REDSA look back at Mariano Duncan's time with the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati EnquirerMAY 25, 1991: Losing Effort: Mariano Duncan threw for a double play, but the Dodgers won, 8-1. Duncan throws over Stan Javier of the Dodgers during a sixth inning double play Saturday, 5/25/91, at Riverfront Stadium. The Enquirer/Kevin J. Miyazaki scanned July 22, 2011Kevin J. MiyazakiJULY 20, 1989: Reds general manager Murray Cook, right, greets new acquisition Mariano Duncan in the clubhouse just after Duncan arrived for Wednesday night's game at Riverfront Stadium. Duncan, acquired Tuesday with Tim Leary from the Dodgers for Kal Daniels and Lenny Harris, got an immediate start for the Reds at shortstop in place of the injured Barry Larkin. The Enquirer/Jim CallawayJim CallawayAPRIL 21, 1990: Cincinnati's Mariano Duncan slides safely into home in the sixth inning Saturday, 4/21/90. Duncan scored on a single by Ken Griffey. The Enquirer/Mary Annette Pember scanned July 22, 2011Mary Annette PemberSEPTEMBER 27, 1990: The victorious Reds, left by second baseman Mariano Duncan celebrate with one another as they each hold up tow fingers in reference to the magic number, now down to two, following their victory over the Braves. The Enquirer/Joanne Rim scanned July 22, 2011Joanne RimSEPTEMBER 20, 1990: Besides fielding this high hopper cleanly, Mariano Duncan homered and drove in two runs Saturday. The Enquirer/Gary LandersGary LandersOCTOBER 2, 1990: Reds Barry Larkin and Mariano Duncan record a rap song Monday, 10/1/90, on staying in school and avoiding drugs. The Enquirer/Michael E. KeatingMichael KeatingOCTOBER 4, 1990: R.J. Reynolds and Mariano Duncan play around at batting practice before the Reds/Pirates playoff game at Riverfront Stadium Thursday night. The Enquirer/Gary LandersGary LandersOCTOBER 4, 1990: Bobby Bonilla and Mariano Duncan joke with each other during practice before Thursday night's Reds/Pirates playoff game at Riverfront Stadium. The Enquirer/Jim CallawayJim CallawayOCTOBER 5, 1990: Cincinnati's Duncan has previous playoff experience. The Enquirer/Joanne Rim FROM A FRIDAY OCTOBER 5, 1990 ARTICLE: Duncan In Second NLCS: This is Mariano Duncan's second NLCS, too. He was the Dodgers' 22-year-old shortstop when they were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 NLCS.Joanne RimOCTOBER 14, 1990: Reds Catcher Joe Oliver and infielder Mariano Duncan laugh and dance around as they attend practice Sunday, 10/14/90, afternoon at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. The Enquirer/Glenn Hartong scanned March 3, 2011Glenn Hartong1991: Reds second baseman Mariano Duncan lunges for a grounder off the bat of Jose Uribe in the fourth inning. Duncan threw in time to get the force out at first base. The Enquirer/Jim Callaway scanned April 22, 2011Jim CallawayMAY 27, 1991: Mariano Duncan lays down a sacrifice bunt to advance Chris Sabo to second, but the third baseman didn't score. The Enquirer/Ernest ColemanErnest ColemanAUGUST 8, 1991: The Reds' Mariano Duncan is tended by trainer Larry Starr after Duncan was forced to leave the game with a pulled muscle in his rib cage in the first inning of Wednesday's game. Photo credit: Tony Tribble for The EnquirerTony TribbleSEPTEMBER 13, 1991: Mariano Duncan acknowledges the crowd after hitting his second home run Thursday afternoon. The Enquirer/Gary Landers FROM A FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 1991 ARTICLE BY ROB PARKER, THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER: With each base hit, each fine play and every position he plays, Mariano Duncan is making it hard for the Reds to say adios to the free agent after this season. All along Duncan has contended that he doesn't want to leave Cincinnati. He'll stay if promised he would be a regular. The reserve infielder/outfielder has shown his value time and time again.Gary Landers- -Cincinnati Reds' Mariano Duncan (77) is congratulated by third base coach Ray Knight after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1995, against the St. Louis Cardinals in Cincinnati. The Reds won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Kohl)AP Photo/David Kohlemailed handout photo for SPORTS - SAVED OCTOBER 31, 2012: PHOTO CREDIT: CINCINNATI REDS Mariano Duncan pours champagne on a teammate during the 1995 NL Division Series victory celebration. photo credit: Cincinnati RedsProvided/Cincinnati Reds2005.11.5 1990REDS SPORTS: Mariano Duncan, former Cincinnati Reds baseball player, laughs while signing autographs at a card, memorabilia and autograph show, which was part of a reunion event of the 1990 World Series champions at the Blue Ash Recreation Center. Saturday November 5, 2005. The Cincinnati Enquirer / Brandi Stafford .bs.Brandi Stafford