Well, this certainly explains a few things - Melky suspended for 50 games!

At the very onset of the race, Jimmy sniffs conspiracy

Brantley Must Be Fired!!!!

The Rockies are going to do "four "starting pitchers", each one limited to 75 pitches per outing."

"This Baker-Lowe thing just blew up. I'm about to transcribe it. Will post to the blog. Let's just say Dusty didn't back down. #reds"

The Reds released left-handed reliever Clay Zavada earlier this week, according to the transactions page at CBSSports.com.

Why are we releasing Zavada and keeping Simon?

"He’s a guy I’ve always liked," Baker said. "I think he’s a great addition to the outfield. He helps with Drew Stubbs, Jay Bruce and especially Chris Heisey."-Dusty Baker on Ryan Ludwick

Today would have been the 101st birthday for one of the great alltime Red's fans
Mother Mads...

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~Oscar Wilde

"I say thank you, Prince, because he just gave the Reds home field advantage for the World Series. I’m going to give him a kiss on the cheek. I told him already. I’ll give him a kiss…when I get dressed." — Brandon Phillips on Prince Fielder, who was named MVP for his fourth inning three-run homer that snapped a 1-1 tie.