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
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





















