[Jarons]

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???

What happened to India? Did the Redd trade him? He was the leader of the team and my favorite current (now former) Red. I really don't remember seeing anything about him over the winter.
I think the Reds take a step forward this year with the hiring of Francona and avoid the injury bug. I think they will win 88-92 games and get the final wild card spot or drop out of playoff contention the final weekend of the season. 
First time in a long time I that have looked forward to Cincinnati Reds baseball.