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From Newsday...http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists...883.column

Here's some rampant speculation: Let's say the Yankees don't bring back Joe Torre. Torre's wife, Ali, is from Cincinnati and has a large family contingent there. Could Castellini possibly pay enough to lure Torre?

The Reds reportedly have interest in bringing over Tony La Russa, whose deal with the Cardinals expires after this season, yet that seems like a stretch.

Reds owner Bob Castellini has a relationship with Chiba Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine, as Castellini held a share of the Rangers when Valentine managed in Texas.

Do the Reds need that high profile name as a manager? Bob Brenley has also shown prior interest in the job and his name will surface again when the Reds and Cubs hook up for two more meetings this month.

Does Pete Mackanin has a real shot now that the Reds have fizzled out, but still have shown improvement since the All-Star break?