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Joey Votto's trophy case is beginning to moan under the increasing weight of all these awards
Before Game 4 last night he was presented with the Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the best hitter in each league. Jose Bautista won in the AL. Votto said "You know, I was voted into the All-Star Game by the fans, and this is another fan award, so that means a tremendous amount to me." Somewhere in Philadelphia Charlie Manuel swears he hears a telephone ringing.

Reading Mark Sheldon's "Inbox" feature
one gets the distinct impression the Reds are planning to spend the majority of the off-season re-reading all the Harry Potter's in anticipation of DH1 instead of searching for improvements to the roster. There just ain't no money for it. I'm not so sure though. I don't necessarily think there is some super secret stash of cash hidden behind the fridge or something, but I do think Walt has something planned. The old guy knows what's up, so I think he knows we are going to need some upgrades. I don't know how, but I think the team is going to look different - and better - come April.

Ask Hal:
Q Who would you name as the three best all-around outfielders who ever played for the Reds? — Bob, Toronto, Ont., Canada
A I never saw Frank Robinson play for the Reds because Bill DeWitt traded him before I was on the beat. DeWitt said Robby was an "old 31." I did see him play for Baltimore and Los Angeles and he looked like a "young 38" when I saw him. Over 38 years of covering the Reds, that’s a tough one. Eric Davis is on my list, for sure. And, as an all-around player, I’d include Paul O’Neill, even though manager Lou Piniella got him traded to the Yankees because Sweet Lou was sour on the few number of home runs O’Neil hit. I’m only leaving out about two dozen good outfielders I saw wearing the wishbone ‘C.’

I think this a good question to ask of the RR rabble. If you were to put together your dream Reds outfield, who would it be? To make it interesting, Let's keep it to only those you have seen.

Redleg Nation implores you to subscribe to ESPN the Magazine
In the latest issue, the Reds catchers discussed catching Aroldis Chapman. Check it:

HANIGAN: I caught his debut. As has become typical, there were oohs and aahs from hitters and umps.
MILLER: Catching him is pretty easy; it’s hitting him that’s hard. Hitters are more on edge and quicker to jump out of the box. Lefties complain of the unfairness of his velocity.
HANIGAN: Still, with the high speed and fast delivery, there’s less time for me to react. To make up for it, I set up differently. I move to the left of the plate, so I’m clear in case he throws an errant ball. HERNANDEZ: I sit farther back to get an extra second to see the ball. When a fastball moves at 100-plus mph, a wayward pitch gets away in a hurry.
MILLER: If a pitcher is in control, life is simple. That’s true at 86 or 103 mph. It’s hard only when he’s wild.
HANIGAN: Anyway, when it comes down to it, we’re expected to catch the ball. Yes, it’s thrown harder. But I’m a pro.

I love how seemingly unimpressed the Corkster is. I get the sense that he doesn't mind catching Chapman at all, as long as he doesn't knock over his spit cup.

FanGraphs discusses the value of Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie
The piece is all about fantasy value, but it can reasonably serve as a discussion of trade value. Maybe we can toss another log on the SS hot stove? Whuddaya say? Supposing this guy is even available, and he likely isn't, would you be interested in calling up the Sawx to see what it would take to get him?