Negron went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox. Negron seems to have emerged as the Reds' top second baseman in place of Brandon Phillips, beating out an uninteresting group of contenders that also includes Skip Schumaker and Ramon Santiago. Negron has flashed some light power and speed with three homers and two stolen bases in 20 games with the Reds, but his modest minor league resume suggests that might be the extent of his upside.