The Cincinnati Reds tore down their last playoff team and rebuilt it around young players. Only four players, not including free agent shortstop Zack Cozart or retiree Bronson Arroyo, are still on the team from the last time the Reds made the playoffs. First basemen Joey Votto, pitcher Homer Bailey, catcher Devin Mesoraco, and center fielder Billy Hamilton are the four.
When the Cubs ended their rebuild, they built the team around Anthony Rizzo and a bunch of young players. That is where the Reds are, Joey Votto, Billy Hamilton and a bunch of young players. The Reds, however, decided to go with their own set of young pitchers.