Fantasy baseball team report: Cincinnati Reds

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Who's Hot: With 13 steals in just 13 games after swiping 75 in 123 games at Triple-A, expect Billy Hamilton to be a hot commodity on draft day. … Tony Cingrani maintained a stellar 10.3 K/9 in 104.2 innings last season. That alone makes him a good mid-round starting pitcher target.

Who's Not: Zack Cozart is in a prime position, potentially batting behind Billy Hamilton and ahead of Joey Votto, yet has never replicated the power/speed combination he flashed in the minors. He'll be relegated to NL-only and deep mixed leagues this season.

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Billy Hamilton (AP Photo)

Who's Hurt: Johnny Cueto made three trips to the DL last season. All three times had to do with a lat injury and while it's nice it's not his arm, it could suggest there's something up with his mechanics. Keep that in mind on draft day.

2013 Team Ranks
Home runs: 17th (155)
Stolen bases: T-22nd (67)
ERA: 4th (3.38)

Projected Lineup
1. Billy Hamilton, CF
2. Zack Cozart, SS
3. Joey Votto, 1B
4. Brandon Phillips, 2B
5. Jay Bruce, RF
6. Ryan Ludwick, LF
7. Todd Frazier, 3B
8. Devin Mesoraco, C

Projected Rotation
1. Mat Latos, RHP
2. Johnny Cueto, RHP
3. Homer Bailey, RHP
4. Mike Leake, RHP
5. Tony Cingrani, LHP

1. Closer: Aroldis Chapman, LHP
2. Setup: Sean Marshall, LHP
3. Setup: J.J. Hoover, RHP