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Tom Servo · 11-13-2007, 03:06 PM

per Fay

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The Reds just announced that COO John Allen is resigning. The loss of election in Sarasota and the timing of this makes you wonder. Allen will talk to the media at 4 p.m. Allen's been with the Reds since 1995. He ran the club from 1999 until Bob Castellini took over.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/redsinsider/

Patrick Bateman · 11-13-2007, 03:07 PM

So who's the new scapegoat?

Matt700wlw · 11-13-2007, 03:08 PM

Jocketty anyone?

remdog · 11-13-2007, 03:09 PM

Readread must dancing a jig right now.

Rem

Matt700wlw · 11-13-2007, 03:09 PM

REDS' JOHN ALLEN RESIGNS

Chief Operating Officer To Step Down December 31

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds President and Chief Executive Offi cer Bob Castellini today announced the

resignation of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer John Allen, effective December 31.

Allen will not be replaced. His duties will be reallocated within the existing organizational hierarchy.

"John has been the backbone of this organization for 13 seasons and did great things for the Reds and for the

city of Cincinnati," Castellini said, "He left his imprint here in countless ways. We, and Reds fans everywhere, appreciate

his contributions to our team's legacy."

He added, "For the past two years, John has proved to be invaluable to me. It is an understatement to say that I

will very much miss his effective hard work and the loyalty he extended to this franchise and to me personally. This was

a decision made solely by John. He and his wife, Anna, have opted to move back to their home state of Kansas, where

they have many activities and much family that is dear to them. I have asked John, and he has agreed, to stay with the

Reds as a consultant to direct our Spring Trainng location efforts".

Allen, 58, joined the organization as controller in May 1995, was named managing executive in August 1996

and was named chief operating offi cer in October 1999. He was responsible for all business and ballpark operations of

the team and reported directly to the majority owners, fi rst Marge Schott, then Carl Lindner and now Castellini.

Under Allen's guidance, the Reds moved into Great American Ball Park in 2003. He was involved in all aspects

of the development and construction of that facility and served as the team's liaison on the 1995 sales tax issue, Issue

11 for the location of the ballpark and lease negotiations.

Allen returned focus to the organization's rich history with the inclusion of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

as part of the new ballpark's design, the addition of statues at the Crosley Terrace entrance of the ballpark and the

uniform jersey retirement ceremonies of some of the team's greatest players.

He engineered the development of the Reds Community Fund and reached out to fans by implementing the

popular Redsfest and Winter Caravans.

Allen began his career in baseball in 1990 as an intern with the Columbus Clippers, the Yankees' Class AAA

affiliate. He worked as that club's director of business operations for fi ve seasons before joining the Reds.

RedsManRick · 11-13-2007, 03:10 PM

6 pages -- over/under?

dabvu2498 · 11-13-2007, 03:10 PM

He's the "backbone" but he won't be replaced?!?!?! Huh?

Johnny Footstool · 11-13-2007, 03:11 PM

Looks like he read my "apple butter" comment on another thread and took it to heart.

reds44 · 11-13-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt700wlw

Jocketty anyone?

The first thing that came to my mind when I saw the title.

CrackerJack · 11-13-2007, 03:38 PM

It's about time. It's too bad he can't take the cookie cutter, tacky GABP with him.

RedEye · 11-13-2007, 03:38 PM

Maybe Allen's position won't be replaced... but his services will? *Ahem* Jocketty for Reds president? *Ahem*

TeamCasey · 11-13-2007, 03:42 PM

Joseph · 11-13-2007, 03:44 PM

Welcome back Barry Larkin?

15fan · 11-13-2007, 03:45 PM

Bowden loves ex-Reds.

You think he's called Allen to see if JA is interested in moving to DC?

Edit:

bucksfan2 · 11-13-2007, 03:46 PM

Its about time. This guy was nothing besides horriable when he was making baseball decisions.

11-13-2007, 03:07 PM	#2
Patrick Bateman One and a half men Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 5,460	Re: John Allen stepping down So who's the new scapegoat?

