I was half asleep when George Grande said it, but I'm confident that it was not a dream. Rick White has been designated for assignment. The corresponding roster move has yet to be announced.

That's a start, but it doesn't prove much until they replace him with something good.

UPDATED 4:35 p.m. Marc says that the team is buying the contract of one Jason Standridge to replace Rick White. Standridge is 2-2 with a 2.62 ERA. He's made 29 appearances comprising in 34.1 innings pitched this season with the Louisville Bats. He's struck out 33 and walked 13.

On this episode of the podcast, the Crack Technical Staff and I complain about some odd management decisions, some odd personnel decisions, and some crappy recent play.

We also mention the 1975 World Series DVD set that is now available and that you can win from Red Hot Mama. Just post a haiku to get your name included in the drawing.

We wrap up the show with a rendition of Ryan Parker's Cincinnati is a Baseball Town. Get more information on Ryan Parker and how to buy his music at RyanParkerSongs.com.

Episode 16: Mostly Complaining and a Little Other Stuff. (10.9 MB, 15:59)

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