[jammin' jamey]

The Reds may be getting close to naming a manager, sources with the team say. One candidate who has recently emerged is ESPN analyst Dusty Baker. The Reds are known to have interviewed Baker. The team has spoken to at least one minority candidate, as is mandated by Major League Baseball. If hired, Baker would be the first African-American manager in Reds history. Baker is a three-time National League manager of the year (1993, 1997, 2000). Krivsky said that the team has not talked to interim manager Pete Mackanin since the season ended.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...710120424/

My gut says that the Reds are getting a cold shoulder from La Russa. And with the Yankees job in the balance, can the Reds really wait to see if Joe Girardi is available? It's obvious the Reds would be a "second" choice for him.

I'd rather have Bob Brenley, an Ohio native who has openly expressed interest in the job since day 1. Baker cannot handle a pitching staff, would rather play veterans over young talent (see the Giants in recent years and the Cubs - look at their rosters when Baker was there.) Does that really fit the Reds mold? No.

Also, according to the Sports Animal AM 1530HOMER radio in the Queen City, Bob Brenly is not a candidate for the job. The Reds would have to move off their "extremley short list" for his name to become a factor. Joe Girardi is not interested in the job. All signs point to Dusty Baker.