'Eliminate peaks and valleys': Nick Krall explains his plan for the Cincinnati Reds

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – In the last six months, Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall restructured the Reds front office. He hired new minor league pitching and hitting coordinators, continued to add prospects with a specific skill set and prioritized improving the “player pipeline” and the Reds player development system.

What the Reds haven’t done is add to their big league roster. The Reds are relying on internal changes to get them their first postseason win since 2012.

Since Krall took the job in October, 2020, the Reds’ biggest moves have been directly related to cutting payroll. On Saturday, Krall said the Reds are currently fielding trade calls. There’s expected to be interest in…