However, it would be nice if we were going to be able to see him in Cincinnati for the rest of the season. We have to give Dusty time to evaluate whether or not he can properly bunt.

if we made him into a true super utility, starting in the OF and coming in to pitch in relief late in the game? can you imagine how many “flat-outs” he would get for that?

but if he’s actually the centerpiece of this deal, a move behind the mound might indeed be what Jocketty is up to here.

Or how about a move in front of it? A former pitcher turned slugger signal-caller?

“This is my fourth year here,” Weathers said. “Everyone’s talked about needing change every year. They changed the bullpen. They changed the rotation. They changed certain parts, but they never changed those two parts (Dunn and Griffey).”

Weathers is a veteran guy and it sure sounds like he’s hinting these trades might be addition by subtraction. Did anyone else pick up on that, or am I reading way too much into it?

He’s killing himself to the Cincinnati media before he even signs. He’s probably better off not signing here at this point.

does anyone have the audio of that horrendous WLW promo when Dunn left? (cough, jch)

FJM’d.

You guys are rebuilding, right? Keep him as a pitcher for now. It’s like having a DH every fifth day.

but the worst thing about Arroyo’s comments is this: “As long as they keep the pitching staff in tact, I think we’ll be OK”

I know they are young and have promise, but they have also allowed the third most runs per game in the NL. Standing pat may not be the best plan of action.

I’m starting to think that Bronson may have a couple of honeys here in Cincy that he’s afraid he might lose if he gets traded.

As a reminder of all the non-clutch hits he has produced over the years.

..and prompted a pretty interesting discussion about Micah Owings.

Please Sign Him
Please Sign Him
Please Sign Him

If we don’t it literally is the end of the world!

We have just saved 4 million-ish on Griffey and Dunn plus we won’t have those, so risky that they are worthless, extra picks to sign next year. Give him whatever he wants and get the deal done!

Let’s not forget last season Edinson Volquez was getting hammered in the Rangers rotation. Pitching is so fickle. It needs time to develop. And often you need a change of scenery to start over. (I think Homer Bailey needs to go somewhere else to succeed.)

If it were just Owings for Dunn, it would be a good deal for the Reds. Don’t get me wrong. I think Dunn was good. 40 HRs and 100 RBIs is hard to come by. But Dunn wasn’t going to be here long term, and Owings is a major-league ready pitcher with a lot of upside.

If he can turn it around, the Reds have another quality young arm in the rotation. Same can be said for Cueto.

How about that Aguido Gonzalez? That’s pretty exciting stuff. And yes, boobs, he does look like a badass!