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Redsfest attendees announced
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Nov 15, 2011
The Reds announced the list of Redsfest attendees: REDSFEST ATTENDEES: Among those confirmed to attend FOX Sports Ohio Redsfest, presented by PNC on December 2-3 at Duke Energy Convention Center downtown are current players Yonder Alonso, Bronson Arroyo, Bill Bray,… Full Story »
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Marlins ready to make major noise
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Nov 8, 2011
Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. Follow him on Twitter. The meetings with Buehrle and Reyes will take place in South Florida, one source said. The… Full Story »
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Yankees to scout Yoennis Cespedes, Cuban defector and video star
NJ.com Yankees News &bull Nov 8, 2011
Within a few days of hitting the internet, an outlandish 20-minute infomercial has helped transform recent Cuban defector Yoennis Cespedes into a highly touted potential free agent. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman acknowledged that he has seen the video -… Full Story »
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Yoenis Cespedes To Gain Free Agency
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Nov 7, 2011
Meanwhile, Braves GM Frank Wren told David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he doesn't expect to sign the center fielder, though they're checking in on him (Twitter link). Agent Adam Katz tells Brown he'll wait until his client is… Full Story »
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Chapman scratched from start
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Oct 31, 2011
Left-hander Aroldis Chapman was scratched from his start today in the Arizona Fall League with shoulder stiffness. "From the end of the season until he got to Arizona, he didn't throw much," Walt Jocketty said. "Then when he got here,… Full Story »
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Reds Considering Cordero Extension
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Sep 11, 2011
In looking at Francisco Cordero's 2012 option earler this week, MLBTR's Dan Mennella speculated that the Reds will probably decline the $12MM commitment. He's very likely correct, but according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati may not have… Full Story »
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Rangers put Nelson Cruz on DL, promote Cuban OF Leoyns Martin a year after his defection
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Aug 30, 2011
ARLINGTON, Texas - Cuban outfielder Leonys Martin joined the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, his promotion to the major leagues coming only a year and two days after he defected from his home country. This is very quick for me, but… Full Story »
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Reds rate on BA list
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Aug 11, 2011
Baseball America is out with its annual Best Tools issues. Players are rated by skills based on voting from league managers. They are divided by National and American League. Best strike zone judgement: 1. Joey Votto -Best fastball: 1. Aroldis… Full Story »
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Rulebook Corner: Who gets the win?
Baseball Reference Blog &bull Aug 7, 2011
In Cincinnati's 8-7 win over the Cubs, reliever Nick Masset was credited as the winning pitcher, according to both MLB and ESPN online. Was that decision correct? Masset came on in the bottom of the 7th with a 1-run lead,… Full Story »
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Byrd blasts Wrigley turf after Reds beat Cubs 8-7
USA Today NL Baseball &bull Aug 7, 2011Byrd slipped while chasing Joey Votto's shallow pop fly to start the eighth which led to a two-run inning that allowed the Cincinnati Reds to sneak away with an 8-7 victory and avoid a sweep on Sunday. When I landed,… Full Story »
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Cubs outfielder Byrd blasts Wrigley grass after slipping in 8-7 loss to Reds
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Aug 7, 2011
Byrd slipped while chasing Joey Votto's shallow pop fly to start the eighth which led to a two-run inning that allowed the Cincinnati Reds to sneak away with an 8-7 victory and avoid a sweep on Sunday. The Reds won… Full Story »
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"Can't touch dis": Aroldis Chapman
Baseball Reference Blog &bull Aug 5, 2011
Given his performance over the last 6 weeks, it may be hard to remember that Aroldis Chapman was a floundering phenom back in May. He went on the DL after a May 15 meltdown (23 pitches, 18 balls) that capped… Full Story »
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Everything went wrong for Chapman during freefall
Jeff Passan on MLB on Yahoo! Sports &bull Jul 8, 2011
Aroldis Chapman forgot how to throw a strike but scoffs at the notion his velocity might be part of the problem. Full Story »
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When it comes to pitching, speed thrills
Tampa Tribune Rays News &bull Jun 26, 2011
Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on April 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks… Full Story »
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Chapman a man of few words
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Jun 24, 2011
Aroldis Chapman was in no mood to talk about what it took to get back to the majors. The whole business with him remains pretty much a mystery. He went from very good - 12 scoreless outings - to not… Full Story »
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Unannounced move
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Jun 24, 2011
The Reds apparently optioned left-hander Jeremy Horst to the Triple-A Louisville. The Reds didn't announce the transaction but Horst pitched for the Bats last night. Left-hander Aroldis Chapman was on the team plane to Baltimore. He could be activated for… Full Story »
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Rosenthal On Reds, Nunez, Edwin Rodriguez
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Jun 15, 2011
Of the NL Central contenders, Rosenthal thinks the Reds will be the most active before the trade deadline. They can deal one of their top prospects (Zack Cozart, Yonder Alonso, Devin Mesoraco) for help, or perhaps promote one or more… Full Story »
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Goold: The Cardinals' very own Joba
STL Today Baseball News &bull Jun 15, 2011
TOWER GROVE Almost four years ago in this space, we looked at how the New York Yankees were pushing toward the postseason with three young pitchers that the St. Louis Cardinals either drafted and couldn't sign or decided not to draft for debatable reasons. The three pitchers discussed were Ian Kennedy, Philip Hughes and, of course, Joba Chamberlain. After a few Google searches I found that entry locked in message board amber here at The St. Louis Sports Forum. The premise was simple. The Cardinals originally drafted Kennedy and couldn't sign him; some members of the Cardinals' staff believed they… Full Story »
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Baker likes realignment talk
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Jun 12, 2011
ESPN, citing sources, said the plan would move a National League team to the American League and create two 15-team leagues. Currently there are 16 NL teams and 14 AL teams. I like the realignment part, to try to even… Full Story »
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Reds bring back Volquez for start against Cubs
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Jun 7, 2011
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds recalled right-handed pitcher Edinson Volquez from Triple-A Louisville in time to start Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs. The 27-year-old Volquez was Cincinnati's opening day starter. But he fell to 3-2 with a 6.35… Full Story »
