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Scott Williamson, the last Reds Rookie of the Year

12/01/2017

Who will be the next Reds Rookie of the Year? Will it be Nick Senzel? Jesse Winker? Shed Long? No one knows for sure. Most Cincinnati Reds who have won that award went on to have pretty good careers. There was... Read More...

How the Reds were built (and rebuilt)

Matthew Habel

07/15/2017

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I recently came across an article discussing the makeup of the current Arizona Diamondbacks roster in terms of how each player was acquired. It is a curious exercise that provides some insight into the type of ... Read More...

The 1994 Reds: The Ultimate Ã¢â‚¬Å“What If?Ã¢â‚¬Â

Clay Marshall

03/31/2017

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Every spring, even the most cynical fans allow for fleeting moments of optimism. After all, projections are based on past performance, and there's always the possibility of multiple players having breakout seas... Read More...

On trading Jay Bruce

Steve Mancuso

07/24/2015

One week out from the July 31 trade deadline, the Reds have yet to make a deal. That should change soon. Reports have circulated that the club is in trade discussions with several teams regardingÃ‚Â Johnny Cuet... Read More...

So long Bronson Arroyo. See you at the Reds Hall of Fame

Chad Dotson

02/10/2014

It was pretty much inevitable in the crazy economics of baseball that Bronson Arroyo wasnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t going to retire as a Cincinnati Red. When he recently signed a two-year contract with Arizona, that became ... Read More...

Searching for the Next Sparky

Richard Fitch

10/16/2013

Any venture capitalists out there? Somebody with some spare cash burning a hole in his pocket? Hey. Charlie SheenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s a huge baseballÃ‚Â guy and a seriousÃ‚Â Cincinnati Reds fan. HeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s got wads of ca... Read More...

Cincinnati’s Best Trade Deadline Deals

Chad Dotson

07/19/2013

The trade deadline rapidly approaches, and I expect the rumor mill to start spitting out nonsense at any moment. The Reds could use some help in a couple of areas, and we're already hearing that they'll look fo... Read More...

“Not close on anything.”

Steve Mancuso

07/25/2012

John Fay reportedÃ‚Â a few minutes agoÃ‚Â that the Reds are saying a trade isn't imminent. Ã¢â‚¬Å“WeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re not really close on anything,Ã¢â‚¬Â Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty saidÃ‚Â some... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Reds Release Geronimo Berroa

stevepriceredlegnation

11/20/2010

November 20, 1992: The Reds release outfielder Geronimo Berroa. Berroa goes on to bat .288 with 97 home runs and 349 rbi between 1994 and 1997 from ages 29-32. Berroa's release wasn't big news at the time, bu... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Reds Deal Taubensee and Stynes

stevepriceredlegnation

11/16/2010

November 16, 2000: In cost cutting moves, the Reds deal away popular semi-regulars catcher Eddie Taubensee and IF-OF Chris Stynes. The 1999 and 2000 Reds were some of General Manager Jim Bowden's busiest tr... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Reds Trade Paul O’Neill; Reds Sign Managers Piniella and Boone

stevepriceredlegnation

11/03/2010

November 3, 1934: The Cincinnati Reds purchase outfielder Ival Goodman and third baseman Lew Riggs from the St. Louis Cardinals. Both players had been caught up in the vast organizational talent that made u... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Reds Hire Tony Perez and Ray Knight as Managers

stevepriceredlegnation

10/30/2010

October 30, 1992: Two weeks after becoming the youngest General Manager in baseball history (at the time), Jim Bowden pulls off a public relations coups by naming Tony Perez manager of the Reds. Lou Piniella ... Read More...

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