Gotta Love Sam LeCure
As he waved toward the bench, it was clear there was something not right with staff ace Johnny Cueto. He had only thrown six pitches and was attempting to pitch through the pain, but it got to the point…Read More
Champions Rise From Adversity: A NLDS Story
I was mesmerized last night as the saga played out. Before the opening pitch I read tweet after tweet counseling Cincinnati Reds fans to remain positive no matter what. A few commented on the perceived bias…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 extension offered to and accepted by Brandon Phillips they have a baseball team with long term roster…Read More
Easter on the Diamond: The Reds Play Miami in the Opening Series Rubber Match
First let me start this by wishing you all a Happy Resurrection Day. I will be celebrating according to my faith and I hope the rest of you have the same opportunity with your family and in your faith. I…Read More
2012 Reds Roster Ramble: The ‘Pen
The one portion of the Reds roster that has taken the biggest hit has unquestionably been the bullpen. Maybe the only spot, knock on wood. Ryan Madson: Tommy John surgery, out for the season. Nick Masset:…Read More
The Utility Player: a Lefty (or two), LeCure, Looney Lines and More!
Welcome to the debut of The Utility Player, a weekly column to relive, rehash and remember…or maybe…Read More
How Re-Vamped is the Reds Bullpen?
While many Reds fans were relishing the addition of Mat Latos to the Reds starting staff, Reds general…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
Non-Tender Market May Yield Surprises
The Cincinnati Reds have done little throughout the Winter Meetings but the result of this appearance…Read More
12 Games: The One Run Conundrum, Part 1
2010 ended with the Reds atop the National League Central division having completed a 91-71 season. …Read More
A Shopping List for the Winter Meetings
As the Winter Meetings are set to take place in Dallas, many a Reds fan may be waiting (possibly in vain)…Read More
Position Review: The Pen
We’re finally at the end. This will be the last “report card” for the Reds 2011 season. For…Read More
Reds Bullpen When Under Pressure
After posting the results of the Reds bullpen using the Quality Relief formula, I received an astute…Read More
Cincinnati Reds Bullpen in Review: 2011 QAR
The season is now complete, so after spending more time than I expected compiling data, it is time to…Read More
Things We Know: Pitching
Yes, I’m still sulking over 10-1 beatdown the good guys absorbed last evening. While it wasn’t…Read More
Disturbing Direction?
I have pointed this out on more than one occasion, but it bears a mention here. One thing that aided…Read More
Predicting the Second Half of Season for NL Central
So months ago before the season I made my fearless predictions (I don’t know that they are actually…Read More
Pondering Possible Pitching Prosperity
Two weeks ago, I wrote that the Reds’ pitching problems would prevent them from repeating as NL Central…Read More
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
{Cue whistle in background} The road trip is over, the Reds suffered 8 defeats in 10 games dropping from…Read More
Quality Relief in the NL Central
How do you measure the quality of a bullpen? Saves record the ability of a closer to hold a 3 run…Read More








