CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 15: Scott Rolen #27 of the Cincinnati Reds singles to drive in two runs in the eighth inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 4-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 16: Jose Arrendondo #33 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park on July 16, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Reds MVP Joey Votto dealt with meniscus problems in his knee for a few weeks, until finally taking a break and getting surgery to fix it on July 15. The Reds would be without their MVP for almost two months.

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 10: National League All-Star Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds smiles at the end of the eighth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 10: National League All-Star Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during batting practice for the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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Reds and Padres

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 7: Chris Heisey #28 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by Todd Frazier #21 after hitting a two-run homer in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 7, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 04: Mike Leake #44 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 03: Pitcher Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the second inning during the MLB game at Dodger Stadium on July 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 02: Devin Mesoraco of the Cincinnati Reds doubles in two run for a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 01: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after Pagan hit a walk-off RBI single driving in Buster Posey in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds.  (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 30: Mat Latos #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on June 30, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tony Medina/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 29: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on June 29, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 28: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at AT&T Park on June 28, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Aroldis Chapman has a 0 ERA until June 7, when he hits a rough spot, blowing 3 out of 5 saves. He gets it together finally on June 26 and celebrates a save with a roll, and has blown only 1 save in 30 tries since, and struck out 122 in 71.2 innings.

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 26: Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on June 26, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Reds host camp for kids at Schmidt Field in the East End on Tuesday June 26, 2012.

Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds connects for a double during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on June 25, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Brewers 3-1. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 24: Aroldis Chapman reacts after giving up a two-run home run in the ninth inning to Josh Willingham #16 of the Minnesota Twins during an interleague game at Great American Ball Park. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 24: Aroldis Chapman reacts after giving up a two-run home run in the ninth inning to Josh Willingham Twins during an interleague game at Great American Ball Park.The Twins won 4-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

With the injury to Reds acquisition Ryan Madson, Aroldis Chapman gets tested in the closer role in May and becomes one of the best closers in history. Chapman's ERA was 0 until June 7 and he's had 122 strikeouts in 71.2 innings pitched.

Mat Latos

Mat Latos has a slow April and May, but picks up his game in June and never looks back, becoming what could be considered a second ace. He ended up leading the team in strikeouts with 185.

Reds Hall of Fame (By: Mark Slaughter)

Reds Hall of Fame (By: Mark Slaughter)

Reds Hall of Fame (By: Mark Slaughter)

Ben Revere of the Minnesota Twins steals second base ahead of the tag of Brandon Phillips of the Cincinnati Reds in an interleague game at Great American Ball Park on June 22, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Todd Frazier shows off new shirt on Friday, June 22, 2012. (Photo courtesy of Jim Day on Twitter)

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 20: Shortstop Zack Cozart #2 of the Cincinnati Reds throws past Michael Brantley #23 of the Cleveland Indians for the double play during the third inning of an interleague game (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Reds' prospect Billy Hamilton

Reds' prospect Billy Hamilton in the California-Carolina League All-Star Game on Tuesday June 20, 2012 in Winston Salem, N.C.

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Reds' prospect Billy Hamilton

Reds' prospect Billy Hamilton in the California-Carolina League All-Star Game on Tuesday June 20, 2012 in Winston Salem, N.C.

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Reds' prospect Billy Hamilton

Reds' prospect Billy Hamilton in the California-Carolina League All-Star Game on Tuesday June 20, 2012 in Winston Salem, N.C.

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Zack Cozart #2 of the Cincinnati Reds is out at second as Jason Kipnis #22 of the Cleveland Indians turns the double play during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on June 19, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Aroldis Chapman and Bronson Arroyo perform Adam Sandler's "Red Hooded Sweatshirt" song at the MLB Fan Cave in New York City. (Photo courtesy of the MLB)

Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds third base after hitting a home run off relief pitcher Joe Smith #38 of the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning at Progressive Field on June 18, 2012. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 17, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds completes a fifth inning ending double play after forcing out Omar Quintanilla #6 of the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 17, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Johnny Cueto

