2013 ZiPS projections

[filihok]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/2013-zips-projections-cincinnati-reds/

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ZiPS really likes the Reds

ZiPS really likes Joey Votto (who doesn't): .420/.542 and 5.6 WAR
Todd Frazier: 310/.444
Mesaraco: .316/.429

Another interesting projection is Billy Hamilton: .330/.345 that's 157 hits, 18 doubles, 11 triples, 2 HR, and 54 steals.

The pitching is also good
Aroldis Chapman, 26 starts, 143 innings, 65 BB, 161 K's, 3.63 ERA, 3.72 FIP, and 3 WAR

[Herr28]

Yeah, the Reds are looking great for this coming season. Choo has been ridiculous so far this spring, and will be a huge improvement over Stubbs. It will be fun in the NL Central again!

[icee82]

The Reds should rule the weak Central Division this season. None of the other teams made any significant roster moves during the off-season.

[filihok]

The Reds should rule the weak Central Division this season. None of the other teams made any significant roster moves during the off-season.

Pretty sure that "weak" isn't how I'd classify the Cardinals

[gman5431]

Agreed. The Cardinals line up is pretty stacked. Wainwright is all the way back. I think it will be a good race. I like the Reds, but on paper (which doesnt mean much) it's pretty tight.

G Man

[gman5431]

Opps to the "weak" Central division. It's arguably the best. At certain points the 3 teams have had the best 3 records in baseball. It's entirely possible that all 3 will make playoffs. Race for divison should be fun.

G Man