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Reds Wednesday Spring Update
- By sweaver
- March 17th, 2010
Always things happening in spring: Drew Stubbs had two hits yesterday, which should quiet talk about the center field job. Paul Janish homered, which says a lot about the thin air in Arizona. And Miguel Cairo had two hits, to remind us that spring stats are not to be taken too seriously. The real good stuff is that the Reds play twice today (two different squads) and afterwards some cutdowns are expected. It probably won't be anyone unexpected, just clearing out some of the minor leaguers who weren't going to make the team anyway, but things will start to take shape. Those cuts might not be announced until tomorrow morning, because there will certainly be some discussion between the decision makers after today's tilts. One of the topics of camp is how...
Reds Opening Day Projection Update
- By sweaver
- March 15th, 2010
With a few spring exhibitions out of the way, let's take another look at how the roster is shaping up. Some things are clearer, others a bit cloudier. Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Orlando Cabrera, and Scott Rolen remain the starting infield. Ramon Hernandez and Ryan Hanigan will share the catching. Jay Bruce will start in right field. Otherwise? Drew Stubbs is first in line for center field, but in spite of his excellent defense his spot is not guaranteed. He is off to just a .100 start in the spring. Chris Dickerson, Josh Anderson, Laynce Nix, and even Chris Heisey could line up to take their shot if Stubbs can't get his bat going. Those guys are also in the running in left field, though Jonny Gomes' power bat should gain him...
Playing Pepper
- By sweaver
- March 13th, 2010
During my time off line, I gave some answers to questions by Cardinal blogger Daniel Shoptaw, doing a series on the other NL Central teams.
My installment is here....
2009 Review: Adam Rosales
- By sweaver
- March 13th, 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
- March 13th, 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
- March 13th, 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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