Archive for 'Cincinnati Reds'
NBA hypotheticals & draft thoughts, MLB randomness, etc
Posted on09. Jul, 2011 by Meerkat.
That’s right … I’m back. There was a small army of cold beers in the fridge lookin to battle with me, well, half the F’rs aren’t standing no more. And I’m not done strangling the rest of their Glass Joe necks just yet. Let’s kick off this late night BAL special with some love towards [...]
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Aroldis Chapman vs Albert Pujols
Posted on01. Sep, 2010 by Meerkat.
Stephen Strasburg is on the shelf for a year. But don’t fret! MLB has just unveiled their latest pitching phenom in Cincinnati. Aroldis Chapman (the Cuban Missile?) The flame-thrower originally from Cuba, now a Red, and more importantly — the latest buzz around baseball. Reports last week had Chapman hitting 105 MPH on the radar [...]
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Aroldis Chapman the Left-Handed Stephen Strasburg?
Posted on05. Aug, 2010 by 3D.
I have never heard of this guy before, but the hype machine is beginning to stir around Aroldis Chapman, a lefty coming out of the pen in the Reds’ organization. The myth: he pumps it 103 with a “poor delivery”. The Reds and their farm system are tinkering (read: overhauling) his delivery because they don’t [...]
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Best pitching stories of MLB’s 1st half, Youngins or Vets?
Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by Stake.
The beauty of baseball, there is always something interesting or surprising, and usually something that has never been done or seen. Whether its 4 no-hitters before the All-Star break, or an umpire blowing the call on final out of a would-be perfect game, baseball always manages to play out in an entertaining fashion one way [...]
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Who’s the MLB’s best second baseman?
Posted on17. Jun, 2010 by Goodplaye.
I’m starting to like these player comparison posts, here’s another good one for you. You get to pick one second baseman to start your team around, who you taking? There are actually more guys worth considering than I would have thought. I originally came up with this because we have Sox, Yanks, and Phils fans [...]
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The Big Red Machine
Posted on18. May, 2010 by Stake.
Don’t look now, but the Cincinnati Reds are in first place and looking to have their first winning season since 2000. Usually the Reds and Indians keep each other company in the cellar of their respective leagues, but the Nati is looking to move up in the world of MLB. As if Cleveland sports fans haven’t [...]
