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The Baseball Prospect Book Now Available
- By sweaver
- February 8th, 2010
Just got my copy of what, for my money, is the best book on baseball prospects: the John Sickels version. Mr. Sickels used to produce the Stats Inc. prospect book, and when that ceased publication, began releasing much the same book as a self-publishing venture. You too can order the book at its companion website, Minor League Ball. As in previous years, I will be using the BPB 2010 to conduct a look at the Reds' most promising minor leaguers. I will be giving you just a taste of the fine work in the book, but I cannot recommend enough that you buy your own copy. Much like the C. Trent Rosecrans on-line effort at Cincinnati sports journalism at CNati.com, an independent voice deserves your support. Fight big media! Support the bloggers! ...
First 25-Man Roster Projection
- By sweaver
- February 7th, 2010
Given what we know now, who will be on the roster come Opening Day? While things could happen between now and then, we have a pretty good idea what the Reds will do. It should look something like this: Pitchers: Bronson Arroyo, Aaron Harang, Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey, and Matt Maloney in the rotation: Francisco Cordero, Arthur Rhodes, Nick Masset, Jared Burton, Danny Herrera, Mike Lincoln, Micah Owings for the bullpen. Catchers: Ryan Hanigan and Ramon Hernandez. Infielders: Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Orlando Cabrera, and Scott Rolen to start: Paul Janish and Aaron Miles as backup. Outfielders: Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson, and Drew Stubbs, plus Wladimir Balentien and Chris Heisey as backups. The softest points are the #5 starter, who I have as Maloney but could be Travis Wood or Aroldis Chapman: and the backup...
Reds Bullpen Depth Chart
- By sweaver
- February 5th, 2010
We will conclude our look at how the Reds roster is shaping up for the 2010 season with a look at the bullpen. The team believes their collection of releivers will get the job done in the upcoming season. The closer will be Francisco Cordero, in the third year of his four-year contract. Cordero was signed for, honestly, too much money but the big Dominican had a big season last year when he wasn't pitching in four or five consecutive games. If manager Dusty Baker remembers to give Cordero a break now and then, he should be an effective choice for those ninth-inning leads. Age 34 and turning 35 in May, Cordero had 39 saves in 43 chances and a 2.16 ERA last year. He also lost six games. Cordero has...
2009 Review: Adam Rosales
- By sweaver
- February 5th, 2010
Adam Rosales quickly became a fan favorite in Cincinnati with his combination of all-out hustle and high stirrups, showing a complete sense of joy at the simple playing of the game. The Queen City's good burghers took that to heart, and began calling him Pete Rose-ales, after their favorite son. However, his production at the major league level did not match his enthusiasm. Chicago native Rosales was drafted out of Western Michigan University as a shortstop in 2005, in the 12th round. He made his way steadily up the minor league ladder with a few bumps, but hit .289 overall in the minors including a .287 mark in Louisville in 2008, then got off to a hot start in 2009 and got a callup when 3B Edwin Encarnacion went on the...
1979 Cincinnati Reds
- By sweaver
- February 5th, 2010
The division championship in 1979 was the last hurrah of the Big Red Machine team, even though that team was already starting to break up. Tony Perez had been traded after the 1976 season. Pete Rose left as a free agent after 1978. The pitching was all changed over, as Fred Norman was the only starting pitcher from previous pennants still in the rotation, with only Pedro Borbon and Manny Sarmiento remaining in the bullpen. The bench had turned over as well. Oh, and Sparky Anderson was fired after the 1978 season, for "letting the team get away from him." More likely, it was because they didn't win the division in 1977 or 1978. John McNamara was hired for 1979. Dan Driessen had inherited first base, and Ray Knight entered 1979...
Reds Down Pirates 8-4
- By sweaver
- February 5th, 2010
The Reds won the penultimate game of the season by an 8-4 score. It marked their 77th win of the season, and Johnny Cueto squared his record at 11-11. Cueto gave up four runs in six innings, three of them in the sixth on a three-run shot by Delwyn Young. He gave up five hits and four walks with six strikeouts. Jared Burton got two outs in the 7th and gave up a walk, then gave way to Danny Herrera. Herrera walked his guy, then yielded to Nick Masset, who went 1 1/3 scoreless. Francisco Cordero then pitched the 9th. Joey Votto, Ramon Hernandez, and Darnell McDonald had two hits each. Votto and Scott Rolen had solo homers. Votto, Hernandez, McDonald, Jonny Gomes, and Juan Francisco had doubles. That means seven of...
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