Maloney to Twins
The Reds have not issued any official proclamation but LHP Matt Maloney has revealed via Twitter that he is on a new team. The Twins have acquired Maloney, although I don’t know if it was a trade or waiver pickup, etc. From Maloney: “thanks for everything...
Posted: 10/31/2011 2:12 PM in Mark My Word
Reds Arizona Fall League Update
Since the MLB season is officially over, we can now focus completely on the offseason. Here’s a Reds update from the Arizona Fall League: Brad Boxberger – in two appearances since our last update, Boxberger has appeared in two games going 2.2 scoreless...
Posted: 10/31/2011 12:47 PM in Blog Red Machine
Trick or Treat: Houston Astros
The onset of the 2011 season may have been a fright for a lot of fans of the Houston Astros. I, for one, did see a little hope for it. When I say little, I referred to the Astros pitching. I mean they had Brett Myers, Wandy Rodriguez and Bud Norris. I...
Posted: 10/31/2011 12:16 PM in Blog Red Machine
Tony La Russa retires
From Local Fox19: Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after winning a dramatic, seven-game World Series against the Texas Rangers. The 67-year-old La Russa announced his retirement at a news conference at...
Posted: 10/31/2011 11:20 AM in Redleg Nation
LaRussa retiring
Well, this is a stunner. In a press conference this morning, Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa announced he was retiring. LaRussa, obviously, is going out in grand style after winning an improbable World Series title on Friday. Love him, hate him or indifferent…there...
Posted: 10/31/2011 10:49 AM in Mark My Word
The Morning Line/Whine, 10/31
Creepless in Seattle… Even if I was followed by a persistent “homeless person” halfway from the hotel to the stadium yesterday morning. I guess “sorry, pal” has a different meaning on the NorthLeft Coast. While I’m at it… Spent the last 35 minutes trying...
Posted: 10/31/2011 10:46 AM in Paul Daugherty
TRIVIA FOR A SHIRT
It’s time for another installment of “Trivia for a Shirt.” You have to follow me on Twitter to win and I’ll only accept answers via Twitter. So Twitter it is. You can follow me by clicking on the “Follow” button located in the right sidebar of this page....
Posted: 10/31/2011 10:07 AM in Better Off Red