Before you read on - I'm not a cynic. I'm not a glass half empty/half full guy - I'm a "glass is 50% full" guy. I try to see things for what they are.
If the Reds trade Adam Dunn today, they've stamped their ticket to dwelling among MLB's bottom-feeders for years to come. I've never been completely sold on Dunn, but it's not fair to him to rely on a slugger to get you to a World Series. If they let him go, we'll have to hope that opposing pitchers toss the ball underhand.
The Reds have officially been initiated into the fraternity of organizations like the Orioles, the Royals, the Mariners, the Pirates, and - you got it - Jim Bowden's Nationals. Is this team even relevant anymore?
NEWS FLASH JMac, we're already discussed with those losing organizations! Maybe you missed it, we haven't had a winner on the field in almost a decade, nor been in the playoffs for 1.5 decades.
Marc02:36 PM EST