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How Elly De La Cruz and the Reds plan to contend this season

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When Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz burst onto the scene a season ago, his every move became an instant highlight reel. He helped reenergize a fan base starving for a winner by displaying a rare combination of power and speed while making Reds games must-see TV in the process.

After all, who else can lead the league in sprint speed, hit a ball 119.2 mph and throw it 97.9 mph across the infield?

But for all the sizzle that came with a debut season that vaulted the Reds into postseason contention, De La Cruz's final numbers -- a .