Monday Reds Links & Notes

Here are some interesting Reds-related links to help get you out of the gate this week:

* Through the Fence Baseball writer Graham Houston projects the Reds' 2012 starting rotation in the following post.

* ESPN's Christine Kahrl also breaks down Cincy's rotation to great extent in this insightful piece.

* Freddy Wander of the Bleacher Report discusses what the franchise can expect in the future out of promising, young catcher Devin Mesoraco in this article.

* Hamilton County is facing a $14.2 million deficit for the county's riverfront stadiums next fiscal year. How they will overcome this is still unknown, but a proposed ticket tax won't likely be the answer writes Sharon Coolidge of Cincinnati.com. Link.

* Thinking about participating in the 2011 Reds Community Fund Celebrity Poker Tournament at Redsfest? Here is a link that supplies more details regarding the intriguing event.

* Minor league reliever Brad Boxberger was recently named an Arizona Fall League All-Star. Link.

* Danny Wild of MLB.com tabs his Reds Organization All-Star team in the following article. He provides a great explanation for each one of his picks when doing so.

The switch-hitting Hamilton made the cut at shortstop after
swiping 103 bases and batting .278 last season.