2013 Reds Season Preview: The ‘Pen
I doubt anyone would question that one reason for the Reds success in winning the NL Central in 2012 was largely due to the pitching staff. The starting staff received its share of accolades and so did…Read More
What’s Up in the NL Central: 3/27/13
In today’s whirlwind tour around the NLC, you might define three of the four stories as either “Really?” or “Seriously?”. Once you get to those, you’ll understand. Neither…Read More
Who will be cut, Jason Donald or Cesar Izturis? How about Xavier Paul?
With the debate about the 2013 pitching status of closer Aroldis Chapman mercifully put to rest, to the tempest of some, the focus now moves to other positions. Devin Mesoraco has earned his spot on the…Read More
2013 Reds Preview: Starting Rotation
When I think of the starting rotation we’re about to see for your Cincinnati Reds, this phrase comes to mind: “Second verse, same as the first.” In this case, that could be a good thing,…Read More
What’s Up in the NL Central: 3/26/13
Here’s a few things that caught my eye as I was reading up on our NLC rivals… Chicago Cubs What is it about Edwin Jackson that makes teams want him so much? Could it be his durability? He…Read More
2013 Cincinnati Reds Outfield Preview
The biggest change made by the Reds in the off-season concerned the outfield. Center-field to be more…Read More
What’s Up in the NL Central
It’s nice to browse through blogs of teams that are in the NL Central. You can get some great…Read More
2013 Cincinnati Reds Preview: The Infield
Well, ladies and gentlemen, we are officially inside the one week mark. In 7 long, drawn out days, our…Read More
Daugherty: Chapman to ‘Pen
Well, seems like the “controversy” over where the Reds should have Aroldis Chapman is, for…Read More
Baker and Chapman: Who is Covering for Whom?
Decision day will need to happen sooner than later. The Enquirer’s C.Trent thinks it could happen…Read More
Former Starter-Closer John Smoltz Agrees with Aroldis Chapman Closing
If you were going to have a life-changing operation from whom would you seek counsel? Would it be a friend,…Read More
And Then There Were Thirty-Seven
As the Cincinnati Reds continue to trim their spring squad to an eventual twenty-five player roster,…Read More
Choo Continues to Nurse Sore Back
The biggest prize for the Reds this past offseason has performed well so far this spring. As Mark Sheldon…Read More
Why Logan Ondrusek Should Not be in the Reds’ Bullpen in 2013
Logan Ondrusek is not a good pitcher. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful…Read More
Aroldis Chapman Prefers Closing
The only hardened debate within the Cincinnati Reds portion of the Goodyear complex this spring has…Read More
Why Xavier Paul Should be on the Reds’ 25 Man Roster in 2013
Last July, when the Reds signed Xavier Paul to a minor league deal after he was released from the Nationals,…Read More
Spring Flings: 2013 Cincinnati Reds Edition
It happens every spring. Many towns and colleges have an event called a “Spring Fling”. It…Read More
Making the Case for Devin Mesoraco
By all accounts, the rookie season of touted catcher Devin Mesoraco was anything but smooth. We had…Read More
The Argument for Mike Leake
Mike Leake is an average Major League starting pitcher. He has a pretty high ceiling, or at least “used…Read More
Round of Cuts Has Reds With 44 in Big League Camp
Yesterday saw the Cincinnati Reds trim a dozen players from their big league camp. There are now 44 players…Read More





















