On the Reds September ‘09

Synopsis
To some, the Reds were supposed to be the 2009 surprise. Even without the many injuries, I saw my team as one of “many ifs” that needed to materialize to be contender. Well, those ifs didn’t come about; therefore another losing season is in the books.
I still remember August 22nd. The Reds had just [...]

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On the Reds August 09

Synopsis
Besides not being very good, 2009 has been an injury-filled year. Of the starting eight, only one position (2B) hasn’t been impacted by the DL. Heck, 3B, C, and SS have been hit twice. Going into last night, of the five in the starting rotation, only 1 remained until Cueto’s return yesterday.
I have maintain for [...]

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On Reds Monthly Review: July 09

Synopsis
This title of a post by HOF writer Hal McCoy says it best: The Reds are Dead – You can Bet on It … and his words says even more.
Besides losing 10 of their last 11, the Reds started the month 1 games below .500 but ended 12 games under; thus fell 4 spots in [...]

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On the Reds Midseason Report

At the All-Star break the Reds were 42-45. Thought I’d revisit statements I made at the start of the season. At that time I mentioned the many “ifs” present on the 2009 edition of my team.
If Votto and Bruce continue to improve. No question, Joey Votto has been the Reds best hitter. Unfortunately his trip [...]

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On the Reds Monthly Review: June 2009

Synopsis
The Reds started the month 3 games above .500 but ended 1 game under; thus fell 2 spots in the NL. Pitching and defensive numbers went in the wrong direction, and offensive numbers were worse. Interleague play not kind: 4-8, but 2-7 against Royals, White Sox, and Blue Jays.

Drop in batting numbers significant
RH bat production [...]

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