A New Era Is Here

While it may not make an ESPN headline or be front page news outside of the city, the roster move made yesterday by the Reds have shown that they are moving into a new era. When Bob Castellini was introduced as the new Cincinnati Reds in January 2006, he promised fans of the organization that he was committed to making this team a winner, no matter what it takes. While the signing of Francisco Cordero and 16-year-old outfielder Juan Duran, the move that shows a true change was the cutting of Mike Stanton on Friday. With the cut and forced contract buyout, the Reds were forced to eat $3.5 million. Never under previous ownership would a move like this have been made. Castellini basically said with this move that management is willing to do whatever it takes to get a winner on the field. It's no longer about saving money and sacrificing wins. The Reds now have management with the same desires as the players on the field, and the fans in the stands, to win the NL Central and eventually the World Series.