Scott Boyken

Scott Boyken

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All-Time Lists

Top 5 home runs in Cincinnati Reds history

by Scott Boyken
Over the course of 150 years of professional baseball, the Cincinnati Reds have had their share of memorable home runs.  Let's recap the five most...
History

The Nasty Boys of 1990 were ahead of their time

by Scott Boyken
Long before "bullpening" and "shortening the game" became fashionable terms, the 1990 Cincinnati Reds deployed a triumvirate of late-inning arms to a...
Analysis

Nick Senzel is the best option in center field Opening Day

by Scott Boyken
Despite an offseason of injuries, trade rumors and the acquisition of two new outfielders, Nick Senzel remains, far and away, the Cincinnati Reds...
Analysis

Reds fans should be patient with newcomer Shogo Akiyama

by Scott Boyken
As Shogo Akiyama makes his MLB debut this season with the Cincinnati Reds, what can one reasonably expect from the left-handed hitting...
Editorials

Tony Fernandez soared for the Cincinnati Reds in 1994

by Scott Boyken
Toronto Blue Jays great, Tony Fernandez, a key member of the 1994 Cincinnati Reds club that finished in first place, passed away on Sunday. The...
Analysis

Reds shortstop Freddy Galvis is better than you think

by Scott Boyken
While most Cincinnati Reds fans were dazzled by the defensive exploits of José Iglesias, Freddy Galvis is quite the defensive shortstop as...
Analysis

Nick Castellanos should hit second in the Reds batting order

by Scott Boyken
The latest free agent to join the 2020 edition of the Cincinnati Reds is slugger Nick Castellanos. It's now manager David Bell's task to utilize his...
Analysis

Former Reds outfielder Vada Pinson belongs in Cooperstown

by Scott Boyken
A closer examination of Vada Pinson's career reveals the former Cincinnati Reds centerfielder is worthy of being immortalized in Cooperstown. He has...
Analysis

Wade Miley was the best left-handed option for the Reds

by Scott Boyken
Teams have been desperate for left-handed pitching this offseason. However, the Cincinnati Reds may have made the best deal acquiring Wade...
Analysis

Jesse Winker is a valuable trade chip for the Reds

by Scott Boyken
As the Winter Meetings approach the home stretch, the Cincinnati Reds have yet to make a move. While most Reds fans have focused on free agency, a...
Analysis

Reviewing the key trades during the Cincinnati Reds rebuild

by Scott Boyken
Following the 2014 season, the Cincinnati Reds organization was in a precarious position. Rebuild or retool? Unfortunately, the reluctance to...
Analysis

Jackie Bradley Jr. is not the answer for the Cincinnati Reds

by Scott Boyken
As the Cincinnati Reds look to upgrade the center field position this offseason, one player they should steer clear of is Boston's Jackie Bradley...
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