UNLOADING: Cincinnati Reds START Offseason by PARTING Ways With TJ Friedl, Will Benson

The Cincinnati Reds begin their offseason by losing several key contributors as TJ Friedl, Will Benson, and PJ Higgins elected free agency, while the team also lost Michael Toglia on waivers despite his minor league potential. The episode examines what these roster moves reveal about general manager Nick Krall's direction for the team following a disappointing 75-87 season, and discusses the departure of pitching coordinator Derek Johnson and its implications for the Reds' young pitching staff. The show also covers the cancellation of Reds Fest and the return of the broadcast team including John Sadak, Chris Welsh, and Barry Larkin.

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