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Chapman not pitching in Puerto Rico
Chapman not pitching in Puerto Rico Start the overreactor! Apparently he's fine, and is still going to start, but they were worried about how uncontrolled and competitive winter ball is. Seems reasonable, and if nothing else, this allows us to argue ...
Posted: 11/9/2011 3:19 PM
SBNation Awards: NL Cy Young
In one of the closest decisions in recent [SBNation] Cy Young voting, Roy Halladay pulled a 2000 George W. Bush and won the award despite having 1 less first-place vote than runner-up Clayton Kershaw. Many thought Kershaw to be the favorite to win th...
Posted: 11/9/2011 2:09 PM
The Best Names in Cincinnati Reds History, an Informal Primer (1960's)
Maybe you remember this somewhat-beloved and somewhat-ignored series from the last hot stove season. As a way for us to keep our baseball minds warmed up and our senses of irony attuned, I'd like to welcome back the series for a second half. I've got...
Posted: 11/8/2011 7:51 PM
SBNation Awards: Rookies of the Year
Today's SBNation Award is the Rookie of the Year, of which there are two. The winner in the American League is Michael Pineda, who will not be traded for Joey Votto. Pineda gave the Mariners 171 innings this season as a 22 year old, posting a 3.42 FI...
Posted: 11/8/2011 3:00 PM
Red Reposter - No closer to answering the closer question
The Fay takes off his reporter chapeau and dons his GM kippahHe says the breakdown of negotiations with Francisco Cordero could end up being a good thing for the Reds, as the money that was originally offered to him could be offered to Josh Willingha...
Posted: 11/8/2011 12:10 PM
SBNation Awards: AL Cy Young
Congratulations to Justin Verlander, best pitcher in the Lower House of the Major Leagues. I think most of us rooted for you and Leyland's Lads in the ALCS, but it didn't work out. A former Rookie of the Year (2006), Verlander has been in the Top 11 ...
Posted: 11/7/2011 1:01 PM
Red Reposter - Stubbs' Ks, Bray's vacay
Doc takes Stubbs to task for the KsSaying that Stubbs would be a better player if he struck out less is both a fair and obvious point. But Doc goes about it in a comically critical fashion: "Choking up is a Man-Card violation. It’s the hardball equiv...
Posted: 11/7/2011 7:00 AM
Red It, Watched It, And Wept - Week of 11/4
Covering what other writers are too scared too preoccupied with actual news to cover. It's been a quiet week here at RIWIAW, which can only mean one thing: it's a Walt Jocketty offseason. Regardless, the RECAP: Normal.dotm 0 0 1 30 172 University of ...
Posted: 11/4/2011 4:28 PM
The Best Names in Cincinnati Reds History, an Informal Primer (1950's)
Maybe you remember this somewhat-beloved and somewhat-ignored series from the last hot stove season. As a way for us to keep our baseball minds warmed up and our senses of irony attuned, I'd like to welcome back the series for a second half. I've got...
Posted: 11/4/2011 12:58 PM
Short Stop Era #22: Cozart's Beaux Arts?
In case you're just tuning in to the Reds for the first time since the end of 2004, there's been something of turnover problem at shortstop. When Zack Cozart ascended to the majors in July, he became the 20th shortstop to play alongside Brandon Phill...
Posted: 11/4/2011 8:00 AM
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