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Bring on the bags: Reds OK fans' right to express even 'sell the team' sentiment

In March, they protested outside the stadium.

In early April, they funded a billboard.

This past weekend, unhappy Cincinnati Reds fans brought their message into Great American Ball Park, wearing T-shirts, holding signs, dropping grocery bags over their heads and even flying a banner over the stadium calling for owner Bob Castellini to sell the team.

In at least three cases, the Reds gave fans a choice: drop your signage or leave the stadium.

On Monday, the team stood down.

"This was a mistake on our part," said Tim O'Connell, vice president of facilities and operations.