wily no mo

As soon as the Reds signed Scott Hatteberg, you figured an outfielder would be traded. You just hoped it was the right one. It was. Personally, I was stunned they could get a 14-game winner for Pena, whose work ethic lacks and at the moment is nothing but potential. I was afraid they'd give up on Kearns, which would have been a mistake. Kearns has subtracted pounds and, with the birth of his first child, added maturity. He's also the only guy between home plate and the centerfield wall w/any range defensively. At 29, Arroyo seems a late bloomer who might just be hitting a groove. Plus, he keeps the ball down... the Reds should never acquire another pitcher who doesn't. Another smart trade (I count the Casey deal as intelligent if unpopular) from the new regime. Adding Arroyo also means adding payroll, another hopeful sign. This team won't do much this year, but at least we can see wise things being done. Live big.