The Reds won 97 games last year, and were going to be division favorites again, without doing anything drastic. So why did they come to spring training with the idea of trying two big moves that could be read as drastic? ...more

Chase Headley heads a list of players who filed arbitration numbers on Friday. Headley asked for $10.3 million, with the Padres countering at $7.075 million. ...more

The Reds want to re-sign Ryan Ludwick, and are hopeful of doing so. The Reds also still want to add a leadoff hitter, but that has been more difficult. They tried but fell short on a trade for Ben Revere, and have talked to the Rockies about Dexter Fowler. ...more