Reds insider throws cold water on the idea of Cincy legend becoming next manager

Barry Larkin is beloved throughout the city of Cincinnati. Larkin was part of the last World Series-winning Reds team in 1990 that went wire to wire, won the National League MVP in 1995, and was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.

Larkin is currently the Cincinnati Reds' color commentator alongside John Sadak during Bally Sports' home broadcasts. Larkin grew up in Cincinnati, went to Archbishop Moeller High School, and spent his entire professional career in the Reds organization. It's no wonder that Larkin one of the most recognized and adored players in Reds history.

But those Reds fans who think Larkin should replace David Bell as the team's new manager may want to tap the brakes just a bit. C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic threw cold water on the idea of Larkin being in the Reds dugout next season.

Reds insider throws cold water on the idea of Barry Larkin replacing David Bell

As Rosecrans pointed out, Larkin does not have a track record of managing in the big leagues. Heck, Larkin hasn't even managed in the minor leagues. The 60-year-old has managed several international ball clubs, and is always present during spring training for on-field instructionals, but Larkin's resumé is missing a lot of what the Reds could, and should be looking for.

Now, that's not to say that Larkin shouldn't have some sort of input with the Reds' front office and ownership when it comes to who the club could hire to replace Bell. The Hall of Fame shortstop has a good understanding of the game, and if you've ever listened to Larkin in the broadcast booth, you know that he wants nothing more than for his boyhood team to return to the postseason and have success on the biggest stage.

The idea of hiring Larkin to be the Reds new skipper shouldn't be completely dismissed, but there are likely other candidates who will get an interview ahead of him. It's already been reported that Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker is on the Reds radar.

Cincinnati's interim manager Freddie Benavides has also said that he was interested in taking over the job on a permanent basis. The Reds longtime bench coach could strengthen his candidacy over the final five games when he'll be calling the shots. The Reds travel to Cleveland to play two games agains the Guardians beginning on Tuesday.

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