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The Utility Player: Awards, Bracelets, Innings, More

Unless you’ve become a Reds fan within the past month, one thing you’ve had to contend with in being a Reds fan is that the national spotlight usually doesn’t shine on Cincinnati. It’s…Read More

The Utility Player: Starters, Bowlers, Late B-Day Wishes

This time of the year produces much rumor and conjecture. This will not be one of those posts…except for the very end and that will be minimal. After all, it is The Utility Player and we’re…Read More

2012 All Star Ballots Are In And The Losers Are…The Voters: Part 2 The National League

The American League evaluation is complete so it is time to move over to the National League.  The air is crisp here, the stench of the Designated Hitter a distant memory.  The National League is on…Read More

This All-Star Stuff is Frivolous

Seriously? Are we resorting to Twitter fights over this? It’s one stinkin’ baseball game that’s an exhibition for cryin’ out loud. Let’s talk about real games. But first… Look,…Read More

Arroyo Flips a Near No-No

The Reds pitcher least likely to throw a no-hitter came within five outs of blanking the Milwaukee Brewers at GAB Tuesday evening.  That’s not a knock on Bronson Arroyo.  He just doesn’t…Read More

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Reds Complete Sweep of Tribe

When this past Monday morning rolled around, there was one prevailing question concerning the Cincinnati…Read More

Which Reds Will Make the NL All-Star Team?

With just under a month left until the All-Star Game, let’s take a look at who may be representing…Read More

All Quiet on the Reds Front? Not Exactly

If your reading this title and thinking this is about a trade rumor, then I’ll disappoint you this…Read More

Can Devin Mesoraco Lead the Cincinnati Reds to Victory?

The Cincinnati Reds and Devin Mesoraco have a problem.  The Reds have a rookie catcher who needs playing…Read More

Houston, We Have An Opportunity

As April winds to a close and May quickly approaches, the Reds have a golden opportunity to capitalize…Read More

Reds Take Final Game of Series, 4-3

You’ll take ‘em however you get ‘em. It may not have been the prettiest game of the…Read More

Reds Do What They Said Could Not Be Done

Walt Jocketty and the Cincinnati Reds do what they said couldn’t be done.  With the signed contract…Read More

Answered Prayers: Reds Take the First Series of 2012

It is easy to sit back and critique the Reds so far in 2012.  The numbers don’t lie do they?  Joey…Read More

Possible Brandon Phillips Extension and Other Things I Learned on Reds Opening Day

These are a few things I learned on Opening Day: The Reds are close to a deal that would extend Brandon…Read More

Getting to Know the Reds Opening Day Opponent: Miami Marlins

Opening Day is here! Start the parade! Grab your hot dog and beverage of choice! Wear your Reds shirt…Read More

2012 Reds Roster Ramble: The Starters

Remember yesterday’s post where I stated that the position that has “created” a big…Read More

How to Craft a Roster: The Value of @DatDudeBP

I wrote a blog a couple of days ago reviewing the performance of the Reds starters over the past week.…Read More

Cincinnati Reds Rotation Showing Signs of Life

Monday afternoon marked a milestone for the Cincinnati Reds.  For the first time this season the Reds…Read More

It’s Just Spring Training

The Spring Training campaign is two weeks along and we are faced with the rationalizations that naturally…Read More

Reds Polls: Janish, Chapman, Opening Day and Left Field

As I began to wonder off into an alternate reality where baseball season was about to begin, I woke up…Read More