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The Morning Line, 9/8
As the Reds slog to the disappointing end, the holes just keep getting more obvious. Today’s gaping example: Closer. If we assume they won’t pick up Cordero’s $12 mil option, who closes? Answer: No one on the roster now. Bill Bray could have been an option....
Posted: 9/8/2011 10:24 AM in Paul Daugherty
2012 Starting Rotation Full of Uncertainty
Looking ahead to the 2012 Cincinnati Reds most fans can agree that at this point in time there are numerous questions surrounding the team’s starting rotation next season. Despite the fact there are plenty of candidates to fill the five spots, as of now...
Posted: 9/8/2011 10:00 AM in Blog Red Machine
Bakersfield Stadium Review
The guys over at Stadium Journey have posted a review of Sam Lynn Ballpark, home of the Bakersfield Blaze–High-A affiliate of our beloved Cincinnati Reds. It didn’t get a favorable review but hey, it’s 70-something years-old. Here’s the link to … [visit...
Posted: 9/8/2011 9:34 AM in Blog Red Machine
Down on the Farm
Games Played on 09/06/11 Minor League Players of the Day: Mustangs 2B, Ryan Wright, went 3-4 with a double. AAA Louisville The Bats finished the season with a 73-71 record in 3rd place in International League West, 15 games behind the Columbus Clippers....
Posted: 9/8/2011 8:38 AM in Redleg Nation
One pitch and one big loud and long ouch
UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave while watching Johnny Cueto pitch another good one and get nothing for it — the sad, sad tale of Cueto’s star-crossed season. Maybe he should try shaving off those jerry-curls. SOME DAYS IT just
Posted: 9/8/2011 12:42 AM in The Real McCoy
They said it (again)
Quotes from the Reds clubhouse after a 6-3 defeat to the Cubs sent them to a series loss. The decider was a three-run homer in the eighth inning by Carlos Pena against Bill Bray. “We had the match-up we wanted. Billy has been great on lefties all year,...
Posted: 9/8/2011 12:04 AM in Mark My Word
The slider didn’t slide
The everything set up just right for the Reds in the eighth innings — until Bill Bray’s slider didn’t slide. Carlos Pena hit that slider onto Sheffield for a three-run run. That was difference in the Reds’ 6-3 loss to the Cubs. The Reds walked Aramis...
Posted: 9/7/2011 11:32 PM in Cincinnati Reds
Titanic Struggle Recap
Let’s recap tonight’s titanic struggle…. FINAL Cincinnati 3 Chicago (NL) 6 W: K. Wood (2-5) L: L. Ondrusek (4-5) S: C. Marmol (33) BOX SCORE POSITIVES –Yonder Alonso went 3-4 with an RBI. Jay Bruce reached three times, going 2-3 with a double, a walk...
Posted: 9/7/2011 10:48 PM in Redleg Nation
Reds @ Cubs Thread 2
Reds are down 3-1 in the top of the 7th and Chris Welsh has said "dookie drag" more than once.
Posted: 9/7/2011 9:57 PM in Red Reporter
Final: Cubs 6, Reds 3
Johnny Cueto went seven innings and allowed three runs on seven hits. He struck out three and walked none. It was the 20th time in 23 starts that he allowed three runs or fewer His ERA stands at 2.36, still the best in the National League. Logan Ondrusek...
Posted: 9/7/2011 9:26 PM in Cincinnati Reds
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