John Riedling, Truthteller

"I'm sad to leave Cincinnati and it is going to be weird," Riedling said. "But Florida has ownership that spends money."

"What I don't understand is that they keep saying they are going younger, but then they sign three old guys for the bullpen (David Weathers, 35; Ben Weber, 35; Kent Mercker, 36)."

"The Reds have a good staff that works hard, but there is so much the staff can't deal with, like the club not spending money. I'm going to be pitching for a team that has guys who get on base, pitching for an exciting team and pitching in front of an outstanding defense."

Amen, brother.