When Cincinnati Reds fans find themselves agreeing with Jim Bowden, it's usually not a good sign. The former GM — now contributor for The Athletic and a commentator for various other outlets — did not have a very successful tenure in Cincinnati. Sure, he made a few moves that excited the fanbase, but outside of a couple of good seasons (1995 and 1999), the Reds were rarely competitive with Bowden at the helm.
So you'll have to forgive those fans throughout Reds Country who have little desire to hear what Bowden has to say. However, during a recent appearance on MLB Network Radio, the ex-Reds GM made some logical sense when talking about his former employer.