SB Nation User Blog: joshuar9476

My trip to GABP Friday 8/28 ... DRH edition

joshuar9476 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:30:42 -0000

So on Friday my wife and I were joined at GABP by my father and stepmother, as well as my mother (they still remain good friends). It was just my father and stepmothers second time there, and this would be my mother's first visit (lives in Tucson, Arizona).

The game was a blast, Cordero (who should have never been in) almost blew it, Dusty managed with his dice again, Homer pitched for the 3rd out of the 4 times I've been to GABP this year, yet in the end the Reds won. The highlight, though, was that my wife, mom, and stepmom all took of for the gift shop during the Dodgers batting practice. When they returned, the brought with them my surprise birthday present. And it was with a quick change of shirts that i was wearing a custom made authentic home Daniel Ray Herrera jersey. Seeing as how our seats were in section 101, right up against the Reds bully, i waited for DRH to arrive from the dugout. When he finally arrived i yelled his name and turned around so he could see the name on the back. DRH lifted his hands up in the air and told me it was the first time he had seen someone wearing his jersey. I was hoping to get an autograph on it, but the National Anthem was starting. All in all, though, it was the best game i saw all year long.

Reds kicking the tires on L. Gonzalez

joshuar9476 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:28:28 -0000

per Sheldon:

The Reds previously said they were done making moves because of being at their payroll limit. But they might not be finished after all.

Bench depth is still a need and a source told MLB.com that the Reds are interested in veteran outfielder Luis Gonzalez. In recent weeks, Gonzalez and his agent also made strong overtures that he would like to play for Cincinnati.

"We're still looking to improve our bench and find the right guys. He's a guy we like," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said when asked about Gonzalez. "We're exploring every option and if the right fit comes around, we'll take a look at it."

If he's cheap, the go for it. Gonzalez was hands down my favorite player when i lived in Arizona. He's a great guy and a good clubhouse guy. However, I don't know how much he has left in him.

The Mayor Has Hung It Up

joshuar9476 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:59:22 -0000

Per MLBTradeRumors.com, Sean Casey has called it quis ....

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com has reported that Sean Casey has signed on with the MLB Network, making his retirement official.

Casey, 34, hit .322/.381/.392 in 218 plate appearances for the Red Sox in 2008. Casey finishes his career with a .302 lifetime batting average.

While it was depressing to see him go to first the pirates, then the tigers, then the red sox, at least he got some playoff fun. the bonus is that now i get to see him on the MLB Network.

Dunn Asking for 4 Years, $56 Mil

joshuar9476 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:06:42 -0000

Per MLBTradeRumors.com ... Assuming he'd even think about coming here, would you bite on that. i'd say that's one hell of a deal .... Fire up the heated debate ... would you bite on this deal. I would say yes. To get what we got from Arizona and still get Dunn at that price seems to put it over the top for me. The big bat market has just been horrible this year. So, what do you think?

weathers cleares wavers

joshuar9476 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:03:52 -0000

link

per baseballsimccentral .... they seem surprised. reactions? a large part of me wants to see him stay here for next year. while he does have his frustrating moments, he still has a rock solid ERA and provides a leadership presence in the bullpen. plus, according to the site, he's only owed $610 K. unless we can get someething outstanding, why not keep him here.

he's a free agent after this year though. do you think he will be resigned if we do keep him?

Florida looking at Ross or Bako

joshuar9476 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:58:17 -0000

link

TEAM TARGETS REDS CATCHER DAVID ROSS

Although the catching market is thin, the Marlins are looking at Cincinnati Reds catcher David Ross as a trade possibility.

Ross, who primarily has been a backup for most of his seven major-league seasons, is hitting .247 with one home run in 89 at-bats this season.

But Ross, 31, a former University of Florida player, is serviceable and relatively inexpensive ($2.52 million this season with a club option in 2009 for $3.5 million).

He is a career .224 hitter, but hit 21 home runs in 2006 and 17 last year in the cozy confines of Great American Ball Park. Over his career, Ross has a 38 percent rate throwing out runners trying to steal.

The Marlins are less interested in Colorado's Yorvit Torrealba, Washington's Paul Lo Duca and Kansas City's Miguel Olivo.

saw this at mlbtraderumors.com ...

we don't really have anyone waiting in the wings, so i'd rather keep ross.