“The importance of the shoulder in hitting is underestimated,” says Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center, one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject. ”Trying to re-establish ones mechanics after (shoulder) surgery is a complex process. It’s extremely delicate. It involves rebuilding strength, and all that goes into the swing from the … Continue reading
With the eventful winter meetings concluded, many players are on the move. The general consensus of the watchers, however, was that the offensive market moved really quickly and the pitching market is now starting to fall into line. The Reds made two major moves and came away without a LF, so we eagerly wait to … Continue reading
Major League Baseball’s winter meetings begin this morning and last until Thursday. San Diego hosts for the first time since 1985. Baseball executives have been doing this for 113 years. What started as an industry practice for inter-team dialogue is now largely a tradition. The annual convention creates a convenient opportunity for team and player … Continue reading
![Reds pick up Cueto option and no longer have Jack for that [Update: Ludwick]](https://redlegnation.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/ceutofist-e1400258227874.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Reds pick up Cueto option and no longer have Jack for that [Update: Ludwick]")
Reports (Chris Cotillo) indicate the Reds made two roster moves today that surprised no one. First, the club picked up the option on Johnny Cueto’s 2015 contract, paying the starting pitcher $10 million this season. Absent a further negotiated extension, Cueto will become a free agent. Second, they declined Jack Hannahan’s $4 million option and instead … Continue reading
The Reds outfielders have a combined 79 wRC+ in 2014. That is dead last in all of baseball this season. It gets even worse. The Reds outfield also has a .650 OPS. That is the 22nd worst of any MLB OF since 1914 (last year data is available). The 1968 Chicago White Sox outfield holds … Continue reading
[This post was written by Jux Berg, who has his own website at Bergonsports.com and @bergonsports on Twitter. Thanks, Jux. — spm] An argument can be made that heading into 2014, Cincinnati’s roster was solid enough to return playoff baseball to Great American Ballpark. It just so happened that an incomprehensible ten out of Cincy’s … Continue reading
[This post was written by Joe Atkinson, guest columnist from earlier in the season. Thanks, Joe! — spm] I’m throwing in the towel on 2014. There are two schools of thought right now as to how the Reds should face the future: as a team that still has a chance to win this year, or … Continue reading
