Dayton Daily News

CINCINNATI REDS

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■ Manager: Bryan Price (fifth season).

017: 68-94, fifth place.

Training Town: Goodyear, Arizona.

Park: Goodyear Ballpark.

First Workout: Feb. 14/19.

■ He’s Here: RHP Jared Hughes, RHP David Hernandez.

■ He’s Outta Here: SS Zack Cozart, RHP Bronson Arroyo,

RHP Tim Adleman.

■ Going campin’: The Reds lost 90 games for the third straight season, with their pitching staff the biggest problem once again. Homer Bailey, Anthony DeSclafani and Brandon Finnegan were expected to anchor the rotation, but all three missed significan­t time — DeSclafani the entire season — forcing Cincinnati to go with rookies who weren’t ready for the majors. Reds starters gave up the most earned runs and homers in the NL and ranked last in ERA. Bailey, DeSclafani and Finnegan are expected to be healthy for the start of camp, and their progress will be the main focus. Luis Castillo has the edge on the No. 4 spot after a strong rookie season (3.12 ERA in 15 starts), but the fifth spot is open to competitio­n. Hughes and Hernandez were signed for late-inning roles ahead of closer Raisel Iglesias. A couple of bullpen spots remain open to competitio­n. Jose Peraza moves from second base to shortstop to replace Cozart. Catcher Devin Mesoraco is making yet another comeback — he’s been severely limited the last three seasons by hip, shoulder and foot injuries.

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