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Ludwick and Mesoraco on Different Sides of Spectrum

You hear it a lot – spring training stats don’t mean squat. True on most fronts, but there can be a case where they do matter, say in position battles. But that’s not where I’m…Read More

Cincinnati Reds: Pre-season Prognostications For 2013

Each year on the second day of February, a ground hog in Pennsylvania lifts his tired head out of his hole long enough to let the people know how much winter is left. Keeping that same tradition, I make…Read More

Reds in 2013: Ryan Ludwick

One of very few questions surrounding the Reds and 2013: Would Ryan Ludwick return? The bullpen was still in tact aside from the proposed move of Aroldis Chapman to the starting rotation from his 2012…Read More

Joey Votto Searching for Help Post Ludwick Signing

I’m writing to a bunch of Reds fans, so I’m confident I’ll receive little to none opposition when I say that Joey Votto is the best pure-hitter in baseball. That truth must be universal…Read More

Reds Sign Free Agent Ludwick to a Two Year Contract

The Cincinnati Reds and General Manager Walt Jocketty have sealed the deal with left field free agent Ryan Ludwick and he will return to the Reds for two more years in the sun.  Late yesterday afternoon…Read More

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Ludwick Still Talking with Reds

A couple of hours ago, John Fay revealed that left fielder Ryan Ludwick and the Cincinnati Reds “continue…Read More

Reds’ Offseason: The Possibility of a Lukewarm Offseason

The Reds finally took a dip into the free agent well this winter! And they scooped up a shiny new…Emmanuel…Read More

Reviving Offense Key to Reds Postseason Chances

Contrary to nearly every Reds season in the prior decade, this most successful 2012 version has a formula…Read More

Is Ryan Ludwick the NL Comeback Player of the Year?

We’ve given our “thumbs up” for Reds garnering Rookie of the Year (Todd Frazier) and…Read More

Three Notes from a Weekend at Wrigley

Being a Chicago resident, I cherish the few times a year when I can walk down the street from my apartment…Read More

Sunday Funnies: Hackers, Knowing the Roster, Old Men

What a way to begin this week’s edition of the Sunday Funnies because this is funny. Hacked! Apparently,…Read More

Can Ryan Ludwick Liberate Brandon Phillips?

Though most folks are happy with the acquisition of Jonathan Broxton, a lot of people are disappointed…Read More

Reds on a Run

Right now, is there a hotter team in baseball than the Cincinnati Reds? Um, no. Take a look at these… Last…Read More

Adversity Beckons the Cincinnati Reds

I look back to July 16th, listening to Marty on my MLB.com audio feed when an announcement was broadcast…Read More

Heisey, Ludwick Both Finding Their Stroke

Two weeks ago, on May 13, the Reds hosted the Washington Nationals on Mother’s Day, trying to avoid…Read More

Tweaking the Cincinnati Reds Lineup

The 30 days have seen the Cincinnati Reds creep closer to the division leading St. Louis Cardinals out…Read More

Cincinnati Reds: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

After twenty-four games, the Reds are 15% of the way through the 2012 season.  After a rough start,…Read More

As the Reds Head Into May

As April is clearly in the rear view mirror, there a few concerns about the Reds as we head into May.…Read More

Reds Road Trip Wrap

Nice to be back home. I didn’t take the tour of DC, St. Louis and the Windy City. Would’ve…Read More

Reds Woes Through 10 Phlegmatic – Gaping Black Hole in 4 Spot is Not

The Reds have played three series so far in their 2012 campaign.  They’ll play about 50 more. In…Read More