since the Cincinnati Reds were last linked to a major potential transaction http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , which is pretty much the longest gap in rumor action they’ve given us so far this offseason. After swinging the massive seven player deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend that saw the likes of Yasiel Puig and Alex Wood land in Cincinnati, there’s been a predictable lull in the action over the holiday season.That doesn’t mean it won’t ramp back up quickly, though. The Reds do still seem intent on making most major acquisitions, with free agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel still a name that’s continually connected with Reds interest. Over at Reds.com, Mark Sheldon addressed the idea of signing Keuchel in his latest Reds Inbox, noting that despite their interest, the Reds might well be hoping the price on Keuchel drops just a tad. Considering the mountains the Reds had to move to shed their most recent $100+ million pitching contract, it’s easy to understand their hesitation with contract demands in that range, though it’s clear that they a) still need pitching help and b) that Keuchel is the biggest free agent fish left out there.Biggest free agent fish, that is. There’s still the idea that pitchers like Corey Kluber, Marcus Stroman, Trevor Bauer, and others are still out there being shopped, and all would come at a significantly cheaper financial cost for the Reds bottom line. Of course, they’d also require big pieces from the Cincinnati farm Sandy Koufax Jersey , and that’s where the Reds will have to do some serious soul searching. Since the Dodgers kicked in just enough money to make their deal with the Reds nearly cost-neutral and the Reds only added some $3-ish million in the payroll by adding Tanner Roark after non-tendering Billy Hamilton, there should still be ample room for a major addition given the team’s repeated ‘record payroll’ comments earlier this offseason, and it sure does seem like they’re intent on still making that happen. It does sure seem like they’re going to be willing to wait until the market prices drop a bit before making that kind of a leap, though.In other news, our friends at Redleg Nation did a deep-dive on Yasiel Puig’s defensive prowess to see if he can, in fact, help cover the CF void in Cincinnati created by Hamilton’s departure to Kansas City.The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans revealed his Hall of Fame ballot today, and predictably it’s an excellent one. You might even go so far as saying it’s the best ballot released by any BBWAA member with Cincinnati ties in the last two days. All of The Athletic’s BBWAA members with HoF votes actually revealed their ballots collectively today (with reasoning), and it’s a cool read if you’re into that kind of thing.Fancred’s Jon Heyman checked in on the market for utility man Josh Harrison again today, and the Reds were again listed (among many) as a suitor with interest.Doug Gray looked closer at what Tanner Roark has been able to do against the rest of the NL Central so far in his career.This is a cat gif.Finally, MLB Pipeline took at look back at every MLB team’s 1st round draft picks over the last decade, and picked the single worst pick for each and every franchise in that time. Nick Howard was their selection for the Reds, and it’s hard to argue too hard with that choice given his shoulder issues, walk issues, lack of progress issues http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , issue issues, tissues, and miscues to date. Of course, considering the Reds have seen a grand total of 2.5 bWAR combined from their fourteen 1st round picks dating back to 2011 - with Nick Travieso in a similar situation to Howard and Jeff Gelalich already out of baseball altogether - there could have probably been at least a few other reasonable choices. DENVER (AP) — Kenley Jansen took a brief moment to catch his breath when he stepped on the mound.Then, he did what he does best — his past heart scare in Denver’s high altitude pushed from his mind.“Feels great to be out there again,” Jansen said.The Los Angeles closer earned a four-out save and Alex Verdugo homered as the Dodgers kept up their early power surge Saturday night in a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies.The Dodgers have gone deep in all nine games this season, piling up 22 home runs. Los Angeles had four through nine games last year when the team set a franchise record with 235.“This is an unbelievable team with unbelievable talent,” Verdugo said. “We’ll get on these kinds of runs with the talent we have.”Jansen was called upon with two outs in the eighth inning. It was his first appearance in the Mile High City since the All-Star reliever had surgery in the offseason to address an irregular heartbeat that surfaced again while in Denver for a series last August. He didn’t travel with the team back to Colorado in September as a precaution.“I’m glad I got this one,” Jansen said. “I feel amazing.”Jansen did lobby for one thing — to hit in the ninth. But manager Dave Roberts gave him the take sign and he struck out before returning to the mound.“He’s a closer and hasn’t taken any swings in probably six months or a year,” Roberts said. “There’s not a whole lot of upside with that.”Hot-hitting Cody Bellinger delivered a double and an RBI triple to help the Dodgers win their seventh straight over Colorado dating to last season. Verdugo also tripled home a run in the ninth.Walker Buehler (1-0) allowed one run over five solid innings as he bounced back from a rough opening outing. He was on a pitch count after a limited spring training.“This is still a little bit of a work in progress, but I threw some pitches I liked today,” Buehler said.It was another rough outing for Jon Gray (0-2), who allowed five runs in six innings. Gray has served up a homer in 14 straight appearances, a Rockies record.Gray was in trouble in the first three innings, but escaped each time thanks to three double plays. In the fourth Hyun-Jin Ryu Jersey , Los Angeles capitalized as A.J. Pollock had an RBI single and Max Muncy brought in another run with a sacrifice fly.“I could tell today with it being a tough lineup that I had to be on,” Gray said. “I tried to grind but I just didn’t have it.”TRAINER’S ROOMDodgers: LHP Rich Hill (strained left knee) threw a 20-pitch bullpen. “Felt his knee injury a bit, but it didn’t limit him,” Roberts said. … LHP Clayton Kershaw (shoulder inflammation) will soon make a second rehab start. Roberts said Kershaw will decide if it’s with Triple-A Oklahoma City or Double-A Tulsa.Rockies: RHP Antonio Senzatela (infected blister on right heel) threw five innings for Triple-A Albuquerque.ALL IN THE FAMILYThe Rockies recalled infielder Josh Fuentes from Triple-A Albuquerque after placing first baseman Ryan McMahon on the injured list with a sprained elbow. Fuentes is the cousin of third baseman Nolan Arenado and made his major league debut as a pinch hitter in the eighth with a sharp single.“I went in the cage and I was pacing back and forth like, ‘Man, I’m about to get an at-bat in the big leagues,'” Fuentes recounted. “I was looking at the crowd and the field and just taking it in for a second. Right when I got in the box it was go time. It’s something I’ll never forget.”Arenado was proud.“It was a rough night but it feels good knowing your family did something good,” said Arenado, who was 0 for 4. “It took a long time for him to get here, but it’s an amazing accomplishment.”DAHL’S DAYDavid Dahl homered for a second consecutive day, launching a fastball from Buehler into the second deck in right field. Dahl also had a run-scoring single in the eighth.UP NEXTDodgers LHP Julio Urias (0-0) has an 8.18 ERA in three career games against the Rockies heading into his start Sunday. Rockies RHP Chad Bettis (0-1, 9.53 ERA) tries to rebound from his last start at Tampa Bay in which he allowed six runs over 5 2/3 innings.