11-13-2007, 03:08 PM	#3
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,131	Re: John Allen stepping down Jocketty anyone? __________________ An excited shade of Red

11-13-2007, 03:09 PM	#4
remdog Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 7,946	Re: John Allen stepping down Readread must dancing a jig right now. Rem

11-13-2007, 03:09 PM	#5
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,131	Re: John Allen stepping down REDS' JOHN ALLEN RESIGNS Chief Operating Officer To Step Down December 31 CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds President and Chief Executive Offi cer Bob Castellini today announced the resignation of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer John Allen, effective December 31. Allen will not be replaced. His duties will be reallocated within the existing organizational hierarchy. "John has been the backbone of this organization for 13 seasons and did great things for the Reds and for the city of Cincinnati," Castellini said, "He left his imprint here in countless ways. We, and Reds fans everywhere, appreciate his contributions to our team's legacy." He added, "For the past two years, John has proved to be invaluable to me. It is an understatement to say that I will very much miss his effective hard work and the loyalty he extended to this franchise and to me personally. This was a decision made solely by John. He and his wife, Anna, have opted to move back to their home state of Kansas, where they have many activities and much family that is dear to them. I have asked John, and he has agreed, to stay with the Reds as a consultant to direct our Spring Trainng location efforts". Allen, 58, joined the organization as controller in May 1995, was named managing executive in August 1996 and was named chief operating offi cer in October 1999. He was responsible for all business and ballpark operations of the team and reported directly to the majority owners, fi rst Marge Schott, then Carl Lindner and now Castellini. Under Allen's guidance, the Reds moved into Great American Ball Park in 2003. He was involved in all aspects of the development and construction of that facility and served as the team's liaison on the 1995 sales tax issue, Issue 11 for the location of the ballpark and lease negotiations. Allen returned focus to the organization's rich history with the inclusion of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum as part of the new ballpark's design, the addition of statues at the Crosley Terrace entrance of the ballpark and the uniform jersey retirement ceremonies of some of the team's greatest players. He engineered the development of the Reds Community Fund and reached out to fans by implementing the popular Redsfest and Winter Caravans. Allen began his career in baseball in 1990 as an intern with the Columbus Clippers, the Yankees' Class AAA affiliate. He worked as that club's director of business operations for fi ve seasons before joining the Reds. __________________ An excited shade of Red

11-13-2007, 03:10 PM	#6
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: John Allen stepping down 6 pages -- over/under? __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

11-13-2007, 03:10 PM	#7
dabvu2498 Yay! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 7,261	Re: John Allen stepping down He's the "backbone" but he won't be replaced?!?!?! Huh? __________________ When all is said and done more is said than done.

11-13-2007, 03:11 PM	#8
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,667	Re: John Allen stepping down Looks like he read my "apple butter" comment on another thread and took it to heart. __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

11-13-2007, 03:38 PM	#10
CrackerJack Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 4,925	Re: John Allen stepping down It's about time. It's too bad he can't take the cookie cutter, tacky GABP with him.

11-13-2007, 03:38 PM	#11
RedEye Ojo Rojo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moving to Atlanta in July Posts: 4,430	Re: John Allen stepping down Maybe Allen's position won't be replaced... but his services will? Ahem Jocketty for Reds president? Ahem __________________ "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing milkbone underwear." - Norm (George Wendt), Cheers

11-13-2007, 03:42 PM	#12
TeamCasey Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: TeamBoone's Attic Posts: 12,317	Re: John Allen stepping down

11-13-2007, 03:44 PM	#13
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,123	Re: John Allen stepping down Welcome back Barry Larkin? __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

11-13-2007, 03:45 PM	#14
15fan Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,465	Re: John Allen stepping down Bowden loves ex-Reds. You think he's called Allen to see if JA is interested in moving to DC? Edit:

11-13-2007, 03:46 PM	#15
bucksfan2 Waitin til next year Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 9,619	Re: John Allen stepping down Its about time. This guy was nothing besides horriable when he was making baseball decisions.

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