Archive for February, 2011

Reds and Brandon Phillips talking extension?

Containing the NL MVP and Gold Glovers at second and third, the 2010 Reds infield provided the bedrock for the successful run of last season. The 2011 iteration of the group should be no different. Returning all but one starter around the horn, the infield should pick up where it left off last season with Joey Votto anchoring a dangerous offensive lineup and Scott Rolen and Brandon Phillips turning stellar defensive plays. I will do this preview by position, starting at the first base spot and working around to catcher. Any and all players who could potentially play on the [...]

Sure it’s only spring training, but the Reds pulled out a come from behind win. A sight that was plentiful in 2010.

Sunday links just before the first spring training game.

Could Edinson Volquez miss his Opening Day due to visa issues? Maybe…

A few links and a few thoughts from around the NL Central universe.

Reason #6 to be excited about the Reds in 2011

The All NL Central Team pitchers are announced.

Funny how when you read words, you interpret them differently. This is one of those instances.

A couple of interesting tidbits hit my reader: Adam Wainwright and Zack Greinke.

More on Edinson Volquez being named the 2011 Opening Day starter.

Today, Reds skipper Dusty Baker tabbed Edinson Volquez as the Opening Day starter against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 31. I kind of thought it might go the way of Johnny Cueto. And I know that Bronson Arroyo has said he would take the ball if asked. Never came down to that. I have zero issue with Dusty’s decision. Not like that matters, but selecting Volquez is almost the same as picking Cueto. That’s who I was looking to put my money on. They’re almost the same style of pitcher. There’s a difference or two, but pretty much the same. [...]