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Reds Interim Manager Pete Mackanin is currently 20-16 as manager. Has he earned the right to stay-on for next season?

The Reds have been rumored to be interested in the combo of Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty and manager Tony LaRussa, who are in the last years of their contracts and have connections with Reds owner Bob Castellini, who used to be part of the minority ownership of the Cardinals.

According to today's Cincinnati Enquirer, former Arizona manager Bob Brenly, now working as a Chicago Cubs television analyst, said he has not heard from anyone from the Reds about their managerial opening - but says he's interested. Brenly is an Ohio native and has openly expressed interest in the job since day 1. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...708150347/

Also, Cincinnati Sports Radio 1360 AM reported earlier this week that Joe Girardi was in Cincinnati over the weekend, visiting with old pal and former Yankees teammate Paul O'Neil. They reportedly played golf and Girardi got a "feel" for the community. However, Girardi didn't meet with any Reds officials according to the reports and speculation.