Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

Pitchers and hitters, alike, are getting dinged up. Jeff looks at to what extent each player is hurt and how it will affect the Reds as we near Opening Day. He also gets excited about Nicholas Castellanos and what he can bring to the table now that things are a bit more normal and we retire a segment on today's podcast. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Email locked.jeff@gmail.com 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: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Join our Bracket Challenge https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?groupID=3624947 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Joey Votto on the COVID IL it would only make sense for the Reds to move a few guys around in the field to create the optimal lineup, right? Jeff wonders why they won't do that. He also gives his power rankings for the final two rotation spots and a thought about Brandon Finnegan. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twtter 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get well soon, Joey Votto. He tested positive for COVID-19 and is now waiting to resume his Spring Training that was actually going pretty well. Jeff talks about what he could do in 2021 and how important he is. He also looks at shortstop and the plan that seems to be coming into view for Reds fans that the Reds front office seems to have had in place ever since the whiffed on the big free agents. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Email lockedon.jeff@gmail.com 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which tem has the best third baseman? Who will win the season series between the two? Which pitching staff is poised for success in 2021? The answers to these questions, and more, lie within this podcast as Jeff Carr and Lucas Smith talk Reds-Cardinals. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Email lockedon.jeff@gmail.com 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy John surgery is something most baseball fans are aware of but have a flawed understanding of. Jeff is one of those with a flawed understanding so he welcomes Brandon Bailey on to talk about his personal experiences with Tommy John and how his process of recovery looks. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Email locked.jeff@gmail.com 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Lorenzen (Friday) and Sean Doolittle (Sunday) debuted in Cactus League action over the weekend with less than stellar stats. Jeff tells you why those don't matter and he isn't worried about wither guy. He also gives a bold prediction about pitching, debuts a new segment for Spring Training, and introduces the Locked On Reds Fantasy Baseball League. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds of Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Email locked.jeff@gmail.com 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonny Gray pitched two nice innings in his first Spring Trining start. Jeff talks about that and plays a few clips of Sonny Gray talking with the media, including how he felt about the trade rumors of him this past offseason. Joey Votto also comes up as he appears to be doing his best to continue the success he experienced in the final weeks of 2020 and carry that into 2021. Jeff also gives you to bold predictions for the season. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @lockedonreds and @jefffcarr on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are people looking at Hunter Greene's rolled inning and thinking he's not as good as they thought? Jeff tells you why that is a dumb thought process. He also looks at the impressive Spring debuts of Nick Lodolo and Tejay Antone and has some concerns about Jose Garcia. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter Call or text (513) 49-0159 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds have been fierce rivals over the past few seasons and now we head into a 2021 where the Pirates have a lot of young faces. Jeff welcomes Ethan Smith from Locked On Pirates on to talk about what to expect from the Buccos. They also talk about Aristides Aquino and take a look at some awesome ballpark food. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the best third baseman in the division, anyway? Who will win rookie of the year? Who will win the most games? The hosts of the Locked On NL Central Roundtable have some thoughts on these, and more. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @lockedonreds and @jefffcarr on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's podcast is a high-level overview of what you can expect from each team in the NL Central this season. Who, among the group of four teams atop the division, will separate themselves? Will the Cardinals run away and hide? Will the Brewers bullpen continue to keep the scoreboard clean? Will the Cubs keep the band together long enough to make another run? And how pesky will those Pirates be, anyway? These questions are answered, and more, on today's roundtable episode. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With shorter games between two teams who are just kicking the tires on different players and different strategies, what can we glean from these early Spring Training games? Jeff looks at that as well as a question about Nick Senzel that he wants you to answer objectively, because he currently doesn't have an answer to it. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is up with guys like Jonathan India, Tony Santillian, Joel Kuhnel, and others who seemingly have fallen by the wayside, so far as their ranking in the system? Jeff and Doug explore this as well as who isn't currently being talked about a lot who can make an impact on the Reds this year? And what about this new finalized deal for how minor league baseball will be ran? *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @lockedonreds and @jefffcarr on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds didn't go get a shortstop and now are trying to put together a roster for Opening Day. Jeff is joined by Doug Gray to talk about the Reds shortstop situation, what's going on with the rotation, and who he is watching for this Spring Trining. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Locked On Reds: Jose De Leon has his full confidence in his arm's health and has seen his slider return to form and his fastball gain velocity because of it. Hunter Greene sounds like a veteran starting pitcher and is ready to prove he should make it to the big leagues in 2021. Eugenio Suarez, best shape of his life and all, is the Cincinnati Reds best option at shortstop. *SUBSCRIBE* and follow @jefffcarr and @lockedonreds on Twitter 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices