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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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Adam Dunn, Good Guy
I've been critical of Adam Dunn's effort (or seemingly lack of) in the past, however, he really is a good guy. Here's a great Dunner story via Hal McCoy.ALL YE haters of Adam Dunn, check this out. A large group of people was gathered outside the med...
The Hal McCoy era is over
Hal McCoy, Hall of Fame beat writer for the Cincinnati Reds, will be calling it quits at the end of the 2009 season. The economic times have caused the Dayton Daily News to severely cut back on their coverage of the Reds. With television and internet...
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...
The New Attitude in Cincinnati
In case you haven't noticed there's a new attitude in Cincinnati. It's marked by confident, hard-working, young talent bearing the names of Votto, Bruce, Volquez, and Cueto, complemented by quality veteran leadership like Hernandez, Harang, and Arroy...
Rosales Digs In
I loved watching Adam Rosales play in his first major league start last night. The guy is a gamer: socks high, full of energy and passion for the game. He digs into the batter's box like he's trying to tap an oil well or digging for nightcrawlers. I ...
Phillies Voice, Kalas, passes away
It seems like we are losing some of the great voices of baseball more quickly these days: Joe Nuxhall, Herb Score, Skip Carey. Another great one has passed on, Harry Kalas, voice of the Phillies since 1971.Carson over at We Should be GMs posts a nice...
Reds Trade Keppinger
The Reds have traded Jeff Keppinger to the Astros for a minor league PTBNL. I have to say, I'm sorry to see this guy leave Cincy. High socks, versatile player, and a heck of a nice guy.More reading:Hal McCoyDiamond Hoggers...
Jonny Gomes, the new Pete Rose
Here are a few excerpts from Hal McCoy's latest post, you've gotta love this stuff:"If you see a lot of Pete Rose in Jonny Gomes, well, it’s there and easy to see.""In addition to his physical talent, it is his Pete Rose Type A personality the Reds...
Homer Gets Nasty. Nicer. Better?
Homer Bailey's first outing of the spring was a 1-2-3 inning with 2 strikeouts. Today in his second outing, Bailey went 3 innings, striking out 4, and allowing only 1 hit to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hal McCoy writes that this may be the Homer Bailey t...
Today is a good day
Spring Training has arrived! Jay Bruce is at Reds camp early. Hal McCoy reports from the beach. Grady Sizemore has already hit a homer in the Tribe's new park in Goodyear. Maybe Indians' batting practice went a little like this. The Pirates have a lo...
Even more reason to root for Chris Dickerson
I'm a big Chris Dickerson fan. He plays hard, has a lot of tools, and seems like a genuinely nice and down-to-earth guy. During the kids Q&A session at RedsFest, a kid asked the players on stage, "What's the best thing that you have ever bought?"...
MLB Awards System is Flawed
Tis the season for awards. Several of the major baseball awards have been handed out over the past few weeks including: Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP. Several of these awards were given to a deserving candidate (i.e. AL Cy Young winner, Cliff...
Adam Pettyjohn to start for Reds after near-death experience
Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds will end their 2008 campaign at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Adam Pettyjohn will become the first left-handed starter to take the mound for the Reds all year. That, however, is not the real story. Pettyjohn hasn't...
BCB Links
From the Houston Chronicle - Astros players take shots at Bud Selig.Surprisingly, the Reds have been doing a good job of playing spoilers. Their latest victim, the Milwaukee Brewers (a.k.a. "Bud's Team"). I have a confession to make... I haven't watc...
Look for Eric Davis to become a Reds coach
Hal McCoy has some great things to say about Eric Davis both as a player and as a person. Not only does McCoy say that Davis is his favorite all-time Red, he also says that Reds fans can expect him to become a full-time coach with the Reds very soon....
Junior thanks Reds fans
Ken Griffey Jr. just sent out a Thank You message to all Reds fans. The man is nothing but class.Here's the message as posted on Hal McCoy's blog:“I would like to thank the Cincinnati Reds organization for allowing me to fulfill a lifelong dream of...
What's wrong with Homer?
Homer Bailey gave up 7 hits and 5 earned runs in only 2 innings last night. He left the ball up and right over the heart of the plate. In his previous outing, Bailey went 4.2 innings and gave up 15 hits. That's 22 hits over 6 2/3 innings! Combining s...
Edinson is Electric Again; Hamilton Puts Morals Over Money
Edinson Volquez improved his 2008 record to 8-2 and managed to decrease his already microscopic ERA to 1.32 tonight with a 2-0 Redlegs win over the Phillies. Volquez went seven innings, giving up only two singles, two walks and tacked on 8 strikeouts...
With Krivsky overboard Jocketty takes the wheel of the S.S. Redleg
The Cincinnati Reds have fired GM Wayne Krivsky and hired Walt Jocketty to take his place. It's not like I didn't see this coming but it is surprising that he happened this early in the season. Bill at Redleg Nation has the same question.Basically th...
Dusty the Dog Lover
Hal McCoy gives Reds fans another great piece of writing and a nice glimpse into what a great person Dusty Baker is. Dusty has no qualms expressing his love for his German short-haired pointer, Bailey.“I love my mom, my sisters, my daughters, every...
Hal catches up with Sean Casey
Hal McCoy writes a great blog post on Sean Casey. Hal says that although Casey has moved several times since his days with the Redlegs, "his heart remains with five-way chili and UDF milkshakes."Update 8:44 PM (CT)There's also a nice piece on Sean in...
