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Preseason preview by position (INF)

Votto headlines one of the best infield groups in the league Today we take our best shot at breaking down the Cincinnati infield entering the 2012 season. by: AJ Jaggers Staff writer The Reds defense on the infield grass is stellar. There are few teams that can boast the kind of hardware that this team can, with 12 Gold Gloves between the projected starters (even with a...
Via Redlegs Review  |  1 hour ago
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The Revolving Door At Second

No aspect of the 2012 Cardinals comes with more questions than the middle infield, where one position has no clear starter and one has a veteran with something to prove. Rafael Furcal returns on a two-year contract with the Redbirds, hoping to show he can still play at the high level he displayed as recently as 2009, while the team goes into Spring Training with an open competition...
Via i70baseball  |  5 days ago
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NL Central position rankings

Phillips leads the pack as far as NL second basemen go David Schoenfield of ESPN.com recently gave his thoughts on National League position rankings. In his post he ranks the team's projected starter at each position compared to other NL Central division clubs. He also gives us a list of the best starters in the division per team according to their spot in the rotation,...
Via Redlegs Review  |  6 days ago
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Tiers, Not Fears: Second Base

I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...Photo Credit: Keith Allison Second base has its appeal. The soft, bag of sand-like feel. The expression on her face when you move in unannounced on her unmentionables and proceed to pounce on her like a raccoon on a rotting pork shoulder… wait, we’re talking fantasy baseball?Oh, in that case, second base really isn’t that great...
Via Sons of Roto  |  7 days ago
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Player Profile #73: Brandon Phillips | 2B | CIN

After batting at the heart of the Cincinnati lineup for much of his career with the Reds, Brandon Phillips spent most of 2010 and 2011 batting either first or second (though he did bat fourth in over 50 games last year). As a result his 2010 RBI total fell to just 59, and his end-of-season rank that year jumped up to 84. In 2011, Phillips put a halt to the yearly decline he’...
Via Baseball Professor  |  7 days ago
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Reds Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Votto tops the list at #1 MLB.com recently ranked the entire Reds roster (and all 29 other MLB squads) as part of their "2012 Fantasy Baseball Player Previews". While there's no real surprises at the top, the order in which they ranked the remaining Reds players may make you wonder. Here's a brief look of the top ten: 1) Joey Votto 1B 2) Jay Bruce RF 3)...
Via Redlegs Review  |  7 days ago
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We're Ready to March to Opening Day with Reds Classic Rewinds & Reds Spring Training Coverage

Cincinnati Reds fans wont have to wait until Opening Day to enjoy Cincinnati Reds baseball. In a March to Opening Day, presented by Tri-State Chevy Dealers, FOX Sports Ohio is excited for the return of Reds Classic Rewinds throughout February. As we head into March, the network will continue to feature coverage of the Reds with the live production of a Reds Spring Training game on...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  11 days ago
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Non-Roster Invitation List

While guys like Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Brandon Phillips and Johnny Cueto need not worry about making the big league roster this Spring Training, the following list of players do. These 15 non-roster invitees have been offered the outside shot at making the Reds' 25-man Opening Day roster, and you better believe they're chomping at the bit for the chance. Most of the list...
Via Redlegs Review  |  12 days ago
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Does Cozart Rhyme With Mozart?

After winning the National League Central in 2010, the Cincinnati Reds laid an egg in 2011. While stalwarts, Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Scott Rolen and Jay Bruce provide some continuity to the 2010 team, much of the Reds' hopes in 2012 fall on new acquisitions like Matt Latos and Ryan Madson and youngsters like Zack Cozart and Devin Mesoraco. Mesoraco has some cushion as Ryan...
Via The Flagrant Fan  |  13 days ago
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Notable Quotables

Here are some notable quotes coming from Reds country recently: “A lot of interest, more interest than we’ve had in the last few month. All of a sudden the last month or so, people have been really interested. Yes, our sales are up. They are on target.” -Owner Bob Castellini on the rise in season ticket sales over the past few weeks. "I think Walt [Jocketty] has...
Via Redlegs Review  |  13 days ago
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Four Reds in Preseason Fantasy Baseball Top 100

Okay, I'll admit it. I'm not a huge fantasy baseball guy. I'd much rather root for my team over constantly stressing over rotisserie points, but I can see the allure of it. With that said, I recently came across Athlon Sports' "2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings" and wanted to share my findings. The site had a brilliant idea of combining five fantasy big boards from around the...
Via Redlegs Review  |  15 days ago
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You May Say I'm A Dreamer: Cincinnati Reds

What else can baseball fans do in January but dream of October? In You May Say I'm a Dreamer, the Outside Corner staff will imagine the route to a World Series in 2012 title for all 30 teams. Watching a baseball team come together over a span of several years is a beautiful thing. When Walt Jocketty came to the Reds an advisor to Wayne Krivsky in 2008, the Reds were slowly...
Via The Outside Corner  |  18 days ago
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You May Say I'm A Dreamer: Cincinnati Reds

What else can baseball fans do in January but dream of October? In You May Say I'm a Dreamer, the Outside Corner staff will imagine the route to a World Series in 2012 title for all 30 teams. Watching a baseball team come together over a span of several years is a beautiful thing. When Walt Jocketty came to the Reds an advisor to Wayne Krivsky in 2008, the Reds were slowly digging...
Via Bloguin Best  |  19 days ago
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If You Want To Take Part in MLB's Fan Cave...

