Thus, the outcome of games will depend less on scouting reports or strategy and more on sheer performance. And talent should prevail. Some Reds resist placing too much emphasis on these games, considering teams haven't played even one-fourth of the schedule. But if you don't, it isn't the end of the world. Every team in this division has a chance to win it.
Every team has weaknesses.
I think it's going to be a very fun summer of baseball with no favorites. Already, the Reds have occupied all six places in the standings. Unless we could run away with it, this is the way you want it. That's what you play for, to have those pennant races at the end. The Reds announced Jose Rijo threw 60 pitches in the Dominican Republic Wednesday, delaying today's scheduled throwing session at Cinergy Field until next week.