Well, my new favorite player didn’t even become a Red as my hopeful signing, Pat Burrell, signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. It was a nice little deal for the Rays too and you wonder why the Reds didn’t jump. You’d think with a veteran manager (Dusty Baker) and a top notch general manager (Walt Jocketty) that this team would be on their way back but we’re a year plus into the regime and we’re still waiting.

There’s a decent story on Adam Dunn at the Enquirer. He’s still out there and while he’d be a good fit for the Reds, odds are they won’t roll that way because of Dunn’s past with the Reds (not that it’s bad, they just gave up on him once, so why go out and get him back). It looks like the Dodgers have shown some interest if the Giants can steal Manny but our old friend Jim Bowden in Washington might also have his eyes on Dunnster.

Here’s another reason why the Willie Taveras signing looks foolish. Now Andruw Jones might be available at a bargain basement price. Not that a Jones signing wouldn’t have its risks, but at least there’s a lot more upside then Willie T. In the meantime, the Reds are waiting to hear from Jerry Hairston, Jr. but that’s another snoozer deal.

I know the economy has all of the mid-market teams spooked, but c’mon. Burrell is a premier slugger and he got scooped up for $8 million per. If the Reds wait too long, they’ll be left holding the bag.

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