The Reds continued to produce last season, between their young pitching and strong hitting. The hump they need to get over is winning a playoff series; will this be the year for that?
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Season Preview: Cincinnati Reds
Tag Archives: Mike Leake
MLB Preview – Cincinnati Reds
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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Reds Add Mat Latos for Edinson Volquez and Prospects
The Cincinnati Reds bolstered their rotation this morning by adding Mat Latos from the Padres. In return, the Reds are sending starter Edinson Volquez, 1B Yonder Alonso, C Yasmani Grandal, and reliever Brad Boxberger to San Diego.
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30 Teams in 30 Days: Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
2010 Record: 91-74
794 RS, 698 RA, Pythagorean Record: 93-72
Manager: Dusty Baker
GM: Walt Jocketty
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GM Scores: Walt Jocketty
The next in the series will be Walt Jocketty, current GM of the Cincinnati Reds and formerly the St. Louis Cardinal’s GM. Jocketty has been the GM in Cincinnati for 2.5 seasons (he started during the 2008 season); he was the GM in St. Louis for 13 years (1995-2007). Jocketty has made 14 trades for the Reds (121 total) and 19 signings (183 total).
Jocketty averages 4.7 WAR per year due to his moves with the Reds; he’s averaged 20.9 over his career. He’s added a total of 11.8 WAR to the Reds and 312.6 WAR to the Cardinals. Continue reading
Mike Leake Could be Shut Down
After skipping the minors and shining for the Cincinnati Reds for the first half, Mike Leake might be done for the season. He’s not injured; it’s just the Reds are worried about his workload.
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