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3 Reds players stuck in Terry Francona’s doghouse who are set to hit the trade market

During Terry Francona's first year as the Cincinnati Reds manager, fans got to see exactly how the future Hall of Famer prefers to fill out his lineup card. It became apparent early on that Francona favors players who take a certain approach to hitting — one that doesn't align with every member of the Reds roster.

As Francona enters his first full offseason as the Reds' skipper, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him look to offload a couple players who's profile don't necessarily fit his style of play. Tito didn't hide his dislike for some of these players during the regular season, and their lack of playing time was a good indicator of that.