Almost every single Cincinnati Reds player came into spring training healthy. The lone exception was the one player who could least afford to miss time.
The Reds have hooked up prospect Alfredo Duno with the perfect mentor in Salvador Perez, and if he can improve his defense, he could get on the MLB fast-track.
The Cincinnati Reds lost reliever Scott Barlow to free agency, and they'll likely be entrusting those innings to former Atlanta Braves reliever Pierce Johnson.
There's always a handful of players who enter spring training with something to prove. Which three Reds players can't afford a quiet showing this spring?
The Cincinnati Reds will be sending Spencer Steer to the outfield early and often this spring. Moving him off first base is certain to divide the fanbase.