DL Dimming Reds' Hopes

When the Braves swept the Reds this week, they took a 3 1/2-gamelead in the West, their biggest since Aug. 21, 1983.

If they wanted, the sinking Reds could have a built-in excusefor their troubles. They have used the disabled list 11 times,including first baseman Hal Morris twice.

They have had every position on the DL, with the exception ofsecond base.

On the other hand, the Braves have used the DL only five timesand none have been crucial - Tommy Gregg, Jeff Treadway, MikeBielecki, Marvin Freeman and David Justice.

"Hey, listen, we're fine," manager Lou Piniella said. "Our guysare going to go out and play and keep dogging this team. Stay …