Cincinnati Reds News: Weekend Wrap-Up

The Reds split their four-game series against the Brewers, further complicating the decisions that must be made regarding this club. Buy, sell, or hold? That is what fans, bloggers and talk-show hosts are wondering as the trade deadline approaches. The series began on Thursday night with Chris Dickerson being scratched because of back spasms. Homer Bailey started for the Reds and reverted back to his wild ways. He walked four and hit a batter en route to giving up seven runs in 5 1/3 innings. The Reds tried to battle back, but the deficit was too large as the Brewers claimed the 9-6 victory. Joey Votto's 471-foot home run on Thursday was good enough for 12th longest in the history of Great American Ball Park. Bronson Arroyo's name often comes up when people start talking about possible trade if the Reds fall out of contention. Arroyo doesn't want to see this team dismantled, and if the Reds can win, it won't be. On Friday night, Arroyo did his part through seven shut...