Redleg Nation Radio: A Cincinnati Reds Podcast

FanGraphs' latest projections show the Cincinnati Reds as a .500 team and right in the middle of the NL Central race. Is it possible that the Reds could actually be a contender in 2019? Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss that possibility in this week's episode of the podcast. We also discussed Cincinnati's roster and how it could still be improved, plus more Viewer Mail. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's an emergency edition of the world's most dangerous podcast, as Chad Dotson and Jason Linden give their analysis of the trade that brought Sonny Gray to Cincinnati from the New York Yankees. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are pretty excited right now. The biggest reason: Cody Atkinson. No, seriously. But there are plenty of other reasons to be optimistic about the direction of the Cincinnati Reds right now, and we discussed them all. The latest episode of the podcast begins, however, with a retrospective on the legendary career of Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, who announced his retirement this week. Plus, the guys enjoyed a particularly rousing edition of Viewer Mail. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c

Bill Lack is getting nervous about the Cincinnati Reds' lack of recent transactions (specifically of the #GetThePitching variety), but Chad Dotson still pretty optimistic about where the franchise is, and where they are going. We discuss that, along with a wide range of topics as we approach spring training, including: "Should the Reds consider signing Nick Senzel to a long-term contract...before Opening Day?" Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad Dotson (@dotsonc) and Jason Linden (@jasonlinden) tackled the latest news surrounding the Cincinnati Reds -- though that didn't take very long -- and then tried to assess where the Reds stand as we enter 2019...and where the Reds could go with just one more signing. Plus, an especially rousing edition of #ViewerMail! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Gray joined Chad Dotson for another scintillating edition of The World's Most Dangerous Podcast (TM). We recap Cincinnati's blockbuster trade with the Dodgers, then ask the most important question: What's next? We also answered plenty of Viewer Mail questions, including this one: Are the Cincinnati Reds a .500 team right now? Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a blockbuster trade today, with Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, and Matt Kemp joining the Redlegs. Chad Dotson and Jason Linden analyze what it means for the Reds in 2019 and beyond, minutes after the trade was announced. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Step 1: Trade all the prospects (for Corey Kluber)! Step 2: Sign Dallas Keuchel Step 3: Profit! Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discussed how the Cincinnati Reds can reshape the roster in two easy moves, focusing on this week's rumors involving trade discussions between the Reds and Cleveland Indians. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cincinnati Reds were everywhere at baseball's Winter Meetings, and Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discussed all of it: every trade, every signing, every rumor...and there were a ton of them. It's the longest-ever episode of RNR, but it's packed with positivity. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billy Hamilton is no longer a member of the Cincinnati Reds, and Chad Dotson is pretty upset about it. Bill Lack joined the podcast again to discuss the Hamilton news, and to ruminate over what will happen if the Reds are unable to land any big-time new players before 2019. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a mini-episode, in which Doug Gray and Chad Dotson discuss some big news for the future of Redleg Nation dot com. Regular episode will still drop on Friday! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Reds are "all over" free agent pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to reports, and Chad Dotson & Jason Linden have a lot to say about it. The Reds have also filled out their major league coaching staff, and we can finally close the book on the Jay Bruce trade. Plus: Viewer Mail! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray (of RedsMinorLeagues.com) discussed the new Raisel Iglesias contract, then dove head-first into a countdown of Doug's just-released list of the top 25 prospects in the Reds organization. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together again to discuss the Cincinnati Reds. The overarching question: given the managerial and coaching hires, and the reports that the Reds are very active in free agent and trade discussions, are we really seeing a new direction for the Reds, a more aggressive team that is serious about winning now? Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Surprise! We already dropped our regular weekly episode, a fun discussion of all things Reds with Freekbass that you won't want to miss (RNR #234). But since we had some Cincinnati Reds-related Viewer Mail questions that needed to be answered, Chad Dotson and Jason Linden decided to record a special edition of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast. No worries, we'll be back on Friday with our regular episode. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cincinnati Reds' offseason just keeps getting funkier and funkier, with a complete overhaul of the on-field staff and reports that the Reds are in the mix for a bunch of free agent pitchers. #GetThePitching. Who better to discuss the latest news in Redleg Nation than Reds superfan and musician extraordinaire Freekbass? Back for his second appearance on the show, Freekbass and Chad Dotson discuss everything that's happening in the Nation, and also offer a few suggestions for making baseball more appealing to the current generation of fans. If you are in the Cincinnati area, go see Freekbass for "Funksgiving" at The Southgate House Revival in Newport, KY, on November 23. Be sure to tell him that Redleg Nation Radio sent you. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are optimistic again! After a frustrating season, the Reds are making good decision after good decision so far this off-season. This week, the topic of discussion: why Cincinnati's hiring of Derek Johnson as pitching coach is a great sign for what the Reds have in store for fans this winter. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discussed the latest news around the Reds, including the hiring of manager David Bell, and two (plus) Reds being named finalists for the Gold Glove. We also welcomed back Matt Klinker, one of our former spotlight players, for a quick update. Klinker played for David Bell for three years in the Reds organization, and he has some interesting insights on what Bell is like as a manager. Finally, we finished up yet another exciting edition of the podcast by answering more Viewer Mail questions. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden break down the latest news about the Cincinnati Reds. That includes good news about Cincinnati's top prospect, Nick Senzel, and some bad news as well. Also: the latest on the Reds managerial search, and some encouraging thoughts about the process. Even better: another edition of Viewer Mail! Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Reds are deep into the process of hiring their next manager, and Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss every angle of the ongoing hiring process. They also answered your questions during a segment of "Viewer Mail," including a comparison of Reds owners past and present. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email (chaddotson@redlegnation.com) or on Twitter (@dotsonc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.