Brett Myers was less-than-effective for the second straight start in 2008.

I believe that means the "Myers should be a closer and we should still have Lohse" campaign started about an hour ago on local radio airwaves back home.

Speaking of closers, Brad Lidge just took the mound in an 8-2 game (Phils aren't winning) in the eighth.

Myers was out-pitched by 24-year-old Red rookie Edinson Volquez, who struck out eight while allowing one run on five hits in five innings. It looks like the Reds have two, top-tier rookie starting pitchers.

(You've surely read about Johnny Cueto. Volquez came over from Texas in the offseason trade that sent Josh Hamilton to the Rangers).

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Mascot Trivia

The Cincinnati mascot Mr. Red (pictured above) is:

a) How former Mets manager Bobby Valentine dressed when he went as Mr. Met for Halloween.

b) Burt Reynolds.

c) Mr. Mets' Italian cousin.

d) an impostor - the real Mr. Red lives in Sarasota and doesn't wear a mustache.