We’re going to take a break from the history for a second. The Reds are at spring training, so let’s take a look at what’s happening there.

Jayson Stark did a piece on the top five best lineups in both leagues. The Reds didn’t make the top five, but they were listed first among the teams that didn’t get enough votes, so I’m going to take that to mean the Reds have the sixth best lineup.

In less optimistic news, Buster Olney’s top 30 had the Reds at 25th. He even had them behind the Pirates. Ouch.

Looks like Bubba Nelson got busted with a DUI. Wonder what kind of curfew he’s going to be on the rest of camp?

Baseball Prospectus’ Triple Play for the Reds came out, and they analyze the Reds outfielders to see which one would be best as traded. They don’t really come to a conclusion, but Wily Mo looks like he’s the odd man out.

So chew on these things, and we’ll be back over the weekend to finish up the debate. Can Rawly Eastwick get the job done? We’ll see.

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