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The Margins

Spring fever is upon us despite the mangy rodent from Punxsutawney, PA and his silly shadow.  The Reds roster is taking shape but who will wind up in town...
John Heitz|Feb 21, 2012

Reflections on Spring Training

I have been to the Super Bowl. I have been to the NLCS.  I have been to major college football and college basketball games. For my money, none of those e...
Justin Suer|Feb 20, 2012

Reds Spring Training 2012: Roster Outlook

So pitchers and catchers are in Goodyear. With that will begin the countless number of articles and posts attempting to project what the 25-man roster will...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 20, 2012

Tomko Back; Reliving the Trade for Junior

With yesterday's word of the Reds signing Brett Tomko to a minor league deal, you can't help but think about the big trade between the Reds and the Seattle...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 18, 2012

Ranking the NLC – Starting Staff: Brewers #1

I took a different approach versus the rankings of the position players. Why? There are variable reasons, but the most prominent is that there is not a cle...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 17, 2012

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 manager Walt Jocketty sought to upgrade the bullpen ...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 15, 2012

The Science of Hitting II: Brandon Phillips and Drew Stubbs

Last week, I introduced a series of blogs named after the 1971 Ted Williams book, The Science of Hitting.  The Science of Hitting was one of the first ins...
Justin Suer|Feb 12, 2012

Ranking the NLC Closers: Axford, Madson, Hanrahan Hover Above Others

Over the past few years, the position of closer has come under a little scrutiny only because some believe the position is overvalued when it comes to the ...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 12, 2012

Ranking the NLC Catchers: Molina Leads Group

I believe there can be little argument with the title as Yadier Molina is the top guy in the division, if not all of baseball. Yes, he's a thorn in the sid...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 11, 2012

Votto and Phillips: Perfect Complements

The Cincinnati Reds may have the best right side of the infield in baseball. You could make a strong case for the Yankees with Robinson Cano and Mark Teixe...
Matt Gahris|Feb 10, 2012

Ranking the NLC Right Fielders: Jay Bruce Leads List

I know what you might be thinking. He's pulling his Reds bias. I'm sure I'll read or hear at least one voice in that camp. I can add a little fuel to that ...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 10, 2012

Ranking the NLC Center Fielders: McCutchen Leads the Way

Ever have one of those things that you continually switch things around only to find you're back at the first time you laid out your plans? I experienced t...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 9, 2012

The Game of Numbers: Evaluating the NL Central

After reading Tyler Grote's post this morningwhere he examined the reasons why the Reds were baffled by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011, I got to thinking a...
John Heitz|Feb 8, 2012

Would Having Roy Oswalt Be That Bad?

We all know the latest buzz surrounding the Reds involves free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt. The Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Red Sox have al...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 8, 2012

The Pirates Owned Your Reds in 2011. Here’s Why.

Last year was frustrating for a multitude of reasons, but nothing was more frustrating than being dominated by the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Three games again...
Tyler Grote|Feb 8, 2012

Ranking the NLC Left Fielders: Ryan Braun, Matt Holliday Lead Field

Say all you want about Ryan Braun and his potential 50 game suspension for elevated levels of synthetic testosterone and the surroundings of such. He's cle...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 7, 2012

Ranking the NLC Shortstops: Starlin Castro a Cut Above the Others

There's no question who sits atop the heap when it comes to the shortstops of the National League Central. There is, however, a debate that could evolve ov...
Steve Engbloom|Feb 6, 2012

A “Votto” Speculation

I have worked diligently to avoid writing this article.  There is little to be gained by the discussion and one of the best reasons to watch Reds baseball...
John Heitz|Feb 6, 2012

Ten Reds Prospects I Love

Over the past few months media forums throughout the baseball world offer up list counting down the top 10 or 20 prospects in each organization.  Most of ...
John Heitz|Feb 5, 2012

The Science of Hitting: Jay Bruce and Joey Votto

In 1971, The Science of Hitting by Ted Williams was published.  It was one of the first comprehensive "how-to" books on hitting by one of the gr...
Justin Suer|Feb 5, 2012
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