MLB Predictions / Previews: Cincinnati Reds

Looking at the National league's baseball betting odds this season, you have to wonder...could the Big Red Machine be on the way back to glory?...

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[the noise factor]

They haven't had a playoff apperance since 1995 and a penant since 1990. Love Dusty but I don't think they got enough to "git r done".74-88 (.457) 5th in NL Central in 2008. They would have to surpass the Astros and Cubbies. Not to mention the Brewers.

[TheWiesguy]

I don't think they will make the playoffs but I look for a big improvement from the Reds this year. They may have lost Dunn but I think their rotation of Harang, Arroyo, Volquez and Cueto is underrated and their overall performance will improve from last year. Plus I love the Taveras pickup. He's not perfect but he puts pressure on the other team with his speed. If Bruce and Votto don't regress than they should finish at .500 or maybe slightly better.