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Win one for the Gapper."Miami Marlins. That shiny picture up top is of Derek Dietrich Jose Peraza Jersey , of course, who the Reds landed on a minor-league deal after the Marlins cheaply non-tendered their former utility man. That came just a few weeks after the Reds well publicized chase of Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto ended when the All Star was instead traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.Then, there’s tonight’s starter for the Reds - Luis Castillo. He, of course, came to the Reds from the Marlins in the Dan Straily deal a few years back http://www.redsfanproshop.com/authentic-cliff-pennington-jersey , and so far that has looked the part of a potential franchise-altering pickup for Cincinnati. Especially this season, as Castillo’s first two starts have shown that he’s got all the makings of an ace when he’s got his full arsenal clicking, and the hope is that he’ll not only harness that again tonight, but for the rest of the season to help dig these Reds out of the NL Central cellar.[About that...the off-day might have let you forget that the Reds have scored the fewest runs in all MLB during their 1-8 start, a start that currently includes a lovely 8 game losing streak. Their 21 runs scored Matt Harvey Jersey , by the way, is a smaller number than the number of home runs hit by the Los Angeles Dodgers so far this season. Gahhhh.]First pitch in this series opener is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the Marlins will send starter Jose Urena to the mound opposite Castillo.Matt Kemp is hitting 3rd, again. I don’t have any more words for that.Go Reds. Win a freaking farking game, please.Reds LineupMarlins Lineup Also dongs."Fangraphs’ Jay Jaffe took a look at the Marwin Gonzalez signing and how it is a very very Falvine era Twins move. Also Scott Boras apparently calls him “Swiss G” which really just makes me want one of those disgusting luke-warm gas station chicken and swiss sandwiches I used to live off of as a gross teenager.Charley Walters thinks that very signing signals that the Twins are serious about winning the AL central this year. I wouldn’t go that far Scott Schebler Jersey , but thinking about it they have made a lot of low-key good signings. (Now just go get Dallas Keuchel, duh.)Max Kepler did this yesterday, reminding everyone he’s not just a pretty face. I sorta want to see him used as a Jacque Jones esque power lead off hitter.Speaking of Max: New Twins coach Tommy Watkins taught a 16 year old Kepler how to drive a car. I wonder if one of them will teach me.In old friend news. former twinkie ace Ervin Santana signed a minor league contract with the White Sox. I’ve always liked Ervin, hopefully he pitches well (but not against us.)Mike Trout has been as good as both Manny Machado and Bryce Harper put together. Literally. Every once in a while we need to be reminded of how ridiculous that guy is, lest we take him for granted. This is similar to how Willians Astudillo is about as rotund as Manny and Bryce put together.Today’s soundtrack is whatever I decide to put here later.