You read it first right here on RHM: Brook Jacoby has been hired as the Reds' hitting coach, replacing Chris Chambliss.

Jacoby was with the Reds farm system as a coach from 2000-2002. He's also got some experience at the MLB level, serving as interim hitting coach with the Rangers.

As a player, Jacoby played 11 seasons (primarily at 3B) with the Indians, Braves, and A's. He was an All-Star in 1986 and 1990. He retired as a player after the 1992 season.

Wow. I'm out of the loop for a week, and find out that WLW fired Andy Furman. I can't remember how long the bombastic guy's been on that radio station. I definitely remember first hearing him back in the 90s.

The end of an ignorant and inflammatory era, I guess. No, wait. This is sports talk radio we're talking about. And 700 WLW, home of Willie Cunningham.

No, I'm afraid the ignorant and inflammatory will continue ad infinitum.