News-free Tuesday
It's another slow news day for the Nation as Walt Jocketty works his behind-the-scenes magic. Here are a couple items for discussion:
Homer Bailey has earned a $4 million raise, give or take $100,000 or two. M... Read More...
Redleg Nation Radio #99: Times, they are a changin’
Is there room for more than one BP in the Queen City? In the latest edition of the podcast, Joel Luckhaupt and I discuss the new manager -- Bryan Price -- and the possibly-outgoing second baseman -- Brandon Phi... Read More...
The Next Step: Trading Brandon Phillips
Prepare yourself for Brandon Phillips being traded this off-season. The writing is on the clubhouse wall. And in Cincinnati Magazine.
The on-field case for moving the Reds' second baseman is fairly straightfor... Read More...
Brandon Phillips Wants His
It’s been reported that the Reds have met with Brandon Phillips’ agent this week to further discuss a contract extension. Phillips talked with the Enquirer last week on this subject:
“You ... Read More...
Another honor for Brandon Phillips
Nice:
The 2011 Sporting News All-Star teams were revealed on Thursday, with one member of the Reds making the cut.
Second baseman Brandon Phillips was named to the NL squad by the magazine after a vote by 55 ... Read More...
What should the Reds do?
In this case, I'm talking about Brandon Phillips.
As we all know, he's got an option year left on his contact for $12M. It's a foregone conclusion that the Reds will pick up that option. Walt Jocketty has said... Read More...
Brandon Being Brandon
This video of Brandon Phillips cracking a joke at Mike Leake's expense is pretty funny. You gotta love BP.... Read More...
Brandon Phillips v. Dusty Baker
Brandon Phillips didn't play all weekend, and he doesn't seem to be very happy about it:
All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips is a gamer who hates sitting on the bench. Sunday, Phillips missed a third cons... Read More...
Something’s wrong with Brandon Phillips
It's quite clear that Brandon Phillips has not been right since being hit on the hand with a pitch on August 25, out in San Francisco. This morning, I wondered how bad it has been. The answer: worse than I thou... Read More...
Cardinals keep on whining, not winning
Every single thing Brandon Phillips said about the Cardinals is true. The WLB's just can't help themselves.... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap
Let's recap tonight's titanic struggle....
FINAL
Cincinnati 3
New York (NL) 1
WP: Arroyo (9-4)
LP: Niese (6-3)
S: Cordero (24)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
--I enjoy watching Bronson Arroyo pitch more than anyone in b... Read More...
On Brandon Phillips
From today's Enquirer:
Brandon Phillips has been tearing up opposing teams' pitching for nearly two months and entered Saturday's game against Cleveland leading the National League in runs scored with 56.
Phi... Read More...