The Reds are expected to let OF Chris Heisey compete for a starting job this season. ''I'm confident in my ability, Heisey said. ''I understand that there are people out there who are skeptical because until you prove it, you don't know. I'm trying to be more consistent and build on the results I had in September.'' Heisey is coming off a season that saw him hit .254/.309/.487 with 18 home runs and 50 RBI over 279 at-bats, which projects to 36 homers and 100 RBI over a full season. Still, he strikes out a ton and is best suited for a part-time role. The Reds are known to have interest in free-agents Cody Ross, Ryan Ludwick, and Rick Ankiel.