Pre-order Your 2011 Maple Street Press Reds Annual Today!
by Slyde on Feb 7, 2011 9:51 AM EST
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You've heard quite a bit around these parts about the upcoming Reds preview that we put together this winter with the help of Maple Street Press. I know you've been waiting in great anticipation to finally get your hands on a copy too. Well, your wait is almost over as Maple Street Press is finally taking pre-orders for what should be the greatest and best Reds annual ever put together by a set of bloggers for the 2011 season.
The Annual is packed with some of the best Reds writing I've seen in a long time. The variety of authors involved, many from Red Reporter, really brought their A-game on this project. I'm not saying this just because I want you to buy the magazine. I'm saying this because you NEED to buy the magazine. It truly is an interesting collection of great Reds writing. And it all looks great too with some outstanding photography provided by Getty Images.
So go place your order today! If you live in the Cincinnati area, you'll find the magazine in your local grocery or book store once it hits newstands in March. That will be a great opportunity to buy six more copies for friends and your future grandchildren.
After the jump, I'll have a little preview of each article so you know what you are getting.
Repeat Image by Joel Luckhaupt
I give a little preview of next season and remind everyone that repeating is even harder than winning in the first place. I'm fun at parties too.
2011 Reds Player Profiles by Joel Luckhaupt
In depth profiles of every key player on the Reds for the upcoming season plus some interesting stats and breakdowns of what makes each player successful (or a failure).
Back To Winning by Justin Merry
Justin breaks down the entire 2010 season as only Justin can. As always, you'll learn something about last year that you never knew that you didn't know.
This And That by Josh Shreve
Some weird stuff happened in 2010. Josh takes a look at the ephemera of the season gone by.
Standing In Their Way by Joel Luckhaupt
In case you haven't noticed, the NL Central is better in 2011. A look at the challenges the Reds will face in 2011.
Ten Keys To 2011 by Chad Dotson
Chad identifies the 10 things that may be most important to success for the 2011 Reds.
A Dream Come True by David Laurila
A Q&A with Mike Leake about his 2010 season and what he needs to do to be successful in 2011.
Dusty's Road by Ken Massey
An awesome analysis of Dusty Baker's tendencies and whether his various reputations are deserved.
The Cuban Missile by Brandon Kraeling
A little Pitch-fx never hurt anyone. BK examines how special Aroldis Chapman is.
Sustainable Farming by Geoffrey Taylor
An interesting look at the fact that the majority of the successful teams for the Reds over the last 4 decades have been built from within.
Avoid Ugly Contracts by Gray Kimbrough
Another key to success is to not have your roster burdened down by shitty contracts.
A Portrait Of The Hitter As A Young Man by Kris Vigneron
In case you haven't noticed, Jay Bruce is growing up right in front of us. Kris profiles the Reds' right fielder.
Touch 'Em All by Larry Granillo
The Tater Trot Tracker breaks down the Reds' season in home run trots. The Reds were even good at that too.
Keystone Consistency by Mark McKinniss
Brandon Phillips' season lines have become rather predictable, but that doesn't mean picking up his 2012 option should be a given at this point.
Factoring The Ball Park by Justin Merry
Is GABP really a hitter's haven? Justin breaks it down completely and finds out.
The Future's Still Bright by Geoffrey Taylor and Brandon Kraeling
A look back at every minor league season for the Reds organization in 2010.
Reds Top 20 Prospects by Geoffrey Taylor and Brandon Kraeling
Yeah, the title of the article sort of gives this one away.
The Global Arms Market by Josh Shreve
The Reds are making a big dent in international scouting. Josh examines how they are getting it done.
Saying Goodbye by Brendan Cartwright
A fitting tribute to the greatest manager in Reds history.
You Never Know by Mark McKinniss
This season is the 50th anniversary of the start of the greatest stretch of baseball in Reds history. Mark looks at how it all started.
Too Much Young Pitching? by Greg Gajus
Feel like the Reds have too much young pitching and should trade that depth for other needs? Greg has a cautionary tale from our very own organization.
Baseball's True Iron Man by Ken Massey
Pete Rose doesn't get enough credit for how awesome he was after he turned 30 years old.
Best Of The Best by Chris Garber
Joey Votto became the 10th player in Reds history to win an NL MVP. Chris checks out how his 2010 season stacks up against the other past winners.
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hey
What happened to the Paul Janish centerfold?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I didn't want to list everything
lest I starting giving away too much of the cow for free.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds and The MSP Reds Annual today!
A stash of homemade Edgard Renteria porn was leaked which pushed Janish out of the limelight
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
Edgard stole the D from your kid's name!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He will forever be Edgard to me
Mistyping my daughter’s name was just a run-of-the-mill fuckup on my part. :)
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
I'm just hoping
he didn’t name her brother “Hyney.”
