SB Nation User Blog: sledridge

85 is my hero!

sledridge — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:33:50 -0000

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?template=with-video&id=09000d5d807f7f6b

Look, I'm not crazy about the way he has handled his business. But, I feel like he is starting to really shed some light on the whole situation. In this story, he's echoing Carson. What have I said all along? Mike Brown is the problem. We all know that.

I'm not on Chad's side, but, I agree with him on this. Chad has never said he wants more money. He justs wants out of Cincy. I want him to stay. But, he's right as long as the Browns are running things, the Bengals will never step up. For example, take the draft. The Bengals have all these extra picks, have they done anything with them?

We needed a DT, the entire world knew the Saints were going to trade up to get Ellis. What did the Bengals do? Let the Saints have him. I'm not saying they didn't try. But, why are other teams able to get the things the Bengals can't do, done? Shaun Rogers, Dwayne Robertson...

As a Bengals fan, I feel so helpless... kinda like Chad.

Unreal... The Bruce has to set Dusty straight...

sledridge — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:04:32 -0000

The is from the Reds site. I can't believe the lack of communication that seems to be present. Bruce better stay vocal.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080304&content_id=2404336&vkey=spt2008 news&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Jay Bruce and Dusty Baker are back on the same page about to the outfielder's history of leg injuries -- or the lack thereof.

Bruce hasn't played since Sunday when he suffered a mild strain of his left quadriceps muscle. On Monday, Baker indicated concern because he thought it was a recurring problem for the top prospect.

"One thing makes me a little wary is he's had this a couple of times," Baker said Monday.

By Tuesday, Baker was given a more accurate report from Bruce.

"He was under the impression I had missed a lot of time with it," Bruce said. "He can only go by what he was told. I'm glad he came up to me and talked to me about it, and let me have a chance to clear it up."

Bruce had a minor hamstring issues last season, but hasn't had any problems with his quadriceps.

"I missed three games with it last year, and it wasn't anything major," Bruce said. "I didn't play in the World Cup out of precautionary reasons. This is my first real quad injury ever, and I wouldn't even consider it an injury. It's just a little sore and tight. It's not a big deal at all."

"I'm learning and some people said this and some people said something else," Baker said after Tuesday's game. "I wanted to hear it right from him."

Baker said Tuesday afternoon that Bruce would not play again on Wednesday vs. Boston. The 20-year-old is 6-for-12 (.500) in five games this spring.

Bruce is trying to win the Reds' starting center fielder's job. The task got tougher with free agent Corey Patterson in camp to compete as a non-roster player. Ryan Freel, Norris Hopper and Chris Dickerson are also in the mix.

"It's no different," Bruce said of Patterson's addition. "There's already competition in camp. It'll add to it a little bit. Like I've said before, no matter who's here, I'm trying to make the team, regardless of who is vying for a spot. It's my job, and everybody else's job. It'll play itself out."

OOTP 2008

sledridge — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:21:20 -0000

Has anyone bought or played it yet? They dropped the price to $19.95, so I was thinking about giving it a try. From what I understand, they include ML players now. I know there are a few here that have played. Let me know what you think about it.

I've play 6.5 to death. I haven't been able to get into any of the versions since.

Krivsky guts the minors...

sledridge — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:58:56 -0000

General manager Wayne Krivsky did not renew the contracts of assistant director of player development Grant Griesser, field coordinator Tim Naehring, extended Spring Training coordinator Rick Burleson, roving hitting instructor Jim Hickman, outfield/baserunning coordinator Lynn Jones, rookie-level Billings coach Ricardo Cuevas and Double-A Chattanooga manager Jayhawk Owens. Chattanooga pitching coach Grant Jackson retired.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070911&content_id=2202040&vkey=news_ci n&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

Jeez. Does this scare anyone else? Krivsky is making these decisions? His job must not be in jeopardy. Why else would Castellini allow this?

The days is finally here. Bonds did it...

sledridge — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 05:24:54 -0000

I really thought a year ago this day would not come. But, it's inevitable now that Bonds will be the HR King.

I'm numb to everything surrounding Bonds now. I blame Baseball as much as I blame Bonds. So, if this is the way Baseball wants it, then this is what Baseball got.

