Inbox: What will be Price’s fate with Reds?

Where do you place the odds on the Reds bringing back manager Bryan Price next year? — @SteveBest1

If it were still the first half, I would have said those odds were slim as Price approaches the end of his three-year contract. But now, I think there is a chance that Price will return in 2017. From some conversations I’ve had, members of the front office seem pleased with the second-half results (30-26 record since the All-Star break). The team is pitching well, and for the most part, players are giving a good effort all the way to the end of a non-contending season. Billy Hamilton and Eugenio Suarez have taken nice steps forward, and young players like Jose Peraza provide optimism for the future.

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Let’s face it, Price has not been given a full-strength roster to work with in his three seasons. He seems more comfortable at the helm this season than he was during the first two seasons after never having managed previously. We’ll see whether all or any of the above helps earn Price a chance to continue. General manager Dick Williams will be the new head of baseball operations as Walt Jocketty steps aside, and he might want his own guy. Right now, they are playing their cards close to the vest.

Who do you think will be in the starting rotation next year? I know there are a few locks. — @ztrain21

Barring injuries and the unforeseen, I envision …

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