[Old School Hound]

What are your thoughts on the upcoming season?

Francona, instead of Bell, takes a few losses and puts them in the win column. Probably, at least five or six. If they can avoid the mountain of injuries that befell them last season, if the youngsters don't regress, and if Lux and Hays have a resurgence in Cincy. it could be a mid to upper 80's, maybe a 90 win team. It really does come down to staying healthy. It will be interesting to see how McLain bounces back from that devastating shoulder injury. Lots of questions but plenty to be excited about, as well. Elly hit 2 HR's (almost 3) in his first spring training game. The guy's a freak!!! Will they miss the leadership of Jon India???