Locked On Reds

Cincinnati Reds suffer a crushing setback as Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Philadelphia Phillies, shattering hopes for a transformative offseason splash. Can the Reds recover from this missed opportunity, or is the Castellini ownership blocking any real path to contention? Jeff and Steve break down the front office’s record offer, the implications of Nick Krall’s “draft and develop” stance, and the realities of small-market economics in MLB. With big names like Pete Alonso still available, should the Reds pivot or will they stick to modest signings and internal development? The hosts debate the team’s out-of-touch strategy, frustrations around ticket sales versus building a winner, and what Reds fans should expect as the hot stove cools. Is there any hope for an aggressive move, or will 2025 look like a copy-paste of seasons past? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…