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Remembering the 1968 Reds — The Reds’ Raging Bull: Alex Johnson

04/22/2018

Editor: This is the third installment of a season-long series by our resident Reds historian, John Ring. The series will examine the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Cincinnati Reds, a team on the brink (of huge su... Read More...

Farewell to Pedro Borbon

Brian Erts

06/05/2012

Looking back at the career of Pedro Borbon after he passed away at the age of 65.

This Day in Reds History: Reds Deal Alex and Chico for Pedro and Jim

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11/25/2010

November 25, 1969: The Reds trade outfielder Alex Johnson and infielder Chico Ruiz to the California Angels for pitchers Jim McGlothlin, Pedro Borbon, and Vern Geishert. We discussed this trade in our Redleg ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Bobby Tolan Traded; George Foster Wins MVP

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11/09/2010

November 9, 1973: The Reds trade disgruntled outfielder Bobby Tolan and relief pitcher Dave Tomlin to the San Diego Padres for starting pitcher Clay Kirby. Tolan had been acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Jim Maloney’s Dominance and Alex Johnson’s Disillusionment

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09/03/2010

September 3, 1969: Jim Maloney hurls his 9th career two-hitter as the Reds beat the Cubs, 2-0. The loss cuts the Cubs lead over the eventual World Champion Miracle Mets to four games. The Cubs had led the ne... Read More...

Overexposure

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02/18/2010

Most reserve players don't get a lot of press. However, former Reds utility infielder Chico Ruiz got a chance to utter a rather famous phrase when he was awarded with extended playing time after all-star short... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review: The Ten Best Reds Trades Ever

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08/24/2009

Summarizing our Redleg Trade Review (for all stories, type this in the search window in the upper right portion of your screen). Here's what I think are the best Reds trades ever. 1. November 29, 1971: Joe... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review: George Foster and Fred Norman

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07/30/2009

May 29, 1971: Geroge Foster is traded by the San Francisco Giants to the Cincinnati Reds for Frank Duffy and Vern Geishert. June 12, 1973: Fred Norman is traded by the San Diego Padres to the Cincinnati Reds f... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review: Alex Johnson, Pedro Borbon, and Jim McGlothlin

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07/27/2009

January 1967: Bob Howsam is named Reds General Manager, hired from similar position with St. Louis Cardinals. January 11, 1968: Alex Johnson is traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Cincinnati Reds for Di... Read More...

Late May Trades

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06/02/2009

The last few days of May have marked the anniversaries of three major Cincinnati Reds trades: the acquisition of Hall of Famer Jake Beckley, and two players that were major contributors to two Cincinnati Reds W... Read More...

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