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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

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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