Drew Hayes

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And Then There Were Thirty-Seven

As the Cincinnati Reds continue to trim their spring squad to an eventual twenty-five player roster, two more prospects were reassigned Tuesday afternoon to minor league camp. Outfielder Billy Hamilton…Read More

Hayes Refining Game for AFL’s Javelinas

In the 2006 amateur draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Drew Hayes in the 29th round. Hayes had other ideas and decided to attend Vanderbilt University. While he was in Nashville, Hayes was a teammate…Read More

Ten Reds Prospects I Love

Over the past few months media forums throughout the baseball world offer up list counting down the top 10 or 20 prospects in each organization.  Most of these lists bear caveats indicating the writer…Read More

The Bob Forsch Legacy

The news broke today that veteran Cardinals starting pitcher Bob Forsch died yesterday of an aneurysm in his upper chest.  Given the regard I hold that generation of ballplayers this news came as an unpleasant…Read More

Dragon Tales: National Recognition for Hometown Heroes

The season has faded away now and the process for players of rejuvenating the body and spirit before summer fades into the 2012 season and more fun in the sun.  Congratulations are in order for the Quad…Read More

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Dragon Tales: The Red Carpet

The season is now but a memory.  Disappointment after the shocking losses in Lansing have mellowed into…Read More

Gloom, Despair and Agony

 Listening to the Reds game tonight has reminded me of an old show I watched with my dad when I was…Read More

Dragon Tales: Playoff Bound

  Yesterday marked a historic first for the Dayton Dragons.  Never before in the Dragons 12 year…Read More

Dragon Tales: Fifteen Games

The Dayton Dragons have reached crunch time.  Days off are past, not it is just a sprint to the finish. …Read More

Dragon Tales: Dragon of the Week July 31-August 6

I noticed today as I set down to my computer to right about yesterdays scintillating Dragons double header…Read More

Dragon Tales: Dragons Triumphant

The Dayton Dragons faced off against the Bowling Green (Ky.) Hot Rods last Saturday night and I had the…Read More