Quote Originally Posted by lollipopcurve View Post
Their track record speaks for itself. You can't expect any team to hit gold every year. The team has been remarkably consistent in making good first round picks over the last several years -- I think their reputation is secure.
Every Reds first rounder (true first rounder, not supplemental) has made the Major Leagues since 2003 with the exception of Robert Stephenson, who is 19 years old. I can't imagine any team has a better streak going than that in the game.