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There’s quite a bit of Reds stuff happening. Even though they’re not playing, they’re not sitting still either.

Barry Larkin’s career as a Cincinnati Red is over. First he’s retiring, then he ain’t. Well it doesn’t matter, because the Red’s aren’t bringing him back. Larkin’s been hanging on the past four years. He bounced back a little this year, but not enough in my opinion to warrant hanging on to him. The Reds have some youngsters to develop, and next year’s the time to do it.

Not that I don’t appreciate what Barry’s done. Nineteen years, one World Series, and one MVP. He ends his career with 2,340 hits, and a career .295 average, both lofty numbers. Hall of Fame? Probably not. I know if I said he deserved it, Brian would immediately bring up Trammell, who’s pulling in less then 25% of the votes.

Also noteworthy was the Reds extending Dave Miley’s contract through 2006. This is a homegrown guy, who’s managed down on the farm for the Reds since 1996. I love it, and think he might pull in some votes for Manager of the Year this year.

So two moves, and in my opinion, two good moves.

I also read over on Reds Daily that the club is trying to move Austin Kearns to third base. Should be interesting, but after watching Eric Munson try to play the position here in Detroit, I’d be wary. Wary indeed.

Also Mike Matthews and Aaron Myette opted to become free agents. Whoopty freacking da. I loved Chris Farley.

So that’s the run down. Reds still rule, with or without Barry. And they still rule with Miley. They rule, period.

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