A couple of days ago the Cincinnati Reds dumped $8.5 million by not picking up the option year of catcher Ramon Martinez.á Now let's say that the Reds don't go all nutters and start trading like a stockbroker on crack.
What do we do with this new cash?
Here is a novel ideaùone that Reds' owner, Bob Castellini may wish to consider:á Tuck it under the mattress and save it for a rainy day.
Yes, it is a lot of loot.á But it relieves most of the fat wad Scott Rolen is set to earn next season.
It also allows the Reds keep inning eating pitchers, Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo.á We can hang onto closer Coco Cordero for another year.
So just sit tight Bobby.á Instruct your General Manager, Walt Jocketty, not to touch a phone.á Give him the wrong da ...
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What the Cincinnati Reds Can Do with $8.5 Million
Posted: 10th November 2009 by Illya Harrell in MLBComments Off on What the Cincinnati Reds Can Do with $8.5 Million