Preseason preview by position (OF)
Today begins a 5-day series of posts breaking down the 2012 version of the Reds position-by-position. Similar to last year's preseason preview, we'll do our best in breaking down each player at that position while providing an overall group grade and analysis at the end.
Here is a preliminary schedule of what days each position will be featured/published:
Day 1: Outfielders...
Via Redlegs Review
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Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
Ryan Ludwick was traded from the Cardinals to the Padres in 2010 and spent two miserable half seasons in San Diego. In 160 games with the Pads, he hit .228 with a .659 OPS. Compare that to the 37 home runs he hit for St. Louis in 2008, and his .290 lifetime average at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Ludwick signed with the Reds as a free agent and says playing in the spacious Petco Park...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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1 day ago
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1 day ago
The battle of left field
CBSSports.com has been a running a series called "Spring position battles" over the last few days. On Friday they posted one specifically on the National League Central. Here's an excerpt from that piece regarding the Reds:
Cincinnati Reds
Left field: Chris Heisey vs. Ryan Ludwick
Heisey has his sights set on a big season
The Reds signed Ludwick to a bargain...
Via Redlegs Review
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1 day ago
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Reds have what it takes to make run in 2012
Last year Arizona was baseball's sleeper, a preseason pick to finish in last place that emerged as the NL West champion. The year before, Texas ended the Angels' run in the AL West, and wound up losing the World Series to San Francisco.
Colorado was a surprise NL wild card in 2007 and 2009, and Tampa Bay stunned not only the AL East but all of baseball, advancing to the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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3 days ago
Reds finalize contracts with Ludwick, Francis
The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, finalizing a $2.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Ryan Ludwick and a minor league deal with left-handed starter Jeff Francis.
Via ESPN
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4 days ago
Ludwick gets $2.5M with '13 option from Reds; Francis signs deal
The Cincinnati Reds made a couple moves to improve their depth, finalizing a $2.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Ryan Ludwick and a minor-league deal with left-handed starter Jeff Francis.
Via CBSSports.com
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4 days ago
Ryan Ludwick Excited to Play for Reds, Blames Padres for Struggles
Ryan Ludwick signed a one year contract worth $2.5 million with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, and for those who say it may not be a big deal, fear not, my friends.
You see, it was not Ludwick who struggled since being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the San Diego Padres midway through the 2010 season. It was his surroundings.
“Playing in San Diego screwed me up....
Via hardballchat.com
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4 days ago
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4 days ago
HBT: Ryan Ludwick says 'San Diego screwed me up'
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Via MSNBC
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5 days ago
2012 Cincinnati Reds Roster, Record Prediction
Well, it's about that time. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting for the Cincinnati Reds exactly 10 days from now (Feb. 18). It's shaping up to be an exciting year in the Queen City and here is a quick rundown on what the 25-man Opening Day roster will look like, including the starting pitching rotation, the bullpen, the starting lineup, the reserves and even players that...
Via Three-Way Chili
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
Carlos Fisher is DFA'd
Fisher took the loss in last year's epic 19-inning
affair against the Phillies
The Reds and OF Ryan Ludwick finalized a one-year agreement (with a '13 option) earlier today, meaning someone on the 40-man roster had to go in order to make room for him. That unfortunate soul was none other than RP Carlos Fisher -- who seems to be a regular when it comes to roster moves...
Via Redlegs Review
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
Reds, Ludwick complete 1-year deal
The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder Ryan Ludwick have finalized a one-year contract.
Via Miami Herald
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5 days ago
Reds ink OF Ludwick, LHP Francis to add depth
The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, signing outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract and left-handed starter Jeff Francis to a minor league deal.
Via ESPN
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5 days ago
Reds sign OF Ludwick, LH Francis
The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, signing outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract and left-handed starter Jeff Francis to a minor league deal.
The 33-year-old Ludwick and the Reds have a mutual option for 2013. The outfielder batted .237 last season in 139 games with the Padres and Pirates, hitting 13 homers with 75 RBIs. Ludwick also has played for...
Via AP on Fox
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5 days ago
Reds ink Ludwick, give Francis minor league deal
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, signing outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract and left-handed starter Jeff Francis to a minor league deal.
Via SI.com
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5 days ago
Reds complete deals with Ludwick, Francis
The Reds formally announced on Wednesday that they signed outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2013 and left-hander Jeff Francis to a Minor League contract.
Via reds.com
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5 days ago
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
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6 days ago
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6 days ago
The can't miss kids
Matt LaPorta (Photo: AP)These are the "can't miss kids". Players that are former members of the Top 100 Prospect club as named by Baseball America. With over a thousand players in the minors every season, at one time these "can't miss kids" were considered the best 100 prospects going into that season and were thought to end up being at worst solid major...
Via Indians Prospect Insider
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Familiar Faces in Different Places
It goes without saying, but Cincinnati has been a major player during this MLB offseason. General manager Walt Jocketty and the club has been able to reel in several new additions to the team including Ryan Madson, Matt Latos, Ryan Ludwick and Sean Marshall, among others.
However, the franchise also parted ways with several players from its 2011 roster. Here's a recap of where...
Via Redlegs Review
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Ludwick signing concludes shopping needs
The Reds' offseason shopping could very well be complete. The club agreed to terms Tuesday with outfielder Ryan Ludwick on a one-year, 2.5 million deal. The Reds wouldn't confirm the deal until Ludwick passes his physical.
Speaking in general terms, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the club might go to spring training with the roster as is. The Reds are still in the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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22 days ago
Ludwick ready to contribute for a contender
Outfielder Ryan Ludwick might have been born in Florida, attended high school and college in Las Vegas and resides in Texas, but he's got Cincinnati in his blood.
Via reds.com
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25 days ago
Huge compliment for 'complementary' player
Barry Larkin, the latest member of the Hall of Fame, did OK for a self-described "complementary" player.
"The 'complementary' part was my way of saying that I didn't bring that one certain thing," Larkin said. "I was asked earlier if I could define my career a picture or a phrase what would that one thing be. I don't think there is one...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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27 days ago
Todd Frazier Replaced with Less Versatile Version of Todd Frazier
Ryan Ludwick is the newest member of the Reds and I have some seriously mixed feelings about it.
On the one hand, the Reds needed outfield depth. On the other hand, this negatively affects the construction of the bench.
As I read the tea leaves, the following players are locks to make the team: Hanigan, Cairo, Francisco, Ludwick, and Janish (until they sign another SS). That’...
Via Redleg Nation
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27 days ago
Reds, Ludwick agree to 1-year deal
(AP) -- Ryan Ludwick and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a 2.5 million, one-year contract Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Foxsports.com and CBSSports.com were the first to report Cincinnati's agreement with the free-agent outfielder.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday night because the deal was pending a physical...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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27 days ago
Reds Add Ludwick, Much Needed Outfield Depth
The Reds have made it very clear that they’re going all-in this offseason, presumably in an effort to maximize their chances of winning a title before Joey Votto qualifies for free agency after the 2013 season. GM Walt Jocketty opened up the prospect vault to acquire Mat Latos and Sean Marshall, then landed what could potentially be the bargain of the offseason by signing Ryan...
Via Fangraphs
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Ludwick to the Reds
The Reds signed Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract, and Redleg Nation is not impressed:
File this under “It could be worse”: Best thing about Ryan Ludwick is that he doesn’t spell his name “J-u-a-n P-i-e-r-r-e” or “R-i-c-k A-n-k-i-e-l.”
Ryan Ludwick’s career certainly seems to be fading as he ages into his early 30s. Teams may remember his outstanding 2008...
Via Baseball Musings
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27 days ago
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