Rawlings Asks Reds To Return Gold Gloves

The National League Divisional Series isn't getting any better for the Cincinnati Reds.  First, they forgot to swing at any pitches as Roy Halladay threw a no hitter.  Last night they committed four errors to let the Phillies extend innings and erase a 4-0 deficit.  Now Rawlings is joining in pounding on the Reds.

On the heels of the four error game, Rawlings has asked Brandon Phillips and Scott Rolen to return their Golden Gloves.  They also said Jay Bruce will not be considered in future Gold Glove award discussions. Jeff Rountree, VP Marketing for Rawlings, said in a prepared statement that "Rawlings takes the Golden Gloves award very seriously.  We expect our winners to exhibit the utmost in skill and to play like professionals.  While there is no shame in not winning the award consecutively, there is shame in playing like a bunch of mooks.  We want our recipients to be proud of the award, but we don't mean for them actually wear them during games."

When told of the news, Phillips, a 2008 winner, said Rawlings would have to work it out with his wife.  "Man, my wife loves that trophy.  She likes her nachos and that gold glove is one bitchin' guacamole holder.  She ain't gonna give it up easy".  Seven time winner Rolen was a bit more defiant.  "Tough titty said the kitty when the milk went dry.  I had three of them melted down to make this rockin' medallion and sold the rest to Cash 4 Gold."

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The Red look to rebound with Jonny Cueto (12-7) on Sunday,but it won't be easy.  Philadelphia will start Cole Hamels (12-11).  This reporter has not decided whether or not he will cover the game.  After all, baseball is pretty boring.