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NL Central Links: Travis Wood, the Astros Move and More!

Been a while since I filled you in on a few blurbs from our FanSided cohorts. I find it interesting (to say the least) that we can find out a lot about the other teams within the division by read a post…Read More

2012 NL Central Sneak Peek: Chicago Cubs

Call the Cubs what you want, but with the numerous moves the Chicago Cubs made during the off-season, one thing is for certain: the Cubs will strive for a better team from 2012 going forward. The most…Read More

Ranking the NLC – Starting Staff: Brewers #1

I took a different approach versus the rankings of the position players. Why? There are variable reasons, but the most prominent is that there is not a clear way to signify what each team’s starting…Read More

Ranking the NLC Closers: Axford, Madson, Hanrahan Hover Above Others

Over the past few years, the position of closer has come under a little scrutiny only because some believe the position is overvalued when it comes to the all mighty dollar. Sabermetrics has somewhat changed…Read More

Ranking the NLC Catchers: Molina Leads Group

I believe there can be little argument with the title as Yadier Molina is the top guy in the division, if not all of baseball. Yes, he’s a thorn in the side of the Reds and their fans, and he’s…Read More

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Ranking the NLC Right Fielders: Jay Bruce Leads List

I know what you might be thinking. He’s pulling his Reds bias. I’m sure I’ll read or…Read More

Ranking the NLC Center Fielders: McCutchen Leads the Way

Ever have one of those things that you continually switch things around only to find you’re back…Read More

The Game of Numbers: Evaluating the NL Central

After reading Tyler Grote’s post this morningwhere he examined the reasons why the Reds were baffled…Read More

Ranking the NLC Left Fielders: Ryan Braun, Matt Holliday Lead Field

Say all you want about Ryan Braun and his potential 50 game suspension for elevated levels of synthetic…Read More

Ranking the NLC Shortstops: Starlin Castro a Cut Above the Others

There’s no question who sits atop the heap when it comes to the shortstops of the National League…Read More

Ranking NLC Third Baseman: David Freese or Aramis Ramirez?

Well, this isn’t only a look at Freese and Ramirez…as you probably know by now. Continuing…Read More

Ranking the NL Central Managers: Sveum, Baker, Mills, Roenicke, Hurdle, Matheny

Managers get too much credit when a team does well and too much blame when his team struggles. It’s…Read More

NL Central Links: Prince, Astros, Cubs Outfield, Pirates Pitching and Oswalt

Keep your fiends closer and your enemies closer. I think I’ve heard that somewhere… That’s…Read More

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…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…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

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

Hot Stove is Cooking: Is There Fire Behind All That Smoke?

Watching my Twitter feed today is amusing if inconclusive.  I thought I would share my thoughts about…Read More

Reds on the Web: 11/26/11

With the Thanksgiving holiday, you would think that Reds info on these interwebs would be a little sparse.…Read More

Quality Relief in the National League Central Division

The NL Central review is complete, the numbers are recorded, and it is time to make sense of the 2011…Read More