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Doesn't seem to deserve it's own fanshot
But here’s BP’s take on the top 20 prospects
As Slyder tweeted this morning, it’s hard to believe Frazier has fallen that far. Seems a bit harsh.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
or its own fanshot, even.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Also, buy the Annual!!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Since when is Donnie Joseph a righty reliever?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
yeah, as I'm reading through it, there are a lot of typos in there.
Seems Kevin Goldstein was too busy arguing about the SB and sports movies on twitter last night to write a decent article
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I thought you meant Brandon Phillips for a moment there
I’m not surprised at Frazier. I love the guy – he’s soooo nice to the fans – but a lot of his value was that he was a SS. His bat much less impressive in LF.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Me too.
How awesome would it be if Brandon Phillips reviewed our top 20 prospects?
"there no countrey called west xylophone" Youtube
Well, I put Project Prospects top 100 as a fanshot
So I think BP deserves one too, whoops.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
I don't think so.
I don’t see any indication that they have that ability as of right now.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds and The MSP Reds Annual today!
Will this be available at fine bookstores and grocery checkout lines in the Dayton area as well?
by Brendanukkah on Feb 7, 2011 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Not sure the exact area of distribution
I’ll try to find out.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds and The MSP Reds Annual today!
I demand a Bat Boy article
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
Sounds like it will be available all around Ohio
I won’t get final confirmation until Wednesday though as the MSP guys are all off for the next two days.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds and The MSP Reds Annual today!
Here's word from the man in charge
The magazine will be on newsstands (grocery, drug, bookstores, Walmart, Target, Meijer, etc.) throughout Ohio, with a great concentration of stores in Cincinnati, Kentucky, and Dayton. It’ll be available in central and northern Ohio as well, just not in as many spots. In those areas bookstores are the most likely bet.
So, there you go.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds and The MSP Reds Annual today!
I can do that pretty easily (cook up an electronic version)
if you put me in touch with the publisher.
"College actually kind of beat that out of me, making me more, well, of an asshole."
You could buy it
and then scan every page into a PDF.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds and The MSP Reds Annual today!
That sounds very labor intensive.
Fine, I’ll buy a copy. But now I demand autographs!
"Superman plays first base for the Reds." - tHom Brennaman
Can I sign your boob instead of the annual?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Are you implying that I only have one? :)
"Superman plays first base for the Reds." - tHom Brennaman
His name isn't long enough to cover both
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
Oh wait
For some reason I thought we were still talking about the_vole. All you New York City Reds fans look the same.
by Brendanukkah on Feb 7, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
yes, my "name" is pretty long
/easyjoke’d
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
if someone ships me a copy, I'll scan it to pdf
in color!
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 7, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
just trying to give back to the community
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 7, 2011 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
i like you
you may be a horrible person, socially backwards, racist, hate poor people, unintellectual, homophobic, possibly the illegitimate lovechild of Glenn Beck and Jessie Helms, but all in all you are one of my favorite RR’s.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 7, 2011 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
when we finally meet up
first round’s on me, and a burger too!
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 7, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
thank god, i can't afford that stuff
being a poor student who is looking to become an ex-pat English teacher, despite the fact i am dyslexic.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
so you're saying no?
and if I thought there was legitimate intellectual discussion and discourse on RR, then I’d step up my game, but in the meantime I’ll stick to my normal self
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 7, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Get him a Burger and a burger!
its not the same as a Schlitz and a burger, but its close!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Schlitz isn't all that bad
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 7, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'll rec-a-Justin for that one.
Schiltz…totally underrated.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 7, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Zip's serves Burger Beer
definitely a knock against them
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 7, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Zips can do no wrong in my (admittedly no longer in Cincinnati) eyes
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
do you have to drink it?
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
because this is america
when you can get a sausage wrapped in a pancake on a stick.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 8, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Pipe and a crepe?
(I’m quoting from memory so that might be wrong)
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
What was the name of that place we went to where we had Burger? Next to Allyn's I think?
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
Nope, just found the recap post
After Allyn’s we walked across the street to Tostada’s and hung for a little bit. I wasted $3 on the jukebox because I didn’t realize there was a “DJ”, obc was even more antagonistic to me and Ash and ‘than(I think he’s scared of BK), and ’tHan drank not one but TWO Bürger beers. The umlaut makes it classy.
I miss the RR Burger Tour, I’ll admit it. We were all so innocent and fresh faced back then….
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
Gator's does sound familiar for some reason
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
Watching you feed 3 dollars into a jukebox that was clearly not being used remains one of my favorite RR tour moments
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Feb 8, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
I'd sooner die.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
a bit extreme
It ain’t a good burger, but it’s the Birthplace of the Burger supposedly
…. and I KNEW you weren’t being sincere yesterday…. and to think, I was going to buy you a burger and a beer should we ever get the chance to meet….
