Elly De La Cruz MLB The Show 25 Cover Athlete | Cincinnati Reds Off-Season Grade

2025-01-28

Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin delve into the exciting news of Elly De La Cruz being named the cover athlete for the upcoming MLB The Show 25 video game, highlighting his meteoric rise to fame and what his future might hold with the Cincinnati Reds. They also evaluate the Reds' off-season performance, giving it a grade based on recent moves. The duo notes a surge in national media attention towards the Reds, fueled by De La Cruz's announcement and the team's strategic acquisitions. They discuss the signing of starting pitcher Aaron Wilkerson from the KBO to a minor league deal, signaling the team's intent to build pitching depth. Additionally, they touch on the Reds' interest in relief pitcher Carlos Estevez, contemplating how this and other potential signings could shape the remainder of the off-season for the Reds, setting the stage for what might be an invigorating season ahead.

Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcb5UTmBSjw

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OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:

Off The Bench: https://otbthombrennaman.podbean.com/

Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141

Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/

Dialed In with Thom Brennaman: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VLxmcTTWV0ubHu_cSFdEDU

Chatterbox Man on the Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ye-HjJdmmQ&list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V0GOh595LyjumA0bZaqwh9&pp=iAQB

Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace

Craig Sandlin: https://x.com/Craig_Sandlin