The Real McCoy

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) celebrates with Aristides Aquino (44) and Max Schrock all three scored on Votto's three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Cody Ponce (44) during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Credit: Gene J. Puskar

Ask Hal: MLB salary cap? Don’t hold your breath

Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India fixes his hair as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

Ask Hal: Are there any untouchables on Reds’ roster?

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos, right, celebrates hitting a three-run home run with Jonathan India during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Reds rout Pirates in home finale

Cincinnati Reds' Jesse Winker hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Credit: Jeff Dean

McCoy: Winker eager to help Reds in playoff chase

Dave Concepcion talks to members of the other team during pregame introductions before the Cincinnati Reds Legends Game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Great American Ball in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Ask Hal: Concepcion, once and for all, should be in the Hall of Fame

DENVER, CO - JUNE 25: A defensive shift makes for a busy right side of the diamond including (L-R) shortstop Daniel Descalso #3 of the Colorado Rockies, first base coach Dave McKay #39 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, second base umpire Jeff Nelson, first baseman Wilin Rosario #20 of the Colorado Rockies, second baseman Rafael Ynoa #43 and first base umpire Clint Fagan all prepare for the pitch during the sixth inning at Coors Field on June 25, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Credit: Justin Edmonds

Ask Hal: Do those defensive shifts actually work?

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) acknowledges the crowd after hitting a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Cincinnati, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. The hit was the 2,000th of his career. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

McCoy: Votto upstages big night by India, Reds pummel Cubs

Dave Concepcion talks to members of the other team during pregame introductions before the Cincinnati Reds Legends Game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Great American Ball in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Ask Hal: Concepcion, once and for all, should be in the Hall of Fame

DENVER, CO - JUNE 25: A defensive shift makes for a busy right side of the diamond including (L-R) shortstop Daniel Descalso #3 of the Colorado Rockies, first base coach Dave McKay #39 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, second base umpire Jeff Nelson, first baseman Wilin Rosario #20 of the Colorado Rockies, second baseman Rafael Ynoa #43 and first base umpire Clint Fagan all prepare for the pitch during the sixth inning at Coors Field on June 25, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Credit: Justin Edmonds

Ask Hal: Do those defensive shifts actually work?

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) acknowledges the crowd after hitting a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Cincinnati, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. The hit was the 2,000th of his career. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

McCoy: Votto upstages big night by India, Reds pummel Cubs

Cincinnati Reds' Mike Moustakas reacts after hitting a double in the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Credit: Jeff Dean

McCoy: Moose is loose again, Reds pummel Pirates

Cincinnati Reds' Mike Moustakas hits a ground ball off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Credit: David Zalubowski

Ask Hal: Where will Moustakas play when he returns from injured list?

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