Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

Major League Baseball is looking to cut more jobs in the minor leagues which would erase the possibilities of a Jose Altuve player coming out of nowhere to be a star. Jeff and Steve talk with Doug Gray about that and they break down just what damage further contraction would do to the game of baseball. They also look at some prospects in the Cincinnati Reds organization that you may not already be watching, but will most certainly be talking about at the end of the year. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Greene was rated high, but not high enough. Nick Lodolo slid down some rankings, though he is healthy now. Jeff and Steve dive into some prospect rankings with Doug Gray from RedsMinorLeagues.com and Redlegnation.com, on today's podcast. They also talk about Jose Barrero and to shortstop or not to shortstop. They then dive into the news that MLB is looking to downsize the minor leagues, even more, and why that is a bad idea. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the report date for pitchers and catchers comes and goes, it is painfully obvious the lack of urgency, from both the owners and the players, when it comes to ending the MLB Lockout. That lack of urgency threatens Opening Day which threatens the sport of baseball. Jeff and Steve look at what this lack of urgency is doing to the game and why they are apprehensive about Opening Day actually happening on March 31st. They also talk about how the perception of the Cincinnati Reds isn't good, even within Reds country and why it sure seems like Bob Castellini's group should sell the team. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Universal DH official, Jeff and Steve discuss how that will affect the Cincinnati Reds. They talk about why David Bell has to be one of the most excited people about the Universal DH and how he might utilize it. They also look at players like Mike Moustakas, Joey Votto, Tyler Stephenson, and Jesse Winker and how it may help them. Jeff and Steve then do a draft, three players each, of Reds pitchers who were good hitters. Names like Michael Lorenzen, Bronson Arroyo, and Mike Leake come up. There are a few you may not expect, though. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There will be a Universal Designated Hitter. There will not be draft pick compensation. There will be a draft lottery. There is no change in Spring Training. All of this sounds nice, but Jeff and Steve find it to be a rope-a-dope. They explain why what the commissioner said struck them as a veiled sort of posturing to put the players in a position where not accepting the owners' next proposal on Saturday paints them as villains. They also briefly touch on what they will miss about pitchers hitting. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Greene looks to be the impact pitcher we've hoped for. Questions about Nick Lodolo abound. Jeff and Steve look at the reports Keith Law wrote in The Athletic about the Top-20 Cincinnati Reds prospects. Who moved up the rankings? Who fell? The Reds have so much talent up the middle of the field as we all are excited about Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain, but don't miss Jay Allen and his talent! Also, could Tyler Stephenson move to first base in a few years with guys like Mat Nelson and Daniel Vellojin on their way up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds finished third in the NL Central, despite a record above .500. Jeff is joined by Steve, who is on the beach, to talk about why there doesn't seem to be much change in the way the division currently looks. He then talks with Ethan Smith, Locked On Pirates, about if that will change once the Lockout is lifted and teams get to work on trades and signing free agents. They also look at why the Reds and Pirates don't figure to be chasing pennants in 2022 but why they're only a few years away from being the favorites for the crown. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hall of Fame voting process has come and gone and we, once again, see that it is broken. Jeff and Steve discuss their displeasure with hoe the Hall of Fame vote went down to begin today's show. They then look at how the Cincinnati Reds are feeling the pressure of the lockout mores than other teams. With the way the Cincinnati Bengals are playing (in the Super Bowl, in case you hadn't heard) and the absence of any news about the major league team, this lockout only serves to continue damaging fans' view of the Reds. They then talk about two memories from 2021 that make them smile upon recalling them. A walk-off win by Tyler Stephenson comes to mind, as does Lucas Sims and some inclement weather. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the Super Bowl which means the Cincinnati Reds are going to have a good year. Jeff and Steve break down the connection between the Bengals playoff success in the past and the Reds success in their season that follows. They also talk about Ken Rosenthal's report on the ongoing rift between the players and the owners and where we go from here. They also look at the Seattle Mariners and take a look at some impact trade targets the Reds could pursue. