Cincinnati Reds

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By Sky Kalkman Some observations: Evidently the Rangers' defensive problems can't just be explained by fielding and home park.There were three teams without a #1 or #2 starter: the Tigers, Orioles, and Rangers.There were three teams without a #4 or #5 starter: the Diamondbacks, White Sox, and Blue Ja...

By R.J. Anderson This just in: Edison Volquez is really, really good. The two bullpen additions were pretty solid as well in Jeremy Affeldt (a free agent this off-season as well) and Francisco Cordero. You'll note that most of the Reds' above average pitchers were relievers, including Daniel Herrera who w...

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By Peter Bendix The Reds have a unique opportunity in 2009. They will be without both Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. – both of whom have been well below average defenders. Jay Bruce, Joey Votto, and Brandon Phillips are all excellent defenders. The Reds have the opportunity to dramatically improve their outfi...

By Peter Bendix It certainly isn’t the fact that there is no room in the Reds’s outfield. Center fielder Corey Patterson is hitting a miserable .201/.242/.354, while right fielder Ken Griffey Jr is hitting .251/.338/.380. It certainly isn’t the fact that Bruce is too inexperienced: even though he’s only 21 yea...