Cincinnati Reds Declare Team Is In The Black

Cinncinnati Post - Monday, May 7th, 2007

CINCINNATI - In quiet fashion in front of a few select news agents,
it was announced today that the Cincinnati Reds franchise was officially
in the black. Cincinnati's GM stood smiling politely as their financial
director Jonathon Smith broke the news.

"We finally are where we've been striving to be," Smith stated. "It took
us nearly two seasons to do. It involved some complicated trades and
clever player acquisitions while still keeping ticket and concession costs
within reasonable levels."

Smith went on to state that while the franchise doesn't hold ill will against
the previous ownership group, it wanted to make a statement of fiscal
responsibility.

"We recognize that there's a fine balance for a small market team like the
Reds to achieve," said Smith. "While the former ownership made great
strides in acquiring talent, they did so irresponsibly. Financial responsibility
and fielding a good product is always possible"

"Now that we've demonstrated that fiscal responsibility," said Cincinnati's
GM, "it's time for the rebuilding of the Big Red Machine to begin. I'm truly
excited about the future."