This might give a glimpse into the relationship between Reds shortstop Barry Larkin and Reds chief operating officer John Allen.
When Allen called Larkin's agent, Eric Goldschmidt, to talk about a new contract, he asked whether Larkin needed to remain team captain.
The shortstop said he asked Allen about that Monday when the two met. Allen said it was former general manager Jim Bowden who named Larkin captain, and Allen said he never really understood what that meant.
"He asked what was the role of the captain, and I told him some of the things that I have to go through," Larkin said.
"I think when Jim left, John became empowered, and I think this is a product of John Allen being in power."
