Down On The Farm
Games played 04/15/09
AAA
Toledo 4 - Louisville 3
Chris Valaika went 2 for 4 with a 2B. Norris Hopper went 2 for 5. Jonny Gomes and Wilkin Castillo each tripled.
Adam Pettyjohn went 4.2 IP allowing 4 R on... Read More...
How many pitchers?
I was playing a baseball simulation game a few years ago (can't remember which one, I play Baseball Mogul and Out of the Park Baseball both a lot, sometimes Puresim Baseball), but I decided to replay the 1975 R... Read More...
Down on the Farm
Triple-A
Louisville 5 - Columbus 1
All five Louisville runs in this one came via the long ball.  Chris Valaika hit his first homerun of the season in the first inning with a runner aboard.  Craig Tatum ... Read More...
Dusty Baker pulls a cruel joke on Reds fans — UPDATED
The Opening Day roster is finally taking shape. Via Mark Sheldon:
IF Adam Rosales and LHP Bill Bray were optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Jonny Gomes was reassigned to the Minor League camp. That last move tot... Read More...
Bray and Herrera, redux
We had a good conversation yesterday about the comparative merits of Bill Bray and Danny Herrera, the two primary candidates for the final spot in the bullpen. I went on record as supporting Bray for that spot,... Read More...
This and that
From today's Cincinnati Enquirer:
Article on Darnell McDonald and how he's still with the big club:
McDonald, 30, is still with the club because he’s played his way into the picture.
He’s hitti... Read More...
Last off-day of the pre-season
Today's the last off-day the Reds are going to have before the regular season begins. It's getting closer! And to get you even more in the mood, check out these photos taken today inside Great American Ballpark... Read More...
Reds 2009 Preview
It's that time of the year again, where hope springs eternal and optimism about the upcoming season is high. The Reds have lots of reasons to be hopeful entering the season. They have the makings of a good pi... Read More...
Fay picks 5 to watch and predicts roster
From this AM's Enquirer:
5 To Watch:
Alonso: First look at big league pitching
Harang: Be interesting to see how his condition and stuff is (UPDATE: He reported 20 lbs lighter than last year.)
Gonzalez: Be ... Read More...
Reds Go Into Off Season With Holes To Fill
Another brutal season for the Reds has ended and left us with nothing again but hope for next season. There are, however, legitimate reasons for hope for next season. We actually now have in place the makings... Read More...