Another Trade Deadline, another year, the Cincinnati Reds find themselves between a rock and a hard place.A young core that would have any fanbase excited about their future, but also an inconsistency to keep great players in their organization, and a lack of talent to look forward to. Unfortunately, this has become the status quo for the Reds for as far back as we can remember.The Reds' history at the trade deadline has made for some entirely interesting moves, both good and bad. We decided to do a deep dive into some of these moves to discuss how they played out for the team.2000: Denny Neagle to the New York YankeesOct 25, 2000; New York, NY, USA; Denny Neagle pitches during the first inning of the fourth game of the World Series at Shea Stadium in New York. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK | USA TODAY SportsFresh off the 1999 season, the Cincinnati Reds had a busy offseason heading into 2000, including pulling off one of the biggest trades in franchise history, bringing Ken Griffey Jr. back to Cincinnati. The Reds received Denny Neagle in a trade before the 1999 season from the Atlanta Braves, and he quickly became one of the top pitchers in the Reds' rotation. At the 2000 deadline, the Reds moved Neagle for Michigan Wolverines and future Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Henson, Brian Reith, Jackson Melian, and Ed Yarnall. Neagle went on to win the 2000 World Series with the Yankees, while Reith was the only player the Reds received that ever played in the big leagues for Cincinnati left much to be desired.2003: Aaron Harang for Jose GuillenJune 13 ,2008. Reds pitcher Aaron Harang delivers against the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe early 2000's were a dark time for the Reds, but getting Harang was one of the few bright spots. The Reds traded Jose Guillen to the then-Oakland Athletics for Aaron Harang, Joe Valentin, and Jeff Bruksch. Harang went on to become the Reds' ace and a Reds Hall of Famer, including finishing fourth in the NL Cy Young voting in 2007, putting up a 6 bWAR season. Guillen went on to bounce around the Majors, though, putting up solid numbers throughout his career.2003: Aaron Boone to the YankeesFeb 23, 2019; Fort Myers, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) is interviewed by the media prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY SportsAaron (bleepin) Boone. One of the most famous lines said by Boston Red Sox fans after Boone hit the walk-off homer in the 2003 ALCS to send the Yankees to the World Series. The Reds moved Boone on the same deadline they received Harang from the A's for Brandon Claussen and Charlie Manning. This was Boone's lone All-Star season after having a career-altering injury that became one of the biggest what-if moments in MLB history. Claussen went on to pitch three seasons for the Reds, including a decent 2005 season where he threw 166 innings.2006: A Mega Deal with the NationalsSept 5, 2007; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Austin Kearns (25) singles to left center in the first inning against the Florida Marlins at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © James Lang | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIn 2006, the Reds made a big trade with the Washington Nationals, sending out Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez, and Ryan Wagner in return; they received Bill Bray, Gary Majewski, Daryl Thompson, Royce Clayton, and Brendan Harris. Kearns, once viewed as the Reds' future great outfielders along with Griffey Jr and Adam Dunn, started the Reds' pivot into a new direction. Bray ended up being a big part of the Reds' bullpen in the 2010 season when the team won the NL Central and made their first playoff appearance since 1995.2008: The Reds send Ken Griffey Jr. to the White SoxAugust 9, 2001: Cincinnati Red Ken Griffey Jr. pumps his fist as he watches his 450th career home run sail across the outfield fence in the second inning at Cinergy Field. Home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi, and Giants catcher Edwards Guzman look on. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectIn 2008, the Reds' youth movement began. With players like Brandon Phillips, Jay Bruce, and Joey Votto all becoming mainstays on the big league roster, the Reds decided to move on from Ken Griffey Jr. Just a few weeks before the trade, Griffey hit his 600th career homer in Miami vs the Marlins. Though his Reds career is riddled with injury, there's no denying the excitement Griffey brought to Reds baseball in his eight seasons. The Reds received Nick Masset in the deal from the White Sox, who went on to pitch for Cincinnati for four seasons, including the 2010 NL Central championship season, where he had his best season. A few weeks later, the Reds traded Adam Dunn to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Micah Owings.2009: The Reds begin their new eraAPRIL 7, 2011: Scott Rolen watches his home run in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros.