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Alex Gonzales' Option Declined
Alex Gonzales' Option Declined
duelingcouches.blogspot.com — Alex Gonzalez still could be the starting shortstop for the Red Sox next season. But if he returns, it will be at their price, not his. In the interim, the Sox are likely to continue exploring all options. Gonzalez, 32, batted .284 and had a profound impact on the Boston defense after being ... (more) Alex Gonzales' Option Declined

Cincinnati Reds Latest Blog Posts

2010 Options: Crawford Yes, Shouse And Zaun No; Rays Claim Ramirez Off Waivers
46 minutes ago at Rays Index
Rays Exercise Carl Crawford's Option; Decline Gregg Zaun and Brian Shouse's; Claim Ramon A. Ramirez Off Waivers from Reds
57 minutes ago at DRaysBay
Sweep In Cincinnati
I’m shocked…shocked I tell you!
110 minutes ago at Redleg Nation
Mike Leake: future Redleg Nation favorite
4 hours ago at Redleg Nation
Danny Richar, Kevin Barker Become Free Agents
mlbtraderumors.com — Danny Richar and Kevin Barker elected free agency after being outrighted by the Reds, according to C. Trent Rosecrans ( via Twitter ). The Reds also outrighted pitcher Justin Lehr , but signed him for 2010. Richar, 26, hit .290/.330/.438 in 181 ... (more) Danny Richar, Kevin Barker Become Free Agents
Washington Nationals Buy Out Austin Kearns...5 Others Become Free Agents.
Washington Nationals Buy Out Austin Kearns...5 Others Become Free Agents.
federalbaseball.com — More photos » by Lori Shepler - AP Browse more photos » In early 2007, when then-DC GM Jim Bowden signed right fielder Austin Kearns to a 3-year/$17.5 ... (more) Washington Nationals Buy Out Austin Kearns...5 Others ...
A “Performance Enhancing Substance” Strikes Again
A “Performance Enhancing Substance” Strikes Again
thegmsperspective.com — Jose Marmolejo, a Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect has been suspended for 50 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension was announced by the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, who said that Marmolejo was sanctioned for the “use and ... (more) A “Performance Enhancing Substance” Strikes Again
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-08-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-08-09
nleastchatter.com — Good Sunday morning to you all . I’ll tell you yesterday was a really boring day. I went with Mrs. Rustyjr to the Wood bridge Mall so that she could take advantage of her Macy’s Star Rewards coupons that she received in the mail ( hey the sales tax is also lower in N.J.!!) Then we ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-08-09
Do You Remember: Joel Youngblood
Do You Remember: Joel Youngblood
nleastchatter.com — Well to state the obvious - base ball season is over and the hot stove has yet to really heat up for our beloved Mets. So I figured to help pass these long boring days that lie ahead of us ( before pitchers and catchers finally report )that I would highlight a Mets player from yesteryear. He ... (more) Do You Remember: Joel Youngblood
Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll Find Out
Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll Find Out
bleachernation.com — One of the worst kept secrets of Jim Hendry’s tenure as the general manager of the Chicago Cubs is his lust for outfielder Austin Kearns. Hendry repeatedly - and publicly - tried to acquire the then young stud from the Cincinnati Reds, only to be rebuffed by outrageous return demands.  ... (more) Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll ...
Sign Danny Richar
firebrandal.com — Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds allowed Danny Richar, a second baseman, to become a free agent by outrighting him. I’m here to say I want him as a member of the Red Sox. He became a Red last year in the Ken Griffey, Jr. trade (and Nick Masset). He hit .290/.330/.438 in Triple-A this ... (more) Sign Danny Richar
Washington Nationals decline $10 million option on Austin Kearns
sports.espn.go.com — WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals have declined their $10 million option on outfielder Austin Kearns and are paying a $1 million buyout, presumably ending his disappointing tenure with the team. The 29-year-old Kearns hit only .195 with three ... (more) Washington Nationals decline $10 million option on ...