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chattanooga Lookouts never felt the pressure of the reported chopping block they were on, when MLB was cutting minor league teams. Larry Ward talks about the confidence they had and the support the Reds gave them to stay affiliated. He also talks about an emotional story about when his father finally realized what baseball meant to Larry, with the help of Joe DiMaggio. The Chattanooga Lookouts were, reportedly, among the long list of teams that were slated to be cut from MLB affiliation. Larry Ward tells us why that never affected them and why he believes it was more scare tactics than anything real. Larry Ward began his broadcasting career in the late 1970’s and left home in order to pursue it. His dad never really understood why he wanted to pursue baseball broadcasting, until one day when he met Joe DiMaggio. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo are poised to play big roles for the Cincinnati Reds pitching staff in 2022, but just how good are these rookies? Larry Ward, play-by-play voice of the Chattanooga Lookouts, joins the podcast to talk about those players, Jose Barrero, and more. Larry Ward has had the opportunity to be the voice of the Chattanooga Lookouts for over 30 years and has seen a lot of players, from Hall of Fame worthy players to guys who didn’t make it past Chattanooga. Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo have the potential to be great pitchers for the Reds. Jose Barrero endured a lot of personal hardship last year but came through it even stronger. Larry talks about how strong a personality he has and how talented he is, showing some promise as a future All Star at shortstop. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB Lockout rages on, but the Players Union has made a few concessions that look to be a step toward an agreement. Jeff and Steve talk about how the players should no longer catch flak from fans as they show they're working toward not getting games postponed. They also talk about what they'd add to the CBA to help grow the game. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Senzel was once regarded as the future star of the Cincinnati Reds but now finds himself in a "prove it" situation. Jeff and Steve talk about the challenge that lies before hime. They also talk about a survey posted by C. Trent Rosecrans on The Athletic about fan confidence in the direction of the Cincinnati Reds. They give their answers and discuss why the future is in such a state of flux. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds signed 10 total International Prospects, including the No. 3 ranked prospect in Ricardo Cabrera, over the weekend. Jeff is joined by Lindsay Crosby (Locked On MLB Prospects) to break down the players who were signed and the impact they have on the Reds future. They also talk about the unique strategy the Reds have, when it comes to the International Signing Period, and why it has worked for them. Ricardo Cabrera has the "potential Five Tool player" tag on him and shows a ton of promise for the Cincinnati Reds. Anthuan Valencia has a good glove and may be undervalued. Esmith Pineda has a lot of power and could be a future Reds corner outfielder. The top three guys in this international signing class are really intriguing, says Lindsay Crosby. Ben Walmsley, an Australian, leads a group of three pitchers who are in the other seven International Prospects signed by the Cincinnati Reds. They also added Lisnerkin Lantigua and Nelfri Payano, both right-handed pitchers, to their group of signings. The Cincinnati Reds put together an intriguing International Signing Class. The Cincinnati Reds strategy, when it comes to the International Signing Period, differs from other teams and they have used that to their advantage. They don't focus solely on one area, and also look outside of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, two countries saturated with MLB scouts from other teams. Instead they look to Panama, Australia, and more for diamonds in the International Signing Period rough. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds can be a winning ball club in 2022, if they do four things. Jeff tells you what the four things are while Steve pokes holes in his plan on today's podcast. They also talk about the Bengals playoff victory (Jeff was there) and the Reds international signings over the past few days. There are four things, two players leaving and two being acquired, that can set the Reds up for success in 2022. The Reds should trade away Mike Moustakas and his large contract. The Reds should trade away Sonny Gray for a prospect ready to play in the Major Leagues this year, or next. The Reds should sign a closer. To finish out this simple plan, the Reds should sign a starting-caliber outfielder. The problems are, it won't be easy to trade Mike Moustakas, if impossible, for the Reds. It's too early for the Reds to trade Sonny Gray. The Reds front office will not pay for a closer, instead they will rely on waiver claim pitchers and retreads to get them through the year. The Reds will not fork over the necessary money to sign a starting-caliber outfielder. The city of Cincinnati finally got its first taste of playoff success in more than two decades as the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, and Jeff was there to see it. He briefly talks about that day in the final segment. He and Steve also look at a few of the Reds signings from the International Prospect Pool and what it all means for the franchise. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram 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 “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: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices