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Cincinnati Reds Immemorial: End of the Year Edition

The end of the year always bring about a lot of reflection and resolution. Since this spot is always a look back in Cincinnati Reds history, this post will focus only on the reflections from 2011. When…Read More

Looking to 2012: Bronson Arroyo

I think the following is a correct statement… During the 2011 season, no single pitcher drew more ire from Reds fans than Bronson Arroyo. I’m sure some might say the now departed Edinson …Read More

Looking to 2012: Mat Latos

A lot was made of the deal which brought Mat Latos to the Cincinnati Reds. Cincy did give up prized prospects Yonder Alonso, Yasmani Grandal and Brad Boxberger to go along with Edinson Volquez, but…Read More

Looking to 2012: Johnny Cueto

A little over a month ago, I noticed that FanGraphs.com had included the Bill James projections for the 2012 season. When I first see these, I gloss over them quickly and barely give thought to them. I…Read More

Sean Marshall By the Numbers: A Quality Appearance Ratio Evaluation

Across Reds Country, fans are preparing to celebrate the season.  In my home, presents are around the Christmas tree, visions of sugarplums are dancing in my children’s heads, and I am scratching…Read More

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What’s Next? Who’s Next?

Two trades have provoked much criticism and conversation among the Reds fanbase. Some like the two deals…Read More

Torreyes, Sappelt finalize Marshall-for-Wood Trade

Walt Jocketty, general manager of the Cincinnati Reds, is known as a crafty wheeler and dealer who makes…Read More

Poll: Your Thoughts on Walt’s Deals

Over the past week, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty seems to have shaken the tree to awaken Reds fans.…Read More

Welcome Sean Marshall with Arms Wide Open. Trust me.

A trade has been conditionally accepted that would save Sean Marshall from the Cubs and sentence Travis…Read More

Reds, Cubs near deal to exchange Marshall for Wood

Starting as a season of inactivity among baseball operations at Great American Ballpark and a large helping…Read More

Tremendous or Tragic?: Dealing Dickerson

One aspect of Walt Jocketty’s time in Cincinnati has been littered with his penchant for bringing in former Cardinals into the Reds fold. This trade was no different. It was meant with stern resistence;…Read More

Volquez Out. Latos In. A Closer Look.

In 2011, Reds starting pitchers went a combined 50-54 with a 4.47 ERA.  They finished third in the NL Central.  The off-season mission: sending out an SOS–starting pitching, please. I think the…Read More

Cincinnati Reds Immemorial: The Gift of Legend Edition

With Christmas less than a week away, people are scrambling to find and buy last minutes gifts or they’re working late in the night to try to put just the right amount of finishing touches on a homemade…Read More

The Questions After the Latos Deal

The analysis of the Mat Latos trade is endless. Some feel the Reds were fleeced. Ex-Red GM Jim Bowden has so much as said it’s the equivalent to the Herschel Walker deal between the Minnesota Vikings…Read More

Free Agent Frenzy…Or Not?

Thought I would take a small break from the trade analysis and talk a bit about something else: free agents. There is a view that free agents aren’t readily willing to come to Cincinnati. If I’m…Read More

Walt Jocketty Makes His Move, Mat Latos joins the Cincinnati Reds Rotation

The Cincinnati Reds have finally embraced the off season and made a move.  Bloggers and Tweeters alike will give this subject intense coverage but like all trades, you cannot evaluate them until current…Read More

Tremendous or Tragic? ‘Clutch Man Monie’

Sometimes, you just gotta tip your cap. This is one of those times. On December 9, 2008, Walt Jocketty made arguably his best trade since being named the General Manager of the Reds. At the time, it might…Read More

BRM Podcast is Up!

The lastest Blog Red Machine podcast is now up on Podomatic! I review the (lack of) activity from the Winter Meetings plus I issue a warning to Reds fans. Just becareful of your tweets… You can check…Read More

Help Wanted: Closer Needed

The Free Agent season has settled into a trickle now after the deluge of news during the Winter Meetings in Dallas but numerous questions remain.  Will the Reds make any moves this off season?  Who will…Read More

Tremendous or Tragic? Dealing ‘The Kid’

The date: July 31, 2008. It may have been a small case of the end to justify the means. It was also the first big trade made by Walt Jocketty after being names Reds general manager. This was the day Walt…Read More

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