If you have the time to take part in MLB's Fan Cave up in New York, there's information below about what it is all about and sign up.Thanks to Amanda Sarver at the Baltimore Orioles for passing us the press release from MLB...SEVENTEEN MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS ALREADY CONFIRMEDTO VISIT MLB FAN CAVE IN 2012Entry Deadline to be a Fan Cave Contestant is Extended to January 31Seventeen...
Via Oriole Post  |  20 days ago
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If You Want To Take Part in MLB's Fan Cave...

If you have the time to take part in MLB's Fan Cave up in New York, there's information below about what it is all about and sign up. Thanks to Amanda Sarver at the Baltimore Orioles for passing us the press release from MLB... SEVENTEEN MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS ALREADY CONFIRMEDTO VISIT MLB FAN CAVE IN 2012 Entry Deadline to be a Fan Cave Contestant is Extended to January...
Via Oriole Post  |  21 days ago
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2012 Reds Caravan Info

Here is the press release outlining the details for the 2012 Reds Caravan tour: 2012 REDS CARAVAN SET FOR JANUARY 26-29 CINCINNATI (Jan. 10, 2012) — The 2012 Reds Caravan, presented by CincinnatiUSA.com, kicks off Thursday, Jan. 26 and is scheduled to make 15 fan stops in four states covering more than 2,800 miles over four days. The Caravan consists of three separate...
Via Redlegs Review  |  January 10, 2012
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Links: Questions for 2012, Marshall/Phillips Extensions, Larkin's HOF bid & More

Given all the holidays that just came and went, today may mark the most difficult day of the year to muster motivation and head back to work/school. To help everyone make that transition here are some Reds-related links to give you a morale boost: * Mark Sheldon of MLB.com takes a look at 10 pressing questions for the team heading into the 2012 season. They include questions about...
Via Redlegs Review  |  January 02, 2012
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New Year's Checklist for 2012

Happy New Year everyone! As we turn the page on 2011 in favor of 2012, I'm sure we all have some personal goals and resolutions for the fresh, new year. But I thought it would also be nice to come up with a list of goals the Reds are striving for, so without further ado here is Cincinnati's checklist of things to accomplish for 2012: - Finalize a contract extension with...
Via Redlegs Review  |  January 01, 2012
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Wrapping up 2011

- Take our new poll. Rate the Sean Marshall deal. It’s in the left hand column. - Final results of the Mat Latos poll. 880 voters B – 436 (50%) A – 254 (29%) C – 116 (13%) D – 57 (6%) F – 17 (2&) Almost 8 of 10 voters rated this an A or a B. That’s pretty overwhelmingly positive. Let’s hope we’re right. -John Fay finishes...
Via Redleg Nation  |  December 30, 2011
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Who is Ronny Cedeno...

A few days ago Jon Heyman tweeted that the Mets are still looking for a middle infielder. It would seem they need someone who could play both SS and 2B, coming off the bench but could jump into a starters role if necessary. We've been hearing Jack Wilson's name for a while, in fact I did this post on him, but Cedeno I seemed to have neglected. On a quiet Sunday night with...
Via Mets Fever  |  December 19, 2011
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Congratulations, Asdrubal. Here’s your Gibby.

MLB announced the winners of the Gibbys tonight at 9 p.m. on the MLB network and on their website. In the disaster of tabbing and scrolling that was the nominations, I only saw Brandon Phillips from the Reds, in the category of Best Defensive Player. Google was able to tell me that Phillips did not win this honor this year, thankfully without me having to sit through the actual program...
Via Red Hot Mama  |  December 16, 2011
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Cincinnati Reds Christmas Wish List

Christmas is only one week away now, so I hope this makes it to the North Pole on time. Nevertheless, I have compiled a wish list filled with some of the Redlegs greatest needs and wants heading into the 2012 season. As you may notice, some of the wishes have already been taken care of, but there are still several desires yet to be fulfilled. Let's cross our fingers and hope...
Via Redlegs Review  |  December 16, 2011
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Links: Phillips, Winter Meetings & More

* The Reds and Brandon Phillips continue to negotiate a contract extension that will keep him in Cincinnati for a long time. In order for an accord to be struck, Phillips needs to compromise a bit more, writes Chris Roling of the Bleacher Report. LINK. * Despite speculation the team is actively pursuing Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens, a source close to the Reds told MLB.com that...
Via Redlegs Review  |  December 08, 2011
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The Time Is Now for the Reds

Let me start by giving a recap of the 2011 Winter Meetings for the Reds. ... That's about what it feels like happened in Dallas at this year's version of Major League Baseball's winter meetings. Reds' fans as well as GM Walt Jocketty are surely disappointed that no trades and signings were able to be completed in Dallas, but as Mark Sheldon points out, the groundwork...
Via Redlegs Review  |  December 08, 2011
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Update on Phillips, Cordero & More

Here is the latest pertaining to the Reds from MLBtraderumors.com: "It sounds like the Brandon Phillips extension will get done, writes John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer. General Manager Walt Jocketty says that it’s a “complicated contract,” which will take time to be ironed out. That leads Fay to believe that the deal likely involves deferred money. More from Fay...
Via Redlegs Review  |  December 04, 2011
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