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Quick hitters…

Some quick hitters that don't merit their own full post.... --Gary Sheffield is a Met, not a Red. That's good news. --Congrats to Reds beat writer Mark Sheldon and his wife on the birth of a healthy baby boy.... Read More...
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College Football

I'm watching Virginia play Richmond on television right now, and the only reason I mention it is because a guy on Richmond's team made a ferocious hit on one of the Cavaliers, knocking his helmet flying. When ... Read More...
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25 Must See Youtube clips

I usually check in daily to CNNSI's Extra Mustard Page to see what is going on in the blogosphere.  Here is one that caught my eye from Friday's listings.  They've linked the top 25 Youtube clips relat... Read More...
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Bear Bryant and the Reds

From the "I'm too frustrated to discuss the 2008 Reds" file. Recently, I finished an excellent biography of Bear Bryant, the former University of Alabama football coach, titled "The Last Coach". It was writte... Read More...
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Happy Birthday, Mighty Casey!

Just wanted to wish a very happy 4th birthday to my son, Casey. He had a Reds-themed birthday party last night (at his request; maybe I'll post some pictures sometime), and a good time was had by all. Depen... Read More...
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Ten Second Movie Review

Yes, this is an off-topic post. I just can't bear to think about the Reds right now (even though the road trip just completed could have certainly gone worse). Recently, Rob Neyer (subscription required) post... Read More...
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Off-Day Open Thread

What do you want to discuss today? Here's a suggested topic: raise your hand if you think Jerry Hairston is a legitimate leadoff option for 2009. Or do you think he will return to being Jerry Hairston next yea... Read More...