CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Andrew Abbott said without hesitation, like it was a passing comment where he acknowledged the most obvious thing in the world.

“Hunter is our No. 1,” Abbott said. “He’s our one for a reason.”

Abbott went on to rave about all of the qualities that he admires in Greene.

The natural follow-up question to Abbott was reminding him that he’s an All-Star and could be viewed as the Cincinnati Reds’ No. 1 starter.

“Ehhhhhh, no,” Abbott said.

“(Greene) is a big phenomenon in the city,” Abbott continued. “He’s something you’d go to see. If I was a fan in Cincinnati, I would come to watch Hunter throw. He’s young. He has a hugely bright future in front of him. He’s a great kid. He does a lot for the city on and off the field. That plus how he performs when he’s pitching makes

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