Cincinnati Reds 2005 Preview

Cincinnati Reds 2005 Preview

OVERVIEW

Heading into the offseason, the Cincinnati Reds had plenty of questions to answer. First and foremost, owner and billionaire Carl Lindner had to decide whether he truly wanted to take a shot at winning. Of course, that decision required that he pour some of his billions earned in the business world back into the club.

Lindner had earned a reputation for being a penny-pincher over the last few years, forcing general managers to work with a shoestring budget despite the existence of a new stadium. Apparently, Lindner had heard enough about his frugality to spur him into action in December, as he went on a spending spree not seen in the Queen City in years.

After Reds general manager Dan O'Brien was able to loosen Lindner's kung-fu grip on his pocketbook, he promptly inked a trio of relievers (Kent Mercker, David Weathers, Ben Weber) to bolster the bullpen, added two frontline starters (Eric Milton, Ramon Ortiz) and tacked on a pair of starting infielders (Rich Aurilia, Joe Randa) for good measure. In the process, the Reds' payroll extended into the upper $50 million range. More>>>

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posted by ADMIN @ Thursday, March 24, 2005