past season on a very positive note, but that was after more than a season's worth of games with poor hitting statistics. Jeff is joined by Lance McAlister to direct which version of Eugenio Suarez the Cincinnati Reds can trust to see in 2022 and whether he will bounce back to the "Face of the Franchise" status he had earned after 2019. They also talk about what a Cincinnati Reds Mount Rushmore would look like. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Winker has shown oodles of talent...when healthy. The biggest question surrounding him must then be, can he stay healthy for a full season? Jeff is joined by Steven Offenbaker to answer that question. They also set up the Cincinnati Reds Mount Rushmore in eluding guys like Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. Find out who the other two names are on today's podcast! *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Votto still bangs! That was evident in 2021 after the Cincinnati Reds star elongated his batting stance and added power to his focus and saw the second-highest season-long home run total of his career. Jeff looks at the season he put together and his best performance. He then looks at a projection for Joseph Daniel Votto in 2022 and tries to answer the question of if he can do it again. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Castillo was magnificent for two-thirds of his season, but it was that first third that completely erased his name from the Cy Young candidate's list. Can the ace of the Cincinnati Reds put together a fully dominant 2022? Jeff talks about that, to begin a series of boring questions about the Cincinnati Reds, as well as some too-early projections for 2022 and what the best performance of 2021 was for La Piedra. Luis Castillo needs to start hot, stay hot, and end hot if he is going to convince folks outside of Cincinnati Reds fandom that he is a top pitcher in this league. Mechanics were described as part of the problem, bad luck another, but Castillo was just bad for the first two months of the season. He's got to expand that two-thirds of good pitching into an entire year if he is going to be taken seriously as a Cy Young candidate. Fangraohs sees marginal improvement for Luis Castillo, based on their computer model of projections. Although it may be a bit early to look into them, we dive into projecting La Piedra in 2022 and talk about what could be a career year for him. Then take a look back at last year and what was his best performance as Luis Castillo finally looked like the ace we all knew he could be. He did in in June against the Brewers, and didn't even get credit for the win, thanks to some lackluster attempts at hitting. La Piedra showed his dominance, though, as he kept Milwaukee off the scoreboard. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices