[Observing]

Baker's a better than decent manager, but I'd like to think the Reds
could do better. Especially since they are still relatively young, and will
need to bring in more youngsters to fill holes next season. Baker's
biggest drawback is his ridiculous aversion to younger players.
He'd rather go with a proven .220 hitter that's been in the bigs
a few years, than give a rook a shot to prove himself. And that
doesn't bode well for giving Hamilton a shot next season.

Course that's all moot since he is here for 2 more years. So
we hope for the best.