We all know from reading numerous analyses that the Reds probably have the upper hand in the NL Central. The Cardinals rotation is a bit of a question mark, and the Cardinals lost Chris Carpenter, Rafael Furcal, and perhaps their closer (how long will Jason Motte be out? I don’t know if I want to know the answer). But let’s compare the two teams position by position, and try and see why the Reds are the team to beat.
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When I started 85% Sports, one of my first columns was Evolution of a Trade, where I’d look at a player that was dealt and all of the subsequent moves as a result of the deal. I think the first one was how Mark Mulder brought the A’s Michael Taylor (using players such as Dan Haren, Matt Holliday, and others).
Well, I’ve started the column back up. But I’m adding a few things. First, each deal will include the WARs of players included; it’s a decent judge to see how a team made out. Secondly, there will be a score at the end.
This week, it’s how Bartolo Colon brought the Indians Chris Perez and a few more.
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2011 Review:
The line up wasn’t the problem for the Reds in 2011, it was the pitching. The biggest problem was consistency; Edinson Volquez had none, Travis Wood started without it, and Aroldis Chapman is still looking for his. Add in injury problems for Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey, and Bronson Arroyo didn’t help matters.
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Cincinnati Reds
2010 Record: 91-74
794 RS, 698 RA, Pythagorean Record: 93-72
Manager: Dusty Baker
GM: Walt Jocketty
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2010 was a big year in sports, ranging from solid rookies, blown calls, and perfection. The staff of 85% Sports is going to bring their Top 5 moments of the year. This won’t be your typical Top 5, as each writer will pick there moments, not the biggest moments nationally.
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Now, the Cleveland Indians haven’t had the ability to flip players like we saw with Oakland last week. This one is pretty close though.
Bartolo Colon was signed by the Indians as an international free agent in 1993. Continue reading
I guess we can consider today “Suspension Day” in the MLB, as Johnny Cueto, Dusty Baker, Tony LaRussa, and Francisco Rodriguez will all be missing time.
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Brandon Phillips came up to bat like nothing happened; he greeted the umpire, then tapped his bat on Yadier Molina’s shingards and wished him good luck for the game. Molina took exception, considering Phillips’ proclaimed his hatred of the Cardinals 36 hours earlier.
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Ok, I have no problem with trash talkings, but you need to back it up.
Yesterday, Brandon Phillips said this about the St. Louis Cardinals:
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