Night Owl Cards

I've heard a little bit of preseason speculation that the Reds could be the team to beat in the NL Central this year. Given the Reds' perpetual fifth-place finishes the last several years, that seems like very optimistic speculating. But I can see it a little. The Reds have been active in the offseason and nobody knows exactly how good the Cardinals and Brewers will be. The Cubs seem to be declining and the Pirates determined to fight the Marlins, Tigers and Orioles for the worst, smelliest team of 2020. It would be the perfect time for the Reds to compete. If you haven't noticed, the Reds seem to do particularly well when a year ends in zero. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Reds' World Series championship against the A's in 1990. It's also the 50th anniversary of the first Big Red Machine trip to the World Series when the Reds fell to the Orioles in 1970. And it is the 80th anniversary of the Reds' World Series title in 1940. The Reds al...