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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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A-Roid
Alex Rodriguez continues to do stupid things to tarnish his legacy including testing positive for steroids in 2003. No doubt this "extra help" landed him the AL MVP award that year.In my eyes, this eliminates him from the discussion of "greatest play...
Griffey's grass stain Photoshopped?
This post is inspired by a hilariously clever comment left over at Diamond Hoggers. Is Griffey's grass stain real or has it been Photoshopped? I'm a big Junior fan, but we all know that he didn't get his uniform dirty very often during his last few y...
A new job for Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr. has a new job. Grif has been named American Public Diplomacy Envoy by Condoleezza Rice. Junior will travel abroad in attempt to boost public image of the United States. Cal Ripken Jr. has also held this position.I have two questions.....
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 ...
Junior's legacy at GABP
During a visit to Great American Ball Park two Saturday's ago (July 26), I couldn't help but notice the presence of Ken Griffey Jr. on the landscape: the Power Stacks in centerfield listing the number of homers on his major league resume, a massive b...
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...
Griffey exits early in KC; Junior fan goes deep
Griffey showed signs of his defensive brilliance in centerfield today. He made a terrific diving grab (at least it sounded great from the mouth of Royals HOF announcer Denny Matthews). That, unfortunately, didn't keep him in the game. Griffey was pul...
Winning debuts for Bay and Griffey
Jason Bay and Ken Griffey Jr. had winning debuts with their new teams.Bay has temporarily renamed Red Sox Nation to "The Bay State." He received standing ovations during pregame introductions and prior to his first at-bat and he certainly showcased h...
New faces in new places
Tonight is an exciting night for baseball because three big names will be making their debuts for their new teams.Ken Griffey Jr. will join the White Sox in Kansas City to take on the Royals. Unfortunately, I no longer leave near K.C. or I would defi...
Cincinnati is not a superstar town
One reason that Cincinnati did not fully embrace Ken Griffey Jr. during his 9-year tenure with the Reds is the fact that Junior is a superstar. Cincinnati and Reds fans don't generally like superstars. They'd rather have a guy that played all out, 10...
Back in the (bitter) loop
I've been away for a few days and I'm just now getting back in the loop and back to (bitter) reality... Ken Griffey Jr. has been traded. Unlike many Reds fans I have never wavered in my support of Junior... he was always my favorite Red. Sure he has ...
BCB Links
I have been kinda consumed by packing up for my impending move on Monday, so here are some links to stories that I found interesting.Tiger Stadium gets a couple of more months on death row. I'm really happy to hear this because once I get settled int...
Griffey joins 600 club
Ken Griffey Jr. hit the 600th homerun of his major league career tonight against Mark Hendrickson and the Florida Marlins. His family, including his father, was in attendance in Miami for the historic feat. I can't say anything bad about Junior. Desp...
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 ...
Players will wear 42 again this year
Last year Ken Griffey Jr. personally petitioned Bud Selig to wear number 42 for a day in honor of Jackie Robinson. Junior's request turned into a league-wide salute on Jackie Robinson Day where several African-American players and, in some cases, ent...
An Exciting Week 1 for Reds fans
Last Monday, after almost 28 years of being a Reds fan, I attended my first opening day in Cincinnati. The cool rain that hovered over the city put a slight damper on the event but it was nonetheless a day that I will never forget.As most Reds fans k...
Griffey going to South Africa
During yesterday's Reds broadcast Marty Brennaman announced that Ken Griffey Jr. has been invited to serve as an international ambassador for baseball. Next winter Grif will travel to South Africa where he will work with a group of young players and ...
Reds links
From the Cincy Enquirer: Compared to Reds managers in the recent past, Dusty Baker can be described as "the great communicator" and better yet, he doesn't take any crap or lack of effort.From the Dayton Daily News: Junior shows his softer side by vis...
