Today, I had a follow Reds fan ask me why I thought the team had to make a trade now.  Well, that is an excellent question.  You win now and then reload.  The team will cut lose Harang and Arroyo after this season-so money for recovery will be in Castellini’s treasure chest. The second half of the season is against really weak teams. The Reds are chasing; however, their problems are not SP.  Run support; again, excellent pitching in the last week and no run support.  Walt needs to add someone who can drive in runs consistently. Today, the Reds were without Rolen and Votto in the lineup.  Are you kidding me, going against a lefty-Jay Bruce isn’t getting on base unless he’s HBB.  I telling you, Vernon Wells would be a great choice to fill this void.  Come-on Rolen a clean-up hitter; really?

I think signing Isringhausen and Springer are great additions-cheap and it creates competition. Maybe, heads will be removed from assets in that bullpen.