Reds Minor Leaguer Suspended 50 Games for PEDs
bizofbaseball.com — The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Cincinnati Reds Minor League pitcher Jose Marmolejo has received a 50-game suspension for the use and possession of a prohibited performance-enhancing substance, a violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment ... (more) Reds Minor Leaguer Suspended 50 Games for PEDs
Reds not picking up Hernandez's option
mlb.mlb.com — The Reds want catcher Ramon Hernandez to return for 2010, but not for the $8.5 million figure his club option calls for. (more) Reds not picking up Hernandez's option
Minor League Profiles of Adam Dunn and Jay Bruce
redlegnation.com — Milb.com is running a series called Path of the Pros . They haven’t featured any current Reds yet, but former Red Adam Dunn was Wednesday’s featured player . It tells the story of Dunn’s rise within the Reds organization, starting with just before ... (more) Minor League Profiles of Adam Dunn and Jay Bruce
Griffey's future to be known soon
cnati.com — The future of Cincinnati native, former Red and future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. could be resolved soon, his agent Brian Goldberg said on Thursday.Goldberg said he was scheduled to meet with the Mariners soon and any decision on... (more) Griffey's future to be known soon
Reds, Hernandez talking
cincinnati.com — The Reds wants catcher Ramon Hernandez back, but not at $8.5 million. That’s was his option is for. The club has broached the idea of Hernandez coming back at a reduced rate. “We’ve talked to his agent,” general manager Walt Jocketty said. ... (more) Reds, Hernandez talking
Unaired 'Bruno' Clip: Pete Rose Interview
Unaired 'Bruno' Clip: Pete Rose Interview
sportingnews.com — I actually saw Bruno in the theaters. Didn't think it was as funny as Borat, but still amusing enough at times. Anyway, one of the bits from the movie involved Sacha Baron Cohen's character coming to a place to do interviews and realizing there was no ... (more) Unaired 'Bruno' Clip: Pete Rose Interview
Redsfest details
cincinnati.com — From the Reds (notice that 1990 team will honored and Sweet Lou is scheduled to attend): CINCINNATI (Nov. 2, 2009) – Tickets for FOX Sports Ohio Redsfest presented by Kahn’s go on sale today at reds.com, by phone at (513) 381-REDS, at all area Meijer ... (more) Redsfest details
Big Board Clean Up
natsfarm.com — I finally got around to cleaning up the Big Board. The Nationals have made a series of procedural moves over the last month and change. Terrell Young was returned to the Cincinnati Reds. This is part of Rule 5, players selected in the R5 draft must spend a minimum of 90 days on the 25-man ... (more) Big Board Clean Up
“POD ’10” – Expanding Opportunities
“POD ’10” – Expanding Opportunities
seamheads.com — While Major League Baseball teams are consolidating their Minor League affiliates and bringing them closer to the big-league markets (what I like to call “Project Come Home”), Minor League Baseball continues to expand its opportunities to tap into new markets and revenue streams (“Project ... (more) “POD ’10” – Expanding Opportunities
Ten shining moments: The '70s World Series winners
Ten shining moments: The '70s World Series winners
sports.yahoo.com — Yankees and Pirates and Reds, oh my! To learn more about the names, dates and details in each photo, visit the set's Flickr page . Previous sets: 2000s , 1990s , 1980s (more) Ten shining moments: The '70s World Series winners
Cincinnati Reds “Worst Manager” Vern Rapp
Cincinnati Reds “Worst Manager” Vern Rapp
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Vern Rapp had the opportunity to be the manager of two manager teams, unfortunately each of his tenures as a skipper bumped up against a pair of baseball legends. (more) Cincinnati Reds “Worst Manager” Vern Rapp
Red Reposter - Are Walt and Dusty Seriously Considering Willy Taveras for CF Next Season?
Red Reposter - Are Walt and Dusty Seriously Considering Willy Taveras for CF Next Season?
redreporter.com — More photos » by Al Behrman - AP There seems to be a high number of pictures in SBNation's AP photos bank of Dusty defending Willy T. Here is one of them.  ... (more) Red Reposter - Are Walt and Dusty Seriously Considering ...
Minor Movement
hyzduhq.blogspot.com — The news sort of broke yesterday in the Cincinnati newspapers. Then today it was in the Lynchburg and Pittsburgh papers . It looks as though the Pirates are going to end their longest affiliation relationship after 2010 and leave Lynchburg and the Carolina League. It turns out that with the Reds ... (more) Minor Movement
Since he’s available…
redlegnation.com — Anyone for the Reds changing their minds, letting Brook Jacoby go and hiring ex-Red Hal McRae as hitting coach? What do you think? (more) Since he’s available…
RedsMinorLeagues.com Top 40 Prospects (1-10)
redsminorleagues.com — Four days worth of prospects and we finally get to the cream of the crop guys here in the Top 10. I think everyone knows the names of the guys that are here by elimination now, but its the order that makes it fun. (more) RedsMinorLeagues.com Top 40 Prospects (1-10)
Can Drew Stubbs be as Good as Joey Votto?
