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Tucker Barnhart on new expectations for the Cincinnati Reds: 'It’s we’re going to be good'

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart explains why he's batting from the left side. Cincinnati Enquirer

GOODYEAR, Arizona – This is the year Tucker Barnhart has been waiting for, the year not of just wishes and dreams. Barnhart’s six seasons with the Reds have all been losing seasons. This spring, there’s real hope that the Reds can break that streak and more – much more.

“We’ve got a group in here that we’re confident can be in the mix all season long,” Barnhart said. “It’s not about we’re going to be exciting. It’s not about we’re growing. It’s not about we’re going to be better than last year.