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 8, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
i'll make you a deal
if you buy me a burger and a beer, i’ll buy you a burger and a beer.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 8, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
on the surface, that sounds great
but I’m socially backwards, so I’m not sure what to do
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 9, 2011 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
kick me in the taint?
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 10, 2011 1:58 AM EST up reply actions
well that doesn't sound like a good time for either of us
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 10, 2011 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
probably worse for me.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 10, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
you won Bejeweled Blitz, or whatever the game was?
I would have played, if my employer didn’t block it
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 7, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
he is in the raffle with 19 others!
no chance he shows up in person for the drawing, however…
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Bejeweled 3 is eating my life
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
At first, I was going to laugh that they named BK's article "The Cuban Missile," since he hates that nickname
Then I got to the part where they called me Brandon. Um, it’s there in the handle, guys.
Like I said on Twitter
I haven’t seen the table of contents, so hopefully it’s right in the magazine. It was right on the proofs of the article that we reviewed, so it’s at least right in one spot.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds and The MSP Reds Annual today!
*grumble grumble*
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Feb 7, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
Do we get to complain again today?
Some asshole parked 4 inches behind me at LB’s dorm, so I couldn’t get out because of the ice and snow- couldn’t get enough room to maneuver or anything, so I got to walk to class- (my second class, because I didn’t have time to get to my first one). Gah.
So, yeah- I’m going to buy me a Reds Annual once I get my next paycheck.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
save your money
buy mlb.tv
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 7, 2011 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
Is there an unrated version of the Annual
in which Gray actually uses the word “shitty” to describe some shitty contracts?
Need the number of that store where they make ceramics in an oven made out of damaged circus supplies. It's called Rumpled Stilts Kiln. - Jon Wurster
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Feb 7, 2011 11:02 AM EST reply actions
I'm not entirely sure
but hopefully we can keep the gun control debate to a minimum.
Need the number of that store where they make ceramics in an oven made out of damaged circus supplies. It's called Rumpled Stilts Kiln. - Jon Wurster
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Feb 7, 2011 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I'm surprised
I wasn’t asked to write an article. “How to be a proper asshole on the internet” seems like it would fit right in contextually.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
Just Fucking Legalize It Already by Pops Daniels
Pops explores the self-righteous proclamations of the “Moral Right” and all their fucking racist lies. With pictures!
by Brian B on Feb 7, 2011 3:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Eh, or you could just watch
an episode of Touched By An Angel. Same thing.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
$5 shipping?
That’s criminal.
Just skip it.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Feb 7, 2011 2:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
that does seem kinda high
I checked Amazon.com. They have some Maple St. Press annuals, but not the Reds.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
This story has been flagged for blatant magazine pimping
remember when Slyde use to be about baseball? Now he is a corporate sellout.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
The only time Justin's spelling is perfect is when he's being a socialist.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Feb 7, 2011 1:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
it is because i care about the working man.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
We are getting paid mad guap for this, man
So back the fuck up.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 7, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
says the guy quoting Verka
"College actually kind of beat that out of me, making me more, well, of an asshole."
by Cy Schourek on Feb 8, 2011 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly. Verka's spelling is always perfect because he's always a socialist!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I encourage everyone to follow Jake's lead
and buy it yesterday.
That way, you can go back and bet on the Super Bowl.
Need the number of that store where they make ceramics in an oven made out of damaged circus supplies. It's called Rumpled Stilts Kiln. - Jon Wurster
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Feb 7, 2011 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
/Biff'd
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 7, 2011 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
whoa, jsl is back!
I always liked you better this way.
"College actually kind of beat that out of me, making me more, well, of an asshole."
HLM will put up a PDF on the internet
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
someone get it to me, I'll get it to you
I’m going to leverage the Hell out of the multipurpose unit next to my cube, like a Boss….
IN COLOR!
Hell, I’ll even pay for the mofo, someone just ship it to me!
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 9, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
We get free copies, right?
Right Slyde?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 9, 2011 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
you damned well better
or else it is just the holders of wealth stealing your work for their gain.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
you mean
youse guys didn’t get paid for this?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
they get paid in the sense of being worthwhile contributors to the world
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 10, 2011 1:59 AM EST up reply actions
but you share your work with the world
anyone with a library card can read it. that is incredible, absolutely incredible.
"I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. I enjoy myself. I can’t imagine being with a better team."
-Joey Votto
by justin007000 on Feb 10, 2011 1:59 AM EST up reply actions
And rec me
An incredible, absolutely incredible amount.
by Brendanukkah on Feb 10, 2011 2:33 AM EST up reply actions
If recs were currency you'd be the Rockefeller of RR
You’d be buying and selling n00bs like Beauxnick all day long!
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
I think his defense has been overrated
just about all his career.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Look everybody, Mister Smarty Pants is tryin' to bedazzle us with his math skills!
Burn him!
"He’s like if Ron Gant and Eric Davis had a white baby." -- GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Drew Stubbs
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