If the Cincinnati Reds truly have playoff aspirations this season, some things have to change, and this is the time of year to do it. The MLB trade deadline is looming, and the Reds roster — as currently constructed — is not good enough to make a postseason push over the final two months of the season.
Terry Francona and the 26 players in the Reds clubhouse have put themselves in contention, but they'll need some help from Nick Krall, Brad Meador, and the front office in order to make up some ground in the NL Wild Card chase.