Scott Rolen, pending he waives his no trade clause, has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Edwin Encarnacion. The full deal hasn’t been released yet due to Rolen’s clause.
He should be a big help on the defensive side of the ball. But. why trade for a 35 year old [...]

The Reds traded utility man Jerry Hairston to the Yanks for the dreaded player to be named later. Since joining the Reds last season, he has been a welcome addition and clubhouse leader. He played multiple positions for the Reds and will really help the Yankees down the stretch. Good luck Jerry

Bronson Arroyo admitted using performance enhancing drugs. He talked with a reporter with the Boston Herald.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo has admitted to using both androstenedione and amphetamines while playing for the Boston Red Sox, according to a story posted on bostonherald.com.
Arroyo told the Boston Herald that he stopped using both drugs before [...]

Can it get any worse for the Reds?

Aaron Harang hit his first career homerun but got hung with the loss yesterday against the Chicago Cubs. It was the Reds fourth consecutive loss. And, it was Aaron Harang’s fifth straight loss.

Alex Gonzalez was activated before Friday’s game and Drew Sutton was sent back to Louisville. He went 1-4 in his first game back with 4 men left on base.

They are 2-8 in their last 10 games. They are in a horrible slump with horrible pitching. What to do? What to do?

Brandon Phillips was benched for last nights game. He was sent to pines for trying to stretch a single to a double essentially killing the Reds big inning.