25 Man Roster Prediction....

Well, it's finally here, Spring Training.  Pitchers and catchers reported today in Goodyear, AZ.  Every team in camp right now thinks they have a chance to win it all this year.  In Cincy, a lot of people think it could actually happen in 2012.  Reds have a long way to go for that to happen but they definitely have some good pieces in place. 

Here is my prediction for the 25 man roster on Opening Day.  I'm sure it'll change week by week after the inevitable injuires pile up, but here is what I'm seeing right now.  I think they'll take 12 pitchers and 13 position players.

Starters
Johnny Cueto
Mat Latos
Bronson Arroyo
Mike Leake
Homer Bailey

Relievers
Ryan Madson
Nick Masset
Sean Marshall
Bill Bray
Sam LeCure
Logan Ondrusek
Jose Arredondo

Catchers
Ryan Hanigan
Devin Mesoraco

Infielders
Joey Votto
Brandon Phillips
Zack Cozart
Scott Rolen
Juan Francisco
Miguel Cairo
Wilson Valdez

Outfielders
Jay Bruce
Drew Stubbs
Chris Heisey
Ryan Ludwick

Notable ommissions....

Chapman won't be ready to be a starter when the season begins, and even if he is, whose spot is he taking?  Don't worry, someone will get hurt so Aroldis will get his chance, just not right out of the gate.

Frazier can't really play short, otherwise I would have him in there over Valdez.  Valdez can pinch run, switch hit, and backup Cozart so he gets the nod.

Janish, I don't see him beating out Valdez.

And for the heck of it, here is my guess at the Opening Day starting lineup...

Phillips
Cozart
Votto
Bruce
Rolen
Heisey
Stubbs
Mesoraco
Cueto

What does everyone else think?  Opening Day is in 46 days, it'll be here soon.

Curt