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Sunday Bantering: Brian Butterfield and Today's Doc Rumor

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There is a really good interview with Brian Butterfield on Baseball Prospectus. I would have liked a question about Edwin Encarnacion fielding, what he has to work on and if Butterfield thinks he can become a good fielding 3B, but it's a really nice talk. I'll copy...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/11...
 

The Season That Was: Edwin Encarnacion

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More photos » by Reinhold Matay - AP Looks good fielding this ball. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay) Browse more photos » Edwin had a good season in 2008, hitting .251/.340/.466 with 26 home runs in 506...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/11...
 

Reds Sign Encarnacion

The Reds and Edwin Encarnacion have agreed to a two year deal worth 7.6 million dollars. The deal came just hours before their arbitration hearing, something teams really would prefer to avoid. Encarnacion hit just .251 last season with 26 HR and 68 RBIs, but hit .289 with 16 HR in...
>> elismlbrumors.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

Thursday Bantering: Shortstops and other possible moves.

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Jeff Blair and Jordan Bastian each have information filled, little blog entries today. Start with Blair's, one thing he tells us: I’m hearing that the Toronto Blue Jays did in fact make a serious run at Orlando Cabrera last week – they love the energy he...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/11...
 

Wells & Encarnacion To Undergo Wrist Surgery

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The National Post is reporting that center fielder Vernon Wells and third baseman Edwin Encarnacion will have wrist surgery this off-season. This isn't the first time Wells has had wrist problems.  He broke his left wrist while making a diving catch during a game against...
>> www.battersbox.ca/article...
 

In Defense of Jeff Brantley

In case you missed Wednesday night's SportsCenter, the Cincinnati Reds had a thrilling come-from-behind victory when Edwin Encarnacion hit a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning with his team down 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. That wasn't the...
>> crashburnalley.com/?p=106...
 

Encarncion signs 2 year deal

John Fay: Walt Jocketty said the Reds worked out a 2-year deal with Edwin Encarnacion at 2:30 or this morning. The deal is pending a physical. The sides avoid arbitration The Reds had offered $2.55 million; Encarnacion requested $3.7 million. And the all important and insightful quote...
>> www.dunnanddunner.com/2009/02...
 

Troublesome Edwin Encarnacion Trends

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Troublesome Edwin Encarnacion Trends Home/Away Split The Park Factors for the Great America Ball Park have always been high. ESPN and Baseball-Reference confirm this theory (ESPN gives the park a 1.00+ run and HR ranking in each of the past three seasons. Baseball-Reference lists...
>> mopupduty.com/index.p...
 

What's Up Ironpuff: Dudes That Played Hurt

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Just about every Friday during the baseball season, we poke all manner of fun at the softies in Major League Baseball who miss time with phantom ailments and broken testicles. With another day at the office a major holiday looming; I thought we'd give back to the stout men of baseball...
>> www.walkoffwalk.com/2009/11...
 

Griffey Throws A Throat Slash Gesture At Reds' Announcer Jeff Brantley

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Jeff Brantley hasn't been making many friends in the Reds clubhouse this year and it appears that players are fed up with him. So much so that the level headed Ken Griffey Jr gestured to him with a throat slash following a homerun on Saturday night. Here's the background and...
>> awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/07...
 

RNR #29: The 3 Injured Amigos, Wee Willy T and Gonzo, plus an Adam in Milwaukee Encore

In episode 29 of the award-winning Redleg Nation Radio podcast, we discuss the latest on Joey Votto, Edwin Encarnacion, and Edinson Volquez, plus a rant on the continuing struggles of Dusty’s Dynamic Duo at the top of the order. More importantly, we have an encore presentation...
>> redlegnation.com/2009/06...
 

Reds activate 3B Encarnacion from 60-day DL

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CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Reds activated third baseman Edwin Encarnacion from the 60-day disabled list Friday to replace infielder Danny Richar, who went on the 15-day disabled list with a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/ba...
 

Welcome Back Edwin

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Edwin Encarnacion was activated from the 60 day disabled list. Danny Richar was placed on the 15 day d.l. in his place. Encarnacion, who had been out with a wrist fracture, had been hitting in his rehab games, and should slot in immediately as the everyday third baseman for the Reds...
>> blogredmachine.com/2009/07...
 

RN Trade Evaluation: Encarnacion, Rolen, and Hairston

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I drew the short straw, and get to evaluate the Reds deadline deals.  After the trades, and last night’s game, I barely have the strength.  I’m also leaving on vacation in a few hours, so I’m going to rely on you guys to flesh this debate out in the comments. I...
>> redlegnation.com/2009/08...
 

Playing Hurt

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Mike Wilner says a lot of things I agree with in his post yesterday talking about Vernon Wells and Edwin Encarnacion's wrist surgeries. In two of the last three years Vernon has had terrible seasons and seemingly in both he has tried to play through injuries. Now...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/11...
 

Spring Training Ketchup

Spring Training has begun, and the Reds have been For starters, Edwin Encarnacion avoided arbitration hours before his hearing by signing a 2-year deal worth $7.6 million. Personally, I
>> www.red-hot-mama.com/2009/02...
 

Game Thread: Cardinals at Reds — 2009.07.03

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The holiday weekend begins with a transaction. Danny Richar has been placed on the 15-day DL, and Edwin Encarnacion has been reinstated to the active roster. Welcome back, Edwin! Well, we can’t welcome EE back to the lineup, because Jerry Hairston is starting at third. Of course...
>> redlegnation.com/2009/07...
 

Caribbean Series 2008

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The 2008 Caribbean Series, which began Feb. 2 in the Dominican Republic, will have a couple of interesting differences this year.
>> mopupduty.com/index.p...
 

Meet Your New Jays: Edwin Encarnacion

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More photos » by Al Behrman - AP about 11 hours ago: In this July 16, 2009 photo, Cincinnati Reds' Edwin Encarnacion rounds the bases after hitting a home run in a baseball game in Cincinnati. Before the Friday, July...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/8/...
 

Bill James Player Projections, Part 2

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Part two of our look at the Bill James Player Projections for our Blue Jay players. These come from  the Bill James Handbook, that will come out soon from  ACTA Sports. Edwin Encarnacion 259/.343/.465/.808 28 doubles, 21 Hr, 5.4 RC/27, 64 Runs, 69 RBI, 129...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/10...
 

Adam Rosales called up

Adam Rosales up from Louisville who played earlier today. Edwin Encarnacion to the DL.
>> redsminorleagues.com/2009/04...
 

Rolen Traded

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Spreading the word…apparently it is for Edwin Encarnacion and potentially Yonder Alonso, which would be a rather ridiculous coup by JP. I’ll keep babbling here about why if that is indeed the case, but you should probably just go to mlbtraderumours for updates. Update:...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/07...
 

Yankees, Blue Jays brawl

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Just like a good wreck in NASCAR, it’s hard not to appreciate two clubs emptying the benches in a blowout baseball game. Here’s what went down between the Yankees and Blue Jays at the new Yankee Stadium last night (via ESPN.com): Toronto’s Edwin Encarnacion and All-Star...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/09...
 

Reds' Encarnacion back from injury; Richar out

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The Reds activated third baseman Edwin Encarnacion from the 60-day disabled list Friday to replace infielder Danny Richar, who went on the 15-day disabled list with a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Video: Pirates turn triple play against Reds

The first triple play of 2009 went down yesterday in the Pirates-Reds game. With the runners going on the pitch, Edwin Encarnacion hit a soft liner to Jack Wilson, who promptly turned the 6-4-3 triple play.
>> www.tonyblogs.net/2009/04...
 
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