Can Drew Stubbs be as Good as Joey Votto?
redreporter.com — More photos » by David Kohl - AP Browse more photos » We all know Joey Votto was by far the best player on the Reds this past season.  He ... (more) Can Drew Stubbs be as Good as Joey Votto?
Pirates trade Lynchburg to the Reds
buccofans.com — The Pittsburgh Pirates have swapped high-A affiliates with the Cincinnati Reds, moving from Lynchburg to Bradenton. BUCCO Fans.com explains why the move is bad, not just for the site, but for the Pirates. (more) Pirates trade Lynchburg to the Reds
The Lynchburg Hillcats are no more
The Lynchburg Hillcats are no more
northsidenotch.com — Well, sort of. They are still there, they just won't be the Pirates' affiliate anymore. The Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to swap their High-A teams. This means the Reds will move into Lynchburg, and the Pirates will now have their High-A team in Bradenton and will play in the ... (more) The Lynchburg Hillcats are no more
No more Hillcats
No more Hillcats
whygavs.com — John Fay at the Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting today that the Pirates and Reds are switching high-A affiliates in 2010 , with the Lynchburg Hillcats becoming part of the Reds' system and the Sarasota Reds moving to Bradenton and becoming part of ... (more) No more Hillcats
Farmers Only Update: Introducing your 2010 Lynchburg Hillcats
Farmers Only Update: Introducing your 2010 Lynchburg Hillcats
redreporter.com — Farmers Only Update: Introducing your 2010 Lynchburg Hillcats The Fay is reporting that the Reds High-A affiliate will move from Sarasota to Lynchburg. The Hillcats play in the Carolina League, and won their league last year. My take is ... (more) Farmers Only Update: Introducing your 2010 Lynchburg ...
From Sarasota to Lynchburg (sort of)
cincinnati.com — The Reds are selling the their Florida State League affiliate to the Pirates. The Sarasota Reds will become the Bradenton Reds. To replace the high Single-A team, the Reds will take over the Pirates’ Lynchburg team in the Carolina League. All ... (more) From Sarasota to Lynchburg (sort of)
Q & A Day 2
cincinnati.com — More questions answered. If you sent one, I’ll get to it eventually. Thanks. Question from Steve: My question is about the Reds’ current view of Willy Taveras. Do you think they will let him come to spring training and try to win the job ... (more) Q & A Day 2
Trades Of The Decade: Griffey To The Reds
mlbtraderumors.com — When the Mariners traded away the best player in the game a month into the new millennium, they didn't appear to have obtained much in return. They gave up Ken Griffey Jr. : an All-Star and Gold Glove winner every year of the 1990s and a member of ... (more) Trades Of The Decade: Griffey To The Reds
A Little Red Engine VS. Lucky #27
A Little Red Engine VS. Lucky #27
ladylovespinstripes.com — In just a few hours, the Yankees host Phillies in the first game of the 2009 World Series. Here is the pre-series preview: LITTLE RED ENGINE VS. LUCKY #27 The Phillies are the... Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free to ... (more) A Little Red Engine VS. Lucky #27
Wedding Crashing Howard & Little Red Machine
Wedding Crashing Howard & Little Red Machine
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Ryan Howard is officially a Wedding Crasher ; taking the role of Vince Vaughn. Howard took a female companion to Water Works restaraunt in Philly on Saturday night to only be turned away due to a wedding reception being held there. However, the bride and groom are huge Philly sports fans, and ... (more) Wedding Crashing Howard & Little Red Machine
BBA Ballot: NL MVP
BBA Ballot: NL MVP
northsidenotch.com — I made this going from #1 to #10, but I'll start off with #10...10) Matt Kemp - Los Angeles DodgersAt just 24 years old, Kemp already is one of the best center fielders in baseball. An .842 OPS and 26 homers proves that.9) Joey Votto - Cincinnati RedsLiving near Cincinnati, I get to see a lot of ... (more) BBA Ballot: NL MVP
Yankees: Facing the Champs
Yankees: Facing the Champs
baseballindepth.com — Congratulations to the Yankees. I think (hope) that it will be a great series and go 7. They've fared pretty well over the years facing the defending champs, although most of those times they were simply getting revenge for getting beaten the year before: World Series - Yankees faced the ... (more) Yankees: Facing the Champs
ESPN : Dealing With Internal Zipper Issues (In 140 Characters Or Less)
ESPN : Dealing With Internal Zipper Issues (In 140 Characters Or Less)
cantstopthebleeding.com — So that’s that . Phillips’ credibility wasn’t considered an issue when he suggested Josh Hamilton was undeserving of a Cincinnati roster spot, nor did anyone at the network raise an eyebrow when Phillips suggested Barry Bonds’ record breaking HR had to occur at home ... (more) ESPN : Dealing With Internal Zipper Issues (In 140 ...
