Enemy Lines

an opposing team's scout sizes up the Reds

"Most teams, you can tell what they're doing. I don't know about the Reds. I don't think they know. It's a storied franchise, and to see the mess it's in right now is a shame. And they don't exactly have John McGraw managing....

The pitching is a dartboard. Danny Graves is the key to the staff. Is he the closer or is he in the rotation?...

The Reds should score some runs, though. Their infielders are pretty sound—if they can stay healthy. Barry Larkin and Aaron Boone have had problems in that area. Can Larkin hold it together for another year?...

Ken Griffey Jr. is still a great player, but with all the criticism he took in spring training from former teammates, you have to wonder how much that's going to wear on him. And with his father not coaching, he doesn't have the built-in support system in the clubhouse....

Adam Dunn has a chance to have a breakout year. He looked good last year, but this is the big leagues, and people make adjustments. He's a strong guy with big power who's capable of putting up huge numbers and driving in a lot of runs....

Jason LaRue is a catcher who'll hit. He throws well, but I've seen him botch a lot of balls behind the plate....

Their middle-relief guys aren't bad-Scott Sullivan, Gabe White, Hector Mercado and Jim Brower—but this is a staff of Number 4 and Number 5 starters. Lance Davis is in the rotation throwing 85. Jose Acevedo? Joey Hamilton? They don't have anybody who can match up with the 1, 2 or 3 starters from another team."