GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The conversations started on a back field at the Reds’ spring training complex, several days before position players were required to report to camp.
Taylor Trammell, one of the top prospects in the minor leagues, just finished playing catch with outfielder T.J. Friedl when they walked over to ask Reds outfield coach Jeff Pickler a question. Pickler saw Yasiel Puig standing nearby and asked if he could relay advice.
For about an hour, the four of them stood together in the outfield listening to Puig. Trammell and Friedl said they didn’t even realize how long they were out there.