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Baker, Reds On Verge Of Two-Year Extension

Dusty Baker and the Reds are on the verge of agreeing to a two-year contract extension for the manager to remain with the club.

?We?re close,? Baker said. ?Very close. We?ve been close for a while.?

The Reds have already clinched the NL Central title.

Via Cincinnati Enquirer

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Reds Clinch 1st Playoff Spot In 15 Years

The Reds are headed to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years, completing the long-awaited trip with Jay Bruce?s one dramatic swing.

Bruce homered on the first pitch from Tim Byrdak in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday night for a 3-2 victory over the Astros that secured the NL Central title, as reported by the Associated Press.

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Reds Sticking With Cordero Over Chapman

Despite a recent rough patch, Francisco Cordero will remain the closer for the Reds.

Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker tried to squash rumors that rookie Aroldis Chapman might take over the role.

"It hasn't changed. Chapman just learned how to relieve," Baker said.

"That eighth inning and seventh inning is a whole lot easier than that ninth inning. Is this the place to experiment with that? With the guy that hasn't been there? In case he doesn't do it, do I go back to Coco and say, 'Hey man, I was just kidding.' Then you lose both of them."

Via MLB.com

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