Reds Report:Reds on Cubs big free agent signing: 'Cool. Let's go beat them'

The Cincinnati Reds believed they had the best team in the NL Central entering spring, and that didn't change with the Cubs signing Cody Bellinger. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Feb 26 2024 [For subscribers] [Reds on Cubs big free agent signing: 'Cool. Let's go beat them']( [CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 03: Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs reacts following an RBI single during the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on August 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.]( The Cincinnati Reds believed they had the best team in the NL Central entering spring, and that didn't change with the Cubs signing Cody Bellinger. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is introduced during Redsfest, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.]( [Fox Sports: 'Somebody please sign Joey Votto. This is heartbreaking']( Future Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Joey Votto suggested in a video he posted that he would rather be at camp than the car wash. [READ MORE]( [Oct 1, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.]( [For subscribers] [Jobless Joey: Votto's absence from spring training puzzles union boss]( Tony Clark, the head of MLB's players union, seemed puzzled at the lingering free agency of Cincinnati Reds icon Joey Votto amid a strange market. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds first base coach Collin Cowgill explains his expectations for baserunning with Spencer Steer, Jonathan India and Elly De La Cruz during spring training workouts, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [The 2024 season will be a brand new experience for the Reds young core]( This season will be full of new experiences for a young Reds team that barely has any October experience. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) delivers a pitch in the second inning during a MLB spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [Hunter Greene tests out his curveball and his splitter in spring debut]( Hunter Greene didn't pinpoint his new curveball on Sunday, but his splitter made a big impact [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](