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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 Votto has just 2 hits.  Free agent aquisition Ryan Ludwick has just one.  The Reds picked up…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

A Day in the Life at Surprise, Arizona – Reds Spring Training Recap

I have avoided during game recaps the last couple of weeks because I don’t want to overreact either positively or negatively.  I must break my silence today after listening to a mundane game with…Read More

2012 Reds Roster Ramble: The Infield

You’ve undoubtedly read numerous posts, articles, etc., about what could be the Reds Opening Day roster and those that author such. I won’t hone in on a particular position, but an “area”:…Read More

Final Four Tale of the Tape: Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Edition

The Final Four teams in the National Collegiate Athletic Association annual basketball tournament have been decided on the court.  I am not particularly a fan of basketball but the tournament format…Read More

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2012 Reds Spring Training: Quick Hits

Some of our everyday readers may remember former staff writer Justin Hamilton. Justin is currently in…Read More

2012 NL Central Sneak Peek: Cincinnati Reds

Well, we’re at the end of the sneak peeks, and what better way to finish the deal than peeking…Read More

Reds’ Spring Training Opener Ends in a 6-6 Tie

The Reds kicked off Cactus League action today against the Cleveland Indians.  The Reds will play six…Read More

The Margins

Spring fever is upon us despite the mangy rodent from Punxsutawney, PA and his silly shadow.  The Reds…Read More

Ranking NLC Third Baseman: David Freese or Aramis Ramirez?

Well, this isn’t only a look at Freese and Ramirez…as you probably know by now. Continuing…Read More

Keys To Reds Success in 2012

The 2010 Reds Club won the Central Division, making the playoffs for the first time since 1995. They…Read More

Looking to 2012: Scott Rolen

Want a somewhat logical explanation for the Reds 2011 season? How about the absence of Scott Rolen.…Read More

Out in Left Field

 The Reds defensive lineup is pretty well set this year and the Reds offensive is effective across the…Read More

One Fan’s Resolve Concerning the Cincinnati Reds

It is 5 hours till midnight on the New Years Eve 2011.  A disappointing year is complete and bright…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

Position Review: Third Base

Ya got me. I couldn’t even come close to thinking of something even the slightest bit catchy to…Read More

Reds Payroll Future

First things first…I would like to extend a congratulations to Dontrelle Willis for getting his…Read More

The First 500: Part Two

On May 31st I wrote a blog post talking about the first 500 games that a player plays telling a story…Read More

POLL: What do Reds Fans Want?

So many decisions and so many crucial moves will have to be made this offseason for the Reds. I go back…Read More