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The aim of this blog is to put a spotlight on players and teams that play the game the "right way". I like guys and hustle and give 100% day in and day out. This blog will often focus on the unsung heroes of baseball, not the high-paid superstars. I als
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Phillips sits, Blue Collar Baseball smiles
Reds manager Dusty Baker sat Brandon Phillips for last night's game after his lack of hustle took the wind out of the sails of an important rally on Monday night. Believing that his pop-up would be caught by the Dodgers right fielder, Phillips trotte...
Pirates put on a clinic in Cincinnati
The Pirates put on a baseball clinic in front of the Reds and their fans at GABP this afternoon. The Reds definitely looked the part of the novice in the 10-2 Pittsburgh win.Pirates outfielder Nyjer Morgan especially put on a show, going 3-for-4 with...
Reds think speed
With the signing of Willy Taveras to a 2-year deal, it looks like the Reds are thinking speed and defense rather than the usual slug-em-up outfield of the Griffey-Dunn era. Taveras is certainly a defensive upgrade over what the Reds have had the past...
NL Gold Glove Winners 2008
Fielding is one of the most overlooked aspects of the game. Although I admit the Fielding Bible is probably a better representation of true defense, it's nice to see players get recognized for their leather with the Rawlings Gold Glove awards. Here a...
Teams to honor Clemente Award nominees
September 3, 2008 - Roberto Clemente Day.Today, baseball will celebrate one of its greatest humanitarians, Roberto Clemente.Excerpt from Press release (MLB.com):The national celebration of Roberto Clemente Day will take place at Tropicana Field in St...
Cincinnati children in need of clothing
In the wake of the Reds' trade of Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn, the youth of Cincinnati need an extreme makeover. If you have been to a Cincinnati game over the past 5 years or so you have noticed that probably 75% of children wearing Reds gear are ...
Pin a 'C' in Phillips' chest
In the post-Griffey era the Cincinnati Reds need on-field leadership and a new face of the franchise. Brandon Phillips has stepped up to the challenge. He said that he would like to wear the captain's 'C', just like his idol Barry Larkin, and say let...
Phillips has the defensive edge among All-Star second basemen
Brandon Phillips is deserving of an All-Star Game invitation but after being snubbed for the Gold Glove Award in 2007 he isn't worried about personal accolades. Brandon's game is often revered for his offense but in fact, he has been, and continues t...
GABP does Reds more harm than good
GABP's homer-friendly atmosphere does more harm than good for the Reds. Craig Barnes, writing for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, reveals the stats: In the five-plus years since Great American opened, opponents have hit 633 homers and the Reds have h...
Do things seem weird to anyone else?
Right now I am trying to stomach a 0-7 Cardinals lead in the third and the early removal of one of this season's bright points, Johnny Cueto... I can't help but think that things seem weird with the Reds right now. Not necessarily tonight's thumping ...
Doc's Reds personalities
Paul Daughterty describes the personalities of several Cincinnati Reds. I've listed some of my favorites: Dusty Baker: Blues bar. Lights down low, table in the back, nods in silence as the music plays.David Ross: Next door neighbor, helping you move ...
Phillips popularity nearing mayor-like status
Paul Daugherty writes about the growing popularity of Brandon Phillips in Cincinnati. He says that Brandon could be the most popular athlete in the Queen City since, one of my own personal favorites, Sean Casey....
