Reds Report:'So-called experts' predict 78-win Reds team in 2024. But ...

One popular national projection has the Reds winning 78 games this season. Wittenmyer & Williams debate it ahead of the start of spring training. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Feb 10 2024 [For subscribers] ['So-called experts' predict 78-win Reds team in 2024. But ...]( [Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (16) is drenched by Will Benson and Elly De La Cruz after hitting a game-winning single in the ninth inning of an MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The Reds won 3-2 on a walk-off single off the bat of third baseman Noelvi Marte, scoring Stuart Fairchild from third base.]( One popular national projection has the Reds winning 78 games this season. Wittenmyer & Williams debate it ahead of the start of spring training. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) returns to position after misplaying a bunt in the ninth inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.]( [Jonathan India avoids arbitration, reaches deal with Cincinnati Reds]( Jonathan India, the National League's 2021 Rookie of the Year and a key part of the Reds' lineup and clubhouse, avoided arbitration with new deal. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) celebrate after the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. ]( [These two Reds cracked MLB Network's Top 100 after rookie seasons]( Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain both made their MLB debuts for the Cincinnati Reds last season. [READ MORE]( [Washington Nationals' Josh Harrison gestures as he approaches home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Philadelphia in the second game of a doubleheader. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)]( [Reds sign Cincinnati native Josh Harrison to a minor league deal]( Josh Harrison played in 40 games with the Phillies last year before getting released. [READ MORE]( [Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty sits in the front row against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.]( [Joey Votto takes selfies with mascots at NHL All-Star Game]( Joey Votto's interaction at the NHL All-Star Game with Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty appears to have been contentious. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](