ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 3: Dioner Navarro #30 of the Cincinnati Reds throws to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 3, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 2: Starter Mat Latos #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 2, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 27: Dioner Navarro #30 of the Cincinnati Reds gets mobbed by teammates after hitting a triple to drive in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 27: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds climbs the outfield wall but is not able to catch a home run hit by Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning of the game at Great American Ball Park.

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Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds takes the throw at first base ahead of Norichika Aoki #7 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Great American Ball Park on September 26, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Reds celebrate their clinching of the NL Central on Sept. 22 for the second time in three years with a win over the hot Dodgers. Good pitching, defense and timely hits brought them to this point. 

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Brandon Phillips makes one of his many miraculous defensive plays from the ground. Him, along with the rest of the Reds defense, have made sure nothing gets through that shouldn't all year, posting a .985 fielding percentage.

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 18: Dusty Baker #12 manager of the Cincinnati Reds, center, congratulates his team after their win against the Chicago Cubs. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Carlos Lee #45 of the Miami Marlins is tagged out at second base by shortstop Wilson Valdez #15 of the Cincinnati Reds as Jay Bruce #32 looks on at Marlins Park on September 14, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jason Arnold/Getty Images)

Wilson Valdez #15 of the Cincinnati Reds throws to first to turn a double play over Brock Holt #2 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at Great American Ball Park on September 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Joey Votto returned on Sept. 5, but hasn't had the same pop. He's still been a great presence at the plate, keeping his average around .340 and drawing more than 20 walks.

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 30: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds talks with batting coach Brook Jacoby during the game against the San Diego Padres at GABP. Votto's been on disabled list since July 16 (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Dioner Navarro #30 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by third base coach Mark Berry #41 following his solo home run off Patrick Corbin #46 of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 29, 2012. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 27: Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 27, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

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Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on August 25, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds tags out Juan Pierre #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies at home plate during a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 23, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

The Barry Larkin exhibit at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.

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The Barry Larkin exhibit at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.

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The Barry Larkin exhibit at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.

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The Barry Larkin exhibit at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds puts out Ty Wigginton #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies at home on a squeeze play at Citizens Bank Park on August 21, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Xavier Paul #26 of the Cincinnati Reds is tagged out by Chase Utley #26 attempting to steal second base during a MLB baseball game on August 20, 2012 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 19: Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds hits the game winning hit during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on August 19, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 18: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs throws to first on a double play attempt over Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds during game two of a doubleheader. The Cubs won 9-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 17: Ryan Ludwick #48 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a home run during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on August 17, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Mike Leake #44 and Devin Mesoraco #39 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after the final out of the game against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park on August 15, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 6-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Charlie Sheen, right, donated $50,000 to the Reds Community Fund after attending Friday night's game.

Chris Heisey of the Cincinnati Reds slides ahead of the tag of Rod Barajas of the Pittsburgh Pirates for an inside-the-park home run during the game at Great American Ball Park on August 3, 2012. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON TX - JULY 24: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds receives congratulations from catcher Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds after retiring the side in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 24, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Cincinnati Reds win 4-2. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 2: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the game against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on August 2, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Todd Frazier stepped up big time in Joey Votto's absence, putting up staggering numbers in August to compensate for the missing slugger and filling in various positions all year to make a case for the Rookie of the Year award.

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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 2: Todd Frazier #21 of the Cincinnati Reds is met at home plate by teammates Zack Cozart #2 and Scott Rolen #27 after hitting a two-run homer in the second inning of the game against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on August 2, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 31: Ryan Ludwick #48 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a home run during the game against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on July 30, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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DENVER, CO - JULY 29: Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 29, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Chris Heisey #28 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates a run scored in the dugout in the eighth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 29, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - JULY 27: Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 27, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

HOUSTON TX - JULY 25: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros slides safely into second base as Wilson Valdez #15 of the Cincinnati Reds can't reach the wide throw at Minute Maid Park on July 25, 2012 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Drew Stubbs #6 of the Cincinnati Reds comes up short on his attempt to make a catch on line drive by Chris Johnson #23 of the Houston Astros fifth inning on July 24, 2012 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Reds fans in Cooperstown for Barry Larkin's Hall of Fame induction

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Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers slides in safely at second base under the tag of Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds during their game at Great American Ball Park on July 20, 2012. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 22: Barry Larkin gives his speech at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 22, 2012 in Cooperstown, New York. Larkin played his entire 19 year major league career with the Cincinnati Reds, compiling a .295 average, 2,340 hits, 1,329 runs, 198 home runs, 960 runs batted in and stole 379 bases. He was named to 12 All-Star games and …

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Ryan Hanigan and Aroldis Chapman - Reds

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 19: Aroldis Chapman #54 and Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park on July 19, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds came from behind to win 7-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 19: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park on July 19, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds came from behind to win 7-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Brandon Phillips and Wilson Valdez - Reds

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 19: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with Wilson Valdez #15 after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park on July 19, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds came from behind to win 7-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 5: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds practices on deck before batting against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on June 5, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tyler Barrick/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 19: Willie Bloomquist #18 of the Arizona Diamondbacks steals second base ahead of the tag by Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds during the game at Great American Ball Park on July 19, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Justin Upton #10 of the Arizona Diamondbacks slides safely ahead of the tag by Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds for a double during the game at Great American Ball Park on July 18, 2012. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Justin Upton #10 of the Arizona Diamondbacks beats the throw to Todd Frazier #21 of the Cincinnati Reds on a play at first base during the game against at Great American Ball Park on July 17, 2012 in Cincinnati. (Photo by Joe Robbins/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)

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)

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)