Then he was bumped from his job when the Reds acquired Bill Doran from Houston in a late trade.
Then the Reds acquired a great sporting rivalry with the best team in the league this season, the Blues of Veracruz.
Last year, the Reds acquired three starting pitchers in two July trades 10 days apart.
No, Bowden said the day after the Reds acquired Greg Vaughn and his 50-home run bat.
The Reds acquired the right-handed reliever, Candy Sierra, who will go into the bullpen.
The Reds also acquired Charlie Irwin from the Chicago Colts to play third base.
The Reds acquired a new shortstop, as George Magoon joined the club.
During the season, the Reds acquired outfielder Eddie Burke from the New York Giants.
Jackson also compiled a 23-8 record after the Reds acquired him from Kansas City last winter.
The Reds acquired legendary athlete Jim Thorpe.