By: Cooper Ledford
Last season the Cincinnati Reds had many players that people were keeping an eye on. In the beginning of the season people were watching Votto, but as he was in somewhat of a slump, they started to watch another player. That player was Jonny Gomes. Gomes was red-hot in the month of May, but then he started to slow down. Then Scott Rolen and Joey Votto were the players people followed, as they both were MVP candidates at the All-Star Break. Then to start the 2nd half of the season, it was all Joey Votto, as he was catching the attention of many people. Then in late August, Jay Bruce was looking amazing, so they watched him. Now the 2011 season is here. Who should we expect to keep an eye on?
Well, first of all, watch out for Joey Votto. We all know what he can do, as he proved it to us in 2010. I expect him to have an even better year this year, and be in-the-hunt for another MVP award.
Another player to watch is Jay Bruce. Last season he was on fire near the end of the season. He looked like he could not be stopped. I am not saying that he will be that good all year, but I think he will be a much-improved player, and a key factor in the Reds success this year.
One last player to watch is Drew Stubbs. Stubbs hit a good amount of home runs last season, and stole a lot of bases, but his average was very low. Many fans wanted the Reds to trade Stubbs on July 31st, but now those fans are happy they kept him. Drew showed a lot of improvement near the end of the season, and I expect him to have a really nice season in 2011.
So, could Votto, Bruce, and Stubbs be the new MV3? Maybe, maybe not. I am not saying that any of them will win an MVP award or anything, I am just saying to watch these guys this season. Expect some impressive stats from these guys.
Last season the Cincinnati Reds had many players that people were keeping an eye on. In the beginning of the season people were watching Votto, but as he was in somewhat of a slump, they started to watch another player. That player was Jonny Gomes. Gomes was red-hot in the month of May, but then he started to slow down. Then Scott Rolen and Joey Votto were the players people followed, as they both were MVP candidates at the All-Star Break. Then to start the 2nd half of the season, it was all Joey Votto, as he was catching the attention of many people. Then in late August, Jay Bruce was looking amazing, so they watched him. Now the 2011 season is here. Who should we expect to keep an eye on?
Well, first of all, watch out for Joey Votto. We all know what he can do, as he proved it to us in 2010. I expect him to have an even better year this year, and be in-the-hunt for another MVP award.
Another player to watch is Jay Bruce. Last season he was on fire near the end of the season. He looked like he could not be stopped. I am not saying that he will be that good all year, but I think he will be a much-improved player, and a key factor in the Reds success this year.
So, could Votto, Bruce, and Stubbs be the new MV3? Maybe, maybe not. I am not saying that any of them will win an MVP award or anything, I am just saying to watch these guys this season. Expect some impressive stats from these guys.
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