REFLECTIONS ON DAY ONE
After an absolutely wonderful day yesterday, I woke up wide awake at 5:34 this morning with visions of incredibly sensational memories - the kind of memories that only the Rock Star Group could possibly have. That by the way, is
Posted: 1/28/2011 11:08 AM in Better Off Red
Wood’s workout partner
If you learn by example, Travis Wood will benefit from this offseason. Wood works out in Benton, Ark., with Philadelphia ace Cliff Lee. “He’s a great guy to work out with,” Wood said. “He knows a lot about the game. He’s been around. He pushes you, gets...
Posted: 1/28/2011 11:01 AM in Cincinnati Reds
The Morning Line, 1/28 (SomeFan edition)
TML the virtual gathering place for a cup of coffee. Where the morning chat about sports, music and other stuff tha never talks about coffee. Go figure. Maybe just another case of being Browned out. Paper or Tablet? Growing up I lived in a house that...
Posted: 1/28/2011 9:57 AM in Paul Daugherty
Reds spring training invitees
The Reds announced their spring training roster. It includes 14 players not on the 40-man. No surprises. Dontrelle Willis and Jeremy Hermida are the only players from outside the organization. Here’s the invitees: RHP Scott Carroll, RHP Jerry Gil, LHP...
Posted: 1/28/2011 9:50 AM in Cincinnati Reds
Reds still talking with Edinson Volquez
The Reds and Edinson Volquez haven’t been able to work out a contract yet, but GM Walt Jocketty thinks they will come to an agreement that would allow the sides to avoid arbitration. Jocketty says that they’ll either agree to a one-year deal or a multi-year...
Posted: 1/28/2011 8:30 AM in Redleg Nation
A HUMBLE HELLO FROM LOUISVILLE
I sit humbly tonight in a Louisville hotel room, downloading photos and trying to scrape together any shred of pride I have left, in order to finally bring you an update from the Western leg of the 2011 Reds Winter Caravan. You've
Posted: 1/28/2011 12:28 AM in Better Off Red
Ashland loves the Reds
We arrived early at the Reds Caravan stop at Fannin Motors in Ashland, Kentucky to find longtime scout Gene Bennett entertaining the crowd with stories of his 58 years in the organization. Reds Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini and President
Posted: 1/27/2011 11:13 PM in Better Off Red
North wraps up big first day
Larry Herms checks in with a recap of the North's afternoon and evening:Dusty Baker loves Chillicothe. Two years ago he and his family on an off day came up to Chillicothe to watch the outdoor drama play of Tecumseh. Reds
Posted: 1/27/2011 8:56 PM in Better Off Red