It's aggravating watching other sports reacts to issues happening in the sport. But, Baseball just sits and twiddles its thumbs thinking everything will fix itself.

So, I see no need for an asterisk. I see no need for Mitchell to continue his inquisition so he can fill his spare time and remain relevant.

Just fix it from here on out. Get the right testing in place, fix the financial-competitive imbalance, take some power back from the players, and MOVE ON!!!

Bitchy Snell

sledridge — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:28:37 -0000

I ran across this. It reminded me of his comments about GABP, while trying to find another reason, besides himself, why he gave up the HR to Ross.

This guy needs to grow up...

"Hopefully, I won't pitch in Colorado, because I know who it is and I will get them," Snell said. "I'll get them next time. I'll see if I pitch against them. If not, I'll let the guy know it's a crock of you-know-what. I'll let it breeze over this time."

"I will ... kill that dude," Snell said, his voice rising. "If I pitch, I swear, I'll get fined big-time."

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_517899.html

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/photos/2007-07-18/0718pirates3-b.jpg

Reds wouldn't discuss trading Hatteberg

sledridge — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:57:02 -0000

Yep, you read that right.

From Gammons' Blog: "There is a lot of action on Kyle Lohse," says one scout of the Reds RHP. "He's always been a tease, but he's viewed as a big arm that could click." Cincinnati is reluctant to even discuss trading David Weathers or Scott Hatteberg, who would have been perfect for the Yankees had they been willing to discuss him.

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=gammons_peter

We all knew about Lohse. And I thought we all knew trading Hatteberg was a foregone conclusion, if they could get someone to agree to the right deal. But, I would have never thought that they wouldn't trade Hatteberg.

How does keeping him make sense? The Reds need to give up the smoke-blowing about still being in the thick of things. They can't get back into the playoff race. (at least with the current crew as it stands) And with Votto ready, Hatteberg on this team beyond this year doesn't make sense.

Some perspective...

sledridge — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:52:40 -0000

With Narron gone and McSomeGuy taking over as intereim manager (I do not understand that move in the least; even as an interim position).

Our focus can shift directly to Krivsky. With Narron, Krivsky had his thin veil. Even though we could see threw it, Narron was still the one mismanaging the cards Krivsky dealt him. But, now I would think Krivsky has no where to hide.

Lonnie Wheeler had an interesting look at the roster. I don't agree with a few of his assessments, but, I think he makes the case even stronger (even if unintentional) that Narron had a lot do w/ the state of this franchise.

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070630/SPT05/706300378/1027

Hargrove will be the new manager of the Reds...

sledridge — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:26:18 -0000

No, not really.

But, Hargrove just quit the Mariners for some reason. The team is on a 7-game win streak. What would prompt a manager to jump ship like that?

Although, with the rumblings that Fay says is going on, this seems really coincidental. But, would we really want someone that is willing to leave Seattle to come to Cincy?... Oh wait, that already happened. That one hasn't worked out so well.

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=2922647&name=Neyer_Rob

Lonnie Wheeler says, "Take this, Big Trade Haters!"

sledridge — Sat, 05 May 2007 10:45:55 -0000

Wow, Lonnie Wheeler really took a swing at the fans in the Cincy Post. While I feel like he makes a strong case in the way he has laid his case out, I feel like it is too this-then-that. I agree any moves you make effect the current organizational outlook, and could dramatically effect the future, but, I think that he takes it too far. Everything he says is true. But, unless a move is made as an obvious set up for another one, you have to look at the move on its own. So, Lonnie, for what the trade was, it was still a bad one.

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AE/20070504/SPT05/705040342/

JD -

Oh wow, this is just hilarious timing:

In turn, the rookie contributions of Mr. Hamilton have come at a substantial savings when compared to the $17.5 million that Mr. Kearns will be paid over the next three years. Those savings have become available to the franchise for the purchase of such players as Mr. Jeff Conine and Mr. Mike Stanton

Bwhahahahahahahaha, thank goodness Wayne Krivsky had the foresight to essentially cut Austin Kearns so that we could afford Mike Stanton. Are there sportswriters so willing to choke down failure in every city, or is this just a Cincinnati phenomenon?