The stench coming from Cincinnati's riverfront these days is not a 3 day old dead carp, it's the baseball team. The Reds have lost five in a row and sit at the bottom of the division standings at 12 ½ games back. This team stinks. Why would you want to keep this group together when it has proven it is not going to win? While some shy away from the words "fire sale" (including GM Walt Jocketty) it is obvious that this team needs to purge the roster and rebuild.

I say let the wheeling and dealing begin. Even though I have a certain degree of affection for some of the players rumored to be on the block, my lust for a winner out weighs these thoughts. If we truly love these players let's set them free. When Arroyo, Freel, Griffey or Dunn return to GAPB wearing an opponents jersey we can give them a standing ovation for their service with the Reds. We did that just last weekend when Casey came back to town. Keep in mind who the proven winner is on this team- Walt Jocketty. Let's all hope Walt can trade some of these guys for players who can build a winning future.

Dead- Just like the Reds Playoff Hope

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