The Cincinnati Reds signed Luke Maile to be their backup catcher, a move that signifies the amount of playing time Tyler Stephenson will have behind the plate. Jeff and Steve look at why this isn't the move they thought the Reds would do and now look at how they can accomplish the goal of protecting Stephenson. Does the Maile signing preclude the Reds from adding Tucker Barnhart? Not necessarily. Barnhart would help this roster out immediately and accomplish the goal of protecting Stephenson. Also, Joey Votto takes some hacks, Johnny Cueto posts a picture, and Aristides Aquino heads to Japan.

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