Sporting News, May 31st, 2004
Closer
Captain is the highest honor a player can have in baseball because it typically is bestowed by teammates. The captain in Cincinnati, Barry Larkin, wears the title well. He's our 40-year-old shortstop who has not made an error this year, plays almost every day and has many responsibilities beyond what he does on the field.
Barry has been with the Reds through thick and thin: Marge Schott, Pete Rose, a world championship, rebuilding seasons, Jim Bowden, a new ballpark. For nearly a generation, he has been the one constant in Cincinnati. He's the lone guy to answer all the questions, and...
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