Reds Report:'On a mission': Why Candelario right free agent at right time for Reds

Jeimer Candelario was targeted from the outset of free agency by the Cincinnati Reds this winter. 5 others also pursued him. His Chicago Cubs did not. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sun Mar 3 2024 [For subscribers] ['On a mission': Why Candelario right free agent at right time for Reds]( [Cincinnati Reds third baseman Elly De La Cruz (44), left, talks with Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (3) spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( Jeimer Candelario was targeted from the outset of free agency by the Cincinnati Reds this winter. 5 others also pursued him. His Chicago Cubs did not. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Retired Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman answers questions from the audience during a Reds on Radio affiliates luncheon at Great American Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.]( [Marty Brennaman golfs with future Hall of Fame manager in Arizona]( Marty Brennaman and his wife, Amanda, flew to Arizona for golf with Terry "Tito" Francona and spring training baseball in Goodyear. [READ MORE]( [A screen capture of Joey Votto's farewell to Cincinnati Reds fans on X, formerly Twitter.]( [For subscribers] [Cardboard sign of times? Joey Votto takes to airwaves to 'hawk wares']( Joey Votto is 40 and only recently returned from a shoulder injury. But he's Joey Votto. And his on-air plea for a job is just one sign of the market. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte (16) smiles while waiting for his turn to take batting practice during spring training workouts, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [Noelvi Marte is confident that he'll be ready for the season opener]( The Reds' depth has been a positive this spring as starters deal with minor injuries. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is introduced during Redsfest, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.]( [Votto says his morale is as low as it gets, doesn't expect improvement]( Dan Patrick asked Joey Votto about his beard. "I don't know if it's making a difference. I can tell you it's a reflection of my emotional state." [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](