I grew up in Cincinnati. I left in '74, never to return other than to visit my parents. I was in Columbus for the '75 and '76 BRM World Series teams. I saw many games in Crosley and Riverfront. Loved Crosley, hated Riverfront, but loved those teams from '72 to '76.
Moved to NY State in '77. Still hate the Yankees.
I have tried to embrace the Reds and MLB over the years, but, alas, I consider the Reds and the Pirates (a once awesome rivalry) to be the highest level of minor league for the teams with the Big Bucks. It sure was fun watching the Reds put together the team that became awesome for a few years. That can never happen again. No slow building process. They might, as Kansas City did a few years ago, catch "lightning in a bottle", but will never have the $ to assemble and keep a team for 4 or 5 years. Consequently, I have lost my interest in MLB....well, due to that and the 4 1/2 hour baseball game that starts after my bedtime. Who can stay awake?
As for the Bengals? I have some hope. After 30 years without a playoff win I have some hope. Not much, mind you, but some.
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