Smackdown: Big Machine vs. Little
espn.go.com — Hal McCoy on a comparison that is, at the very least, a bit premature: Before I depart for Aruba Saturday and a week's fun on the beach and at the poo... (more) Smackdown: Big Machine vs. Little
A Case for Barry
A Case for Barry
redreporter.com — via upload.wikimedia.org With the regular season over, we're starting to see an uptick in discussion of Barry Larkin's case for the Hall of Fame (like  this one by the Reds ), as this is his first year of eligibility.  I've written ... (more) A Case for Barry
NLCS: TBS BOOED, BRETT MYERS DENIED
NLCS: TBS BOOED, BRETT MYERS DENIED
withleather.uproxx.com — The Phillies won their second straight NL pennant last night, beating the Dodgers for a 4 games to one victory in the NLCS. They’re the first team to repeat as league champs since the Cincinnati Reds did it back in 1975-76. Here to mark the ... (more) NLCS: TBS BOOED, BRETT MYERS DENIED
Quiet, for now
Quiet, for now
marksheldon.mlblogs.com — The postseason has kept the news largely focused on the teams still playing and those with managerial vacancies. The Reds have been largely under the radar. Some stuff to think about in the coming weeks: The 40-man roster has to... (more) Quiet, for now
Farmer's Only: The Farmies!!!
Farmer's Only: The Farmies!!!
redreporter.com — The Beckhams love the Farmies! View full size photo uploaded October 14, 2009 It's that time of year again!  That's right, time for everyone's favorite minor ... (more) Farmer's Only: The Farmies!!!
The Farmies, part 2
The Farmies, part 2
redreporter.com — No, it's the FarMIES...but they're all welcome anyway View full size photo uploaded October 15, 2009 Welcome to day two of the Farmies.  Yesterday brought us ... (more) The Farmies, part 2
Second Look: the New Homer Bailey
Second Look: the New Homer Bailey
baseball-intellect.com — A look at the mechanical adjustments made by Bailey to regain the velocity that had deserted for the past 2+ years... > The site is working again, just a problem with a little code. (more) Second Look: the New Homer Bailey
For the Reds, the Off Season Will Flow Out of LF
For the Reds, the Off Season Will Flow Out of LF
baseballreflections.com — The biggest decision facing the Reds to begin the offseason is the choice of a left fielder. It is unlikely the Reds will spend money to go after a free agent like Matt Holliday or Jason Bay : instead, the choice is between which incumbent will get a commitment. The candidates: Jonny Gomes , ... (more) For the Reds, the Off Season Will Flow Out of LF
PnP Book Review: Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston, and the 1975 World Series: The Triumph of America’s Pastime
PnP Book Review: Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston, and the 1975 World Series: The Triumph of ...
pitchersandpoets.com — In Robert Graves’ fictional memoir of the bumbling Roman emperor’s assent to power, I Claudius, the title character finds himself in a library with two of his era’s most prominent historians. Just a teenager at the time, Claudius gets into an awkward situation. The two rival historians, Pollio ... (more) PnP Book Review: Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston, and the ...
Florida Marlins: Bryan Price out, Randy St. Claire in?
blogs.sun-sentinel.com — The Marlins seem to be finishing second a lot lately. They couldn't entice John Smoltz to sign with them over the Cardinals when he became a free agent last season. Brad Penny headed for San Francisco rather than make a return engagement in South ... (more) Florida Marlins: Bryan Price out, Randy St. Claire in?
Neal Cotts is Rehabbing
Neal Cotts is Rehabbing
bleachernation.com — Neal Cotts has been something of an enigma as a Major League reliever. At times, dominant against everyone; at times, he couldn’t even get lefties out. And then midseason this year, he went down for good - Tommy John surgery. So now he’s in the long rehab process, hoping to come ... (more) Neal Cotts is Rehabbing
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