[Scotty doesn't know]

Top to bottom this is a great situation for the Reds. The last year of the money tied up in Harang and Arroyo's contracts which both seem to be on the decline towards retirement. The younger guys are just that, young, they need the experience and outing to firm up the rotation but to think about where the rotation has come from over the past few years is amazing. Ponder this: After the contracts of Harang and Arroyo are up this year that leaves the money up in the air to sign Votto to a new contract, hold on to the rotation of Cueto, Volquez (who will be back by the end of the season), Bailey, Chapman Leak. That is a solid pitching foundation for years to come. I am really excited about that. Now if Bruce can get on a good start and keep the ball in play good things may begin happening for him but once again the ? should be the offense behind Votto and Rolen. All in all I am really optimistic for the Reds this season but than again I am like that every year.