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Reds Acquire Jonathan Broxton From Royals

The Reds have acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Royals, according to a source.

Cincinnati already owns one of the best bullpens in the National League.

Via Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)


Reds Won't Acquire Denard Span From Minnesota

The Reds won't acquire Denard Span from the Twins ahead of the trade deadline, according to a report.

Cincinnati has been searching for a leadoff hitter.

Via Jon Heyman/CBS Sports


Reds, Twins Discussing Denard Span

The Reds are talking to the Twins about a trade for Denard Span, according to sources.

Cincinnati wanted to acquire Shane Victorino, but the Phillies dealt him to the Dodgers.

The Reds are searching for a leadoff hitter and it remains to be seen if Minnesota is willing to deal Span.

Span is hitting .290/.356/.396 with three homers, 32 RBI and 11 steals in 94 games. He is signed through the 2014 season, with a club option for 2015.

Via Scott Miller/CBS Sports


Larkin, Santo Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Barry Larkin and Ron Santo were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York on Sunday.

After wiping away tears as his teenage daughter sang the national anthem, Larkin began a litany of thank-yous to the important people who helped him along his journey.

"If we were going to do something, we were going to do it right," said Larkin, currently a baseball analyst for ESPN. "Growing up, you challenged me. That was so instrumental."

Ron Santo didn't live to experience the day he always dreamed of. Plagued by health problems, he died Dec. 3, 2010, at the age of 70.

"It just feels right, a perfect ending to a remarkable journey," Vicki Santo said. "Ron left an awful hole for many of us today. This is not a sad day. This is a great day. I'm certain that Ronnie is celebrating right now."

Via Associated Press


Votto Will Miss 3-4 Weeks After Knee Surgery

Joey Votto will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee, leaving the Reds without their best hitter for the next three to four weeks.

Votto hurt the knee while sliding into third base June 29 in San Francisco, but has continued playing.

A medical exam Monday night detected the tear and Votto will have arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday.

Via Associated Press


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