Red Reporter: FanShots

Laynce Nix a free agent, Daryl Thompson outrighted off 40-man roster

2009-11-20T21:00:11Z

Laynce Nix a free agent, Daryl Thompson outrighted off 40-man roster

Mark Sheldon tweets it. I think we all expected Nix to get nixed with so many better, cheaper options, and Thompson shouldn't be a surprise either. Dude's been riddled with injuries. Remember his debut at Yankee Stadium though? That was awesome.

MLBTraderumors also says Craig Tatum was claimed off waivers by the Orioles. Plenty of roster clean-up going on with deadline to set the 40-man fast approaching.

Update at 4:04 PM (by BK):
We have a list of players added to the 40-man roster:
RHP Enerio Del Rosario
OF Chris Heisey
RHP Logan Ondrusek
RHP Jordan Smith
IF Chris Valaika
LHP Philippe-Alexandre Valiquette
LHP Travis Wood

No shockers there, and Wood and Heisey get protection from the Rule 5. Anyone you think should have been protected but wasn't?

Baseball to tighten up playoff schedule

2009-11-19T17:18:15Z

Baseball to tighten up playoff schedule

Thank God......waiting almost a week for teams to play is ridiculous.

Dusty's Father Dies

2009-11-19T04:30:01Z

Dusty's Father Dies

After all the bad things I've said about Dusty, I wish him and his family nothing but the best in what has to be a very difficult time.

Alonso will play winter ball in Puerto Rico after the AFL

2009-11-18T19:38:44Z

Alonso will play winter ball in Puerto Rico after the AFL

From Rotowire (subscription only)
Yonder Alonso (1B) CIN - Nov 18

Alonso will play winter ball in Puerto Rico after the Arizona Fall League finishes up this week, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alonso recovered a little bit at the plate after a slow start in the AFL. However, he hasn't hit for much power in a place that is power-friendly.

Baseball America releases their Reds top 10 prospects list

2009-11-18T18:02:13Z

Baseball America releases their Reds top 10 prospects list

Guess who's #1? (hint: his name DOESN'T rhyme with Bonder Garbanzo)

This in an interesting list....thoughts?

If you have a BA subscription JJ Cooper, who made the list, is hosting a chat at 2:30 E.T.

Greinke and sabermetric stuff

2009-11-18T14:13:32Z

Greinke and sabermetric stuff

I like Greinke even more now.

PEJ/PES game goes 24-15

2009-11-18T01:34:06Z

PEJ/PES game goes 24-15

Alonso got his 8th ejection after losing any BA he might have earned this month, whilst securing Votto at first-base. Boxenburger is looking more and more likely to be the 1/10 that doesn't make it into MLB after the Future Stars game.

Fangraphs hearts Joey Votto

2009-11-17T03:29:44Z

Fangraphs hearts Joey Votto

Why Pirates Fans Are The Luckiest Fans In The World

2009-11-16T20:11:58Z

Why Pirates Fans Are The Luckiest Fans In The World

A new study of sports fan psychology concludes that fans who have the most negative emotions toward their team's prospects, get the most enjoyment out of games.

So treasure your angst ... because it's more fun that way.

Monday Morning Quiz: Reds Seasonal Stolen Base Leaders

2009-11-16T14:05:35Z

Monday Morning Quiz: Reds Seasonal Stolen Base Leaders

Today's quiz is easy compared to the last couple of quizzes. This is mainly because there are a lot of repeats in this category over the last 30 years. All you need to know is 12 names to get all 30 years right. So, in order to make it a little more difficult, I have forced you to answer the questions in order. Actually, you can skip an answer if you don't know it, but you won't get credit for guessing a name once and having it fill in multiple years.

Good luck! And stay out of the comments section if you don't want to see spoilers!

CHONE's projections for hitters for 2010 are out

2009-11-15T22:02:40Z

CHONE's projections for hitters for 2010 are out

Could the Reds really be better off non-tendering Jonny Gomes, saving the few million bucks, and going with Wladimir Balentien instead? Check 'em out and tell me what you think.

