Cincinnati Reds window of contention goes beyond 2020

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 30: Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by Nick Senzel #15 (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Don’t be so quick to dismiss the Reds chances to contend beyond 2020.

Fans of the Cincinnati Reds are starved for their team to be competitive. After six straight seasons of missing the postseason, Reds Country was eager to see winning baseball. The coronavirus pandemic has caused some fans to bemoan the fact that Cincinnati may miss out on a golden opportunity, however, the team is built to contend well beyond 2020.

Let’s first look at the Reds core. You have to first begin with the starting pitching. Luis Castillo earned his first trip to the All-Star…