Even with all those at low points last year at Colorado, Taveras stole 68 bases.

A witness to those thefts was Jamie Quirk, bench coach for the Rockies last year and now a scout/coach for the Reds.

"What I saw last year was fewer at-bats (479), which translates into fewer infield hits, he didn't bunt as well and he didn't keep the ball out of the air," said Quirk.

But, 100 stolen bases? Quirk nodded his head affirmatively.

"I won't say it will be easy because this game isn't easy," said Quirk. "If he gets his at-bats, gets his bunts down, keeps the ball out of the air, he'll be electrifying. When he bunts the ball in the right spot, with his speed, they can't throw him out.

"He's still learning, too," Quirk added. "He didn't even know how to steal third base until last year. Now he walks into third base. They just can't throw him out."

Taveras had only 479 at-bats last year, hit .251 with a .302 onbase average.

"I didn't play all the time last year, for some reason," he said. "I can only remember playing one Sunday game all year.

"I can be a consistent hitter if I'm in the lineup," he said. "I know I can get my average up and my on-base average up. A leadoff hitter who plays every day can get 600 to 700 at-bats.

"I stole 68 (in 75 tries) with only 479 at-bats and a low average and on-base percentage. So, yes, stealing 100 is possible if I get the at-bats and have a .350 on-base average. And I'm working on bunts and plan to bunt at least once a game."

Few are as happy as the 27-year-old center fielder seems to be with a change of venue.