December 22nd, 2007
The Cincinnati Reds have traded outfielder Josh Hamilton to the Texas Rangers for right-hander Edinson Volquez and left-hander Danny Herrera. Hamilton was one of the bigger surprises of the 2007 season, but apparently the Reds deemed him expendable. Hamilton’s power will play anywhere, and if he can stay healthy (and clean), he should put up […]
By Geoff Young -- 2 comments
November 29th, 2007
The Cincinnati Reds have signed right-hander Francisco Cordero to a 4-year, $46 million deal. Cordero talks about the influence Dusty Baker had on his decision-making process, but of course, the $46 million didn’t hurt either.
The numbers still seem wonky to me, but I suppose if you’re going to throw big money at a reliever, you […]
By Geoff Young -- 5 comments
September 24th, 2007
Sometimes I get lucky and write something that makes me look smart 9 years later. Back in October 1998, after Paul Konerko’s first extended trial in the big leagues and just before the Cincinnati Reds traded him to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Mike Cameron, I’d defended Konerko as a prospect. Here’s my favorite […]
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July 3rd, 2007
In case you missed it over the weekend, the Cincinnati Reds fired manager Jerry Narron. Advance scout Pete Mackanin takes control of MLB’s worst team on an interim basis.
Not that this is a news flash, but the NL Central is unbelievably bad. Three teams in the division are on pace for 90+ losses. Last time […]
By Geoff Young -- 2 comments
April 2nd, 2007
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Josh Hamilton received a standing ovation as he stepped to the plate in his first big-league at-bat. The former first pick overall came up against Cubs left-hander Will Ohman with one out in the bottom of the eighth and drove a ball to left-center. Left fielder Matt Murton charged hard and made […]
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