A couple of days ago the Cincinnati Reds dumped $8.5 million by not picking up the option year of catcher Ramon Martinez. Now let's say that the Reds don't go all nutters and start trading like a stockbroker on crack.
What do we do with this new cash?
Here is a novel idea—one that Reds' owner, Bob Castellini may wish to consider: Tuck it under the mattress and save it for a rainy day.
Yes, it is a lot of loot. But it relieves most of the fat wad Scott Rolen is set to earn next season.