[jammin' jamey]

Been hearing rumors that if signs of life aren't seen soon from the Reds - there will be a shake-up. 7 consecutive losing seasons. Junior hasn't been able to deliver a playoff appearance let alone a championship. Adam Dunn doesn't appear to a player to build a franchise around as many had hoped years ago. Lot of young talent coming up to the Reds. All combinations for a "fire sale."

My prediction, but look for the Reds to deal Adam Dunn by the July 31st trade deadline. There are rumors that Junior will be dealt away, possibly to the Rays (near his Orlando home). I don't see that happening, unless the Reds get an unbelieveable offer from someone and Junior would have to show a live bat to attract anything but a novelty idea of him going to Seattle or DH-ing in Tampa Bay.

Others that could be dealt? What about the unhappy Ryan Freel who's being over-paid to sit the bench and doesn't have a future in the Reds youth movement. Also, guitar slinger Bronson Arroyo could easily be dealt away.

Don't get down Reds fans, better things are coming. This current bunch is something like 6 games better this year than they were last year at this time, but can they put it together in the next 3 weeks to be considered contenders?