Jeff Zimmerman's UZR projections

2009-11-15T01:24:24Z

Jeff Zimmerman's UZR projections

Jeff Zimmerman posted his 2010 UZR projections. I haven't completely worked through his methodology, but the results seem pretty reasonable. Here are the main Reds of interest:

Joey Votto: +2
Brandon Phillips: +7
Paul Janish: +4 (sample size may pull him down a bit)
Scott Rolen: +7

Chris Dickerson: +1 in CF, +1 in LF (usually a 10-run difference per season between those positions...)
Jonny Gomes: -3 in RF, -1 in LF (I'm surprised it's not worse)
Drew Stubbs: +2 (sample pulls him down a lot, appropriately)
Willy Taveras: +3
Jay Bruce: +1 (2009 data were better than 2008)

That, folks, is a fine fielding team.

Brilliant video on Dock Ellis' no-no on LSD

2009-11-12T17:51:58Z

Brilliant video on Dock Ellis' no-no on LSD

Drugs have always been a part of baseball. Dock knows this, you know this.

A salute to all who have served

2009-11-11T16:12:40Z

A salute to all who have served

Monday Morning Quiz: Top 50 Career OPS for the Reds

2009-11-09T14:24:41Z

Monday Morning Quiz: Top 50 Career OPS for the Reds

This morning's quiz will test your knowledge of a lot of the Reds history. By no means is this an easy one, but there are plenty of players from recent times to help you pad your stats. This is raw OPS, so the more recent players have a slight advantage. You have 12 minutes to guess all 50 (I couldn't do it).

A couple of notes: We are only looking at player since 1901 and they must have 1500 PA with the Reds to qualify. We just looking for the top OPS with the Reds, not over their entire career.

As always, avoid the comments section lest your quiz be spoiled.

AFL All-Star game archived online

2009-11-09T07:36:25Z

AFL All-Star game archived online

So if you missed it here it is, they even cut out the commercials. I was pretty down on how the season ended, a World Series between the Phillies and the Yankees was bad enough, but it being called by Joe Buck and Tim McCarver made it almost unbearable. This game saved it big time.

Jocketty reportedly concerned about shortstop and catcher

2009-11-09T02:55:03Z

Jocketty reportedly concerned about shortstop and catcher

This Enquirer blog post from Saturday suggests that Walt will try to address both positions at the general managers meeting this week in Chicago. He reportedly talked to the Brewers about acquiring J.J. Hardy and he's been in talks with Ray-moan's agent about bringing him back for cheap. Very intriguing stuff, folks.

Press release: Collectors, Reds fans and enthusiasts alike are invited to the Cincinnati Art Museum...

2009-11-08T14:50:25Z

Press release:
Collectors, Reds fans and enthusiasts alike are invited to the Cincinnati Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 12 for the unveiling of a limited edition print, Redsland Forever (click link for larger image), by Cincinnati native artist C.F. Payne.

Redsland Forever features fourteen illustrated caricatures of Cincinnati Reds legends spanning 140 years of Reds baseball, including Eric Davis, Chris Sabo, Joe Nuxhall and members of the Big Red Machine.

The public is invited to a free cocktail reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. An informal lecture by the artist will begin at 7 p.m.

2010 Reds Hall of Fame inductee Chris Sabo will meet and greet with fans prior to the lecture.

1,500 copies of the print will be available for purchase. Each of the 1,500 limited edition prints is individually numbered. Prints numbered 1 through 500 are signed by C.F. Payne, framed and available for $250. Unsigned, numbered prints are $50 each.

Prints are available exclusively at the Cincinnati Art Museum Shop starting Nov. 12. Call the Museum Shop at (513) 639-2958 to reserve yours today. They will also be available online at reds.com.

Proceeds from sale will benefit the Reds Community Fund’s baseball-themed outreach programs and the Cincinnati Art Museum.

What: Unveiling of Redsland Forever, a commemorative print by C.F. Payne
Where: Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
When: Nov. 12, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: (513) 639-2922 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

Marmolejo suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs

2009-11-07T14:13:58Z

Marmolejo suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs

I don't know anything about him besides the fact that he's young. But Bob Griese would tell you that he's probably out getting a taco.

JJ Hardy traded to the Twins

2009-11-06T17:55:47Z

JJ Hardy traded to the Twins

Well, the dream is dead, folks. Looking more likely every day that Paul Janish is your opening day SS.