By Thaq Diesel

It will be curious to see how much the 35-year-old Aurilia gets through free agency.  Yes he had a great year, but you have to wonder how much more he will continue to improve as he ages.  I guess we’ll see what price teams put on leadership, something Aurilia has been reported to bring to the Reds in the past.  Cincinnati needs to get younger in places and perhaps shortstop will be one place.  As for getting better as he ages, perhaps Rich has the same genes as Julio Franco.

Even more curious will be how David Weathers fares.  David flat out struggled at times last season. 

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