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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 front offices members from around the big leagues.
Phillips is a first-time honoree on the Sporting News NL All-Star team. Reds first baseman Joey Votto was on the list in 2010. Before that, no Reds had made the team since Ken Griffey Jr. and Felipe Lopez in 2005.
It’s only a matter of time before the Reds make it official and pick up BP’s option for 2012. The only question is whether they’ll announce an extension at the same time.
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October 27, 2011
Cordero ranks 12th on the all-time saves list with 327.
That is second among active players, trailing only Mariano Rivera.
The Reds made a huge splash in free agency when they solidified their closer role with Francisco Cordero back in November of 2007. The team thought so highly of the right-hander that they were willing to sign him to the wealthiest contract ever given to a...
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October 26, 2011
We've spent a lot of time focusing on the Arizona Fall League and how Reds' prospects are performing there, but there are of course other players within the Reds' organization honing their skills in the various fall and winter leagues around baseball. This is a summary of those players, as well as a Spanish lesson.
Aroldis Chapman - First off, we already know the Cuban...
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October 28, 2011
The World Series wasn't the only game to be decided in 11 innings last night, as the Phoenix Desert Dogs lost to the Peoria Javelinas who scored two runs in the top of the 11th to win 7-5.
-Brodie Greene came in as a pinch runner in the 10th but did not score, nor play in the 11th.
-Aroldis Chapman saw his second action in the AFL, allowing a hit, an earned run, a walk...
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October 27, 2011
Drew Hayes took home the Minor League Baseball Class A Reliever of the Year Award.
“I think Drew’s numbers speak for themselves,” said Jeff Graupe of the Reds’ player development department.
“He showed a plus fastball, a plus slider and he was great in late inning situations.”
I wouldn’t quite rate his fastball as plus, but it is certainly...
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October 28, 2011
So long, Fred Lewis and Chad Reineke. We barely knew ya’.
Both players have elected to explore free agency, which is not surprising. Reineke, of course, is just organizational filler. Lewis, on the other hand, can be a useful part for a team that uses him correctly.
No matter; Lewis was not and is not the answer to the left field conundrum that faces the Reds. How the club...
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October 28, 2011
The 23-year old posted a 3.60 ERA in 50 IP last year
Perhaps the hottest topic for Reds fans this winter will be how Aroldis Chapman handles the transition from reliever to starter. One way he will try and successfully do so is through throwing in multiple offseason leagues. Last week provided a tuneup for the left-hander as he prepares for winter ball.
Here is a look at his...
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October 27, 2011
* Former Red Scott Williamson auctioned off his World Series ring that he won as a member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The coveted piece of jewelry sold for $89,000. To read about the full story visit this link.
* Reds second basemen Brandon Phillips was selected to the 2011 Sporting News NL All-Star squad on Thursday. He is only the second Red to make the list since...
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October 28, 2011
Louisville, KY cops are looking for a bank robber that we think one of you might know, or see at the local shopping mall walking around in this mammoth ‘C’ Reds hat. Again, bank robbers, for the most part, are really stupid criminals. Can’t hold a steady job and are too stupid to wear the simple ‘C’ hat. Why differentiate yourself, moron? One of your...
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October 26, 2011
In a post to Twitter, Jon Heyman says the Reds are expected to pick up the option for 2B Brandon Phillips if they cannot work out an extension.
The 30-year-old Phillips has a $12 million option for 2012.
Heyman also says it’s a “closer call” as to whether or not Cincinnati will pick up Francisco Cordero‘s $12 million option, or buy him out for $1 million....
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October 26, 2011
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory will bestow its 2011 Living Legend Award to a former Red on Friday, Nov. 11th, and that Red is none other than catching great Johnny Bench. He will accept the award during a special ceremony that kicks off the museum's eight-annual auction.
Here is an excerpt from the official press release sent out by the museum:
Bench
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October 26, 2011
Look for the Reds to be active on the trade market, as GM Walt Jocketty decides whether to use his trade chips and limited payroll flexibility on a front-of-the-rotation starter or a middle-of-the-order bat.
Guaranteed Contracts
Bronson Arroyo, SP: $13.5MM through 2013, plus significant deferred money
Scott Rolen, 3B: $6.5MM through 2012
Joey Votto, 1B: $26.5MM through...
Via ESPN
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October 28, 2011
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman has thrown twice here in the Arizona Fall League, and will make one start, on Monday, before heading off t...
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