The Morning Line 1/31 (Pogo edition)
Mornin, fellow mobsters. Welcome to Jan. 31 in TML land, two days before Groundhog Day. What a wild time last week was around here. Manscaping. “Ginormous” red markers. Mini vans burned for heat. Radio Free Newport. Hooters. Homer Simpson and Mike Brown...
Posted: 1/31/2011 10:24 AM in Paul Daugherty
A Tribute To Big Daddy Crowe
A Loyal Citizen of the Nation alerted me to this interesting piece over at The Hardball Times: Some players are just destined to be overlooked. Consider the case of George Crowe. The former Negro Leagues and National League first baseman died on Jan....
Posted: 1/31/2011 8:30 AM in Redleg Nation
I just don’t understand this…
From Mark Sheldon: Veteran reliever Jason Isringhausen will attempt another career reboot with the Reds. Isringhausen is scheduled to throw on Monday at the Reds complex in Goodyear, Ariz., with the hopes of securing a Minor League deal and Spring Training...
Posted: 1/31/2011 8:20 AM in Redleg Nation
Reds Winter CaraVan Hagar: Columbus
Alright, Van Hagar is a HUGE stretch, but I somehow had to tie in my inability to “Drive 55*” while heading up 71 North for the final stop of the Northern Leg of the 2011 Reds Winter Caravan. I was nailed doing 85 in a 65. My excitement for the Reds and...
Posted: 1/30/2011 9:14 PM in OMGreds
Southern Tour ends Caravan with a bang
Here's Rob Butcher checking in for the final time on the 2011 Reds Caravan:The Southern Swagger Tour has completed its successful 12-stop, 4-day run. Because of the flight schedules for several members of our traveling party, we weren't able to
Posted: 1/30/2011 4:15 PM in Better Off Red
PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW...CONTINUED
PS - The sun is out, the sky is predominately blue as we travel 75 and approach beautiful downtown Cincinnati. Normally it would be a welcome sight. But one time every year, it's most decidedly not. If I had one
Posted: 1/30/2011 3:46 PM in Better Off Red
PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW
The dramatic conclusion to the 2011 Reds Winter Caravan - West Tour, as written by Marty Brennaman.... 'When you're having fun, time flies'. An age old statement that is rarely ever true. But never more true than now. It is
Posted: 1/30/2011 3:32 PM in Better Off Red