Bronson Arroyo

This is the first post of my in-depth review of the 2009 Cincinnati Reds.  After a quick look back at the season as a whole, I will now begin a player-by-player analysis of this year's performances and what to look for next year. Bronson Arroyo finished the year 15-13 with a 3.84 earned run average.  Despite beginning the season with discomfort caused by carpal tunnel syndrome, he was the workhorse of the pitching staff.  Arroyo made 33 starts...  

by Al Behrman - AP Bronson Arroyo appreciates the help from his defense, but his mama didn't raise no dummy. View full size photo » Bronson Arroyo led the Reds' starters in wins, ERA, and innings pitched in 2009.  Aaron Harang led the Reds in losses and has managed just 12 wins over the last two...  

One of the bigger stories of last week was the Cincinnati Reds desire to cut payroll. It’s been reported that the Reds want to have a payroll less than the $73 million it was in 2009. The easiest way to reduce payroll, of course, is to trade away some of your highest priced players. If the Reds were to trade some of their players, Aaron Harang, Brandon Phillips, Francisco Cordero, and Bronson Arroyo are the most likely trade candidates. For...  

One of these men IS a Red Sox. The other WAS a Red Sox, having been made available by the Pittsburgh Pirates who failed to protect him off waivers, and then having been traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Willy Mo Pena. One was a league MVP in 2008. The other has, at times, been kind of a marginal player in the game. One of these men might unkindly, but reasonably accurately, be described as "pint sized." The other is a "hunk," over half a foot...  

The Post: The Reds have let teams know they would just about give away Francisco Cordero (two years, $25 million), Bronson Arroyo ($11 million in 2010, $11 million 2011 option with a $2 million buyout) or Willy Taveras ($4 million in 2010). I know all the negatives about Arroyo- his K/BB ratio is only about 2:1 over the last three season, and he's a fly ball pitcher. But he's kept his ERA+ between 93-112 in the last 3 seasons and his FIP has...  

For anyone who is interested, I just found this charity website called walkingoffcancer.com that is having a raffle on October 23 to win prizes including golf with Bronson, Pitching Lessons, and more.  From what I can see, it appears to be a charity from Bronson's offseason hometown in Brooksville, Florida.  I bought a raffle ticket from the website ....and I am getting a signed ball from Bronson ...apparently, everyone who buys a raffle...  

A 22-year-old Most Valuable Player named Johnny Bench. One of the greatest second basemen of all-time, Joe Morgan. An outfielder named Cy Seymour who missed out on the Triple Crown by a single home run. The Cincinnati Reds have seen some of the greatest baseball players who ever lived pass through their organization. From its first World Series victory in 1919 to four trips to the fall classic under Sparky Anderson in the 70s, the Reds have a...  

Everyone likes to get down and dirty once in a while and this Cincinnati Reds hat will help you get there. Just don't do it too often or we might have to bestow a couple unflattering nicknames on you. Names that rhyme with chore and flank. This Cincinnati Reds Down & Dirty MLB Franchise by Twins '47 features an embroidered patch logo on the front and secondary logo on the back. This easy fitted, worn and slightly torn cap is...  

The G20 summit is in Pittsburgh, but not many came out to see the ballgame. Cincinnati completed a sweep of Pittsburgh before about 3000 spectators in the afternoon game.Bronson Arroyo got his record back over .500 at 14-13 with seven innings of one-run ball, allowing a homer to Lastings Milledge. Arroyo gave up five hits and one walk with four strikeouts. Nick Masset and Francisco Cordero each pitched scoreless innings, though Cordero gave...  

The Cincinnati Reds return home for the last six games of the season. First up: the St. Louis Cardinals, who have already clinched the NL Central Division championship. It's just about pride for the Reds, and tuning up for the postseason for the Cardinals.Tuesday night, Homer Bailey and Joel Piniero will start. Wednesday night, Bronson Arroyo and John Smoltz will get the go. Thursday afternoon will see Matt Maloney and Cy Young candidate...  

The Reds are in Pittsburgh for three games with the Pirates that figure to be lightly attended. Tonight, Johnny Cueto will go for his 10th win as Zach Duke starts for the Pirates. Tomorrow night, Homer Bailey and Kevin Hart are scheduled. Then in a Thursday afternoon matchup, Bronson Arroyo and Charlie Morton will go.The Reds are mostly playing for pride now, but they can set a few small goals and go after them. We'll see how they do.  

The Reds won and the Astros lost yesterday, which puts the Cincinnati team into a tie with the Houston club for fourth place in the NL West. Both teams have 70-81 records now. The Reds had been fifth since July 11, when they lost to the Mets. That was the day they fell below the Astros at 42-44.Now, to take over the position by themselves...  

Just like last night, when the Reds kept piling on runs, the Cincinnati ballclub just kept scoring and scoring. When the game ended, the Reds were up by a 12-2 decision.Homer Bailey got his sixth win, putting him over .500 at 6-5. Three of those victories are over the Pirates. He gave up two runs in six innings on four hits and three walks. Oddly, he did not strike out anyone. Jared Burton went 1 1/3 scoreless innings, Pedro Viola got two...  

Just finished reading the new book, "The Machine" by Joe Posnanski. It's terrific! Every Reds fan should read it, for the pleasant memory of times gone by.Posnanski worked for a few years as a columnist for the Cincinnati Post, now defunct. He is originally from Cleveland, and in recent years has been a columnist for the Kansas City Star. He was just hired by Sports Illustrated. It is not hyperbole to call Posnanski the greatest sports...  

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