The Cincinnati Reds Make Final Preparations on Their Bullpen

Posted: 29th March 2010 by Russell Wight in MLB
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As the Reds begin their final week of Spring Training, it looks like Travis Wood has the inside track on the final spot in the starting rotation .   The stiff back that forced Aroldis Chapman to exit a game last week appears to be the excuse the Reds needed to justify the flame-thrower starting his season at AAA Louisville.  I also think the front office is a little afraid to see their $30 million investment get lit up like a Christmas tree early in the season. He is a starting pitcher, but I do feel that it would be better to send Chapman to the minors rather than put him in the bullpen.  With that being said, let's take a look at the guys who will make up the Cincinnati bullpen. Francisco Cordero was the team's lone All-Star in 2009.  He converted 39 of 43 save opport ...

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