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after his team turned a double play against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 17, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning against Cleveland at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, the first of four straight wins for the Reds. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 13: Matt Latos #55 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the game against the Cleveland Indians at Great American Ball Park on June 13, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 14: Brandon Phillips # 4 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a home run during the interleague game against the Cleveland Indians at Great American Ball Park on June 14, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Joey Votto

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 14: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by third base coach Mark Berry after hitting a home run during the interleague game against the Cleveland Indians at Great American Ball Park on June 14, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Joey Votto

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 14: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a home run during the interleague game against the Cleveland Indians at Great American Ball Park on June 14, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

 CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 13: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a single during the game against the Cleveland Indians at Great American Ball Park on June 13, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with manager Dusty Baker after pitching a complete game against the Cleveland Indians at Great American Ball Park on June 12, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Reds ticket office - Great American Ball Park

Reds ticket office - Great American Ball Park

Reds ticket office - Great American Ball Park

Reds ticket office - Great American Ball Park

Reds at Kings Island

MASON, Ohio – Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (front left) and second baseman Brandon Phillips (front right) enjoy a thrilling ride on the Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island on Monday. Diamondback is the tallest and fastest roller coaster at the Mason, Ohio amusement park. The ride stands 230 feet at its highest point with a first drop of 214 feet at a 74-degree angle and …

Reds and Tigers

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 10: Quintin Berry #52 of the Detroit Tigers slides past the tag of Devin Mesoraco #39 of the Cincinnati Reds on a play at home plate during the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park on June 10, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Tigers came from behind to win 7-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Gerald Laird #9 of the Detroit Tigers loses the ball at homeplate allowing Zack Cozart #2 of the Cincinnati Reds to score during their game at Great American Ball Park on June 8, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds falls backward after hitting the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on June 7, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Pirates won 5-4 in ten innings. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)    

Clint Barmes #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds third base to score the winning run in the tenth inning past Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 7, 2012 in Cincinnati. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 6: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on June 6, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Shortstop Zack Cozart #2 of the Cincinnati Reds tags Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates out at second during the game at Great American Ball Park on June 5, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tyler Barrick/Getty Images)

Aroldis Chapman

HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 02: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds throws in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on June 2, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.(Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros throws to first base to complete a double play as Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds slides into second base on June 3, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 01: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds singles to right field in the first inning scoring Brandon Phillips against the Houston Astros on June 1, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates turns a double play in the seventh inning against Chris Heisey #28 of the Cincinnati Reds during the game on May 30, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Reds and Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 28: Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits an RBI double in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds during the game on May 28, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds tries to avoid shortstop Zack Cozart #2 while turning a double play in the fourth inning against Eric Young Jr. #1 of the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 23: Todd Frazier #21 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a game winning home run in the 9th inning during against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 2-1. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 24: Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds slides at second base ahead of the tag by Tyler Pastornicky #1 of the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on May 24, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 31: Two fans hold brooms as the Cincinnati Reds won 9-0 to complete a three game sweep of the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 23: Jay Bruce #32, Homer Bailey #34, Chris Heisey #28, and Zack Cozart #2 celebrate after Todd Frazier hit a game winning home run in the 9th inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 23: Martin Prado #14 of the Atlanta Braves is tagged out at home plate by Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds during the game at Great American Ball Park on May 23, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 22: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a home run during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on May 22, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 21: Mike Leake #44 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers the pitch during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on May 21, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Base Reds will give to Chipper Jones

Base Reds will give to Chipper Jones. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Ramsey/Better off Red blog)

Aroldis Chapman

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 3: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on May 3, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds came from behind to win 4-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 17: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds runs the bases after his fourth inning home run against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 17, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Aroldis Chapman

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 15: Jack Wilson #2 of the Atlanta Braves tags out Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds at third base in the second inning at Turner Field on May 15, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 14: Michael Bourn #24 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after scoring against Devin Mesoraco #39 of the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning at Turner Field on May 14, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Joey Votto - Reds

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 13: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park on May 13, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 9-6 as Votto hit three home runs. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 11: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park on May 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Reds and Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 9: Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated after scoring a run in the ninth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers catches the ball at Miller Park on May 9, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Reds defeated the Brewers 2-1. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Joey Votto

