Names of the Condemned

The names of the “baseball writers” who voted for Edinson Volquez for Rookie of the Year.
Jeremy Cothran of the Newark Star-Ledger

John Klima of the Los Angeles Daily News (a SABR member)

Jay Paris of the North County Times in San Diego.
Keep in mind, these are members of the Baseball Writers Association of America who vote on [...]

Frank Robinson in Louisville

The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory will be holding a reception and silent auction on November 14th for newly anointed “Living Legend” and former Red and Oriole, Frank Robinson.  The auction will be conducted by Hunt Auctions and has some pretty cool items such as an Edinson Volquez signed All-Star Game Workout/Home Run Derby jersey.

The [...]

Things I Learned On Friday

On Friday night, I had the opportunity to attend another Reds game, my second of the season, by getting a free ticket, free ride, and some free food to boot.  This was the only way I would go to another game after the abomination this season has been.
Edinson Volquez is tired.  He didn’t look right [...]

Starting to Come Together

The Reds complete the home stand at 5-2 (should have been 6-1 had Weathers not blown the second game versus the Pirates) and have chopped two games off the wild card lead, which is now down to seven.  They will now head out onto the road before the All-Star Break going to division leading Chicago [...]