Someone, somewhere in Cincinnati is saying, " https://www.brewersedges.com/milwaukee-brewers/eric-thames-jersey Ifthe Cubs can win it " Unfortunately for Reds fans, they aren't the Cubs, and this could be another long season.Start with the battered rotation, which wasn't great to begin with andcould be without its two best arms to begin the season.Anthony DeSclafani will likely start the year on the disabled list with right elbow tenderne s. Homer Bailey will be out until at least June while recovering from right elbow surgery in February.The lineup has some pieces, led by Joey Votto at first base. Billy Hamilton came around a bit last year, proving he's more than an elite pair of wheels. But this team will still struggle to score runs on a consistent basis.In a division filled with the Cubs, Cardinals and Pirates, the Reds' ceiling is extremely limited this season.Cincinnati Reds schedule 2017The Reds begin the season opening day April 3 with a three-game home series against the Phillies.Cincinnati's most important series in April is a four-game home battle against the Brewers. It's the Reds' best chance of winning a series in the opening month.Cincinnati Reds rosterReds projected opening day lineup1.Billy Hamilton, CF2.Zack Cozart, SS3.Joey Votto, 1B4.Adam Duvall, LF5.Scott Schebler, RF6.Eugenio Suarez, https://www.brewersedges.com/milwaukee-brewers/paul-molitor-jersey 3B7.Devin Mesoraco, C8.Jose Peraza, 2BReds projected rotation1.Scott Feldman, RHP2.Brandon Finnegan, LHP3. Amir Garrett, LHP4.Cody Reed, LHP5. Bronson Arroyo, RHPRedsprojected bullpenCloser:Raisel Iglesias, RHPSetup:Drew Storen, RHPSetup:Michael Lorenzen, RHPReds fantasy baseball sleeperScott Schebler, RF In just 82 games last season, Schebler, 26, had a.265/.330/.432 slash line with nine home runs and 40 RBIs. He also scored 36 runs and had 12 doubles during that time. The Reds will struggle to score Corey Knebel Jersey runs this season, but Schebler could be a breakout player for them.Reds top prospect(s)Nick Senzel, 3B A true power hitter, Senzel smashed seven home runs with 40 RBIs in just 68 minor-league games last year. Like Paul Goldschmidt, Senzel can steal bases as well as jack baseballs over the fence. He had 18 stolen bases last season.