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 9: Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds scores a run in the ninth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers catches the ball at Miller Park on May 9, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Reds defeated the Brewers 2-1. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 8: Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds fields the baseball during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 8, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 07: Drew Stubbs #6, Chris Heisey #28, and Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrete after the 6-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 07, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Reds and Cubs

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 3: Scott Rolen #27 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning sacrifice fly in the tenth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on May 3, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 4-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 4: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on May 4, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Reds and Cubs

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 3: Scott Rolen #27 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with Todd Frazier #21 after hitting the game-winning sacrifice fly in the tenth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on May 3, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 4-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 2: Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on May 2, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Reds dedicate Brian Wilson field in Clermont County

Reds dedicate Brian Wilson field in Clermont County on Wednesday May 2, 2012.

Ron Fischer

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 01: Heavy storms in the area forced the postponement of the Chicago Cubs versus Cincinnati Reds game at Great American Ball Park on May 1, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 01: Heavy storms in the area forced the postponement of the Chicago Cubs versus Cincinnati Reds game at Great American Ball Park on May 1, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 01: Members of the Cincinnati Reds grounds crew work to clear a flooded photo well during the rain delay at Great American Ball Park on May 1, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 01: Umbrellas are seen as heavy storms in the area forced the postponement of the Chicago Cubs versus Cincinnati Reds game at Great American Ball Park on May 1, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Jay Bruce

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 29: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates after hitting the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park on April 29, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds came from behind to win 6-5. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 27: Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds is caught stealing at second base by Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros during their game at Great American Ball Park on April 27, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Joey Votto

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds breaks his bat after hitting the ball for an out during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Hector Sanchez #29 of the San Francisco Giants cannot control the ball as Ryan Ludwick #48 of the Cincinnati Reds scores to tie the game at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 24: Mat Latos #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on April 24, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 20: Scott Rolen #27 of the Cincinnati Reds slides safely into third base on an RBI single hit by teammate Chris Heisey #28 during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 20, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Jay Bruce #32 and Joey Votto scored on the hit. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Bronson Arroyo

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 19: Starter Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 19, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 18: Devin Mesoraco #39 of the Cincinnati Reds hits an RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 18, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds is tagged out by David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals while bring to advance on a single in the third inning at Busch Stadium on April 17, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

Johnny Cueto of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during a game at Nationals Park on April 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds steals second base under the tag of Danny Espinosa #8 of the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 13, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Reds and Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Batter Roger Bernadina #2 of the Washington Nationals looks on as Ryan Zimmerman #11 (L) scores the game winning run on a wild pitch by pitcher Alfredo Simon #31 of the Cincinnati Reds to give the Nationals a 3-2 win over the Reds in the tenth inning during opening day at Nationals Park on April 12, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Reds celebrate win over Cardinals

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 11: Chris Heisey #28 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by teammates after hitting a single to drive in the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the game against the St Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on April 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Johnny Cueto

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 11: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double during the game against the St Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on April 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Joey Votto

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 11: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double during the game against the St Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on April 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Reds-Cardinals

The Reds and Cardinals play at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday April 11, 2012.

Sarah Beth House

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 10: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a single during the game against the St Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on April 10, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 8: Emilio Bonifacio #1 of the Miami Marlins slides into second base ahead of the tag by Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 8, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds came from behind to win 6-5. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Reds news conference on Brandon Phillips contract extension on Tuesday April 10, 2012. (Twitter photo courtesy of Michael Anderson of the Reds)

Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 9, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

 CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 9: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds turns a double play in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on April 9, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 8: Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds slides safely into third base in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 05: Omar Infante #12 of the Miami Marlins steps over Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds as Phillips broke up a double play on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park on April 5, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Another large crowd of Reds fans is expected for "Opening Night" at Great American Ball Park.

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Reds Opening Day game vs Marlins

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Reds Opening Day game vs Marlins

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Reds announce extension for Joey Votto on Wednesday April 4, 2012. (Photo by Danielle Koval)

Reds announce extension for Joey Votto on Wednesday April 4, 2012.  (Photo by Danielle Koval)